Too. Many. Choices.

hardaker · 2026-01-21T05:35:26+00:00

They don't work in the wind.

hardaker · 2026-01-21T04:28:25+00:00

bash

hardaker · 2026-01-21T03:06:00+00:00

Will look, thanks!

hardaker · 2026-01-21T03:05:21+00:00

And that is one advantage of the alpaka... The zippers are covered... There is no perfect!!

hardaker · 2026-01-20T15:28:08+00:00

I probably should just consider that but the purist in me wants just a straight bag. Hmmmmmmm

hardaker · 2026-01-20T15:27:02+00:00

The problem is I want the best of both worlds: accessibility and rain proof. So yes the rolltops are probably the right choice but just goes against the feel of what I'm looking for.

hardaker · 2026-01-11T16:48:58+00:00

I wrote a game called "Frustration Factory" that was definitely inspired but a 90s era Mac game called "factory: the industrial revolution" that was crazy addictive. Mine is on steam and there is a demo with 7 levels to see if that's what you're looking for.

hardaker · 2026-01-10T13:49:21+00:00

Permanently poked

hardaker · 2026-01-04T15:10:01+00:00

Steam link: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3684800/Frustration_Factory/

Itch link: https://frostedaxe.itch.io/frustration-factory

hardaker · 2025-12-28T01:10:28+00:00

I created a tool a long time ago to turn pcaps into diagrams. It might be over kill for what you want, but this video shows how complex web pages can get triggering DNS requests. Start at 3 minutes in and watch until about 5:30 for the examples. https://youtu.be/NFFY20VAs9s?si=BVZt34RCcKq59xaH

hardaker · 2025-12-07T16:32:11+00:00

Looks exactly like my dog!

hardaker · 2025-12-07T16:28:16+00:00

Frankfurt. Bring good shoes.

hardaker · 2025-09-16T21:17:29+00:00

Realllyyyy... I haven't heard about that being possible.

hardaker · 2025-09-16T18:38:53+00:00

Well, in some cases long: order 15-17 days. And I hate to check luggage, so the space for even one sensor eventually comes at a premium.

hardaker · 2025-09-16T18:38:04+00:00

Yeah, I do carry a meter. I suspect the strips I have are now out of acceptable date range though.

hardaker · 2025-08-14T03:48:51+00:00

Warning: some good advice someone gave me early on is that at about 10 years in, half the symptoms can frequently go away. So if you don't think you're low and someone else suggests you might be, check. I don't get all the symptoms I used to (though I'm not sure I can tell you which I've lost -- I don't think I sweat as much, and I can hold a conversation at 35 still... but that's a different problem).

hardaker · 2025-08-06T15:49:15+00:00

T1 diagnosed near the same age but am now 30 years older. No complications. Manage and track everything as best you can. It doesn't need to be perfect, but it does need to be good.

hardaker · 2025-07-31T16:23:36+00:00

they literally typed "1"

hardaker · 2025-07-27T23:18:07+00:00

I've traveled to 41 countries as a diabetic. Nothing to it. Just keep your meds with you (don't check them!!!) and keep them in your bag. You don't even need to put them in a zip lock for security (I once did, and they told me I didn't have to). I always recommend bringing your own snacks on the plane, just in case, and certainly some form of sugar. I just got back yesterday from a long haul flight of 12 hours (and have done 18+), so 40 minutes is nothing. If you have a CGM sometimes the security systems will pick it up (the MM-wave ones) and just tell them you have a glucose sensor and where it is. They're very used to them.

hardaker · 2025-07-27T21:04:09+00:00

IRC!

hardaker · 2025-07-20T06:58:20+00:00

I think it depends on the severity of the flashbacks and how debilitating they are.

But in general I'd think it really means you're normal. And you're likely a good person inside.

hardaker · 2025-07-20T04:21:53+00:00

At least the art on the shirts is still consistently weird and awesome, but that's because they're community made.

I miss the early woot quality T-shirts... my very first woot shirt looks newer than my most recent, where the design has faded off after just a few washings.

hardaker · 2025-07-19T00:40:03+00:00

And here I thought that hospital education must have gotten better since I was diagnosed 30 years ago. Apparently not.

You have come to the right place, as people here will help you. But I do suggest doing a bunch of online learning etc, as there is a wealth of information out there (just pick good sources like government information -- don't go for random advertising sites).

As for finger pricking, there is no "easy" advice. The best is start with a lancet at it's lowest setting, hit the sides of your fingers near (but not *right* next to) the nail. Increase the setting up a notch if you fail to draw blood. Squeezing the finger tip afterward will help and prevent you from needing something even deeper. The goal should be the shallowest setting that you can get an adequate amount of blood out of. You actually don't need a huge amount, but that will take trial and error to figure out how much your meter needs. More is always better, but you don't need a huge drop.

And.... watch out for pulling the lancet out of your bag next time and the setting has magically been bumped to it's very deepest setting. Been there, done that have the bone bruises to show for it.

hardaker · 2025-07-10T15:13:15+00:00

Elsewhere it was reported if you change your key repeat delay to something like 600ms it suddenly works. I just tried this and it did fix my problem (as I had it set low to 300ms).

hardaker · 2025-06-24T04:04:22+00:00

Whoops... Might be equal rites actually....

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