u/ToadShakespeare

So, my immediate family members all love seafood and sushi. Despite trying all sorts multiple times over the years, I just don't enjoy it.

We are going to Sado together next weekend for a special event and I know they have excellent food all around. It is also the first time for my family at Sado, so what would folks suggest with the following:

1. How might I approach my order there given the options and serving format?

2. Anything folks would specifically recommend the rest of my group try?

Thanks! We are really looking forward to it.

Hi All! I grabbed a reservation this morning for the Cadillac sunrise pass for September and immediately realized I was off a day.

Since I paid for it, but actually want the following day, do I cancel the pass, eat the fee, and then try to buy the correct date tomorrow? I can't imagine I would be able to modify the existing one.

Any advice is appreciated!

Hi, All. I will try to keep this brief. I will graduate in December of 2026 with my Master's in Civil from a solid S&T school in the Midwest. I completed my Bachelor's last December at the same school.

I passed my FE, have a 4.0 GPA throughout, and currently work as a graduate teaching assistant. I will have completed four summer internships (three in structural, one construction), with the last two summers at the same mid-size firm.

I prefer structural, particularly enjoy rehabilitation and renovation projects, but also new design. I think I would like to work in a mid-size office location in a midwest MCOL city, possibly within a larger national firm. However, my entire frame of reference is Midwest and I am open to options to expand my horizons.

With this profile, is it reasonable to shoot for a starting position that pays around $85,000? More importantly, is my profile sufficient to give me other opportunities or things I may just be missing? My experience so far has been what I imagine are fairly standard in the industry, if that makes sense. Thanks in advance!

Hi All. I am recently retired and have been debating attempting to finish my basement. The big picture:

1. 1,100 sq.ft. walkout basement space with bathroom rough in, 9' foot pour, two small existing windows for light, and no history of leaks over 20 years. My heater and water heater are located in the center, roughly under the stairs.

2. I do not need to subdivide the space, other than possibly wanting a small office space. I basically just want to frame, insulate, and drywall the exterior walls (to make the space more livable) and enclose the heater and water heater with whatever is needed for code/safety (for noise reduction).

3. I would likely leave the ceiling open, add better lighting, and paint it to disappear a bit. Unless this is stupid.

4. Ideally, would love to add a 3/4 bathroom using the incredibly poorly placed rough in (don't want to try and break up the foundation).

I can do very basic home repairs (change lighting, toilets, outlets, faucets), but that's it.

I have several friends with construction and electrical experience, but don't want to be the leaning on them for my work. I am sure they would be happy to give advice or help though within reason.

Part of me just wants to do it for the learning process and satisfaction. However, I need to stress I am ABSOLUTELY not proficient or intuitive with this sort of thing. Is this just asking for trouble?

Thanks!

Update: Appreciate all the responses folks! How about I just put a schedule together and you all can come over? We will knock it out in a day and I'll spring for pizza and beers. Deal?

Seriously, appreciate the advice. I think just breaking it down in stages and asking for guidance when needed makes me think I could do it.

Hi All. I am recently retired and have been debating attempting to finish my basement. The big picture:

1. 1,100 sq.ft. walkout basement space with bathroom rough in, 9' foot pour, two small existing windows for light, and no history of leaks over 20 years. My heater and water heater are located in the center, roughly under the stairs.

2. I do not need to subdivide the space, other than possibly wanting a small office space. I basically just want to frame, insulate, and drywall the exterior walls (to make the space more livable) and enclose the heater and water heater with whatever is needed for code/safety (for noise reduction).

3. I would likely leave the ceiling open, add better lighting, and paint it to disappear a bit. Unless this is stupid.

4. Ideally, would love to add a 3/4 bathroom using the incredibly poorly placed rough in (don't want to try and break up the foundation).

I can do very basic home repairs (change lighting, toilets, outlets, faucets), but that's it.

I have several friends with construction and electrical experience, but don't want to be the leaning on them for my work. I am sure they would be happy to give advice or help though within reason.

Part of me just wants to do it for the learning process and satisfaction. However, I need to stress I am ABSOLUTELY not proficient or intuitive with this sort of thing. Is this just asking for trouble?

Thanks!

Hi All! We have our feeders in an area near our composite deck. It is a great spot because it is near bushes and trees the birds can use for cover.

As the title says, the only downside is the birds also use our deck and deck railing as a perch and leave quite a mess. What are any plant and bird safe options for a quick clean every couple of days?

I can drag the hose or a pressure washer up there, but that is messy and the run off would get into the feeders. We are doing a quick wipe down with wet paper towels now and that's a bit more personal contact with poop than I prefer and wasteful on paper towels.

Maybe a small dedicated brush and bucket or something? Thanks in advance!

Hi All. My wife and I are looking to visit Acadia and the surrounding area sometime between late August and mid October. Our initial thoughts are trending as follows and I was hoping for some feedback:

1. Going later in September or early October would miss the summer crowds, but probably run into folks checking out the leaves and such. Would it still be generally less crowded than July/August?

2. We are thinking mainly hitting some hiking trails, getting out for good food, and pretty slow pace for maybe three days not counting travel.

3. I think avoid Columbus Day weekend and the October marathon weekend.

Flights are all about the same price. Haven't checked lodging yet. Am I on the right track or any issues one way versus the other? Any feedback is appreciated!