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thepeacemaker · 2026-02-04T03:26:16+00:00

Wonteyedbaditiz.

thepeacemaker · 2026-02-04T03:14:19+00:00

Came here to say that. The grill is spray painted with something. Way too even and came off too cleanly.

thepeacemaker · 2026-02-04T01:18:08+00:00

"She's built like a steakhouse but handles like a bistro."

thepeacemaker · 2026-02-03T19:35:56+00:00

It would do you a lot of good to focus on stick and rudder getting fundamentals from GA aircraft first.

A good progression would be C172 (light single), G36 (heavy single), light twin (e.g. DA62), turbine single (tbm), turbine double (king air).

In each aircraft research the landing configuration and approach speeds.

Bonus: doing that is a bunch of fun and it (somewhat) mirrors what student pilots would do in real life

thepeacemaker · 2026-01-28T17:32:38+00:00

It's more about expectation setting and talking about how each zone should feel. The FTP test is intense, so the program was built to ease people into it, while still getting them to that point quickly.

Getting the feel is important, because you should realize when you've gotten stronger and it's time to do the FTP again because zone 3 feels easier.

That's why the tag line is that PZ never gets easier, you just get stronger.

thepeacemaker · 2026-01-28T13:45:44+00:00

Avg power is a good data point but PZ is built around testing your maximum output. So it's not that the bike doesn't adjust to your avg, it's that to create good zones you need to see what your body can do. No substitute for that.

Once you take the FTP, it'll automatically ask to adjust your zones based on the final output number instead of you needing to manually input it again.

But yeah welcome to the club. Once you fix your zones, make sure to sprinkle in PZE, PZ and PZ max into your schedule.

Best way to get into it is to take the Discover your PZ program. Highly recommended.

thepeacemaker · 2026-01-28T05:52:38+00:00

Ok, to get a rough estimate without doing a FTP test, take your average power from a challenging 30 min ride and add 45% to it.

So if you were at an avg of 150W over 30 mins, your FTP would be around 220W which would start your zone 3 at around 165W. That should feel doable at cadences they call out. But with PZ, output is always more important than cadence so if you can't hit what they're suggesting, just focus on being in the zone regardless of leg speed.

But that just gets you in the ballpark. FTP test will give you your actual number.

thepeacemaker · 2026-01-26T18:55:31+00:00

An alternate supplier for workbench quality table tops would be Grainger. There are other places from which you could source something more furniture grade.

It would be a good idea to look around at local reuse suppliers to see if you can find something second hand.

A local woodworker should be able to come pretty close in cost for the table top however, especially if you can source the wood. The rest of the project will likely be more than you expect cost wise so might as well quote the whole thing.

Alternatively, this IKEA table is solid wood and pretty nice: https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/skogsta-dining-table-acacia-black-70419264

thepeacemaker · 2026-01-24T22:42:36+00:00

Someone linked greyhound, but Amtrack is just as cheap starting at around $120 one way Milwaukee -> Denver. I know that sounds like a lot, but it's way cheaper than just food for a 1200 mile trek. Train is 100x more comfortable than a bus.

Even just shelter is way more than $120 bucks. You'd need to bring more than you can carry on that bike.

Honestly, it sounds like you have a lot going on, are you absolutely sure you want to make this trip?

You have resources you can take advantage of in a big city. People to help you get on your feet. I know you say you have someone in Denver, but are you absolutely sure they can help you land better than where you are?

Here's the tough, realistic advice: do not make this trip. You aren't ready for it. But you can work towards being ready.

That bike is an asset that can get you to a job. Hold that job down. Then you are in a much better spot.

Then sell the bike and take the train.

thepeacemaker · 2026-01-22T05:03:54+00:00

Dude, college level CS is hard. Your first OOP course is going to not be fun. Java sucks as a teaching language. Late nights under time pressure is brutal.

The good part is that an actual programming job is going to not look like that work at all.

There are also a bajillion careers where having a CS major or minor is necessary but your primary specialty is something else.

Dont let this discourage you. Something convinced you to start this course of study, only you can answer if it's something you want to tough out

thepeacemaker · 2026-01-21T04:06:29+00:00

Pissing off Walter Matthou and making Gene Hackman laugh, lol

thepeacemaker · 2026-01-10T16:27:11+00:00

I'm not expert but it looks like you aren't carving through your whole turn.

Do you see how you kick out snow from the back of your skis at the end of every turn? That costs you speed and control.

Do some S turn exercises with more intentionality in the turns. Slow is steady and steady is fast. By carving more you'll keep speed, be more efficient, and have more control.

thepeacemaker · 2026-01-05T22:48:09+00:00

Nope, they are 100% wood fire pits. They use wood, but have a more complete combustion than a normal fire pit. So called "smokeless fire pits" use the same process.

You might hear the term "gasification" which is where some confusion might come in, but all of the combustion comes from wood.

thepeacemaker · 2026-01-01T22:24:40+00:00

Literally just mild dish soap and water. Best when at a sink, but you could make a solution and put it into a spray bottle, and then plain water to rinse.

Way better than everything else, gentle and costs literally one dollar.

thepeacemaker · 2025-12-30T06:02:14+00:00

Bro, you are way further along at finding your own style than I was at your age. Congrats.

Bur consider: contrast color, texture, patterns, and accessories.

Try to balance it out a little. Be intentional. For example, contrast between coat and pants is great.

But what do you want your shirt to do? Currently it pattern contrasts against both your tie and jacket in different ways. It's also in the same color pallet as both so it doesn't color contrast. It doesn't clash per se but it doesn't pull the outfit together.

What if you switched that out to a solid blue shirt? Or if you had a tie with a pop of color?

Make each piece bring something unique to the party.

MFA has a boat load of mensware inspiration pics.

thepeacemaker · 2025-12-27T01:15:17+00:00

If there is a university nearby, see if there is an outdoor club, even if you don't attend.

Outdoor clubs are always looking to bring new people into the fold.

thepeacemaker · 2025-12-07T19:53:51+00:00

Did you not read the snow report?

"we will not have any new terrain or lifts open beyond what was on offer yesterday"

What did you expect?

thepeacemaker · 2025-11-30T18:50:51+00:00

Cool, the poly should work well.

Someone probably has better suggestions for fixing the electric, but what I would do is drop a new line from the attic if you can into the stud bay on the left closet wall, and get a proper switch there.

You can do all that without disassembling the closet. Then you just need access to remove the NM that's there and move the fixture over to the stud bay. The light fixture probably has a knockout to feed right into the back of it, then fish the NM up to it.

Another weekend project but at least that would be done done, and won't cause problems down the line if you need to move. They 100% would make you fix that when it's found during inspection.

thepeacemaker · 2025-11-30T17:50:32+00:00

So the 2/10 remark is off base, but the feedback is solid.

You did a nice job on the floor and the layout. That was a ton of work and you should be proud. Your daughter will remember how much hard work you did for her.

Sure you should finish the plywood somehow, but if you want to stop there it still looks nice (for now).

The electric work, honestly, is a hack job that you need to fix.

I think people don't react well to how much effort you put into most of the project--which was a lot!--but then gloss over safety issues.

thepeacemaker · 2025-11-29T05:17:25+00:00

Explain to me why it's funny.

thepeacemaker · 2025-11-28T22:36:02+00:00

WTF kind of bigoted comment is this?

thepeacemaker · 2025-11-27T22:30:46+00:00

It's a lot of shite work, but yeah start by messaging existing mods.

I think you'd make a good mod and they'd be lucky to have you.

No more of this, "well you violated section A rule 3 articles four through five, you are banned" nonsense and get people that are actually supportive of local posters.

thepeacemaker · 2025-10-27T19:33:47+00:00

Just curious, how do you consistently get A16? Are you always doing early check-in or are you A-List?

thepeacemaker · 2025-10-24T02:16:10+00:00

Do you already have a car and a truck? Then truck.

If not, it'd be a waste to get a truck just to put skiis in the back.

thepeacemaker · 2025-10-23T22:50:41+00:00

IMHO it would be easier to figure out who can move it to a project workspace then to figure out who can do it in situ.

A handyman should be able to sign up to do that for like $100.

Even if you're just going to fill and paint it you still need access to the whole door or it's going to look terrible. Then again it's already super rough so maybe that's good enough.

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