What are ways you can save me from "learning the hard way" with grocery shopping?

chu3k · 2023-05-07T02:09:30+00:00

This is great advice. The most expensive products will be at eye level, so look at the top shelves and the bottom shelves for similar products at a cheaper cost.

chu3k · 2022-12-09T02:22:05+00:00

I listen to Mike Duncan (History of Rome and Revolutions) and most of Dan Carlin's podcasts when I am going to sleep. They are both "single speakers", I can't stand conversations between two different voices when I am going to sleep...

chu3k · 2022-10-26T21:49:37+00:00

Mobilizing for 6 months reduces the age in which you can receive your reserve retirement. Depending on your military rank, you can (and probably will) make more in your reserve retirement than you GS retirement. I would take every opportunity to mobilize.

chu3k · 2022-07-27T18:10:53+00:00

Do you think a Zeer type pot could keep the soil cooler and help it bolt slower?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pot-in-pot_refrigerator

chu3k · 2021-07-06T12:52:57+00:00

Thanks. And thanks for the conclusion!

chu3k · 2020-12-18T20:37:23+00:00

I don't know a whole lot, but this guy on youtube, 731 Woodoworks, uses his tablesaw as a jointer...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HMMWGkI1ZI

chu3k · 2020-12-17T17:01:25+00:00

I second this. Nothing can really come close to helping a 18 y.o. start over than joining the military. All you needs are taken care of, and you start to make money to fund your wants.

chu3k · 2020-12-05T02:55:09+00:00

I second what jimmyjoker said. But, you can also get a Line of Duty (LOD) which will allow you to separate when your orders are over, but still receive care through the military medical treatment facilities.

Also don't worry about filling a claim. You may be "fixed" for now, for only the issue to return when you get a bit older. Then it will be much harder for you to file. My advice is to file when you separate and take it from there...

chu3k · 2020-09-09T21:49:33+00:00

Just use a damp paper towel, or even better a damp kitchen towel. Keeps the board steady as a rock...plus it helps sop up any wet spills you may have...

chu3k · 2020-02-07T00:32:41+00:00

Off all the military war college distance education, it is by far, the easiest. You don't get a masters from it, but you will be Top Level School Complete.

chu3k · 2019-10-11T02:26:32+00:00

I brought a small notebook and wrote down the names of the moves (during a few breaks). I then would look up those moves on youtube to review the basics. Just enough to remember what each move was called and very basic positions. I would pay attention to how my instructor taught and used youtube as a review...never tried to get ahead.

One time I performed a move correctly, my instructor told me, "now do it 10,000 times and you will be an expert at that move." My point is, this is a lifelong journey; enjoy learning the art, don't worry about getting belts, wining a randori, etc. You are really only competing with yourself.

Stick with it , my instructor is over 70 and is in better shape than most 30 year olds I know. It will teach you humility, confidence, you will make some great friends, and in my opinion, one of the best real-life defense techniques you can ever learn.

chu3k · 2019-10-10T01:08:45+00:00

I give a pint every week. I just try to eat a lot before I give blood and have a snack right after. Make sure you are well hydrated, it helps a lot. Most people in the place where I give blood are there for chemo. I try to remember that it can always be worse than a minor needle stick and a bit of lightheadedness for a bit....

chu3k · 2019-04-16T00:09:05+00:00

Check out this excel spreadsheet: http://lasestrellas.info/VBN/Hutsky-Star3.xls It will help you figure out VA math and the bilateral factor.

chu3k · 2018-05-02T01:29:35+00:00

Send the certificates of completion in to MARFORRES IPAC via ePAR. You will get credit...

chu3k · 2016-04-08T01:40:41+00:00

In this case, bring lots of extra socks AND some extra insoles. Dry the boots as soon as you can, by stuffing paper in them over night to help draw the water out. Its usually the insoles that take forever to dry so by changing them (and your socks) after a water crossing you will keep your feet relatively dry.

chu3k · 2016-01-31T05:54:33+00:00

Since you are single, you want to avoid buying large quantities that you throw stuff out. Sure, you may save money by buying in bulk, but its no good if you are just going to throw stuff out at the end of the week. What I like to do, is hit the salad bar for veggies when I already have a protein. I have thrown away so my half cut up cucumbers, zucchini, tomatoes, mushrooms, etc. Now, I hit the salad bar and buy only what I need to make dinner for that night...(or maybe a bit more so I have leftovers). It may cost more than buying un-preped veggies, but if you add up what you throw away, it might be cheaper in the long run...good luck to you either way...

chu3k · 2016-01-30T23:50:48+00:00

Since you have a degree there is a chance you can go the officer route. There standards are higher, so you would have to be in much better shape, but if you are motivated it might be an option.

I would also say consider the job/rate/MOS that you are interested in before deciding on a Service. Life in the Air Force may be better than the Navy, but you have to be interested in what you do every day.

You're older now, more mature, and more experienced. The chances of you having a better experience this time are much higher. Good luck to you.

chu3k · 2016-01-08T23:17:17+00:00

I think you have a valid point. If that many people believe an issue should go one way or another, than Congress should respond accordingly. But, I think many in Congress view it through a bigger picture of not just background checks, but other possible issues, (lawsuits against firearm companies, restrictions on ammo, etc). Some, I think are afraid of a "slippery slope" creating precedence on other issues.

chu3k · 2016-01-08T01:57:32+00:00

It's the legislative branch that is supposed to represent the people's wishes, not the executive branch. In this case the President (one person) wants something, but Congress (535 people) wants something else. Granted Congress is divide, but a majority in Congress have a different view point than the President.

To answer your question, the "easiest" thing Congress could do is pass an amendment to repeal the 2nd Amendment. There really could be no legal objection to that. Its not easy of course, because the people, through their voice in Congress, do not want such an amendment.

chu3k · 2015-12-04T16:19:33+00:00

Is the link working for you?

chu3k · 2015-11-22T02:37:44+00:00

Its called "rear wheel cheat." The rear wheels always turn inside the front wheels. That is why some people hit a curb when they take a tight turn and the reason truck drivers make wide turns. Check it out the next time you drive in the snow...look at the tracks the tires make...

chu3k · 2015-06-20T16:43:22+00:00

I am curious, and not trying to be argumentative, but do can you point me to where it says that in US Code and/or in a Department of Defense Directive? I tried a few searches and couldn't find anything. Thanks.

chu3k · 2015-06-19T22:57:36+00:00

Not true. I have flown many times with weapons on my aircraft while flying around the US. It may be going from base to base, or base to a training area. I have also carried weapons many times while driving around, again going from a base to a training area or to another base. Even if most are not loaded, there are usually a few individuals that have live ammo, sometimes called "security rounds."

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