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Comment on Where are you on the spectrum of vacation planning? Detailed to the hour or floating like a leaf in the wind? in ~travel
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Comment on How do you keep your home smelling nice? in ~life.home_improvement
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Comment on The carry-on-baggage bubble is about to pop in ~travel
hobblyhoy Link ParentYou are lucky - or I'm unlucky. I fly what I'd consider an average amount and have had my luggage lost twice. Granted in both cases that eventually did find my suitcase but in one instance took 3...You are lucky - or I'm unlucky. I fly what I'd consider an average amount and have had my luggage lost twice. Granted in both cases that eventually did find my suitcase but in one instance took 3 weeks to find and get it to me (replacing a wardrobe on vacation ain't cheap!) and the other they found soonish but I had to drive an hour back to the airport to get it. I go carry-on now.
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Comment on Fridge recommendations? in ~life.home_improvement
hobblyhoy LinkMy next fridge I'm moving to counter depth. I find the area in the back of regular fridges becomes an unsearchable wasteland where leftovers go to die. Current fridge has 2 ice makers, which I...My next fridge I'm moving to counter depth. I find the area in the back of regular fridges becomes an unsearchable wasteland where leftovers go to die.
Current fridge has 2 ice makers, which I thought was dumb, but now that I've had a few parties having that extra capacity means I don't have to make a trip for ice so long as I'm not stocking a cooler or something.
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Comment on The future of e-commerce is a product whose name is a boilerplate AI-generated apology in ~tech
hobblyhoy Link ParentI'm curious if you've found a good replacement for Amazon? I don't mind a higher prices/smaller selection if the products are higher quality and ethically sourced.I'm curious if you've found a good replacement for Amazon? I don't mind a higher prices/smaller selection if the products are higher quality and ethically sourced.
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Comment on Intuit is shutting down the personal finance service Mint and shifting users to Credit Karma in ~finance
hobblyhoy Link ParentThat actually sounds like a great system for me. I've always found the micromanagement of the separate categories to be tedious and as you mention missing the bigger picture. I'm currently trying...That actually sounds like a great system for me. I've always found the micromanagement of the separate categories to be tedious and as you mention missing the bigger picture. I'm currently trying out Monarch which I don't think supports that approach either but I know it has a tagging system so maybe something can be overlayed with that to get this info. Will look into it.
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Comment on What are you reading these days? in ~books
hobblyhoy LinkI'm stepping outside my usual with a fantasy called A Deadly Education as part of a little book club. It's been a fun read! Like a wickedly dangerous take on the Harry Potter world where...I'm stepping outside my usual with a fantasy called A Deadly Education as part of a little book club. It's been a fun read! Like a wickedly dangerous take on the Harry Potter world where everything and everyone is out to get you- including the school itself. The main protagonist is angry, angsty, curt, and powerful wizard yet still walks away with the biggest heart in the story.
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Comment on Sometimes the pressure from glasses can help with sinus headaches - does anyone else experience this? in ~health
hobblyhoy LinkThe bridge of the nose and slightly north where it meets your eye socket is a frequently cited pressure point for helping alleviate headache pain so I could see how that might help with sinus...The bridge of the nose and slightly north where it meets your eye socket is a frequently cited pressure point for helping alleviate headache pain so I could see how that might help with sinus issues as well. As someone who gets frequent headaches I've found the best thing that works for me is taking two #2 pencils, eraser side up, and massaging that pressure point in small circles. I'm sure it looks absolutely insane but it works!
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Comment on Suggestions for a short trip to Denver? in ~travel
hobblyhoy LinkThe highlights of my recent trip were an immersive art exhibit called Meow Wolf and a beer themed spa (including open bar) aptly called The Beer Spa.The highlights of my recent trip were an immersive art exhibit called Meow Wolf and a beer themed spa (including open bar) aptly called The Beer Spa.
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Comment on Three Cheers for Tildes (Android version) is open for alpha testing on the Google Play Store in ~tildes
hobblyhoy LinkWorks perfect so far, great job! Where does the name come from?Works perfect so far, great job!
Where does the name come from?
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Comment on What programming/technical projects have you been working on? in ~comp
hobblyhoy LinkI'm building a relaxing isometric game called Tiny Town which you can try out here. I dont have an end state in mind (or even much in terms of game mechanics yet) - It's more of a challenge...I'm building a relaxing isometric game called Tiny Town which you can try out here. I dont have an end state in mind (or even much in terms of game mechanics yet) - It's more of a challenge project for me. e.g. no graphics or gaming libraries, no html Canvas elements, etc.
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Comment on Advice on contact lenses causing red eyes in ~health
hobblyhoy LinkMy first few years in contacts I had a lot of dry eye and irritation. I switched to Bausch infuse dailys and it went away entirely, I can wear them all day no trouble. You just have to find the...My first few years in contacts I had a lot of dry eye and irritation. I switched to Bausch infuse dailys and it went away entirely, I can wear them all day no trouble. You just have to find the brand/type that works for you. Most the optometrists I've been to will give you samples of different options too. I've also improved habits with frequently using lubricating drops (never rub your eyes, just do drops!) and that has definitely helped as well.
My favorite part of my London trip was an impromptu trip out to Charles Darwins house. We got to explore the train system, hike through a little city, meet some sheep, chat with some real small town locals at a small town pub, and the house itself was really interesting. You definitely don't have to do that but I'd really recommend finding something interesting outside the heart of the city to explore while you're there.