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General Discussion / Re: Cancelling Dr. Seuss
« Last post by Wahoo Redux on Today at 10:15:52 PM »
This guy is just plain stupid. 

Professor suspended after saying it would be ‘more admirable to kill’ racist speakers than protest

This sort of rhetoric is dangerous and viable grounds for dismissal. 

The kicker is that he was worried that right-wing speakers only come to campus to provoke a reaction to discredit the left----which is largely true.

Go job on proving the right right, bucko.
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General Discussion / Re: Post your asides here
« Last post by FishProf on Today at 06:02:10 PM »
That was a critique, not a request.
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General Discussion / Re: Post your asides here
« Last post by Anselm on Today at 05:22:47 PM »
I hastily read denoms as demons.  I need to take a break from the internet.
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General Discussion / Re: Gardeners: how's it looking?
« Last post by Parasaurolophus on Today at 04:51:52 PM »
Quote from: evil_physics_witchcraft on Today at 02:41:03 PM
Anyone planting anything?

We have fava beans, several varieties of pea, carrot, various herbs and early potatoes growing.

Cleared out one of my beds and discovered bonus potatoes. Gonna plant my kale (from last year's seeds) tomorrow.
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General Discussion / Re: Gardeners: how's it looking?
« Last post by Puget on Today at 03:34:38 PM »
Quote from: evil_physics_witchcraft on Today at 02:41:03 PM
Anyone planting anything?

We have fava beans, several varieties of pea, carrot, various herbs and early potatoes growing.

I have a spreadsheet of when to plant each thing. I planted tomato and pepper seeds inside last weekend-- they are on a seed sprouting heat mat and hopefully will germinate in another week or so. Planning plant cool-weather seeds outside this weekend-- peas and some greens. The rest of the start-inside seeds will go into pots around April 15th. Everything frost-sensitive can go outside around May 15th, forecast dependent.
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General Discussion / Re: What does Fuel Cost in your Neighborhood?
« Last post by clean on Today at 03:06:11 PM »
Popped up to $3.25 in the last 2 days!

Are you seeing a jump in prices too?
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General Discussion / Re: Gardeners: how's it looking?
« Last post by evil_physics_witchcraft on Today at 02:41:03 PM »
Anyone planting anything?

We have fava beans, several varieties of pea, carrot, various herbs and early potatoes growing.
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General Discussion / Re: What Do You Fix?
« Last post by evil_physics_witchcraft on Today at 02:38:27 PM »
Quote from: apl68 on Today at 12:24:11 PM
Quote from: FishProf on Today at 11:51:45 AM
I finally found the source of the leak in my shower.  It was so stupid that I didn't consider it or notice it.

The shower stall glass door had a plastic threshold sweep.  It was installed backwards, so that the capillary action that should draw water back to the inside, was instead directing it to the outside.  The threshold itself was ever so slightly not level, so water ran to the corner, then seeped along the seam before running down and the under the baseboard.  Several months of sealing grout, testing the drain pan and testing for other sources, didn't find the issue.  So now, with a $5 strip of a bulb seal, some silicon sealant, and installing the sweep correctly, the problem is completely resolved.

A much easier fix than the floor of our public men's restroom at work.  The builders somehow managed to make the room's floor drain the highest part of the floor.  Having become tired of mopping up occasional minor floods due to overflowing urinals, I once asked for an estimate of how much it would take to redo the floor to have a functioning floor drain.  The estimate ran to several thousand dollars.  So we still ply the mop whenever we have a wet floor in there.

If it's a few grand, then it may be worth it. Maybe?

Good fix FishProf! A five buck fix is a great thing!
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General Discussion / Re: What Do You Fix?
« Last post by evil_physics_witchcraft on Today at 02:36:34 PM »
Quote from: apl68 on Today at 10:36:43 AM
Quote from: ergative on Today at 12:30:50 AM
Quote from: evil_physics_witchcraft on March 28, 2023, 05:27:07 PM
Awesome fixin' guys! SO uses a piece of wood to prop up the hood of his beater car. :)

Today, we fixed the 25 year old washing machine AGAIN, but this time, we did a more extensive repair. Saturday, we heard it make a clunking noise and discovered that it was not spinning or draining. So, after we used the shop vac to empty the water (that was fun- not!), we took it apart.

We tested the pump. Pump was fine. We then tested the motor with the pump off and heard that sound again. Unplugged everything and removed the motor. As soon as SO removed it he said, "I think I found the problem!" The motor coupler was in pieces! Granted, this is a 25 year old washer and it wasn't exactly balanced. So, we removed the bits, researched the part (less than 9 bucks online), ordered the part and installed it TODAY! We now have a working washer. Yay!!!

You operate on an entirely different level of fixitiveness from me. I bow before you.

I'd have to make the same confession.

You're feeding my ego too much. Lol.

There is a DIY spectrum. All I know is that I am too stubborn and frugal to buy a new washer. Here's to maybe another 25 years.
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General Discussion / Re: What Do You Fix?
« Last post by apl68 on Today at 12:24:11 PM »
Quote from: FishProf on Today at 11:51:45 AM
I finally found the source of the leak in my shower.  It was so stupid that I didn't consider it or notice it.

The shower stall glass door had a plastic threshold sweep.  It was installed backwards, so that the capillary action that should draw water back to the inside, was instead directing it to the outside.  The threshold itself was ever so slightly not level, so water ran to the corner, then seeped along the seam before running down and the under the baseboard.  Several months of sealing grout, testing the drain pan and testing for other sources, didn't find the issue.  So now, with a $5 strip of a bulb seal, some silicon sealant, and installing the sweep correctly, the problem is completely resolved.

A much easier fix than the floor of our public men's restroom at work.  The builders somehow managed to make the room's floor drain the highest part of the floor.  Having become tired of mopping up occasional minor floods due to overflowing urinals, I once asked for an estimate of how much it would take to redo the floor to have a functioning floor drain.  The estimate ran to several thousand dollars.  So we still ply the mop whenever we have a wet floor in there.
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