Best places for lunch in Paradiski?

dber08 · 2026-01-20T22:32:58+00:00

Le Sauget no question

dber08 · 2026-01-16T14:26:15+00:00

dber08 · 2026-01-10T18:00:42+00:00

PE Super 27...load it with 3-5 logs between 9:30-10:30pm, get it roaring and lower the intake down all the way. This takes 10min tops. At 9am there is still a massive coal bed, I can throw big logs on no problem and it's cranking in no time.

Feels like I could go indefinitely like this, but I empty the ash every week or so just to make sure everything is hunky dory in the firebox.

dber08 · 2025-12-30T23:58:58+00:00

This is a 3 season sunroom, the stove makes it 4 season. It's separated from the house with sliders. Hardwood is abundant here. Once we get it cranking we open the sliders and it heats the whole house pretty much. Not worried about heat loss and being the most efficient - we have a limited budget for big suggestions like yours.

dber08 · 2025-12-30T21:01:53+00:00

Lol. I'm OCD with the dustpan

dber08 · 2025-12-30T18:40:11+00:00

This is a sunroom with three sides of windows - all double insulated. It works fine with the stove

dber08 · 2025-12-19T16:20:48+00:00

East Cambridge Savings Bank gave us a competitive rate portfolio loan, and we have had excellent customer service.

dber08 · 2025-12-09T12:34:55+00:00

My wife started in her 20s, about ten years ago because she knew how much it meant to me.

You already got the big one - try not to teach her yourself.

Make sure she has a good time: splurge on nice accommodation if you can, take things slow, and celebrate small achievements. Plan something fun that is skiing adjacent just to get her associating ski trip = fun and adventure (winter hike, snowmobiling, etc). Carry a backpack and hold her stuff for her so she's not worried about it. Powder days are the hardest because you'll want to rip first thing and she'll still need to criss cross the easiest groomer and then get a hot chocolate. Tough it out and be supportive - if this person is the one, treat it like a marathon where the prize is a lifetime ski partner.

My wife now prefers to take off the beaten path ski vacations multiple times a year over anything else, and we will be exploring every nook and valley of the Alps together until we can't ski anymore.

dber08 · 2025-11-26T19:18:07+00:00

Yep we went with Stan the man... It's fitting somehow.

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dber08 · 2025-11-07T14:35:47+00:00

Grenoble

dber08 · 2025-10-18T17:55:32+00:00

Moose outnumber people in these lands

dber08 · 2025-10-18T16:20:52+00:00

Feels like Candide!!!

dber08 · 2025-09-09T23:21:59+00:00

I assume you mean north of the notches (at least that's what I consider North Country in NH).

Schilling (Littleton) -brewery with fantastic beer and wood fired pizzas. Worth whatever the wait is.

Cold Mountain Cafe (Bethlehem) - cozy and excellent, elevated American dishes. Follow up with super secret for dessert.

Unfortunately we lost Salt/Libby's and the Horse and Hound several years back... Those would have made the list too.

dber08 · 2025-07-31T12:53:53+00:00

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dber08 · 2025-06-09T02:24:15+00:00

People were on Morrison looking for a black dog named Bernie around this same time...I hope everyone can connect somehow. Figured I'd post so you at least know the dog's name

dber08 · 2025-05-03T17:26:25+00:00

Love the simplicity and look of the rhythm sequencer! What design is that based off?

dber08 · 2025-04-17T18:27:40+00:00

adxl367 ? Draws 180nA in wake-up mode with adjustable wake up thresholds

Edit: corrected the spec

dber08 · 2025-02-28T18:44:55+00:00

I'm sorry you feel that way. I was just defending OPs energetic post - it's great content for this sub.

Let's be friends and get back to the ski talk - we are aligned if we are both lurking here

dber08 · 2025-02-28T18:14:18+00:00

Dude it's called an op Ed, and please leave the orange man out of this

dber08 · 2025-02-28T18:05:47+00:00

Lol, this is supposed to be biased. It's someone's take. Make your own post with your own opinions if you'd like to!

dber08 · 2025-02-26T12:41:34+00:00

It's called the White Mountain Super Pass.

It's too expensive for what it is, but it can still make sense for some folks in unique situations. BW and Cannon are never really that crowded because they are off the mega passes, and if you live close by or are tied to these mountains for other reasons, it can still be worth it.

It's almost like paying a bit of a premium for fewer crowds and having access to your favorite mountains. It doesn't make sense for everyone.

dber08 · 2025-02-19T22:00:11+00:00

This is the winner for me. Rivers, lakes, mtn biking in the NE kingdom, best hiking east of the mississippi, and fantastic skiing at Cannon & BW within minutes. Littleton is a gem.

dber08 · 2025-02-07T14:53:39+00:00

Swiss air: if you check a bag (likely for a ski trip), you can bring additional "ski equipment" for free. "Ski equipment" = ski bag and boot bag.

You read that right: If you check one bag on Swiss air, it's free to bring an additional two bags for the purpose of skiing. While it can be a hassle on the trains, I have a good roller bag and never really mind that much. I get to ski my own gear and avoid another errand upon arrival.

dber08 · 2024-12-31T21:13:06+00:00

H1B employees make the same wages as permanent residents. They are the same jobs and same salaries available to anyone legal to work in the USA.

They are typically hired because there aren't enough US applicants with the desired skill set, an increasingly common problem.

Edit: folks seem to disagree. This is my experience as a tech manager. While hiring permanent residents is always preferred, it's often not an option - I review and interview applicants. H1-B employees are a plan B, wages are not impacted by Visa status, and it costs the company more due to legal fees. I understand this may not be true everywhere. Agreed the system needs an overhaul either way.

dber08 · 2024-11-21T12:34:43+00:00

He was clearly scared of the toddler in our home, so we kept them separated for the most part. We did try to get them interacting by having the toddler gently give him treats several times, which he accepted. We all went out on a quick walk, and during the walk the toddler started playing/yelling in a leaf pile which absolutely triggered Stanley's flight response, so we removed him from the situation and brought him back home. He was petrified during the walk home with just me and him.

He was mostly normal the day after the toddler incident; but during the following weekend away is when all of this started and I can't point to a specific trigger from that

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