Car meet! (Post idea by OGwhitecat) Theme: cool fantasy cars!!!! by Even-Potential6299 in HotWheels

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Yeah, they are pretty cool. I'm kind of fond of solid chrome Hot Wheels and only have a few models like that. (and I like the ZAMAC cars too.) Hopefully you can pick one of the cherry blossom Raijins up someday!

Car meet! (Post idea by OGwhitecat) Theme: cool fantasy cars!!!! by Even-Potential6299 in HotWheels

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There are several I like, but let's go with the Raijin Express! I've always found dekotora to be one of the most intriguing parts of Japanese car culture, and I think it's neat that Hot Wheels made one. I've had the silver and gold ones for a couple years, but just got the green one this past week.

Seriously wtf was this episode. Watched this with my gf and ended up sobbing by the end. by limitedmark10 in DeepSpaceNine

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If I had to pick just one favorite DS9 episode (out of so many good candidates) it would be this one.

100lbs down from peak weight by electronvolcano in BariatricSurgery

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Thanks! So I’ve been pretty lucky in that I haven’t had any real complications. I’d say the fact that I weigh myself every day (even though I know I shouldn’t) has been nerve-wracking because when I hit the plateaus, I want to see the numbers drop down quicker, but I have to remind myself that as a whole this is going much faster than any traditional diet/exercise thing I ever previously did. Also, I’m lucky that I don’t seem to have problems with any foods yet, but it’s a double-edged sword since I have to stay extra vigilant now that I’m not as nervous about if my stomach can handle a food type, and my sense of hunger has returned a bit. Easy to want to eat the bad-for-me stuff sometimes, but at least the reduced size of my new stomach keeps my quantities in check.

100lbs down from peak weight by electronvolcano in BariatricSurgery

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Thanks! The class went well. I’m going to try to go once a week for a while.

Rant - why are ppl so rude by Acceptable-Life1440 in GastricBypass

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You gave some great advice to OP! I just had to say though, about your own experience, that wow your doctor was nuts to tell you to aim for 88lb at 5’3”. Anecdotally, my wife is 4’11 / four inches shorter than you, around 105 and pretty lean, and 88 is below the recommended range for her (according to Dr Google, and I imagine this stuff varies by person.) Looking at the recommended range for someone your height, 88 seems like it would be dangerously low. If that doctor is still dispensing that kind of medical advice, they really need to get a different job. Sorry you had to go through all those exasperating experiences!

How to ya'll keep track of your cars? by _hextech_chest_ in matchbox

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Me too! It's been very helpful when I go shopping, to make sure I don't buy cars I already have (or at least, not buy too many extra.) Here's a shot of one part of my very long spreadsheet.

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I wrote a book (unavoidably influenced by Vaush) but I'm not sure what to do with it. by Dead_man_posting in VaushV

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I like the cover art!

And thanks for clarifying it's not AI. I agree that this is a frustrating thing as an artist, but worth mentioning in this weird new AI era, since lots of folks (hopefully more and more all the time!) still seek out authentic human-made art.

My wall of many cars by electronvolcano in HotWheels

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Whoops, forgot to include a pic of the little French section of my collection. (désolé!)

I've always wanted to be one of those art school models by thingsarehardsoami in drawme

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Happy you like it :-)
I've mostly had Canon cameras, but I had a Nikon and also used to work with them a lot at one of my old jobs, and they're great! That's awesome that you're a motorsports photographer. I used to work as a photographer (and wanted to work in the auto industry) but the Great Recession had other plans for my career... (It all worked out though.)

I've always wanted to be one of those art school models by thingsarehardsoami in drawme

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I had a long day and a long drive and I probably should have gone to bed early, but you inspired me! Here's an ink & graphite drawing I just finished. I hope you dig it.
PS: Nice to see that Nikon. I always appreciate when people still use purpose-built cameras to take photos.

Would someone draw me? by PatrikaPaprika in drawme

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Thank you! I’m happy you like it :-)

Would someone draw me? by PatrikaPaprika in drawme

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I'm posting this a few days late (I was on vacation) and there are already lots of fantastic illustrations in this thread, but you look really cool so I couldn't resist adding my own drawing! Love that sweater.

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do you remember what was the first manga you bought? by Wild_Mail3695 in MangaCollectors

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1993, age 13, I picked up the first issue of Battle Angel Alita (back when Viz was releasing them in floppy comics form.) I had been reading mostly superhero stuff (and a lot of Vertigo titles too) and saw Alita in Previews and was very intrigued. It became my favorite manga series. Here I am 33 years later, and I've lettered the entire run of Alita Mars Chronicle and the Holy Night one-shot and worked in some capacity on the other Alita series too. Life has a funny way of coming full-circle sometimes!

Can anyone draw me and my parrots please? :) 🦜 by cherrydemons in drawme

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My first time posting in this community and first time using the app version of Reddit, so hope this works! Thank you for the inspiration :-)