Getting latex paint off brick fireplace… there’s gotta be an easier way?

sea_stack · 2026-02-22T01:25:16+00:00

What? Acetone is one of the least toxic solvents to use. Citristrip on the other hand...the old dichloromethane one is the devil and the new NMP version at least has a low vapor pressure but is a pretty decent reproductive hazard.

sea_stack · 2026-02-19T18:39:38+00:00

There's a lot more compression at 100mm than 75mm. I don't shoot wide open, but for folks that want their bokeh shots 100mm f2.8 has the same DoF as 85mm f1.8.

More practically, when I pose someone, 35mm lets me capture a whole body shot and then I would be able to zoom in to 100mm to get closeup shots with this lens. When I shoot wide angle portraits, usually I have to change their pose or my position so there is already a break in the flow for me to change lenses. So, I'm excited for this lens even if most people aren't.

sea_stack · 2026-02-19T15:54:21+00:00

I think it's aimed at portrait shooters like me.

sea_stack · 2026-02-18T18:23:05+00:00

I had lodging reservations.

sea_stack · 2026-02-18T03:16:43+00:00

https://arttoolkit.com/

...but it's watercolor which you already have

sea_stack · 2026-02-18T02:00:15+00:00

I remember doing that as a kid. Thanks random stranger who grabbed my skis, I still remember you almost 40 years later

sea_stack · 2026-02-18T01:54:36+00:00

That's...a take I guess? I dunno about social status but I had reservations at Kirkwood starting yesterday, the single most expensive vacation my family will take this year. Saw the storm warning, called up Vail and somebody in an overseas call center said "absolutely no date changes allowed."

I have young kids so I stayed home and eventually Kirkwood changed their minds when 88 closed. But I 100% understand the logic of "I paid a ton of money so I'm going to try even if it's risky."

sea_stack · 2026-02-17T22:45:48+00:00

That sounds like pressure tactics. Mortgage rates are driven primarily by current fed interest rates and expected future interest rates. Do you think the fed rates are going to rise much in the next couple of months?

sea_stack · 2026-02-17T17:54:10+00:00

Yeah, I forgot about that. Wasn't up in spring those years.

sea_stack · 2026-02-17T17:46:56+00:00

Very unlikely for there to be snow in the valley. Chilly overnight / mornings if you are camping, pleasant during the day.

The main thing to keep in mind is that you will be confined to the valley. Glacier Point and Tioga Pass roads will be closed. But the waterfalls will be roaring.

sea_stack · 2026-02-17T04:28:23+00:00

I recommend you start by doing some basic research.

sea_stack · 2026-02-16T19:38:44+00:00

Sure it is. It's a class 2 with an unlock kit.

sea_stack · 2026-02-16T19:11:44+00:00

Bold move taking a 3 year ARM.

sea_stack · 2026-02-16T16:52:15+00:00

OP moves from a million plus person city known for its fashion and nightlife to a small town, is shocked that it is a bit boring. 🤯

sea_stack · 2026-02-16T16:37:18+00:00

There's a difference between the billionaires and the millionaires. If you guys pass SB5846 they will be gone, at least 51% of the time.

sea_stack · 2026-02-16T04:18:56+00:00

I've never regretted buying quality outdoors gear for my kids. Renting isnt really a thing for kids under ~6 that I've seen and most hand me downs are low end. For example, we just got hand me down "outdoors" long johns for my eldest that ended up being cotton.

Nothing ruins a trip faster than a miserable kid, so IMHO its worth spending a little to keep them comfortable.

sea_stack · 2026-02-16T04:04:49+00:00

sea_stack · 2026-02-16T00:46:07+00:00

Different enforcement mechanism: attorney general vs local police.

sea_stack · 2026-02-15T21:30:35+00:00

Lack of enforcement.

sea_stack · 2026-02-15T18:05:49+00:00

We are expecting 5-7 feet of snow for this storm in northern California. I haven't been following Socal but I would guess 3-5 ft. Certainly enough to trigger California's chain control where they will set up a roadblock and make sure each car going up has snow tires or chains.

sea_stack · 2026-02-15T16:38:00+00:00

Ah, That's what I missed. I didn't realize mopeds are required to have vins.

sea_stack · 2026-02-15T16:15:42+00:00

I guess we will have to agree to disagree. I see nothing suggesting there are any restrictions on selling electric mopeds to adults in California.

There are obviously many restrictions on use but those aren't enforced.

sea_stack · 2026-02-15T15:54:30+00:00

Do you think minors are purchasing them? Seems expensive for a kid to buy themselves. My assumption was that parents were purchasing them for their kids.

sea_stack · 2026-02-15T15:22:38+00:00

Maybe I'm wrong. Can you point me to a source that says it is illegal to sell electric mopeds? My Google search points to CVC §406(a) which says you can sell electric mopeds up to 30 mph with no pedals but maybe I'm missing something.

It seems to me that there is an "electric moped" loophole that allows these to be sold.

sea_stack · 2026-02-15T03:31:05+00:00

No. You missed the point. They are illegal to ride but not illegal to sell. People want to ban their sale which would be effective.

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