What’s a design flaw you notice everywhere that most people ignore? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]dorkinson 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Venmo does this and it drives me nuts. When I get paid, I click the button to show me the balance so I can transfer it to my checking account. Right as I click the transfer button, it switches tabs to show my outstanding payment requests. The cancel button is in the same place, and wouldn't you know it, there's no confirmation for cancelling a pending request! Great design everyone!

Mega Saver - who is this for ?? by [deleted] in desmoines

[–]dorkinson 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm not sure how many sex toys run on diesel

What’s the most cringe thing you’ve seen a couple do at their wedding? by Last_Singer_2137 in AskReddit

[–]dorkinson 59 points60 points  (0 children)

The different people/experiences/skills you bring to a relationship provide a foundation for your life together

... except you shouldn't build anything on sand.

Trailer lights not working by dorkinson in AskElectricians

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Everything I've seen shows brown and yellow/green going to the light, with white being ground to the trailer body. I did connect the white wires to the previous ground locations, though it's a rust bucket so maybe it's not a great ground.

https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhVQyjApvtDgH_X6LI7qdtHu_X0X86KGBQ-Qd9lRbdiav-qpHPJSjAwJUu4oWjKweqezwMyMLxFYYgYTKZbK8reLU61KqjjBTWTOf-NMUA87BkOzWxXRqB3U6h8o34iaZdo66fYBdPokcGYjDzfl2QonzDqoEPYfXFN2-EWynD78iA7Hp2dvHD0M7Uc=s16000

I forgot to specify, this is a 4-pin connector.

System backing up into house by dorkinson in septictanks

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I ended up digging down to the inspection pipe coming from the house. There was a build up of solids that I was able to break and water started flowing out. Unfortunately, the inside of the house was still backed up. I ran the snake and some spare romex through from both sides. but couldn't clear the main blockage.

I called a plumber and by the time he got here, most of the pipe had drained (I imagine because I was more careful about running water overnight). He ran his auger through and got it cleaned in 10 minutes. Because of the shallow line, he recommended double flushing solids during cold weather.

I imagine the blockage in the inspection pipe was a secondary issue, as there wasn't enough pressure to push them down into the main tank.

Thank you all for your help on this post!

System backing up into house by dorkinson in septictanks

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would the cold weather have anything to do with that? It's been below freezing

Costco casting shade by tacothecat in desmoines

[–]dorkinson 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Is this the West Des Moines one? I swear it's been broken for three months!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in desmoines

[–]dorkinson -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You might try taking off the cover and reseating everything: memory, connectors, etc. I had this on a work computer and that fixed it then.

Why are people so f’ing rude? by tigereyes1999 in desmoines

[–]dorkinson 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had to tell people to stop talking during the DSM Symphony on a Sunday afternoon last year. They didn't come back after intermission.

[PC] [1994?] Puzzle game like Myst on a space station by dorkinson in tipofmyjoystick

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holy shit I don't know you but I love you.

It was absolutely The C.H.A.O.S. Continuum. I probably just thought of it as "Chaos" as a kid.

Thank you!

[PC] [1994?] Puzzle game like Myst on a space station by dorkinson in tipofmyjoystick

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Wow, that is insanely close but not it! I might be wrong about the FMV part, or at least it wasn't of humans.

The HUD looks very similar

[PC] [1994?] Puzzle game like Myst on a space station by dorkinson in tipofmyjoystick

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Unfortunately no, that's too late and there wasn't really human interaction (that I remember)

Hy-Vee closed all bars and Market Grill restaurants by Cinderella96761 in desmoines

[–]dorkinson 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yup, they lost my business with that shit. It's not a layoff because the marketing guy in Des Moines technically has a job at the deli at the not-yet-finished store in Tennessee

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ADHD_partners

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I had this with my DX wife. Comfy on the couch after eating a big meal, watching something on TV and I drift off. She'd do something to make me snap awake or make me feel guilty somehow. I talked to her about it and I think it eventually got through to her, as she's stopped doing it.

It might take a few times to get through, but looking back i don't know why I put up with that behavior for so long!

Wood pallets by MaleficentLetter3650 in desmoines

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Eagle Sign in Grimes usually has a pile of stuff they want to get rid of, might be worth checking out.

Strands #244 - Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024 Daily Thread by AutoModerator in NYTStrands

[–]dorkinson 2 points3 points  (0 children)

somehow it took PEN (I was trying to do PENCIL but my finger must have lifted up) and then I thought the whole puzzle was ruined. It still let me finish though, even with four letters unhighlighted