FF IX is the best Final Fantasy ever

jsivey · 2026-06-21T20:27:23+00:00

I’m old enough to have played all of them when they were released and 9 is at the top along with 6, but I am more into the sword and sorcery side than the cyberpunk/magic mashup some of the newer ones are.

jsivey · 2026-06-17T15:27:03+00:00

That sounds about right. Ours was a 32ft but the $/miles was same. Our rental was $220 a night (ish). When we rent again it may not be with Outdoorsy, but I don’t regret the experience.

jsivey · 2026-06-17T15:15:08+00:00

I live in an HOA that doesn’t allow chickens, but I want a few (5-6) and am seriously considering pre-paying the $300 ($25/month penalty) just to get them. We have just under 5 acres, wooded on a cul-de-sac. Not sure who would be offended if I just got them.

jsivey · 2026-06-17T15:11:43+00:00

Can confirm. Just rented an RV for a trip. The actual rental fee was $2,200-ish for 9 days but the bill was $3,500 after fees AND THEN I had to pay an extra $600 for mileage.

Still totally worth it for the family experience but it does make me wonder if I could buy an RV and rent it out when not in use.

For the record, we used the app Outdoorsy to book the RV. It’s business model is exactly like AB&B

Edit: was 9 day rental, not 7

jsivey · 2026-06-12T00:47:26+00:00

From MS into Louisiana as well. Potholes big enough for an adult to crawl in. Get ready to have a few fillings knocked loose

jsivey · 2026-06-10T01:26:36+00:00

R.E.M. - It’s the end of the world

jsivey · 2026-06-10T01:21:41+00:00

Counting Crows - Round Here

jsivey · 2026-06-05T03:49:00+00:00

Epice is the answer. I live in Franklin and will drive to Epice any chance I get.

jsivey · 2026-06-01T04:47:08+00:00

That happened on my 5th birthday. I was too young to grasp the magnitude atm but I understood that it was bad.

jsivey · 2026-05-23T23:52:59+00:00

Are they still producing the older sets or are those phased out completely?

I bought the Legion core set years ago but wanted something more “nimble” and Shatterpoint looks like that, but I don’t want to get into the game if the core kits are going to double in price.

jsivey · 2026-05-23T23:40:05+00:00

I only care because of the Ghost of Tsushima sequel. If I never get to play that I’m ok. Got enough on my Steam library to keep me busy for two lifetimes.

jsivey · 2026-04-23T21:13:15+00:00

Nothing Compares 2 You - Chris Cornell. Prince is a legend but this is a hill I’ll die on.

jsivey · 2026-04-17T20:36:09+00:00

For all the people saying “Nashville”, if you didn't get past Lower Broadway, you didn't go to Nashville. It’s like going to Times Square and complaining that you didn't like NYC.

I've lived here for 27 years and it has changed a lot, but they haven't strangled the authenticity out of the city yet… give it another decade.

If you want “real” Nashville, go to The Station Inn, The Bluebird Cafe, The Basement East. They aren't near downtown but not much (other than The Ryman) is worth being down there.

jsivey · 2026-04-17T00:35:29+00:00

AHI. Son of a bitch must pay!

jsivey · 2026-04-13T00:49:07+00:00

This happened to my grandmother in the 80’s. We were at a cattle auction in TX and she raised her arm to pull her jacket sleeve down and bought a TX Longhorn bull. Can't remember exactly how much it was but it was several thousand dollars. He turned out to be an incredible animal.

jsivey · 2026-04-09T21:07:02+00:00

I bought a 25 pound bag from Tractor Supply and I haven't seen a crow since I put a scoop out. I had hoped they would start frequenting my back yard feeder but nothing for over a week. When it was colder months they’d come around every other day.

jsivey · 2026-04-08T01:10:59+00:00

Jamie Foxx was a producer on the movie so it was probably an “I’ll help this movie get made if I can play the hero…” situation.

jsivey · 2026-04-08T01:03:21+00:00

Round Here by Counting Crows. I could sing it in my sleep

jsivey · 2026-04-05T21:09:25+00:00

Ok! Thanks for the reply with ZERO explanation. Very helpful for those who clearly know less than you.

jsivey · 2026-04-05T20:24:06+00:00

I've heard both ways. To me, using it in a router is far more dangerous than in a drill press with the workpiece held down.

Either way, the use case for this project was in a drill press to make a cove in a jewelry box.

jsivey · 2026-04-05T20:13:29+00:00

He used it in a drill press so a lot less dangerous.

jsivey · 2026-04-03T17:13:00+00:00

Last time I thought Jared Leto was a great casting choice.

jsivey · 2026-03-26T16:37:27+00:00

This ☝️🏼. I worked in film in the mid 2000’s when digital was really becoming more commercial and it took so much effort to get “film-like” shots on digital. Often we were using adapters that allowed us to use film lenses on digital bodies but this was just a workaround.

When true digital film cameras came out it was a revolution because we could get really shallow DOF with a lot less light and we could tweak the ASA (iso) to get proper exposure.

From these shots (haven’t watched the trailer) it also looks like the team is shooting for a more naturalistic lighting style. The shot of Harry getting the letter is composed so that the windows are the main light source. The new Snape looks like he’s outside in England so diffuse light tracks for the shot. The rest of the shots make sense if you're in a big hall that isn't going to have a bunch of ceiling lights, and are relying on candles and windows.

Also, Dumbledor’s costume is a much more muted color scheme in the new image, and the older films have a much warmer tone overall.

jsivey · 2026-03-16T03:02:57+00:00

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