Feel free to look up the TouronsOfYellowstone Instagram account for a fun follow…
It’s a shame. I did pay for lifetime, and that’s always a risk. Looks like this bet didn’t pay off. The money doesn’t bother me - more the fact that there isn’t a portrait-only Lemmy app that’s a good replacement. If anyone knows of one that’s as good and will stay in portrait without having to put the whole phone in portrait lock, please let me know…
Categories such as “education” are useful for limiting access for specific groups of devices. For example, if one class has a particularly mischievous group who keep going off task from their devices, rules can be created to whitelist certain categories, and only pass traffic that are in these more straightforward categories. Just FYI.
I work in K12 IT, and the reason is that all manner of categories are defined for both blacklisting and whitelisting when creating content filter rules. So while “education” would not be used for blocking, it would be useful for rules to apply to specific defined groups or devices which can only access specific categories (such as education). Just FYI.
Honestly, this baffles me. I work in K12 as a CTO, and when hiring techs or network admins, I always let applicants know during the interview when I will make the hiring decision, and they will receive an official letter of regret if they are not hired. I always keep resumes on file, as you never know if other opportunities come up. Why would any organization want to burn bridges with potential hires?
Maybe it’s just me being Gen X, but not hearing one way or the other would prompt me to pick up the phone, and at the very least check back to ask if they’ve made a decision after a week (maybe two) if I’ve interviewed…
Yes, that patented "Sure-Align" neck joint is one of the best features that drew me to the SC series initially. It's great. I also love the neck profile - it's very much like the electric guitars I'm accustomed to. It's a fantastic instrument.
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I preordered it as soon as the made-in-Nazareth PA version was leaked in the MAP list sent to dealers back in January. It just arrived today, and I LOVE it!
Solid East Indian rosewood back and sides, spruce top, spiral "Velocity" neck, and that super cool fully adjustable neck joint that Martin patented with the SC-13E.
It plays just amazingly as an acoustic, and the LR Baggs Anthem system (TRU-MIC under-bridge microphone, combined with Element bridge pickup) makes for a very natural sounding plugged in sound. You can also blend the pickups for interesting effects as it's amplified.
Comes a form-fitting hard shell case. I did buy one for my SC-13E, so it's the same design, but does NOT come with the built-in D'addario humidity sensor, as the SC-13E case did. No big deal, but thought I'd mention it, in case anyone was expecting that.
It's a fantastic guitar, and I'm fortunate to be able to own one. If you've been waiting for a made-in-USA version of the SC-13E, and didn't want to spring $8,000 for the Custom Shop SC 2022, then maybe this one is for you. They also have an SC-18E (all solid mahogany back and sides) for $500 less.
Cheers!
I mean, is there such a thing as a silent electric coffee grinder? I think I can live with it…lol.
My primary observation is that Baratza sells replacement parts for their grinders, and the parts are interchangeable in the Sette series, which I think is really cool.
Happy caffeinating!
I got a Baratza Sette 30 from my wife for Christmas. It's replacing my old faithful Baratza Virtuoso+, with which I had been grinding for my Moccamaster Cup-One just fine. I used the Virtuoso+ for espresso, but I was looking for something that could be a little more dialed in than that.
The nicest thing about the Sette series is that most of the parts are interchangeable. I upgraded my new gift with the steel adjustment ring assembly from the Sette 270/270WI, which is a direct replacement, and gives the Sette 30 fully variable micro-adjustable grind capability, just like the 270/270WI models. I did have to add a shim to it, as for some reason, I had to go down to the finest setting to get a decent espresso grind. But, the Sette 30 shipped with two different thickness shims in the box, so I just swapped that in, and now for most beans, I'm between 5 and 7 clicks on the main adjustment ring, and then fine-tune from there with the micro-adjust ring.
I also updated the large hopper with a single-dose hopper with silicone bellows. I went with this model from Cafe Fabrique in Canada. The stock hopper worked just fine, but I like the smaller single-dose hopper a little better. The bellows are nice, but not that necessary, as the Sette series is a very low-retention grinder series by default. I think the bellows pumping may be more of a placebo than a necessary upgrade... ;)
I've even read that you can replace the Sette 30 controls and portafilter holder bits to upgrade to a full 270 or 270WI from the Sette 30, but I don't know if I really need or want to go that far. It IS nice that Baratza sells pretty much any replacement part for the Sette series, though.
I've been able to nail down my espresso grinds very well with the new setup, so I'm quite happy with it so far. The only thing I haven't tried yet was a coarse enough grind for the Moccmaster or standard pourover. For now, the Sette 30 is exclusive to my espresso shots. I highly recommend it for that use, in any case.
Cheers, all.
If you dig the SC body style, and have been waiting for a Made-in-Nazareth version that’s not the $8,000 Custom Shop version, then this is your year! I can’t wait to order mine. I’ve been waiting for an SC body style solid wood version since I first got the SC-13E. It’s a great playing instrument. So excited!
Very nice. Did it come with those bellows, or was that aftermarket?
I also have the Virtuoso+, which was my first step beyond the blade grinders I had always used, and it's a big upgrade. You're going to really notice the difference in brews. Congratulations!
The nice thing I just learned about the Sette 30 ( which I just received as a Christmas gift) is that you can upgrade it to the micro-adjustment ring from the Sette 270/270wi model, and it's a direct replacement. This allows adjusting the grind between the "steps" on the adjustment ring.
The part is $90 (plus tax/shipping), and it does make it nice to fine-tune your grind between steps. The adjustment ring is easily removed (just press up slightly, and spin it out). The burr assembly pops right out, and you just replace it in the new assembly (press it until it clicks), and reinstall. Easy peasy, with no tools required.
The Sette 30 also came with shims to raise the burr, as it can be reset after extended use. I haven't installed the shim, since I don't need it yet, but it's nice to know that Baratza will sell parts to repair/replace over time.
Happy new year, my fellow caffeinated lemmings!
I did see this: Baratza single dose hopper with bellows. I don't have one, but that may be something I get later. I suppose a bellows might be decent at getting the last bit of coffee out of the burrs. It's not too expensive, so perhaps I'll give it a try...
That’s the first guitar my parents ever got me - a 1983 Aria Pro IIrs “Wildcat.” Made in Japan (in the famed Matsumoku factory), it’s a Strat copy with dual humbucker pickups, and a push-pull volume knob that will coil-split either, for a good single-coil sound as well. For an inexpensive instrument (I think it was around $200 in 1983) it’s very well built. That’s why I’ve kept it all these years…
My wife gifted me a Baratza Sette 30 grinder this Christmas, after last year's first espresso machine, the Gaggia Classic Pro. Using the 'ol reliable Virtuoso for grinding was ok, and I could pull decent shots from the Gaggia, but the Sette 30 makes it so much easier. I love being able to put 18.5g of beans into the grinder, and get 18.5g out (usually). I did just pull the trigger on the 270 Adjustment Assembly, so I'll be able to dial in the grind even better soon.
I think I've reached my level in terms of coffee gear for now. I've got good options for a quick cup with the Moccamaster Cup-One, and when I'm in the mood for espresso or a latte, I've got the Gaggia.
I haven't tried grinding drip coffee with the Sette yet, though. I'll be giving that a try later this week. If that works well, I guess I'll have to take the Virtuoso to the office, and maybe donate it to replace their cheap blade grinder...
Happy holidays, all!
I guess my only question is, why is this happening when there is literally no wind blowing?
Well, I can say definitively that I know what is making that clicking sound. It's hard to see since the cable is in silhouette, but there are silver-colored spirals wound around the cable, and the sound is made by the plastic sheathing of the black cable wobbling inside of those metal spirals. The spirals are made of aluminum, I'm pretty sure. Those spirals are put there to stiffen the the hanging cable, and appear on the hanging cable between every set of poles (not just these, that are wiggling). There are two spirals mounted on each cable between the poles. I assume the spirals are mounted there to provide damping, just in case the wind does cause the cable hanging between the poles to swing too much. But, there was no wind blowing when I shot this video (Dec 5, 2023). The voice you hear is mine, just speculating on what might be causing the oscillating cable...
No, I've never tried to quantify the variables in that way. Just out walking the dog, and notice this strange behavior from time to time. I always assumed the poles were placed a specific distance apart, but honestly, I'm not sure. I suppose if I ever have the urge to pace it out to get a good estimate, I will...
Hmm. It's odd that this isn't ALWAYS vibrating, but it IS only between these two poles that I've noticed the vibration. But why not between other sets of poles? And since the cable vibrating the most isn't a power cable (I believe it's fiber, but it could be copper - but it's definitely telecom, since it's not insulated on the top crossbar, as the other power cables are), it can't really be much power going through it. I'm kind of hoping someone else has seen similar behavior somewhere else. You can see the anti-wind-twist devices (don't know what else to call them) bolted to the other telecom cable (sort of diamond-shaped) and they will cause the cable to stabilize when the wind is really blowing, but you can see the wind isn't blowing at all, and the cable continues to vibrate quite noticeably. I really do hope someone else has seen something like it elsewhere...
I've seen this phenomenon many times over the years, while walking the dog out behind our house. The cables wiggle between these two particular power poles, but NOT between the adjacent poles (or any others, along this pole line). There is no wind, no earthquakes, no herds of animals or large vehicles/machinery anywhere nearby when this is happening. I honestly have no idea why this happens sometimes. Thoughts? I mean, sure, it's probably ghosts, right? But any other explanation would be appreciated...
Time After Time is underrated. Mary Steenburgen and Malcolm McDowell. McDowell, playing H.G. Wells, invents the Time Machine, and then Jack the Ripper uses it to go to the future. H.G. Wells follows him to stop him, and he meets Steenburgen in “modern” times (the then-current 1980’s.)
Fun movie - a sci-fi thriller, I guess you’d call it. Still one of my favorites, too.
Ditto! Was waiting for logins to get fixed on v.19x instances. Thanks so much!
That's good to hear. Looking forward to the actual release update, since I'm not on the beta, and therefore can't log into my home instance until that gets fixed. Appreciate hearing that part is fixed!
Yes, down for any v.19x instance for me as well. Avelon seems to be struggling to keep up. Had to switch to a different app to log into v.19x instances (using Voyager seems to work on any flavor instance right now). Been several weeks that Avelon is broken on v.19x instances…
I drove to Sacramento for a work conference this week, and snapped this photo as the sun rose over Mono Lake. Cheers.
I had to drive to Sacramento for a work conference this week, and took this photo as the sun rose over Mono Lake. I did like the haze over the tufa towers near the shoreline. Enjoy.
Thanks - I've never been to Maine before, so this was a fun trip. It was a bit cloudy when I was there (although not raining), and the colors weren't as vibrant as they could be, so I made a choice to develop in black and white. But, here's on in color, from the same day...
I had a chance to visit the Portland Head Light lighthouse and Fort Williams park in Portland, Maine recently. I thought it looked nice in black and white. Canon R5, RF 70-200mm f/2.8 L lens. We saw it at low tide, so I thought I'd try to capture the texture of the rocky foreground.
I took this the morning of Aug. 14, 2023. The sun was shining through clouds. It rained off and on all morning. This was on a short backpack in. My son's girlfriend had never been backpacking before, so we took her on this short overnighter. Taken with a Canon R5, 15-35mm f/2.8L lens.
One of my favorite campsites. I did the North Lake to South Lake loop (about about fifty miles) back in 2020.
Sadly, most thru-hikers on the Pacific Crest Trail or the John Muir Trail will hustle past here, as they’re always trying to get from Muir Pass to Muir Trail Ranch (or vice versa, if they’re southbound) in a day. But, it’s a beautiful place, worth stopping to see at different times of day.
Deer grazed in the meadow, as well as in my campsite as I made my morning coffee. If you’re an angler, Evolution Creek is full of golden trout, and make for a fantastic diet addition along the trail.
It is one of the most peaceful places in the Sierra Nevada, if you visit at the right time of year. This was back in late 2020, and I was able to be all alone here, due to the pandemic keeping the backpackers’ numbers down.
This is one of my favorite campsites ever. This is sunrise over Evolution Creek and McClure Meadow, in the high country of the Sierra Nevada mountains, in Kings Canyon National Park, in California. I’m fortunate enough to live relatively close, in Bishop, California. Still, there are no roads here - you must make your way on foot, or by horseback or pack train.
I backpacked the roughly fifty mile loop, from North Lake to South Lake. Some do it quickly, but I enjoyed taking seven days for the loop.
Enjoy!
From L-R, my 2020 American Ultra Tele, in Texas Tea, 1990 Strat Plus, in Frost Red, 2022 Rickenbacker 360, in Fireglo, 2021 American Ultra Stratocaster, in Red Plasma Burst, and Martin SC-13E.
Iwakuni is where my parents met, in 1960. My little sister and I visited in March of this year, and were able to scatter my older sister’s ashes in the Nishiki river, and commit them to our ancestors. I haven’t visited the Kintai Bridge since I was a boy. It still looks the same. Fond memories…
Took this back in March, while visiting our daughter, who is teaching English in Japan for this past year. We took the opportunity to take a couple of weeks to travel around Japan. She is in Hirado, south of Nagasaki. I didn’t want to haul my DSLR, so I made do with the phone camera.
