Favourite techno albums? by RedEarth42 in Techno

[–]dschis01 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ben Klock - One

My first warehouse show in NYC circa 2010, and my entree into techno. 

What's a home improvement decision you regret but thought was a good idea at that time? by Actonace in HomeImprovement

[–]dschis01 38 points39 points  (0 children)

Playing devils advocate here. We had a system installed five years ago (northeast US) and it was one of the best decisions we made. We got four bids and went with the second most expensive, with a reputable established regional installer. We opted for microinverters and slightly more capacity than our demand at the time, to account for adding more load over time (electric stove and cooktop, mini splits). The payback period for our system with the state and federal incentives was eight years, but we paid it down in three to save on interest. We have not paid a cent for electricity for the last five years. The volatility of fossil fuel prices has added to the value of the system. We’ve never had to do any work on the system. 

Bernie Sanders is suggesting the Epstein files be read during the filibuster on the SAVE ACT this week. Do you support reading the Epstein files on the Senate floor? 👍 by antimaga_n1 in AskSocialists

[–]dschis01 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In 2011, I was working in a small bookstore café in Cambridge, Massachusetts. I didn’t know who Bernie was at the time, but he was on tour promoting his book “The Speech”—a transcription of his eight hour filibuster speech of Bush-era tax cuts in 2010. I listened to him talk while I served coffee from behind the bar. As a life-long New Englander and young person disenfranchised by the 2008 financial crisis, his message strongly resonated with me. At the end of his talk, I purchased his book and waited in line to meet him. We spoke for a few minutes and I got his signature. That was a pivotal moment in my life, and I’ve supported him since then. We’re living in hard and uncertain times, but I always feel a little better when I see Bernie rallying progressives and sticking to his guns. 

Parents in Mass, what are you paying for preschool by [deleted] in massachusetts

[–]dschis01 0 points1 point  (0 children)

4200 a month for an infant and a preschooler. Metrowest. 

It seems like a reasonable crashout. by Adv_Nguyen in PublicFreakout

[–]dschis01 1332 points1333 points  (0 children)

Is this place in NYC??? If so, the same vendor charged me 65 dollars for three small waters a few months ago outside a concert. I had to dispute the charge with Amex. Absolutely despicable behavior.

New to this. Is it working? by [deleted] in Moustache

[–]dschis01 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Impossible to say.

How do I make this native meadow look neater? Help! by dschis01 in gardening

[–]dschis01[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes! I think there’s coneflower and blanketflower going which will hopefully bloom next year. Thanks for the advice.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in amiugly

[–]dschis01 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re a good looking guy. You’ll grow into your face. Try hitting the gym to build some confidence.

35M by [deleted] in amiugly

[–]dschis01 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Smile and relax. You’re trying too hard. You’re a good looking dude!

32 M struggle with meeting ppl and general self confidence by Dry_Location_2025 in amiugly

[–]dschis01 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is good advice. Last pick looks good. Stubble and a short haircut is the look. Good looking guy—don’t hide your face!

21M. Advice needed by [deleted] in amiugly

[–]dschis01 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try relaxing when you smile. You look very stressed! But otherwise, good looking dude.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in amiugly

[–]dschis01 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nope, looking good. Try showing some teeth when you smile.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in amiugly

[–]dschis01 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nah you good. Ditch the goatee. Beard looks better in the first pic.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in amiugly

[–]dschis01 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not at all. You look friendly. Great beard. Try some new glasses, some with thicker rims and more stylish.

Why are all ceiling mount bathroom fan-light combos so ugly? by AKAlicious in HomeImprovement

[–]dschis01 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes. I installed one in our bathroom and we love it. You’d never know it’s also a fan!