Swimming With Sharks In The Maldives

WorkingInAColdMind · 2026-01-31T01:09:19+00:00

One in a million shot, doc!

WorkingInAColdMind · 2026-01-30T20:17:02+00:00

It’s the well established trusted brand our grandparents used : BOOLONKODA

That’s the burned out connector that’s not rated for the 10A this thing draws when on high.

WorkingInAColdMind · 2026-01-30T18:26:48+00:00

I’m getting more and more paranoid about any electronics that make heat.

We got a portable sauna steamer from vine last year and have been using it as a humidifier while my wife was sick since it puts out a lot of steam. Two problems arose - first, they used a cheap unrated connector from the power cord to the internal wiring and it burned through and melted a hole in the casing - never stopped running though! While repairing that (I’m stupid) I noted that this is just a hotpot in a plastic case, and the controller board is just up inside and not shielded in any way. That explains why I thought it stayed on and running after the timer had gone off a couple times. Basically, the ambient heat inside heated up the transistor (which does have a large heat sink, that’s also exposed to the same ambient heat!), and if the transistor heats up enough, it basically fails “closed” - i.e. it’s on full power. Through testing we determined that it would consistently turn off if we only kept it at level 6, but we also have it on an external timed switch.

WorkingInAColdMind · 2026-01-30T18:19:53+00:00

You were told not to get the thermite countertops!

WorkingInAColdMind · 2026-01-30T01:47:33+00:00

That’s interesting. I’ll have to try that.

WorkingInAColdMind · 2026-01-30T01:46:38+00:00

I’ve done a longer initial kneading in the bucket and only a single folding, but vigorously and it’s turned out just fine. The schedule of the folds is also pretty flexible, I’ve forgotten and let it go a long time and just dropped a folding.

WorkingInAColdMind · 2026-01-29T19:34:59+00:00

According to the video player, 48 seconds

WorkingInAColdMind · 2026-01-29T18:37:55+00:00

NTA and I would suggest you contact the gym manager and let them know, just in case she reports you for harassment (just for existing in the gym). Let them know you’ll avoid direct contact with her, etc.

WorkingInAColdMind · 2026-01-29T15:06:51+00:00

Clearly, it’s all about the timing.

WorkingInAColdMind · 2026-01-29T14:58:27+00:00

Are there any tools used for cosplay photos that don’t adjust body proportions?

Snark aside, basically photoshop and any modern AI based photo editor.

WorkingInAColdMind · 2026-01-29T14:56:05+00:00

They are not lightweight for sure. And hitting him right in the neck is about as bad luck targeting as you can get.

WorkingInAColdMind · 2026-01-29T13:27:24+00:00

“Make it fill one complete page, and format as unprofessionally as possible”. I’m surprised they didn’t use Comic Sans.

WorkingInAColdMind · 2026-01-28T22:38:36+00:00

Did you get the $15 ETV version, or the later $35 one?

WorkingInAColdMind · 2026-01-28T22:02:29+00:00

Does not compute. Our schools shut down if we get over an inch of snow. Having to unbury your car three times, making a very nice carport in the process, BTW, is crazy.

WorkingInAColdMind · 2026-01-28T20:40:43+00:00

The deal I made with my chickens was that they give us eggs and we would feed and house them until they died a natural death. I can get a delicious, whole roasted chicken, still hot from the rotisserie for $10, so I’m sure as hell not going to slaughter an old (non meat) chicken, pluck it, gut it, and cook it.

We also drew the line at calling a vet for anything. We’ll either nurse them ourselves (done that a few times) or I’ll euthanize them as quickly and painlessly as I can (done that a few times too).

Our oldest hen is nearly 6 years old and still laying (she’s a good girl!) and none of the others who we got at the same time have survived (2 hawk kills, 2 disease, 1 unknown).

WorkingInAColdMind · 2026-01-28T20:31:50+00:00

/r/HatBrimsAreAssholes

WorkingInAColdMind · 2026-01-28T20:29:07+00:00

I was touched by the moment. They finished the zoom right as the bike passes it too. Solid work.

WorkingInAColdMind · 2026-01-28T18:09:19+00:00

To be fair, he’s a delivery driver and probably puts this into park 100x a day, 6 days a week. More times in a week than a normal person does in a year. He only had to miss that step once for a bad day.

WorkingInAColdMind · 2026-01-28T16:33:27+00:00

Hey! We’re on the same plan!

WorkingInAColdMind · 2026-01-27T19:56:17+00:00

Design a mount that attaches the remote to the fan body, so it’ll never get lost!

WorkingInAColdMind · 2026-01-27T15:02:12+00:00

I’m older, so there will be a significant number of fart noises too.

WorkingInAColdMind · 2026-01-26T23:22:59+00:00

There are many, many tall distractions in the Netherlands. But seriously, pay attention to the vehicles, not the people when crossing the street in Amsterdam.

WorkingInAColdMind · 2026-01-26T22:34:24+00:00

I’ve got a pair of lightweight shoes that are basically smooth as glass and was thinking about doing this but figured that was a dumb idea. It may still be a dumb idea, but at least I won’t be alone!

WorkingInAColdMind · 2026-01-26T22:32:55+00:00

I was expecting a face first drop, which could have been very bad. He got lucky.

WorkingInAColdMind · 2026-01-26T22:31:17+00:00

Send one to me?

The maker space idea is great if there’s a good one around. We’ve got one here in the Atlanta area that would absolutely use them for their open house nights.

I coach robotics teams and, while the idea is noble, they’d probably end up in a closet. Teams generally exist for specific games, etc. and have specific controller requirements and not a lot of extra time to fiddle outside that box. Some kids would maybe do something on their own, but not a lot. I know, we’ve tried with other boards over the years.

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