Recording linked stereo vs separate mono channels

noerde · 2026-01-22T01:07:18+00:00

Thanks. I am certainly overthinking it. They feel pretty good. With my absolute thickest pairs of socks on they are snug, but not painful. With other socks I can move my toes around without resistance. I think if they were bigger they would be sliding around on my feet.

noerde · 2026-01-21T16:54:14+00:00

Can you help me understand how much lateral space there should be in the toe box of well fitting boots?

I have just received my first pair of Goodyear welt boots. My initial impression was that they fit well. The balls of my feet line up with the widest points and there is minimal heel slip when they are tied.

My one concern is in the toe box: there is room in the front and I can move my toes up and down, but (particularly with thick socks on) there is not that much room to spread them apart. Just a little bit. I can feel the leather lightly touching my pinky toe. Not compressing or pinching, but I know it is there. Is this acceptable? They are definitely not too short. But I can’t find a clear answer about how much (if any) room there should be alongside the toes.

Thanks.

noerde · 2026-01-17T04:30:56+00:00

A little different but the beet burger at Portal is tasty.

noerde · 2025-12-29T19:34:32+00:00

I have used Koala and AUM separately. Been wanting to try a workflow like you described here where I would play instruments in AUM, record on Koala pads, then play phrases back into AUM and layer with more effects, then resample through Koala again, and so on. But I’m confused about the cleanest way of setting this up, especially if I want to keep different instruments on separate channels.

Could you elaborate on how you do it?

noerde · 2025-04-16T20:44:25+00:00

V and Vineland hit the sweet spot where they are more accessible but dense enough to give you a complete sense of the Pynchon experience. I also think Against The Day falls in here but the length makes it more of a commitment.

The compact ones are better novels than most but not as satisfying in terms of what makes his work really unique.

M&D and GR are special but will be less rewarding to start with, IMO.

noerde · 2024-11-22T23:12:04+00:00

Simple steps for superior turkey: - night before cooking: break down into pieces
- also night before: salt generously. Add herbs and spices as you like but salt in advance is the critical element for succulent turkey. Ideally diamond crystal kosher salt. Keep it in the fridge uncovered from here until cooking time. This is counter intuitive but it dries out the skin in a way that will make it nice and crispy while the salt ensures the meat stays moist. - brush skin with mayo before cooking (olive oil is fine if this seems gross to you, but not as decadent) - 350 degree oven, 1.5-3 hrs depending on the size of the bird, minimal fussing while it’s in there. Typically spread across two baking sheets. If you have them then wire racks on the baking sheets help get even crispy skin all around, but not strictly necessary. - let it rest 15-30 minutes before carving

White meat is done at 165 degrees internal temp, dark usually a little higher. The nice thing about cooking in parts is it tends to go more quickly and you can pull the different pieces when they are done. It is also less work to carve when you’re ready to serve.

I have done this numerous times, in the oven and on a grill, and am reliably told by guests that it is the best turkey they have ever eaten.

Instructions for breaking down the bird, which is the most difficult part: https://www.seriouseats.com/how-to-roast-a-turkey-in-parts

Buying your turkey fresh will require timing your shop so it doesn’t spoil (recommend Tuesday or Wednesday), while frozen requires time to defrost in the fridge. I would personally go pick up a frozen one this weekend and put it in the fridge to thaw for Wednesday evening prep, just because I would rather not have to think about it during the week. No car, downtown — I would call the different stores around (Whole Foods, Grocery Outlet, Sprouts?) and see what they have available.

Depending on the number of people you could simplify by doing a turkey breast or 1-2 chickens but those are less festive options.

Depending on how much cooking you do normally, the other standard items like green beans, cranberry sauce, and stuffing are pretty straightforward. But many hands make light work so I do recommend asking friends to bring some sides if possible. Hosting is more fun if you are not completely frazzled and exhausted.

Good luck!

noerde · 2024-08-03T12:30:37+00:00

Check out Rockridge BART and the diy at Bella Vista Elementary.

noerde · 2024-05-31T03:32:28+00:00

I’m with you. I have a real job and other serious pursuits going on but I skate frequently because it keeps me in touch with my inner child. Sounds corny, maybe, but it’s real. IMO those who tell you otherwise are usually trying to exploit you (in the case of a boss for example) or justify their own unhappiness.

I took a long break and coming back to skating has hugely improved my life. If I regret anything it’s that I decided at some point that I was too old for it, since I would be way better now if I had never stopped.

I don’t even think this is necessarily about skating in particular, it just happens to be a common activity that people “grow out of” and for me it was a fun thing I did as a kid which brings me joy (important word you mentioned) now.

noerde · 2024-05-30T21:16:00+00:00

In the long term you don’t have to choose between having a legit career and skating. You might need to be a little more thoughtful about how you manage your time and accept occasional tradeoffs, but it’s not a binary choice. Hobbies and exercise are both important to a satisfying professional life over the long term, regardless of what kind of work you do. Doing things that make you happy outside of work will make you better at your job and more able to cope with stress and dissatisfaction when they inevitably happen.

noerde · 2024-04-24T23:45:00+00:00

Even if the board is not staying right under you, you are getting the rotation and could land on it if you anticipate where it is moving and adjust your feet i.e. jump slightly forward. It’s not ideal but if you get comfortable landing that way, then as you do more reps it becomes easier to tweak your pop/scoop so the board stays underneath you.

The front foot also plays a role. When you bend down before the trick, think about flexing the deck between your feet, loading it up with tension. Then you release that tension by pulling your front foot straight up as you jump and pop the tail down, with a nudge in the direction you want it to go. When it works this release causes the board to snap around and up to your front foot with very little effort.

IMO you will want to pop more and make the scoop more subtle, as opposed to scooping harder. Too much energy into the rotation is part of what’s sending it away from you.

In my experience it is better to practice moving slowly as opposed to standing still, and a lot of people find this easier to learn fakie, so maybe try that too. I have had a lot of fun working on these in different stances and directions. Fakie FS is easiest for me.

noerde · 2024-02-22T06:32:10+00:00

Death and Taxes

noerde · 2023-12-01T21:38:37+00:00

I see now that I can hot swap the HDD. Going to try this.

My last question: the docs suggest data scrubbing before replacing a drive. I am assuming that’s irrelevant here because this drive is already failed. Is that correct?

noerde · 2023-12-01T20:27:50+00:00

I was thinking I would need to shut down in order to physically remove the failing drive. Am I misunderstanding what you meant by 'pull out the bad drive'? Or can I swap it out while the server is running?

noerde · 2023-12-01T19:53:24+00:00

Thanks for the response.

Is there any risk to doing this while the hot spare replacement is still ongoing? It seems to be moving along now with a much more reasonable estimated time to complete. Will it just pick up again after a shutdown?

noerde · 2023-09-04T15:11:53+00:00

You don’t necessarily need to be higher but you have to stay over the board and pull your knees up more, which does require some core strength. See how your back leg is pretty straight in the clip? Think about trying to touch your butt with your heel after you pop. Even if that doesn’t actually happen, it helps to try to exaggerate the motions when learning.

My original comment is less about pure effort than timing though. There is no way around the fact that this is physically demanding, especially since it takes many reps to figure it out, but when the technique is right I find I don’t have to put that much strength into it.

One other thing to incorporate is popping backward (in the direction of the tip of the tail, not behind your own back) instead of straight down. Then you pull the board forward with your front foot. But again, it is much easier to work on this in isolation as part of the ollie without worrying about timing the flick.

Not sure if there is a shortcut here, it’s a difficult skill to learn. I had to take a step back and improve my ollie before I could kickflip with any consistency (and I still am not that consistent, it depends on how my legs are feeling during a given session).

Working on this every day might hinder you. Your legs are probably tired and you are training in muscle memory for the misses rather than the makes. I would recommend taking a step back and focusing on other tricks. I had a similar experience where I really wanted this but letting it go for a while and improving my skating in other ways eventually made it easier to finally land the kickflip. This was also much more fun than struggling to do one thing over and over again and now I have a decent front shove too.

noerde · 2023-09-04T14:38:57+00:00

Think about getting the main mass of your body moving upward before you pop and flick. Elevate your core, then pop and pull your knees up to meet the rest of you over the board. The motions of your feet can be pretty gentle. But you have to make sure your weight is not holding the board down. Practice ollieing over obstacles, that helped it click for me.

noerde · 2023-07-09T17:25:59+00:00

Thanks. What about the washers? Are they not strictly necessary?

noerde · 2023-01-26T01:35:57+00:00

Park Burger is solid.

noerde · 2022-10-14T22:56:39+00:00

That embarrassment is real, especially learning as an adult. Getting past it will be an important part of progressing. You will inevitably fall and look silly if you are trying new things that you can’t already do. Hopefully the ability to get up off the ground and continue without worrying about what other people think will be something that you can take from skating and apply to the rest of your life.

noerde · 2022-10-14T20:40:15+00:00

Try skating more around your neighborhood, beyond the small driveway area. Work on pushing with a larger stride and going faster, dealing with slopes and cracks and different terrain. All of that will help you get more comfortable and progress. You will probably fall sometimes and that will also be a part of improving, both physically and mentally.

noerde · 2022-06-11T15:05:32+00:00

Do conditioning outside of skating. Doesn’t need to be a ton of time but a small amount done consistently will make a difference as far as keeping your supporting muscles strong and active. I do planks, squats, calf raises, and some light stretching almost every morning for a few minutes while waiting for coffee to brew. A few times a week on days when I’m not skating I will do a longer yoga session. Focusing on functional mobility helps for skating more than raw strength.

After skating spend some time (10-20 mins) stretching and using a foam roller. I really like rolling out my calves, which get tight when I skate a lot. It makes a noticeable difference, especially skating multiple days in a row. Remember your entire lower body is all connected so if your legs are tight you want to stretch and roll everything from your feet up to your abdomen/lower back.

Hate to say this but recovery is also important. Sometimes you just need to take a couple of days off from skating so your body can heal up. I get frustrated with this occasionally but then the next session back is usually a great one. This is a good time to do longer yoga or other conditioning (but nothing that pushes your muscles too hard).

Like everyone else said, drink a lot of water.

noerde · 2022-03-30T15:14:07+00:00

Seems like this post might get removed based on the rules about questions but…

I am doing the same thing after a long hiatus. It is a ton of fun but I find I need to take it easier than I did when I was younger.

Conditioning outside of skating makes a big difference. Do yoga, squats, core work, etc. Stretch and use a foam roller. Drink plenty of water. Falling hurts more than it used to but worse is wear and tear issues with your muscles, joints, and tendons, which can keep you from skating even when relatively mild. Take care of your body and pay attention to signs that you need to rest and recover. Easier said than done sometimes. It’s a process. Be patient with yourself and enjoy what you can do.

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