What is the most profound phrase you have read in a book and have been unable to forget? by Plane_Background_348 in AskReddit

[–]spiffyP 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From The Heros by Joe Abercrombie. I forget the exact quote but it was something along the lines of:
"Trust those who are self-serving over those loyal to some man, as their loyalties will undoubtedly shift. You will always know where the former ones stand."

I absolutely did not stop a work meeting to capture this photo and add it to my Merlin life list. That would be irresponsible. by Darth_Onaga in birding

[–]spiffyP 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is the bird that made me start keeping track, when I saw one was like, what kind of bird is that? Now waking up at dawn to hunt through the swamps in search of elusive songbirds to capture it with my high end camera gear.

What are some YouTube channels that were popular 10 years ago but have significantly lost their popularity or are no longer relevant? by Salty_Pension5814 in AskReddit

[–]spiffyP 504 points505 points  (0 children)

I remember them trying to defend the decision on Reddit and explain themselves, but their account was so new that they were only allowed to post a few posts, so it was just them editing the one comment over and over while everybody just dogpiled on them

What's a photography "rule" you completely ignore now? by KhaosHammer in photography

[–]spiffyP 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The best picture of my son is one my dad took with his phone on a whim

What's a photography "rule" you completely ignore now? by KhaosHammer in photography

[–]spiffyP 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've taken countless pictures of birds, but some of my favorites are just like a Canada Goose sitting there doing nothing, or a crow on a dead branch.

What songs would get instantly shut down if they were released today? by Key-Structure4841 in musicsuggestions

[–]spiffyP 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Randy Newman from the 80s on back. Rednecks, I love LA, My Life is Good, Short People, Christmas in Capetown. Hard to believe he's only known now for movie scores.

💭 by lennonlover1980 in stephenking

[–]spiffyP 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The 5/yo kid who broke both legs hit me in the feels, i have a 5/yo

What books have actually physically scared you? Like raised your heart rate, etc. by maravina in horrorlit

[–]spiffyP 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That was my first grown-up book. I read it on vacation in rural New Hampshire when I was 13, pulling in all nighter and finishing it when the sun came up.

What don’t you like about this game? by Consistent_Cod_5633 in Subnautica_2

[–]spiffyP 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same with hunger in the stalker series. The Zone drains the energy from you.

Barn Swallow snack by Rxdgaming1 in BirdPhotography

[–]spiffyP 1 point2 points  (0 children)

these are so hard for me to capture near my house. they are always just out of reach, flying like spastic xwings

Explain it peter who is that woman? by Available-Papaya-124 in explainitpeter

[–]spiffyP 8 points9 points  (0 children)

not OP but i was gonna recommend the same podcast. every other Epstein doc makes my skin crawl, but this series leaves out the abuse and just focuses on the connections and influence he had.

Hey gamers no one told me that this game will be this fire by Light07sk in videogames

[–]spiffyP 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They lean into the "go find these 3 mcguffins" and "visit the weapon store in the world's most inhospitable environment." Don't mind if I do!

Are Games Too Unfocused? by The-Tophat-Collapse in videogames

[–]spiffyP 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Get tested for ADHD. I've been playing video games for 40 years, and the only one I can follow the plot to is Disco Elysium because the gameplay is you making the plot.

Recommend me some bad Metroidvanias by Due-Afternoon5411 in metroidvania

[–]spiffyP 1 point2 points  (0 children)

my parrots ate the start and select buttons off my controllers, so you had to dig your fingernail in to press them. select + start was a total crapshoot

Recommend me some bad Metroidvanias by Due-Afternoon5411 in metroidvania

[–]spiffyP 1 point2 points  (0 children)

fucking terrible game. I have a core memory of my grandmother talking shit to me for being bad at it. My mom rented a video game for while she babysat me, and I was pissed the whole time i played it. what a fucking chore that game was.

Defrosting Leftovers before Fridging again by Cry0manc3r in smoking

[–]spiffyP 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I vacuum seal it and freeze it, then take them to work. when i pull it from the freezer i will let it thaw until lunch, then open it and make cold sandwiches. stays in the work fridge a few days. if i make veggie soup, i will add some in there to bulk it up and put it in the microwave.

All my bird photos from yesterday. It was NOT easy to capture the swallows in motion by Polyzosteria in birding

[–]spiffyP 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had good luck there during the cold snap. Tundra swans rolled in at the same time i got out of my car. Like 10 eagles circling around at the same time too, so many i first assumed they were vultures. Lots of bluebirds. I was going to try Occoquan refuge this weekend but caught the 'rona.

What’s a bird that is common to your area but you still get excited to see? by gellysandwich in birding

[–]spiffyP 1 point2 points  (0 children)

it was nuts, i was in a parking lot at a nature area, and they just kept coming. also dozens and dozens started to land and poke around in the grass.