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Tattoos anybody have one?

ocnbrze
ok so i just took off the second skin and this is my finished octopus tattoo 4 days healed:
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that session took 7+ hours to do. she retouched the whole octopus with red and orange so now it just pops. i am hoping it heals well cuz right now the colors are off the charts. she also colored the suctions cups blue and....WOW!!!! i am so happy so far. i'll take more photos in a few weeks when it is fully healed.

next session is Jan 17th and we will be working on the upper arm with the orcas. i am looking forward to that session.
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One UI 8.0 - Notification shade stuck and Gallery maps not loading

ocnbrze
Kharl said:
Hey guys, I just updated my Galaxy XCover6 Pro to One UI 8.0 (Android 16) and I’m having two super annoying issues. Is anyone else seeing this?

  1. Notification Menu: The swipe down from the top is basically broken. It doesn't respond to the first 2 or 3 swipes. I have to lock/unlock the screen and press really hard at the top to get it to work. It used to be super smooth before the update.
  2. Gallery App: When I try to see a photo's location on the map, it just shows a blank screen. It’s like the app has no internet access even though everything else is working fine.
I’ve already tried clearing the cache and checking permissions but nothing works. Is this a known bug in this build (G736U1UESAGYL1)? Any tips on how to fix this?
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have you tried rebooting the phone? last resort would be to do a factory reset. sometimes the issue could be from a bad download or a bad install. a factory reset should fix those issues. a reset does not wipe the update, but could fix anything that have gotten broken during the install. \

google's ai came up with some tips you can try:

It appears you are experiencing issues with a software update on your Samsung Galaxy XCover6 Pro(SM-G736U1) with firmware version ESEGIEL 1. Users have reported various problems after updates, including battery drain, performance issues, or a phone stuck in a restart loop. [1, 2, 3, 4] Here are recommended steps to troubleshoot and potentially resolve the issue: Troubleshooting Steps Wipe the cache partition: This can resolve software conflicts where old cache data interferes with the new OS version.
  1. Power off the device.
  2. Connect the phone to a PC or another device using a USB-C cable.
  3. Press and hold the Volume Up key and the Side (Power) button simultaneously until the Android recovery menu appears.
  4. Use the Volume Down key to navigate to the "Wipe cache partition" option.
  5. Press the Power key to select and confirm the action.
  6. Once complete, select "Reboot system now" to restart your device normally.
  7. Check for sufficient storage: Insufficient storage can cause an update to fail or corrupt the installation. Ensure you have enough free space on your device.
  8. Try updating in Safe Mode: If the current update process is stuck, booting in Safe Mode might help isolate issues caused by third-party apps and allow the update to complete properly.
  9. Back up data and perform a factory reset: If all else fails, a factory reset can clear deep-seated software bugs. Be sure to back up all your data first using Samsung Cloud or a computer, as this will erase everything on the device.
  10. Contact Samsung Support: If your device is in a persistent bootloop or unresponsive, you may need professional assistance. A service center can attempt a USB software flash (reinstalling the firmware). You can visit the official
    Samsung Support
    website for more specific help or to find a local service center.
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Christmas 25

ocnbrze
so it will be a quiet xmas eve and day for me and my family. its gonna be just my mom and me tomorrow morning. then some of my friends are going to be popping in for an early dinner. i am making prime rib with potato gratin and glazed carrots and sugar snap peas and maybe a cuccumber salad...not sure what my fiends are bringing. i just did a dry brine of the prime rib and is sitting in the fridge until tomorrow. i also bought an apple pie and pumpkin pie from Marie Calendars.

i say quiet because i usually go to my cousins house, but his family is huge and there are usually around 30-40 people that show up with kids of all ages.....and that is not quite quiet enough for me....lol. i have been working 50 hours+ the past couple of weeks and i really just need a more relaxed environment.

Despicable Me Dance GIF

Merry Xmas!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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E-Bikes

olbriar
Can you say seventy degrees on Christmas eve? That's what went down today at the olbriar ranch. It was foggy until around ten and then it started clearing. It started warming and the wind increased from the South. I went riding around 12:30 and the temperature was sixty. I rode that battery down and came back to the house to refresh myself and grab another battery. I rode that battery down and called it a day. I logged 72 miles and enjoyed the extraordinary weather.

On my way South, passing through town, I cross one main four lane. As I approached it, a dozen or more cyclists riding in a group passed as they were heading West. I have no idea where they were heading but as I rode I thought about how much fun it might be riding in a group. Organized routes and time and the camaraderie shared would have to be fun. But as I rode along at my own pace I considered the side of the coin I've been enjoying for years. My pace.. my path.. my choice of time and route. I ride the same route so many times that I have a fleet of walkers, joggers, and cyclists that know me and give me a big wave. I'm a regular that they see just about every time they go out. I'm happy and don't want to change. Different strokes for different folks. They were having fun and so was I.

It was nice enough that I saw a number of riders. I saw at least a half dozen and maybe eight riders on the sidewalk South. I didn't see them all at once but as I rode most all afternoon, I managed to meet and pass quite a few out enjoying the weather. It was a bit windy but the warmth was wonderful. The walkers and joggers were thick as well. The dog walkers and people with their dogs at the dog park were out in force. It was a fun day!
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Fatalities 2025

rootabaga
Chris Rea, English rock and blues singer-songwriter, guitarist, and record producer, probably best known on this side of the pond for his song Fool (if you think it's over), died on Monday after a short illness. He was 74.

RIP, Mr. Rea, and thanks for sharing your talents. Condolences to your fans, friends, family and loved ones.

Edit: I hadn't heard that song in a long time, so I went and listened to it and am sharing it. I'm sure some of you will remember it.

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NFL 2O25

olbriar
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Unforgiven said:
I was wondering if it was a big deal for them to move a few miles or meh. Sounds like meh. I guess that's a good thing for the fan base. I read it's over by the speedway, is that right?
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That's my understanding as well. There is a lot of surrounding land there and it's quick access to the interstate. The new practice facility and staff headquarters is to be near Olathe Ks. as I understand. The Olathe Chiefs doesn't quite have the same ring as the KC Chiefs lol. I doubt there is a name change involved in the 20-25 mile migration. :) I won't miss driving through KC to get to the ballparks but the move isn't going to save me any time. It might even take a bit longer just because of the highways.
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