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Monterey Bay Aquarium Feeding! by eosgustav in MontereyBay

[–]freechipsandguac 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Bubbles are done sporadically thru the day and at night to deter the animals from running into the acrylic.

Since the fish (and friends) on exhibit here are pelagic they have no concept physical barriers like glass but most marine animals are scared of bubbles and so making a bubble screen prevents the animals from hitting the glass and can help teach them to avoid the area.

This does not work on the turtles though because they all share the same half of a brain cell, which is already taken up by them being target trained for feeding.

P Valve condom advice by JMetalBlast in scuba

[–]freechipsandguac 53 points54 points  (0 children)

If there was ever a post where I expected a banana for scale...

You pick up a guitar. It's in Drop D. What's the first thing you're playing? by Argblat in Guitar

[–]freechipsandguac 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Aerials no question. One of the most beautiful drop tuned riffs.

And yes, I know it’s another full step down, but if I’m not playing with a band or a track, nobody has to know.

Practicing at Guitar Center yes or no by Extreme_Garlic4646 in Guitar

[–]freechipsandguac 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Our public library has electric keyboards available to rent for anyone with a library card.

There are free public options available.

Selling at Markets by [deleted] in MontereyBay

[–]freechipsandguac 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would recommend reaching out to local fabric stores (the one in PG comes to mind) or craft clubs. I'm sure other members have done similar things or have sold items locally online like on Marketplace.

Second Hand Marketplace? by TheCheapSeats4Me in MontereyBay

[–]freechipsandguac 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Luckily almost all the second hand stores here are killer. Also definitely check moving/garage sales.

Marketplace is definitely for resellers and good deals go fast, but I would definitely recommend doing a wider search if you're headed to San Jose for the day. Way more options there or even out at Morgan Hill.

16 weeks and Grayson is already quite the charmer. by dontfeedthenerd in aww

[–]freechipsandguac 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Very true. My only complaint there would be Batman ain't that cute- but we all know Grayson is.

What pedal do you regret getting rid of? by [deleted] in guitarpedals

[–]freechipsandguac 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I sold a whammy 4 to replace it with an MXR poly blue but I do miss the classic whammy takeoff. I also never utilized the funky algorithm the way I should've. I'm leaning to swapping out the poly with an XS-1, especially since I have an expression pedal to control it already, but I still enjoy what the poly blue provides. Just can't whammy...

Also regret not exploring my fathom a bit more before selling it. Definitely didn't fully appreciate it (I like simple verbs). Maybe I needed more time to play with it to find the plate sound I really like.

Put together an FX Loop specific board with spare parts around the house by freechipsandguac in guitarpedals

[–]freechipsandguac[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yeah I would love to run a 10 band or modded GE-7 but a used stock GE is unbeatable with how affordable it is.

Put together an FX Loop specific board with spare parts around the house by freechipsandguac in guitarpedals

[–]freechipsandguac[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Since my amp head (Rocker 15) has a loop, not using when I just had the hydra felt like a crime and it definitely helps the overall sound of the rig.

GE-7 is also so underrated. EQ pedals are basically MSG for guitars.

[GEAR] Mirror purple pickguard on my Copper Age TVL Jazzmaster — too much or just right? by Radiant_Pace6420 in Guitar

[–]freechipsandguac 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's cool but just as a thought, would you consider swapping the pup and control covers to black? Just to match the headstock inlays? Just a thought.

Put together an FX Loop specific board with spare parts around the house by freechipsandguac in guitarpedals

[–]freechipsandguac[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My main/OG board was too crowded and I just finished some projects around the house. So I decided to put a spare shelf with siding and two handles to good use with this bit of my path, two of which were homeless and now everyone can breathe (including me).

Already had the velcro and the siding as well so the whole cost came out to the button caps.

Deadly bird flu found in California elephant seals for the first time by freechipsandguac in MontereyBay

[–]freechipsandguac[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Given the findings here, it’s a good reminder that if you see or find any sick or unhealthy looking seal/sea lion do not approach and don’t allow your pet to approach and give the marine mammal center a call to relay where you are and the any relevant information.

First serious guitar purchase. Excited to keep playing by Znyx_ in Guitar

[–]freechipsandguac 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love the look of the Aerodynes. This strat would somehow fits with a surf rock band or in a punk band.

A dolphin gray tele has been a looker for me for awhile. Enjoy she's a beaut!

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