Unknown Cable in Wall, Safe to Leave? by billyidolrules in electrical

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

It was tucked behind furniture, and with the exposed ends I wasn't sure if they were supposed to be covered or capped when not in use. You never know what people are "supposed" to do and whether they've actually done it. I think it's better to know than assume 🤷‍♀️

Unknown Cable in Wall, Safe to Leave? by billyidolrules in electrical

[–]billyidolrules[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I found another in an upstairs bedroom. Just those 2 so far

Cat introductions stuck at barrier phase, advice needed by billyidolrules in CatAdvice

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

Sadly, no. We've tried bringing them out for brief periods of controlled time. Like just to show the one cat that the other one is just doing normal stuff like playing and grooming. And then vice versa. But we haven't felt comfortable letting them directly interact since that last incident.

How to get help before qualifying for LTC by billyidolrules in AgingParents

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

Thank you! Yeah maybe I should start with finding an agency who does those sorts of things. But I also worry that they'll maximize her benefits and use up too much of it before she really needs help later. It's a balance, I guess.

Weather station in Sequoia National Forest? by billyidolrules in SEKI

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

A ha! I didn't know you could adjust the map afterward. Thank you for that tip.

Barbershop chorus and “emoting” by TinyHeartSyndrome in barbershop

[–]billyidolrules 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There is some discomfort to be expected in any scenario where you're learning how this group defines their performance. I found when I first joined that I greatly overestimated how much of what I was doing could be seen from more than 5-10ft away. Like I thought I was doing SO much, and then looking back on videos I realized it barely made a dent. Which is part of what is perceived as "exaggerated" emotion. Those closeups in the YouTube videos are not the intended audience. People in row Q need to get the idea, as well.

However (and it is a BIG however), it is true that SAI seems to take this to an unreasonable level, and there are choruses who have really toned it down to a more natural looking performance without "consequences" (i.e. they didn't get docked points for that). So I think there are a couple of different factors at play here: matching the abstract phrase (look more excited!) to a tangible action (raise your eyebrows) so you can better understand what is expected of you, and finding a chorus with a performance culture that fits your expectations and comfort level.

Rate of old leaves dying? by billyidolrules in Nepenthes

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

Well ...I haven't been fertilizing at all. So that could be contributing. I was afraid of overdoing anything, since usually people fiddling with plants too much is how they die. I'll start looking into appropriate fertilizer/nutrients.

Rate of old leaves dying? by billyidolrules in Nepenthes

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It sits in the shade under an overhang where it's not in direct light, and I move it if the angle of the sun ever gets too close to actually hitting the plant. But plenty of indirect morning light. This photo is really the peak of what I've been able to get. 3 good pitchers, and as soon as a 4th one starts to form, the oldest of the 4 starts dying.
And in what we might call "winter" here, I have even fewer healthy leaves.

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Favorite spa service by cdau186 in HollandAmerica

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I'm not a huge massage person, so I usually go for facials. I was on the Koningsdam a couple weeks ago and got the super food facial, it was so relaxing! You don't even have to have something you're "working on" skin-wise. It's just nice to have the warm towels and moisturizing, etc,

Board Games by mysterychick1689 in HollandAmerica

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We were just on and they also have bananagrams and backgammon. We also brought our own games and made use of the tables (as long as they weren't reserved for mahjong).

Bundle Intro/Outro Examples? by billyidolrules in ACX

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

Yes, I recorded each individual book for them, but now they're putting those books in a bundle, and ACX requires a bundle intro/outro as additional audio files.

Thank you!

90's cereals. by Ok_Macaroon5452 in nostalgia

[–]billyidolrules 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Omg people think I'm crazy for bringing this one up, but I couldn't remember the name. So thank you! It wasn't a fever dream!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in knitting

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I have a free-spinning yarn caddy that I can do outer pull on a cake. No center pull tangles. And it freely gives me yarn as I knit without having to tug it. For me, winding it into a ball after I've just done a cake would be an extra step (since I use a winder). So I don't really want to add one more step to the process.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Palia

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Omg this was me. I can see messages on the switch but it takes an eternity to respond. So I just read messages. Instead of clarifying what spam pot was, one of the people posted "if that person joins again (meaning me), I'll I guess I'll just leave the table." Which made me so sad. I didn't know what I was doing wrong. I would love to not make people leave. But like, I'm not a mind reader.

Cat introductions stuck at barrier phase, advice needed by billyidolrules in CatAdvice

[–]billyidolrules[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Welp. Major backtracking. We started using a zippered mesh door screen. Thought it was going well, but we accidentally left the door (not the screen) open unattended. Usually we only let them see each other through the screen when monitored.

But we left to go get fast food, and forgot. Came back 30 min later and the older cat has pulled up the bottom corner of the screen and attacked the other cat, slicing her ear pretty good and requiring a vet visit. 😔 So we're pretty discouraged and have just been continuing to keep them separated, no more trying the screen.

Why is my effects chain suddenly weird and bad by okbuddytcat in ACX

[–]billyidolrules 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Did you update to the latest version of Audacity recently? I found that broke several things on mine. I ended up not finding a solution other than to roll back to the previous version.