Had my annual review a couple weeks ago too, and went about what I'd expect.. Though one thing I had to discuss about with metrics, nothing huge though and will fix next cycle due to confusion.

Had HVAC serviced today for it's annual checkup before Winter. Wasn't expecting a full 2 hour diagnostic/testing, so can't complain them being through.. Especially when it's free (and keeps warranty claims valid!).

While quick food shopping this afternoon, I saw a sign at the Piggly Wiggly regarding them no longer taking the "Old" style $100 bill. It was a photo of the revamp that came out in '96 that's considered 'old'. Oof. I thought it was the pre-redesign..

Oh, and then you have to set up accounts on each of the sites to just activate the damn things. It's so obviously set up so that it's easy to forget about them and these places can just coast on the lost refunds since they give you 12 months to use it. Oh, and the fees associated with them all!

I miss when rebates meant you'd get a check in the mail.. Now, you have 'gift cards' and E-VISAs spread across multiple businesses in small amounts. To consolidate you then convert all this to Amazon credit, and then can actually use the money.. Can I just get a damn check like it used to be?

To quell the internal stresses, I've been doing another round of RDR2 since I really missed a TON in the epilogue. Can't believe my first playthrough I didn't do a majority of it. But, at least on the 'game' basis, got 100%. As for Compendium full 100%, just got a few simple things to finish.

On a side.. I know I've been pretty silent lately the past couple weeks. I really suck at this time of year and typically go through seasonal depression. Especially Octobers. It has never been a good month for me for many reasons.

Ok, YT's algorithm is just fuxor'd at this point. If it's recommending shit like this, for no reason at all on my main, main first refresh of the day, I don't even know where this shit came from.

The most accurate recreation of DS9 I've seen.

Discord whenever anyone mentions anything vaguely chaotic #mlp | #discord

Dang, found a good couple deals on doing upgrades to the laptop, so just got that too. RAM swap to Crucial 32GB DDR-4800 CL40 sticks (gotta do 2x16, CPU maxed at 4800) to ensure the mainboard problem doesn't occur in these.

Though know the first thing I need to do with it will be totally wipe the drive and install a larger one, with more RAM too. Put 11 Pro on a fresh install without MS account. Very much remember last laptop I ordered came preloaded with SO MUCH crap, it's easier to blow away and start fresh.

Pulled the trigger on the LOQ i5 laptop. For the price ($600) and what it comes with, it's more than enough to fill my needs. I didn't want to spend $1k on something that's just an overglorified media player, and something to keep me entertained on trips. www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/18...

Another thing about this trip planning.. The laptop I've traveled with for over 10 years is kind of at it's end of life. Not just for OS reasons, the HDMI and power ports are also now not connected to the board proper.

Eeee! Had the opportunity to have @greekceltic.bsky.social do one of their silly sketch comms, and really wanted to see myself in that style! Thank you so much!

Otherwise, got the Flu shot today, but unable to get the COVID one there. I might wait until next month for the new Moderna version as it's an upgrade, and should be available in October. Gotta get a travel doc appointment scheduled, too.

Had followup appointment today after all results. With all the tests I've had done through the year, and from these last results, everything is quite normal bodily. Still sticking with CFS diagnosis, and trying a different med. Vacation will also be a great data point, to see if it stops again.

Figured out the VPN tunnel issue. I have it configured in the router, and couldn't figure out why the cert was being rejected due to "Cert not yet valid". Finally found the system time set to 2018 and NTP wasn't refreshing... Huh? Oh, can't reach my PiHole. Recycled, and boom. It's ALWAYS DNS.

*grumbles* Something occurred around 4:30am in regards to our power carrier this morning. 5 townships went full dark. Got waken to the sound of one of my UPS's shutdown beep sequence going. The one network and NAS are on. Cue generic sound effect of SHUT DOWN EVERYTHING.

I will say, trip planning has always been one of my 'strong' points for as much as I don't do it much. But when I do, they go pretty darn smooth other than things outside my control. Start with the rough sketch plan.

And I'm pleased to say, after running a full hardcore cycle, there is no longer a leak. @cocoeagle.bsky.social no longer has to worry about doing things by hand, and I've been gentle in dish use whilst cooking since it borked itself! Doing an actual wash right now just to confirm, but looks good!

Well.. After my success tonight fixing the damn machine, and with my project done, I need a vacation adventure very badly. Finally pulled the trigger, and going to the land of Kiwis, and a stop Down Under for a bit. Going to be quite an adventure that I've not done in a LONG time.

Once again.. Thank you Gov. Evers for making sure vaccine access is still available in these unknowing times. Sad we've come to this state of affairs, but damn, I'm gonna miss him when he leaves next election cycle. www.wpr.org/news/tony-ev...

Holy crap.. I.. think I fixed the dishwasher. Only took 2 hours of dismantling and learning as I go, and the whole 'flip upside down' bit was annoying.. But I did manage to get the old hose out and new one in. Hooked it up to the drain stack, and now running it. Crossing my paws there's no leak.

Also, got waken up TWICE before 8am from some collection agency I never heard of insisting on me calling them back URGENTLY. Digging into the company, I know it's not legit let alone have anything all on my report. Many Reddit threads on them, too. Just keep blockin' the calls but different #s..

Ended up having to take a sick day today after a really terrible night of non-stop runs to the bathroom. Also had to go to the doc to get a bunch of labs done. Upon seeing the list of tests, and how many vials they drew, I may as well just done a blood donation. Really home something comes out..

I apologize if I've been rather quiet lately. Been dealing with a few stressful personal things as well, and still trying to sort out if I will actually pull the trigger on this trip. I really hate the secondary/tertiaryguessing in my head with planning things. -.-

I really, really do not like corrugated hoses now. There is no simple way to fix a leak. Cut the bad part out, used 1/2" copper pipe, hose clamps, and plumbers tape to seal. Clamp must have bit in a little too hard, since now it's leaking from there. Not as much, but dammit..

After the plumbing consult, they weren't able to help with the issue specifically due to it being appliance related. After more swearing this afternoon, got it out. Discovered the problem too. Somehow a small hole formed in the drainage hose. Gotta get that fixed, but at least not HUGE.

Will see how things pan out, but after one hell of a crap year for personal time, am trying to plan for needful vacation this year. Been a very long time since I've gone somewhere alone for an adventure, and think perhaps it's needed. We'll see how this plays out, but could be quite fun hopefully!

Went to take a sip of drink, and nearly shat myself. Where the HELL did that come from?

Of course, another wild leak appeared in almost the exact same spot as the foundation causing even more confusion with a puddle of water. Turns out somehow the dishwasher inlet hose is now leaking down to almost the exact same place as the crack. X.x

Or alternate JFK Jr. meme.. And just now realized it was fuggin' Bruce Campbell.. OMG how did I not see that. X.x

Doctor I trust more than RFK Jr...

The approved budget raise finally came through too, and it sounds like another increase for specific positions just got approval as well. At least it's been something, but inflation.. Last major restock shopping trip was quite a bit more than I'm used to, especially for the fresh produce.

Well, end of the week after shutdown. It's been shockingly very quiet, and with no issues. Also totally forgot it was annual review time and had that this week as well. My damn imposter syndrome ass always worried has no reason to. Just wish these things actually counted for SOMETHING.

Beer Brats, or Danish Kringle!

I will say I've been pretty 'quiet' online the past month. Been stressed over the project I was dealing with, as well as some medical crap that's been bothering me and can't get clarity on yet. Been continuing an RDR2 game I started just before my mom's hospital stuff in Jan, going for a 100% run.

Waiting on hold with the MD group, and of course they're still using the OG Cisco Call Manager hold music. (the 80's clap-style/synth style) But it's skipping in parts and now I'm stupid triggered. God, how many years has that been in use now? 20+?

Legacy shutdown day is occurring. Finally. Only took a year+, and still have people that had no idea even with all the communications that have been sent over the period. Just disabled all the accounts. Watching the log getting filled with so many automated jobs getting rejected to parse now.

Had to run to Monona today for an X-ray of my messed up left elbow. (I'm a Southpaw, too) While there, decided to hit up my favorite butcher and Fraboni's since they're right next to eachother. Came to plan out Italian Sandwiches for tonight. Many layers on homemade garlic bread. It was a sin.

@cocoeagle.bsky.social has been playing a lot of Animal Crossing and told me about a whole market thing with it.. The 'Stalk Market'.. First thing I wondered was if there was a Reddit for it, and if it'd be like wallstreetbets. I was not surprised at all there kinda is.. (/r/ACNHTurnips)

Ok, I knew they were remaking "The Running Man" to be at least a bit more true to the story than that 80's.. thing. (Sorry, I HATED it) I had no idea that "The Long Walk" is also coming out here soon..

I always swear I thought I saw bats around here at night.. After one SOMEHOW got into the screen door letting Korb out this evening, well.. That was an adventure and confirmed.. Man, that is some crazy fast shit to see inside the house.. Used an old hospital blanket to capture and remove it.. X.x

It would be totally cool if like, we could have a whole day without rain/storms lately..

I really am starting to get annoyed with the number of storms and rain we've been getting. At least I hired someone to fix the leaking crack in the basement coming up, but still need the gutters looked at. That (plus gas line digging last year) made a weak point and the cause of the crack.

Not a ticket I thought I'd ever read.. Let alone a P1. "Mattie Moo Chatbot Not Working" Didn't even know that's the DWD/Job Center of WI bot's name.. Lol.

I like this coffee shop near the car body shop for reasons. 🦊

That was a hell of 24 hour period.. The number of storms, rain dumping, lightning on and off all evening through the night until around 8am was extremely intense. I didn't even attempt to sleep until 3am, and was waken at 6:30 by another huge line. Korben does not handle it well, nor do I. -.-

It is presently "Orange-Green" outside. A sudden tiny storm cell exploded just before heading here, and it was a light show with much thunder just a bit ago. Wow did it dump a shitload of rain too in such a short time.. There won't be any drought this season, for sure at this point.