I can only find ones for grills 18in or larger. I guess I could makeshift something out of foil or something, but it'd be nice to have something more sturdy and actually made for the purpose. I can't find anything small enough though.
I had a full layer of coals on the bottom. It's the standard grates, I know cast iron would give darker grill marks but I mean a sear from the charcoal itself.
Do I just need more charcoal inside the bottom so that they're closer to the grates?
Im thinking things like:
- Fuel efficiency, snuffing out and reusing charcoal
- cleaning tips, ash and whatnot
- temperature tips, maintaining low for maybe smoking or high for searing
- favorite things to bbq that aren't the obvious hunks of meat, veggies or whatever
- favorite recipes
I want to make this thing my main cooking vessel as much as possible. Give me anything you think is worth sharing!
I love charcoal grilled food. I want to get one because they're pretty cheap, but I can't help but wonder if I'm going to be wasting a lot of fuel.
My understanding is that you can't really snuff out charcoal to reuse, so once I light a pile it's gotta all burn away. And with something like a Weber kettle, it looks like I'll need to light a decent amount to get it hot enough to sear a piece of chicken or a steak.
Smaller grills will put the coals closer to the grate, which I would think means less charcoal needed.
Looking for thoughts and recommendations. Because I also really like that I can get wood chips to smoke stuff without needing to get a whole big smoker
I have two offices to manage.
One reports drops/freezing on Teams call for a few users, primarily when more folks are in the office all on calls and the load is heavier. But it doesn't happen to everybody.
The other is reporting similar issues, but when Teams calls drop it's because they seemingly lose connectivity altogether. Some need to rejoin a meeting from their phone because the connectivity is lost for several minutes.
Issue only happens on wifi, wired connections are stable and fine.
Both offices have FortiAPs, managed by a FortiGate 60F.
I've been checking logs in the FortiGate and our FortiAnalyzer and can't see any deauthentication or disconnect events. Though maybe I just don't really know how to examine these logs correctly.
I never experience the issue myself, it never seems to happen when I'm physically in the office, and I cannot recreate the issue on demand with the users that have experienced it in between.
I'm kinda losing my mind over this one.
I've adjusted configurations like band-steering, separating 5GHz and 2.4GHz on different SSIDs, reducing transmit power too much avoid AP overlap, increasing transmit power to ensure coverage everywhere, modifying sticky-client / roaming settings. I can walk around on a Teams call on my device and watch me bounce from AP to AP without issue.
It doesn't always happen to the same users, leading me to believe it's the network equipment/configuration rather than end-user devices.
I'm just kinda lost on where to go from here. Management wants to buy new equipment but I'm concerned it won't resolve the issue because Fortinet gear is generally pretty well rated and we have very basic requirements. No VLANs, 30-40 users max in each office physically spread out among the APs.
I have two offices to manage.
One reports drops/freezing on Teams call for a few users, primarily when more folks are in the office all on calls and the load is heavier. But it doesn't happen to everybody.
The other is reporting similar issues, but when Teams calls drop it's because they seemingly lose connectivity altogether. Some need to rejoin a meeting from their phone because the connectivity is lost for several minutes.
Issue only happens on wifi, wired connections are stable and fine.
Both offices have FortiAPs, managed by a FortiGate 60F.
I've been checking logs in the FortiGate and our FortiAnalyzer and can't see any deauthentication or disconnect events. Though maybe I just don't really know how to examine these logs correctly.
I never experience the issue myself, it never seems to happen when I'm physically in the office, and I cannot recreate the issue on demand with the users that have experienced it in between.
I'm kinda losing my mind over this one.
I've adjusted configurations like band-steering, separating 5GHz and 2.4GHz on different SSIDs, reducing transmit power too much avoid AP overlap, increasing transmit power to ensure coverage everywhere, modifying sticky-client / roaming settings. I can walk around on a Teams call on my device and watch me bounce from AP to AP without issue.
It doesn't always happen to the same users, leading me to believe it's the network equipment/configuration rather than end-user devices.
I'm just kinda lost on where to go from here. Management wants to buy new equipment but I'm concerned it won't resolve the issue because Fortinet gear is generally pretty well rated and we have very basic requirements. No VLANs, 30-40 users max in each office physically spread out among the APs.
Need some recommendations on APs, maybe switches too.
Currently have two offices experiencing client disconnects and Teams calls freezing/drops. Both have FortiAPs, which we've been discovering are not as highly rated for enterprise environments, which seems surprising to me. But we've done all the band-steering, sticky client/roaming, transmit power settings we can come up with.
The issue is impossible to recreate, never happens when I'm in the office, only randomly for some folks on Teams calls.
But now we're on a path of updating our equipment and seemingly Aruba APs are the top devices, not convinced we need to replace our existing switches though (FortiSwitch and Aruba)
Just looking for what's the top dog these days. Sounds like Aruba might be the way to go.
We have no more than 30-40 people in the office at a time, have no need for VLANs. These are basically glorified cyber cafes with conference rooms.
Currently have two offices experiencing client disconnects and Teams calls freezing/drops. Both have FortiAPs, which we've been discovering are not as highly rated for enterprise environments, which seems surprising to me. But we've done all the band-steering, sticky client/roaming, transmit power settings we can come up with.
The issue is impossible to recreate, never happens when I'm in the office, only randomly for some folks on Teams calls.
But now we're on a path of updating our equipment and seemingly Aruba APs are the top devices, not convinced we need to replace our existing switches though (FortiSwitch and Aruba)
Just looking for what's the top dog these days. Sounds like Aruba might be the way to go.
We have no more than 30-40 people in the office at a time, have no need for VLANs. These are basically glorified cyber cafes with conference rooms.
WARNING: SPOILERS REGARDING ASTARIONS STORY
I'm playing a druid of the moon and there have been many times throughout the game where I was taken out of wild shape to interact in dialogue and out back in after
Other times where another character like Shadowheart filled in for my choices.
But holy crap I have to redo the entire Cazador fight because when I opened his sarcophagus I had absolutely NO dialogue choices. Just Astarion telling Shadowheart to use the parasite to help him carve the runes, she said it would cost thousands of lives, then he just went all stabby on him.
Again, no dialogue choices and he just says if he can't have his freedom neither can the prisoners and breaks the staff. Then tells the party he's done with us and hopes we die screaming and leaves the party.
Without proper dialogue this was a huge out of nowhere result and just didn't make any sense.
I'm not one for save scumming, but I definitely need to redo this fight and come out of wild shape first before opening the sarcophagus. Kinda lame.
A lot of the typical poses I'd normally go with for them are very bottom heavy, where the leg is smaller. I'd like to give the artist something a little more leg-friendly and proportioned to work with, looking for ideas.
Things like this are pretty common https://zeldauniverse.net/2017/12/15/yugas-art-gallery-wolf-link-and-midna-are-ready-for-battle-in-this-beautiful-artwork/
But this won't fit well on a leg.
I'm 34, I have what I think is a decent career and okay income for 2026, but I have some factors really making it feel like minimum wage. Mainly child support and the area in which I live.
State of Residence: MA (Western MA)
Income: $120,000 / year
I am recently divorced, no savings, but I also don't have very much expenses for the time being. I'm currently not paying rent or utilities, but this is a temporary situation and I'd like to take advantage of it while I can.
| Expense | Cost per Month |
|---|---|
| Car | $852 |
| Car Insurance | $111 (see note below) |
| Phone | $92.50 |
| Kids Dental | $30 |
| Kids Music Class/Instrument Rental | $17 |
| Total Monthly Expenses | $992 |
Note -- I paid my 6-month insurance premium up front last week, it was $665 so I just divided that by 6, assuming it'll be the same next time around in November.
I typically take my monthly expenses and divided it by 2, set that amount aside each paycheck (which currently is $496). It ensures that I always have what I need in my bank. I know there are two months out of the year where I have a 3rd paycheck, and I ordinarily just bank that "set aside" amount (the $496) on those two extra paychecks
I also pay $580 per week in child support, every Friday. Since it's per week, I set that aside on a bi-weekly basis when I get paid, since some months have a 5th Friday.
I also factor food, gas, and "fun" on a biweekly basis as well (versus weekly) because it makes it easier to manage for me.
So, here's where my paycheck goes:
Bi-Weekly Paycheck After Taxes: $3336
| Expense | Cost per Bi-Week / per Paycheck |
|---|---|
| Monthly Expenses (set aside) | $496 |
| Child Support (two weekly payments, added together) | $1160 |
| Gas | $100 |
| Food | $250 |
| Fun | $150 |
I'm over-estimating the average week for Gas, Food, and Fun, but I'd rather plan for those numbers than to fall short some weeks.
So, this leaves me with $1180 per paycheck (not month) that isn't dedicated to anything else. I need to determine the intelligent moves to make with it while I have it -- I won't be living rent & utility free forever. Maybe a few months, maybe a year, I honestly can't say.
Some other notes worth mentioning:
Any advice you'd give would be appreciated.
I'm 34, recently divorced, no savings, no 401k, no investments.
My current living situation is such that I'm not paying rent or utilities. I have child support, my car payment, and my phone bill.
I'm paid bi-weekly and have about $1000 per paycheck that I intend to start socking away in savings because I need a safety net before I can really start doing anything else with that money.
But eventually my living situation is going to have to change, so that $1000 is going to get eaten up really quickly once I have rent, electric, gas, and internet to pay for. In fact, probably all of it is going to evaporate, so I'm trying to take advantage of the opportunity I have now.
Feels like unless I can find myself in a position of OE, I'm pretty screwed as far as retirement goes.
It's not much, but right now I am paid bi-weekly and have about $1000 per paycheck that I can do something with. Sometimes more but rarely less, so I figure that's a safe number to say I'll be consistent with.
I'm not sure how long this situation will last, so I want to start being smart with it. I currently have no savings, but I feel like putting the entirety into savings isn't the most beneficial route at like a penny a month in interest.
I'm not really sure how to get my money to start making money and have no knowledge of investments or stocks or anything. Looking for some starting points to research.
Just bought a new car, and I want to have as much "surveillance" on it as I can.
Not just for driving, but to capture anything that might happen to it over night while it's parked or something.
Are there feasible setups for 360 degree, 24/7 coverage? Or am I limited to just front and rear?
Do these have batteries in them, and if not how are they powered? And does that change whether or not they can continue recording overnight?
Anything else about your experience with whatever model(s) you may use or have used would be appreciated
Subaru Forester vs Honda CR-V; Reliability, longevity, repair costs?
I'm getting a new car soon, not sure when, but I need something reliable and ideally good on gas. I need something that sits higher than a sedan.
I used to not care for Honda aesthetics, but recently I've looked at the CR-V and it's not bad. But I've also always liked Subaru.
I was thinking of going with Audi, but if I'm being honest my only reasons that is want to splurge like that are vain and ego driven. And I'm trying to remind myself the much higher price tag isn't worth what's essentially just a status symbol for bragging.
I'm debating between either the CR-V or the Forester. I'll go into the features and stuff I want at the dealerships, I intend on test driving both, but I mainly came here for experience on owning these.
Especially for someone that's owned both, that'd be great to compare.
I'm not really planning on a lot of off-roading, which I know is Subaru's thing, but that doesn't mean they aren't good otherwise.
I'm getting a new car soon, not sure when, but I need something reliable and ideally good on gas. I need something that sits higher than a sedan.
I used to not care for Honda aesthetics, but recently I've looked at the HR-V and it's not bad. But I've also always liked Subaru.
I was thinking of going with Audi, but if I'm being honest my only reasons that is want to splurge like that are vain and ego driven. And I'm trying to remind myself the much higher price tag isn't worth what's essentially just a status symbol for bragging.
I'm debating between either the HR-V or the Forester. I'll go into the features and stuff I want at the dealerships, I intend on test driving both, but I mainly came here for experience on owning these.
Especially for someone that's owned both, that'd be great to compare.
I'm not really planning on a lot of off-roading, which I know is Subaru's thing, but that doesn't mean they aren't good otherwise.
I like the alternative/punk/mildly goth looks, and I can't find things like that anywhere.
Things like dark colors,.contrast accents/stitching.
The first shorts I attached, for example, I'd love to find something like this. Even the online retailers this image came from only has one size in stock and has been the case for a long time.
I saw someone with something like these once with bright yellow stitching on black shorts,.though I don't think they were cargo shorts, and they looked pretty freaking awesome.
I'd like to find "mature" versions of these clothes. Like, not dress shirts but like collared button downs, black with an alt/punk/goth style to them?
HotTopic used to have what I like back in highschool, but I feel out of place there now in my mid 30's, hah. They've also kinda changed what they cater to. Either too plain, or over the top with the gothic vibe. I'm past my tripp pants days.
I'm looking for this style, but more "mature" or "grown up" looking, so not as flashy, a little more subtle.
Idk, I hope I'm making sense. I've included a bunch of pictures here: https://imgur.com/a/tbjK3Mp - from sites like Devil Fashion, but idk how to tell if a place is reputable and good to order from.
I like stuff with the "extra frills" for lack of a better way to put it, like the black&purple shorts in the imgur album.
I'm hoping someone can 1) help me identify how to term the style I like, and 2) find where to get the clothes I like.
How and where do I find clothes that I like? I have a style I prefer but can't find clothes like it *anywhere*
I've lost a lot of weight and am no longer beholden to the "big and tall" sections, or specialty stores, or Walmart in general.
I'm tired of AND1 gym shorts and oversized, ill-fitting graphic tees.
But when I go into stores like Kohl's or Macy's or Old Navy whatever other stores I find in outlets or malls, I can't find \*anything\* I like.
For example, I saw someone wearing a pair of shorts once. Couldn't even tell you what the fabric was because I know absolutely nothing about that but they looked like cargo shorts, but without the extra pockets?
But the part I really liked is that they were solid black, but the stitching was all yellow, I've seen similar ones with white stitching. I really liked the contrast.
I refuse to believe this guy made them himself.
But also shirts and other clothes that fit right, I am losing my mind going into all these stores that have nothing I like, but I've seen other people wearing clothes that I like, so I know they exist... SOMEWHERE?
I'm more into the goth-ish kind of vibe, when I was a teen HotTopic and Spencers were the place to go, but I want more "grown up" looking stuff that still gives me the same vibe.