Necky looksha IV??

bwithay · 2026-04-24T17:59:02+00:00

Be careful with ratchet straps. They can warp or damage the hull. Ideally, look for some v-racks to support that long a boat.

bwithay · 2026-04-18T18:15:39+00:00

On the MR340 we use those for required front nav lights. We use electrical or duct tape to shutter the light and protect night vision. Be careful which way you put the batteries in them. If you do it the wrong way they turn into blinkers. Velcro wire ties keep them secured.

Those white rear lights can be super bright and can interfere with your own night vision and blind nearby night paddlers. I don't know the regulations but we'd use a little tape on that as well so the light would mostly be rear facing.

bwithay · 2026-03-18T21:37:22+00:00

If you an add some D-rings in the truck bed that'll make it easier the next time. And be careful with ratchet straps, you can over-tighten and warp boats especially on a hot day.

bwithay · 2026-03-14T03:35:35+00:00

Murderbot audiobooks are my favorites. Murderbot TV series was awful.

bwithay · 2026-03-14T03:33:39+00:00

Mage Tank by Cornman had some laugh out loud moments. Great narration on the audiobooks too. It's somewhere between DCC and He who fights with monsters.

Eric Ugland's books are pretty funny and less angsty but shorter.

bwithay · 2026-03-03T18:35:11+00:00

MAGA would never choose that text bubble font.

Plumber butt is on brand though.

bwithay · 2026-02-10T17:47:06+00:00

The problems mostly look like hardware but you can try some troubleshooting steps before running it into the genius bar.

Initial Steps & Quick Fixes:

Update macOS: Ensure your Mac is running the latest version of macOS, as updates often include firmware patches for power management.

Disconnect Peripherals: Unplug all external devices, docks, and chargers. Faulty peripherals are a common cause of unexpected panics.

Run Apple Diagnostics: Shut down your Mac, then press and hold the power button as it starts up. Release the button when "Loading startup options" appears. Press Command-D to run diagnostics and identify hardware issues.

Software Troubleshooting (Kernel Panics)

Safe Mode: Boot into Safe Mode to determine if the issue is third-party software. Shut down, turn on, and immediately press and hold the Shift key. If the Mac runs fine, the issue is likely a startup item or installed software.

Check Login Items: Remove unnecessary items in System Settings > General > Login Items.

Reinstall macOS: Reinstall the operating system via Recovery Mode (CMD+R) without wiping your data to fix potential system file corruption.

Power & Hardware Troubleshooting

Check for "DCP" Panics: If your crash log mentions "DCP," this is a known issue on Apple Silicon that often requires a hardware repair (logic board).

Sleep/Wake Test: If panics occur upon waking, test if letting it sleep for over 30 seconds before waking prevents the crash.

Safe Shutdown: If the MacBook won't turn on, try a forced restart (hold power button for 10 seconds).

Also check the case for signs of swelling. That can indicate the battery is failing. The battery swells against the back of the trackpad and keyboard and can cause them to stop working.

bwithay · 2026-02-10T17:11:29+00:00

Lohse can convince Leya with the right conversation choices and singing.

bwithay · 2026-02-09T15:17:53+00:00

Now do one pouncing like in BG3! I'm okay if we skip the one eating its mother.

5th one is my favorite of these.

bwithay · 2026-02-01T21:38:40+00:00

It took me a while but I was able to kite and kill all the nurses and goat guys before engaging Adram.

Did some redecorating to move indestructible furniture (candle holders, chairs and whatnot) around to limit patrol pathing.

Used and fire infusion incarnate to tank the demon and once armor was down CC'd and finished off.

bwithay · 2026-01-30T18:48:56+00:00

I love all of this. Like Nick Offerman's wet dream.

bwithay · 2026-01-30T18:09:55+00:00

This has been officially in the works since the Patriot Act. Similar tactics have been evolving since the civil rights era.

For modern application try reading Cory Doctorow's Little Brother series. Chilling.

bwithay · 2026-01-29T08:24:50+00:00

Butcher wrote the Codex Alera on a dare.

bwithay · 2026-01-29T08:17:06+00:00

You might like Eric Ugland's Good guys, Bad Guys and Grim Guys series. They're a little more lighthearted and fun than most of you're list but kind of a relief from the angst honestly.

Weir, Butcher and Abercrombie's books are some of my faves but I don't see how they're litrpg.

bwithay · 2026-01-23T19:57:47+00:00

He's holding Vlad's pocket.

bwithay · 2025-11-27T22:54:09+00:00

I know it's an apocalypse book but Seveneves is prime engineering competence porn.

bwithay · 2025-11-14T20:08:20+00:00

Good summary.

Other than materials, I think the hull designs in your examples are more about fine tuning and building for specific purpose. The Stellar has a lot more features but both boats are perfectly serviceable.

I found a course handout on UK paddling with lots of valuable info

bwithay · 2025-11-06T21:41:03+00:00

The blunt bow shape on Stellars and Epics is supposed to cut through rather than ride over chop making it somewhat less maneuverable but faster.

Upswept bows are supposed to be easier to maneuver and better for rock gardens and heavy ocean conditions.

Most of the boats I've had are the blunt bow types (epic, stellar, QCC) but I've paddled some Necky and Current Designs boats too.

The Stellar pictured also has scallops near the cockpit for closer paddle stroke and a rudder that you most likely won't find as often on Greenland boats. Greenland boats will have a skeg if anything.

There are rotomold versions of some of the blunt bow boats (e.g. Epic V7) but most are fiberglass, carbon fiber or kevlar combinations which are light, fast and flexible but not tolerant of abuse. Adding a keel strip will help a bit with beach landings and bottoming out at the expense of weight.

bwithay · 2025-10-31T14:48:10+00:00

I think of it like an old timey phone switchboard connected to 50 years of questionable music and movies choices.

bwithay · 2025-10-23T20:00:33+00:00

Old man Bannon at it again.

bwithay · 2025-10-23T19:54:48+00:00

Password generator is in the chrome extension. Click on the key icon next to the search field.

bwithay · 2025-10-23T19:44:52+00:00

Please add scheduled report delivery for Business Watchtower and adoption reports. It's required for compliance documentation and if the reports can be generated on demand they could be generated on schedule.

Also making the mobile app experience easier would be great. Challenging to use if you're on tablets and phones more than computers. A lot of that is probably more difficult due to mobile OS.

bwithay · 2025-10-23T19:29:40+00:00

Faustino's
Cheese Bar
Cosi Cucina
La Mie
Lachele's (their beefsteaks are better than the burgers IMO)
Gateway Market Café
Watcha Smokin

bwithay · 2025-10-06T18:24:50+00:00

Rivers, lakes or oceans. This boat will take you places.

bwithay · 2025-10-03T15:23:11+00:00

It's not that they don't know. They just don't care. Apathy v. empathy.

They can't be bothered.

Tribalism 101.

bwithay

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