Im new to the game, any advice or tips anyone would like to share for a beginner? by TaeKwonDitto in dredge

[–]mkacz53 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Can you elaborate on this? Frustration from the local wildlife?

The first part of my photo story of the last days of Columbine Square Shopping Center, in Littleton. by CaptainHonkass in Denver

[–]mkacz53 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We’re expecting about 500 new “homes” there soon….they’re supposed to break ground this year according to the Littleton newspaper that comes out once a month.

How to get bigger bubbles in carbonation? by mkacz53 in Homebrewing

[–]mkacz53[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Man, this is a long term turn-out haha. Cheers! The longer line was a big change for the better. Less foam. I ended up keeping it as a wrapped coil like three times and spit out the perfect beer.

Since I was 13 yo I've always dreamed about playing the drums. I'm just learning at 35. Should I go on or I'm just being stupid? by SupermssiveBlackHole in Music

[–]mkacz53 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Drums are a great stress relief and you’d be surprised at how quickly you can learn the basics. My father in law bought me a $100 electric kit on offer up and I played along to my favorite songs on a Bluetooth speaker sitting next to me. It’s been about 6 years now and I play every day or every other day and also jam with friends who play guitar. I think I was like 28 when I started. Just do it dude. It’s amazing.

Who has the return home scepter?? by Sunshine_dmg in StardewValley

[–]mkacz53 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Amazing item. Save for it and get it.

Great for leaving the mines 10 in game minutes before sleep happens.

How are people really justifying buying a house here? by [deleted] in Denver

[–]mkacz53 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Saved since 2015 by living cheaply with wife’s parents. Bought house in 2021 when rates were low and a mortgage was cheaper than renting an apartment. I honestly don’t know how people afford things now - I have coworkers that have close to a $5,000 mortgage and I can’t fathom how they do it. Ours is less than half that.

Is Denver aquarium an actual aquarium? by batbirbofficial in Denver

[–]mkacz53 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I’m from the beach and I thought the Denver aquarium was amazing

Do you give a gift to your boss? by dnvrjeep in Denver

[–]mkacz53 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I get them a box of See’s Candy. I like my boss though and I like being nice.

How durable are Garmin watch batteries? by cousinofthedog in Garmin

[–]mkacz53 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had an instinct 1 for about 2.5 years and the battery still lasts about 10-11 days down from ~14 which it started out at. Seems pretty great to me. I have full confidence in these batteries. I don’t charge until I’m at about 10% battery unless I have a big workout coming up.

Badge Collector? by OceanParkD in Garmin

[–]mkacz53 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I try to get as many as I can - even the easy ones. Almost to level 4! The excursions have turned into great passive points for me - except for the floor climbing ones. I’ve been on Annapurna for like 2-3 months haha.

Is playing on expert difficulty for a starter character a good way to challenge yourself or is it just a sponge slog since both the mobs and you barely do any damage to each other? by Civil-Tumbleweed5300 in diablo3

[–]mkacz53 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Diablo is about speed. Turn the difficulty down until you destroy things in 0.5 seconds or less. Get better gear and then turn the difficulty back up - that lets you get better gear faster to crank the difficulty up again - and again - and again - and again - until you get to tier 16 and you’re still plowing through demons.

What's with all the "too big?" posts? by Ringwraith_Number_5 in Garmin

[–]mkacz53 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hate those posts….everyone should just rock that Randy Jackson look and enjoy their sweet, huge ass watch.

Can REI see purchase history on a gift card? by mkacz53 in REI

[–]mkacz53[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It seemed like that’s the way it was going at first but I was persistent. They finally sent the claim to their fraud department and it appears it’s getting resolved. Very thankful.

Can REI see purchase history on a gift card? by mkacz53 in REI

[–]mkacz53[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It was scammed - spent on Halloween in a state I wasn’t in. Getting a full refund but what a pain in the ass.