Can you drive a manual transmission?
  • Oldslewfoot Oldslewfoot Now 100%

    Mid 30s, US. First car was a manual, but I have an automatic now. I do miss it, but I probably drive much safer now that it's less fun. Even though it was just a beat up old passat I always felt like I was in forza driving the manual

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  • anyone else using a tortilla press?
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    Instead of using the wax paper, get a large zip lock type bag. Cut it in half along the seams to make a sheet of plastic and then use that between the press and the tortilla. I usually rub the bag with a little bit of fat (lard, oil, etc) to keep them from sticking as much. It's more necessary for corn tortillas but I think it helps either way.

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  • Without using pronouns (me, he, she, it, etc) or articles (a, an, the), how did you come up with your user name?
  • Oldslewfoot Oldslewfoot Now 100%

    Oldslewfoot name of song about big bear named Old slew foot. Good song, good name. Oldslewfoot not bear, but man in bear shape, stole name.

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  • Is there a business in your town, which you are 100% sure is a front?
  • Oldslewfoot Oldslewfoot Now 100%

    Where I live they legalized marijuana, but didn't issue licenses for legal dispensaries for almost two years. Nearly every corner store and head shop is a front . There's even a pizza shop near by with weed for sale openly.

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  • How many Lemmy users are non-technical background?
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    Stay at home parent, former chef. The closest thing to tech background I have is electrician training in night school.

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  • My GF says I look hot when I do chores. Is this just a ploy to make me do more chores or is it an actual thing?
  • Oldslewfoot Oldslewfoot Now 100%

    My wife calls it "chore-play" and it seems to really work for her. Even if its a trick, the house will be clean and everyone gets a little fun, what's the harm?

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  • What podcasts are you listening to?
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    Honestly I'd start at the beginning, it's quite a fun story and I feel like a lot won't make sense if you dive into the middle. I'm a little more than halfway through. I first listened to Rouges Gambit and after that campaign was over I ended up getting really into the Aerois campaign.

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  • What podcasts are you listening to?
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    High Rollers(DnD), Behind the Bastards, The Other States of America, The Daily Zeitgeist, History Unplugged, Empire

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  • What is the last movie you watched and how was it?
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    The Banshee of Inisherin, I really enjoyed it. Very odd and funny in an uncomfortable, uneasy way. I especially enjoyed Kerry Condon as Siobhán, her performance was a great emotional counter point to the dead pan comedy between Colm and Pádraic.

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  • So as the title said, I'm playing Bannerlord as a Battain clan. I have progressed to a tier 3 clan, and have entered the service first of the Battain king(but he was always fighting half the world and I kept dying) and now to the Vlandian king as a merc. My question is how to best proceed towards having my own villages or cities? I have 105 troops so I can't exactly take a whole city or castle by my self. I'm not sure what I'm meant to do. I just keep fighting in the wars that pop up then hunt looters and win tournaments, but I am not sure if thats a good strategy.

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    Here's my guitar, Martin D-16. What's everyone's favorite tunes to jam? Anything you're trying to work on these days? I'm trying to fill out some content here but posting videos hasn't picked up much involvement or traffic. Let's get this group going with a bit of discussion. Edit because I asked questions I didn't myself answer: The first tune I think to play when I'm practicing is usually "Red Haired Boy" or "Salt Creek". I like to mix and match A and B parts from tunes in the same key. These are my favorite "G" warm up exercise. I'm trying to learn how to play with more focus on melody and avoid just stringing together other people's licks.

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    https://youtu.be/_3Yeum4AaDw

    Reaching back to my bluegrass awakening with this one. I grew up with the Grateful Dead and punk rock, Yonder was the first bluegrass adjacent group I had the pleasure to see. I still have a hard time with some of these old performances, but every once and a while I just get to missing this time in my life. RIP to the great Jeff Austin, I wish I could still see you make music.

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    https://www.youtube.com/live/quA_l8N9XUw?feature=share

    Some great pro shot video from the Cap run a few years back. These shows were a wild time.

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    youtu.be

    Music @ 1:30 or so, but I love a good rambling intro from Mr. Carlisle. This fella is hands down one of the best performers I've ever seen. Electric energy the whole way through.

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    Matt Heckler, "Haw River Ballad," // GemsOnVHS™
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    I saw Matt open for Devil Makes Three a few years back and I was blown away by his stage presence. I have been a fan of DM3 since their first record, and could have left right after Matt's set.

    I hope he gets the recognition his work deserves. GemsOnVhs has introduced me to some of my favorite new music, Matt is definitely near the top of that list.

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  • https://youtu.be/yhI-4Agmax4

    Some of the finest playing, especially Sam's mandolin break. If Tony growls a quick "YEAH" after your break, you're doing something right

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    .357 String Band | Down On A Bender
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    Have you heard Joseph Hueber's solo work? It's not quite as punchy and wild, but the songwriting is top notch none the less. Thanks for sharing!

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  • Favorite Dead year/tour?
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    I'd have to agree on 83, the more I listen to the Brent years, the more they become my favorite. I love Pig and Keith, but what Brent brought to the band really lit a fire in Jerry. Those two could really play off of each other so well.

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  • Colter Wall
  • Oldslewfoot Oldslewfoot Now 100%

    I think Coulter has been doing a great job with the western material. It feels more natural for him than his earlier stuff. I'm especially fond of "Diamond Joe" off the Western Swing & Waltzes album

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    I stumbled across this community, and I figured I'd put in a post to help get it going. Here is Nick Shoulders with his "Empty Yodel No. 0" P.s. If you like bluegrass come join us at https://lemmy.world/c/bluegrass

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    https://youtu.be/uojUd7VQ9yA

    Starting off today with a wonderful version of "Way Downtown" played by Bryan Sutton & Michael Daves.

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    Old & In The Way - Down Where The River Bends
  • Oldslewfoot Oldslewfoot Now 100%

    Thanks for sharing! I love Vassar on this track, he has a very unique approach to harmony.

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  • lemmy.world

    A place to share and discuss bluegrass music.

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    Since this is Guitars, here is my Martin D-16. This guitar is my favorite I've ever played, it has great tone for a such a young guitar. If any of you folks are interested in bluegrass guitar, or bluegrass in general, please come check out lemmy.world/c/bluegrass. It's a brand new community I'm trying to get going, so come check it out if you'd like!

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    https://youtu.be/HpfT9S_E9vs

    Some fantastic playing from Del & The band. Ronnie McCoury is one of the best in the business.

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    https://youtu.be/nikO4Yls52Y

    What's everyone's favorite bluegrass tunes? This one has been the first thing I think to play as of late.

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    Subreddits you are going to miss?
  • Oldslewfoot Oldslewfoot Now 100%

    This is the subreddit I'll miss most. I'm at about 120 days after 20 years of drinking because of the people in that sub inspiring me. I would start a similar community here but I don't really feel like I could handle running something like that.

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  • I was looking around for a bluegrass group on here and couldn't find one, I hope that someone else finds this and joins me.

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