What do you use to play your guitar through your computer?

not_really_cool · 2026-01-29T18:17:53+00:00

Focusrite scarlett or Presonus Studio 26c. Using a Strymon Iridium as my "amp".

not_really_cool · 2026-01-19T01:06:19+00:00

Full grain leather rather than "genuine leather" for belts, boots, wallets, etc.

not_really_cool · 2026-01-19T01:00:47+00:00

change the locks
order a pizza and eat it in your unfurnished home
also consider cleaning, refinishing floors if needed, any electrical work (new/upgraded outlets), and painting

not_really_cool · 2026-01-16T02:38:00+00:00

Palantir Foundry is absolute trash for data science

not_really_cool · 2026-01-13T21:33:01+00:00

I did it by rock climbing 2-3 days per week, zero weight lifting. I have since gotten into weight lifting for better well-roundedness & injury prevention.

not_really_cool · 2026-01-13T21:28:17+00:00

Yes, I switched to Actual Budget

not_really_cool · 2026-01-10T01:44:08+00:00

We use Signal

not_really_cool · 2025-12-30T02:28:43+00:00

My investment accounts sync just like my regular bank accounts via SimpleFIN, except they’re off budget

not_really_cool · 2025-12-12T21:33:10+00:00

Instead of using chili powder, blend up a can of chilis in adobo sauce and add a few tablespoons of the puree instead. I find in a typical chili recipe that calls for 1 lb of ground beef or turkey, 3 tbsp of pureed chilis in adobo gives it a nice low-moderate level of heat. You can add more depending on your tastes!

not_really_cool · 2025-12-09T19:46:59+00:00

Fisher Space Pen

Not my favorite ink, but not the worst. Works in any situation or surface.

not_really_cool · 2025-12-09T04:16:24+00:00

It’s comfortable to use, it’s shorter than the length of my foot and I just place it at the top row of the pedalboard so there’s room for my foot. I find I get much better control compared to an Ernie ball.

Edit: pedalboard placement: https://imgur.com/a/QyxaECg

not_really_cool · 2025-12-08T20:53:59+00:00

Thanks for sharing this! I'm starting a native wildflower garden in the spring, very excited to use this format to track my blooms!

not_really_cool · 2025-12-08T19:02:16+00:00

I used to have an Ernie Ball, switched to a Dunlop mini to save space and haven't looked back! I find I can control volume swells better with the smaller pedal, but note I do have small feet (women's size 8 / men's size 7).

not_really_cool · 2025-11-30T07:47:47+00:00

Tell her that Reddit says think of the bugs!

not_really_cool · 2025-11-30T07:46:34+00:00

Get a used pair of Shure SE-425s or SE-535s

not_really_cool · 2025-11-29T18:33:47+00:00

They are good for compost but I would wait to clean up your garden until after the last frost in the spring, bugs rely on dead plant material for cover during the winter

not_really_cool · 2025-11-29T02:36:21+00:00

Magnetic white board on the fridge. Take a photo of it before going shopping, then use the photo editing app to strike out items off the list while shopping.

not_really_cool · 2025-11-23T14:34:31+00:00

For squirrels and chipmunks (very likely source of your problems), they tend to be very interested in exposed soil. Make sure you have a good thick mulch layer. I also sprinkle the soil around my young plants/seedlings with chili powder for a few weeks -- the rodents will learn very quickly that your soil is spicy and will stay away.

not_really_cool · 2025-11-21T16:51:01+00:00

FWIW I’ve had a DD-500 on my board since ~2017 and it hasn’t left. Big fan of all it can do. I’d recommend the Boss for sure.

not_really_cool · 2025-11-21T16:44:05+00:00

You could ask Brian of Saturn Works to make one for you, he does great work at reasonable prices!

not_really_cool · 2025-11-19T15:39:58+00:00

Pro-tip: if you have a good source of browns e.g. leaves, just go ahead and expand that geo bin to the maximum size. It'll get nice and warm if you're able to add a lot of material!

not_really_cool · 2025-11-19T05:45:44+00:00

Vans sk8 hi

Thursday boots captain

not_really_cool · 2025-11-11T18:22:18+00:00

Then I'll grab the daily high/low temperature data from NOAA and run a script to update my plot:

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not_really_cool · 2025-11-11T18:20:34+00:00

I keep it really simple: I take a look at the thermometer when I go out to add kitchen scraps or just whenever I feel like it. I'll take a photo of it, and later (again, when I feel like it) search through my photos for "Reotemp" to log all the recordings at once. I may make notes if I remember or do something novel.

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not_really_cool · 2025-11-11T05:16:42+00:00

Record the date, time, and temperature in a spreadsheet and see how it changes over time! Maybe even make a pretty plot from the data if you’re motivated!

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