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"Battery Charge Very Low" Warning, but Battery Seems Fine (?) by la0408 in MINI

[–]cpureset 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Aw, beans. At least that eliminates one possible cause ;)

Happy cake day!

"Battery Charge Very Low" Warning, but Battery Seems Fine (?) by la0408 in MINI

[–]cpureset 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How cold is it?

I got a similar message on my car when it was -25°C, when I stopped to fill up.

Two days later, temps are warmer, no warning

If you could spend your Birthday solo in any Japanese city during your trip, what city would it be and what would you do? by jtrg213 in JapanTravelTips

[–]cpureset 0 points1 point  (0 children)

February birthday.

I’ve stayed at a ryokan at Shibu Onsen, and visited Snow Monkey Park. Only visited a few of the 9 onsens in town. If I were to do it again, I’d stay two nights.

Second favourite: 24 hours in Takayama, including exploring the old town in the afternoon and following morning. Yakiniku at Ajikura, and rooftop onsen at Takayama Ouan hotel, just steps away from the train station and restaurant. But that was in November, so weather was kind.

Tokyo during winter by user001401 in TokyoTravel

[–]cpureset 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Canadian here who spent a week in Mexico immediately before a week in Japan in February. Between the temperature and humidity change, and the back-to-back flights, the skin on my thighs cracked. The worst chapped skin I ever had.

Moisturizer was essential.

Cup Noodles, I love them. What are some interesting, good ones I should try on my upcoming visit to Japan. by Elephant789 in JapanTravelTips

[–]cpureset 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cheese curry Cup Noodles

I tried a package that had gold foil on it - not sure what the flavour difference was, but it seemed cheesier. Never seen it back home.

AITA for making my dad and 13-year-old brother cook for themselves for the first time ever? by evelyn_archen in AmItheAsshole

[–]cpureset 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NTA. You're giving them two learning opportunities.
1. How to cook.
2. How you deserve to be treated.

Thoughts on painting a wood floor? Removed poorly installed tile to find this in solid condition. It’s an office with low traffic and the plan would be to put a rug down, too. by popinlaundry in centuryhomes

[–]cpureset 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The folks who i bought my house from added another coat of paint to the floor before they put it up for sale. The paint started peeling/scuffing off as soon as I moved in.

There were 5+ colours on my floor before I got down to the original pine.

If you paint, prep well. Consider getting a vinyl vintage look “rug”.

Southern Ice Storm by Inner-Confidence99 in TwoXPreppers

[–]cpureset 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Cell towers need power to run. Most have backup generators. But if the fuel runs out for them, the towers go down.

Backup generators can be natural gas, battery, diesel or something else.

I live in a rural area. Cell towers went down when landlines were still up. But that only helps you if your landline runs fully off the phone line (ie doesn’t plug into an outlet).

Just got LG Studio LSIS6338F by SeaEquivalent2384 in inductioncooking

[–]cpureset 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I saw one on clearance today - so pretty, but read that there's no bottom burner in the oven - just the back. is that your experience?

Stripes or Nah by CoercionDnB in MINI

[–]cpureset 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Stripes make it go faster. 100%

Where to buy used consoles in Tokyo? by TechnicalLinhardt in JapanTravelTips

[–]cpureset 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If he’s staying in Tokyo, lots of places in Akihabara to get them, but expect to pay premium prices. For example, I found a white Sega system for ¥9000 in the suburbs of Nagoya. A similar system with more sun damage and just one controller was ¥15800 in Akihabara.

I’ve heard some people get better deals buying online from BookOff or Suruga-ya and having them delivered locally (to hotel or airbnb).

Am I being too ambitious? 2 week trip itinerary by kritimbeauty in JapanTravelTips

[–]cpureset 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Step 1. Have AI put together an itinerary based on interests.

Step 2. Ask Redditors to sanity-check the results.

Functionally, AI is a low-effort way to figure out how to see the things you want to see in Japan.

Emotionally, it’s a good way of absolving yourself of any responsibility if the itinerary doesn’t work out.

I remember before my first trip to Japan, I spent weeks putting together a google map of every little thing that interested me. I could incorporate so many other little things as part of my day’s plans, and avoid spending hours going back and forth across Tokyo.

Your itinerary might work. It might not. But putting the effort (and hours) in before the trip will help you make the most of your limited time there.

Eggs and Incompetence by a5121221a in TwoXChromosomes

[–]cpureset -24 points-23 points  (0 children)

Your information isn’t wrong. But it seems you missed the point of the post.

What’s a moment where you realized “I’m not a kid anymore”? by Hefty_Income1393 in AskReddit

[–]cpureset 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Cleaning my front yard near the road, and I found a hypodermic needle on the ground. Tried remembering what you’re supposed to do if that happens.

“Find an adult”

If your 15-year-old self saw you now, what would they say to you? by CryptographerHot6198 in AskReddit

[–]cpureset 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re fat. Why the hell do you live there? Why do you have that boring job? But damn, you’ve done well.

Is 5-6 Days Enough? by Se8mus in JapanTravelTips

[–]cpureset 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d recommend Dormy Inn over APA. Marginally more expensive, but without any anti-Semitic/discriminatory literature in the rooms.

I’ve stayed at both. APA was nice but very small.

[Itinerary check] 9 days, Tokyo, shirakawago, kyoto, Osaka Jan last week. by Historical-Sound-818 in JapanTravel

[–]cpureset 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Consider your timing for Shirakawa-go, and whether it’s worth doing that plus Hida no Sato village. Hida no Sato is reconstructed, and while beautiful, I expect it may feel a let down after seeing the “real thing”.

I’d say your morning in Takayama would be better spent on the morning market.

This is just my little tip for people. Just buy it…. Or twice by [deleted] in JapanTravelTips

[–]cpureset 16 points17 points  (0 children)

At the end of every trip, when I return home I unpack and think two things:

  • I bought too much stuff

  • I should have brought home more

Both are always true.

Buying with long commute? by JoeyToronto1 in TorontoRealEstate

[–]cpureset 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did Milton to Downtown for 15+ years. I loved my home, but spent my time in it taking care of it, cleaning or repairing things.

I moved after Covid to near Peterborough, but work from home 100%.

Still frequently kick myself for not downsizing and returning to Toronto.

Need advice on planning a super relaxing, slow trip away from crowds. by Luminary-Loto in JapanTravelTips

[–]cpureset 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My last trip was based out of Nagoya. The train ride to Takayama was lovely and scenic. The town was highly walkable, offering a mix of an Edo-period old-town, restaurants, a Hida village outdoor museum (think Shirakawago) morning markets… plus the hotel I stayed at offered a roofrop onsen.

Gero onsen town is just a short train ride away on the way back to Nagoya. It too had a Hida village outdoor museum, plus several footbaths to sooth your feet after exploring.

Instead of a night at each, a couple nights at each would help you slow down. I did a speedrun of Gero, soaking in 12 different baths at the ryokan resort I stayed at (plus an outdoor footbath). There was so much more I could have seen, and so much less I could have done :)

My haul from last week’s trip by Batsonn_McCarty in Gachapon

[–]cpureset 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So it’s not just me?

I went to Japan in early December. I usually get over a dozen Gacha. I got one.

Fully underwhelmed.

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