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  1. Comment on What are some good YouTube channels/shows/series related to travel? in ~travel

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    "James May, Our Man In Japan" is far better than later seasons, but had some serious genuine charm.

    "James May, Our Man In Japan" is far better than later seasons, but had some serious genuine charm.

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  2. Comment on What are you reading these days? in ~books

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    I decided I'm going to do WoT next year after I finish book 5 of the Stormlight Archive (comes out in December). It's such a commitment when you see the size of the books/audiobooks...but it needs...

    I decided I'm going to do WoT next year after I finish book 5 of the Stormlight Archive (comes out in December).

    It's such a commitment when you see the size of the books/audiobooks...but it needs to be done.

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  3. Comment on What are you reading these days? in ~books

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    I'm hoping to follow the beam another time in the future. It's a very interesting story with many twists and turns. Brace yourself for the back half of book 7!

    I'm hoping to follow the beam another time in the future. It's a very interesting story with many twists and turns. Brace yourself for the back half of book 7!

    2 votes
  4. Comment on Looking for adventure(-ish) games to play alongside my 8 years old in ~games

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    Luigi's Mansion 3 I would call this the pinnacle of "old person and young person" gaming. There's an immortal side character that plays a pivotal role in many, many of the puzzles. My 8 year old...

    Luigi's Mansion 3
    I would call this the pinnacle of "old person and young person" gaming. There's an immortal side character that plays a pivotal role in many, many of the puzzles. My 8 year old blows me away with his Odyssey skills and I think some of that type of gaming experience can really help power their skills in these slightly top down puzzle games.

    I still kept a guide handy though, there's some obscure crap in that game for an old guy.

    We've been playing Super Smash Bros for the Switch lately as well because I have to have him be competitive with his friends someday! Also, slightly different, but he played through both of the Mario + Rabbids games without much of my help except on the biggest of big bosses. Still working on that deep strategy brain...

  5. Comment on The first crew launch of Boeing’s Starliner capsule is on hold indefinitely in ~space

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    it's been delayed for years and the first (non human passenger) test flight did not go all that well. makes you wonder if it will even actually launch at some point. Boeing has to be so far over...

    it's been delayed for years and the first (non human passenger) test flight did not go all that well. makes you wonder if it will even actually launch at some point. Boeing has to be so far over budget...

    10 votes
  6. Comment on The first crew launch of Boeing’s Starliner capsule is on hold indefinitely in ~space

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    This thing will hopefully never get off the ground. We've got better options at this point, even if it's only with one launch provider right now. It is still better than one launch provider and...

    This thing will hopefully never get off the ground. We've got better options at this point, even if it's only with one launch provider right now. It is still better than one launch provider and one death provider.

    8 votes
  7. Comment on What are you reading these days? in ~books

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    This is a great book! Enjoy! Trashy is a treasure.

    This is a great book! Enjoy! Trashy is a treasure.

    2 votes
  8. Comment on What have you been listening to this week? in ~music

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    Masayoshi Takanaka - The Rainbow Goblins Many tracks on this remind me of spring - very bright tones and a very happy vibe. Even the darker ones like Thunderstorm are not so dark as to not be...

    Masayoshi Takanaka - The Rainbow Goblins

    Many tracks on this remind me of spring - very bright tones and a very happy vibe. Even the darker ones like Thunderstorm are not so dark as to not be approachable and fun in the middle.

  9. Comment on TV Tuesdays Free Talk in ~tv

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    We met one other hyper-human ghoul in this season and he was fairly similar except for his outbursts. The rest of the ghouls were...very far gone. Goggins has been EXTREMELY fortunate over the...

    We met one other hyper-human ghoul in this season and he was fairly similar except for his outbursts. The rest of the ghouls were...very far gone.

    Goggins has been EXTREMELY fortunate over the course of his 200 years...

    2 votes
  10. Comment on Masayoshi Takanaka — Blue Lagoon (Hunpluged version) (2022) in ~music

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    Takanaka's catalogue is fantastic! The Rainbow Goblins gets a weekly play from me. Bangers through the whole thing.

    Takanaka's catalogue is fantastic! The Rainbow Goblins gets a weekly play from me. Bangers through the whole thing.

    3 votes
  11. Comment on What's the big deal about running a half marathon? in ~life

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    I haven't been able to totally gather how old you are, but let's just say it doesn't matter. Assuming you're in your mid thirties with the child care comments, I think you should take a step back...

    I haven't been able to totally gather how old you are, but let's just say it doesn't matter. Assuming you're in your mid thirties with the child care comments, I think you should take a step back and analyze your approach to hobbies. I have friends that fly drones competitively, play DnD, collect books, run 100+ mile races in the mountains, and play the ukelele. This is just a few of the hobbies. When they are NEW hobbies especially, each friend is very talkative about these and I really enjoy learning about what they are passionate about.

    Empathy is what your goal should be. She has a somewhat new hobby that could culminate (for her) with a half marathon. This is your wife we're talking about, the person you should support the most out of anyone.

    Arrogance and your "great self esteem and plenty of personal achievements" are very clear, you had no need to write that sentence.

    10 votes
  12. Comment on What have you been listening to this week? in ~music

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    I've recently found Huey Lewis and the News. What a unique voice! I'm just a BIT late. Enjoying some of the gems from their greatest hits and trying to play a few of the basics on the guitar.

    I've recently found Huey Lewis and the News. What a unique voice! I'm just a BIT late. Enjoying some of the gems from their greatest hits and trying to play a few of the basics on the guitar.

    4 votes
  13. Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games

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    the lightning divine beast can be cruel because of the shape of the fighting field. still, repeatable patterns, and if you load up you should be able to take him out. It always sucks to drop your...

    the lightning divine beast can be cruel because of the shape of the fighting field. still, repeatable patterns, and if you load up you should be able to take him out. It always sucks to drop your stuff. I don't necessarily love the lighting/electric dynamic.

  14. Comment on <deleted topic> in ~books

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    the author is basically reddit's wet dream, which says both positive and negative things. Near the top of the /r/fantasy series ranking list. I'm convinced half of it is the audiobook narrator,...

    the author is basically reddit's wet dream, which says both positive and negative things. Near the top of the /r/fantasy series ranking list. I'm convinced half of it is the audiobook narrator, but the books held my attention unlike basically anything else I've read so far.

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  15. Comment on <deleted topic> in ~books

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    It's not horror, but it's sometimes rather dark. Have you read all of Joe Abercrombie's FIRST LAW series? It does have 9 books but you can DEFINITELY stop after the first three, or read the...

    It's not horror, but it's sometimes rather dark. Have you read all of Joe Abercrombie's FIRST LAW series? It does have 9 books but you can DEFINITELY stop after the first three, or read the standalone middle three, or choose any path you desire. The audiobook narrator is absolutely amazing, if that's your style. It's not like the Wheel of Time or some massive saga. The plots are relatively simple - it's the characters and their thoughts that make it what it is.

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  16. Comment on What are you reading these days? in ~books

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    I am on the 6th Expanse book and am really looking forward to the part of the story that I've not seen before (the show was great!). Books 7-9 will be awesome.

    I am on the 6th Expanse book and am really looking forward to the part of the story that I've not seen before (the show was great!). Books 7-9 will be awesome.

    5 votes
  17. Comment on Fitness Weekly Discussion in ~health

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    I've been running for years. I have a 24hr race next month, and the furthest I've ever gone is around 100k - once in a 100miler DNF and another in a 100k race. My training has been suboptimal as...

    I've been running for years. I have a 24hr race next month, and the furthest I've ever gone is around 100k - once in a 100miler DNF and another in a 100k race. My training has been suboptimal as far as long runs go versus standard ultra plans, but what can you say? Did a 38miler last Saturday, ran a few times this week with no issues, and am looking at another 30-32 range run this weekend with a little test of run/walk.

    Racing is not really my favorite thing but I try to get out there a couple times a year, if I can...

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