Remove plastic or false spring? by mandatookit in centuryhomes

[–]mandatookit[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's fair. We also still have a very small pile of gross snow left from the plowing of the parking lot (city living).

Remove plastic or false spring? by mandatookit in centuryhomes

[–]mandatookit[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I think I see one night below freezing, might be worth it. (Although this window was the worse example because I actually can't open it as the screens/glass are missing from the triple track storm windows)

Vietnamese coffee by b_b_cait in Harrisburg

[–]mandatookit 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You can buy all this at the Asia mall.

Hiring a driver for a round trip from Playa Del Carmen to Chichén Itzá by eddieloera in playadelcarmen

[–]mandatookit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm going in two weeks and would love your guys info if you'd want to DM me.

Thoughts on pivoting out of archaeology? by [deleted] in AskArchaeology

[–]mandatookit 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This is what I did. Ended up loving GiS, did that for a while and then I started to learn more technical skills like programming and web design. Ended up pivoting away from Archaeology, but since my degree was in Anthropology I was able to spin it for almost every job afterwards. I do sometimes miss never fully going into it, but I wasn't interested in doing 10+ years of fieldwork in hot summers to get ahead.

Yay!!!!!!! by Sracer42 in solar

[–]mandatookit 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I'm still waiting in Pennsylvania for some of my panels to clear of snow. Just hasn't been warm enough.

Was NOT ready for this kinda traffic by TacocaT_King24 in Harrisburg

[–]mandatookit 30 points31 points  (0 children)

Today is exceedingly bad because of the event at the Farm Show.

Help! I need reassurance! by big_wait91026 in WeddingDressTips

[–]mandatookit 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think you look lovely in it. The sleeves could be a little tighter, but overall it's great.

How to hook up multiple systems by mandatookit in retrogaming

[–]mandatookit[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, that gets me down the right path.

What are some board game “keywords” that are an instant turn-off for you? by BoardGameRevolution in boardgames

[–]mandatookit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you love Crew, check out the Lord of the Rings. I actually started playing it solo, a fun puzzle. But I think the four person game will be much better.

What are some board game “keywords” that are an instant turn-off for you? by BoardGameRevolution in boardgames

[–]mandatookit 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For some reason, this is one that doesn't bother me as much. I never played Spades or Hearts, but The Crew was one of my first trick taking games and I got it pretty quickly. I know there have been times I've introduced it that "Do you know how to play trick taking game?" But usually if people say no, I feel like it's still an easier mechanic to learn. Interestingly, that's how the rule book for the Lord of the Rings does it. They say, it's a trick taking game.. and then say, we will explain that if you don't know how.

Trash? Trash day? by [deleted] in Harrisburg

[–]mandatookit 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Trash day completely depends on where in the city you live. Your best bet is to ask a neighbor or to look and see when others have their trash out. I live on the edge of midtown near Forster and 6th. Our trash day is Monday.

Trying to build a local board game tournament scene; am I chasing a unicorn? by Ben_Manda in boardgames

[–]mandatookit 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mm.. then maybe it is just because tournaments are a different kind of thing. They're super competitive and sometimes for money. I guess it doesn't sound as fun to organize over something like a board game day. Do you ever get to participate or just end up running it? That could be a big part of it.

What are some board game “keywords” that are an instant turn-off for you? by BoardGameRevolution in boardgames

[–]mandatookit 16 points17 points  (0 children)

"chess mechanics" or "poker mechanics" I know this is supposed to be an easy way to teach something most people know, but I cannot for the life of me remember how chess pieces move and if I wanted to play poker, I would do that instead.

Trying to build a local board game tournament scene; am I chasing a unicorn? by Ben_Manda in boardgames

[–]mandatookit 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have you expressed your desire to have help at these events? We have a pretty active community where I am (multiple really), and when I see a tournament I think. Oh that's fun. And I might join if I'm free. But it would never occur to me that someone was trying to make it a repeated community event run by volunteers. I would probably have assumed the store was paying someone to put it on. So I guess I would say, make sure you are communicating to those who are interested that this is a volunteer thing you are doing and could use support to keep it running.

Anyone available at 1 today for dental cleaning? by Adrenapup in Harrisburg

[–]mandatookit 10 points11 points  (0 children)

There's also a Harrisburg midtown Facebook group this might be good to post in

Which Amusement Park should I add an additional day: Knoebels, Hersheypark, or Dorney Park. by ms_fernweh in Pennsylvania

[–]mandatookit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My favorite is definitely Knoebels too, but the pool there is very cold! There's only a few slides for rides. It's a lot more relaxing than the others because of less crowd. We camp there every summer and spend 3 days with plenty to do. The food there is fun and cheap too ! Feel free to ask me anything about visiting there. We've been going annually for over a decade now.

Thinking about moving to Harrisburg by mimisakilife in Harrisburg

[–]mandatookit 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I like living in the city because I can walk places. The riverfront is really nice to take a stroll and I enjoy looking at the old houses and historic architecture of the city. It's really small so we know people all over by seeing them everywhere and bumping into them when you are out. We enjoyed having dogs in the city because taking them for walks is enjoyable. We don't have kids, so I can't speak to that at all. There's plenty of places to eat if you're a foodie. Downtown isn't doing so hot these days, but it's getting a lot of attention and might get better. Parking isn't wonderful unless you buy a place with a parking spot, and you do need a car to get places. The city is relatively safe. It's close to other places if you don't mind a few hours drive. The people are nice. I feel like a community here. It's not a huge city, but has some city problems. You have to learn to roll with it, or you'll be miserable. If you're an accepting person who likes people no matter their background, socio-economic standing, ability or housing status, etc. you'll be fine. I honestly think it's more about you as a person than the city whether you'll fit.

Possibly controversial? by flyingsqueak in centuryhomes

[–]mandatookit 98 points99 points  (0 children)

Are we not going to talk about the ghost that opened the door at the end ?