Timestamp:https://imgur.com/a/nmrO1wt
Inspect pics closely for condition. Ask for additional if unsure. Serials in detail pics as applicable.
ADM 30mm QD mount model 1301. Asking $165 shipped. https://imgur.com/a/HORLLYM
Trijicon 3-9X40 Credo green mil-square reticle. Comes in an ADM 1” QD mount. Asking $550 shipped. https://imgur.com/a/ATmjo2S
Homebuild 10.5” Criterion Core wrapped in a Geissele Blem Mk8 DDC 9.3”. Upper is MSP FDE anodized (I believe they do the ano work for ripcord?). Keymicro brake. Maybe 200 rounds fired tops? Asking $600 shipped. https://imgur.com/a/h70K0xF
16” Larue Stealth barrel in a Seekins NOXS 15” handguard homebuild. Square forge upper. A2 FH, Aero gas block/tube. Maybe 400 rounds fired tops? Asking $550 shipped. https://imgur.com/a/s73NOdm
Ballistic Advantage 16” Stainless Hanson .750 gas block journal barrel. Note surface wear, but shoots great. <200 rounds fired. Asking $110 shipped. https://imgur.com/a/5CBzvwU
BCM MCMR 10”. Note minor underside wear. Just got this and decided to go another direction. Oops. Asking $135 shipped. https://imgur.com/a/EoLrR0k
Warne 20 MOA 30mm cantilever mount. $325 shipped. https://imgur.com/a/AJLwqfO SCOPE SOLD MOUNT AVAILABLE
Geissele DDC backup sights. I guess they don’t sell these anymore? But you’ll want to be a cool kid and have matching DDC sights for your DDC Gucci build. $220 shipped. https://imgur.com/a/sDQeHac
ADM 34mm Recon-SL 0 MOA scope mount. Asking $170 shipped. https://imgur.com/a/PuSkSlk
Bobro 30mm single lever QD mount. 1.5ish height. Asking $170 shipped. https://imgur.com/a/4htkt8g
Primary Arms LER 3X Gen 4 in a Larue LT755 lower-third height swiveling mount. Asking $300. https://imgur.com/a/uEAoKVP
16” Stainless Lilja 6.5 Grendel barrel. 1/8 twist. Sub-200 round count. Shoots exceptionally, I just have two and that’s simply silly. Asking $350 shipped.
Trijicon TA-31F ACOG, Red chevron reticle. Type 1 RM01 3.25 MOA LED RMR and ACOG/RMR adapter mount. Tritium visible but dim. Mfg 2012ish IIRC. Includes GDI QD mount. Asking $1100 shipped. https://imgur.com/a/bCeCOok
Leupold Mark 5 IMS mount 35mm. Asking $125 shipped.

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Literally just brought my new can home tonight and unscrewed the rum mount.
Looking for $210 shipped
Brand new take off from a brand new Alaskan360
Comes with dual taper adapter tool
No marks on body, mount or tool. Oem anti-seize still on threads (can be cleaned upon request)
PayPal f&f or zelle

Game	System	Condition
Centipede	Gameboy	Loose
Ice Hockey	NES	Loose
Skate or Die	NES	Loose
Super Mario and Duck Hunt	NES	Loose
Namco Museum 64	N64	Loose, untested
Kirby 64 (Hoshi no Kirby 64)	N64	Loose
Hey You Pikachu (Pikachu Genki Dechu)	N64	Loose
マリオパーティ - Mario Party (Japanese)	N64	Loose
Mario Party 3 (Japanese)	N64	Loose
Mario Golf (Japanese)	N64	Loose
Pokemon Stadium Gold Silver (Japanese)	N64	Loose
Yoshi's Story (Japanese)	N64	Loose
Danganronpa Decadence Collectors Edition	Switch	CIB
Sonic Mania	Switch	Case and Slipcover only
Super Robot Wars 30	Switch	NIB
Namco Museum	PS2	Loose
Growlanser: Wayfarer of Time	PSP	Loose (game store stickers)
Assassins Creed III Liberation	PS Vita	Loose
BlazBlue: Chrono Phantasma	PS Vita	Loose
Chaos:Child	PS Vita	Loose
Danganronpa 2	PS Vita	Loose
Digimon Story Cyber Sleuth (JP Version)	PS Vita	Loose
Eiyuu Densetsu: Sen no Kiseki	PS Vita	Loose
Muramasa Rebirth	PS Vita	Loose
Need for Speed: Most Wanted	PS Vita	Loose
Persona 4 Golden	PS Vita	Loose
Root Letter	PS Vita	Loose
SD Gundam G Generation Genesis	PS Vita	Loose
Soul Sacrifice Delta	PS Vita	Loose
Tokyo Xanadu	PS Vita	Loose
Ys: Memories of Celceta	PS Vita	Loose
Fifa 14	PS4	CiB
Ghost Trick (JP Import)	PS4	CIB
Marvel Avengers	PS4	NIB
Sega Genesis Classics	PS4	CIB
AEW Fight Forever	PS5	CIB
Wolfenstein Old/New	Xbox One	CiB
Monster Hunter World	Xbox One	CiB
NHL 96	Genesis	Loose

Misc items
Gameboy Four Player Adapter DMG-07
Gamestop Gamecube Controllers
Nintendo 3ds off brand charger.
Xbox 360 Media Remote (short)
Xbox 360 Media Remote (long)
Mario Golf Super Rush Pin Set
Xbox Core Wireless controller, white (has a black battery back for a rechargable battery. Standard batteries still fit)
Black Nintendo Wii (bad disc drive), softmod installed (no games included) includes 1 Wii remote, RCA cables, power adapter and 2 Gamestop Gamecube controllers
SoftModded Wii (bad disc drive), power, AV, WiiMote (no games included)
SOUNDTRACKS

• Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle
• Borderlands Original Soundtrack
• Borderlands 2 Original Soundrtrack

Wants:

• Nine Persons Nine Hours Nine Doors
• Zero Time Dilemna
• Blood Bowl 3
• Famicom Detective Club
• Fairy Fencer F: Refrain Chord
• Return of Obia Dinn
• The Centenial Case: Shijima Story
• Wolf Among Us
• Playstation Vita consoles
• Playstation Vita games
• Steam Games
• Your list

Timestamp: https://imgur.com/a/c5Icd8o
Spring cleaning sale - help me fund a 300blk MCX. All prices include shipping.
Team Wendy Epic Specialist Ballistic Helmet tan sz L - $800
product link: https://www.teamwendy.com/products/helmets-accessories/helmets/epic-ballistic-helmet-range/epic-specialist-ballistic-helmet
Purchased from Custom Night Vision. Only tried on and mocked up different set ups with NV so there is minimal salt. Couldn't get them to seal properly with AMP arms.
PWS mk111 Pro 11.85 upper - $600 This is a long stroke piston upper that is discontinued. Purchased on here on GAFS and put about 30 unsuppressed rounds through it. Little amounts of salt from mounting accessories and adjusting gas.
Right to Bear nickel teflon upper receiver - $70** Built out and fired maybe 60 rounds with an 11.5 barrel. Almost no salt.
F5 JAKL stock in black - $260 Had this mounted on a 300 blk JAKL that went through about 100 rounds. Comes with all the parts needed to install onto any milspec AR lower. I guess this is an earlier one since the "ears" on the adapter have the F5 logo on them.
Vortex Spitfire 1x prism - $150 Mounted on the mk111 for 30 rounds. Works perfectly, no salt.
Deadair keymo flash hider DA301 1/2x28 - $50 Catch and release. Didn't end up going keymo. Average amount of wear.
Reptilia Recce stock in FDE - $90 Little salt. About 200 suppressed rounds fired with this stock installed
PRI M84 gas buster charging handle in FDE with large latches - $60 Moderate salt, used for about 200 suppressed rounds.
LBX Armatus II in Ranger Green Sz M with Mini MAP and low pro utility/mag panel in MAS grey - $160 Pretty much in new condition. Only larped with indoors. Comes with the standard cummerbund the mentioned front and back panels as well as the original mag panel and molle back panel.
Again, all prices include shipping. Paypal F&F preferred. If G&S, buyer takes the fees.
Thanks for looking! If my prices on anything are way off, lmk. I'm basing most off previous GAFS history. I did not have time to take pics of each newly added item from my previous post. DM if you want more detailed pics.

I’m relatively new to rps so sorry if I start off a bit bland I’ll try my best to adapt! And new to Reddit so sorry I’m using incorrect slang. But I’m into fandoms like FNaF and mascot horrors like that. I also really love Fallout and dystopian type games or media! I would also be fine with real life situations or stuff like that Looking for someone from ages 16-20

Howdy Folks!
I'm trimming down the collection and have a grip of pedals and other music adjacent gear that is looking for a good home. Everything is in excellent condition and fully operational, most things have their original box. Happy to talk pricing and shipping for cash purchases where needed. Also happy to trade multiples for one thing.
I would mostly prefer cash as I recently got laid off, but there are a few very specific wants that I've been chasing as well.
WANTS:

• SGFX - Oblivion Flanger
• Two Notes - Torpedo Captor X
• Pladask Tåken
• Neural DSP - Quad Cortex
• Source Audio - EQ2 Equalizer
• Krozz Devices - Airborn Flanger
• Guitar with Floyd (6 or 7 string)
• KMA - Pylon
• BJFE - Honey Bee OD
• ENGL - Ironball Special Edition E606SE
• Marshall - DSL1
• Offers

-- THINGS TO TADE --
PEDALS:
$225 - Wounded Paw - Dual Effects Loop Blender Expression Pedal Housing - (no box)
$350 - Spaceman - Gemini IV - Meteor - 34/88
$250 - Spiral Effects - Yellow Drive - Rust Enclosure
$150 - OBNE - Excess V1
$400 - Toneczar - Openhaus
$200 - Abominable Electronics - Throne Torcher
$180 - Pinebox Customs - Sirens V1
$80 - Startouch - ABY (no box)
$750 - Cooper FX - Arades w/ 6 Cards (as a package only - will not separate cards)

1. Grain
2. Generation Loss
3. Lofi
4. Delay
5. Pitch
6. Reverb

$125 - Mission - EP1-KP Kemper Expression Pedal (no box)
$125 - Mission - Expressionator (no box)
$350 - Kemper - Remote Footswitch (no box)
GUITARS:
$1,000 - Epiphone - Zakk Wylde Les Paul Custom Camo

• Grover locking tuners
• Gibson Burstbucker pickups (replaced by previous owner)

$650 - Ibanez - AS80 Artstar (pre-lawsuit)

• Planet Waves locking tuners (replaced by previous owner)

ODDS & ENDS:
$25 - Behringer - Micro HD HD400 Hum Destroyer (no box)
$30 - Ibanez - Acoustic Guitar Tuners
$225 - Vegatrem - VT1 Black Floating Tremolo
$5 - Zoia Micro SD Card and Adapter
$100 - Kemper - Travel Bag for Lunchbox Head

First time buying a camera, want to make sure the lens + mount adapter will work together. Buying for theatre photography, hence mirrorless and zoom lens.

• Refurbished Canon R100 Body
• Refurbished Mount Adapter EF-EOS R
• Tamron SP AF 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) - Canon EF-S Fit

Thanks!

Timestamp: https://i.imgur.com/dh06yvw.jpeg
All prices include CONUS shipping. Payment via PayPal F&F or Venmo. NO NOTES! Comment dibs/PM FIRST, then PM me. For your protection, I will not PM you first.
You can PM me with this link
Trades I’m interested in: Rearden Mini 5/8x24, Rearden Plan B HUB, ACIS 7.62 10rd Mag, Ferro Slickster RG Med
 
**Trex Arms KIWI 556 Placard Ranger Green + ITW QASM Buckle Pair Coyote Brown - $69.42
Gallery: https://imgur.com/a/TjIHH8D
Brand new, no use. Save on shipping from Trex.
**Spiritus Bank Robber Chest Rig Multicam Black- $75
Gallery: https://imgur.com/a/OSnj4sZ
Pretty good condition. Some use. Minimal stretching of elastic visible in a few spots. Never stored with mags inserted. Includes MCB Bank Robber, MCB skinny straps, MCB back strap, 2 shock cords.
Burris P.E.P.R 30mm Scope Mount - $62
Gallery: https://imgur.com/a/SsBjJhU
Like new condition. Only test mounted. Includes original packaging, all factory screws, 2 smooth top rings, 1 picatinny ring top.
Streamlight TLR-1 HL Long Gun Kit - $140
Gallery: https://imgur.com/a/Ts4CVKS
Pretty good condition. Some salt from use. Lens is perfect, no carbon. Includes TLR-1 HL, 1913 key, LGK rear adapter, pressure pad, two 1913 pressure pad mounts.
Burris FASTFIRE 3 Red Dot 3MOA + Burris Protector Pic Mount- $145
Gallery: https://imgur.com/a/VfY9iGF
Like new condition. This was a warranty replacement from Burris. Includes everything from the factory and a used Burris Picatinny Protector Mount. I did test mount the sight in the Protector Mount but it wouldn’t clear my scope turrets, so I’m ditching that idea.
Sig T2 Low Mount - $25
Gallery: https://imgur.com/a/piGWOwO
Brand new. Has never been mounted. This is from a Sig 4T Pro.
Kley-Zion Bayonet Lug Mount Picatinny Rail - $17
Gallery: https://imgur.com/a/L58bnFY
Good condition. Some wear from use. Works great for mounting a TLR on a 10.5” FSB build.
Tyrant CNC I.T.T.S. - Glock GEN 3-4 Compatible Flat Face Trigger & Trigger Bar- $50
Gallery: https://imgur.com/a/B9GRVvG
Good condition. Received in a trade.
Larue MBT-2S Curved Trigger - $98
Gallery: https://imgur.com/a/XoSi9vp
Brand new. Still sealed in packing. This is the older style without thee scalloped edges.
Die Free Co Kung Fu Grip ODG - $25
Gallery: https://imgur.com/a/bWac51q
Brand new. Never used. Includes screw, sticker, original packaging.
Spikes Tactical R2 Muzzle Brake - $35
Gallery: https://imgur.com/a/bAqmzG8
Pretty good condition. Minimal use.
Vortex Snapback Hat - $15 Add-on or $20 shipped
Gallery: https://imgur.com/a/wkkWXoN
Brand new, never used or tried on.
 
Again, all prices include CONUS shipping. Payment via PayPal F&F or Venmo. NO NOTES! Comment dibs/PM, then PM me.

Hi all,
(Using a throwaway account.)
I (M,42) will try to summarize my story as much as possible. I am just trying to give the right context as I feel that this is necessary to give an honest account of the situation. (otherwise skip to “This takes us to the situation we are in today.”) My main question would be if you think my partner (F, 44) is possibly abusing me without me realizing it? My main struggle is that I really do not know anymore how to react to her and I am really starting to doubt myself.
Current family situation is me living with my partner, our daughter (F,8) and every other week my daughter out of my previous marriage (F,15)
I met my current partner around 2 years after my divorce. My divorce was "handled" quite well but from an emotional perspective I still found it quite traumatic. More than I would have thought. Everything started to go downhill when our daughter was born 2 months early. There was the whole process of having to go back and forth to the hospital for 2 months to see our daughter. All the joy of childbirth is sort of taken away from you. My ex got postpartum depression and I got a burnout and a depression after that. We basically grew apart, started to get interested in other people and she eventually cheated on me with somebody from group therapy. I felt quite guilty towards my daughter and I basically never wanted it to come to a divorce. I really felt that she was "the love of my life".
Things started off quite well with Mari about 10 years ago. (For the sake of the story let's call her Mari). We met online and at that time she was trying to have a baby through IVF to be a single mom. She already had many tries and she was not having any success. She also had had some miscarriages. Once we started to get serious she stopped the treatment and we discussed having a child together. After a bit more than a year together we bought a house and shortly after that we tried to get pregnant. Seeing her history we consulted with fertility services. Although the results of the tests were not great we managed to get pregnant spontaneously after less then 6 months. Really a surprise. But we were happy.
Our daughter was born a bit more than a month early. (Lets call her Kirsten) Again we were not granted a "normal" childbirth and again we had to go back and forth to the hospital to see our daughter. It was not as intense as with my first daughter but still a lot of the joy was again replaced with stress and worry. It was clear that Mari was also not handling this very well. She started to get panic attacks at home. She could not leave the couch anymore and was being prescribed different medications including Xanax by our GP. I was really worried at this point and had no faith in our GP prescribing all this sort of medication. So I rang up here Gyno and she had her readmitted to the hospital and arranged a psych consult. There they advised on having her admitted to a psych ward specifically for mothers together with their child. In the end we did not do this as we found this a bit drastic.
Once Kirsten got home everything started to pick up again but Mari was not taking care of herself when it came to her depression. She had a few sessions with a psychiatrist but fairly quickly stopped going. "She had told her story and that was that. She felt like there was nothing that anybody could really do for her." After a while she started to feel a bit better but I knew this was going to backfire, having been depressed for a long time myself.
Kirsten was not an easy baby. She had trouble eating, sleeping and she cried from the moment you stopped moving. So when taking a stroll, when in the car, etc... This made it very difficult to actually do something with her. I do not want to exaggerate this, I know this is not that uncommon, but I do think it really put more stress on the relationship Mari had with the baby.
When Kirsten was around 2,5 years old she got pneumonia and she had to stay in the hospital for more than a week. She could not leave the bed. Somebody had to stay with her during the night also. Mari said she was just not able to do this. She just "could not cope with that". So I was there almost every night. My mother in law also did 2 nights. At that time I really did not understand what to make of that situation. Why she could not take some responsibility as a mother.
Our relationship was under some stress, but I figured this was not that strange with a young child and I did not want to push her. Especially the physical part of our relationship was really taking a blow. It started with having less and less sex and then evolving into less physical interaction in general.
Shortly after that we got the message from the kindergarten teacher that we maybe should have Kirsten checked for possible developmental disorders. After several months of testing we got the diagnosis of ASD. There were definitely things that had had us worried before. Kirsten would get mad and pull out her hair. It had taken a very long time before she could walk, she would be scared to go to kids parties,...
In the meanwhile Mari started to talk about having another baby. This was something that we never really discussed before. I was not a fan of another baby because I felt that we were having issues in handling the situation as it was. (Especially Mari) I already had had 2 early born babies and really did not want this a third time. We would be completely in over our heads. She said that this was what she wanted from the start and that she had mentioned this when we met. For me this was not the case. This was just never talked about before. We discussed this a few times and I really made it clear that for me this was not an option. She kept bringing up the topic. Especially in bed. And I really started to feel like she was using this as leverage or sort of pascoin to have sex. She would also keep saying that I did not wanted to talk about it. I would explain to her that we discussed it and that I explained my view and that there was basically nothing else to discuss.
At a certain moment I caved for the always repeating nagging. I’m not sure why. Maybe we had a few better weeks or I took pity in her or I don’t know. But we decided we were going to try for another baby. I think it took around half a year before she was pregnant again. Only to get the news at 12 weeks that the heart of the baby was not beating. This for me was the final “sign” that I did not want to try anymore.
Looking back I think this is where I really handled the situation badly. I should never have caved on trying for another child and I also think that I probably did not support her well enough after the miscarriage. All this was not intentional but still… Mari on the other hand was mad that she was so close to getting what she wanted but lost it in the end. I really feel like this is a key moment in our relationship that she totally blamed on me.
After this the lack of affection just became bigger. Where before it was mostly purely physical contact that she blocked it was now becoming affection in general. Every time I brought up the subject there would be “excuses” or she would just change the subject. Things like “I was never cuddly”, “I never had a (high) sexdrive”,... this was just not true. She would also say things like that she was tired because she had to do everything around the house. So deflecting the actual topic with something that had a core of truth but was completely beside the point of the conversation.
I am by no means perfect and I know that I could probably do a bit more around the house when it comes to daily chores. But I also do a lot of things in the family that Mari never does. I get up during the night when there is an issue with the kids, I get up in the morning with the kids and let her sleep in, I handle most of the “difficult situations” with the kids, take the kids to school in the morning,... Basically everything that is more kids and emotional related in the family I handle and she handles a lot of the practical daily stuff.The kids know this and will naturally come to me when there is an issue because I will handle it calmly, while Mari is a lot less predictable. She also only works 4 days a week and if she has a late shift or a weekend I am covering this at home. Afterwards she will get days off for this but I will still just work my 5 days during the week. I also have no hobbies that make me be away from home. Only thing is that I am away 3 times a year for 3 days for work.
A couple years later my oldest (lets call her Denise) was starting to have issues. She was around 11-12 when this started. It started really small, other kids saying that she was weird, she was having some confidence issues. Nothing to be worried about at first. She had always been an easy, happy child. We sort of thought that it was mainly a teenager thing. Also the relationship between Mari and Denise had always been fine.
But things only got worse over the time of a year. She was starting to get depressed, getting panic attacks, suicide thoughts,... She was basically going to school only half of the time and this was putting a lot of stress on our family. Each day would be a surprise on how she would feel. It was also not safe to leave her alone. She was getting professional help once a week but this of course did not really resolve the situation quickly. I went to the E.R. with her several times because she had a panic attack and she thought she was going to hurt herself. (Which she did sometimes. Or she would eat like something dangerous and then panic) In the E.R. they basically just did a psych consult to make sure she would not kill herself that night and then sent her home because there were just no spots in the children's psych ward.
The relationship between Denise and Mari took a turn for the worst. I totally understand that this was a difficult situation for Mari (as for the rest of us) but what really struck me was the total lack of empathy toward me or Denise. She was basically convinced that this was all just attention seeking from Denise and I was being played. This was of course also clear to Denise. Me and my ex were doing everything we could to provide the best possible help for Denise. All while Mari thought we were totally overreacting and we should send her back to school. She would make remarks if I had to take time off work when I had to take Denise to an appointment. “It is always something, don't you need to work?” Mari could only see the impact this had on her and that she had to live with this situation while this was not her problem.
One situation is still carved in my mind. During one of her difficult days Denise had written her thoughts on paper because this sometimes helped. She had thrown away the paper in the paper bin but it was lying on top and Mari had read the paper. In the paper it said that Denise never wanted Mari to be part of our lives and that she hated her. Mari was furious and confronted Denise with this. Denise tried to explain that this was written on a bad day and that she was sorry. Mari would not have any of it. She would not accept an apology and she would basically the next weeks act like Denise was not there. As far as she was concerned Denise was not her issue anymore.
For me this was completely unreal. I can understand that you are maybe not very happy when you read something like that, but we are talking about a 13 year old child that clearly has issues. She is still the adult in the situation and that is no way to handle a situation like that. There was totally no empathy towards me or Denise. Mari could also not understand that I did not choose her side in this.
We are now 2 years after that fight and Denise and Mari have VERY slowly started to communicate again. But mostly they still sort of ignore each other. The last 2 years Denise basically did not go to school but she was able to follow more structured therapy. She got tested and just like her smaller sister she has ASD although in a more subtle form. She is doing quite well the last few months and can hopefully start school again in a special educational needs school in september.
This takes us to the situation we are in today.
Mari is basically constantly in a bad mood. (Even Kirsten says this. “Mommy is always angry”) There is no affection whatsoever anymore towards me. Everything is a remark. Not always a nasty remark, but still a remark.
There is no empathy towards me or Denise. There are no compliments, no “how was your day?”, no interest whatsoever. To Kirsten she sort of forces herself to show affection but it always feels a bit off.
When I bring up the fact that I cannot touch her anymore, that she has no interest in me, that she cannot say a nice word to me, she just ignores it.
She wants me to sit with her in the evening to watch some television or whatever and she wants me to come to bed when she goes to bed. But she does not understand that I see no reason to go sit with her because I cannot sit close to her and it is only to get more remarks. The same with going to bed. I cannot come close to her and she always complains that I snore.
It is just a constant rain of (usually small) remarks but NEVER a good word. And when I sometimes say something back or make a remark towards her it is like I committed murder.
A few months ago I was in the hospital with severe pneumonia. When she visited she was all about how hard it was to take care of Kirsten alone. (I admit that it is not easy) Then when I was there for almost a week she asked me if I would be coming home? I said that it would take longer than a week before I could come home. (I was still on oxygen and had not been able to leave my bed unless to go shower sitting down or to the toilet. I had not been off my room.) She was like “You have got to be kidding me! I cannot keep doing this alone at home!” I was totally baffled. What was I supposed to say to that?
We also have a hard time really providing a good structured environment for Kirsten her ASD. Again not that strange, lots of parents are struggling. But the weird thing with Mari is that she tries to find solutions, but she is not willing to really change or adapt herself to the situation. It should be like a solution that only affects Kirsten. I have already tried to explain to her that this is something we need to tackle as a family and that we all need to adapt. But she only sees the impact it has on her. “All the issues originate from things or people around her and they need to be solved there. It is never Mari that needs to change.”
We are doing a pretty good job at keeping the family running from a practical perspective. And Mari plays a big part in this. But like already mentioned from the moment she would need to change something about herself this is a no go.
For Denise's therapy there were also family sessions. I was able to get Mari to go to one with me. That ended really badly. She said that we were attacking her. She knew she shouldn't have come. (During therapy, not afterwards.) After that I was never able to get her to come again. Even not after personal calls from the therapist to her.
All these therapists tell me the same thing after I paint them the picture: “How do you keep doing this?”
The therapist that came over this week for a “family session” told me that I really needed to start taking better care of myself because a lot of these things were sounding a lot like psychological abuse. She told me to contact my psychiatrist or a therapist to help me in coping with this behavior and see what my options are in the long run.
I cannot stop thinking about this. I do not know what to do or how to react anymore to Mari. I feel like nothing really helps. I would love to have her go to couples therapy with me and sort this out because I still love her and I do not want another split family. But I also think that is just not going to happen. I really feel that the last few months I’m starting to doubt myself and lose myself. Am I the difficult one in this situation? Am I overlooking something fundamental in my behavior?
I would love to hear your thoughts.

my laptop model is the HP Elitebook X360 1030 g2, https://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c05355646, which uses the following power specifications:
Power supply: HP 65 W Smart AC Adapter HP 65 W Smart AC Adapter EM HP 65 W Smart USB Type-C AC Adapter
Primary Battery: HP 3-cell Long Life Li-Ion polymer (57 WHr) (supports battery fast charge)
and this seems to be the official equivalent powerbank required to be able to charge it: https://support.hp.com/hr-en/document/c05742765 <- this is my laptop's compatible's powerbank configurations:

Product specifications

FeatureDescription Battery capacity20,100 mAh72.36 Wh ConnectorsUSB-C (3 A current)USB-A (2.4 A current) Cell typeCylindrical SDI 18650 35ELGC 18650 MJ1 Voltage10.8 V Rated input60 W (maximum) Rated outputUSB-C power in20.0 V/15.0 V/12.0 V/10.0 V/9.0 V/5.0 V (output voltage)3.0 A (maximum output current)USB-C power out5.0 V (output voltage)3.0 A (maximum output current)USB-A power in5.0 V2.4 A (maximum output current) Fuel gauge LEDYes LED Indicator(4) LEDs/power Indicators100% to 75%(4) LEDs75% to 50%(3) LEDs50% to 25%(2) LEDsLower than 25%(1) LED Charging methodHP 45W USB-C Power Adapter (not included)HP 65W USB-C Power Adapter (recommended and not included) TemperatureOperating 0°C to 45°C (32° to 113°F)Operating (discharging)-10°C to 60°C (14° to 140°F)Non-operating (storage temperature)0°C to 23°C (32° to 73.4°F) for 1 year0°C to 45°C (32° to 113°F) for 3 months0°C to 60°C (32° to 140°F) for 1 monthNOTE: All values follow Standard Performance Evaluation Corporation (SPEC). Battery recharge timeSystem in OFF or Standby Mode0% to 100% Less than 3 hours
Now, seeking for results on chatgpt, it yielded me this: "When looking for a power bank equivalent to the one specified for your HP Elitebook X360 1030 G2, you need to focus on several key specifications to ensure compatibility and adequate performance. Here are the crucial factors to consider:

1. Battery Capacity: Aim for a power bank with a capacity around 20,100 mAh or higher to ensure it can provide sufficient charge for your laptop.
2. Output Power: Ensure the power bank has a USB-C output with similar voltage options (5V, 9V, 10V, 12V, 15V, and 20V) and a maximum current output of 3A.
3. Input Power: Look for a power bank that supports at least 60W input to ensure fast recharging.
4. Power Delivery (PD): Make sure the power bank supports USB-C Power Delivery (PD) to provide the necessary power levels for your laptop.
5. Connector Types: Ensure the power bank has USB-C and USB-A ports with the appropriate current ratings.
6. Build Quality and Safety: Opt for a reputable brand with good reviews to ensure safety features like overcharge protection, short circuit protection, and temperature control.

Here are some alternatives to consider that generally match these specifications:

1. Anker PowerCore+ 26800 PD: This power bank has a 26,800 mAh capacity and supports Power Delivery with 45W output, which should be sufficient for your laptop. It includes a 60W charger for recharging the power bank.
2. RAVPower 20000mAh 60W PD 3.0 Power Bank: With a 20,000 mAh capacity and up to 60W output via USB-C PD, this power bank is a solid choice for charging laptops.
3. Aukey 20000mAh Power Bank with 65W PD: This power bank offers 20,000 mAh capacity and up to 65W output via USB-C, making it suitable for charging high-powered devices like laptops.
4. Zendure SuperTank 26800mAh: Known for its robust build and reliability, this power bank supports up to 100W output via USB-C PD, which is more than adequate for your laptop and future-proof for other high-power devices.
5. Omni 20+ Portable Power Bank: This versatile power bank offers multiple output options, including a 60W USB-C PD port, and has a 20,000 mAh capacity. It’s a bit pricier but offers more flexibility.

Before purchasing, double-check the power bank's specifications to ensure they match or exceed the power requirements of your HP Elitebook X360 1030 G2. Additionally, consider the recharge time, weight, and any additional features like pass-through charging, which allows you to charge the power bank and your laptop simultaneously."
so while looking for the second option, the RAVPower 20000mAh 60W PD 3.0 Power Bank, I found this https://www.ebay.com/itm/283957361370?itmmeta=01HZ0JE5X7XJPMY3PNRX6N5JW1&hash=item421d2d7ada:g:PKgAAOSw1U1fGhCM Technical Specification:
Battery Type: Li-Polymer Battery
Capacity: 20000mAh
Input: DC 5V/2A, total 3.0A
Solar Panel: 5V/300mA
Waterproof Rating: IPX4
could this work for charging a laptop on the go?? what should I be looking for precisely, to attend all my needs? now that I found this type of solution??? what type of powerbank/solar panel charger system do I need for this? also if it could escalate some more wattage, like say 100 watts, so that I could charge other devices aswell, because I'm gonna use this for bikepacking trips.

I am planning to get a 24-105mm lens for my mirrorless camera, but not sure which one would be suitable for me. The EF f/4L lens costs $580 (including the ef eos r adapter) on the other hand, the RF lens would cost me around $300. Both are refurbished price. People keep saying that the EF lens would perform better in low light and is sharper at 24mm. But, for low light, I plan to use the 50 mm f/1.8 lens. Is it going to compensate for the low light photography? Albeit, I am not going shoot much under low light. And how much sharper image does EF lens produce at 24mm or at 105mm? As a newbie, should I get the EF lens or save up to get an RF 24-105 f/4 L lens later?

Still going through the last few cameras that I have left that aren't going to be used much. So I'm selling my excellent Z7 and with a few other Z related things.
The whole kit would include the following...
Z7 in good condition (approx only 40k shots) $1,050
Wepoto L-bracket and grip extension (AMAZING!!!)
Nikon battery charger and camera AC adapter
Nikon FTZII (Nikon F to Nikon Z) $210
Fringer EF-NZII (Canon EF to Nikon Z) $300
The camera has the usual wear spots for a Nikon Z body and nothing affects function in any way. It functions perfectly and looks good.
The L-bracket is something I personally would not live without when shooting a Z body other than a Z8/Z9. It adds extra grip height to the bottom so it feels amazing in your hand if you don't have baby hands lol. Of course it also works perfectly as an L-bracket and you can remove the L part if you don't need it. (magnetic allen-key is attached on the bottom)
I'd like to sell the whole thing shipped for $1500, but I'm okay separating things depending on interest. Priority will go to whoever takes the whole set.
Timestamp photos

There is quite a bit of untranslated material for this series getting released alongside the anime. Since I'm just a bit obsessed with the MahiKano pair I went digging around in it to see if there was anything that could shed some light on their delightfully (and frustratingly) ambiguous relationship. There is actually lots of interesting stuff so I thought I'd share what I've found as we approach the last four episodes. I think my translations are pretty decent but be aware I'm by no means fluent. Google-sensei assisted.
Unfortunately, none of it is "proof" of any romantic feelings between the two and some of it makes things even more puzzling, but it is yet more to add to what we already have.

Voice Drama

Every week there is a short voice drama that gives an extra scene taking place around the time of the most recent episode. Some of them have a bit of MahiKano, and a couple of them have a lot. It is recommended to read along with the video.
Ep 3: (Basically) Mahiru asks Kiui to explain a meme she heard classmates using that she had pretended to understand, and it had been bugging her. After some prodding Kiui fully explains it for her. [3:47] Kiui: "So, do you feel refreshed?" Mahiru: "Refreshed! I am super refreshed!... Ah, didn't I sound a bit like Kano-chan just now?" Kiui: "Like I'd know! I'm not that close to her." Mahiru: "Oh that's right huh." Mahiru: "Your training is insufficient." Kiui: "Hey now, that is on the same level as the comments I get even if it is a better quality one."
Ep 5: Before they go do their first shrine visit, the four of them talk about JELEE's growth. [0:36] Yoru: "It doesn't really feel like it but it has been some time already. From Halloween it's been...about two months?" Kano [dramatically]: "Yup. On that day, Yoru and I had our fated meeting." Mei: "That makes me kind of jealous." Kiui: "No, it doesn't matter when you joined." Kano: "We're all precious JELEE teammates." Yoru: "Yup."
Ep 6: Mahiru and Kano go to the place Miiko works at to meet up with her for dinner after she finishes her shift. [0:37]
Kano: "Ooo, the yakitori looks delicious. It is wonderfully arranged isn't it, Yoru-sensei? Mahiru: "No, I just arranged it normally." Kano: "It must be your "sense" talking again." Mahiru: "Geez."
Due to Kiui and Mei already having not been able to come with and Miiko taking on an extra shift and needing to cancel, it ends up being just the two of them. The topic turns to school. [2:03]
Kano: "Ahhh.... oh yeah, winter break has ended for us, huh?" Mahiru: "Kano-chan, you forgot about school being a thing didn't you?" Kano: "Well, you see, it doesn't make a difference whether or not I go." Mahiru: "When the new term starts we're gonna be 3rd years you know? It is our last year being high school girls so we gotta FULLY enjoy it or wouldn't it be a big waste?" Kano: [playfully] "I dunno~. Yoru, you really are a bit calculating about that..." Mahiru: "...Eh?" Mahiru: "No, I was just thinking it really is better to have fun is all." Kano: "But rather than being at school, isn't it more fun doing stuff with everyone in JELEE?" Mahiru: "That may be true but I'd say it is better to have fun from both." Kano: [dramatically] "Hmmm... I shall take that under consideration." Mahiru: "But you know, going straight for the goal you currently have in front of you is a very Kano-chan thing to do." Kano: [giggle] "Like I thought Yoru really understands me!" Mahiru: "I wasn't praising you 'k?" Kano: [playfully] "Eeeh?" Mahiru: "Hey now, don't forget about the yakitori. Which one do you want to eat Kano-chan?" Kano: "Then, for starters I'll go with salted!" Mahiru: "That kinda sounds like something a connoisseur would say." Kano: "I ate a different kind last time so this time is salted!" Mahiru: "There really was a proper reason..." Kano: [munching] "... ... what is it?" Mahiru: [evasively] "Nope, nothing. I wonder what I should have."
Ep 7: Kano and Kiui chat while in the bath together. Before long, Kano shifts the conversation to Mahiru [0:50] Kano: "By the way Kiui, have you ever bathed with Yoru?" Kiui: "Yeah. 'Though in saying that, it was just back in elementary school. Like when she'd come over to my house we'd take a bath together." Kano: "Heeh. I do kinda have the image of childhood friends going on family trips together and stuff." Kiui: "Mahiru in the past would draw art wherever she went. Even when we were spending time together she'd still be drawing, We'd often get scolded for losing track of time while drawing." Kano: "I feel that side of Yoru hasn't changed. Especially recently!" Kiui: "That may be!" Kano: "But at the time you also drew with her right?" Kiui: "That was a while ago but yes. I do still draw stuff for use in my videos but back then Mahiru would come over to my place for us to do it." Kano: "Eh? You're talking about when she'd come over to play?" Kiui: "You haven't heard from Mahiru? My place is an art class." Kano: *gasp "First I've heard! I seeee, nooow I get it." Kiui: "What did you just understand?" Kano: "No, just a feeling." Kiui: "Hey you..." Kano: "But you know, hearing about a side of Yoru I didn't know made me kinda happy." Kiui: "So sorry that you're stuck with someone you're not interested in here." Kano: [shouts] "That isn't true! I also love Kiui you know!" Kiui: "I was joking! Don't shout so loudly in the bath..." Kano: "Aah. Sor-, sorry." Kiui: "And so, tomorrow we're going to talk about you." Kano: "Eh? Me?" Kiui: "Just talking about me is unfair wouldn't you say?" Kano: "Hmm. But you know, you didn't really say that much about yourself?" Kiui: "I told you about what you wanted to hear didn't I? Kano: "Hmm... tell me one more thing!" Kiui: "If you will tell me a decent story, I'll think about it." Kano: "Oooo...alright! In that case I shall prepare something special." Kiui: "Now you've said it. I'm pretty difficult to satisfy you know?" Kano: "And I have some pretty good stuff you know. Like all kinds of stuff from my SunDolls days... fu, fu, fuuu. Kiui: "What is with that weird laugh? Alright then, what would you tell me for a secret story about when the jellyfish mural was made?" Kano: [excited] "Eh!? What's with that I wanna hear! Ask me anything! I'll tell you anything!" Kiui: "Woah, you're way too easy."
Ep 8: [0:00] Kano: "It's evening (yoru)." Kiui: "It sure is evening." Mei: "It is evening indeed." Mahiru: "Uh, it is like my name is being called over and over and feels rather strange." Kiui: "Tell that to Kano. She is the only one who calls you 'Yoru'." Kano: "But Yoru is Yoru isn't she? Ah, now it is 'Mahiru' (midday)!" Mei: "So deep..." Mahiru: "It's not deep at all. Anyways isn't everyone too worn out? We took the trouble to take a bath so it really should have a "refresh" kind of feel..." Kiui: "Even if you say that, you're actually tired from working all the time, right?" Mei: "Entering the bath made all my tiredness come out..." Kiui: "When you're tired that is actually the correct response." Mahiru: "Anyways, don't you not know what to talk about at times like these?" Kiui: "True, we are the Inexperienced Squad." Mei: "I have experience but I didn't have friends!" Mahiru: "It is hard to react to that...." Kiui: "And so Mahiru, offer us a topic for high school girls." Mahiru: "What?" Kano: "Oh, nice. Mahiru does do the most high school girl stuff." Mei: "I also agree with Nono-tan." Mahiru: [groan] Kiui: "So there we go Mahiru. We're counting on you." Mahiru: "Eeh, what a way to leave it to someone else..." Mahiru: "Hmm, lets see. The standard really is... love talk or something?" Kano/Kiui/Mei: [gasps/oooh/hm?]" Mahiru: "What is with those reactions..." Mahiru: "Let alone high school girls, it is a standard for girls!" Kiui: "No, are you saying that thinking we actually have anything?" Mei: "In the first place romance is banned for Nono-tan!" Kano: "No, it wasn't particularly banned. I didn't have that kind of person but [dramatically] maybe my fans were my lover." Mei: "Nono-tan...!" Mahiru: "Yeah, this was my mistake. I made a mistake." Kiui: "As long as you understand, it is fine." Mahiru: "It kinda looks like this has become my fault now..." Mei: "But for you to have brought it up, Mahiru, you must have something right? Love talk." Mahiru: "ah...eh..." Kano: [gasp] "...Mahiru?" Mahiru: "Right now it would be my art, really." Kiui: "She sure ran away." Kano: "She ran away." Mei: "She ran away indeed." Mahiru: "Because right now everyone in JELEE is like my lover!" Kano: "Ah, in that case that is how it for me too!" Mei: "Of course me too!" Kiui: "Then me too." [all laughs] Mahiru: "I guess, in the end it wasn't love talk at all." Kano: "But this sort of thing is kinda fun." Kiui: "It is like us." Kiui: "When we were at the driving school too, just talking about whatever was fun." Kano: "Yup. I got to hear a ton about Mahiru's past." Mahiru: "Eh? Hey wait, Kiui-chan I didn't hear about this!" Kiui: "I got to hear a whooole lot of Kano's secrets too." Mei: "Ki-, Kiwi-san!? Are you trying to steal a lead! I, too, want to hear stories about Nono-tan!" Kano: "My secrets are pretty expensive you know?" Mei: "One-, Is one hundred thousand enough? No, how about one million?" Kano: "No no don't take out mone......hm?" Mei: [rummaging around] "Lets see here, to immediately withdraw it from my account... (etc.)" Kano: "Wai- joke! It was a joke! For now close your wallet!"

JELEE Tweets

One of the ways the creators of this work is bringing it out into the real world is by having an X account for JELEE run by the main characters in-universe. It started off from even before episode 1 aired with Kano tweeting her thoughts and eventually all four members are using the account. Many of the tweets simply acknowledge events from the anime but there are quite a few that give new information or a second perspective about stuff. Here are some of the MahiKano-relevant ones. Check the tweet link for the actual emoticons and pictures.

By:	Tweet Translation	Notes
X JELEE	Is this the so-called "fated meeting" thing? [sparkle x2]	When episode 1 aired.
X JELEE	I went with the new member to karaoke. I'm always doing solo karaoke so this was crazy fun!!	This was before Mei joined (who doesn't like singing anyways) so this was a Kano & Mahiru outing.
X JELEE	I'm glad JELEE-chan's design could also be shown off [cry, heart]. It is the girl from the MV~!. Isn't she the absolute cutest? The one who drew her was my beloved illustrator, the one in charge of JELEE's illustrations: Umitsuki Yoru~ [sparkle x2]	Talking about the "Invincible Girl" MV.
X JELEE	It seems Yoru can also cook. So skillful~ I wonder if she'd cook for me sometime~ or something… [squee]
X JELEE	Tadah! A jellyfish came out~~ Actually it wasn't mine, it came from Yoru's lol. I'll cherish it--[cry]	Continuation of a tweet about the choco eggs from ep 4.
X JELEE	Yoru's homemade cream stew [hand over eyes, heart]
X JELEE	It is from the song illustration - yes, from Yoru's illustration - that I made this song! The lyrics came to me the moment I saw the picture, and it was so much fun! [sparkle x2]	Talking about the "Shibuya Aquarium" MV.
X Yoru	^ Thank you JELEE-chan. From now on, I want to create more things like this where various worlds can expand from a single picture.
X JELEE	When we went to the aquarium recently, Yoru called the garden eels to be "so cool!"... Her "sense" really is something! [laugh]
X Yoru	^ Wait, JELEE-chan!! The story about the garden eels is embarrassing... [covering eyes] I love sea creatures so I get excited... Here's a picture of the jellyfish I saw.
X Kimura	When I heard Yoru-san and JELEE-san went to the aquarium together the other day I've gotten so jealous... Aaaaaah it seems like something will happen... [cry x3]	It feels like I need to do something.
X JELEE	^ There, there, calm down Kimura-chan~[halo] I'll go again with you, so cheer up.
X Kimura	^ Haaa~~~ I love you JELEE-san!!!!!!!!! Absolutely, please let us have a passionate day!!!!!
X Nox	It seems Yoru and JELEE went to see a movie I was interested in "Angels and Demons". They recommended it to me… Did everyone else see it? Give me your impressions!	This is the movie we see a glimpse of in ep 1. No idea if they went to the movies then or if it was more recent.
X JELEE	Nice question [wink] Of course it is "yoru" [heart]	Part of a series of answering questions from fans. This one was "What time of day do you like? It's gotta be "yoru" right?"
X Yoru	^ Wait JELEE-chan…! That's embarrassing…!
X JELEE	It's a must-see for Yorufans, full of materials from "JELEE" and illustrations drawn by Yoru. [kiss throw] --Umitsuki Yoru's Representative Fan, JELEE	Part of a tweet by Kano encouraging fans to check out Yoru's pixiv.
X Yoru	^ JELEE-chan is muttering embarrassing things again. I update at my own pace, so the pictures I upload may vary, but I hope you enjoy them.
X JELEE	Yesterday, Yoru made some omelet rice and brought it to me because she was worried about my eating habits. Isn't she too kind?? I'm falling in love~ [flushed face]
X Kimura	^ F- Falling in…? Eh…? Just wait a moment. I also have confidence in my flavors!!! My SaShiSuSeSo is perfect! Enough that I have an original customization! Salsa, cinamon, vinegar, back fat, and Worcestershire sauce. Next time I'll bring you my specialty dish!	SaShiSuSeSo is a mnemonic to remember the basic seasonings of Japanese cooking. Translated, it is SUPPOSED to stand for sugar, salt, vinegar, soy sauce, and miso.
X Yoru	^ Kimura-chan…calm down! (Also, your SaShiSuSeSo is very peculiar…lol) In that case lets have a Cooking Practice Meet at JELEE's next time.
X JELEE	^ Nice! I'm in charge of eating, so I'm counting on you.
X Yoru	Actually, the four of us have been talking about going to the aquarium together, and I'm really looking forward to it. What are everyone's favorite sea creatures? Of course mine are just jellyfish, lol!
X Yoru	^ By the way, my #1 fave is the crystal jelly!!!	Aequorea victoria, the specific species used as the motif for this series.
X JELEE	^ Mine too! As expected of Yoru!! We really get along [heart hands]
X Kimura	^ I support the sacamambaspis and JELEE-san!	Sacamambaspis is an extinct fish that went viral in Japan.
X Nox	^ I'd say mine is the giant isopod~. Its form is electrifying!	Giant isopod
X Yoru	^ It's great everyone's interests are coming out!! Now I'm even more excited to go to the aquarium! I'll take my drawing kit with me.

Thoughts

• It is very fun how the ep 7 voice drama seems to show Kiui is fairly aware of Kano's strong interest in Mahiru.
• During the Ep 8 voice drama's love talk. Kano and Mahiru don't use the term for boyfriend (kareshi) but rather the gender-neutral term for lover (koibito). In-universe it doesn't have to mean much and out-of-universe this could just be the writers trying not to accidentally upset the yuri fanbase but it is still rather interesting.
• Kano and Mahiru really have gone on quite a few "dates" so far. With just the two of them they've gone to the aquarium, the movies, karaoke, each other's houses, and out for a meal ('though this one admittedly unplanned).
• Mahiru cooking for Kano seems to have becomes a semi-regular thing. Mahiru really has Kano captured by the stomach.
• Kano's flirting dynamic is pretty interesting. She easily flirts with Mahiru a lot on SNS, a couple of times before the kiss, and in ep 8's phone-call which all causes Mahiru to protest. But then it is Mahiru who is usually much more confident in person.
• I'm solidly on board the MahiKano ship: there are just too many serious details (especially from Kano's side) to think it is all just misinterpretation. But it definitely feels like there are difficulties.
  • Both Kano and Mahiru seem to just accept Mei's infatuation with Kano which seems strange if either wants (or thinks the other wants) a serious relationship with her. Do they think Mei isn't actually serious, or that it'd be bad to shatter her dream?
  • Ep 7 VD, Kano doesn't make a distinction between her love for Kiui and her love for Mahiru.
  • Then there is Mahiru's ambiguous love life between ep 3's saying there is a person she is "kind of into right now", her suspicious reaction in ep 8 to Kano asking if she is used to love hotels, and now the ep 8 VD's love talk where she gives an evasive answer. I do think there are reasonable explanations for them but by this point it has gotten very suspicious and I'm not sure what the writers are trying to do. At least Kano does shows surprise/shock at all of them.
• I'm aware there are also manga and light novel adaptations coming out which makes me curious if those are more explicit about confirming or denying any romantic feelings from either Kano or Mahiru. A Japanese YT comment I saw makes it seem like nothing further is said there either yet, but maybe as they progress...