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  11. Next Season Expectations

    in General Basketball Discussion

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    3 minutes ago, Zlinedavid said:

    That's what I like with the way this roster has turned out.  We can go really, really big with Ballo, Reneau, MM, Goode/Galloway and Carlyle, where the shortest guy on the floor is 6'3".  We can also go really, really fast with Reneau, MM, Tucker/Goode, Carlyle and Rice.  And there's countless combinations in between. 

    Bringing over your response to this thread...

    I'd insert Gallo as the 3 in your fast lineup. 

    Step 1 of the rebuild - assembling the roster- is coming together nicely.

    Now we just need to see step 2- this team learning to play together- and step 3- coaching and in game adjustments to take advantage of this roster- to fall into place. 

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  13. DIY projects 2022

    in Colonial Crester's Corner

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    17 hours ago, Zlinedavid said:

    Here would be my concerns with those:

    1: They're IP65 rated, which is enough to protect them from a powerful storm's rain.  IP65 devices aren't rated for complete immersion though, and they may take some damage if they're covered in ice/snow for a couple of weeks. 

    2: LED strips are handy for interior, but ultimately, they're really thin strips of metal inside a polymer (plastic) cover.  There's only a few specialty grades of plastics that are built to handle UV degradation.  I'd be worried about the long-term longevity of those beyond maybe 2-3 years.  I know climbing up to the top roofline of a house isn't exactly something I want to do more than once. 

    I'd think twice about putting those anywhere that couldn't accumulate snow and was out of any direct sunlight.  Anything that's going to take full sun exposure, brass/aluminum/glass or UV resistant polycarbonate (Lexan). 

    I will admit, the color changing feature is pretty cool, but don't get caught up in the app control.  There are ways to use conventionally transformer-based systems with any common home automation system.  Both of my transformers are plugged in to an outdoor Kasa outlet, so I can set them up on timers/schedules or turn them on and off as needed remotely. 

    Where I've seen them and where I would want them is under the eve - protected from rain and sun. Most of the time would leave them white but would use the colors for a week around Valentines, Easter, 4th of July, Halloween, Christmas, etc. Maybe go crimosonon IU game days? There are other manufacturers. I like the concept of a permanent color changing accent light. 

    https://us.govee.com/collections/outdoor-lights/products/govee-rgbicww-led-permanent-outdoor-lights

  16. DIY projects 2022

    in Colonial Crester's Corner

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    13 hours ago, Zlinedavid said:

    Actually, all but the 2 up lights and 4 fixed beam spots are dark-sky compliant. And I have the spots dialed in on a pretty focused area, so there shouldn’t be any upward projection. 

    I'm just a beginner compared to you. I do have a couple dawn to dusk electric floods, a couple solar spots for trees and a some solar path lights. I came across the Govee Outdoor LED Strip Lights and plan on incorporating them on my next house

  22. Beer/Alcohol Thread

    in Colonial Crester's Corner

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    5 minutes ago, Drroogh said:

    So what about the food? Did you have any Bildong on your hikes? How about BOBOTIE or bunny chow? When I’ve traveled before I always wanted to have some of the local cuisine. Well except for England maybe?🤔 

    The food was awesome. Funny thing was my first meal there was KFC at midnight. After traveling for a day we said we were hungry and that is what they picked up, lol. 

    Had 4 braiis. Grilled fish, steak, lamb, etc was all great. Had some Biltong, springbok carpoccio, poikie and some other stuff. Didn't try the bobotie. The fish and especially the calamari were really good. The cool thing is food is really cheap there due to the strength of the $. Had Chateaubriand (which was excellent!) for like $20. 

    Housing is also cheap due to so many people leaving the country. If it wasn't half way around the world and had reliable utilities and medical care, it would be a great place to retire. 

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  23. Beer/Alcohol Thread

    in Colonial Crester's Corner

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    31 minutes ago, IUFLA said:

    That's positively criminal 😁 

    That looks like an awesome trip...glad you guys had a good time!

     

    4 minutes ago, Maedhros said:

    Awesome trip! Too bad the beer wasn't better, but there's always fun and worth in trying new things. Every brewpub has it's own charm.

    It was an epic trip. My wife bought a pint glass from Shackleton that has a penguin on it. I've already been told not to use that one when guests come over. Strictly for her. 

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  24. Beer/Alcohol Thread

    in Colonial Crester's Corner

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    The wineries were awesome. Stopped at 6 wineries. Did 4 tastings. Brought home 4 bottles. Groot Constantia is the oldest in the country dating back to the 1600s. Napoleon drank their wine! Some of these wineries were incredible. Never been to Napa Valley but might have to check it out for a comparison now. 

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