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phoenixtakaramono · 1 year

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PSA TO MY READERS

This is your biannual reminder to also follow me on Twitter 😌 if you’d like. I upload my more polished works onto AO3 as a little writing portfolio. Tumblr is used for reblogging inspo, answering Asks, and the occasional long chapter sneak peeks for my WIPs.

On Twitter, you’ll find three Butchlander threadfics:

Fix-It AU (🔞)

M3GAN AU (🔞)

Sugar Baby AU (🔞)

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Q&A

Q: Will I publish any of them to AO3 in the foreseeable future?

A: Maybe. Twitter has a 280 character limit per tweet, which impacts my usual writing style—and forces me to be more selective with my words. (Almost) every update is 25 tweets long of written content, so I tailor chunks of the threadfic to lead into each update, kinda like mini cliffhangers to get my readers interested to see what happens in the next update. The story beats for the threadfics are conjured spontaneously, which is a departure from how I usually plan my stories out. These threadfics are mostly here for funsies (my Billy Butcher/ Homelander brainrot ideas) while I write ‘Truce’ (a Butchlander AU fourshot on AO3 where a Supe!Billy joins The Seven) and The Name of the Game (a 135ch Butchlander QT fic where Billy and Homelander fall in love seven different times).

If I were to bring them to AO3, I’d convert it from Present Tense to Past Tense, remove the acronyms and short-hand I’d used to save space, and I’d probably flesh it out with more details and worldbuilding—to make them more aligned with my usual writing signature. I would also probably change a few choices (like in the M3GAN AU), to keep it fresh. At that time of deciding, Truce should be completed at the time, and I also have to consider balancing the workload of my 5 other WIP stories. I’d like to give these babies attention as well.

So we’ll see! We can look at these three threadfics as potential first prototypes for now where I get to experiment with things. And once Truce is done, I’ll likely send out feelers to see which one(s) people are more interested in seeing on AO3 potentially.

#the boys #butchlander #billy butcher #homelander #fanfiction #phoenix talks #Ask #technically not an Ask but I like to tag it as such to make it easy to find in my profile

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lila-rae · 1 year

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My biannual PSA that when your baby starts sleeping through the night (even as young as 7 weeks old) breastfeeding loses all efficacy as a birth control method

#Don’t be like me and have kids 10 months apart #Your uterus will thank you

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gingerhaole · 5 years

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So.. I've had this question since I've seen your blog... how exactly do you pronounce the "h" part of your name? *howl? *hey-ol'-lee? *how-ley?

Copy/pasting from my last ask about my username (I don’t mind answering any time!):

Consider this my like biannual PSA that my handle is pronounced “ginger how-ley”, haole being a Hawaiian word which literally means “no breath” and is used to mean white person, an outsider. In the traditional greeting, the ha, two people press their foreheads together and breathe each other’s breath. When whites came to the islands they didn’t know to do the ha, so they were ha (breath) a’ole (no/stop). Haole is not a slur, just a descriptor. I might be local after fifteen years, but I’ll always be a haole. A respectful haole!

#gingerhaole answers #Anonymous

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nextlevelplumbingllc · 4 years

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PSA: Hurricane Ready?

Plumbing Service Announcement:

Next Level Hurricane Preparedness!

Most people think of Florida and automatically envision crystal blue water and sandy white beaches, sunny weather, tourists and fishing. However, along with all those summer vibes there’s also summer storms of both small and LARGE scales. And those storms are pretty good at coming out of nowhere! So being prepared is necessary!

For those of us who have grown up in Florida and are used to experiencing those summer Hurricanes and tropical storms it’s a little less intimidating because we know what to expect…

HOWEVER!

Florida is constantly drawing in new residents from all over the place, and if you decide to settle down here in Sarasota, or anywhere in Florida, you need to be prepared for hurricanes and tropical storms!

Preparing for the summer storms means more than just tossing up some plywood over your windows or hurricane proofing the outside of your house. You also need to be checking around your property considering the strong winds that these powerful storms can bring. If there are trees that look like they can do damage to any part of your house or residence, consider doing some trimming to avoid branches or whole trees crashing down anywhere.

But what about the plumbing when prepping for hurricane season! Anything we need to do when it comes to our home’s plumbing!?

Absolutely!

Check out the tips below from Byron, Next Level Plumbing’s owner & master plumber!

Hey all! It’s hurricane season! Since it’s extra important to protect your family, home, and investments during this time of year, let me help you do that by sharing what I know to assist you along the way.

On Well Water?

If you are, remember that if you lose power that means you have lost water as well. Make sure you have a way to connect a generator to the well system, if possible, so you can continue to have water!

No Water Available?

If you DO lose water there are a couple different places that hold water in case of emergency. It is a good idea to test these and see if they are working.

1. Toilets: the toilet tank will hold water enough for one flush, if the parts are working well. If they have a slow leak they will be out of water in no time. If your toilet turns on by itself that is a sign that it leaks.

2. Tubs: a tub can be filled with water for reserve before a hurricane. Most tubs hold quite a lot of water. You can then bucket the water out of the tub and pour it into the toilet tank to get extra flushes. If the tub leaks however, the water will be gone before you really need it. Double check that it holds water by filling it part way at night, and then see if it is at the same level in the morning.

3. Sinks: a sink can be used in much the same way as the tub, but they hold significantly less water, and therefore have a smaller impact.

4. Water heaters: the water heater holds however many gallons that it says under “capacity” on its label. Many are 40-50 gallons. This water could be drained in an emergency through the drain valve at the bottom of the water heater. However, many water heaters are not maintained and build sediment up at the bottom which can block off the water flow, decrease the capacity of the tank, make the water that comes out very murky, and of course, cost more money in the long run.

Best thing to do to be prepared for an emergency with your water heater is to have a special valve installed that allows for good flow to come out so the chances that sediment blocks it decrease. Annual or even biannual flushes are good to keep the sediment down.

IMPORTANT NOTE!

If you ever do have to use the water from your water heater, remember to turn the power or gas off to it! If a water heater heats empty, parts will break! Even if the power is off, turn off the breaker so that it doesn’t automatically turn on and wreck the elements.

5. Reverse Osmosis: for those that filter their water through reverse osmosis, remember that as it makes water it stores it in a small tank. Once this tank is run out, it will take a while to refill it. If you are planning to fill containers with drinking water from your R.O. unit, make sure to start filling them a few days in advance so the R.O. can keep up. Or you can always install a reverse osmosis unit that is designed with a pump, and will make water on demand instead of storing it.

Lastly…

For those that have outside whole house water filtration units it is tough to tell what to do with them. They are heavy and will not blow away very easily, but something could get wind-born and hit them causing damage. I personally will leave mine outside and take my chances. The other option is to have a plumber come out, disconnect them, and bring them into the garage or a safe storage unit on the property.

Enjoyed these tips from Byron? You can learn more from this master plumber by reading more of his blogs! Check them out below!

Story Time with Byron: Product Quality

New to FL Facts: Plumbing Differences

Next Level Tips: Faucet Fix!

Hope you enjoy! As always, if you are looking for a plumber to help you out with a maintenance call or plumbing emergency, feel free to give us a call or text at (941)504-3578, check out our website, or email us at [email protected]. We’d be happy to schedule a free estimate for you and provide you with all the professional help you need!

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nextlevelplumbingllc · 5 years

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PSA: Hurricane Season is Here!

Plumbing Service Announcement:

Hurricane Season is Here in FL!

(And some sources say this year’s storm season will pack a punch! To Read More Click Here!)

For those of us who have grown up in Florida and are used to experiencing those summer Hurricanes and tropical storms it’s a little less intimidating because we know what to expect.

But what about the plumbing when prepping for hurricane season! Anything special to be done in that regard!?

Absolutely!

Check out these tips from Byron, Next Level Plumbing’s owner & master plumber!

Hey all! Hurricane season is here! It’s extra important to protect your family, home, and investments during this time of year, let me help you do that by sharing what I know to assist you along the way.

On Well Water?

If you are, remember that if you lose power that means you have lost water as well. Make sure you have a way to connect a generator to the well system, if possible, so you can continue to have water!

No Water Available?

If you DO lose water there are a couple different places that hold water in case of emergency. It is a good idea to test these and see if they are working.

3. Sinks: a sink can be used in much the same way as the tub, but they hold significantly less water, and therefore have a smaller impact.

IMPORTANT NOTE!

Lastly…

For those that have outside whole house water filtration units it is tough to tell what to do with them. They are heavy and will not blow away very easily, but something could get windborn and hit them causing damage. I personally will leave mine outside and take my chances. The other option is to have a plumber come out, disconnect them, and bring them into the garage or a safe storage unit on the property.

Enjoyed these tips from Byron? You can learn more from this master plumber by reading more of his blogs! Check them out below!

Ask Byron: Tank VS. Tankless?

Fix It Felix: Common Fixes You Can Do!

“Hide & Seek” Plumbing Edition: Main Shut-off Valve

Hurricanes we see you coming! And we’re preparing for you! If you have any other plumbing preparation questions don’t hesitate to reach out to us!

You can contact us by calling or texting our office at (941) 504-3578 or by emailing us at [email protected]

Good luck during this stormy season!

And be safe out there!

source https://nextlevelplumbingllc.com/psa-hurricane-season-is-here/

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