JackiesFridge

JackiesFridge, 2 months ago

Yeah but the graea knew stuff

JackiesFridge, 2 months ago

I have a generic leather backpack with a design similar to this one. It’s a decent (medium) size and can fit everything I usually want to have with me: iPad and/or laptop, snacks, chargers, toys.

I like the small pockets on the front for accessories, the side pockets are just large enough to fit a water bottle, it has a top handle, and the leather has worn very well over the years.

I am not a fan of the thin fabric lining (including the slightly-padded computer pockets) that sags away from the sides. The outside pockets were just tab enclosures until I added actual buckles and straps (I found leather dog collars that matched the bag leather). The shoulder straps are narrow, so I made wider leather pads to go over them. I also added some dense foam to line the bottom, as I didn’t trust it to protect electronics.

Once modified it’s done everything I need, and I’ve had it on many trips with no issues. Plus, the design gets at least one positive comment every trip.

JackiesFridge, 2 months ago

If you are not participating in the system, your opinion of the system is moot.

JackiesFridge, 3 months ago

Is this your card?

JackiesFridge, 3 months ago

Loose jasmine tea in a tea ball, boil water on the stove in a kettle, pour over the tea & steep 3 minutes (more than that and it goes bitter). Remove tea ball, add a small spash of milk & enjoy.

My mum uses tea bags and adds the milk right over the bag as it steeps. For some reason that enrages me, so I turn away when she’s up to that nonsense.

JackiesFridge, 3 months ago

And the third party protest voters gave us Trump because like it or not, that’s how it works.

JackiesFridge, 3 months ago

Sweet summer child. The loser candidate is not the one promising fascism. Can’t start rebuilding the house while it’s still on fire.

JackiesFridge, 3 months ago

Spoiler: he won’t. We will once again be stuck with the party of screw-the-working-poor vs the party of screw-the-working-poor-slightly-less.

When tf are we finally going to get ranked choice voting. It won’t solve all our problems but it would make me feel better.

JackiesFridge, 3 months ago

Binding aside, you might be able to get some privacy by bringing a single-person backpacker’s tent. They’re small & light, and you can create any number of polite cover stories about it - sometimes you need frequent nighttime bathroom breaks and don’t want to disturb your tentmate with constant zipper noises, or you’re worried you’ll snore, etc. That way if you’re comfortable sharing a tent you can do so, but on nights you need a break, you can set up your own tent for privacy.

Also, that sounds like a great trip!

JackiesFridge, 3 months ago

Galaxy brain dada jokes here

JackiesFridge, 3 months ago

I’m frustrated too, but this is the rhetoric of the people you’re railing against. Please take a moment and regroup.

JackiesFridge, 3 months ago

Yup. I remember plating Battleship with pencils and graph paper. Great fun, and if your opponent cheats, make them use a pen so they can’t move their ships.

JackiesFridge, 3 months ago

At least I’ll have food.

JackiesFridge, 3 months ago

I could have sworn the ending was very similar to the book’s. Nimona has a higher body count in the book to be sure, but that would not fit with the tone of the film so I understand the changes that were made. Also, Stevenson sounded pleased with the adaptation.

JackiesFridge, 3 months ago

Local/regional chains seem to stay more reasonable, but honestly, local restaurants in my area are almost cheaper than fast food. A typical combo meal seems to run around $10-15, and you can find lunch specials and weekly specials for $8-12.

The food is way better as well.

I could go to Arby’s for a combo (roast beef sandwich, soda, and fries) and spend around $14. Or I can go to the sushi place half a mile away and pay $11 for their made-to-order bento box: teriyaki salmon filet, small salad, 3 gyoza, 4-piece Cali roll, and tasty rice. I haven’t been to Arby’s in years.

JackiesFridge, 3 months ago

Culver’s is pretty solid.

JackiesFridge, 3 months ago

100% all of this. I don’t want to leave a trace behind. If a place is a certain way, I assume it’s the way it should be. Leaving it in another state is not acceptable. In fact, if I can repair part of it that needs service, I will.

JackiesFridge, 3 months ago

Honestly yeah. Finally got a Steam Deck. Found out it plays PSP games buttery smooth on a great screen and have yet to log any hours on actual triple-A games because nostalgia is happening

JackiesFridge, 3 months ago

I like this because it’s yanking the overton window just a hair leftward so we might start having actual conversations about it.

JackiesFridge, 3 months ago

Well. I guess they do.

JackiesFridge, 3 months ago

Seriously if your brother finds out that’s not on you or your mum. That’s 100% your grandparents’ fault.

JackiesFridge, 3 months ago

One of my co-workers is a stoic boomer who’s in charge of a huge division of the company. His ringtone is the original Mahna Mahna and it cracks me up every single time.

JackiesFridge, 3 months ago

Ah yes the Babylon Bee. When you buy The Onion on Wish.

JackiesFridge, 3 months ago

Oh good I was hoping M would make an appearance.

JackiesFridge, 3 months ago

I am stressed out by groups of people and have some (not crippling) social anxiety. I tend to come home right after work as it’s my happy place. I don’t see the appeal of bars, libraries, etc as a Place To Be because I have my home (which is a privilege I am thrilled to be able to have) and bought one so that I can be there instead of out in an environment that isn’t mine.

I do have a virtual third place if that counts - it’s a Discord server. The people there are friendly and I can always lurk or leave if I don’t want to socialise.