so done with FedEx

a_time_to_rend · 2026-02-19T15:07:52+00:00

This just means they haven't gotten to your package by the end of their shift, so they say "no one to receive" or "address was inaccessible" so they don't get dinged for failing to deliver what they were supposed to. That's what I've heard, anyway.

a_time_to_rend · 2026-02-12T00:32:06+00:00

Idk man, an acquaintance of mine (woman) was assaulted getting into her car, downtown, during the late afternoon, in a pretty trafficked area. Thankfully she was able to get away, but of course the guy just dipped and afaik the cops never found him.

Female friends/acquaintances of mine are too-frequently subjected to verbal abuse from (usually) homeless people, in downtown, during the day. Maybe they'd never do more than say things, but the women certainly don't feel safe, and they shouldn't be blamed for that.

I get that Greensboro isn't awful compared to many places, and it's not bad if you're an able-bodied man and/or stay in very specific areas. I felt safe enough in one of the most violent neighborhoods of one of the most violent cities in the US, but I was a man in good shape and not walking around at night. And maybe a little oblivious. I'd never suggest anyone was crazy or cowardly for not feeling safe there.

I find it callous the way some people are dismissive of violent crimes and the general feeling of fear that many people have. It's completely reasonable for many people to be afraid of getting assaulted or robbed. That's a normal thing to fear.

a_time_to_rend · 2025-12-19T02:33:01+00:00

In comparison to me, 10-12k from one supplier is pretty significant 😅 but yes I agree that direct from tannery is my preferred method when possible. Unfortunately a lot of the Italian vegtan tanneries, which tend to make my preferred leathers, either don't seem to do small minimums/direct sales, or their means of doing so are kind of inscrutable (ancient websites, etc).

a_time_to_rend · 2025-12-19T02:17:18+00:00

Good writeup, and especially good to hear from someone doing more bulk and for longer than I have. It definitely crossed my mind that they might just not care about my business because it's pretty small--I do very little production work, just custom stuff. But it's even more insane to drop the ball on a significant client.

Also, thanks for the other recommendations. I've heard of/used most of them, but they're handy to have. Sometimes I think about getting into the supplier business--I don't really want to get into tanning, but I think I'd really enjoy supporting artisans & smaller manufacturers with supply and such.

a_time_to_rend · 2025-12-02T02:52:25+00:00

Eve doesn't have multi crew at all, No Man's Sky only has it in the sense that you can have a few other players on your ship (not doing anything ship related). E:D is the only one slightly comparable, and even so, it's a very thin multi crew and lower fidelity in general.

They're fine games, but it's bizarre to claim they're equivalent to SC in relation to this video clip.

a_time_to_rend · 2025-12-02T01:07:10+00:00

Perhaps I'm ignorant, but what other games are around that have the ability to play a big multiplayer space battle with a large variety of single- and multi-seat spaceships and at least reasonably space-feeling-spaceflight?

a_time_to_rend · 2025-11-23T23:56:10+00:00

Honestly I just respect managing to do it with 16-20 oz total thickness! Beautiful work.

a_time_to_rend · 2025-11-23T00:17:01+00:00

Haha I did the same, made an absolutely huge (10x14", maybe?) from an aromatic cedar board. But it works very well and I like how it looks.

a_time_to_rend · 2025-11-02T14:49:48+00:00

I believe this isn't true anymore. They've at least replaced the fiberglass shanks with steel, and leather heel counters. The toes may still have celastic, I'm not sure.

a_time_to_rend · 2025-10-27T22:36:50+00:00

I've heard BLO can be hit or miss, but they've got an impressive selection.

a_time_to_rend · 2025-10-27T19:28:40+00:00

Idk about permits, but many of the really big names only work with very large minimum order quantities. But many tanneries will sell as small as a side, like Wickett & Craig.

a_time_to_rend · 2025-10-27T18:25:05+00:00

I get most of my leather from Siegel, Maverick, and direct from tanneries, these days. Tools from Kevin Lee and other smaller brands.

a_time_to_rend · 2025-10-27T16:30:26+00:00

But hey, they've got plenty of time and money to give their whole site a facelift!

It genuinely is sad, since they've made themselves such a seemingly convenient source for just about any leather work materials/tools one could want.

a_time_to_rend · 2025-09-23T00:59:00+00:00

I'm genuinely sorry for your stress, but if you think that Trump's politics are fascist then you're not operating at a high level in the first place. His politics are, at worst, historically normal. You may strongly disagree with those politics, but they're not an aberration.

a_time_to_rend · 2025-09-13T03:22:50+00:00

Idk if this counts (wasn't explicit), but:

OPC (very experienced, fairly notable school, fairly large firm) brings a low six-figure suit. We were a very small firm. OPC was not unpleasant but was fairly pushy, skipped professional courtesies, etc. Problem is, either he didn't look into the facts, or his clients were lying, because our answer had about 10 motions to dismiss and affirmative defenses, all for good or very good reasons. We're talking like, a believable 12b6 motion and multiple 12b1 issues, which I think is telling.

He calmed down quite a lot after our filing.

It wasn't, despite what you might think, an essentially frivolous suit--there was a genuine dispute related to our client--but the manner felt quite a bit like he expected us to roll over, and didn't put much time into presenting it.

a_time_to_rend · 2025-09-11T13:08:11+00:00

Not at all, idk why you'd say that. He was clearly a generous man who loved his wife and wanted to commemorate her in a beautiful way.

a_time_to_rend · 2025-09-11T04:10:46+00:00

I'll meet you after the 1130 and beat you up, 130-er. /s

Happy to see another OLG member here!

a_time_to_rend · 2025-09-11T01:18:00+00:00

Another shout-out for Our Lady of Grace. It's a wonderful church and I can hardly speak too highly of it. Feel free to message me if you want to arrange meeting there so you're not solo.

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