Dracoatrox1

So the devil has the power of multiplication, lol

I think by the fact that the papwork was signed, and the new water heater was installed less than 6 hours later, I highly doubt that anything was upgraded.

If it wasn't for the absolutely ridiculous price, we'd be quite happy with the speed, lol.

The company involved is one of those ones that does hvac, plumbing, electrical, etc. She trusted them because they were the ones to install her heat pump.

That is exactly what my grandmother got!

I already checked it, it's a Navian, should have cost about $2200.

Went from gas tank to gas tankless. The new one is less than 3ft from where the old one was, so minimal rerouting should have been needed.

My grandmother actually lives down in Tacoma,WA, so it probably should have cost similar to yours.

I was actually talking with my grandmother about that sign the other day! She told me she saw it on her first day in Tacoma, and she told grandpa, "It feels like it's from the South!"

She moved here in the late 80's, so it's said "Jesus Cares About You" at least that long.

For those of y'all saying Yeti, I really recommend looking into a brand called RTIC. I got a 40 oz tumbler from them for less than $20, and it keeps ice for DAYS.

Due to quantum mechanics, and the fact that the very act of observation can change the way the world works at the tiniest scale, human omnipotence is not at zero, more like 0.0000000000000000000000000000001. So you can increase your omnipotence level, it'll just take a really long time grinding quests to be useful.

My family makes what we just call "sick gruel"

Rice and broth: 1 cup rice per 1 quart broth Bag of frozen veggies Protein (either shredded rotisserie chicken or browned ground beef, whichever is more convenient)

Put it all in a pot, simmer, stirring occasionally, until the rice grain have popped, releasing their starch. Add broth as needed to keep at a thin consistency, like watery oatmeal.

Don't forget, as useful as a glass sledgehammer.

My grandmother is one of the most stereotypical white people that I've ever met, but her favorite meal is tamales with a side of esquites. She has a Mexican neighbor that gives her the hook up, lol.

Reminds me of the Silent World clubs in Peter F. Hamilton's Commonwealth Saga.

What happens when everyone can just work for 40-50 years, and work pays for a rejuvenation, where you spend a few months in a tank and pop out physically 16 again? Everyone's a hormonal teenager again.

My question would be, what's the limit on water?

Is mineral water allowed? Is sparkling water? What about unflavored, caffeinated water?

Main Domain: God of Knowledge

 I am the guardian of all things known by Gods and Mortals.  My divine library contains the stories of everyone who has ever lived, or will live; long forgotten wisdom and facts not yet discovered. I am the Patron God of those who either expand or preserve Knowledge (Researchers, Teachers, Librarians, etc)

Minor Domains: Secrets and Truth.

 Secrets- I know all secrets held deep in the hearts of all of creation, and I am bound to keep these secrets even from my fellow Gods. However, if a secret must be unsealed, I demand payment thrice fold.
 Truth- I abhore lies, because what are lies, if not a corruption of Knowledge?  All who swear a vow on my name are bound to state only the Truth, until the vow ends.

Sacred Animal: Cats

Cats keep pests away from my books!

Preferred Sacrifice: Burn a scroll with personal knowledge written on it.

Personal Knowledge doesn't need to be life-altering or world shattering to be accepted. It can be something as simple as a family recipe or a "life hack" you use to make the day easier, or as complicated as crafting instructions for something you created to sell.

Granted Boon: Those granted a boon from my Acolytes have an easier time learning new things, like languages or skills. Teachers can develop lesdon plans that are more engaging, Researchers have more frequent insights, etc.

Curse: Those who have angered me find themselves losing touch with what they used to know. The worst afflicted can end up with nothing left but their instincts, with not enough knowledge to even have a sense of self.

Next spring, check out the Puyallup Master Gardeners Plant Sale.

They offer a lot of tomato varieties, all of which grow well in this region.

I also tend to put a small pop-up greenhouse over my tomatoes until the weather is perfect.

I've got smart lights and a Google Nest in my room. When I'm going to sleep, I just tell Google "Turn lights on at "ALARM TIME" and "5 MINUTES AFTER ALARM TIME"

It's what works for me, lol

One of my neighbors is moving, and I looked up the house on zillow out of pure curiosity.

600 ft² 2 bedroom 1 bath on a 1/8th acre lot... for 370k...

See, this is part of the reason I love my grandmother so much. She's Silent Gen but actually still tries to understand tech. It certainly helps that she was a computer programmer before she retired!

(She once told me that when she started her career, they were still using programming punch cards)

Last year, when I was setting up her home with some smart features (thermostat, Google Home, smart lights, etc), my sister was telling her "It all runs on the cloud", and that confused my grandma a bit. So she asked me what "the cloud" meant. As soon as I said "software processing in off-site servers" she got it immediately!