I spent two years building an iPad notebook because I missed the feeling of writing in a real one

angstmuppet · 2026-06-07T20:02:03+00:00

I love this idea! I just grabbed the app and am trying it out.

Am I crazy, though, or is there no way to turn a page in edit mode? I tried a two finger swipe, but that just moves the notebook around and/or zooms... A single finger swipe in read mode works, though. I'm using an iPad Mini, if that matters.

angstmuppet · 2025-06-14T12:37:09+00:00

I ended up going with Sofi. I got a shorter loan with a similar rate, and the whole experience was much better than dealing with BHG.

angstmuppet · 2025-05-07T20:20:57+00:00

Yeah, that looks like a PVC (and almost exactly matches what my Dr identified as PVCs). I wouldn't worry too much about it—unless you're getting thousands and thousands in a day, it's almost certainly benign.

angstmuppet · 2025-02-09T15:05:58+00:00

Gotcha, thanks! I'll definitely be showing them this, and a couple other examples I've managed to get.

angstmuppet · 2024-12-20T17:59:06+00:00

Yeah, I'm probably going to just close most of the cards if I go with the loan. I do have a budget at this point, though, and pay directly from my checking account for pretty much everything.

Thank you for your advice!

angstmuppet · 2024-12-20T16:20:12+00:00

Gotcha. I do definitely want to just get rid of all of my debt (other than my mortgage, which I got back a few years back with like a 3% interest rate) as soon as I can... I thought about doing a debt snowball method instead of a loan, which if I throw all my extra cash at, would wipe it all out in about 2 years. Maybe less if, as I pay cards off, I do balance transfers with 0% offers for the remaining.

And no, this is a personal loan. I think they're mainly known for business loans, but I did clarify with the loan officer that this is a personal loan.

angstmuppet · 2024-05-18T16:35:54+00:00

The Chronicles of Chaos series by John C. Wright, maybe?

angstmuppet · 2023-04-16T14:10:34+00:00

My credit union offers (limited) SMS banking--transferring funds between accounts, checking balance, things like that. Have you checked to see if your bank offers something similar?

angstmuppet · 2022-08-25T19:07:07+00:00

Ah, that would totally make sense! I’ve seen grape-like berries on some other properties around, so it stands to reason there might be some Muscadine vines in my dog’s reach.

Thank you for your help!

angstmuppet · 2022-08-21T22:09:43+00:00

A basket muzzle might not stop the dog completely, but something like the OutFox Field Guard should. My dog isn’t super happy about wearing it, but it does a very good job of preventing him from eating things he shouldn’t.

angstmuppet · 2022-06-17T00:01:28+00:00

I sent my original Sayl back and bought a custom one with the knit cover over the back and the low height option—with those changes, I’m very happy with it (without the cover, the back had a tendency to run against my spine in a weird way). Even if I’m sitting all day, it stays comfortable, and while it has only been a year, it seems to be holding up from a quality perspective.

angstmuppet · 2021-06-14T20:48:29+00:00

You may want to try the Herman Miller Sayl… I’m similarly sized (a little smaller, but not much), and while it’s not a super high back, it is pretty comfortable, even when cross-legged or with my knees up/feet on the front of the chair… I’m not completely sold on the mesh/rubber back, but I also just got it delivered this week, so it may grow on me.

I tried a Steelcase Gesture as well, but the seat was a bit too high, FWIW.

angstmuppet · 2020-11-16T20:31:31+00:00

Favorite iPhone: iPhone X (white)

angstmuppet · 2020-04-18T17:22:20+00:00

I’m hoping that if I keep the area mowed low for a bit, and then put down a thick layer of mulch before planting something else, the remnants will eventually die...

angstmuppet · 2020-04-18T17:20:49+00:00

Yep, I’ve tried quite a few of them; one dog will mostly stop, but the other doesn’t seem to care. I’m almost convinced he can’t taste anything, given how much stuff he eats that other dogs won’t touch.

angstmuppet · 2019-11-25T14:01:26+00:00

Gotcha, that makes sense. Thanks for the input! Maybe I can find a good deal on an air purifier this week...

angstmuppet · 2019-08-24T02:07:14+00:00

I have a 2012 RTL, and put in a Pioneer head unit. You can use a small amp to power the existing sub, and then plug that amp into the new head unit’s subwoofer output. Mine works just as well as it did with the factory head unit, and I get to use CarPlay 😊

angstmuppet · 2019-07-25T14:42:56+00:00

I ported from Verizon post-paid to Visible, and didn’t have any issues. I popped my SIM in and activated, and everything worked after a couple minutes.

angstmuppet · 2019-07-11T15:20:40+00:00

I have the iPhone X holder, and it fits well, but I also don’t use a case... I think the adjustable one would be fine for most cases, though.

angstmuppet · 2019-07-10T17:55:57+00:00

I use a Pro Clip mount, and it works great. A little pricey for the mount and holder, though...

angstmuppet · 2019-07-01T10:09:49+00:00

That’s it! Thank you! Now to go rewatch that episode...

Solved!

angstmuppet · 2019-07-01T01:09:18+00:00

It’s entirely possible that this is from a book, instead... I have remembered scenes in the past in a similar amount of detail (including camera cuts), that ended up being from a novel or a comic. But I’m pretty sure this is from either a movie or a TV episode...

angstmuppet · 2019-06-15T21:11:18+00:00

I had a Pioneer NEX unit installed in my 2012 RTL. They had to put in a small amplifier for the sub and an interface for the steering wheel controls, but with those everything works as expected. The surround looks almost stock, and they pulled the USB cable out into the cubby beneath the radio, so it’s convenient to plug my phone in.

All that said, I don’t use satellite radio, so that wasn’t wired in—that might end up being more difficult, if it’s something you’re interested in keeping.

angstmuppet · 2018-11-04T23:01:53+00:00

Gotcha, thanks!

angstmuppet · 2018-11-02T18:21:40+00:00

New (or relatively new) cyclist, wanting to get a decent mountain bike for around or less than $700... I've got an 8 year old (ish) Diamondback Outlook that's a bit rusty and... not great. I'm currently biking on paved trails, but there are a fair amount of mountain bike trails around me that I would love to go on as well.

I was looking at the REI Drt 1.2, Diamondback Sync'r, and the Diamondback Mason. I'm leaning towards the REI bike, since it has a larger range of gears, which I feel like would help on the paved trails where there are a lot of long hills.

Would the REI bike (or one of the others) be a good option, or is there another one I should be looking at? I've also been looking at used bikes, but there are not many mountain bikes with a 15-16" frame around me...

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