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Metal_Link @metal-link.ocw.social · 23/09/2026

Absolutely insane that this would jump up by $10 over the last time that I bought them. How much RAM does this even have?? :small_angry_armless_italian:

Screenshot of product listing for protein shakes

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Metal_Link @metal-link.ocw.social · 11/09/2026

Just another bang-on standard day of racing on #LMU today. I jumped into Safety Rating Platinum 2 today, despite being more liberal with taking track limit penalties that I normally would have backed out of. 😅 Qatar was enjoyable once I got into my flow, it had […] [Original post on ocw.social]

A dark-mode user interface displaying race results from the video game Le Mans Ultimate. The screen shows two race summary cards featuring a light blue Ford Mustang LMGT3 car with the number 77 on a racetrack:
Top Card:
Result: P8 finish in the LMGT3 Fixed series at Monza.
Details: Ford Mustang LMGT3 with a Best Lap of 1:52.505 and a Race Time of 21:06.
Session Info: SR P2, DR B3, Split 5 of 33, recorded on 10th Sep 2026 @ 15:15.
Bottom Card:
Result: P14 finish in the LMGT3 Sprint Cup series at Qatar.
Details: Ford Mustang LMGT3 with a Best Lap of 2:00.637 and a Race Time of 30:54.
Session Info: SR P1 to P2 (+10 gain), DR B3 (0.0 change), Split 3 of 3, recorded on 10th Sep 2026 @ 14:10.

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Metal_Link @metal-link.ocw.social · 05/09/2026

I've had this game on #Steam for so long and it took releasing on #NintendoSwitch for me to actually sink my teeth into it and discover that #SuperWodenRallyEdge is _a very good game_. :carby: 🏁

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Metal_Link @metal-link.ocw.social · 02/09/2026

Anyway, here's what the keyboard tray looks like! Pretty handy! I'm glad I didn't go without this QOL upgrade for too long because every time I reached for the keyboard on the floor I could have pulled a shoulder or back muscle. #SimRacing #NextLevelRacing #QOL

A high-angle photo showing part of an indoor sim racing setup resting on a light beige carpeted floor. On the right, a black Next Level Racing (NLR) rig features a black leather racing seat, pedals, a steering wheel, and a monitor displaying a scenic landscape above. Attached to the black aluminum extrusion frame is an extended black rectangular keyboard tray swung outward.

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Metal_Link @metal-link.ocw.social · 29/08/2026

Gleeoks aren't so scary after you knock out a Lynel to steal their 3x shot bow and swat down Keese for their eyeballs. #Zelda #ToTK #Switch2 #NintendoSwitch

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Metal_Link @metal-link.ocw.social · 21/08/2026

I finally captured a photo of Pikes Peak during sunrise that does it justice.

A view of a Pikes Peak illuminated by a warm pink sunrise glow, framed in the foreground by three white United States Postal Service delivery vans and a tall parking lot light pole against a clear sky.

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Metal_Link @metal-link.ocw.social · 10/08/2026

I finally did it, y'all. Got my first win in #LMU! Biggest gain to my driver rank and a nice boost to my confidence in quite a while. I wish I had time tonight to edit down a little clip of the race, but maybe later this week I can do that. #SimRacing #LeMansUltimate Full results here

A screenshot of a video game post-race results screen showing a podium finish. In first place with the text "YOU FINISHED 1ST" above a yellow race car is player Metal Link from the United States, who gained 3 positions with a best lap of 1:12.355 over 25 laps. In second place is Patrik Sokac from Croatia driving a silver and black race car with a best lap of 1:11.381, gaining 1 position over 25 laps. In third place is Lt Levios from Greece driving a black and green race car with a best lap of 1:13.059, gaining 6 positions over 25 laps.

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Metal_Link @metal-link.ocw.social · 23/07/2026

Just a random speed test while waiting in the drive thru for coffee. Ping aside, these numbers would have blown me away half a lifetime ago, and I still think it's neat today. #SpeedTest #Technologia

Image made for sharing of a speed test by Ookla.
742Mbps download and just about 50Mbps upload. Ping is 400 each way.
The test was done on a Google Pixel 7 Pro on Google Fi running through a T-Mobile server in Aurora, CO.

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Metal_Link @metal-link.ocw.social · 04/07/2026

Since nothing major is going on today, I wanna give the biggest Happy Birthday to Apollo! #ACNH #NintendoSwitch #FediCrossing

Apollo celebrating his birthday in *Animal Crossing: New Horizons*! 🎂🦅✨ #AnimalCrossing #ACNH

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Metal_Link @metal-link.ocw.social · 04/07/2026

Ok that's my sign to go to bed. I dozed off on the last turn of the final lap and parked the car into the armco barrier. Surprisingly, the gap to the car behind me didn't shrink, so I guess I was fine?? #FormulaLegends #NintendoSwitch #SimRacing

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Metal_Link @metal-link.ocw.social · 01/07/2026

My cat :crunchwrap: will make a scene and demand to be brushed if she spots my wife's hair being brushed. #CatsCatsCats #CatsOfFediverse #catsofmastodon

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Metal_Link @metal-link.ocw.social · 26/06/2026

Ok so there's awful things happening in the world right now, but #AnimalCrossing remains a very nice and wonderful escape from things, even 6 years on. This is from left-to-right: my wife, me, and my in-laws. We're all enjoying getting my father-in-law up to speed […] [Original post on ocw.social]

My wife, myself, mother-in-law, and father-in-law as our Animal Crossing characters posing for a photo.

A screenshot from Animal Crossing: New Horizons showing three player characters standing on a rainy beach. Various items like green furniture leaves, food cloches, a carrot, a potato, seashells, and a bag of Bells are laid out on the sand in neat columns. One character holds a blue umbrella, while the others stand in the rain near the ocean shore.

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Metal_Link @metal-link.ocw.social · 16/06/2026

[spooder 🕷️] This is the 3rd time in two weeks that I've found one of these fuckos in my bathroom and I'm about ready to burn it all down.

spider on wall adjacent to a bathroom mirror, reflected in the mirror

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Metal_Link @metal-link.ocw.social · 12/06/2026

You too can be part of moments like this! Video credit goes to my pal, thepunisheros. #SimRacing #LMU

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Metal_Link @metal-link.ocw.social · 08/06/2026

Glad I finally got to update my favorite sport with a villager. #AnimalCrossing #ACNH #NintendoSwitch #SimRacing

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Metal_Link @metal-link.ocw.social · 02/06/2026

YEEEESSSS. Android Auto support is _FINALLY_ added to Nintendo Music. Every time that I run out of podcasts to listen to, I turn to Nintendo Music to fill the void. However, it's the worst experience in the car because there is no control over the app, only the […] [Original post on ocw.social]

Patch notes for the Nintendo music app

What's new

Nintendo Music

Details

• The app now supports full-screen display on large-screen devices such as tablets and foldable devices.

• The app now supports Android Auto and can be used with your car's built-in display and voice commands.

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Metal_Link @metal-link.ocw.social · 18/05/2026

I've literally never hit this before in my life. #NintendoSwitch #SuperMarioBros3

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Metal_Link @metal-link.ocw.social · 13/05/2026

With the #JRC season wrapped up (I'm days late on the recap of the last round, that's still coming!), I've been back on #LMU. I'm still at the stage where it's me versus the track, rather than being able to battle other cars on track. It's been a full reset for me […] [Original post on ocw.social]

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Metal_Link @metal-link.ocw.social · 04/05/2026

JRC Round 7 took us over yonder to Rally Poland this week. It wasn't the greatest first half to the rally for me, and it took time for me to pick up the pace by the end. At the time of writing, I'm P11 overall, but I'm holding on to _one singular bonus point_ by […] [Original post on ocw.social]

A wide, high-angle bird's-eye view of a dirt rally track winding through a dense evergreen forest. A gold rally car is visible on a lower curve, kicking up a small dust cloud. To the right, a grassy clearing contains several parked cars, white pop-up tents, and spectators gathered near the track under the soft light of a low sun.

A close-up action shot of a gold Ford Fiesta Rally2 car drifting around a sharp dirt corner. The car is angled toward the viewer, kicking up a thick, heavy cloud of brown dust from its rear tires. Spectators stand behind a wire fence near a blue tent, while a field of yellow flowers and a white support van are visible in the background.

A wide-angle shot of a dirt road stretching toward the horizon under a heavy, dark gray overcast sky. A rally car is visible in the distance, centered in the frame and trailing a long cloud of dust. The road is flanked by green grass and scattered deciduous and evergreen trees, creating a moody, atmospheric rural scene.

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Metal_Link @metal-link.ocw.social · 27/04/2026

JRC Round 6 took place in Japan this week and just like Mediterraneo last week, I had to make an effort to keep the car on the road. Kept the same setup, but made the gears longer for Japan. It ultimately was a _Fine_ run, with the capital F. Didn't blow my mind […] [Original post on ocw.social]

A low-angle, front-facing shot of a yellow rally car driving down a dark, narrow road at night. The car's intense LED light bar and headlights cast a powerful beam across the asphalt, sharply illuminating the texture of the road and the surrounding dark green foliage and trees.

An aerial nighttime view of a rally stage winding through a dark, forested mountain. A yellow rally car with bright headlights is seen approaching a small cluster of illuminated buildings where a group of spectators has gathered. Several parked civilian cars are visible in a small clearing to the right.

A high-angle, long-distance shot of a yellow rally car navigating a sharp, winding asphalt road through a dense forest. The car's headlights illuminate the wet road surface. In the background, large industrial concrete pipes and a small crowd of spectators are visible behind a fence.

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Metal_Link @metal-link.ocw.social · 24/04/2026

Replaced the toy-like #Logitech Driving Force shifter with the new Logitech RS H-pattern shifter on my #SimRacing rig. I'm impressed that all of the bindings that I created in G Hub carried over to this device. Already feels good, but haven't had a chance to […] [Original post on ocw.social]

An overhead, medium shot shows a high-end racing simulator setup. The focus is on three different control levers mounted to a black aluminum frame next to a black leather racing seat. On the bottom is a Logitech H-pattern manual gear shifter with a round black knob. Above it is another Logitech unit modified with a tall, cylindrical black sequential shifter handle. Behind those sits a vertical handbrake with a foam grip. The background shows a carpeted floor and a desk with various power cables and computer equipment.

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Metal_Link @metal-link.ocw.social · 21/04/2026

#JRC Round 5 in Rally Mediterraneo was last Sunday! Here are my shots from that doozy of a rally. Apparently it was a survival rally, not many competitors made it through. Overall, I'm down to P11 in the JRC2 driver standings. Out of a field of 30 competitors […] [Original post on ocw.social]

A breathtaking panoramic view from a high elevation looking down at a winding mountain pass. A yellow rally car is visible on a lower switchback, while a cluster of stone houses and red-roofed buildings sits nestled in the valley below amidst lush green trees and hazy mountains.

A gold Ford Fiesta rally car kicks up dust as it rounds a bend on a narrow mountain road at sunset. Long shadows from the surrounding evergreen trees stretch across the path, and small groups of spectators are visible on the rocky embankments in the background.

A high-angle wide shot of a dusty gold rally car navigating a sharp asphalt hairpin turn on a mountain road. The road is supported by a tall stone retaining wall, overlooking a steep valley filled with pine trees and rocky outcrops.

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Metal_Link @metal-link.ocw.social · 12/04/2026

Hooo-boy, Chile was a doozy in my practice run. I thought I was gonna be crashing more often in the actual run for JRC2, but I thankfully kept it clean enough to get me provisional P10 for the event. It's the middle of the pack, so I'm happy with it. #SimRacing #Rally #WRC #EASportsWRC

A rear view of a Ford Fiesta Rally2 car positioned at the finish of a night stage in EA Sports WRC. The car is framed by a large black "WRC" branded inflatable archway illuminated by bright spotlights. The location is identified as Río Lía, Rally Chile Biobío. Spectators and team members stand in the dimly lit wooded area surrounding the finish line.

An interior view from the passenger side of a rally car, showing the driver and co-driver in high-detail. Both are wearing black and yellow racing suits and branded helmets. The co-driver in the foreground is holding a detailed set of pace notes, while the driver is focused on the steering wheel. The roll cage and rugged interior of the Ford Fiesta Rally2 are visible against a backdrop of passing trees.

A high-angle, wide-shot of a tan rally car winding down a narrow, dusty gravel path through a dense pine forest. The track curves into the distance toward misty mountains. The scene captures the scale of the Chilean wilderness in EA Sports WRC, with the car appearing small against the vast landscape of trees and hills.

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Metal_Link @metal-link.ocw.social · 29/03/2026

Round 3 at Kenya went okay for me today. Either I had a _great_ first two rounds, or the competition finally showed up to show me what's up. I also flipped the car and just kept going, McRae-style. Holding 14th for now, we'll check in on the standings at the conclusion of the round in the morning.

A cinematic screenshot from a rally racing game featuring a Ford Fiesta Rally2 navigating a dusty bend in Nakuru, Kenya. The car is seen from a low rear angle, kicking up red dust on a narrow savanna track surrounded by sparse trees and sun-drenched brush. Official Safari Rally Kenya 2024 and WRC logos are visible in the corners, framed by a blurred tree trunk in the foreground for a professional, "in-the-action" feel.

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Metal_Link @metal-link.ocw.social · 29/03/2026

Gas is so high that the credit card company thinks it's fraud. I haven't seen them reach out to me since 2020.

A screenshot of a text message thread showing two Citi Fraud alerts for a Best Buy credit card. Each alert asks to verify a $49 charge at Sam's Club—one on March 18 and one on March 29. In both cases, the user replied "Yes" and received an automated confirmation that the purchase was approved. Parts of the card and store numbers are redacted with black digital ink.

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Metal_Link @metal-link.ocw.social · 26/03/2026

Okay fine. I'll reduce the screen resolution and frame rate to see if I can stretch the battery a bit longer throughout the day.

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Metal_Link @metal-link.ocw.social · 25/03/2026

My little lawnmower! :kirbyface:

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Metal_Link @metal-link.ocw.social · 22/03/2026

Rally Scandia and round 2 of the #JRC is done! We had a decent showing, and again, it was a fun drive. I'm really falling for these #Rally2 cars in the JRC2 class. I hit my marks for being in the middle of the pack and I'm hoping to keep within the top 10 as the […] [Original post on ocw.social]

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Metal_Link @metal-link.ocw.social · 15/03/2026

First round of JRC Season 19 is in the books! Stepping up to Rally2 machinery was exactly the thing I needed to enjoy Monte this time around, as it's usually been a struggle in Rally4. New car, new team, new livery! Hello Double Yellow Motorsport! 👋 #SimRacing #EASportsWRC #Rally #MonteCarlo

A wide-angle, low-light shot of a gold and black Ford Fiesta Rally2 car navigating a sharp, dark mountain turn at the Col de Turini during the 2024 Rallye Monte-Carlo. The car's headlights illuminate the wet asphalt, with a steep rock face on the left and a stone barrier on the right overlooking a dark, forested valley.

A gold Ford Fiesta Rally2 car drives down a narrow, wet mountain road lined with frosted grass and snow at the Parbiou stage of the 2024 Rallye Monte-Carlo. Spectators stand behind a wire fence on the right, watching the car under a bright, clear sky.

A high-angle view of a gold and black Ford Fiesta Rally2 car rounding a wet, snowy hairpin turn at Baisse de Patronel. A small stone hut with a brown door sits on the snow-covered inner edge of the corner, surrounded by a dense forest of frost-covered evergreen trees.

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Metal_Link @metal-link.ocw.social · 13/03/2026

:crunchwrap: Crunchwrap status update! :crunchwrap:

An overhead, close-up shot of a calico cat curled into a tight ball, sleeping peacefully on a person's lap. The cat's fur features a mix of thick black, orange, and white patches. The person is wearing blue denim jeans, which frame the cat on both sides. In the bottom right corner, the edge of a black remote control with a red power button is partially visible.

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Metal_Link @metal-link.ocw.social · 12/03/2026

Oh! :gunkeyes: I better finish up work before 1pm then.

A vertical bar chart showing a five-hour wind forecast from 9am to 1pm. Each hour is represented by a dark gray pill-shaped column containing the average wind speed in mph at the top, a directional arrow icon in the middle, a wind gust speed with an upward-sloping arrow icon below that, and the time at the bottom.
* 9am: 5.2 mph (South), gusts of 11 mph.
* 10am: 0.2 mph (North), gusts of 4 mph.
* 11am: 9.8 mph (Southeast), gusts of 15 mph.
* 12pm: 5.8 mph (East-Southeast), gusts of 20 mph.
* 1pm: 19.8 mph (East), gusts of 29 mph.
Below the columns are four toggle buttons labeled "sum," "precip," "wind" (selected with a checkmark), and "uv."

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Metal_Link @metal-link.ocw.social · 09/03/2026

Thanks to the time change, I didn't have to drive to work with the sun in my eyes today! Yay!

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Metal_Link @metal-link.ocw.social · 10/02/2026

Disturbing her sleep because she's always disturbing mine. #CatsCatsCats #fedicats #Cats

A fluffy calico cat with patches of orange, black, and white fur lies curled up on a soft green and white patterned blanket. The cat is looking toward the camera with a sleepy, relaxed expression and its white paws are tucked close to its body.

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Metal_Link @metal-link.ocw.social · 31/01/2026

This was weird to find next to the mailboxes after being off work for 8 days; I've never seen something like this before. There was no label, name, or address seen on any side of it. I don't know how long it's been sitting there either. I honestly didn't think to […] [Original post on ocw.social]

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Metal_Link @metal-link.ocw.social · 26/01/2026

And we're done! She loves her gift! I found it clever how pieces were used to make the bigger parts (THEY CAN PAINT MINIFIGURE HEADS A COLOR OTHER THAN YELLOW!! 🤯), she found the whole process of us working together wholesome. We had fun. 💕

An overhead shot of the LEGO project further along in the assembly process. Two green cacti with tan spines are now growing out of the light blue planter. To the right, the instruction manual is open to step 90, illustrating how to attach the final green segments to the smaller cactus. A small white plastic lid nearby holds a few leftover tiny pieces.

A close-up of the completed LEGO cactus arrangement. The taller cactus is topped with a large, vibrant pink flower featuring a yellow and lime green center. The smaller cactus is adorned with several small, budding pink flowers. The entire build sits finished in the light blue pot on a dark surface.

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Metal_Link @metal-link.ocw.social · 26/01/2026

I got my wife a LEGO set for her birthday. She loves seeing blooming cacti, but she struggles to keep real plants alive, so it's the next best thing. 😂 This is where we're at during a cereal break.

An overhead view of a LEGO set being assembled on a black table. An instruction booklet is open to steps 7 through 12, showing the construction of a light blue circular base. Scattered around the booklet are various light blue, white, red, and brown LEGO bricks, along with two empty plastic parts bags labeled with the number "1." A small, partially assembled section of the blue base sits to the left.

A close-up of the LEGO build in progress. The light blue base now forms a rounded, square-like frame. Inside the frame, a brown surface is decorated with several small, circular brown and orange studs. Two black circular pieces are placed toward the top, resembling eyes. Additional blue and white LEGO pieces are scattered on the table in the background.

The completed section of the LEGO build, which appears to be the face of a creature or character with large mint-green eyelids over black eyes on a brown "face," all encased in a light blue frame. To the left of the LEGO creation sits a small cardboard cup of Kellogg’s Froot Loops cereal, highlighting the color similarity between the real cereal and the colorful LEGO studs.

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Metal_Link @metal-link.ocw.social · 24/01/2026

I don't often check on my island after the stores close, but I'm glad I did tonight! I got to see an aurora! #AnimalCrossing #ACNH #FediCrossing #NintendoSwitch

An Animal Crossing: New Horizons character wearing a white knit beanie and winter sweater sits on a rocky cliff, viewed from behind. They are looking out at a vibrant green aurora borealis stretching across a dark purple night sky. A crescent moon and scattered stars hang above the horizon, framed by three large white wind turbines with red-tipped blades.

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Metal_Link @metal-link.ocw.social · 21/01/2026

4pm is categorically the worst time to drive.

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