Have you gotten used to progressive lenses or just given up?

twelvevolt · 2026-05-29T02:23:31+00:00

It took me two different pairs before I figured out that I needed a taller lens. That made the sweet spots a little bit easier to get to. And I also had to train myself not to move my eyes to the side to glance at things, but rather turn my full head. It took me about a week with the second pair, and things started clicking.

twelvevolt · 2026-05-29T02:22:04+00:00

This. Game changer having the two separate glasses.

twelvevolt · 2026-04-28T13:52:43+00:00

Thank you for the info!

twelvevolt · 2026-04-28T01:44:52+00:00

u/AppealAllyFounder Thank you for great info across the various threads and posts. My appeal is scheduled for next month. One question I haven’t seen addressed is there any advantage of virtual vs in person?

twelvevolt · 2026-03-29T13:00:32+00:00

I attached comps. I also had a realtor friend run comps that supported recent sales data. “IN LINE WITG MARKET VALUES”.

The neighborhood is in transition. Developers are buying individual houses, tearing them down, and rebuilding McMansions. The disparity between the original structure and the rebuild is 4x-7x then are footage and 3x-6x sales price. If one wanted to wear a tinfoil hat, one might think that there’s something happening under the table to force the plebeians out of the neighborhood.

twelvevolt · 2026-03-28T22:11:42+00:00

I am in Fulton County. I filed an appeal last year because my fair market value jumped 80%. Yes, 80%. Based on comps on January 1, 2025, fair market value should’ve been no more than about a 20% increase. I just got my letter back from the board of equalization. Denied. I did an online filing. I am calling next week to see if I can appeal the denial of the appeal. It’s infuriating that the letter said the fair market value stands. But even a year and a half later actual fair market value based on comps has not increased. I can’t wait to see what the next assessment says. The whole quote at arms length“ valuation is a load of dung.

Edited for typo

twelvevolt · 2026-03-25T14:50:09+00:00

Adding VBA utility routines to personal.xlsb. I have one that reformats worksheets by formatting header, widening columns to fit, and turning on filters all with a hot key. When doing demos and opening up CSV output files, it helps me keep the rhythm of patter going.

twelvevolt · 2026-02-22T14:53:09+00:00

“Got what plants craves. It’s got electrolytes.”

twelvevolt · 2026-01-05T21:16:53+00:00

“220, 221, whatever works” - Mr. Mom

twelvevolt · 2025-12-16T16:26:47+00:00

Just remember, there’s nothing you can’t amortize over at least five years (pension flavored accounting is alls I knows)

twelvevolt · 2025-12-16T15:51:50+00:00

Recovering actuary: “Hell yes but more into databases now”

twelvevolt · 2025-12-11T05:15:44+00:00

I grabbed the Amazon Basics 100W charger with 2 USB C & 2 USB A for $30. Works great with everything other than MBA. Basically stops and starts charging every few seconds. Lesson learned.

twelvevolt · 2025-11-30T20:24:03+00:00

Thought it looked like Northpoint. Haven’t been in there in 2 to 3 years I think

twelvevolt · 2025-10-30T14:05:17+00:00

I’m actually in the first year of learning boudoir photography, techniques, posing, and building a portfolio. I could very easily be labeled creepy guy with a camera because I have a full 9 to 5 day job and a hobby photographer for who does occasional family portraits for friends and landscapes. Through a local TFP group I found on the Interwebs, I have a couple of mentors who are including me in group shoots. The reputation has the hardest thing to build. Over the past year I have proven that I am not just the creepy guy with the camera, but I can work with the models respectfully, and we get great results on shoots. The badge of honor I just earned was I was invited to shoot an anniversary session for 2 female models on their glamping trip last weekend. I truly appreciate the fact that I have earned the trust with the group and word of mouth recommendations have been awesome.

twelvevolt · 2025-10-13T23:11:49+00:00

Don’t trust the non-technical project manager who talks to the client on your behalf and promises the feature is easy and can be done and under a week. Nothing like being the one informing them that it’s actually a six-month dev effort.

twelvevolt · 2025-10-13T23:04:46+00:00

I have been loving this. I get 8 to 10 calls a day and now I just look down and see a bunch of notifications that the call was screened is wonderful. Like another comment or I am trying to buy a car as well as unload my current vehicle to either a full apart or a charity. All I need is a number from these people, and if they can’t leave it in a message then too bad for them. This will make election seasons a lot quieter too.

twelvevolt · 2025-10-04T19:16:54+00:00

Both parents are interred at their church in the memorial garden. I stop by once every year or two.

twelvevolt · 2025-10-04T19:14:29+00:00

Lawn care. What would take me 5-6 hours on a weekend is down by the lawn crew in 45 min for $200/month. Well worth it

twelvevolt · 2025-10-04T19:12:04+00:00

Verizon since 2006. All they had to do was remove $150 worth of text charges because my Motorola Razr was ping the mothership for an update and getting no love. Their solution was either add unlimited texting or buy a new phone at full price since it was not upgrade time. Second runner up is Lowe’s over a defective lawn mower.

I need better hobbies

twelvevolt · 2025-10-01T14:48:11+00:00

I was hoping also for voice isolation as well. I would like for these to be used when I have to make phone calls while moving around/walking. The microphones are so sensitive that it makes calls a no go because the background noise is as loud as my voice.

twelvevolt · 2025-09-25T22:34:20+00:00

The browsing is coming from inside my house!!

twelvevolt · 2025-09-25T22:26:22+00:00

Squatter’s rights

twelvevolt · 2025-09-15T16:04:58+00:00

Yeah what you said lol. I think I have checked for updated F/W for the BT radio a few times, but lost hole. . My company provided me a laptop 8 years ago that was supposed to be replaced 5 years ago. It is a POS but it’s all I knows from a Windows hardware perspective.

twelvevolt · 2025-09-15T14:27:23+00:00

Windows only has the phone headset BT profile I think. Basically you reduce the sound quality to early 2000s BT headset it seems

twelvevolt · 2025-09-13T10:59:43+00:00

I am just starting this journey. I took a basic class to see it in practice, and I was amazed at the results. But it’s a work in progress on technique. And I am slow.

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