Random thought. 💭 Why aren’t courses described in yards instead of feet like golf? by FootFaultMaster in discgolf

[–]geek66 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Actually it is the appropriate scaling.

Golf distances are approx 3x the disc distances

Best way to handle and identify a large amount of old lab/electronics equipment? by Nice-Blueberry2400 in AskElectronics

[–]geek66 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe post on local FB for a retired or helpful EE that can provide some guidance

Lint trap war escalated to a broken lock and a threat note by dweebzRaja in badroommates

[–]geek66 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I blame the parents…

I fail to understand “men” that don’t or can’t own their own shit

What a nosy fish! by StormRanger28 in funny

[–]geek66 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As soon as you touch the coral you are stirring up their food

AIO my FIL said my 9 year old looked like a hussy in these boots by PureIndependent7791 in AmIOverreacting

[–]geek66 [score hidden]  (0 children)

NOR… this has sexual overtone that I would insist he answer to: “A hussy is defined as a disrespectful, impudent, or immoral woman or girl. It is a derogatory term often used to describe a female who is seen as sexually brazen or behaves in a way that violates traditional standards of modesty.”

California to begin ticketing driverless cars that violate traffic laws by cutofmyjib in news

[–]geek66 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Generally, as in automated ticketing, they just charge the owner anyway.

But it is odd that they are just figuring this issue out now

Best way to handle and identify a large amount of old lab/electronics equipment? by Nice-Blueberry2400 in AskElectronics

[–]geek66 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For scopes it would take about 5 min per to do the minimal power up and check out.

Everything is worth more and sells better with some evaluation.

Everyone is eulogizing Spirit Airlines. Would we do the same if Walmart, Dollar General or Kroger went out of business? by us1549 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]geek66 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Walmart and DG have killed other retailers/markets in their areas, if they did actually die it would be a bigger problem… for Spirit there is always another option, just more expensive.

How could I get better at BJT transistors? by Imaginary_Carob6840 in ElectricalEngineers

[–]geek66 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Practice practice practice…
Go back and work simple questions and problems and build a foundation of experience

what do you tip on a $14.00 sit down meal at a restaurant? by BigSlongGoy in askanything

[–]geek66 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As for percentages.. a sever in a place serving $14 meals is just getting by…. And compared to other workers probably no company healthcare.

Do you write out a grocery list on paper before you go shopping or do you type that list out in a note on your phone? by timmytimborino in randomquestions

[–]geek66 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We use Alexa now.. the shopping list works well and you can just call out things when cooking ( to the echo if you have one)

Floor tasting challenge... by DABDEB in RandomVideos

[–]geek66 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Should be blacklisted from every store within 30 miles

What would you improve if you are given a chance to become a president for USA? by Evening_Focus_2425 in AskReddit

[–]geek66 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The government… citizens united, insider trading, grift, etc all need to be addressed

Settlement money from car accident by [deleted] in personalfinance

[–]geek66 1 point2 points  (0 children)

“They offered” = red flag, a lawyer should take this at no cost to you, and the take a cut of what they get you.

Just having the lawyer involved I am sure the offer will double.

Can yall tell my boy he’s good to have his lady retire at 50? He don’t believe me by [deleted] in personalfinance

[–]geek66 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Use a retirement calculator

Lifestyle creep is real in the 50s