u/Vane1st

I've been trying to pay more attention to what my skin actually needs instead of sticking to the exact same routine every night.

Most evenings I follow my usual routine, but if I get out of the shower and my skin feels a little tight or dehydrated, I tend to scale everything back instead of adding more products.

I'm curious how everyone else approaches this with their AB routines.

Do you have a "minimum effort" routine for days when your skin doesn't feel like it needs much, or do you stick with the same products every night regardless?

I've been chatting with some farmers who own tractors, and one thing they all mention is how often their newer machines break down because of DEF and SCR problems.

These issues can be things like DEF sensors, faulty injectors, crystallisation, or sudden power reductions.

It can really be a problem when it happens during times like planting or harvesting.

If you have a tractor, I want to hear from you:

What kind of tractor do you have?

Have you had any problems with DEF or SCR?

What was the real cause of the problem?

Was it easy to fix? Did you have to spend a lot of time at the dealership?

I'm trying to figure out if these problems are rare or if they're just something you have to deal with when you own a modern diesel tractor.

I have been noticing that people are talking about DEF and SCR problems on skid steers. This is especially true for machines that sit still for a time or are used in dirty places.

DEF and SCR problems are causing a lot of trouble. Things like the DEF sensor breaking, problems with the injector, and the machine not working right are making people stop using them. This is happening more often than old problems with the hydraulics or engine.

If you have a machine, I'd like to know a few things. What kind of machine are you? What model is it? Are you having a lot of problems with DEF and SCR? Is your machine working well? What did you do to fix the problem? Was it easy to fix? Was it hard?

I want to hear what happened to you so I can see whether these problems are affecting just a few people or are a big problem for everyone who uses these machines. I am talking about DEF and SCR problems on skid steers. I want to know if they are common or not.

I'm helping a family member after a recent accident, and we're trying to find a personal injury lawyer in the East Bay or nearby. The more I research, the more every firm seems to sound the same, so it's hard to know who actually provides good representation. I came across Choulos, Choulos & Wyle during my search, but I'd much rather hear from people who've had firsthand experience with local attorneys.
If you've gone through a personal injury case, what should we pay attention to before hiring someone? Were there any firms that impressed you because of their communication, honesty, or how they handled the case? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

I'm helping a relative who's recovering from a traffic accident, and we're at the point of trying to choose a lawyer. The problem is that every firm seems to say they have decades of experience and great results, so it's tough to know what really matters. I came across Choulos, Choulos & Wyle while researching Bay Area firms, but I was hoping to hear from people in Marin who've been through this before.
If you've had to hire a personal injury attorney, what made you feel confident in your choice? Was it communication, how they handled the case, or something else? I'd really appreciate any advice or lessons learned before we start reaching out to firms.

I'm helping a family member look for a personal injury attorney after an accident, and it's honestly harder than I expected. Every firm seems to have great ratings, so it's difficult to tell which ones actually give clients the attention they need. While researching, I came across Choulos, Choulos & Wyle, but I'd rather hear from people who've had firsthand experience with lawyers in Berkeley or elsewhere in the East Bay.
If you've gone through this before, what should we be looking for beyond online reviews? Were there any firms that really stood out because of their communication, professionalism, or how they handled your case?

I was reorganizing my bathroom today and realized my shelf makes it look like I have a 12-step skincare routine

The funny thing is, I really don't.

Most of those bottles only come out depending on how my skin is behaving. Some weeks I'll reach for a richer cream, other times it's just cleanser, toner, moisturizer, and I'm done.

One product that has stayed in my routine for a while is the Pyunkang Yul Essence Toner after cleansing. Everything else kind of rotates depending on whether my skin feels dry or if I just want to keep things simple.

Anyone else's shelf look way more impressive than the routine they actually follow? What products mostly just sit there until the "right" day?

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A friend of mine was recently involved in an accident, and we're trying to help them find a good personal injury lawyer. Looking online hasn't been very helpful since every firm seems to have hundreds of positive reviews and makes the same promises. I came across Choulos, Choulos & Wyle during my search, but I was hoping to hear from people in the East Bay who have actually gone through the process.
If you've had to hire a personal injury attorney around Oakland or the Bay Area, what made you choose them? Was there anything you wish you'd known beforehand, or any firms that stood out because they communicated well and handled your case professionally?

I have a family member who's dealing with the aftermath of a bike accident in San Francisco, and we're trying to figure out how to choose a good personal injury lawyer. There are so many firms that it's hard to know which ones actually provide good representation versus just having a strong online presence. I came across Choulos, Choulos & Wyle while doing some research, but I don't know anyone who's worked with them.
If you've been through something similar, what was your experience like? Were there any local firms you'd recommend (or avoid), and what made the biggest difference during your case? I'm especially interested in hearing about communication, responsiveness, and whether you felt well represented throughout the process.

A family friend was recently involved in a bike accident, and it's been surprisingly difficult to figure out which attorneys are actually worth talking to. Every firm seems to have great reviews and similar marketing. I came across Choulos, Choulos & Wyle while looking around, but I don't know anyone who's worked with them personally.
For those who've had to hire a personal injury lawyer in the Bay Area, what made you choose the one you did? Was it communication, trial experience, referrals, or something else? I'd love to hear what mattered most and whether there are any firms you'd avoid.

When I moved into my apartment, I kept thinking the bathroom just felt cramped no matter how organized it was.

I ended up going down a rabbit hole trying to figure out why, and one article from Elegant Showers mentioned that the type of shower screen can actually change how open the room feels. I hadn't really considered that before, but it made me look at my bathroom differently.

After replacing the old bulky screen with a slimmer one, the space feels a lot less cramped. It's a pretty small change overall, but it's been one of the most noticeable upgrades in my apartment.

Has anyone else made a small bathroom change that ended up making a bigger difference than you expected?

We're renovating our bathroom at the moment, and I honestly thought picking a shower screen would take about 10 minutes. I couldn't have been more wrong.
Once I started comparing the different styles, I realized there were a lot of things I hadn't considered. I was mainly focused on how it looked, but then I started thinking about cleaning, how much space the door would need, and whether a frameless design would actually make the room feel bigger.
I'm still deciding what to go with, so I'd love to hear from anyone who's already renovated a smaller bathroom. What type of shower screen did you choose, and would you make the same decision again?

I'm renovating my bathroom and didn't realize how many shower screen options there are.

I've been looking at a few brands, including Elegant Showers, but it's hard to know what actually holds up well once it's been used for a while.

If you've gone with a frameless, semi-frameless, or fully framed screen, how has it been? Any regrets, or would you choose the same one again?

I'd love to hear some real experiences before I make a decision.

Bit of a different entry point, but I found Doginal Dogs through their leather bags before I knew it was an NFT thing. The genuine leather backpacks and crossbodies are legitimately good, and only after carrying one did I look into the whole project behind it.

Kind of interesting that a crypto community built a physical product good enough to pull people in the opposite direction, product first, NFT second. Made me take the actual collection more seriously than I would have from a chart. Anyone else come to a crypto project through its physical stuff rather than the token? Feels like the reverse of how it usually goes.

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Reasonable question I had too. Most NFTs are on Ethereum or Solana, so why is Doginal Dogs on Dogecoin? The answer that made sense to me: Dogecoin is one of the most recognized names in all of crypto but had almost no premium NFT-style collections competing for attention, so a project there stood out instead of being lost in thousands of others.

There's also the inscription angle, the art gets written onto Dogecoin directly. So you get a well-known chain, a mostly empty lane for collectibles, and true on-chain art. Whether you think that's an advantage is up to you, but that's the logic. Curious if others see the chain choice as a plus or a drawback.

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Ready for the July payout on T. Been holding 800 shares since $17/share and the yield on cost is sitting at 6.44% now. Stock price is down but the dividend hasn’t missed a beat in 43 years. Payout hits July 31

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Does anyone else have a skincare shelf that makes it look like you use 15 products every day?

Mine definitely does, but in reality I stick to the same few products most mornings and nights. A lot of the bottles just get rotated depending on how my skin is feeling.

The one thing that stays pretty consistent is the Pyunkang Yul Essence Toner after cleansing. Everything else like heavier creams or brighter serums depends on whether my skin feels dry, oily, or just needs a break.

I think I spent way too long believing I needed to use everything I owned. My skin actually seems happier now that I keep things simple.

Does anyone else have products that mostly just... live on the shelf?

I always hear people say, "It's just a weekend project," but that hasn't been my experience.

Whether it was unexpected water damage, hidden wiring, bad drywall, or realizing you needed three more tools just to finish the job, what project ended up taking way longer (or costing way more) than you expected?

Looking back, what would you have done differently, and what advice would you give someone about to tackle the same project?

People often talk about what's gotten worse, so I'm curious about the opposite.

Whether it's a new park, improved transit, cleaner neighborhoods, better restaurants, waterfront changes, or something else, what's one change in Seattle or the surrounding area that you genuinely think has been an improvement?

Finally finished this project after putting it off for months. I used pine boards, wood stain, and hidden brackets. The hardest part was making sure everything was perfectly level before mounting it.

The project took about 4 hours spread over two days (mostly waiting for the stain to dry) and cost around $45 in materials. I included progress photos showing the cutting, sanding, staining, and installation process.

Happy to answer any questions about the materials or the process.