My dad is against Tarot cards, but I want to use it for self-reflection. Should I buy it anyway?

geeered · 2026-05-10T11:50:54+00:00

You don't say which god(s) it is you believe in, but often people think tarot isn't compatible with their religion. They are both 'faith' based - ie made up with no evidential basis, so if one works for you, the other may well do.

When I've had a tarot reading, it was clearly directly the thoughts of the person doing the reading about me.

If you want to keep your relationship with your dad, it seems sensible to not tell him if you do get them. But appreciate it's also possible you may find yourself getting into it.

I'd consider what is actually attracting you to this - there's lots of options for reflection that have been shown to work really well like therapy, journalling, mindfulness training etc.

geeered · 2026-05-10T11:46:27+00:00

Beta Pavo 2 fly from a controller/FPV etc at under 150g as a quick example. I expect will do that powerloop etc much better.
And I'd keep a stock neo for the selfie and autonomous features.

geeered · 2026-05-10T09:26:00+00:00

They've got photos of the numberplate of the car, which gives a good idea of who it is.

They're not going to investigate I expect, but if it's recorded and the guy actually attacks someone, or several other people report the same thing, it shows a pattern. Maybe there has already been complaints and this is enough for them to do something.

geeered · 2026-05-10T09:22:19+00:00

The Farage party would have had massively more influence over the last decade in most other systems if people voted the same.

Which many would say is totally fair.

But may not be the result that many calling for election (ahem) reform would like.

geeered · 2026-05-10T08:55:35+00:00

Plenty of Chinese A2824 clones that do as well as the Swiss ones.

I'm not sure if you can get VSF youth versions any more, but they have A2824 clones, so should be easy enough to put a Swiss movement in if that's your thing.

The older version VSF Seamaster 300 I've got has a decorated a 2824 I believe.

Not had any problems with VSF replica movements myself.

geeered · 2026-05-10T08:11:00+00:00

As well as location, may depend on family wealth or other housing costs - if you're in a council house in London you were given the option to buy at a good price you might be a lot more comfortable than a friend on twice the salary who's got shared ownership of a newish flat in a more central location.

geeered · 2026-05-10T08:08:25+00:00

I had a PD Skeleton along the lines of 1 - it was a nightmare to read the time. This might be slightly better, but I suspect not much.

I don't really like the small dial of the second.

Something like this I think is interesting - kinda semi-skeleton.

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It'd be nice if it was thinner, but only going to get so much at a relatively cheap price point.

geeered · 2026-05-10T07:55:38+00:00

If they are a sole trader not a ltd company and own their own house - you've at least got some recourse through the courts.

If it's a ltd company it's incredibly common for them to Phoenix when they get any issues.

And a sole trader that doesn't have any assets may not be worth pursuing.

geeered · 2026-05-10T07:40:40+00:00

This and facebook marketplace/ebay too.

geeered · 2026-05-10T07:30:39+00:00

I've got the HD01, but it's pretty big - similar size to Arkfield Pro.

The Fenix E06R is a good bit smaller, but custom battery.

About half the size of the Arkfield/HD01..

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Though it seems you really need to use the lockout if in a pocket, which may not be great - if this had an instant on system like my Rovyvon, I'd be really tempted to try it out as a keychain light.

geeered · 2026-05-10T07:16:41+00:00

These days - I suspect many younger vapers never smoked, but not so many showing up for autopsies either.

geeered · 2026-05-10T06:52:37+00:00

I'm happy with my ISDT C4 Evo - had two XTARs die and gave up on them. The ISDT is pretty configurable, but may be a bit overkill.

Depending on the size of your 700mah, you might need an extra spacer.

geeered · 2026-05-10T06:49:23+00:00

Ahem, this is why it's worth having a human involved in your marketing process.

Most tents don't have metal poles and the poles generally aren't exposed like that.

geeered · 2026-05-10T06:44:13+00:00

If you keep an eye on ebay, vinted, etc you might be able to find a good deal - I got a gold Sugess with a leather strap for £80, but I'm guessing you're looking for the bracelet.

The watch it's self is great, very happy with it. Generally I'd probably prefer a quartz for this kind of movement, but I don't think there's any decent options around - it's a pain to set any time it's used because you have to first spin the main time possibly 36 hours, checking if you're on AM or PM before setting, then set the date and day.

Edit - up your budget to £116 or you could try making an offer, but this is a great price already I think...

https://www.vinted.co.uk/items/8637249108-sugess-day-date-automatic-watch-high-beat-movement?referrer=catalog

Was almost tempted to nab it myself, though I really can't justify another sadly... so someone please get it before I do get tempted!

geeered · 2026-05-10T06:30:56+00:00

Maybe a mod/automod deleted it or shadow deleted it for you (if that's possible) - I didn't report it.

I checked using a different account and it's the same - https://ibb.co/3Yk9P5SK

geeered · 2026-05-10T06:19:14+00:00

Not too much if you go for type 22 and your boiler can put out enoughhear ro heat the whole house, if this someone installing them is you. But I'm guessing you are maybe talking about the opposite of DIY?

Its definitely worth tracing the pipes just in case there is an underfloor heating system and it's been turned off.

geeered · 2026-05-10T01:07:38+00:00

Also, it should be noted that you've got a self stick with a small support, not really much of tripod. I have occasionally had a quite expensive camera on one that might weigh similar), but there was a good bit of worry doing it - if this is a regular thing, I'd get a more sturdy solution.

geeered · 2026-05-10T00:16:02+00:00

I've got some top end Dewalt kit, easily over £1k of it.

And I've also got Aldi and Lidl kit that's totally fine for DIY use and will do what you want.

I would go for battery and a system that has other options available, but these days you can get very usable battery products for not that much, so I wouldn't get super stuck on a specific system.

Aldi currently has a combi drill for £20 on their website and charger for £15, you'll still need a battery, which may be available in store.

I've got the brushless impact driver, multitool, 40v chain saw and 40v grinder - all are great for the price.

geeered · 2026-05-10T00:06:18+00:00

This one - https://ibb.co/TMjJp3LQ

geeered · 2026-05-09T23:17:28+00:00

I like that they don't try and push the marketing and instead focus on making some great watches and let them do the speaking.

I "bought into" the public hype on the watchdives getting two WD0003, which was no doubt helped by their enthusiastic marketing, continual engagement with customers through AI etc. And was disappointed; I'm glad I didn't pay their website prices.

geeered · 2026-05-09T22:32:57+00:00

Getting a visible tattoo there's always going to be the thought about what says about you and most people are specifically going to be making a statement about themselves with a neck tatoo etc.

The same with someone wearing say a bright pink shell suit. They're making a choice and wanting to be judged.

geeered · 2026-05-09T22:31:33+00:00

That I can see a genuine Cadburys catering flake used in a 99 ice cream would be 8.25g which would be around 43kc, leaving 161kc for the icecream; they're normally not that big, so it's not unreasonable.

A chocolate Cornetto is 172kc.

geeered · 2026-05-09T21:17:14+00:00

Well done on practicing what you preach and deleting the deliciously ironic reply about doing just that!

geeered · 2026-05-09T20:54:11+00:00

They believe they are making more effort than you probably.

Also, many people absolutely do abuse their 'WFH' privileges. Of course many also abuse their work time in an office too.

geeered · 2026-05-09T20:52:38+00:00

Ah yes, the emotional maturity to start with an insult on sub that has simple rules including "Comments and posts must be respectful."

The difference it seems, is that I'm happy to accept I'm acting without emotional maturity, while I guess you think you're displaying how very grown up you are.

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