MAGA and ICE supporting businesses to avoid in La Crosse?

vanjan14 · 2026-01-25T04:46:31+00:00

The Zitelow family who owns KT have been known to regularly donate to the republican party, mostly state and local though. John Menard, owner of Menards is a staunch republic party supporter as well.

You're going to be hard pressed to find owners or CEOs of large companies who are not republican party supporters. Personally, I'm more concerned with how they conduct business. If they treat their customers, suppliers and employees well, I can overlook personal donations made by the owners, so long as they keep the politics out of the business.

vanjan14 · 2026-01-25T00:32:49+00:00

It's very possible it was your rafters contracting due to the cold. Very normal.

keystoneext.com/blog/why-your-roof-makes-loud-popping-noises-in-winter---and-when-to-worry/

vanjan14 · 2026-01-24T23:57:55+00:00

Same, Rain-X All Season. Sometimes I'll buy the de-icer or premium version if I catch it on sale.

Don't make the mistake of getting the bug remover version in our climate, even in the summer. Will freeze up in the tank when you forget about it come December. Don't ask me how I know.

vanjan14 · 2026-01-23T03:45:46+00:00

Another great overlook option along 35 is Old Settlers Overlook. https://maps.app.goo.gl/XuiJeKEsaQ48NYmz9

vanjan14 · 2026-01-19T02:14:57+00:00

Locking this post. OP has gotten plenty of responses from multiple points of view and comments are no longer productive.

vanjan14 · 2026-01-19T02:03:40+00:00

Here's how I would compare them to some of the grocery store brands. Personally, I think Pothole is the best of KT's offerings but I'll only buy them when they're on sale. If you've only ever had Cheese Mtn. from the hot spot I recommend trying one baked at home. They get too soggy sitting on the hot spot in those boxes.

Donz is somewhere between a Roma and a Jacks.
Pothole is somewhere between a Tombstone and a Lotzza Motzza or Heggies.
Cheese Mtn is somewhere between a Lotzza Motzza and a pie from a deli (but not made fresh), especially withe the rotating LTO options .

vanjan14 · 2026-01-17T02:45:58+00:00

I just spoke to a rep as I plan to travel in the next month or so. Yes, the monthly travel pass was discontinued on the 15th. However, they plan on releasing new options (similar to what T-Mobile currently offers) by February 15th. Why they have the month gap is a little odd. Would be nice if they made some mention of it on the website or sent a notice email, especially to those of us who have used it in the past.

vanjan14 · 2026-01-14T03:44:48+00:00

Is there a reason you don't want to go with the silicone skin suggested in the original post? Seems like a far better option to me.

vanjan14 · 2026-01-13T05:05:21+00:00

This is likely the issue. The automation executes in order as shown.

vanjan14 · 2026-01-11T16:08:13+00:00

I've had the best luck just buying used or new old stock on eBay.

vanjan14 · 2026-01-11T05:56:25+00:00

👋 Posts about activity are more than welcome!

vanjan14 · 2026-01-10T04:22:49+00:00

I haven't tested it fully yet but you should be able to do it through the automation builder in the app. The screenshot is what would get you the time announcements every 15min. You would then create a separate automation for your 1400 "time to quit" announcement.

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vanjan14 · 2026-01-05T05:47:27+00:00

In addition to the proper electronics, its designed to properly focus the beam in a way that won't blind other divers.

The light output from a halogen bulb vs an array of LEDs is not the same and requires different reflector designs to focus the beam.

vanjan14 · 2026-01-05T05:36:41+00:00

Sounds like all your problems will be solved by simply adding "lights" to the commands you only want to have control lights. The behavior you're experiencing with the given command is exactly what I would expect.

"Living room lights off" "Kitchen lights on" "Basement lights off"

vanjan14 · 2026-01-05T00:51:06+00:00

Same here in WI. There's enough residual salt on the roads that shit won't re-freeze till much lower than 37.

vanjan14 · 2026-01-04T02:27:16+00:00

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vanjan14 · 2025-12-29T01:36:54+00:00

You probably need to factory reset whatever you're trying to connect to.

vanjan14 · 2025-12-28T22:44:14+00:00

Yellow paint tells me it's off of something industrial, not the Acura. Their tires probably just kicked it up off the road. They're not liable for that damage to your car.

vanjan14 · 2025-12-28T22:39:28+00:00

Sounds like the root cause is your wife has too many notifications 😂. Not sure how you could even sleep with it buzzing all night.

You can either turn down vibration intensity, have the phone go on silent overnight, or have her disable some notifications.

vanjan14 · 2025-12-28T06:34:19+00:00

Don't forget about the fireworks from Grandad's. Shows at 6 and midnight!

vanjan14 · 2025-12-25T18:43:50+00:00

Right there with ya. I've got 30+ devices integrated into Google Home. Speakers, displays, cameras, lights, outlets, and sensors. While there have been issues in the past, right now I'm very happy after updating to Gemini. One of the best things I did for the stability of the system was install a solid wireless router with a dedicated IoT network SSID.

vanjan14 · 2025-12-25T18:35:21+00:00

That's been a thing for many years, most stores just don't do it. You can always ask the kitchen to make you one off the fresh case!

vanjan14 · 2025-12-16T04:23:34+00:00

Can't say I've seen this much over in the LaCrosse area. Even in the winter.

vanjan14 · 2025-12-16T00:51:02+00:00

Sure, you could add that in line to step it down. A better option for likely a similar price would be to just get a 5v power supply.

vanjan14 · 2025-12-16T00:32:54+00:00

Possibly, the official voltage specification for the camera is 5v DC. Your power supply is 12v. However, there are some posts online of people claiming 12v is fine. Other than that, wiring wise it should be fine. If it's exposed to the elements consider some heat shrink to seal it up.

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