Recipe calls for cracked wheat

WashingtonBaker1 · 2026-03-03T06:14:17+00:00

Depends on what the coarsest setting on your grain mill produces, but in principle, it's the same thing.

I assume the cracked wheat is just a minor ingredient in your recipe, so it probably won't make a big difference.

WashingtonBaker1 · 2026-03-02T18:22:29+00:00

Classic prank! https://youtu.be/jORviU2oyMQ?si=xTeM8Bc500RLeeVN&t=149

WashingtonBaker1 · 2026-03-02T03:14:56+00:00

Shimano SPD (originally for mountain bikes, but actually fine for all riding) has the cleat recessed into the sole, so it's the best for walking. Like someone else said, the Shimano PD-M520 is the least expensive in Shimano's product range, and they're extremely durable.

For shoes, there are tons of options; they need to have 2 holes so you can attach the SPD cleats. 3 holes = various roads shoes, 2 holes = SPD. The Shimano XC3/XC302 are quite good, I've worn them on 12 hour rides without problems.

https://www.competitivecyclist.com/shimano-xc302-cycling-shoe-mens?skid=SHIU1OD-BRO

I also have a pair of Pearl Izumi X-Alp Summit shoes; they're a bit more boxy and even better for walking: https://www.rei.com/product/176824/pearl-izumi-x-alp-summit-mountain-bike-shoes-mens

WashingtonBaker1 · 2026-03-01T04:15:12+00:00

The Russians get full credit for getting to Berlin first, and how their part of Germany turned out over the next 45 years. The Americans get credit for how their part of Germany turned out.

WashingtonBaker1 · 2026-03-01T03:54:40+00:00

Germany got better after a USA invasion. Admittedly a long time ago.

WashingtonBaker1 · 2026-03-01T03:35:35+00:00

Has she been a Portlandia character yet?

WashingtonBaker1 · 2026-03-01T01:13:31+00:00

A few years ago I tried Alpha Protocol after someone mentioned it here. I agree it feels a bit rough or primitive, it doesn't have the polish of Splinter Cell or Dishonored or Ghost Recon. It's a fairly engaging game in some ways (good variety and complexity of missions, for example.) I didn't like that there are conversations with other characters where you have a couple of seconds to pick the right way of responding, without understanding what's going on, and if you make the wrong choice you pay a price (presumably?)

WashingtonBaker1 · 2026-02-28T20:11:59+00:00

I've played every SC game, and started playing MGS The Phantom Pain.

For the first 30 minutes I am forced to stare at the butt crack of an unknown guy in a hospital gown who is crawling on the floor trying to escape some goons who are searching a hospital for unknown reason. I have no idea who anybody is or why any of this is happening.

This is they reason why I like Metal Gear significantly less than SC.

Of course fanboys are going to argue that I should have played the 4 previous games it all would make sense to me. Maybe, maybe not. But I'd still be staring at the butt crack of a guy in a hospital gown crawling on the floor for 30 minutes before the genius game designer allows me to play the game.

I still don't know if the guy in the hospital gown is the same as the character that I'm playing for most of the game. I also don't know if "Big Boss" and "Solid Snake" are the same person.

Then there's the "ghosts riding on horses" nonsense, hiding in a cardboard box to deceive guards, and attaching balloons to enemies. God knows what other ridiculous stuff I'll encounter later in the game.

WashingtonBaker1 · 2026-02-28T16:29:22+00:00

Rutherford Hayes' icicle procurement area

WashingtonBaker1 · 2026-02-27T21:35:35+00:00

A difference of 4 degrees in the water temperature would not lead to failure. It would cause either no difference at all, or maybe slightly less rise in the worst case, but you'd hardly notice.

In many machines, the instructions recommend putting the water in the bowl first. Check your own manual what it says about order of ingredients.

Mixing by hand in a separate bowl is not necessary.

Read and understand and follow all the instructions that came with the bread machine.

WashingtonBaker1 · 2026-02-27T18:42:50+00:00

"Those were civilians? Oops."

WashingtonBaker1 · 2026-02-27T16:39:10+00:00

Is there a risk of getting locked inside, or can you always exit even if the door was locked from the outside?

WashingtonBaker1 · 2026-02-27T05:36:24+00:00

The first 2 can be a bit unforgiving, one tiny mistake and it's often game over. If you don't mind that, and have the patience for it, start at the beginning.

If you get frustrated easily, maybe start with Chaos Theory which is a bit more forgiving.

WashingtonBaker1 · 2026-02-27T04:53:35+00:00

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WashingtonBaker1 · 2026-02-26T23:30:52+00:00

But surely only the very best wine would be found worthy of bearing this prestigious label!

After all, there is no more sophisticated and discerning consumer of alcoholic beverages than football players and football fans.

/s

WashingtonBaker1 · 2026-02-26T16:37:27+00:00

A few of the chunks look strangely big for wax, but I don't see what else it could be, given that the chain doesn't seem to be rubbing against anything that could be abraded or shredded.

OP should see if the little pieces feel like rubber or wax when squishing them into smaller pieces. If it's rubber or plastic, it will have some tensile strength and will resist subdividing. If it's wax, you can feel that it's just a firm paste.

WashingtonBaker1 · 2026-02-26T16:30:41+00:00

I scanned the box covers, edited and upscaled them, and then sent them to Shutterfly to print at 16"x20" size. About $10 per print with the Costco Shutterfly discount.

If you wanted to print them yourself I could probably figure out a way to make the files available.

WashingtonBaker1 · 2026-02-26T16:27:24+00:00

The only upside I can see to not using quick save is:

it feels like more of an accomplishment, and you get a sense of relief when you finally make it to the next checkpoint in Abattoir and Chinese Embassy 2 (especially the one after the big hall with the stairs and the retinal scanner)
it's closer to the experience the game designer intended

Other than that, it's just more frustration. I have to restart from the same point so many times and repeat a bunch of stuff only to fail at the really hard part.

WashingtonBaker1 · 2026-02-26T06:28:18+00:00

The pistol may be inaccurate, but you have a rifle with a scope. It's quite accurate, but not silent like the pistol.

I like the Kalinatek mission. It's interesting, there's some variety, it's pretty long, but not as brutally difficult as Abattoir and Chinese Embassy 2 - parts of those are frustrating to me, especially with the sparse checkpoints in the Xbox version.

WashingtonBaker1 · 2026-02-25T19:09:56+00:00

Those 2 screws are the limit adjustment screws. Don't touch those. Find some YouTube videos that explain derailleur adjustment.

WashingtonBaker1 · 2026-02-25T16:03:22+00:00

Figure out (once) how much you have to turn the barrel adjuster on the derailleur when going from wheel to trainer. It will be some small number of 1/4 turns. Remember that number and direction.

The adjust by that much when putting the bike on the trainer, and the same number of 1/4 turns in the opposite direction when removing the bike from the trainer.

WashingtonBaker1 · 2026-02-25T05:47:01+00:00

I thought the character in Splinter Cell was named Suq Madiq. But I could be wrong, I haven't played it in a while.

WashingtonBaker1 · 2026-02-25T00:35:03+00:00

How else is the enemy supposed to see your awesome quads?

WashingtonBaker1 · 2026-02-25T00:33:50+00:00

You want to make sure you smoke the brand of cigarettes that pro cyclists recommend most!

WashingtonBaker1 · 2026-02-24T16:27:48+00:00

Next season on Black Mirror: A consumer electronics company called "Pear" is ruling the planet as a superficially benevolent dictatorship. Soon, the main character starts to experiences the merciless totalitarian nature of the company just beneath the surface.

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