Sorry for the slow response. I’ve seen the conversation has continued so this matters less now… But. Our guy that used them retired a few months back. And to your point, he was a misanthrope

Working at an OEM that designs their own boards I’ve often wondered the same thing. We only have one designer that used them but they were such a pain in the ass on the pick and place machines. Lots of drops

I’m in need of the same thing. I try to convince myself to just take baby steps regardless and hope it’ll build momentum. The track record is not great though

I know you’ve already gotten a bunch of answers including the going black option that I’m chiming in with… But I went through a similar process a few years back now. It took experimenting with lots of different brands until I found one that I could happily drink black. Not sure where you’re located, but I found a local roaster that I’ve been super pleased with. It’s called Goshen. It’s more expensive coffee but it’s also ruined a lot of other coffee for me now

Well if you ever find yourself in St. Louis…

What if the wife and I both ask really nicely? Can we both?

The wife and I would be more than happy to have some fun with you if you ever find yourself near St Louis

Hoooraaaaay! Question mark

TIL I’m above average.

I am! I loved all 4 special books he put out last year too

Currently reading Words of Radiance by Brandon Sanderson. Trying to work my way through all four books. It’s been pretty slow going but I’m really enjoying them

Garlic cheesy bread, buffalo chicken wraps, biscuits and gravy

Well you’re clearly doing your part to give joy to others. Only fitting you get some reciprocation

Bob Ross would be proud

Hey girl heeeeeey

This sounds eerily like my exact situation. It’s only 3 other siblings for me though. I’ll have to see her in roughly a month at my sister’s wedding though. Kinda nervous, not gonna lie. But as you said I’m more at peace than I’ve ever been. Wife, kids, and I are all solid and growing together without that toxic cycle weighing us down anymore.

There’s a weight that hasn’t been pressing down on me for roughly three years. I’ve grown in so many ways as well. It was a great decision that’s only improved our immediate family group in almost every way.

That being said, my sister I have maintained contact with is getting married soon. And those I’ve cut out will be there. Little bit nervous about that and hope they don’t cause a scene at the wedding. I offered to bow out but she doesn’t want that. Our narcissistic sister (that she made her maid of honor) froze her out and refused to talk to her for two weeks when she found out was going to the wedding.

If you’re ever in St Louis…

Once

I use their files all the time for work. Super useful!