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[–] grysbok@lemmy.sdf.org 2 points 1 hour ago

Last time I went to a new-to-me grocery store that I didn't have a loyalty card for, I just used [local area code]-867-5309. Jenny hasn't failed me yet.

[–] grysbok@lemmy.sdf.org 6 points 1 day ago (2 children)

Nice list, but your links don't work for me--they all go to something like https://lemmy.sdf.org/post/hivebrands.com instead of https://hivebrands.com/ .

[–] grysbok@lemmy.sdf.org 1 points 2 days ago (1 children)

That's sounds wickedly retro-brilliant and I love it. Would it use full-size VHS tapes, or those dinky ones that fit into a full-size converter?

[–] grysbok@lemmy.sdf.org 3 points 3 days ago

I've been having good luck with Mercari. It's an online flea market where individuals sell their stuff. It helps that I dress boring and know my size in a few specific brands/items.

[–] grysbok@lemmy.sdf.org 2 points 3 days ago

I ended up ordering a VF-VS1 VIOFO VS1 mini. It seemed low-hassle, and I'm happy with audio + front video.

[–] grysbok@lemmy.sdf.org 1 points 3 days ago

I'll probably go the long-cable route. It's a 2008 car, so I'm not winning any style points anyway. I'll ask my mechanic if they could hardwire it next time I'm in.

Thanks!

[–] grysbok@lemmy.sdf.org 2 points 4 days ago (1 children)

I hadn't thought of mounting behind the mirror and running wiring along the edge of the window. That makes sense, thank you. I'll take a look at your suggestion. 😊

[–] grysbok@lemmy.sdf.org 1 points 4 days ago (2 children)

I'm mostly worried about wiring and having a distraction in my field of view, so mounting behind the rear-view mirror might work. I already have a parking tag there, but there might be space for both. Thanks!

[–] grysbok@lemmy.sdf.org 3 points 4 days ago

I thought about a mobile app, but something that consistently records is better than relying on my faulty memory.

I'll take a look at 70mai, thanks.

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recommended dashcams? (lemmy.sdf.org)
submitted 4 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) by grysbok@lemmy.sdf.org to c/asklemmy@lemmy.world
 

Anyone have a dashcam they really like?

  • I don't care about screens
  • I'd like something I could mount to my dash
  • I'd like something that can record audio

I was trapped in my car recently and berated by a neighbor, so I mostly want something I can use to record that sort of behavior in the future. Otherwise, it's just he said/she said.

Thanks!

Edit: I ended up with a VIOFO VS1 Mini. I installed it last night and so far so good. The only annoyance was that my EZ-Pass(toll road transponder) was already mounted right where I wanted my camera, so that had to move. Also, I still need to pretty up my wiring. I'm feeling a bit more confident driving in the neighborhood. And I checked, can download video with the app no problem.

[–] grysbok@lemmy.sdf.org 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Aww, that's sweet! It's nice to feel those feelings.

I kind of wish I knew what the happy pills were--they seemed super effective on everyone that took them (I think at one point my grandma, mom, and her two nieces were on them), and they were effective after one dose.

Myself, the hardest med I've had was codeine after wisdom teeth removal. Joke's on me, codeine makes me vomit, which really sucks after wisdom teeth removal. Opiates are not my friend.

[–] grysbok@lemmy.sdf.org 2 points 1 week ago (3 children)

I remember my mom trying to tell her niece the trick to dealing with mom's sister. Niece was very resistant--"no, no, I know how to handle my mom". Finally my mom explained that the trick is to take Grandma's new happy pills.

That was a weird summer spent at the hospital, with Grandpa in the ICU and mom's sister driving everyone batty (including Grandma, hence the new happy pills).

Oh, and Mom got really talkative driving me home on happy pills and that's how I learned my dad was her second husband. I was a college sophomore, iirc.

[–] grysbok@lemmy.sdf.org 2 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

I found someone else's tracker-- https://progressivereform.org/tracking-trump-2/project-2025-executive-action-tracker/ . They have a really detailed Google spreadsheet.

 

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.sdf.org/post/27891382

My social media environment (mostly Lemmy for the last year, after I left Reddit) is very leftist. I'm finding myself floating more and more left because y'all have a point and there's not many counter-arguments in this social media environment. I sometimes wonder if that's how MAGA folks feel--floating more and more right because that's what they're surrounded by.

Of course, my floating is (naturally /s) based on reason and leftists making good memes/arguments.

Anyways, that's this morning's introspection.

Side showerthought: my convictions are based on memes. Anyone have nice, accessible resources for giving those convictions a more solid base? I'd love something like a graphic history of leftist thought (similar to Queer: A Graphic History). Something approachable but with citations. Thanks :)

 

My social media environment (mostly Lemmy for the last year, after I left Reddit) is very leftist. I'm finding myself floating more and more left because y'all have a point and there's not many counter-arguments in this social media environment. I sometimes wonder if that's how MAGA folks feel--floating more and more right because that's what they're surrounded by.

Of course, my floating is (naturally /s) based on reason and leftists making good memes/arguments.

Anyways, that's this morning's introspection.

Side showerthought: my convictions are based on memes. Anyone have nice, accessible resources for giving those convictions a more solid base? I'd love something like a graphic history of leftist thought (similar to Queer: A Graphic History). Something approachable but with citations. Thanks :)

 

I have a one-shot LARP coming up in a few months and the character I was given dresses sort of punk/metal, with some flexibility. Character is supposed to be physically imposing.

Anyone have pointers on where to start? I have a kickass modern black kilt with purple tartan kickpleats, which I think I'll use as a foundation. What can I add on?

I'm thinking ear cuffs, a torn, vintage band t-shirt, and a denim jacket. Chunky black boots if I can find any that don't use natural rubber in their soles or adhesive :p .

Limitations: I don't have any piercings or tattoos, and I'm not getting them for this role. I'm allergic to latex, gold, and nickel. I don't want to spend too much on something I won't use again. Hair is currently shoulder length. I am a white non-binary millennial, but the character is of unset gender.

I'm also interested in store suggestions, especially for non-pierced ear and face jewelry. I'm drowned in options and I don't know which are honest about their materials. I'm in the United States.

 

My friend (let's call him Liam) doesn't want to hear about people being hurt or murdered. I'm trying to figure out why being told about this boundary hurts. I see my therapist on Monday, for my regularly scheduled session. So, this is me thinking out loud and trying to process my feelings. It's 2 am here on the East Coast, please pardon my insomniac rambling.

My friend now lives outside the US, but grew up here. We were college roommates.

  • Maybe I'm jealous that he is comfortable enough that he doesn't have to work, can travel, and has socialized medicine. He hasn't fought with his health insurance to pay for needed procedures.

  • Maybe I'm upset that his boundary means I can't share large swatches of my life with him. I can't talk with Liam about my health insurance issues because that's too close to violence for me to feel confident I'm not overstepping. I can't talk about my dad because my dad died through my mom's actions. I can't talk about politics because American politics today seems to be about hurting people you don't like. I can't talk about my worries for the future.

  • Maybe I'm upset because his boundary is so broad and vague but also clear enough that I can't ask him for clarification about it without violating it. Is social murder murder to him? I dunno!

  • Maybe I'm upset because it's almost the 4-year anniversary of my dad's death and it's easier to be upset at my friend's confusing boundary than it is to confront the fact my dad's still dead. TBH, this feels pretty solid, based on the amount of tears I'm producing. Circling back, I sure would like to be able to talk with Liam about this, but nope.

 
 

I started it to keep my hands occupied during a class. I love the simple 2-color pattern. I picked the kit up from Stitched Modern.

 

I'd been using the Joey app to keep tabs on a few subreddits I'm fond of. It finally stopped working today.

 

So, I've never been to a pawn shop before. I'm curious what's there, but TV makes them seem shady and odd. What should I know before I visit? I'm sort of expecting a cross between an antique and a thrift store, that sort of vibe.

I'm in the USA and don't intend to pawn anything.

 

A community for images of strong people trying to pill their animals.

Samson Drugging the Cat

!samsondruggingthecat@lemmy.sdf.org

https://lemmy.sdf.org/c/samsondruggingthecat

 

Right now I have 3 Lemmy accounts:

  • this one, where I post things that I wouldn't mind my employer reading
  • one I made so I could make a community on a specific instance
  • a third one where I post about difficult personal stuff

How do you divide up your accounts, or do you just have one?

 

I keep accidentally commenting using the wrong account. I'd love a way to confirm what account I'm posting from, without losing anything I've typed. Maybe just add a "posting as" note or account selector near the community name.

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