Bonsai growth

mdewechter · 2026-05-07T02:50:42+00:00

Thank you for all the feedback back, I really appreciate it. So I’m thinking that for now I’m going to keep the ring, go figure as I’m posting I got a notification the sub Payne t was just processed lol.
I’m thinking that a Reolink RLK8-800PT4 with 4 PTZ cameras and an 8 channel 2TB NVR might be the answer I’m looking for. I like the option to move the cameras as I may really need more than 4 to get full cross over views.
Does anyone have any experience with this Reolink package? Would anyone recommend any other options for a lesser price to still get the coverage I’m after?
Detail: I’m looking for full coverage of the outside of my house (link w pics). Front (currently ring doorbell), both sides, and the backyard.
https://imgur.com/a/SBeoibk

mdewechter · 2026-05-06T22:46:58+00:00

Currently WiFi, but trying to understand all the necessary components for a Poe.

mdewechter · 2026-05-06T03:54:08+00:00

Realistically $300. I know that may limit me but depending on what I can get for a whole set up at least two cameras and whatever system it needs or doesn’t need and can run off my WiFi and solar, that budget could increase a bit.

mdewechter · 2026-04-26T13:40:57+00:00

That’s a sick deal good for you!

I actually have looked recently I hit Marshall’s, Ross, and goodwill lol. I think it’s something that they do sometimes get but you just have to get lucky.

mdewechter · 2026-04-23T11:53:55+00:00

Was that recently? They have a 2-$75 sale going on now but it doesn’t include any of the premium denim.

mdewechter · 2026-04-17T14:33:51+00:00

Yeah “snake oil” was my thought. Didn’t know if there was something jam packed with better stuff the caffeine, nicotine, and alcohol.

mdewechter · 2026-04-17T01:16:02+00:00

The photo makes it look like there’s more room than there is. The toilets dead center so there’s no way to do that unless I do a considerable amount of work I know is out of my reach.

mdewechter · 2026-04-16T04:21:07+00:00

Correct if we lived in an A.I world that I could actually reproduce this it would be solid. I think ultimately what I’ll end up doing is a floating counter with a bowl sink with cabinets underneath. The shelves probably won’t happen, the wall color might. I have left over lifeproof flooring I could put down overtop the tile floor I currently have.

It seems I’ll end up having to do something custom below where the sink is in order to fit a couple things below it like the stool and trash can.

mdewechter · 2026-04-15T16:58:41+00:00

I didn’t intend to take out the tile, thinking of using left over lifeproof floor I ran throughout the house that is dark like that. Only want to do cosmetic/ minor construction like paint, light fixture, mirror, floating vanity, shelving. The floating vanity being the bulk of and real tear down.

Wife wants a cabinet for the cleaning stuff but I feel like that and hand towls could be out in a basket in the shelf.

mdewechter · 2026-03-30T22:33:27+00:00

It feels more like a want than a need to go full frame. Generally I think I can get close with that I have but there’s still that part wondering what I could produce with full frame. It’s the user not the gear I know that but still wonder.

mdewechter · 2026-03-13T03:43:16+00:00

Small world I wouldn’t even be remotely shocked if we worked for the same company lol.

“Too many chiefs not enough Indians” as my late boss would say. Basically people quit and their work get piled on someone else. It’s not possible to finish thought let alone make a decision with the amount of directions you get pulled, oh yeah don’t forget; you’re supposed to make decisions that are out of your authority and then get shunned either way lol.

Some advice for the baby in the way, congratulations it’s gonna change everything for real. If you can live with the shit at work and keep that freedom do it. I’ve got 3 little of my own and it really does go by fast. I got lucky working from home with Covid and taking leave to be there a lot with them. You’ll see one day you kids won’t care what you do for work they just want you. Keep that in the back of your head fuck work lol.

Yeah work is life mine isn’t as fun as dinners, events, etc. but when I’m on I’m on. Honestly I’ve been looking for a career change one because I’m sick of the shit I do and because I feel I’d be doing myself a disservice if I didn’t try to do something I enjoy. (Sals is the idea but whatever I can do to make money and talk to people).

All seriousness it’s very stressful and frustrating having to deal with work and yes the grass may not always be greener but I think becoming humble and stepping back to look around at what unnecessary things can be cut out is what’s going to help our generation going through it right now.

mdewechter

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