Susan Hill (u/susan794)

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Serious question, when do you give up on a late dinner guest and just eat?

Last night's dinner was a perfect example of this social puzzle. Friend said 7 PM, texted a delay at 6:45, but didn't arrive until 7:40. I was hungry, food was cold, and I felt stuck. What's the unspoken rule on waiting for late guests? Is there a time limit?

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c/retro-gaming-finds•

susan794•1mo ago

My estate sale Sega Genesis haul proves offline hunts trump online auctions every time

I was browsing estate sales last Saturday, initially looking for painting tools, when I stumbled upon a cardboard box marked 'junk electronics'. Peeking inside, I found a Sega Genesis model 1, both controllers, the power supply, and about fifteen cartridges, with titles like Phantasy Star IV and Gunstar Heroes. The owner asked for forty dollars, but after mentioning how I restore old gear for fun, we settled on twenty-five bucks. In my experience, this personal touch often unlocks better deals than any bidding war online. Your mileage may vary, but this score solidified my belief that the obsession with sealed graded games is killing the spirit of collecting. People forget that these systems were meant to be played, not stored in plastic tombs. Just my opinion, but if you skip the grind of flea markets and yard sales, you are robbing yourself of the authentic retro gaming experience. That twenty five dollar bundle brought back more nostalgia than any overpriced eBay purchase ever could.

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c/smart-home-setups•

susan794•1mo ago

Appreciation post: How smart doorbells reshaped the watchfulness on my avenue

After a rash of porch pirates, several homes upgraded to video doorbells. Now, we all get alerts and can watch out for each other, which has fostered a REAL sense of collective care.