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[thatsdemko]

you belong with me - l.hamilton

t- swift inspired works masterlist

full masterlist & part two full masterlist

requested: n

pairings: Lewis Hamilton x fem!reader

warnings: hints of jealousy

a/n: I SEE TAYLOR SWIFT TODAY!!! so in typical fashion, here’s a Taylor swift inspired work!

Dreaming about the day when you wake up and find

That what you're looking for has been here the whole time

Lewis Hamilton is known for his infamous amounts of connections. from the Latina pop singer shakira all the way to lebron james; Lewis Hamilton has connections and it’s no surprise to you that he’d date someone famous.

you expected it this whole, having grown up with him you know him from his favorite songs, to the wild dreams he’s had as a kid. he didn’t tell this stuff to just anyone, only his best friend. and that’s all you’ve ever known yourself to be.

Lewis Hamiltons best friend.

the girl on the phone that’s got him upset doesn’t know that he can’t live without looking at photo of Roscoe before bed. she doesn’t know he’s accidentally called your mom his mother. and she most certainly does not know that you dream of being his. you keep that to yourself.

it’s almost slipped. constructors cups, world championships, or pole positions. they’ve all almost led to those words sneaking out your lips.

you were so sure he didn’t feel the same way. he didn’t look at you like he did with Versace models or when dua lipa asked him for photo. you politely stand to the side with a smile on your face as the cameras flash into his sunglasses. why can’t that be you by his side? why cant you just toughen up and tell him?

oh that’s right, because he’s in love with another girl.

—

“hey, sorry about last night. I really let that argument get out of control.” he plops down on the patio furniture. he places a friendly pat against your thigh before quickly pulling his hands into his lap, “we worked things out now, she’s coming in tomorrow.”

“for the race?” you ask beginning to fiddle with the cap on your water bottle. you weren’t opposed to his new girlfriend joining you in the paddock, but you certainly wouldn’t be joining her in the garage. not with the way she made him feel yesterday.

he nods wrapping his arm around the back of the cushions, pulling himself closer to you, “I think you guys will get along. will you promise to be nice to her?”

“lew, of course I will.”

he laughs, “and don’t call me that in front of her. I’m really trying to impress, I think she could be the one.” his elbow nudges your arm, jokingly. he always loves the nicknames, especially since that one was from childhood when the letter ‘s’ was hard for you.

“I’ll call you whatever I want to.” you let out a hmph as you lean further against the cushions, slightly into his arms trying to pass on the hint. you’re sure he doesn’t notice it, he hasn’t for all these years what will change?

—

she shows up decked in Gucci and Louis Vuitton, things you could never afford. you feel small and out of place beside her, in your jean shorts and one of Lewis’ old Mercedes t-shirts. your personalities are so different, and maybe she was more fit for him. after all, they did meet at a fashion show and you met him on the playground kicking up dirt.

“good luck!” she calls out from beside you, arm waving in the air trying to catch his attention, but it’s useless. he’s too zoned in to pay attention, the race is the only thing that matters to him in this moment.

the only person he locks eyes with, is you. it’s usually right before he slides the visor down and he always does it. you never miss a race, which means he never gets superstitious, but today you’re not there. your placement is somebody else— a nobody to be precise, someone who will mess up his game.

If you could see that I'm the one

Who understands you

Been here all along

that’s what in it really does hit him. that he could have any girl or person in his garage, but the one person that matters is you. the one person he cares about isn’t standing there like you’re supposed to be.

so when he crosses that finish line in third place, he doesn’t celebrate the top ten win with her, he goes to find you. the person who he belongs with.

Standing by and waiting at your backdoor

All this time how could you not know, baby?

You belong with me

You belong with me

[leclervc]

abu dhabi 2022 charlotte sine is my roman empire - imagine being all decked up, taking pics with pascale, enjoying her time with joris and watching the race in the ferrari house then standing at the parc ferme, all happy with sparkly eyes, the most beautiful smile ever, hugging charles after he scored a solid p2 in the constructors and drivers championship, charles never left her hug until the last moment, that awfully painful shoulder rub, f1 telecasting her a billion times that day, knowing it was her last and they had already break up but she still came to support him - mad respect for this girl, cause i would be crumbling, a crying mess. 2022 was an end of an era. an end of love.

[fractalkiss]

Hey I think I just sent in the wrong prompt number😭 I wanted #42 mortify for Lewis Hamilton X Lance Stroll

Sorry 🫣

for "mortify", lewis/lance (+ george), lance/fernando

The first thing Lewis thinks is 'bullshit'. Not plausible, not happening, he never heard or saw anything, and if he doesn't let on that he had, George will too. Lewis is good at not noticing around George, not his expressions, the set of his jaw clenching too tight sometimes, George's back ramrod straight.

Years of this and George is just who he is, and he can't help it. So he keeps looking sideways at Lewis as the elevator takes them down, George for the pools and Lewis to the gym. George is wide-eyed as ever, but terrified. Lewis would have laughed, really—he's stayed with other teams at hotels throughout the years, and he's seen worse at 4.30 am, skies outside a shimmer between light and dark at the end of a long night for some people. The fact that he concludes having seen worse only makes what just happened more messed up in a sense, but it's true.

"You and Lance talk sometimes?" Lewis asks, because George is dying to say something, can't keep it in; George exhales out so sharply between his teeth it almost looks painful for him. He laughs, slightly dazed.

"Yeah. No, no, actually, not too much," George amends. "Do you?"

"Not much, anymore," Lewis says.

"Anymore?" George asks, with interest.

"Stroll's a good kid," Lewis says, and George blinks, like he never knew that, or has just had his view shaken twice or something. Lewis remembers Lance had been easy to read, nervous, excited, but it'd been years ago in his rookie year, and Lewis had made conversation with him and Esteban because they'd been exactly that. Hopeful and young. It's always good to make some people feel welcome.

"D'you talk to both of them, sometimes, or?" George goes on, like he's fishing, lingering before Lewis has to go down the left corridor to the gym.

"No, mate, not Alonso either," Lewis says, feeling himself grimace saying his name and watching George swallow at the sound of it, utterly bizarre, like it only makes what they'd seen real; Lance grinning so wide in a way that Lewis never thought him capable of, sly, playful and warm with something so palpable it can make anyone feel embarrassed just looking, sharp of Lance's teeth bright and turned down to Fernando's face. Fernando's hand was tucked comfortably over Lance's waist, fucking bizarre. Took a fraction of a second for Fernando to drop his hand too after the elevator door opened at the top floor to the buffet deck where Lewis had been waiting with George. Lance said hey first to them both, Fernando's half-smile and nod at them tight and cordial as they slipped past. His eyes had been warm in the same way, too.

"Let's leave that to the Constructors' and the track, yeah?" Lewis says, and George laughs again, strangled, relieved.

They part ways, finally.

[rabbivole]

crying screaming throwing up. to make this work i had to just... give every single piece of code in the game ReadWriteExecute access on cards, i think? which is probably bad but trying to do this otherwise made me want to chew my arms off and i see instances of that being done in upstream code. they've apparently designed infrastructure for some kind of c++-style Friend access and i'd love to just set decks as a friend of the card system, but it's unclear how i actually do that. i can find places in the physics code where they have defined what Friend access can do but nowhere can i find anyone registered as a Friend of the physics code. i don't know enough to know how i should be designing this, i just know enough to be getting hives from what i'm doing. good thing i'm not trying to PR upstream

also i haven't actually made sprites for anything other than a 1 of hearts. that's being done with modular sprite layering and i only made sprites for 1 and 'of hearts' to figure out the sprite layering system and toggling it for 'flipping the card over'. and then i spent several hours in the 'can i actually set public fields on a CardComponent from another entity' hole

technically a decent chunk of that time was spent tearing my hair out because i was trying to make the list of cards a literal Stack and plug an existing List into the constructor. which is valid c#, but for whatever reason ss14 fucking explodes and shits out a 30 mile long stacktrace related to failure to deep copy if you do that. so i had to wander into a stackexchange thread pointing out you can just call Pop() on a List which was not clear to me from the official c# docs

also this is the least robust code (lol) possible because i'm just trying a bunch of shit to see if it works. so if you draw all the cards in the deck and keep drawing, the client explodes

[lonestarbattleship]

Preliminary Design: Fast Battleships Scheme 3

This plan provided:

Main battery: twelve 16-inch guns in four triple turrets

Secondary battery: sixteen 6-inch guns

AA battery: four guns of unknown caliber

Torpedo tubes: two submerged, eight on the main deck

Main Armor Belt: 12 inch

Machinery: turbo-electric drive

Top speed: 30 knots

Waterline length: 900 feet

Beam: 106 feet

Normal displacement: 54,500 tons.

Draft: 32 feet 3 inches

"One of a series of preliminary designs prepared in response to Chief Constructor David Taylor's direction to his design staff on April 9, 1918 to prepare designs that merged battleship and battle cruiser qualities into a single new ship type. This particular drawing designated Scheme C was laid out by Navy civilian naval architect James L. Bates. Scheme C eliminated side armor at the Second Deck level, compared to Scheme D (see Photo # S-584-133), in order to permit greater length for slightly higher speed at the same displacement. The original document was ink on linen (black on white). The original plan is in the 1911-1925 Spring Styles Book."

Date: May 16, 1918

U.S. Naval History and Heritage Command: S-584-134

Artwork by Wolff Shipyard: link

[fridge-reviews]

Bridge Constructor Portal - Blast Review

Developer: Clockstone Steam Deck Compatibility?: Verified Rrp: £7.19 (Gog.com, Humble and Steam)

This is the fifth game in the Bridge Constructor series (I don’t have Bridge Constructor Stunts so I’ve not been able to review it), so it makes a kind of sense that at this point it starts to dip into external franchises. In this case, the franchise in question is the Portal series. For the most part this game plays pretty similarly to others in the Bridge Builder franchise, though this time you’ll make far more use of ramps etc.

What I quite like is that the developers actually brought in the actual voice of Glados rather than try and find a sound alike or simply having text and I’m pleased to announce that she retains her trademark derisive humour and wit.

As I mentioned earlier this game is less about creating a stable and solid bridge (though you will need to do that sometimes) and more about puzzle solving. This is really brought to the fore by the introduction of propulsion and repulsion gel from Portal 2.

I definitely recommend this one, even if you’ve not played the previous games. I really loved working through all the various test chambers.

---- If you’d like to support me I have a Ko-fi, the reviews will continue to be posted donation or not.

[listen-to-the-inner-walrus]

hms captain??

hms captain indeed!!

i meant for this to be a short post but oops its really long already and im nowhere near finished so if you wanna learn about this terribly designed warship, join me after the cut; if you dont, enjoy this picture of an oddly designed ship.

the hms captain was a british warship. it was built during a time where shipbuilders were phasing sails out for steam engines, and where warships were being much better armoured. for example, the hms captain was steam-powered with two propellers and had wrought iron armour.

wrought iron armour caused a problem for warships. like think of any pirate media youve seen where theyve got wooden ships with these iron cannonballs; the cannonballs very easily breach the wooden ships. they dont really do that with iron armour. instead, they bounced off.

so the british admiralty, media and public were all in want, to some extent, of a ship with better guns that could breach ship armour. enter cowper phipps cole:

a man who looks like a rasputin prototype and seems to have the charisma to back up the comparison.

see coles was very good at public engagement. when he needed to, he could very easily get the media and public on his side, which is a power he leveraged in order to get hms captain approved, commissioned and built.

his design, oddly enough, goes back to a raft from the crimean war.

this is the lady nancy, constructed in 1855 to aid during the siege of taganrog. it was for shore bombardment which you can see in this illustration of it. while cameras were a thing back then (i think daguerreotypes existed during this time), i dont believe we have any photos of the lady nancy.

coles was a captain in the navy in 1855, and him and a group of sailors constructed it. according to those there, the guns on the raft were protected by some kind of dome structure or a "cupola" as they called it.

hms captain was inspired by the lady nancy, and so, it was also intended for shore bombardment. for this purpose, two big fuck off rotating turrets were mounted inside the hull on the gun deck.

these had been patented by coles himself in 1859 which is partly how he became a consultant for the admiralty when it came to building ships. being the nephew of admiral lord edmund lyons 1st baron lyons gcb gcmg kch, by marriage, twice over certainly also helped.

quick note on that:

its not technically incest, i think, his wife emily pearson was lyons niece and his mom is the sister of lyons wife augusta

i also didnt know what those acronyms meant beforehand, gcb is a british order of chivalry called most honourable order of the bath, gcmg is another one: most distinguished order of saint michael and saint george, kch is a hanoverian order of chivlary called royal guelphic order. yeah thats just gobbledegook.

lyons was important because of his role in the crimean war as commander-in-chief of the mediterranean fleet (suddenly i feel like im reading an icemav fic) and hes credited as ensuring victory for britain.

originally, the admiralty just ordered prototypes of his big fuck off turrets and they were actually impressed with them.

and so the hms prince albert was built with four of them (is that four turrets in your pants or are you just happy to see me) and the hms royal sovereign was converted to be a turret ship. both, however, could only operate as coastal service vessels.

hence, the admiralty allowed coles to draw up plans for a two (2) turret oceangoing ship in 1863, working with nathaniel barnaby who was chief constructor for the navy. keep in mind, coles had little to no experience in ship design.

then, they suspended the project.

but they allowed him to work on a one (1) turret oceangoing ship that was based on the hms pallas with joseph scullard who was head draughtsman in 1864.

and then in 1865, a committee rejected/cancelled his projects, and decided to move forward with a different design for a two (2) turret ship called hms monarch.

this made coles very angry, and an angry coles is not a good thing for the british admiralty.

(i spent an hour making this because im so bad at making things look purposefully bad)

so you know like today where bad actors like andrew tate, tucker carlson, joe rogan and even like graham hancock can just use public platforms and social medias to get a relatively large portion of the population of their side, seemingly with ease, just by talking/communicating confidently, playing into fears and anxieties of the public, and creating an us and them?

yeah so cowper phipps coles was also really good at this. grifters, liars and pretenders have alway existed.

(milo rossi brings discusses this a lot in his series on hancock's ancient apocalypse docuseries, and id 100% recommend the whole series.)

so how did coles do this?

well, he began with a very strong and very harsh attack on robert spencer robinson who was a vice admiral and controller of the navy, and his full title was admiral sir robert spencer robinson kcb frs.

the title admiral sir is very funny, like i want to get a cat called that with the nickname addy. kcb is basically the same as gcb. lyons was general grand cross and robinson was knight commander, because of fucking course its this stupid. frs is an award given to you from the royal society of london; the fellowship of the ring royal society is granted to those who have made a "substantial contribution to the improvement of natural knowledge, including mathematics, engineering science, and medical science".

it wasnt just mr admiral sir that coles attacked; he also attacked several other admirals who were on the committee but he really seemed to hate robinson. coles also lobbied parliament and the press, focussing on the flaws he saw in monarchs design and how britain was going to be left behind in the shipping arms race since many other nations were pressing ahead with several oceangoing turret ships. unsurprisingly, it was the united states that were winning the race so far.

around this time, coles' contract as a navy consultant was terminated in january 1866. like thats as hard as he was going, he fully lost his job. of course he had his dear not-quite-incest uncle lord lyons to fall back on. one hell of a safety net, very well entwined.

in response to this professional fuck you, coles simply protested that he had been misunderstood and the man must have rolled a nat 20 on his charisma saving roll because on the 1st march 1886, he was re-employed.

he waited a month and a half to submit his critique of the monarch proposal on the 16th april. he refused to publicly support a vessel that didnt represent his "views of a sea going turret-ship" because He Was Like That™. we're in the cowper karen era. his critique went on to say that hms monarch could not give his "principle a satisfactory and conclusive trial."

now at this point, the admiralty really should have just sent him packing. theyve given him chance after chance after chance despite him having pretty much no experience.

like say you have a blocked toilet that you cant unblock, but instead of calling a plumber, you ask your friends nephew whos an art curator who really wants to give this plumbing thing a go. then his first attempt makes it worse; now the taps in your bath turn on everytime you use the kitchen sink and your toilets still blocked. but you give him another go and now theres a shower curtain stuck in your toilet which is still blocked. and now youre fingers are hovering over the call button on a plumbers number when your friend calls and asks you to give their nephew another go. its only been three weeks and theres a 24 hours mcdonalds up the road that you can go to for the bathroom and youve got a shower at work you can use, so you think, okay, sure. and then he accidentally rips your kitchen sink out and you still have a blocked toilet and a non-working shower and your bath taps are running 24/7, and your friend asks you again to give him a "second chance."

like youre not giving him another chance, theres a goddamn shower curtain in your toilet and your kitchen sink is in your fucking living room. of course, youre not giving him another chance.

but say everyone in your street and everyone in your friend group is on his side because hes been telling little lies and charming them all with his aunts baked goods and his knowledge of local art and history. and everyone else is rooting for him and they all believe this is the chance.

thats the situation first naval lord admiral frederick grey (full title: admiral the hon. sir frederick william grey gcb) found himself in. obviously coles should not be given another chance, but the whole country believes he should.

so on the 21st april (thats me moms birthday :)) he agreed that coles should be allowed to build his "perfect" oceangoing turret ship.

and so the hms captain was born

the ship was to be built on a private shipyard and coles selected laird brothers' chesire yard on the 8th may 1866.

one of the biggest problems ship designers had with turret ships is that ships tend to have quite a lot of rigging that gets in the way of the turrets. this was a genuine design flaw for the hms monarch, it was brought up by the chief designer sir edward james reed kcb rfs, but he was overuled. he didnt think a turret ship should have either a forecastle or poop deck.

on a typical warship, youll see a small rise on either end of the ship. at the front/bow, you have the forecastle which was typically used as a defensive measure. at the back/stern, youd typically have the captain quarters within the hull and the roof of that is the poop deck. it would be used for either the captain or a helmsman or a first mate maybe to supervise the crew and their work.

reed, very correctly, did not want these measures because they interfered with the turrets. he also wanted much less rigging because the more wooden beams and rope and sail youve got, the less room the turrets have to fire.

he wrote that "the middle of the upper deck of a full-rigged ship is not a very eligible place for fighting large guns."

and coles and the lairds seemed to agree with this sentiment because their design corrected these flaws.

their solutions were to erect a hurricane deck to place the rigging on. this is an upper deck that is above the frame of the hull. they also used tripod masts to reduce rigging. they also placed the turrets within the hull in their own special gun deck.

now, just because youve corrected for some flaws doesnt mean you havent introduced several of your own which spoiler, the captain had a lot of flaws which we will be getting into.

captain had a length of 320ft or 97.54m; she had a beam (width at the widest part) of 53ft3 or 16.23m; her draught (the distance between the waterline and the keel/bottom of the hull) was 24ft10 or 7.57m; and her top speed was 15 knots which is about 17mph.

in a futile attempt at a balanced view, i will say that the speed was fairly impressive. most other ships had top speeds of 10-12 knots or about 11-14mph. the use of double propellers was a good choice.

one of the very few good choices.

see the captain was designed to displace or essentially weigh 6910 long tons, and was expected to have a freeboard of about 8ft or 2.4m.

a ships freeboard is the distance between her exposed upper deck and the waterline. typically, warships have high freeboards. its not quite as simple as the higher the freeboard, the more stable your ship is, but in general, higher freeboards do offer more stability. this is something the captain needed

see, most of her weight was high up in the ship which meant she had a low metacentric height. to not get into all of the complicated science that im not entirely sure i understand (dyspraxic nation rise up), lower metacentric heights tend to make ships more unstable.

[from wikipedia:]

so all of this is a bad design. apart from her impressive speed, she seemed like a ship with poor stability and a real risk of flooding because of the exposed gun decks. and with flooding, you might just fucking capsize 🚢⬆️↗️↘️🌊☠️

mr admiral sir robert spencer robins already raised concerns at the design stage in regards to the low freeboard and flooding. reed also raised concerns about the ship being too heavy and having too high a centre of gravity, but they were ignored.

if i had a nickel for every time edward james reed was overruled after raising a legitimate concern about the design of a turret ship, id have two nickels, but its weird its happened twice.

still, first lord of the admiralty (genuinely feel like this is a made up job) sir john pakington approved the design on the 23rd july 1866, though he did note that coles and the lairds would be held responsible for any failures.

if youre interested, john pakingtons full title is john somerset pakington 1st baron hampton gcb pc frs and he was a fucking tory, and the right honourable lord hampton, which okay, dude, you overcompensating for anything over there? pc means he was a member of his majestys most honourable privy council, who are all advisors yes-men to whichever bellend is on the crown.

moving past that cag-mag of a man, lets talk about how this mess got even worse. and you might be asking, "kai, how can it get worse? havent you already told me that the ship can easily sink?"

and you know, fair point, but you can always make your ship even more likely to sink.

see coles came down with an illness during the building of the ship. im not sure what it was; i cant find anything on it, but whatever it was, it meant he couldnt supervise the building of his ship. now, im not sure how much that would help considering he was the art curator turned amateur plumber in the metaphor, but maybe it would have done some good.

because when she was finished, she did not displace 6910 long tons. no, she displaced 7767 long tons. and her 8ft freeboard turned into a 6ft6 or 1.98m freeboard. she was floating 22 inches deeper than expected. oh, and her centre of gravity raised by 10 inches!

reed didnt just raise hell over this, he dragged heaven down too. and its not like he was wrong. the ship was a floating disaster.

hms captain had an angle of list of 21°. this means of she listed 21° or more, she would capsize.

now, theres no real average angle of list, but most people would say 40-50° as a reasonable yardstick. for some vessels, it might dip into the 30s°, but 21° is a ridiculously low angle of list.

for reference, this is a 20° angle.

its not much of an angle, is it?

and remember, the captain is meant to be an oceangoing vessel. the oceans dont exactly have a reputation for being calm.

unless youve got a direct telegram to poseidon and are in a place where you can ask him to calm down, the captains not gonna have fun.

and of course when reed raised his concerns, he was overuled.

if i had a nickel for every time edward james reed was overruled after raising a legitimate concern about the design of a turret ship, id have three nickels, and its kinda concerning that its happened three times.

instead, she was commissioned on the 30th april 1870 under captain hugh talbot burgoyne vc. to commission a ship is simply to place it into active service. also vc simply means burgoyne received the victoria cross whatever that one is.

anyway, she underwent several trials in the months after this and i guess everyone had pre-ordered their rose-coloured glasses because the captain won many supporters and was considered everything that coles had promised.

part of these trials were the gunnery trials. these took place in vigo and the captain was against both hms monarch and hms hercules, a non-turret ship. their target was a 600ft long, 60ft high rock. they each had 5 minutes of continuous firing.

all three ships had problems with aiming after the first few shots because the smoke emitted from the weapons meant they couldnt fucking see anything.

still, hms hercules had an accuracy rate of 65%, while hms monarch came in with a 40% rate and hms captain limped in with a 35% rate.

and im not just using "limped" as an exaggeration, these trials showed that when the turrets fired, it caused the ship to list and the list was 20°.

im sure you can see the problem there.

if you can, youre better than the admiralty who just ignored it and was like fantastic, she works. coles straight up had the entire admiralty hostage and the only person speaking up was reed.

if i had a nickel for every time edward james reed was overruled after raising a legitimate concern about the design of a turret ship, id have four nickels, which is great and all but id rather give reed a hug at this point.

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now the 35% accuracy didnt really matter if the captain was going to be used for shore bombardment. most of the time, youre not aiming for anything specific, youre just trying to cause as much damage as possible.

but that 20° list? that mattered.

it mattered a lot because on the 7th september 1870, she capsized.

shocking i know. only five months after being commissioned and everything.

that day, she was running trials in the bay of biscay during a storm when she was hit by a gale of wind. she rolled over and capsized.

there were over 500 people on board and only 18 survived. coles was among the dead. i hope their souls were able to find peace.

theres a memorial for them in st paul's cathedral in london if youd ever like to pay your respect to them.

now theres not much else to say about the captain other than the inquiry into the sinking blame the public for it.

they concluded that "the captain was built in deference to public opinion expressed in parliament and through other channels, and in opposition to views and opinions of the controller and his department" and this was pretty significant in victorian britain as it was unprecedented.

but realistically, it wasnt wrong. they were the ones backing coles the whole time.

so i guess if theres something to learn from this mess, its that if youre going to support a public figure, whether it be a celebrity or politician or scientist or whatever, take a step back and ask yourself "do i agree with what theyre saying or are they just very good at talking?"

im sure someones said it better than me, but you know, that sentiment. we can also laugh at how much of a disaster hms captain was.

[deckbuilderseattle]

Top Deck Builders in Seattle for Custom Outdoor Spaces

Think about using a Seattle deck builder to enhance the appearance of your outdoor space. Every residence in Seattle should have a well-constructed terrace, as residents enjoy outdoor activities greatly. A proficient deck builder can transform even the smallest yard into a comfortable, practical retreat that will enhance your quality of life and increase the value of your home. If you are seeking a modern, low-maintenance composite deck, a classic wood deck, or an eco-friendly design that will endure for years, a competent deck builder in Seattle can customize the project to meet your vision and budget. In Seattle's diverse environment, you need decks that are as distinctive as your residence. You can place these in the heart of an expansive garden or on modern rooftops. Hiring a deck constructor is essential if you reside in Lakewood and wish to establish a connection between your residence and the natural beauty that surrounds it. A well-designed balcony can serve as an ideal location to relax or host a party with a view, given the peace and quiet of Lakewood's landscape. Whether you desire a straightforward platform deck or a multi-level work of art, a Lakewood deck builder can bring your ideas to life. They have the ability to transform your concepts into a stunning outdoor area that allows you to savor each moment in style. 

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Best Gazebos Constructors in Woodstock

Are you looking for Best Gazebos Constructors in Woodstock? Then contact Oxford County Decks & Renovations. Visit them for more info.

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Top Decking Builders in Hornsby: Quality and Reliability

Deckingconstructions.com.au, the most highly regarded company in Hornsby, can revolutionize your outdoor area. Allow our skilled constructors to construct your ideal deck.

Decking Builders Hornsby

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WPC Decking Manufacturers in India

The search for materials that beautify and work is difficult in the world of this modern architecture and interior design era. Being long-lasting, multipurpose, and environmentally friendly, wood plastic composite (WPC) louvers have gained popularity with architects and constructors. Explores the benefits of WPC louvers in Bangalore, their most attractive features, and why Makmore is preferred over others for them.

[jeremy-ken-anderson]

Little Changes

Python Blackjack is coming along.

Got the command to include the dealer's info from a separate file.

from otherfilename import * You leave out the .py from the filename. In my case this was "from dealer import *" and also if you wanted to be super careful about imports you could replace the * with the name of specific functions you're importing - the * means "everything" here.

This enabled me to include the dealer's cards, meaning the game could come a lot closer to actual Blackjack than it had been, mechanically.

My first run-through included a lot of the rules but didn't feel at all the same because it was solo. So instead of the current state that has the real rules (You lose either if you bust or if you stay and the dealer's total turns out to be higher than yours. You win if you stay at a total that turns out to be higher than the dealer's), the first run had you win if you got 21, lose if you went bust, and otherwise...stay. It just said that you stayed at [your total].

Next up is refactoring to have the program make more sense, organization-wise. I wrote it mostly in turn order, and that worked because the whole game is functionally one turn, but for a more complex animal like a turn of FF Tactics or even a hand of Hearts, this first draft I made would have been completely unacceptable. I'm giving it a pass because I wanted to get started before I bothered with learning some of the stuff I knew I'd need before I finished - in this case, calling functions from other files - but now that I've got that skill I need this to read easier. This should be legible to someone who nominally knows how Blackjack works and has only the vaguest idea how Python works. Right now that's not at all true.

Admittedly, this isn't a game where there's enough repetition to warrant a lot of functions. But at the least we want:

constructor of deck

turn order (what most games would call "Main")

dealer setup

eventually, separate thing for betting/keeping track of player finances

Right now that constructor and the turn order are happening in the same file, which is unnecessary. The program I'm running to make it play Blackjack is called deck_dict.py for crying out loud.

Need to ask my cousin who worked at a casino for full dealer rules. The guide I found didn't show anything beyond "draw 1 face up and 1 face down" which seems to favor the player a bit too much (for instance if their visible card is a 2 you know they can't be above 13 as their 2-card total).

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Crafting Dreams: Unveiling the Magic of Deck Builders in Tukwila

Introduction: In the vibrant city of Tukwila, where innovation meets craftsmanship, a unique breed of artisans is quietly shaping the landscape – Deck Builder in Tukwila. These skilled professionals play a pivotal role in transforming outdoor spaces into havens of relaxation and entertainment. In this article, we will delve into the enchanting world of deck builders in Tukwila, exploring the artistry, trends, and the magic they bring to every project.

The Craftsmanship of Deck Builders: Deck building is more than just constructing wooden platforms; it is an art form that requires a delicate balance of creativity, engineering prowess, and an understanding of the client's vision. Tukwila's deck builders pride themselves on their ability to merge functionality with aesthetics, creating outdoor spaces that seamlessly integrate with the natural surroundings.

Trends and Innovations: As with any craft, deck building evolves with time. Tukwila's deck builders stay ahead of the curve by incorporating the latest trends and innovations into their projects. From sustainable materials to smart technology integration, these artisans infuse modern elements while maintaining a timeless appeal. The result? Decks that not only stand the test of time but also enhance the overall value of the property.

The Magic in Every Detail: What sets Tukwila's deck builders apart is their attention to detail. Every aspect of the project, from the selection of materials to the finishing touches, is meticulously curated. The magic lies in the small nuances – the choice of wood grains, the placement of lights, and the flow of the design. These nuances, when executed with precision, elevate a simple deck to a work of art.

Customization and Personalization: Tukwila's deck builders understand that every homeowner's dream is unique. Hence, they emphasize customization and personalization in their projects. Collaborating closely with clients, these craftsmen turn visions into reality, creating decks that reflect the homeowner's personality and lifestyle. Whether it's a cozy space for family gatherings or an extravagant entertainment area, Tukwila's deck builders are adept at tailoring their creations to meet diverse needs.

The Collaborative Process: The journey from concept to completion is a collaborative process between the deck builder and the homeowner. Tukwila's artisans prioritize communication, ensuring that clients are involved at every stage. This collaborative approach not only results in a satisfying end product but also fosters a sense of pride and ownership for the homeowners.

Conclusion: In Tukwila, deck builders are not just constructors; they are dreamweavers, turning outdoor spaces into enchanting realms of beauty and functionality. The city's deck building community is a testament to the harmonious marriage of craftsmanship, innovation, and client collaboration. As Tukwila continues to flourish, so does the magic woven by its deck builders, creating outdoor havens that stand as timeless testaments to the artistry within the city's heart.

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Paving Stone Constructor Massapequa: Enhancing Your Outdoor Space with Style and Functionality!

When it comes to transforming your outdoor space into a stunning and functional area, nothing beats the beauty and versatility of paved surfaces. And if you're in Massapequa, NY, in search of an experienced paving stone constructor, look no further than Tuozzolo and Son Construction. With our expertise in masonry and general contracting, we have established ourselves as a trusted provider of top-notch paving stone installation services. In this blog post, we will explore the benefits of paving stone construction and showcase how our team can help you create the outdoor oasis of your dreams.

One of the primary advantages of opting for paving stone construction is the remarkable enhancement it brings to the curb appeal of your property. The versatility of paving stones allows for endless design possibilities, enabling you to create a unique and inviting entrance that leaves a lasting impression on visitors. Whether you prefer a classic, timeless look or a contemporary, modern aesthetic, our skilled craftsmen can work with you to achieve the desired style.

Paving stone surfaces are renowned for their durability and longevity. Unlike traditional concrete or asphalt, which can crack and deteriorate over time, paving stones are renowned for their strength and resistance to wear and tear. They can withstand heavy foot traffic, vehicular loads, and even extreme weather conditions, making them an ideal choice for driveways, pathways, patios, and pool decks. In addition to their structural resilience, paving stones also require minimal maintenance, offering you a hassle-free solution for your outdoor spaces.

At Tuozzolo and Son Construction, we understand that every homeowner has unique preferences and design visions. That's why we offer a wide range of paving stone options to cater to diverse styles and tastes. Whether you desire the classic elegance of natural stone or the sleek, contemporary appeal of manufactured pavers, we have the perfect solution for you. Our team will guide you through the design selection process, considering factors such as color, texture, and pattern, to create a visually stunning outdoor space that complements your home's architecture and surroundings.

Paving stone construction allows for boundless creativity, enabling you to personalize your outdoor space to reflect your lifestyle and personality. With our expertise and attention to detail, we can help you achieve intricate designs, such as captivating geometric patterns or captivating mosaic motifs. Whether you desire a cohesive, coordinated look or an eclectic blend of colors and shapes, our team can turn your vision into a reality.

At Tuozzolo and Son Construction, we take pride in our commitment to excellence. Our team of experienced professionals possesses the necessary skills and expertise to deliver flawless paving stone installations. From accurate site preparation to precise laying techniques, we ensure every detail is meticulously executed to create a finished product that surpasses your expectations. We prioritize open communication and exceptional customer service throughout the entire process, providing you with peace of mind and confidence in our abilities.

Investing in paving stone construction can significantly enhance the beauty, functionality, and value of your outdoor space in Massapequa, NY. With the expertise of Tuozzolo and Son Construction, you can transform your property into a breathtaking oasis that you'll enjoy for years to come. From initial design concepts to the final installation, our team will work closely with you, combining our skills, knowledge, and commitment to create an outdoor space that surpasses your dreams. So, why wait? Contact us today on your paving stone construction.

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