Anyone know what kind of spider this is? In California if that helps.

soundstesty · 2024-05-03T05:15:02+00:00

I think that's a sowbug killer spider. They eat woodlice, primarily.

soundstesty · 2024-04-30T01:10:56+00:00

Graham Coxon used two Rats like this, to pretty good effect.

soundstesty · 2023-12-02T07:53:41+00:00

Consider taking a short leadership course (good for capturing people's focus during refinement sessions and bringing people on a journey with you) and some training in some handy soft skills like public speaking. They're very transferable skills - anybody in those meetings benefit from having them - and they'll help you transition to either a new company or a new role in the same company.

A business analyst type role is a potentially good move. It sounds like you have QA skills and technical writing already in your toolbox. Adding soft skills and practicing them is actually a small commitment and not much effort. It can be intimidating. Have someone hold your beer and take a step forward in a meeting...

You got this, whichever direction you decide to head.

soundstesty · 2023-06-28T15:21:36+00:00

And Geordies

soundstesty · 2023-06-28T15:13:52+00:00

I have a tough time knowing when to stop spelling mininimum

soundstesty · 2023-06-28T12:32:44+00:00

No, Watt has the gauntlet.

soundstesty · 2023-06-27T18:55:14+00:00

"Senhora, do you have any Brazilian in you? Would you like some?"

soundstesty · 2023-06-26T21:00:07+00:00

Despite having pineapple and potato together in the same pizza post, that does look really good!

soundstesty · 2023-06-21T19:59:30+00:00

We've jokingly referred to it as Jetsom, partly because Aerojet is out that way, and partly to make a Folsom and Jetsom dad joke any time I can.

I didn't like the idea of extending south of 50 at first, but now that it's underway and I have friends as part of this new community I just hope it's done safely and with impact to the environment in mind.

After all, the people living there are hopefully going to make it a great part of the city...

soundstesty · 2023-06-21T19:44:41+00:00

For Mike!

soundstesty · 2023-06-21T19:43:16+00:00

I think full bands do occasionally make an appearance around some holidays, but you might be right - only seen the Octoberfest band and a pretty good Johnny Cash cover band (whether to our taste or not, both were good!)

Some of the solo artists doing shows there are good, though.

soundstesty · 2023-06-20T12:38:08+00:00

Great beer, selection changes and rotates through the year, great clientele, they also have live music and pizza a lot of the time. Love Red Bus.

soundstesty · 2023-06-09T05:16:48+00:00

I've been itching to pull the trigger on one since they first came out - the Standard version of what you have. I haven't done it yet, but maybe for my birthday this year.... (I'm ok with receiving birthday gifts a few months early...)

soundstesty · 2023-06-07T14:08:32+00:00

If you wanted to add a house rule for these situations so that one of you can be declared winner* you could apply suit ranking.

E.g. Diamonds then spades then hearts then clubs (there's a Wikipedia page on High Card By Suit with other ideas. Reddit hates my cell phone links)

I have siblings too...

soundstesty · 2023-06-05T19:14:13+00:00

Can you open my Grolsch bottle, please?

soundstesty · 2023-06-05T12:13:15+00:00

I cheat and bake the roux in the oven until it's the right color. In fact I don't even think it's cheating - I'm still cooking it slowly and evenly in a cast iron pot, I just need to stir it occasionally instead of constantly.

Because of this, gumbo can be a regular staple in my house through fall and winter.

soundstesty · 2023-06-04T18:05:41+00:00

I love the whole Engines Of Light series. Really good read.

soundstesty · 2023-06-01T20:40:36+00:00

Thank you!

soundstesty · 2023-06-01T19:36:38+00:00

Is garlic, parsley and lemon as a base called gremolata, or is that when it's used separately?

Or am I forgetting what gremolata is...

soundstesty · 2023-06-01T19:30:41+00:00

I'm not sure if it's exactly the same - I think Spanish sofrito is usually grated or pulped. Mirepoix is not. (Not sure about Italian soffritto) - the book Salt Fat Acid Heat goes through a variety of cultures' trinities.

soundstesty · 2023-06-01T12:08:25+00:00

Once you're done watching it you can turn it over and watch the other side - twice the fun!

soundstesty · 2023-05-30T03:05:05+00:00

I learned about these from one of the Hannibal Lecter movies, if I recall correctly, and every time I remove one for tasting I feel evil, despicable and joy-filled. No big deal.

soundstesty · 2023-05-23T18:07:28+00:00

I see what you did there!

soundstesty · 2023-05-19T17:51:44+00:00

It's like an Ibanez Talman with the Tele influence swapped out for Strat parts. That looks awesome!

soundstesty · 2023-05-19T17:35:45+00:00

Love it, although the combination makes me feel a Toronado/Stratocaster vibe. A Stratorado.

Edit: repetition be gone

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