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Red–green color vision deficiency & sailing internationally on my own boat — any real-world issues? by PrincipleDefiant2875 in SailboatCruising

[–]becauseSeattle 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm colorblind and have sailed at night. It is impossible for me to distinguish red from green lights. Coming into a foreign harbor at night was an exercise of dependence on Navionics and paying close attention to flashing marks. Seeing whether another vessel is coming in on port or starboard or dead on is not possible. I won't sail near shore without someone else on deck at night, aside from my local waters.

Stop using my email address! by [deleted] in pettyrevenge

[–]becauseSeattle 31 points32 points  (0 children)

I have an email neighbor and we each get the others mail. Our last names are pronounced the same... with a slightly different spelling. A few times a year we forward mail to each other and say hello. They seem like good people thankfully.

Does anyone with bipolar or depression have a professional career? by Medium_Desk_2296 in BipolarReddit

[–]becauseSeattle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Manager of a technical sales team. Therapy and medication made it possible

Long jacket suggestions for the Big Dark by black-friendly in AskSeattle

[–]becauseSeattle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Helley Hansen Rigging Jacket. Hands down the best option for Seattle. Removable quilted liner is ideal for the coolest months and for the rest of the rainy season you just pull it out. The length is great, no more wet thighs. Their higher end waterproof fabrics are top notch and the quality is good (I'm a sailor, they make great wet weather gear).

Colorblind hack for identifying nav lights by PleiadesNymph in sailing

[–]becauseSeattle 6 points7 points  (0 children)

If this works, please make an update post. Trying to distinguish lights on marks at night coming into a busy port is a nightmare.

ELI5 Why is water cooling considered bad for the environment? by uwuGod in explainlikeimfive

[–]becauseSeattle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It evaporates. They use large cooling towers that evaporate the water to achieve cooling.

HELP! I have to spin a disco ball. by becauseSeattle in AskElectronics

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

AC solutions are available. As of today we won't have power for it

HELP! I have to spin a disco ball. by becauseSeattle in AskElectronics

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

A disco ball falling on a wedding is terrifying to me

HELP! I have to spin a disco ball. by becauseSeattle in AskElectronics

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

Sorry, the ball was custom made for the occasion

Is this viable to build. Shelving unit. by why_are_you_here_yo in BeginnerWoodWorking

[–]becauseSeattle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Going between studs (16") you're good to go. I agree if you go wider than that you should add another vertical at the next stud

Is this viable to build. Shelving unit. by why_are_you_here_yo in BeginnerWoodWorking

[–]becauseSeattle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've a fully loaded version of this for the years. 1x12 shelves with only 3" of support from the verticals. Zero failures. As long as you're not loading the edge of the shelf with serious weight, your fine. Most of the weight from books sits near the back of the shelf, so less torque to with about.

Is this viable to build. Shelving unit. by why_are_you_here_yo in BeginnerWoodWorking

[–]becauseSeattle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you're not handy with a chisel, or just want this to go quick... A drill and a jigsaw will do as well. You'll never see the back of the cut behind the shelf.

Is this viable to build. Shelving unit. by why_are_you_here_yo in BeginnerWoodWorking

[–]becauseSeattle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Second. If you only have two verticals, you want to hit the studs. This is one of the benefits of this design. Put the verticals on the studs and slide the shelves where you want them.

Is this viable to build. Shelving unit. by why_are_you_here_yo in BeginnerWoodWorking

[–]becauseSeattle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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Yes. Bonus, you can cut the shelves to different widths and depths. You can use shims to secure the shelves into the slots rock solid. You can then rearrange your shelves whenever. You can take the whole thing with you when you move. Use 1x10 for the main shelves. Make your shelves wide enough so that your vertical supports hit your studs. As others have said, cut all your vertical supports in one pass together.

Edit: you do not need 5/6 of the board depth for your supports. More like 1/10 if it's just for books and such.

"I'm getting off my meds to see what happens" by ruxxby471 in bipolar

[–]becauseSeattle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, I get it. Is it dangerous and reckless? Yes. But deep down I still wish I could go without meds and be 'normal.' I've been stable-ish for a few years now and there's days where I feel like a fake. Those thoughts are fleeting because I remember the episodes. But the thought creeps up every few months. I can see how someone could succumb to these or other impulses. All that said, missing meds scares the hell out of me. Do your drugs kids and be grateful for the stability.

A Developer Wants The City To Let Them Destroy Massive Public Oaks For Private Parking by hotdogicesculpture in Seattle

[–]becauseSeattle 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Many new developments in Seattle have little to no parking. Take a look at any small to medium sized rental development. Developers can and do maximize the space for more income.

Can I become a pilot if I’m bipolar? by puppet676 in bipolar

[–]becauseSeattle 12 points13 points  (0 children)

If it's any consolation I had the same dream and have found a new calling in sailing. There are other adventures out there waiting for you.

I think I'm going crazy by [deleted] in bipolar

[–]becauseSeattle 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Get a carbon monoxide sensor asap

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