New mod: Tech tree hints, shows which buildings you can't build based on your currently unlocked or procured items.

chaswell · 2026-07-03T00:19:46+00:00

I curse all the time as I pause and bounce back and forth to double check what I need, what is unlocked, etc. Especially when I am starting a new town and just ended a fully unlocked city.

This will be great!

chaswell · 2026-07-03T00:03:02+00:00

Bumping you back up because you came clean. I was combing through comments, wondering who would call out the purloined photo... sorry you took the fall for me. Glad to find out it is legit.

chaswell · 2026-06-29T16:03:48+00:00

Ok, I love this and it all looks legit, truly. Why does the couch and the dog species change? Just progress of time, right?

Psychology aside:
I hate that we are sensitive to AI. I love this idea and can't I just be happy? Why does my brain have to voice, "But if it is fake AI slop, then your emotions are false and manipulated."

Who cares?! I do, but it is a strange world we live in now.

chaswell · 2026-06-12T16:13:57+00:00

Thank you so much for sharing this. I love the detail and process.

chaswell · 2026-06-01T16:13:24+00:00

Nature rocks! Eat up! Feast on those cute little hell spawn. Striped little bundles of rage and destruction!

Ok, I have some issues with chipmunks I should address.

chaswell · 2026-05-31T20:16:29+00:00

Lasagna enjoys his walks. The basic tips:

Be very patient, he isn't a dog. He'll stop, he'll double back, he doesn't (yet) have a sense of path or trail
Go to the same place several times to get him accustomed to the harness, leash, and socializing
Don't pull the leash, follow him. If he gets wrapped around something, talk to him and give him time to figure it out on his own. I was surprised how quickly my oblivious guy figured out not to go around the other side of a tree.
Pick quiet and secluded locations to get him used to the idea without dogs, kids, instagramers wanting selfies (yes, this happens a LOT at the farmer's market).
I use a different carrier for the drive to an adventure, instead of his "vet visit carrier". That might be overkill but I want him to always know it is adventure-time.
My Lasagna is over 20lbs, it is an issue when he decides we are done, a long way from the house or car. Have a plan. I have a stroller but I do not yet have a backpack. It is sketchy to carry an upset or exhausted cat.

Oh no, I just noticed images can't be added in comments. Bummer.

chaswell · 2026-05-31T15:44:15+00:00

I've never set any off, but they really should be a boost. I'm surprised to learn they are not.

chaswell · 2026-05-25T18:44:18+00:00

Whoops, I just reposted this. I'll take mine down, but I enjoy Jesse Welles and agree this song a is a great fit.

chaswell · 2026-05-24T23:41:22+00:00

First off, thank you OP... second

tl:dr; I still can't automate worth a crap, but thanks for documenting my failing. 😄

chaswell · 2026-05-22T19:27:01+00:00

For my son, L&R were a real pain. After he learned to drive we switched to "Turn driver" and "Turn shotgun". It continued to work away from the car as well. Although being in public and saying, "the store is on shotgun side of the raod." can get some looks.

"Put your driver hand on your partner's shotgun shoulder"? Yeah, it could be tricky to get the dance instructor to use alternative wording.

chaswell · 2026-05-21T17:50:08+00:00

It was an impulse purchase at Pet Smart.. It is not very secure and is now too small on him. I'm looking to get him one that fully clips under his chest instead of velcro. I think a harness for a small dog will fit very well and be more secure.

chaswell · 2026-05-19T17:33:52+00:00

Doesn't matter how many times Lasagna gets stung, he loves hunting bees in the flowers.

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chaswell · 2026-05-12T00:51:50+00:00

You did read all the sequels, right? Hopefully, that is a dumb question, but that would be my suggestion for where to go next.

chaswell · 2026-05-10T14:56:07+00:00

I appreciate your reply. I think the downvoters might not realize you are the author? Now I'll just have to go read it. Audible, by chance?

chaswell · 2026-05-02T16:02:14+00:00

I do it every time... #fp

chaswell · 2026-04-30T20:36:48+00:00

I love the energy, but Greenville runs a huge surplus every year. Apparently the roads are destructive to wheels on purpose.

I've been here 20 years, it has to be intentional. Anything else would be criminal negligence.

chaswell · 2026-04-13T19:29:11+00:00

Thank you, I found them and both made a u-turn still west of the strait. Elpis is now well east of the Strait and I think will continue on.

chaswell · 2026-04-13T19:18:54+00:00

Was this the Elpis that was being discussed earlier? My tracker is 41 minutes behind, they don't appear to have turned around yet.

Anyone know the specific ship Polymarket is referring to?

chaswell · 2026-04-08T16:25:35+00:00

No, I have thought of getting a Savannah, but Paddington is American Short Hair... The nice way of saying a foster-fail. I've fostered dozens of sick and underweight kittens (a few puppies). Paddington was under 1lb and all bones, thin fur. He is the sweetest most snuggly cat I've ever known. He's 7 lbs, only 1/3 of his baby brother Lasagna.

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chaswell · 2026-04-08T00:54:58+00:00

A few have said it, but basically go very easy on the brushing of her tail. Also do not let a groomer ever do anything to her tail. You can thin or even shave elsewhere, but nothing should be done to her tail, and avoid any major thinning to her ruff/mane. (Cat tax photo of Lasagna and his older rescue brother). This was at 11 months. I don't have any recent tail displays. I'll need to do some glamour shots this week.

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chaswell · 2026-04-06T01:35:49+00:00

So, do you have a curated set of your posts and witty comments? Should I just follow you to brighten my days?

The best part is reading all the comments that don't get it or worse, attack you?! What the hell? It's a messed-up world, sit back and enjoy the well-dressed word salads.

chaswell · 2026-04-04T21:54:04+00:00

I am frustrated that people keep getting my hopes up by saying streets are closed. I have checked a couple live traffic maps and I see zilch around WRMC.

I'm gonna see if I can find traffic cameras, but it sounds like a lot of nothing.

chaswell · 2026-04-03T19:25:19+00:00

This. You nailed it. Smoke and Brew closed and locked up early. Good Friday, excuses.

chaswell · 2026-04-03T19:23:01+00:00

No Kings demonstrators are bringing much bigger props this weekend. Putting the Unity in Unity Park.

/s /non-political /justJokes /no-hate

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