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Waterproof Jacket Renewal Background Most jackets marketed as “waterproof” need to be washed to maintain ideal performance. They’re made with multiple layers, and the outermost is a normally a fabric coate…

I finally tried Nikwax because the closest outdoor store didn't have Grangers

The person next to me at this concert just explained the concept of White Elephant/Dirty Santa like his family came up with it. When his friend said his work does the same thing, he replied, "Yeah, but we only let each gift be stolen twice."

Ghost Recon Wildlands Year Originally Released: 2017Version Played: Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Wildlands Standard Edition (via Game Pass)Platform/Hardware: Xbox Series X (all button notes are for an Xbox controller)…

Why you're here: reviews of video games released nine years ago.

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I think this is the most efficient post-cleaning stacking of rage cage cups yet

Annual Phone Upgrade Summary I upgrade my phone every year for a pretty simple reason: it’s cheaper than upgrading less frequently (with some caveats). I long ago hit the critical mass of people asking for detail…

It's specifically relevant/useful right now, so I finally wrote this up.

1. It's been a while since I've sat in a chair and not had my feet reach the ground.
2. I think most people at Botto's right now are going to the Brent Cobb concert across the street in about twenty minutes.

Switching from Spotify to Tidal Background When I decided to start using a streaming music service back in 2021 instead of…other options, I tried Amazon Music, Spotify, Tidal, and YouTube Music. Amazon and YouTube were sore…

This is the third time I've tried Tidal, and it's juuuuuuust good enough for my uses to choose it over Spotify.

The description of a pitch during the Mariners/Blue Jays broadcast:

"It hit his knee so hard that it registered on StatCast as a batted ball. 55 MPH off his knee."

That's the most disturbing sports-related quote I've heard in quite some time.

A couple months ago, I bought some light to use on my bike during community rides. Today, I got a splitter that connects four lights to one power source, and the first time I plugged them in to test, they were randomly pointing in a direction that made them look really cool.

Well done, Google Night Sight.

I really wish Tidal's mobile app didn't have significant stability issues when dealing with large (5K+ track) offline playlists. If not for that, I would have switched a long time ago.

I recently won a $500 Visa card. When I tried to think of stuff that would be a bit of a splurge while also providing real long-term benefit, I ended up with a saddle refresh. The rest will probably extend my Game Pass Ultimate subscription.

Cable Cuffs A fair number of things are stored coiled: extension cords, hoses, string lights, A/V cables, etc. And they’re often stored stacked on each other where they congeal and form unholy Gordian kn…

Right in my wheelhouse: something that does a small everyday task better than what I was using before.

Shakesphere Shaker Bottle Most of us need more protein than we get from our normal diets, and powders are an easy way to supplement (my favorites are listed here). Most powders don’t mix well enough for a spoon to suf…

Saw a sale and decided to try out a new shaker bottle

Avowed Year Originally Released: 2025Version Played: Avowed Standard Edition (via Game Pass)Platform/Hardware: Xbox Series X (all button notes are for an Xbox controller)Primary Game Genre: Role-playingPl…

I'm still figuring out how to do game reviews

How I Tie Down a Sideline Pop Shade The most common way to anchor a sideline pop shade is ground stakes, but there are some situations where stakes are either annoying to use or significantly less effective. This is a simple setup th…

I recently lost my pop shade, so I figured I'd write this up as I made replacements. A review for the new pop shade should be up in 2-3 weeks.

Empty Hall Nói Klose · Empty Hall · Song · 2025

I love/hate when I really like a track on my Discover Weekly playlist, and it turns out that's the only song the artist has on Spotify.

Finally broke a multi-year streak of people asking me for money in front of grocery stores/restaurants, me offering to buy them food, and them turning me down. Got a tuna wrap and drink for someone at the New Seasons in Woodstock.

Configure Custom DNS Servers on My Home Network Background DNS is the service that translates what you type into the address bar of a browser (like google.com) into a format your device can use to access the destination (a specifically-formatted…

Some friends who were affected by the Quantum Fiber outage yesterday were asking about instructions for updating their home networks. The information exists in vendor documentation, but I thought I could make it easier. Not a bad idea for everyone to do this proactively.

One of the jobs in the NINTH FREE DLC PACK of Power Wash Simulator is cleaning a couple subway cars. I thought it was fun, but a little short. Then I noticed the the percentage complete and took a closer look around. Then I opened the doors.

I'm almost embarrassed by how excited I got. Almost.

Pre-Mixed Protein Shake Roundup (June 2025) Notes I normally only use pre-mixed shakes when I’m planning on being away from home for a fair amount of time before drinking them. I’m also more likely to do it if the weather is warm…

The best protein supplement is the one you'll actually drink/eat. I'm bad about remembering to mix powder after practices and during tournaments, so I tried some pre-mixed options.

YouTube video by CGH CGH Log Jam 2025

Choco Log Jam 2025 highlight video

2025-06-07 - Spring League Tournament · Saturday, Jun 7 📸 Shared album · Tap to view!

Pics from the Portland Ultimate spring league tournament final

If I maintain my current pace, I will get my next speeding ticket in the year 2050.

First sunset hammock reading session of the year

Driving in Portland 2
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Back in the day, I acquired an MP3 named Shades of Gray that I later realized had the wrong artist noted. I listed to it for 20+ years, then "lost" it when I moved to Spotify. While going through my Discover Weekly playlist, I randomly found that it was released in 1998 by a band named Cry Cy Cry.

It's often amusing how much weight/value Google Maps assigns to interstates.

Tried a variety of mounting points on two bikes for my new U-lock (including ride testing) only to eventually determine that the way I stored its predecessor was still my favorite. Don't love that I spent over an hour on the process, but now I won't wonder.