I've got a gas stove outside but I don't know if it works. Bbq is likely to be in worse condition. Last time this happened I drove out for takeout.
I've got a gas stove outside but I don't know if it works. Bbq is likely to be in worse condition. Last time this happened I drove out for takeout.
If it's not Isuzu-chan Mii~
Uh...while the real threat is freezing to death (when lacking a fireplace/woodstove/kerosene heater), the biggest issue is having the water pipes in your house freeze and burst.
That's why extended power outages in the winter are so bad. A woodstove unfortunately isn't always enough to save the pipes in your residence, because they're usually in the basement or next to exterior walls. Once the pipe thaws, you're lucky if you don't lose a part of your home to severe water damage.
In the summer, an extended outage is an inconvenience. In the winter, it's a real danger.
Someone should invent a system to purge a house's water pipes for such a situation. I'll take 5% of profits for suggesting the idea.
“For God will not permit that we shall know what is to come... those who by some sorcery or by some dream might come to pierce the veil that lies so darkly over all that is before them may serve by just that vision to cause that God should wrench the world from its heading and set it upon another course altogether and then where stands the sorcerer? Where the dreamer and his dream?”
Such systems have existed forever. Although regular residential properties might not have the lower and upper valves and suitable plumbing designed for it. Estates meant only to be used for a part of the year, usually the summer obviously, and left cold during winters may have been built so, especially in the past, unless they have automatic heating keeping either the whole building or just the pipes above 0C. The latter solution is increasingly popular (because it's so easy), but like Ryll said, if power disappears for days during a cold period, then the owner will become familiar with filling insurance claim forms.Originally Posted by Animeniax
Another idea I have is a house switch to divert grey water from the return pipes into a tank that you can use to water your lawn. This would only divert water from sinks and maybe the shower/bathtub, not the toilet for obvious reasons. While I think this idea isn't new either, making them feasible and cost effective for the average single family home could be big money. Once again, I'll take 5% for suggesting it.
“For God will not permit that we shall know what is to come... those who by some sorcery or by some dream might come to pierce the veil that lies so darkly over all that is before them may serve by just that vision to cause that God should wrench the world from its heading and set it upon another course altogether and then where stands the sorcerer? Where the dreamer and his dream?”
Still without power. It's been out since Wednesday night. I'm currently sitting in McDonald's charging my phone. The woman sitting next to me is doing the same.
I have a gas stove, so I was able to boil some water and wash up.
At least you´re not fat, so it´s still good.
On that matter, let me bitch: Being fat sucks. Especially on Valentines Day
"She's the only non-loli girl in the show, your honor!" will be my defense in court
What's stopping you from losing weight? Get out to the gym and keep goin'! I lost about 15-20 pounds last summer.At least you´re not fat, so it´s still good.
On that matter, let me bitch: Being fat sucks. Especially on Valentines Day
Must be all that weinerschnitzel, am I right? Just kidding, I don't even know what weinerschnitzel is.
Losing weight is tough if you don't have the right motivation. Usually that's in the form of chicks, but without the guarantee of actually scoring with chicks as a reward for losing weight, it's hard to get started with that as a motivation.
“For God will not permit that we shall know what is to come... those who by some sorcery or by some dream might come to pierce the veil that lies so darkly over all that is before them may serve by just that vision to cause that God should wrench the world from its heading and set it upon another course altogether and then where stands the sorcerer? Where the dreamer and his dream?”
I´m in the process of losing weight, already lost 40 kg (yeah, I´m really fat). It´s still frustrating to not be at the goal point, yet.
"She's the only non-loli girl in the show, your honor!" will be my defense in court
You shouldn't look at it like that. It should be a continuous journey, not a destination. Once you reach the goal point, then what? Typically people gain the weight back because of complacency or bad habits.
“For God will not permit that we shall know what is to come... those who by some sorcery or by some dream might come to pierce the veil that lies so darkly over all that is before them may serve by just that vision to cause that God should wrench the world from its heading and set it upon another course altogether and then where stands the sorcerer? Where the dreamer and his dream?”
Hey, big girls need love too.
“For God will not permit that we shall know what is to come... those who by some sorcery or by some dream might come to pierce the veil that lies so darkly over all that is before them may serve by just that vision to cause that God should wrench the world from its heading and set it upon another course altogether and then where stands the sorcerer? Where the dreamer and his dream?”
I got caught out by paypal again because I was clicking without thinking. I keep multiple currencies in my paypal account because doing conversions outside of transactions cost less than doing them on the fly. Paypal however always thinks it's best to use up any surplus in my account before withdrawing from my bank regardless of currency, costing me 2x conversion fee plus 1x convert-on-the-fly fee. I have to change the payment method from balance to bank/credit card every single time, but sometimes it slips through.
And it pisses me off when it does.
Paypal used to have really good rates, but that changed a few years ago. I'll have to review how their rates compare to banks to see if using credit card works out better.
If it's not Isuzu-chan Mii~
I find that for a lot of people, the problem isn't the performance at the gym; the problem is getting there.
Once you complete that run, you will feel great. Pretty soon, you won't care about girls. You'll only be caring about yourself. To get stronger, quicker, or to endure more pain, you will keep on going. It's all about self-improvement and building confidence. This determination and habit also allowed me to perform better in other things as well because I had a lot more energy and a better mental attitude. Once that comes about, girls should theoretically be easier for the taking (though I haven't tested this out yet).
Yes, a better physique contributes to getting the attention of the opposite sex.
Or the same sex, which can be fortunate or unfortunate depending on the person.
Peace.
How many more kilos do you intend to lose? 40kgs is a lot. The most I lost is around 25kgs in a 5 month period.
Peace.
Still a lot more. :/
"She's the only non-loli girl in the show, your honor!" will be my defense in court
40 kg is 66% my weight.
You cannot hope to build a better world without improving the individuals. To that end each of us must work for his own improvement, and at the same time share a general responsibility for all humanity, our particular duty being to aid those to whom we think we can be most useful. -Marie Curie
Based on my DEXA scan of 18% body fat and mass being 65kg (last I measured), it gives me around 53.3kg of lean mass or so. That means if I want to reach 12% body fat my ideal weight has to be 61kg. I haven't ever been able to breach 63kg, and even then I'm pretty sure that was lack of shit/pee/water that caused the fluctuation.
@Animeniax: after you reach your target, you maintain it. The idea of a journey sounds good and has its merits, but at the same time not everybody wants to bulk or lose weight indefinitely.
If it's not Isuzu-chan Mii~
And that's why people fail to keep off the weight. Having a goal is great, it drives you and keeps you going. Once you reach your goal, it doesn't seem to be enough (for most people) to have a goal of maintaining an ideal weight/fitness level. Maintaining is where people fail. So enjoy the process leading to your goal, cause it's mostly downhill after you reach that goal.
“For God will not permit that we shall know what is to come... those who by some sorcery or by some dream might come to pierce the veil that lies so darkly over all that is before them may serve by just that vision to cause that God should wrench the world from its heading and set it upon another course altogether and then where stands the sorcerer? Where the dreamer and his dream?”
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