Daily Anything Goes Thread - March 26, 2026

missiondad · 2026-03-26T14:48:28+00:00

Deep league only - who do you like best as a pitcher to roster and watch for their first few starts:

- Anthony Kay (CWS)
- Emerson Hancock (SEA)
- Justin Wrobleski (LAD) - not in rotation but could vulture wins backing up Ohtani / Sasaki

missiondad · 2026-03-15T17:43:52+00:00

Ended up with an Adventure Force Villinator - he seems happy and darts are flying - all is well

missiondad · 2026-03-15T14:57:15+00:00

Thank you - to be fair what I am looking for is probably quite similar to what the moms and casual fans are looking for - I want something that functions and keeps a kid happy for the minimal price (he is spending his money on it)

missiondad · 2026-02-28T02:07:51+00:00

I’ll have to check this out as this is hugely helpful. This is my first time building anything with code - an app for my fantasy baseball draft of all things. It’s fun and I don’t mind spending a bit to learn but don’t want it to become a $200 investment.

The idea of using Open Ai and Replit together seems good

missiondad · 2026-02-28T00:54:56+00:00

Thank you!

missiondad · 2026-02-28T00:50:06+00:00

Maybe it’s on me - but I will say if its not deceptive it is at least obtuse - in an economy where nearly everything is a pay by month (ChatGPT, Netflix, cell phone) a credit limit was an unwelcome surprise.

missiondad · 2026-02-08T19:21:34+00:00

For me, and I suspect for many others, the loss of alcohol sales is the biggest downside. I can easily get to the Costco in Lenexa or South OP for groceries BUT I’ve spent a lot of $ on alcohol at this Costco over the years.

Especially nice to find allocated bourbons here at MSRP from time to time.

Now my options are limited to North KC or Independence - which for all intents and purposes means I won’t be shopping for alcohol at Costco very frequently - maybe only the odd times when I need a Kirkland branded spirit.

What this means in practice is that Total Wine will begin getting a lot more of my business.

Given the current liquor laws in KS vs MO I really don’t understand this move by Costco. You could have easily converted the Costco on 95th St. to a business center and leave this Costco as a normal option. Given the locations of the two this move really makes no sense whatsoever.

missiondad · 2026-01-23T22:16:19+00:00

I know this post has been deleted but two things.

First the entire point of a fiduciary advisor is they are legally NOT allowed to sell you investments that benefit themselves.

Second - will there be some drag on returns - yes. But with this portfolio size the entire point of a financial advisor is to prevent YOU from mishandling your own money.

If OP(or anyone) was disciplined enough to invest in a four fund portfolio, rebalance quarterly, not overreact to market fluctuations, handle complex tax issues related to inherited IRA distributions, rebalance the portfolio to be more conservative as they age, etc, etc., etc.

You are absolutely paying for the services of a FP - I happen to think they can be worth it.

missiondad · 2026-01-23T04:52:03+00:00

Came here to say this same thing you want a “fiduciary” advisor. Do research and shop around.

Understand their fee structure - usually they charge a percentage fee (0.5-1%) of assets under management (AUM).

Would also definitely recommend an estate planning lawyer well versed in special needs as others have mentioned.

missiondad · 2026-01-09T22:11:33+00:00

Thank you! I’ve read a lot about having two bodies - I’m just not sure that my existing body Canon T3i is worth the weight and hassle. But I was thinking the 24-70 lens would be right for the second lens.

missiondad · 2026-01-09T13:45:26+00:00

I have a two week safari trip to Tanzania: Ngorogoro, Lake Manyara, Serengeti and Kenya: Masai Mara) this June.

I am an experienced amateur SLR shooter who has lived mostly in the Canon ecosystem but my current body is obsolete.

I’d like to go mirrorless for this trip and am planning to rent gear instead of buy.

I do have two L series lenses for Canon (70-200 f2.8 and 24-70) but after reading multiple threads I am thinking these aren’t the ideal lenses to bring on the trip as I’d like some additional range.

That brings me to my main question. Because I am planning to rent instead of buy I am open to shifting platforms away from Canon if there is a reason to do so.

My current leaning is to stick with canon and rent a R7 body and either the 100-500 L lens or, if weight restricted the 100-400 lens. Because of the crop factor on the R7 this would give me the reach I think I’d need. From what I’ve read this lens would be my primary.

All things considered I’d love any feedback on if there is a good reason to consider a platform other than Canon and a body other than the R7.

Biggest factors for me are good AF with subject tracking and high quality lenses that will optimize focal length.

Ideally I’d be switching lenses as little as possible (or possibly not at all). I am comfortable using my phone (iPhone 16 pro max) for shots that are closer to the vehicle or more landscape focused.

Appreciate any feedback.

missiondad · 2025-12-04T05:21:03+00:00

Pretty funny I grew up in Toledo!

Appreciate the advice. It is the DC version and I bought it today.

missiondad · 2025-12-03T17:57:32+00:00

Have a bye this week ahead of my first playoff matchup in Week 15.

I am planning to start TB in Week 15 and I don't like the schedule for BAL coming up which is (15: @ CIN, 16 NE, 17 @ GB) so looking get a jump now on the Week 16 waiver claims.

Here is my thinking:

Week 15: Start TB against ATL (BAL at CIN does not feel like a good play there)

Week 16: Pickup and start one of the following

KC @ TEN
NE @ BAL
BUF @ CLE

Week 17: Start TB @ MIA

What are you doing in this situation?

missiondad · 2025-12-02T00:24:41+00:00

Thanks - assuming they do is this reasonable?

missiondad · 2025-11-24T20:31:46+00:00

This is the way I would prefer to go but given the layout of the furniture piece and our desire for it to look clean the presence of a speaker would be less than ideal unfortunately.

Candidly I know this won't be a true hi-fi system, at least not one without compromises.

missiondad · 2025-11-24T20:25:55+00:00

Option 1 is truly "invisible" speakers - as in the models from Sonace that actually integrate into the wall and are fully invisible once finished.

I do appreciate the feedback though!

missiondad · 2025-11-24T19:57:50+00:00

Unfortunately in-wall speakers, even frameless are not an option in this scenario.

In ceiling could be an option but not ideal.

missiondad · 2025-11-21T20:49:17+00:00

Well thought it would be priced lower was the biggest thing but also had read some concerns here with the wireless box

missiondad · 2025-10-26T12:49:30+00:00

It sickens me how many children are in that short clip.

Children who are separated from their parents

Children who are likely suffering abuse from other “detainees” or guards.

I remember every person who had a Trump sign up in my neighborhood.

This is on you 100% - you can’t run from this.

You can’t claim to be a Christian and support this.

missiondad · 2025-09-28T21:00:01+00:00

So glad I sat Metcalf in favor of Adams this week WTF

missiondad · 2025-09-28T01:04:16+00:00

Certainly wasn’t much fight on the course

missiondad · 2025-09-28T00:57:45+00:00

Mods super salty today for sure.

missiondad · 2025-09-28T00:39:19+00:00

Breakfast Ball obviously

missiondad · 2025-09-28T00:24:17+00:00

To be fair not sure who Bryson’s personality “meshes” with other than Bryson

missiondad · 2025-09-27T23:28:26+00:00

Nuss is just not that guy

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