I’ve got a pretty good hose shop in my town. I also know of one where I used to live. You could say I’ve got hose in different area codes.

Appreciate the background. That really sucks for the team working on Masks of Power, and I hope that your project doesn’t suffer the same fate.

Don’t have an answer for you unfortunately, but do you care to share more of this story about Lego burning Bionicle fans?

My kiddo gifted me the opportunity to see my watch change from 1:59 to 3:00am this morning!

This ended up working! Great suggestion, thank you!

I’ll look into that, wasn’t something I had considered yet. Thanks!

Thanks for the suggestion!

I have not tried that - thanks for the suggestion!

Germany woke af by having a gender-neutral pronoun already

What’s weird about this broader “conversation” on masculinity is I feel more masculine than ever

Same. The more I read stupid quotes from the Tates and Musk’s of the world, the more I feel like I’m doing something right with how I’m living my life, raising my kiddo, and engaging with my community.

Between that and a wider understanding/acceptance of neurodivergence, I’m feeling pretty comfortable in my own skin for the first time in a long time. And I’m ready to fight for women, minorities, and the LGBTQ+ communities to feel the same way.

100% - I started writing a second paragraph about John Deere’s fuckery, but deleted it. You are spot on.

Manufacturers try really hard to stop their proprietary software from getting out into the world, because when it does this is exactly what happens.

Case in point: I have a $35 phone app that lets me change software configurations on my BMW, and it is great. Can’t change anything related to engine, aftertreatment, or safety though…which is a good thing.

Propane is way less energy dense per volume than diesel, so it isn’t feasible for long-haul trucking. CNG/LNG is more energy dense than propane, but still nowhere near that of diesel fuel, which is why you see it in busses and garbage trucks. I know a few massive fleets (UPS comes to mind) that use CNG for some of their local routes, but that is probably more for the “green” optics than anything else.

That’s exactly what it is. I just had this happen where two US highways merge, and it told me to “keep straight on HWY 20” at that location. You’ll also often see this where two interstates merge for a while in and around cities.

Was watching Denmark v. France last week. France got a penalty, and Denmark subbed in a very rotund goalkeeper for the penalty, then Immediately subbed him back out.

So, just get hella chonky and go join your country’s handball team.

Real talk, I wish Handball was more widely played in the US. I have the right build and good hand-eye coordination for (non-goalie) Handball.