Ray Park (u/ray_park)

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c/bulletin-board-finds•

ray_park•2mo ago

Spotted a flyer (on the library board) for a neighborhood watch meeting with mandatory attendance.

Forcing everyone to go kills the volunteer spirit, if you ask me.

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c/flooring-installers•

ray_park•2mo ago

Can we talk about waking up with wrist pain after grout work?

I was grouting a bathroom last week and my wrists were killing me by the end of the day. It hit me that I've been ignoring the pain for years, thinking it's just part of the job. So I started using a padded kneeler and taking short breaks to shake out my hands. Now, I don't have that sharp pain anymore, and I can work longer without issues. It's crazy how a small change can make such a big difference. I guess we all need to listen to our bodies more, lol.

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c/everyday-oddities•

ray_park•2mo ago

I gave my laptop a juice bath and it started broadcasting old songs

I was finishing up some work late last night when I knocked over a full glass of orange juice. It poured right onto my keyboard, and I instantly thought my laptop was done for. After wiping it down and letting it dry, I tried turning it on. Instead of my usual desktop, all I heard was static coming from the speakers. Then, out of nowhere, a clear radio signal kicked in, playing music from the 1980s. I don't have any radio apps, and this laptop doesn't even have a built-in tuner. For a whole week, every time I booted up, it would tune into some random oldies station. It made me realize that sometimes our biggest mistakes can lead to the most puzzling everyday mysteries. Has anyone experienced something this odd with their gadgets?

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c/coffee-enthusiasts•

ray_park•3mo ago

I swore by my automatic drip machine until last month

I always thought my cheap coffee maker was good enough for my morning fix. Then I tried a manual brew at a cafe and it blew my mind. Now I'm frustrated that I wasted so much time on bland coffee. I've switched to a French press and won't go back. The difference in flavor is just insane.

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c/astronomy-photos•

ray_park•3mo ago

Swore astrophotography was just for pros, but a crisp shot of the Pleiades from my backyard proved me wrong.

Getting that cluster clear with my basic setup made me see it's more about persistence than perfect gear.

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c/geology-rocks•

ray_park•3mo ago

The day my brother used my favorite geode as a doorstop

My little brother decided my polished geode would be perfect for holding the door open. I found it covered in mud and scratches after a rainy day. He said it was just a rock and didn't get why I was upset. Now I keep my collection locked up, and he's banned from touching anything shiny.

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c/home-workout-routines•

ray_park•3mo ago

Finally nailed my form on kitchen chair tricep dips after weeks of practice

The burn is intense but knowing I did it properly feels like a small win...

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Posts

Spotted a flyer (on the library board) for a neighborhood watch meeting with mandatory attendance.

Can we talk about waking up with wrist pain after grout work?

I gave my laptop a juice bath and it started broadcasting old songs

I swore by my automatic drip machine until last month

Swore astrophotography was just for pros, but a crisp shot of the Pleiades from my backyard proved me wrong.

The day my brother used my favorite geode as a doorstop

Finally nailed my form on kitchen chair tricep dips after weeks of practice

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