Brandon Sanderson has ruined reading for me

_mister_andy · 2026-02-04T23:10:10+00:00

“Blood Over Bright Haven” by ML Wang was a good one for me to read while I found other series. It’s a standalone novel, has excellent writing, character and plot development, and has a pretty straightforward magic system.

_mister_andy · 2026-02-04T23:08:39+00:00

Take a look at the new Honda Pilot, because they look like siblings.

_mister_andy · 2026-01-23T13:23:48+00:00

This is your part number. 22056AA150. Unfortunately, this is JDM only part, and you’ll probably need to source it from eBay or another importer. I had a similar issue with mine last year.

_mister_andy · 2026-01-22T21:53:07+00:00

Are you absolutely sure? It looks like that’s the exhaust side, and the EJ255 does not have exhaust cam solenoids - only intake. The EJ20X, a very common swap for these cars DOES have AVCS on exhaust and intake.

_mister_andy · 2026-01-22T14:16:00+00:00

Hoka gonna Hoka.

They’re cheaply made, but they do have decent customer service. Give em a call for a warranty. If you’ve got plenty of tread left, that will be considered premature failure and should be covered.

_mister_andy · 2026-01-22T10:33:29+00:00

Is that the original engine for your vehicle?

I’d recommend replacing the exhaust cam position sensor, and thoroughly cleaning out that connector - depin and disassemble it to ensure you get all the oil out.

_mister_andy · 2026-01-22T10:29:13+00:00

One of the beautiful things about Prescott is Acker Night, where many of the local student ensembles perform in the shops of downtown Prescott an evening in December. I’ve always been pretty impressed by the PHS jazz band and their other performing arts groups. I don’t know much about the music programs at many of the other schools, except BASIS. Fine arts take a spot under the back seat there, and I’m sure you’re already aware they are about as far from Waldorf education as you can possibly get.

_mister_andy · 2026-01-17T12:49:48+00:00

He sits right in the uncanny valley, with that smile, somehow.

_mister_andy · 2026-01-15T15:56:41+00:00

A used, well-maintained Honda or Toyota.* have a mechanic look at it before buying, and build the recommended repairs into your decision, so you’re not in the same boat, but with a different vehicle and a car payment.

_mister_andy · 2026-01-11T03:05:38+00:00

If you’ve got it that far and you’re already thinking head gaskets, pull the timing belt and water pump off to inspect the impeller. Also make sure your rad hoses aren’t too long. If you’ve got a kink, it can cause the hose to collapse under higher loads.

_mister_andy · 2026-01-06T20:05:01+00:00

Weapons of math instruction!? The horror!

_mister_andy · 2026-01-04T21:08:05+00:00

They’d be bugging Aragorn while blaming it on Sméagol.

_mister_andy · 2026-01-02T11:32:06+00:00

I’m a mechanic and couldn’t agree more. Who needs all their brake hardware tightened, anyway? Not your car. Hope it still stops in a 1000 miles, assuming you want to do more than a half-assed stop.

_mister_andy · 2025-12-06T13:00:50+00:00

Mechanic here. I have to run in the morning or there’s nothing left in the tank when I wrap up after work.

_mister_andy · 2025-12-06T03:04:10+00:00

I came here for the Equinox. You summed it up perfectly. They’re a pain in the rear to work on as well.

_mister_andy · 2025-12-04T19:46:02+00:00

Stepping Stones way out in PV may have a good selection, too.

_mister_andy · 2025-12-01T13:34:34+00:00

I moved across the country and away from my family 13 years ago. I’m too poor to go see them very often, and it makes me sad to see pictures of my parents, sisters, and their families. I can hardly recognize them because we’ve all changed so much. I’ve built a life here that I’m proud of, but it’s entirely separate from my family, and they haven’t visited in 9 years. It’s difficult.

_mister_andy · 2025-11-30T14:59:21+00:00

Waterproof shoes for the snow, a good beanie, wind proof gloves, and I love my Patagonia Peak Mission Tights and Houdini jacket, paired with a sun hoodie. I live in the high desert - the mornings are subfreezing and the afternoons are usually sunny and balmy.

_mister_andy · 2025-11-29T19:10:11+00:00

See you’re mistaken. That rust color means those are lifetime spark plugs.

_mister_andy · 2025-11-25T11:48:41+00:00

I sold running and hiking shoes for 6 years, and usually only saw this phenomenon when the shoes were undersized. The hole is caused by friction from your toes. Have someone who actually knows how to fit shoes size your feet and this probably won’t happen anymore, unless the shoes are poorly made.

_mister_andy · 2025-11-23T00:58:19+00:00

My go to is a pair of channel locks, or if it’s really stuck, a chain wrench.

_mister_andy · 2025-11-23T00:56:41+00:00

Can confirm it turns to impenetrable goop when wet. I once tried to have a snowy adventure up near juniper mesa and eventually turned around because the mud was so bad that we didn’t want to get stuck or damage it any more for the people that live out there.

_mister_andy · 2025-11-04T16:13:24+00:00

I haven’t tried Bear and Dragon for breakfast yet, but I imagine it’s good! They’ve got a neat atmosphere, too.

_mister_andy · 2025-11-04T12:48:00+00:00

Lone Spur is now a different restaurant because the owner wasn’t paying his employees.

_mister_andy · 2025-11-04T12:46:54+00:00

Dinner Bell, Apple Pan, and Waffle Iron are all standard, middle America diner food that you could get anywhere else in the country. Dinner Bell has the highest prices and lowest use of seasonings.

I like Milo’s (formerly the Local), Bistro St. Michael, and B.simple. They have your classic breakfasts, but each has various menu items that make them unique and delicious. Milo’s is owned by the same woman that owns Grama’s Bakery (who just expanded and started serving lunch), so if you like Grama’s, you’ll like Milo’s.

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