I thought it's a pretty typical setup. Just a network drive (NAS) where I have much more storage and is better setup for backups.

Thanks for the suggestion on long path names. I did run into that on a trial installation.

My current fix is to move to a local disk. Turns out I have a fast nvme disk I was saving for PC games that has enough space. Now I finally see these pretty colorful DMDs I've been drooling over. I've been battling this on and off for a few months, my debug skill is rusty. Got a bit lost facing so many new tools.

Not looking forward to re-enter the PUP db. Didn't see a way to export a csv from the old installation.

The stress and uncertainty of actually having a place when I arrive is one of the many reasons that I'm so done with Airbnb. Worse yet, I couldn't find a way to give a negative review after a booking fell thru.

It never ceases to amaze me how many new and novel ways booking can fall thru on the platform. Just the ones I experienced:

Owner claims CC was rejected and cancelled the booking on their end and never updated status. CC has plenty of credit and it's not even an international booking.

Owner on vacation out of the country, accepted my booking then claimed they never knew it was rented.

Thank you for answering a question I have for a long time and haven't found the right moment to ask. I worked with Muslim colleagues in an office setting. I know who's been splashing and the practice you described is my guess but never confirmed. Now would you be so kind to also explain the 3 seashells?

Look at Mr moneybag here. Have you seen the price of maple syrup lately? Corn syrup is as far as I would go. Used motor oil may be cheaper and thematically more appropriate.

Not in California. But then the complaint becomes it's so boring. Everyday is the same. There's no season.

At first it didn't work for me because I was an idiot and forgot to login. Once I login it worked. Also see notes on specific pages. I did it on the steam home page. Not sure if that matters.

I read peasant and though I'm still sub to fatfire.

Got to raise the cost of convenience, then maybe they'll think twice. Grab the key of any abandoned car and toss it in the storm drain? Disposable wheel lock?

Yeah, casinos are in Macau. But they are not even good. Table minimums are high and house odds/rakes are ripoffs on most games. Worse than Vegas, only slightly better than cruise ships. I spend my gambling donations elsewhere.

We are from MA and our children were born in CA. We moved back to MA specifically for the excellent public schools. While it's easier for us because we have roots here, we still feel it's an excellent choice.

Some of the big city problems are less noticeable in the suburbs. As long as you avoid the few suburbs that have excellent schools and are close to the city, you can still find good value at suburbs in the Greater Boston area.

We were both in high tech fields (SW and HW). My wife kept her West Coast job for over a decade and I quit after 3 years. We were working remotely before it was even a thing. I quit because I actually prefer face to face interaction at the office.

Tech jobs in Boston are centered around Boston/Cambridge. But there are also jobs along the Rt128 belt (ex. Waltham, Burlington). It took some work to even approach my Silicone Valley salary, I was told I was at the cap for my job grade. Maybe Seattle salary is more achievable :)

I worked in tech fields for decades in MA and have been able to avoid the commute to downtown Boston or Cambridge. Find a suburb with easy access to 128 near Boston, and enjoy the lighter traffic of a reverse commute. For all that's holy, stay away from towns that need to touch the 93 highway parking lot.

I learned the hard way that there is a diamond shaped area that is unreachable behind my back. The sunburn and peeling skin shows the area very well. Now I have a sacrificial hotel tooth brush to help cover that area.

At least they didn't tell you to goruck yourself

I see the 70-85% max HR range quoted a number of times. I agree that the 60-70% range is too low personally for the talk test. The way I reconcile it is to switch to the heart reserve (HRR) formula on my Garmin watch. It's closer to a 70-80% range. It's easier to program a zone two monitor for aerobic excuse of the day.

I went to multiple hawkers markers in Singapore the week before Chinese new year. I love street food, but as I get older my minimum sanitation standards have risen. I think hawker centers in Singapore are my new favorites in street food.

Taiwan has night markets, but there are fewer and are ridiculously crowded.

Vietnam has street food, but even the tour guide said he won't eat at half the places.

Hong Kong Dai Pai Dong is a thing of the past.

Thai street foods, hmm... I don't trust any cart that doesn't have access to running water. That's about all of them.

Maybe Japan? But it's more expensive.

Hmm... I'm hungry for some satay .

Ikr, without some chemical additives, the water, milk, sugar and favors will separate. You end up with condensed milk tea then watery ice cubes. Try making home made popsicles, usually you get over-sweet syrup then end up with clear ice when you suck on it.

I read jogging on a balance board. Confused for a minute.

I swear ppl who have not been properly trained in eating fast food should take it easy. Prime example is the super size me guy. I'm going from never fast food to all fast food and supersized every time when asked. Woah, my blood work is looking and and my body is shutting down. Picachu face

I visited China pre- COVID. I have only international credit cards and no HK or Chinese Bank account. Back then, it was a pain to spend cash in Beijing, Shanghai and Xi'an. Didi was no go either.

I visited 2 cities in China last year. Alipay China finally opened up to accept international CC. Stores and street vendors are also more accepting to cash too. Only thing to look out for is that you need connection to use pay apps. One of the major carriers in China did not like my stupid pixel phone. The sim card can't be activated. I ended up having to ask for store wifi before I can pay a bunch of times. Much better experience once I switch carrier.

You can also ask friends to drop some cash in your alipay account because smaller vendors don't like cc payments.

That's the major reason I limit myself to one cup a day. The caffeine headache.

A second cup later in the day doesn't affect my sleep that much, but once I establish a second cup, I'll get the caffeine headache if I don't get the second cup. One cup habit is all I'm willing to maintain.

I have resigned to have multiple backup options if they ever check my carry on weight. My issue is my camera gears. I don't feel comfortable checking them in. Just my camera, lens and all dialed battery devices are just over the 7kg limit. I always have a sling bag in fanny pack configuration and a vest with many giant pockets. That way I have multiple options to 'wear' my excess weight from my small day backpack.

Btw, it's not just HK Express. Almost all local airlines in SEA have the dreaded 7kg limit. If an airline counter looks sketchy while I wait in line, I'll be stuffing my pockets before I even get to the counter.

Hey, free food is free food. But it is difficult to tell somebody their food suck after you help yourself to their lunch in the fridge. Leaving an anonymous note to bash their cooking seems kinda mean.

Logistics wise, how much food can you carry, compared to a 4-7 day limit of a thru-hiker. How does resupply work on a bike? Hikers typically hitch a ride to towns to resupply. Often shipped ahead in boxes.

Scenery. Do you feel you see less compared to walking pace?

Head space. Does the feeling of solitude hit differently on foot vs. on bike?

I don't know. Haven't done either but interested in both. Yet somewhat at a loss of where to start.

Batshit crazy daisy roots

We just did a Sydney, Melbourne, QLD trip. Less than a week in each stop. Can't say we have done its full justice. Some quick impressions from an American's perspective:

Even though it's summer, very comfortable to walk around Sydney and Melbourne. Love the diverse food options in both cities. Summer in QLD, not so much. Feels like Florida.

Great Ocean Road is nice, but slightly underwhelmed after driving the Pacific Coast Hwy in CA. GOR has better beaches, PCH has grander cliffs. The penguin parade, however, is amazing. Just disappointed that I can't use my long zoom to take pictures. Because past tourists can't be taught to follow the no flash rule, now none of us can have nice things. Understandable, but disappointing.

QLD was for a 3 days liveabord diving trip. The health of the reef was disappointing. Good not great. I also dove in Sydney for a refresher course. That water is cold, lol.

I love the Australian layback attitude. It's a comfortable place to be, may be except for hot and humid summer in QLD.