The vast majority of the guys in the field fracking are die hard Trump supporters. Wonder how they’ll feel about their business taking a massive dip.

My first house was an 800 sq ft cottage - smaller than most apartments. The bedrooms could only fit a Full bed, not a Queen. It had the same number of rooms OP listed and was the perfect size for me. I’m not familiar with a “bungalow” but that’s what I’m imagining.

I like the lack of downvotes on blahaj. It helped me break the karma-dopamine loop of Reddit, while still giving the satisfaction of socializing on a board.

I like my HOA, but I live in a condo building. We all pitch in to keep the roof repaired and the common areas cleaned, and the few rules just make life tolerable in such a confined space (quiet hours, for example). I can’t imagine what good an HOA does for single-family homes.

As someone in a similar boat, I hope you find the answers you’re looking for.

Thanks, I’ll give it a shot!

That sounds like it would work for me. Any idea where to get such a strap?

That looks delightful. What’s your secret to good fried rice?

Sure, I’ll grab some pics after work. Someone above mentioned a shoulder strap and I think that might work. As it stands, I’ve just been deadlifting it with one hand and carrying it, but it’s difficult because I’m so short.

I’m having trouble picturing this. Does it basically add a strap that you put over your shoulder to assist with lifting?

Good idea, but I haven’t been able to get it to work safely. The stairs have a lip on them which the tires get stuck on. Getting down has also been very difficult as the bike tends to try to run away from me. If I were taller or stronger I think I could do it.

The stairs are pretty steep so a plank of wood would just slide down. I’ve been considering engineering something that can loop around the doorway to prevent it from sliding, but I lack tools or expertise to build it.

I’ve got a Lectric XP 1.0 with fat tires, and it doesn’t roll up the stairs - I have to lift it each step. Combined with the weight and my short stature, I’ve been close to tripping several times.

The first time my parents took me to church around 6 years old, I tripped on the steps and broke my ankle. They never took me to church again and raised me atheist. It sucked because I had to spend nearly the entire summer in a cast.

Nonsense, Jamison was on the other side of the country helping me move into a new apartment that day. The guy even bought a pizza and a 6 pack for us afterwards. Truly an upstanding gentleman.

Take a vacation and see if that improves things. If so, burnout. If not, look for other reasons that you’re lacking motivation.

Their vegetarian hot dogs are worth a try. I only got one because it was cheaper than a standard hot dog, but was surprised how much I loved the taste.

I watched Inventing Anna, a dramatized true crime miniseries. It was pretty decent.

I’m making ham and bean soup now. It’s super simple - toss a ham hock and chopped ham into a slow cooker with 8C of chicken broth, add a finely chopped onion and a couple cloves of minced garlic, toss in a can of petite diced tomatoes, add a bag of 15 bean mix (soaked overnight), cook on low for 8-12 hours. Season with chili powder, salt, and pepper. Squeeze in the juice from a lemon for brightness. Tastes best after resting for a night in the fridge.

Yeah, you hit the nail on the head. Serbian Film isn’t scary, it’s just gross and controversial.

If you liked The Descent, you should try As Above, So Below. They felt very similar to me.