If Meshtastic were as widely used as cellphones in NYC, communication over the mesh would be completely impossible anyway.

I hate sewing, but it has saved me thousands of dollars over my lifetime and I am convinced that everyone should know how to do it unless they really don’t care about money.

This was supposed to be fixed in today’s Steam update.

It looks to me like a one-off art piece. I doubt very much that you’ll find another just like it. But an artisan glass blower could make you one that’s very close.

Probably not worth it unless there is sentimental value involved.

You can do this, but consider the range. Meshtastic range can be miles, but depends entirely on terrain; it is line of sight. A dog is close to the ground and so the range could be very limited.

Steven Hillenberg would be proud of you.

I play Skyrim SE on Linux (Via Steam) and currently have about 30 mods on it, and it runs fine. I have run Oblivion Remastered (no mods) and have experienced occasional crashes, but it is at least playable.

Not a problem for me. All the software I need is either available as native Linux or runs ok under Wine.

I’m ready to ditch Windows entirely at this point. I just need to find the best way to do that, without having to rebuild the Linux side of my dual boot PC.

Of course, it’s often a scam. But application fees can be legit. The key is how they are administered.

The fee should not be non refundable, just not refunded under certain specific circumstances.

It’s not fraud if you tell the applicant what the rental criteria are and what happens to the money if they are turned down.

In ancient times, I was a small time landlord. On a couple of occasions I asked for an application fee. I followed these rules, which I explained to the applicant:

1. The application fee was refunded if I turned down the applicant, provided the background check did not disclose a lie on the application.
2. The application fee was applied to the security deposit if I granted the rental.
3. The application fee was not refunded if the background check found a lie on the application, or if I granted the rental and the applicant changed their mind and declined to rent.

It costs money to do background checks. I wasn’t going to be out of pocket if an applicant was dishonest with me.

Ya, like any major media company would go anywhere near that. Great idea though. It would get dynamite ratings.

The YouTuber Emily the Engineer made one and tested it on her assistant, with success. But the video wouldn’t make you want to try it.

I’m fairly sure the “learn to code” thing was just a media campaign by corporations to assure an abundance of programmers, leading to decreased labor rates. Years earlier it was a push for electronic engineers and technicians.

Nice to know that somebody in my bed is getting some.

I wonder what Mr. Rogers would say.

I like winter better. Things around here are often on fire during the summer.

That’s wildly inaccurate, even as a rule of thumb. Upkeep (excluding storage, which varies widely by location) shouldn’t be over 10% of the purchase price, unless the boat was really cheap or the boatyard doing the maintenance is crooked.

Talking US rates here, I have no experience overseas.

I have considered an e-bike. I believe I might be safe on one in some situations, but not as a daily driver. As mentioned, my balance is very poor. I can manage a stand up scooter for short distances. But the penalty for a fall at my age is far too high, and so anything on two wheels is really not going to be acceptable. Thanks for the thoughts though.

Try this when you are in your 70’s and come back and we’ll chat. And bring a cure for my chronically poor balance on your way over.