scrappy_Duncan

joined 2 years ago
[–] scrappy_Duncan@lemm.ee 1 points 1 year ago

This exactly, except Ibuse a DeWalt. I have found that the brand power tool used has little effect on the taste and extraction, however.

[–] scrappy_Duncan@lemm.ee 2 points 2 years ago

I live pretty close to your area and just bought my first bag of whole bean coffee this week (previously just got pre-ground packages from the grocery). Most of the coffee shops in my area (eTown) use Senergos as their roaster, so that's what we got to start. Excited to try some other stuff regionally.

[–] scrappy_Duncan@lemm.ee 6 points 2 years ago

Staining red oak for a slat wall around our fireplace. Hope to get it installed this week.

[–] scrappy_Duncan@lemm.ee 2 points 2 years ago

Decided if I was going to lose all my data I may as well make the most of it. So today I factory reset, rooted, unlocked, and flashed Lineage OS onto it. It's running way better but still lags a lot. Might be time to upgrade.

[–] scrappy_Duncan@lemm.ee 6 points 2 years ago

I don't see how he could have survived. But I hope he did for his sake.

[–] scrappy_Duncan@lemm.ee 2 points 2 years ago

We live in a pretty rural area and take a lot of trips on it. We've even camped in the back with the seats down. It's also the first SUV we've owned and just love the versatility of it. But that part is true of any SUV.

[–] scrappy_Duncan@lemm.ee 4 points 2 years ago (3 children)

I absolutely love our 2013 Toyota Highlander Limited. Have a roof rack on it and it's fantastic at what it does. Just got back from a trip to town with two little ones and a load of lumber on the roof. It's understated styling is just so pleasing to look at and it's really comfortable inside with an amazing sound system. Just all around a very enjoyable (albeit boring) car to own.

[–] scrappy_Duncan@lemm.ee 0 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Good suggestion! Might try that.

[–] scrappy_Duncan@lemm.ee 0 points 2 years ago (4 children)

The A was like the budget one. Specifically I've had multiple cracked screens (never had one on an Android before this phone) and lately it's been unusably slow. Like, can't even swipe down to see notifications or even hit the home button kind of slow Could just be my phone, though. 🤷‍♂️

[–] scrappy_Duncan@lemm.ee 0 points 2 years ago (6 children)

My beloved Pixel 2 started having charger issues and then my carrier dropped support for it, sadly. Also really miss my red Nexus 5. On a Pixel 3a currently and this thing is the worst phone I've ever owned.

[–] scrappy_Duncan@lemm.ee 5 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Toyota Land Cruiser

[–] scrappy_Duncan@lemm.ee 0 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I'd say the Ford (I have a Focus ST) but the lotus would probably have it beat.

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submitted 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) by scrappy_Duncan@lemm.ee to c/simpleliving@lemmy.ml
 

My wife and I lead a pretty simple life. I work from home at a low-stress job. She is a stay-at-home mom. We have a small house, a garden, and some chickens. But we have a 3-month-old and a two-year-old. Nothing about our life feels slow or simple. On top of watching the kids there's always tons cleaning to do and house repairs and upkeep. How do you balance things that aren't optional like vehicle/house maintenance, upkeep, and raising kids? Is simple living just a luxury of those who don't have kids?

Or are we already living simply and it just doesn't FEEL simple?

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