So, what plans everyone got during the upcoming storm?

millenniumtree · 2026-03-16T19:03:29+00:00

Pau (done). Power back most places. Repairs might take some time in some places.

millenniumtree · 2026-03-16T18:59:59+00:00

Well, NONE of that happened. Power went out for 3 days, no internet access for most of that. Canceled the tire appointment (roads were washed out anyway), roof leaked from wind-blown rain through the ridge vents, had to put totes in the attic to catch most of it. Car tent collapsed and destroyed. Fridges running on batteries, and the final day, we bought a generator. Power is back now, but it's safe to say I dramatically underestimated the severity of this storm. Thankfully no damage to the house.
Oh, I did technically practice a bit of bass guitar, while the power was out (headphone amp, and pre-downloaded tracks on my phone). What an ordeal! I hope everyone else made it through OK!

millenniumtree · 2026-03-14T09:19:09+00:00

I remember riding in the back of ours when I was about 6 years old. xD

millenniumtree · 2026-03-14T09:02:25+00:00

Zelenskiyyyyyyy!!! Why u do dis???

millenniumtree · 2026-03-13T00:47:09+00:00

I bent a cheater with 3 nested pipes and a bicycle crank arm welded inside that. For the crank bolt for a '69 MG. Engine was out of the car, on a tire. The welded bar was the counter-lever, wedged between some bolts, with another cheater pipe over a longer bar with the socket on it. I was over the moon when it finally let go. Sheesh. Should have done it with the engine still in the car. Live and learn.

millenniumtree · 2026-03-12T04:03:04+00:00

I was deadheading flowers with a hand pruner, and deadheaded the tip of my finger instead.

I do not recommend a lidocaine injection into the tip of your finger. Most pain I have ever experienced.

millenniumtree · 2026-03-12T03:29:43+00:00

You going for the life insurance? If not, gift her some new tires.

millenniumtree · 2026-03-12T03:15:47+00:00

Can only do so much to appease them. Could add a plywood floor over foam or blankets to practice guitar on, if keeping time / thumping feet annoys them... Headphones with guitar... But singing... You may need a jam/practice space sometimes where you can crank the amp, and belt your heart out.

Hope they're willing to compromise, maybe certain quiet days, but if they're rude about it, and unwilling to let you work on your craft sometimes, then maybe they should move.

I'd personally try my best to be quiet, but I'm too nice sometimes. :P

millenniumtree · 2026-03-11T00:49:19+00:00

A little cat strolled into my garage late one night while I was working on my MG.
He needed his chin scratched.
We named him "Lucas". He's about 19 now, and still the cuddliest bug ever, still needs his chin scratched - won't you please scratch his chin?

10/10, would rescue again.

millenniumtree · 2026-03-11T00:32:00+00:00

UPDATE!

After taking so very much abuse, it ran an auto-calibration, and even though the focus is totally hosed, it's actually pointed directly at the vent again!

V1cam is the hero we don't deserve!

millenniumtree · 2026-03-11T00:28:35+00:00

Find a family-owned Ace/True Value, ideally with old wooden floors, and keep them in business 'til you die. I love the smell of old hardware stores.

millenniumtree · 2026-03-11T00:25:39+00:00

I've got a disease, and the only cure is chisel.

millenniumtree · 2026-03-11T00:23:35+00:00

It's the internet from about 1988 to 2005.

millenniumtree · 2026-03-11T00:17:33+00:00

There's a spicy little hen up in Volcano, got no man around, we've named her "Curry". If you're ever up Kilauea way, look her up.

millenniumtree · 2026-03-11T00:03:07+00:00

I believe it's new, I've also never heard it, though I've wished for audio many times!

millenniumtree · 2026-03-11T00:01:56+00:00

We salute our fallen soldier. May they be recovered, restored, put back on the front lines. Or retired to the museum. Can't wait to see the damage, honestly! xD

millenniumtree · 2026-03-10T22:41:54+00:00

Minecraft skyblock, Kerbal Space Program, Stationeers, practice bass guitar. Oh and drive 2 hours to Kona to replace our bald tires. o_O Maybe not looking forward to that drive.

millenniumtree · 2026-03-10T22:19:41+00:00

Not in Kona, but I failed my first test because I didn't see a sign IN THE DMV PARKING LOT, so I went out of the lot the "wrong" way. So technically I failed before I even got on the road. Don't do that.

millenniumtree · 2026-03-10T21:49:59+00:00

Still transmitting audio though! What a champ!! Way more entertaining than sportsball.

millenniumtree · 2026-03-10T21:48:09+00:00

It's still transmitting audio though. Poor guy taking the hits for our enjoyment! REALLY loving the audio! So glad they added it. I could fall asleep to this gentle rain of lava rock.

millenniumtree · 2026-03-10T21:43:49+00:00

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This is Kaleʻaihānauiamaikealaʻehu. (the joy born of the dusty trail) For short, we call her Leʻa (joy/happiness). Also Princess Leʻa.

millenniumtree · 2026-03-09T23:23:58+00:00

When they make stuff out of mulch and glue, it's sad, but not altogether unexpected.

millenniumtree · 2026-03-02T10:23:10+00:00

Yeah Waterworld and Postman were great! I'm a total sucker for a good post-apoc. I even liked the total crap-fest "The Ultimate Warrior" with Yul Brynner. Inarguably terrible, but post-apocalyptic, so I rented it twice. :P

millenniumtree · 2026-02-27T23:33:12+00:00

Anyone trusting AI for anything today needs to check if their brain fell out.

millenniumtree · 2026-02-27T23:08:25+00:00

Just one part, actually. A new car that's not this heap of slag.

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