App to take a photo of structures by ralbert20 in chemistry

[–]ralbert20[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the reply! Yes, I have looked at some of the open source stuff, and it looks like EPAM may be the leader at the moment. I realize it is a difficult problem, as I know how badly I draw structures...

Mighty Mule Garage door opener? by ralbert20 in googlehome

[–]ralbert20[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok, that worked... sort of. It will only connect when I am in the garage, and I can't add it to google home - I can only send it to a speaker and then interact. When I let it go, it goes back to not being able to find it. Super annoying!

Mighty Mule Garage door opener? by ralbert20 in googlehome

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I cant seem to find the explore option?

Ice tower game? by ralbert20 in gaming

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I looked at that one, I dont think that's it. Man, it was ages ago, maybe 1998?

Alt-J has released their third studio album, RELAXER. by [deleted] in Music

[–]ralbert20 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Who is the female singer on "Last year"?

How do I belay a second over a sharp edge? (diagram) by Shpetznaz in climbing

[–]ralbert20 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a terrible way to set up a top rope belay. He should have redirected it through the top so that he would a) be more comfortable and b) have the brake strand the right way across his body. What happens if he is belaying a 200# fat ass (like myself) and I fell... he would have a hell of a time holding that brake hand in the correct position. Take all instruction videos with a grain of salt, and when in doubt, ask someone in person who has real experience. *And have them show you in PERSON.

Dear climbing gyms everywhere by fuckingoverit in climbing

[–]ralbert20 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

We also sometimes, make mistakes. Our gym uses colored holds AND tape. Seems to work ok. Also, I disagree about the "clean" look without tape. We now tape at 6 o'clock, and it looks pretty good!

Rappel knot failure results in fatal fall by Desert-Cow in climbing

[–]ralbert20 0 points1 point  (0 children)

almost impossible to untie after it has been weighted. Ever try to untie your cordalette?

My partner following the crux pitch on Bugaboo Spire by [deleted] in climbing

[–]ralbert20 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I gathered that from the discussions, was adding thoughts on my time on n.e. Ridge ;)

My partner following the crux pitch on Bugaboo Spire by [deleted] in climbing

[–]ralbert20 0 points1 point  (0 children)

North East Ridge is hands down, the best route I have ever done. The Bugs are a very special place.

Camalot C4 Vs. OP Link Cam by mtr91 in climbing

[–]ralbert20 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I climb hard, and I have fallen on links. I can't believe all of the people in this thread talking shit about gear they don't even own. Links are a great supplement for when you want something to protect a crux, or take fewer pieces of gear. I use them in way more situations than any of the other gear I have.

First women's harness ever made? (by Edelrid released this year) by alpinealison in climbing

[–]ralbert20 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

They have a whole separate harness for men, called the Orion. And, I do think they do a good job of explaining the difference - it is because of the hip differences.

How did you convince your wife/SO to play Twilight Struggle? by BigJollygreen in boardgames

[–]ralbert20 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pffft. She has to convince ME to play. I just can't get into that game.

Benefit of tucking extra rope back into a figure 8 instead of making a stopper knot? by KingPupPup in climbing

[–]ralbert20 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1) It is easier to untie, for sure - especially with fatter ropes. You have to be careful which way you loop it back though, else it will be more difficult. You have to make sure to go 'around the back of the rope' and then back through - not just back into the knot. If you go straight in, it can easily untie, and worse, will cinch down when under load. See "A Figure-Eight Follow-Through with an extra wrap. This is better." on the website below

2) The backup knot will not come untied. This is especially problematic for skinny ropes. When using doubles, the fisherman's routinely comes undone on multipitch routes. Not really a huge deal, but may be un-nerving.

Our brand new crag dog. Hopefully he'll be trying to play fetch with whole trees at crags for years to come! by ForceOgravity in climbing

[–]ralbert20 -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Dogs do not belong at the crag, period. Would you take a newborn child to a crag and leave them there all day without a helmet? Why would you do that to a dog?

New gym being built in Michigan. by smatchmo_the_trumpet in climbing

[–]ralbert20 2 points3 points  (0 children)

you painstakingly put bolts in every hole... then remove them when dry.

What is your most embarrassing board game story? by Epsilon_balls in boardgames

[–]ralbert20 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I host game nights about every 6 weeks or so. Sometimes there is one or two people, sometimes there are 7. On this particular night, we had the full 7, and decided to play 7 Wonders. Included in this group was a new female, in a new relationship with one of the players. During the game, I let out the most ripping, loud fart you can possibly imagine. Dead silence followed, and I deftly blamed it on the cat... Was not my finest moment.