multicolorKnight

joined 2 years ago
[–] multicolorKnight 2 points 4 days ago

That's the problem, it doesn't snow enough now... I used to be able to XC on trails in my hometown, now the snow is too thin and patchy. The ice is too thn on the lakes to be trustworthy. We get an extra 3 months of stick season, almost no snow season.

 

Obviously for Northern Hemisphere folks here. Where I am, it has been mostly below freezing, a little snow but not enough to pe pretty or good to play in. It's mostly indoor activities. I work out at the gym, play board games, have random get togethers with friends. What do you do?

[–] multicolorKnight 2 points 5 days ago

Yes! The art is pretty, and the play is pretty chill.

My wife and I play Tokaido Duo frequently, the game play is different (you roll dice to determine your move), but specifically for two players.

Also, if you like Tokaido, you might like Parks, which has has similar play and pretty art.

[–] multicolorKnight 2 points 1 week ago

Have you considered GrapheneOS? Not an open source phone as you say, but it is at least open source software, running on hardware with published specs. It should be capable of everything you want.

 

I went for a haircut today. My usual barbershop has closed down, the owner retired, and the guy who did me went to another shop, that was closed today. So I went to a new place. I only asked for the usual, #4 buzz cut on the head and #3 on beard, but nobody else was in the place, and they ended doing everything they have: buzz cut, razor around the edges, hot towels, neck massage. Almost an hour in the chair.

Felt a little hustled, but it was not that much, and I did not say no to anything. I think it was a promo by the shop owner, they want me to come back. I will be in front of a lot of people next week, so does not hurt to look as good as possible, and I did enjoy it. Probably won't do it all the time, though.

[–] multicolorKnight 2 points 2 weeks ago

Yum. All good stuff. Healthy too.

[–] multicolorKnight 6 points 2 weeks ago

Have the same brand. We just used ice trays for a while, while I made some attempts to repair (epoxy together) just the little broken part. Ultimately, I dropped the $300 and it's been flawless since.

If you ask me, ice makers are just another thing to break, but my wife considers them essential.

[–] multicolorKnight 7 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Fuq yeah! I have a fancy Japanese bum-washer, it's far better than anything in an office, and you don't have to worry about what sounds or smells you make.

[–] multicolorKnight 13 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

I help out people where I can. Some are great, and grateful. Some break things much worse, or insist that the computer spontaneously deleted their data. You do need to set boundaries, and be candid about your own: "You call yourself a computer guy?" "No, I call myself an embedded software developer, I haven't touched a Windows box in ten years, other than yours".

Do realize that a lot of people are genuinely victims of their own tech, these days. There are people who'd probably rather not use a computer, but have no choice.

[–] multicolorKnight 3 points 1 month ago (1 children)

How does one go about touching more turtles? We have plenty of snapping turtles in the area but I think trying to touch them would be risky.

 

I, personally, like to take the opportunity to express aspirations: not just trying to stop doing things I feel are harmful, but also to try new things or practice positive things more. A couple from me:

  • Avoid sarcasm when dealing with people, especially strangers, it does not go over well when they don't get the joke
  • Do something positive, helpful, and non-criminal to counter the right wing political trend. (granted, this one needs more detail)

How about you?

[–] multicolorKnight 4 points 1 month ago

The company I work for has few fixed holidays, but lots of discretionary time off, and very little direct customer service, so it's an individual choice. Many people take the week between Christmas and New Years off. I don't; I'd rather have extra time off when the weather is warmer and I can play outside.

[–] multicolorKnight 5 points 1 month ago

Low key, but enough tradition to feel like an occasion. We had some ethnic food at my mother in law's and went to the village green to look at the decorations. Small group for dinner, that's good (for me) actually. The decorations are mostly for kids, and our child is in their 20s now, but still nice.

[–] multicolorKnight 11 points 1 month ago

If anyone says anything is "a surefire way to make money", they are looking for a Greater Fool on which to unload their position so they can actually make the money.

[–] multicolorKnight 2 points 1 month ago

Eeyup, that looks about right. Congratulations.

 

I figure it's about 50-50 for me. People buy some ridiculous things as gifts, mostly out of desperation to buy something.

These come in several categories:

  • WTF: the giver is clueless or even malicious
  • Other people's aspirations: gifts they think will make you a different, "better", person
  • Meh: no explanation necessary
  • Hmm: seems like a good idea, just not for you
 

...does that make me ineligible for this channel?

A while ago, I bought a purpose built knife sharpener appliance, on impulse, immediately, after seeing an ad. The sort of response that advertisers dream of. Have not regretted it. Dull knives are annoying to work with.

 

Darth Vader: "You are in command now, Admiral Plett"

Plett: (nervously) "Thank you, Lord Vader"

 

Another (US, yes, other cultures feel free to substitute your own here) Thanksgiving. I don't really enjoy turkey, I have food issues anyway, feasting is very conflicted.

Then, there is the enforced extended family togetherness, the clueless rightwing folks carrying on vs the suffering vegans. Everyone expected to be happy. This is almost beyond cliché, but it's real, happens every year.

 

NGL, not asking for a friend. Given the current trends in US politics, it seems prudent to at least look into it.

Most of the online content on the topic seems to be by immigration attorneys hustling ultra rich people. I'm not ultra rich. I have a job in tech, could work remotely, also have enough assets to not desperately need money if the cost of living were low enough.

I am a native English speaker, fluent enough in Spanish to survive in a Spanish speaking country. I am old, male, cis, hetero, basically asexual at this point. I am outgoing, comfortable among strangers.

What's good and bad about where you live? Would it be OK for a outsider, newcomer?

 

I personally don't think it matters much at all, except in channels that specifically identify that way. However, I am male, hetero, cis, so its possible I'm just clueless.

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What should I study? (self.asklemmy)
submitted 4 months ago by multicolorKnight to c/asklemmy
 

I am looking for a self-improvement alternative to doom scrolling social media in my downtime. In the past, I have done mostly career oriented courses (tech/computer science), but I'm tired of those, want to branch out. Has anyone taken a MOOC class, not necessarily for any specific objectibe, that was especially good?

 

Personally, I like:

Turkish coffee, I received a cezve as a gift, Lots of crema (they don't call it that, but it's very frothy).

Coffee soda. Double shot espresso in a glass of ice, add soda water to taste. Great when it's hot out.

Coffee milk. Same double shot in a glass of milk, with lots of sugar. Reminds me of my childhood. The official state drink of Rhode Island.

 

I figure some kind of camo: The T-Shirt of Darkness

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