Loving just about everything else so far. Had to ditch a few other clients that just weren't working well for me, but so far so good with Primal!
Other wishlist items:
* relay status in the main UI. Occasionally after returning to the tab, Primal seems to have dropped/lost connections (e.g. clicking ❤️ doesn't register or has a delay).
* My nostr experience is very echo chamber-y (my fault, ofc) so the trending / popular filters are just the same content from the same big accounts. Boring. I like the idea of "Latest" from my network, but that still needs some quality level filtering (apparently some people I follow are themselves following some spammy/low quality npubs). Maybe "Latest" + liked/interacted by someone in my network?
TIL: don't believe nostr:npub12vkcxr0luzwp8e673v29eqjhrr7p9vqq8asav85swaepclllj09sylpugg when it says it failed to post.
My bad, nostr:npub1cn670f663n3ks02jnnlsvd5y88zjnefy8343ykaxs7y3nzzketrsrjwt8a.
Ha, yeah, I just love those baby kegs. But got it ages ago and that was probably the last time I ever bought Newcastle. Moved on to prefer wheat beers or go darker to Guinness.
Ha, yeah, I just love those baby kegs. But got it ages ago and that was probably the last time I ever bought Newcastle. Moved on to prefer wheat beers or go darker to Guinness.
Ha, well, I def got this guy beat on flexibility!
🤣
Hell, if I did tae kwon do, I could control it with jumpy spinny kicks!
Yeah, big reason I decided to do it! Absolutely love picking up new skills and investing in new tools (IF I'm actually going to keep having a use for them!). So eager to get started on the next tiling projects!
I'd shied away from backsplash tile in the past because the idea of using a wet saw to cut glass sounded absolutely terrifying. YouTube tutorials slowly convinced me that it's not really any different than using my table saw (which itself took quite a while to feel comfortable with). Turns out a wet saw is a big nothing. Super easy to use. Really safe. Not terribly expensive for a not-shitty one, either.
Needs a voice control add-on. "Range hood, engage"
Dunno about the EU trends, but my kitchen was def total copy-paste boring US "builder grade" cabinets ("golden oak" = 🤮) and cheap countertop. I don't have the budget (or interest, honestly) to redo the cabinets and certainly not the countertops (like thousands of dollars just for some slabs of stone!).
But this new centerpiece will do a nice job impressing/distracting the eyes of some future prospective home buyers some day.
Thanks! It's so nice to have a physical outcome instead of just code on a screen all the time!
tfw the stupidest feature on your new thing turns out to be awesome and fun.
#kitchenstr (is this a thing?)
#gadgetstr (maybe?)
DIY PROJECT COMPLETE!!!
From "meh" to "ooh!" + external ventilation!!
fyi: probably not great for your lungs long term to burn methane, smoke oils, char steaks indoors without proper ventilation
I freakin' LOVED being able to (just barely) learn enough to do this! And it looks amazing. It took weeks and weeks of work (plus a heatstroke incident!) but it's so f'n satisfying! So proud of this!
It wasn't cheap, but I SAVED SO MUCH MONEY by doing most of it myself.
Total cost: $1,467
But of that:
* $250(?): roof contractor to cut the hole (was bundled w/other work so I don't know exactly how much the hole cost).
* $363: tools that I can now use for other projects (already planning a tile backsplash for my neighbor and my mom).
* $160: leftover consumable supplies to put towards the next job.
So really just $694 for the cost of the range hood ($309), backsplash tiles ($174), mortar, grout, sealer, piping, & misc supplies.
Firsts for this project:
* Removing an above-range microwave
* Removing installed cabinet
* Building a mount point by replacing drywall w/plywood drilled into the studs
* mixing & applying drywall mud
* using drywall tape
* sealing drywall
* removing the contractor's roof exhaust vent (wrong type! Urrg!)
* installing proper exhaust vent myself
* re-shingling and resealing(🤞) exhaust area
* using a v-trowel to apply tile mortar
* using a wet saw to cut glass and stone tiles
* rounding off glass/stone tile edge w/orbital sander
* attempting a tile inset (way too ambitious for my first tiling project!!)
* grouting tile
* applying grout sealer / stone enhancer
* dremel-cutting aluminum vent sections to length
Existing skills/tools leveraged:
* Photoshop to visualize / plan!
* table saw / mitre saw to cut the plywood anchor panel, the wood trim piece at the top, and the chimney sheath upper mount point.
* portable air compressor + nail gun for temp
* wood finishing (shellac, polyurethane) to the wood trim piece; tiny detail, but looks amazing (see below)!
* previous experience w/aluminum vent pipes
* basic outlet wiring (replaced gfci, raised mount point to tile surface)
* caulking (btw, caulk condoms work great!)
Downside of DIY:
I'm VERY slow and the kitchen was a disaster zone for WEEKS. But no wife or kids to worry about and nostr:npub1kumadawgefxjt2c293whsan5sfmdg5tylm0uk39enc6uxxfy5m4scrz2v7 never complains!
Likewise!🫂
And I hope nostr:npub1tv8gmfhalwnxxquxjzeh6gtdsdz6vg7vx0s3rt7s7uuw6aujh32qn77wn2 is back in action! He really nailed it with that COVID kiosk 😀 nostr:note12mx5hwjzem0tx50gwt04nldhq5v862a3crqgffz4ym7llrzpgwsq63djhp
Making progress! Still fading and needing some monster naps from time to time but other cold-like symptoms are mostly gone and tastebuds starting to wake up again!
Damn, forgot to snap a pic while they were frying. But you did remind me that I have a smaller cast iron pan that's a better fit for eggs. Just gotta get it seasoned into shape.
Damn, forgot to snap a pic while they were frying. But you did remind me that I have a smaller cast iron pan that's a better fit for eggs. Just gotta get it seasoned into shape.
