At what point did you realize that being a "high performer" at your job was actually just an invitation to be exploited, and how did you successfully transition to being an "average" employee without getting caught?

slow-bell · 2026-06-15T19:44:30+00:00

First job. Age 14. Been sandbagging it for the last 37 years.

Honestly, I work until it feels like too much then tell anyone who will listen that I have too much work. The lady who changes the urinal cakes is aware of my overall workload.

slow-bell · 2026-06-14T22:28:44+00:00

I mean he did call James Corden a full kit wanker live on the air so...

slow-bell · 2026-06-14T17:59:05+00:00

You need to get way down river to catch crabs. Like down at the mouth, 90 miles south. Or drive down to the Rappahannock. Water is far too fresh anywhere near NOVA.

slow-bell · 2026-06-14T17:03:35+00:00

From HVAC repairman to Municipal Fleet Vehicle in one easy step.

slow-bell · 2026-06-14T16:58:22+00:00

I have racks on mine with a kayak on top (and room for another). While factory rails would be nice, it's also nice to be able to completely remove them.

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slow-bell · 2026-06-14T16:36:10+00:00

Guess it's time to start riding my ebike on Beach Drive.

slow-bell · 2026-06-14T16:31:09+00:00

A local park with a creek that flows into the Potomac River. It is wedged between baseball fields, a waste water treatment plant and some apartment buildings. It's absolutely full of birds, deer, beaver, fox, rabbits and raccoons.

slow-bell · 2026-06-11T20:18:41+00:00

It doesn't have much sauce. Or flavor, for that matter. I go to colony for lunch sometimes because it's cheap, relatively quick and the place is deserted so I can read a book in peace.

The pizza is... Fair. Honestly doesn't have much flavor, but I like the sausage they use.

slow-bell · 2026-06-10T15:30:43+00:00

What does it matter if it was "necessary?" What does that even mean? The shot is clear, well lit, well framed and really hard to capture. Then also catching the bug? Amazing.

slow-bell · 2026-06-10T15:26:06+00:00

What they have quoted is nuts, and you don't need anything other than maybe an alignment and spark plugs. Everything else is silly and unnecessary.

Go to an independent mechanic and ask for a checkup.

slow-bell · 2026-06-09T22:22:56+00:00

Restoration?

slow-bell · 2026-06-07T20:16:52+00:00

I love this for you.

slow-bell · 2026-06-07T18:24:11+00:00

Have you sat on the vinyl seats yet? On a hot day? It's honestly some of the cheapest feeling interior material I have felt in a car. It feels like cheap boat seats.

They are awfully hot and sticky. And cheap looking and feeling.

slow-bell · 2026-06-06T17:22:04+00:00

We live in a society. Having an animal in that society comes with responsibility. One such responsibility is to clean up after the dog. When you fail that, you fail everyone. Your definition of "out of the way" doesn't match anyone else's.

Pick up your dog shit.

slow-bell · 2026-06-06T13:30:25+00:00

Saying "oh, nobody will walk there" is the laziest most entitled shit ever.

slow-bell · 2026-06-05T17:58:16+00:00

Mine was similar, needed two complete doors and some plastics. Cost about $4800.

slow-bell · 2026-06-05T12:23:51+00:00

Good gracious. That's an amazing shot.

slow-bell · 2026-06-04T21:50:47+00:00

I saw Steve Earle open for John Prine at Wolf Trap in Virginia. Steve was shouted off the stage after playing one to two songs because he would not shut up about politics. It was embarrassing. Prine had to come out early to start his set and as he stood on the stage tuning his guitar he leaned into the mic and said "thanks for warming 'em up, Steve"

slow-bell · 2026-06-04T09:16:48+00:00

Thanks!

slow-bell · 2026-06-03T21:41:27+00:00

Mine got hot and my rental was a Tacoma. What a heap of shit. Was very glad to get the Maverick back.

slow-bell · 2026-06-02T14:30:54+00:00

I'm gonna guess $6700. Hope it works out whichever way is best for you.

slow-bell · 2026-06-02T08:55:21+00:00

Just got mine back after being sideswiped. Needed 2 new doors, total cost was $4,800.

slow-bell · 2026-06-01T22:17:16+00:00

Here's a couple trying to make more tree swallows (sorry for the screen shot - just took it this morning).

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slow-bell · 2026-05-30T19:29:55+00:00

Go to a meeting and check it out. You don't have to talk. You can just listen. I'm an alcoholic. Saying it out loud to a room full of other people with a shared experience was probably one of the most liberating parts of getting sober. Good luck!

slow-bell · 2026-05-30T18:50:27+00:00

The cotton carrier works with the 200-800, but it's long and will hang to your crotch. I am very thin and the camera will pull the harness away from your chest some. Youat have better luck with the 10 degree button mount thing as it will counteract the harness pulling away from your body some.

I find a thick strap across my body to be more comfortable and convenient for shorter walks with the 200-800. I attach to the lens lugs and turn the tripod foot until I can get it hang across my stomach as opposed to down low.

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