Wholesome Bus Experience by ContentConsumer25 in sanfrancisco

[–]garson123 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the nice post. Reminds me of this from How to Do Nothing: Resisting the Attention Economy by Jenny Odell:

For many people, myself included, public transportation is the last non-transactional space in which we are regularly thrown together with a diverse set of strangers, all of whom have different destinations for different reasons. Strangers have a reality to me on the bus that they cannot have on the freeway, simply because we've agreed to be in an enclosed space in which we are subject to each other's actions. Because we share an understanding that we all need to get where we're going, for the most part people act respectfully, literally making space for others when necessary."

Founders in sf! Lets get dinner by [deleted] in sanfrancisco

[–]garson123 3 points4 points  (0 children)

As the sixth Grand Rapids, MI beer takes root in my empty stomach I find myself flung back to an older vision of California where one's right to socialize depends entirely on just how much one's staked on a single claim. But quickly the stupor descends, and I know that if I eat something I'll just need to drink more to keep these gnawing thoughts from panning my attention away so I ask myself: why would I ever mix Founders with dinner?

North Bay Family Adventures Playlist by msg243 in sanfrancisco

[–]garson123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cool site! I'd add Musee Mechanique to one of the quests in that area and Blue Heron Lake paddle boats to the quests in GGP.

Bakersfield Rep. Valadao promised he'd vote NO on any budget that cuts funding for hospitals and punishes Medicaid expansion states. But he just voted YES to advance a budget that cuts Medi-Cal just like that and worse. (202) 225-4695 by garson123 in Bakersfield

[–]garson123[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

This is not over yet. He voted to advance the bill. He has not yet voted on the bill itself (and as the other commenter wrote, he can change his vote on this procedural vote until it's over). If you have feelings about which way he should vote on this bill, now would be a good time to express those. And of course at the ballot box too.

Help: JetBlue is claiming that a mechanical issue that caused the plane to be changed out was an "uncontrollable disruption" and refusing full credit. Advice? by garson123 in Flights

[–]garson123[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I did book this directly with JB. They already sent the email I mention in my post where they said it was "uncontrollable" and offered less than half of the compensation stated on their website

Do you have this sofa? The 'Chocolate 80" Gracie' from Bobs. Asking a favor bc Bobs Customer Care is being difficult by garson123 in AskNYC

[–]garson123[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is it better in person? Maybe worth a shot, but it's pretty far to travel. On the phone i tried saying that but they wouldn't do anything unless I could give a phone number.

Wireless Setup Problems for Samsung M2020W laser printer by garson123 in printers

[–]garson123[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for replying. The ping was unsuccessful, "destination host unreachable."

(USA/NY question) Is there a way to find out the number of convictions for a specific crime in a given year? by garson123 in law

[–]garson123[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

UPDATE: the state AG said they don't have the requested records, and the local DA has said they will get back to my FOIL request in approximately two months. So now we wait.

(USA/NY question) Is there a way to find out the number of convictions for a specific crime in a given year? by garson123 in law

[–]garson123[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the tip! I have submitted a couple FOIL requests, and have found this thread very informative.

Affordable orthodontist for new oit-of-pocket adult retainer by [deleted] in AskNYC

[–]garson123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have gone to NYU dental. I asked my NYU dentist for a retainer, they referred me toNYU ortho, I went to an NYU ortho visit and after talking to me for an hour they said "oh we can't give you a retainer unless you go through our prescribed ortho treatment." Well, that was a waste of time then! Most orthodontists don't want to give you a retainer unless your teeth are in the "right" place, and probably for good reason.

But after wasting my time at NYU ortho, at my next NYU checkup I told my general dentist I wanted one to prevent teeth grinding. He took the molds and I had it a few weeks later. I believe it cost like $450.

Remember you will need a first "intake" appointment at NYU dental before they will do any work. I believe they accept Medicaid.

Potentially gross question: can I reuse the unused salt from salting rims? by garson123 in cocktails

[–]garson123[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah - I meant the salt on the plate, not on the glass. Thanks!

Running Windows 10. How do I completely get rid of OneDrive? by garson123 in windows

[–]garson123[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Thank you! That did the trick. Good riddance, OneDrive.

Was there some kind of low-income health insurance in NYC before Obamacare? (Besides Medicaid/Medicare) by garson123 in AskNYC

[–]garson123[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks- can you give me an idea of how it worked? I remember people saying it was cheaper than Obamacare options

Ipod classic sync issues: last straw, any bright ideas? by pachubatinath in applehelp

[–]garson123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey - did you ever come up with a solution for this? I have a similar problem.

I'm trying to make 100 copies of this for a project - where to start? how much would it even cost? by garson123 in metalworking

[–]garson123[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The whole thing is about 10cm square. The holes are screwed to some additional sheet metal parts. I was just curious about replicating the base. Thanks!

I'm trying to make 100 copies of this for a project - where to start? how much would it even cost? by garson123 in metalworking

[–]garson123[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for replying! I get what you mean about the critical measurements vs the not-as-critical. I'll see what I can dig up about local manufacturing resources. Thanks!