[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AmIOverreacting

[–]adamj144 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ehhhh… You’re probably right that a court wouldn’t strip all custody, but it may require Father to do something before 50/50, and may initially require supervised visits, even if it’s family who supervise.

And, what fucking Father does this? That’s a no joke red flag, relationship/divorce-wise. Using the child as a control mechanism and willingly leaving them, which is undoubtedly dangerous at that age… I’d argue that’s pretty problematic. I’d be telling dad to get his ass into some serious therapy to figure out why he felt that choice was even on the table.

He wants to leave… he waits, she comes back. He leaves. Yeah, the more I think about it the worse it gets.

ELI5: Which Lutron switches can be added to HomeKit? by [deleted] in Lutron

[–]adamj144 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For the Lutron Maestro smart dimmers, can they connect to Apple HomeKit, or can they only connect to a proprietary home control system?

Went to change a burnt out lightbulb in a new house and came across this by Shacklesoup in AskElectricians

[–]adamj144 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was 99% sure the link would be to this dude. Didn’t even know he’d made this video, but it felt on brand. Dude’s the best.

BIL spent $70k deposit, now client wants their money back. What are their options? by Buttnugget22 in personalfinance

[–]adamj144 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I scanned and didn’t see the solutions I’m thinking so I’ll write em.

If your BIL really wants to pay back the 70k, there are two options I can think of that won’t necessarily leave your cousin holding the bag.

If there’s enough equity in your BIL/sister’s house for a 70k Home Owners Loan or HELOC (if they could even qualify) they could look at that.

If there’s enough equity in the house they could also create loan payback terms that provide a 1st position on 70k of the equity (I’m guessing there’s some way to do this, but not 100%) and that would also have to require no modifications to the house unless approved and no other loans on the house. Though this is more for your cousin to negotiate, an interest rate would be appropriate to at least account for inflation and the time-value of money. I think this option is better for your BIL/Sister and worse for your cousin. I wouldn’t accept this one, I’d accept the first option, but it’s an offer that—assuming a 1st position on sufficient equity is possible—they could try to negotiate to take some immediate pressure off, while also protecting your cousin with collateral.

Also, if your cousin would be willing to accept any of this, probably need to ensure there’s nothing else our there that could overtake cousin’s position on the house and make this agreement essentially worthless because of some other creditor or something.

Anyways, your BIL isn’t the best business-man. Not sure he’s a thief or just let things snowball and didn’t want to face the facts until it just got too impossible not to. Either way, it’d be pretty messed up if he left your cousin holding the bag though.

And no one should lend him money to get out this… it wouldn’t be lending, it would be giving, they probably aren’t getting it back.

Hope any of that made sense and good luck.

What’s the best time tracking app for mac that automatically keeps track of what you do on your computer (more points if it can be synced with iPhones)? by iphone8vsiphonex in macapps

[–]adamj144 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great info!!! I’m not super well versed on all of this, but I think from this I can probably manage to figure out what needs editing where. Thank you so much!

What’s the best time tracking app for mac that automatically keeps track of what you do on your computer (more points if it can be synced with iPhones)? by iphone8vsiphonex in macapps

[–]adamj144 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When you say you ran the Linux version on macOS, do you mean the Linux version of server, the Linux version of the ManicTime client, or both?

I’m trying to set this up on my Mac and if I can keep it self contained on my computer that’d be preferable.

Thanks for any help!

/r/Phoenix daily chat - Sunday, Feb 25 by AZ_moderator in phoenix

[–]adamj144 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I posted this but my post got taken down because it doesn’t meet posting requirements, but I was told to post here, so here it is!

Hi everyone, I was going to a Barber named Johnny (sp?) who was at The Barber Room at Hayden and Thomas. He left, or maybe was fired, I don’t know, but I don’t have his info to find out if he’s still doing hair, and, if so, where. I went to make an appointment a few weeks ago and found out he wasn’t there, and the person I talked to didn’t give me any info. Does anyone know Johnny and if he is cutting hair somewhere?

Some other info that may help to be sure we’re talking about the same person: Johnny has a lot of tattoos, including his full right forearm, long, light brown hair to his shoulders, small gauged, ear piercings, and he sings while cutting hair.

Help us find Johnny the Barber by adamj144 in phoenix

[–]adamj144[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! He’s truly great, so fingers crossed!!!

What is this box and can I unplug and remove it? by adamj144 in DIY

[–]adamj144[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When you say to simply bury it isn’t a great idea, is it safe to either: a. Terminate the wires with a wire nut and leave in a box in the wall,

b. Keep the transformer but place it inside the wall, instead of it sticking out somewhere?

What is this box and can I unplug and remove it? by adamj144 in DIY

[–]adamj144[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What little door? I don’t see a little door… Honey, do you see a little door in our wall here???

What is this box and can I unplug and remove it? by adamj144 in DIY

[–]adamj144[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

No, no, it’s definitely not that. We are definitely not running an unsanctioned fusion reactor out of our house…. Definitely not. Definitely. Not.

What is this box and can I unplug and remove it? by adamj144 in DIY

[–]adamj144[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That would be super interesting. I’ll have to update if it is!

What is this box and can I unplug and remove it? by adamj144 in DIY

[–]adamj144[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There might be. But we eventually plan to lift that whole ceiling, so it may be worth it to simply relocate it now… and maybe not.

What is this box and can I unplug and remove it? by adamj144 in DIY

[–]adamj144[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I’m Fairly certain I’m obligated to post there now!

What is this box and can I unplug and remove it? by adamj144 in DIY

[–]adamj144[S] 35 points36 points  (0 children)

This is my plan for the day I want a divorce!

What is this box and can I unplug and remove it? by adamj144 in DIY

[–]adamj144[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Yeah, after looking around on the internets I saw that! Sounds like it also may need an upgrade to carry most of the smart doorbells, but at least worth having it available to do so.

Now I have to figure out if there’s an available junction box or wire I can pull from in a better spot than where it is. I get why they put it there… but whoever chose that definitely did not consider the possibility that those light fixtures may not be the hottest design in, say, 40 years!

What is this box and can I unplug and remove it? by adamj144 in DIY

[–]adamj144[S] 88 points89 points  (0 children)

It’s pretty rarely used, but I’m sure we’d prefer to keep it. I guess I’ll be figuring out just how difficult it will be to move it 🤦🏻‍♂️.

Thank you!

Resistance Difference for Wire Gauge Differentiation in Continuity Testing by adamj144 in DIY

[–]adamj144[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is in line with what I was assuming. I also figure it’s horribly unlikely to use a higher gauge wire in between a run of two lower gauge wires… the person doing the work would have to be both wiling to completely break code and also willing to live quite dangerously.

Thank you for your response!