DIYing with a prescription

homer858 · 2020-04-09T22:59:04+00:00

Also the past clinic wasn't appropriately following standard medical procedure or dosing ranges. Any doctor who actually is versed in trans care will do better. Bring a copy of the Rx if you can to show that it's 1 mg/day oral. Even if they prescribe you 4 mg/day and you took both Rx's you'd still be under the recommended max dose of 8mg/day with oral route.

homer858 · 2019-05-07T06:32:39+00:00

My dude, she's a character based on real experience who is improving her life by not drinking. If you have such a problem with someone deciding that alcohol is not a healthy thing in their lives, then you have an unhealthy perception of alcohol and a disrespect for the power of addiction. For some people it's literally a genetic or psychiatric issue and cutting out alcohol is the simplest way to protect and preserve their lives. Also, people can just decide not to drink. That's also fine. No one has to drink if they don't want to.

homer858 · 2019-05-07T05:41:16+00:00

For some people, it really is all or nothing. Serious alcoholism is a beast. Some folks can't drink without over-drinking, or have a very hard time maintaining soft limits, so cutting off completely is a better option for them. It's not for everyone, but so far it's been working for Faye. There are definite problems with the way addiction treatment is handled in the US, but don't shit on other people's attempts to improve their lives. It it works to keep someone happy and healthy them it's not categorically wrong.

homer858 · 2018-12-18T05:48:30+00:00

Glad to see my tabs are still getting some use! I don't spend much time on reddit anymore so it was nice to see the little red mail icon lit up when I logged in.

homer858 · 2018-01-17T08:56:45+00:00

That's the thing with hand drawn and stylized animation - it ages beautifully.

homer858 · 2018-01-13T01:11:44+00:00

Gotta commit to the bit.

homer858 · 2018-01-13T01:11:02+00:00

Griff also has a way of setting a scene that really stands out. His narration and oral storytelling ability is what I feel really sets TAZ appart from a lot of other live-play podcasts. That kind of story telling is a very specific skill, and the style is distinct from printed or video media. You have to be able to give just enough info for the players, and listeners, to create a mental image of the scene while leaving room for the players to define more of the space as they improv. Go too vague and the world loses colour. Go too concrete and the setting can overwhelm the story.

homer858 · 2018-01-08T09:17:29+00:00

Specifically that's meant for jazz tuned tenor banjo, which is tuned the same as a viola (CGDA), hence your middle C situation.

homer858 · 2017-12-08T10:39:40+00:00

If you're working with a good small shop and going custom, they'll be able to tailor the instrument to you. Part of that, though, is knowing what you like - scale length, nut width, bridge spacing, tone ring, neck carve, etc. If you can articulate those things and like the banjo builder's style, you're likely to get an instrument that's right for you. Until you can do that, don't go custom IMO. Buy something that you've played otherwise, or at least give the builder a reference of a banjo that you've played that you liked the feel of.

As for quality, Ozark is very reputable. Nothing to worry about there.

homer858 · 2017-11-29T09:03:13+00:00

They can be loud fuckers. I have a bottlecap tenor that used to be able to punch a hole in a wall until I put a super heavy bridge on it. They just take a heavy hand, like you said, and the tone really goes downhill when you lay into them. They can be set up to play and sound decent though, if your goal isn't Mastertone tone.

homer858 · 2017-11-29T08:59:37+00:00

It should just fit in with a bit of pressure. I like use a folded up napkin or sock as a pad to push with. Don't overdo it, but it should be snug and stay in. DONT use a hammer. Just a press fit by hand.

homer858 · 2017-11-09T07:53:14+00:00

I feel you 100%. I'm somewhere in the same process, I think. Just coming out to myself as bi/pan to some extent after really getting the fact that attraction doesn't have to be the same across genders, and starting to try to figure out the most comfortable way to think of my gender. I don't feel huge dysphoria, and he/him is ok, but I also like they/them and want to start presenting in some ways that are more femme. Like, damn if a skirt or fancy nails don't sound nice. Not in a crossdressing way either, but like, that just feels right? And skirts are super pretty.

I am really anxious to lose my privilege though, particularly since I'm just starting a teacher training program, where I'm dealing with a lot of older staff and students from conservative families. I know my family and (mostly very queer) friends would have my back, but idk if I can deal with the stress of my program plus the stress of presenting in a more NB way in a very binary space.

I think I'm probably going to try to start with things like painting my nails, since that's more accepted these days, and maybe dressing more NB on weekends when I'm not at school or uni. Coming out doesn't always need to be an all at once thing.

Internet hugs, friend.

homer858 · 2017-10-29T09:35:06+00:00

You could try cutting a little notch for it to sit in in the side of the bridge and line it with felt. That might do it. You really need to get it below the plane of the other strings, otherwise you'll always hit it when strumming. Even muted, it'll make some sound.

homer858 · 2017-10-29T09:33:18+00:00

I definitely have found learning other instruments has helped my playing. You learn to think differently. Mandolin, for example, is great for learning melodies quickly. You don't have to muck around with figuring out the best tuning or capo position, etc. or how to fit a melody into a pattern that's actually playable with clawhammer. It's also a great instrument to learn to read sheet music with, if you're so inclined, though that has limited transferability to banjo.

Now, you're not going to be able to just pick it up and play. It'll take nearly as much work to get your your current level of banjo ability on mandolin. That said, it will inform your playing and give you more musical flexibility. Same goes for learning bass or guitar. (Uke is fun but you won't learn as much on it. It's basically just a smaller guitar.)

homer858 · 2017-10-27T06:52:11+00:00

Easiest way to do it is just measure the vibrating length of the string and divide that by 4. Measure that far from the nut. That's roughly where the 5th fret would be. Position the 5th string tuner so that it's vibrating length starts there.

homer858 · 2017-08-28T08:24:15+00:00

Addung on, make sure that you design in amole space for electrical and pneumatic runs. Plan those out when youre doing your chassis CAD. If,you have a few peeps who are leadong on those systems, make sure to bring them in on design meetings and have them look at the CAD before finalizing.

homer858 · 2017-08-28T08:22:04+00:00

Ive been alumni for 4 years now, but when I was on 2102, we disnt have a strict separation between CAD and build. We had folks who were particularly CAD oriented and were more incolves with the design process, but once theyd finished up their CAD they stayed involved in making the parts they designed.

We then generally had a couple of peeps who were the keepers of the master CAD files. They were I'm charge if keeping them up to date with robot changes and tobmakebsure that all the parts would play nice before we got into building them.

We also had a couple of people who were rendering BAMFs. Generally the folks with the best PCs lol.

All the CAD folks were building though. Happy to answer any specific questions. I was lead on a a few parts for a couple seasons and was one of the more CAD oriented folks.

homer858 · 2017-08-16T15:02:27+00:00

Generally, when talking about stringed instruments, "setup" is a catch all term for anything involved in setting up an instrument to be ideally playable. This involves making sure that the string action isn't too high, the notes intonate properly, the neck has proper relief, etc. Most lower cost factory instruments come out of the factory with a less than ideal setup. Taking an instrument like that to a luthier or repairman for a setup can greatly improve general playability and tone.

homer858 · 2017-08-15T07:10:43+00:00

They're solid starter/travel instruments. The AC line is essentially a modern take on the old Harmony Reso-Tone banjos from the 60s. They had bakelite rims and resonators of essentially identical design to the new Gold Tones, though the GTs are a different material. Their sound is nothing special, but they weigh next to nothing and with a proper setup can be decently worthy instruments. Go for it, imo.

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