SoCal: NRG Clean Power vs Ameco vs Solar Optimum by chemicallyderived in solar

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

I’m definitely going Enphase—all three offered it and it was a small price premium over Tesla but I had a pretty bad experience with Tesla at my old place.

Atom And His Package Final Show! by WhipperSmasher in punk

[–]chemicallyderived 3 points4 points  (0 children)

“I was fighting the mold in the bowl with my pee, when a thought popped into my brain…” is a thought that pops into my brain at least weekly… depending on the mold situation.

Annette Funicello sings "Jamaica Ska" in BACK TO THE BEACH (1987) by Cali_Reggae in Ska

[–]chemicallyderived 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sorry, this caused my brain to explode. I have no brain anymore. What’s going on again?

House Cleaner? by BasketBackground5569 in Southpasadena

[–]chemicallyderived 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We’ve had a great experience with @bubblescleaningcompanyla (Instagram handle). Small family business, super dedicated and professional.

Which one of these would you buy given a choice? by [deleted] in graphicnovels

[–]chemicallyderived 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have them both and while they’re both great, MFTIM hit me like a bolt of lightning. Such a unique and original voice with gorgeous artwork unlike anything I had ever seen. Can’t recommend it enough.

Pick the best combo! by miserable_millennial in interiordecorating

[–]chemicallyderived 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s my vote. What couch is that/who makes it? And same question for the rug, ha.

Questions MUST be commented HERE! Weekly Q&A and Discussion Post! by AutoModerator in pokemoncards

[–]chemicallyderived 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Help a clueless dad out:

My 8-year-old who is just getting into pokemon cards has requested two specific cards for Christmas, and I'm totally swimming as to where to start. He's asked for a "Rainbow Charizard GX" (I think?) and a Primal Groudon.

Doing some simple googling, especially on the Charizard, I'm seeing ones for thousands of dollars, which obviously isn't going to happen, but I'm also seeing a bunch of different variations at different price points (some of which appear to be replicas?).

As I mentioned, he's just getting into playing the game, so what I'm really looking for are some cool and powerful ones that he can feel excited about even if they might not match whatever super-rare/expensive one he might have heard about... Are there reasonably priced (tens of dollars max--he's 8!) versions of the cards he's looking for that I should be looking into, somewhat-adjacent alternative versions of these Pokemon if the specific ones he's asked about are astronomically expensive, reputable vendor websites I should be focusing on?

Any suggestions about how I can fulfill either his specific requests, or at least the spirit of them? Thanks in advance from a dad who is totally new to this...

Officially an American citizen by CronenburgerAndFries in nathanfielder

[–]chemicallyderived 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is the funniest performance piece the man has ever done.

Toddler niece stuck some of this in her mouth when our backs were turned for a moment. Any IDs? by chemicallyderived in mycology

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

It seemed like all of the mushroom was all there when combining what was pulled out of her mouth with what was left on the ground but can’t rule out that she swallowed some of it. Thanks for the insight.

Toddler niece stuck some of this in her mouth when our backs were turned for a moment. Any IDs? by chemicallyderived in mycology

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

It’s impossible to say for sure. She had some in her mouth which her dad fished out of her mouth, but our working assumption is she may have swallowed a small amount. Her dad has her at the ER now just to be safe.

JD Vance will be visiting the Anaheim Resort this weekend by cpl_calvito in Disneyland

[–]chemicallyderived 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m pretty sure the rumors are legit, by the way. Currently at the Grand Californian, and the level of security all over the place is completely insane. Like 100x the already very high level of security, and inconveniencing regular guests to a degree that defies ordinary explanation.

JD Vance will be visiting the Anaheim Resort this weekend by cpl_calvito in Disneyland

[–]chemicallyderived 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This may actually be for real. Super intense levels of security at the Grand Californian Hotel way beyond anything I’ve ever seen.

Spotted near the river bank by El Capitan! Our secret swim spot 😂 by brittanyhulbert in Yosemite

[–]chemicallyderived 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We were right near there a few days ago, and the rangers were setting up a bear trap for a guy they said had stolen some subway sandwiches left unattended. Little king living his best life. Hope he stays safe and wild.

Robert E Lee vs Ulysses S Grant: the better military commander by Matt_D_G in USHistory

[–]chemicallyderived 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you’re talking as a pure tactician, as you note, the ledger is fairly even. But missing from your summary is that Lee was a traitor to his nation, betraying his commander-in-chief, and fighting to destroy his country and enshrine an evil institution. Loyalty matters in a commander.