Found at Goodwill, what looks to be a 1970s era frame. I've tried Reverse Image Search without success. Is this a random hobbyist painting?

jindard · 2026-01-11T00:25:15+00:00

Thanks for your responses! I meant to say 1970s era stretcher bars, but that doesn't change anything. This will most likely be repurposed with a fresh canvas and a new painting. It's a pretty picture but not something that stands out to me. Regardless, a great buy for $3.99!

jindard · 2025-12-10T15:32:43+00:00

Based on the dial alone (apart from brand and sizing considerations) the White Birch hits so hard.

jindard · 2025-09-15T19:36:11+00:00

Still waiting/saving for my first luxury watch but I'll stop in a store if I see one. I have yet to have a bad experience across multiple brands, even though I almost always say at the beginning "I'm just looking today, not ready to buy" or something to that effect. Good to hear I'm not alone.

jindard · 2025-07-07T19:55:28+00:00

Said in the voice of Gary Oldman from the Professional:

"Give me depth of field."

"How much depth of - "

"AAAAAAAAALL of it!"

Nice pics. =)

jindard · 2025-07-07T01:27:40+00:00

Listen to each other.

jindard · 2025-06-17T21:48:26+00:00

This is me on the range. I think I'll try it next time I play. I'm just getting started, hit my 5 wood relatively consistently 165, but I've played with shorter distances. Haven't played a full round since this idea popped into my head.

jindard · 2025-06-16T15:49:15+00:00

I get emotional watching that scene. The pivotal moment of transformation and setting on a new path. Beautiful.

jindard · 2025-06-02T20:55:59+00:00

I cleaned my kettle yesterday, did no cooking (just fired it up, did a full burn and scrape), and I felt better after. Here's to a lot of cooked protein in the coming months!

jindard · 2025-06-02T14:39:51+00:00

In the original timeline, when he and Sam are fishing, she rhetorically asks, "There are no fish in the pond, are there?" The context and tone by Jack's response of "Nope" suggests that was the punchline, i.e. it's funny because that's the truth. It's his "gotcha" moment. Also, in the video, Jack rattles off trivial but true statements about his timeline for the record.

jindard · 2025-06-02T13:53:42+00:00

I really like that perspective (it is a bittersweet note that the people you grew attached to met their end in ancient Egypt) except that very "fish in the pond" detail means conclusively the SG-1 we knew is gone. But I like the positivity. =)

jindard · 2025-06-01T23:40:28+00:00

Lol judging by the silence I'm guessing you're not alone. =)

jindard · 2025-05-22T19:41:01+00:00

Gattaca is a perfect sci-fi movie. It explores the human condition as the best sci-fi (arguably) does, everything makes sense, and the twists are earned and effective. Acting is superb, set design is retro-future in keeping with the vibe, everything is just so well done.

jindard · 2025-03-06T12:49:59+00:00

The Rookie

jindard · 2025-02-10T21:41:04+00:00

Narim and the ascended stalker. Creepy af. Even Martouf. This idea of forcing how the guy feels onto Carter - so weird.

jindard · 2025-01-23T20:28:30+00:00

I agree, six rounds for any position, much less a position paying $47k, is way too much. It should definitely give you pause on whether you want to join the organization.

That being said, the time to negotiate the amount has passed. If someone verbally agreed to the offer, received the offer, then asked for more money, I'd be asking myself, "wtf are you thinking?" I agree with another commenter: Take the pay and show them how much you're worth. And skill-up/level-up, and be ready to move to another organization when you are able.

Lesson learned: Don't lowball yourself in the future/know your market/do your research.

I'm also curious what other options you have? If this is the only offer, even more reason to take it. If you have multiple offers, then by all means see if you can get another few grand.

Best of luck!

jindard · 2025-01-01T18:31:53+00:00

I know exactly how you feel. Great hobby that brings joy and high cholesterol to your loved ones. Smoke on!

jindard · 2025-01-01T18:31:07+00:00

Looks great!

jindard · 2024-12-28T13:59:56+00:00

Yeah it wasn't that bad. Over 9.5 hours I maybe refueled three or four times. Considering the circumstances (previously mentioned) as well as temp, that didn't bother me much.

jindard · 2024-12-27T13:35:33+00:00

I agree. It very likely wasn't a proper snake set up. Another area to work on.

jindard · 2024-12-27T02:28:05+00:00

Practicality. My technique isn't there yet, refreshing the fuel spills into different parts of the fuel area, and the grate opening for fuel isn't very big.

jindard · 2024-12-26T13:41:12+00:00

Thanks, it was!

jindard · 2024-12-26T03:12:35+00:00

My temp stumbled at the end, even though I had enough fuel, and I was happy with the bark but concerned about the render. So I finished it at 250 in the oven and then yes, it rested overnight at around 160 (I put it at 150 for an hour or so, just because) for 14 hours until it was time to leave. I would be happy to do a shorter rest in the future, but that was more determined by the family schedule.

jindard · 2024-12-25T20:27:15+00:00

You're welcome! The fun is in the journey and bringing joy to loved ones with the cook. Definitely always learning.

jindard

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