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Cake day: July 2nd, 2023

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  • For what it’s worth I think the stuff you guys learn is absolute wizardry. I’m going into my last two semesters of a BS in civil engineering, so I can relate. I do think my studies are easier than electrical but I’ve had a couple semesters where I was just floored by the difficulty, exhausted from the pace, and depressed thinking I’d get kicked from the program or bomb a crucial test.

    I believe your other comment is correct, it will be worth it. I can already look at problems in a different way, and I understand things in a way that’s hard to explain in words.

    My question: I’m concerned that the plans for green energy have a serious and unaddressed limitation in electrical power transfer. I think mining the needed metals to just build the stuff could further mess up the planet- not to mention the load the grid would have to handle. Do you foresee any changes in the ways we transmit power? Is changing from ac-dc or vice versa a feasible solution?

    Lastly, be good to yourself, I extended my degree a semester and took it easy- really helped me. Good luck!


  • I’m slowly getting back into playing, but I’m also a somewhat serious woodworker. Just my thoughts but I like what I’ve seen in the “roasted” variety. I’ll look into it but idk about the roasting process, in woodworking burning or charring wood was traditionally done to make the wood more resistant to moisture and insects. Today it is almost entirely aesthetic. There is a technique called ammoniatization where chemical gasses are used to tint wood, it’s very attractive especially with oak. Given it’s a quality brand and the neck itself is structurally sound I think it’s an aesthetic choice. Usually fretboards are lacquered or otherwise sealed/coated. I’d say playing both and getting the one that speaks to you and feels best is the way to go