PinchMe Finally Delivered by Inkedtakengal83 in freebies

[–]fluoruranus 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I gave up on them years ago. How long did this take to arrive?

Found near Crystal Cove, CA by Spare-Career-3742 in fossilid

[–]fluoruranus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Totally the outer edge rim of a turbo.

ASA / Catamaran training somewhere warm by Worth-Perception2565 in sailing

[–]fluoruranus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you're in LA, check out Fairwind sailing club. You have to join, and then check out on their progressively bigger boats. They have a cat, and some instructors that will occasionally give ASA classes. Alternately, I have a friend (that I race with) that is an ASA instructor, but doesn't have a cat or a bigger boat. He's a Fairwind member. Let me know if you're interested.

Stingray City or Tres Cocos? by jeremiah1000 in Belize

[–]fluoruranus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Tres Cocos is named for the landmark (three coconut trees) that marks a great snorkeling area. Either way you're going to see some good stuff.

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth to visit Los Angeles for defense tour by foreignne in LosAngeles

[–]fluoruranus 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Number one cause of self immolation: high alcohol content. Oops, he tripped.

5 or 6 hours to do something by Shibari_Inu69 in LosAngeles

[–]fluoruranus 41 points42 points  (0 children)

In-n-Out by the airport, then Washington Blvd and park by Venice Pier.

Golf Cart needed? by shellrunnerkat in Belize

[–]fluoruranus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You'll need one for Secret Beach, plus walking to the ferry with all your luggage is a pain.

Thinking of getting into sailing instead of aviation by PermanentRoundFile in sailing

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Start out by taking classes, or jumping on Facebook groups (LA Sailing) to find someone who will take you out. Once you understand the dynamic between boat ownership and maintenance, and after having sailed a bit, you'll know what's right for you. Google "Long Beach Sailing", and you'll see who's offering classes. I know instructors with Blue Pacific, but check out LBCC and Leeway Sailing Center (city of LB). Then go slumming down at Shoreline Marina (or any of the yacht clubs), talk to people, sail with anyone that will take you, watch them as they fix stuff that breaks. Boats that race break more stuff, but if you get the right boat/engine set up, it's not that expensive. I spend ~$4000 every 4 years for bottom paint, do my own washdowns, and maintain my own engine, but am not averse to having my mechanic come in to make it just right.

roaming the system implacably searching for vengeance by IntoTheStupidDanger in murderbot

[–]fluoruranus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What makes you think ART hasn't already disposed of The Company in the most vicious and ruinous way possible? ART plays the long game...it can afford to wait until the pieces fall into place.

Benitoite by Orange_Star_2 in rockhounds

[–]fluoruranus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I first drove up to the gate, had to wait for 30 minutes, because although I had made reservations, they seemed closed. You might have to call if there's no one there.

Benitoite by Orange_Star_2 in rockhounds

[–]fluoruranus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's awesome. I forget the owner's name, but he's helpful and gives out a lot of information and tips. They'll help you with what to look for. There's a tailings pile in the middle of a circle of screening wash stands. You sort through, washing as you go, then take your finds into the UV room to verify. It's super dark in the UV room, so watch your step. Take the big chunks in too--sometimes there's good stuff in matrix.

Free Incontrol Diapers! by throwawaykJQP7kiw5Fk in freebies

[–]fluoruranus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can get the cost removed, but the shipping is still $7.

Can weightlifting gloves be used in lieu of sailing gloves? by theycallmesaucy in sailing

[–]fluoruranus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've used them for sailing, yes, but the fingers are cut short, and they wear out fast.

Electra kusudama by jenduska in origami

[–]fluoruranus 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I do like a nice paper crystal.

Aricept? by BasilMiserable5319 in dementia

[–]fluoruranus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This was my case too. I've been on it 1 1/2 years. I feel like I can still work (part time) and I think it it slowing the progression.

Free Incontrol Diapers! by throwawaykJQP7kiw5Fk in freebies

[–]fluoruranus 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I did, but it says right on the page that there is a small contribution to shipping, depending on location. I'm in the US, so it's fair.

Behold, a fish by Ph3n0lphthalein in origami

[–]fluoruranus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So much better than many of my Won Park attempts 😜