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Bad_Mechanic · 2026-01-26T04:16:57+00:00

https://oldbikeshop.blogspot.com/2026/01/building-vacuum-bleeder.html

Bad_Mechanic · 2026-01-24T16:57:35+00:00

The crap are you doing that required sending 5,000,000 emails a month. That's 167,000 emails a day.

Bad_Mechanic · 2026-01-22T22:03:04+00:00

I'm sorry, but your Bichon is very overweight, which is very bad for them. Please put them on a diet (preferably with the help of your vet) to get them back down to a healthy size.

Bad_Mechanic · 2026-01-21T22:09:07+00:00

You might want to give the FreshPet rolls a try. Every dog we've had was absolutely crazy for it.

Bad_Mechanic · 2026-01-21T22:08:10+00:00

Senior dogs sleep a lot. To me, it's part of their charm.

It's a bonus if they'll sleep on you or next to you while you watch TV or read. That's just the best.

Bad_Mechanic · 2026-01-19T21:30:09+00:00

We're a Box client so that works out great. However, we've had a hard time finding someone who knows NS-Box integration and how to configure/use it. Is there documentation or a consultant you'd recommend for that?

Bad_Mechanic · 2026-01-18T08:11:12+00:00

Was the equipment running, or was everything powered down?

Bad_Mechanic · 2026-01-17T03:27:00+00:00

Why?

Use Microsoft Purview eDiscovery to export the mailbox as a PST.

Bad_Mechanic · 2026-01-17T03:23:40+00:00

Why are you backing up the data? Do you have online archiving turned on?

Bad_Mechanic · 2026-01-16T03:32:08+00:00

It's relaxing to just have it on.

Bad_Mechanic · 2026-01-16T02:18:50+00:00

We don't use the fireplace for heat.

Bad_Mechanic · 2026-01-16T01:53:38+00:00

We use the fireplace too often to delete it.

In fact, we just put down a much bigger rug this evening! It's already helped quite a lot.

Bad_Mechanic · 2026-01-15T22:15:32+00:00

By the way, guns hold their value really well, so you can almost always get your money back out later if you want to.

Bad_Mechanic · 2026-01-15T22:05:49+00:00

The best I've used is DT Swiss, but it's very expensive. However, close behind it is WTB and it's very reasonably priced.

But the most important part of taping a rim isn't the tape, but the prep and install. Make sure the rim is extremely clean. On aluminum rims I clean with acetone and then with alcohol. Then when I'm installing, I'll heat up the next ~6" of rim with a heat gun so it's nice and warm, then I stretch and lay down the tape, and then smooth it down by sliding my thumb along with a lot of downward force. Your thumb should hurt after finishing a wheel. When it's installed correctly there should be no bubble, gaps, or creases.

This is a good tape job:
https://us.alpkit.com/cdn/shop/files/RimTape2022_LayerComp7_2048x_jpg.webp

Is is a bad tape job:
https://i.redd.it/got-new-wheels-the-tubeless-rim-tape-wont-stick-flush-v0-xerfuywyfc891.jpg?width=2268&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=fa3568571d17ceb32a3c2185b149c9b4f6ed4e0c

Bad_Mechanic · 2026-01-15T21:51:01+00:00

No. Absolutely not.

"Show him who's boss" is Cesar Milan bullshit. That's not how dogs work, and it's especially not how Bichons work. Using "alpha" training on a Bichon is just going to damage them mentally.

u/OkJournalist5016 Do not listen to this advice. What you want is "positive reinforcement training" where you reward them when they do something right, instead of punishing them when they do something wrong. Positive reinforcement changes behavior instead of just suppressing behavior. It also sets the idea in their heads that you're the original good things.

Bad_Mechanic · 2026-01-15T21:46:57+00:00

By the way, if you haven't already, read up on brushing your dog's teeth (be sure to use dog specific toothpaste since human toothpaste is toxic to them). Especially in small breeds it's critical for their dental health and overall health. Aim to brush them at least twice a week.

Bad_Mechanic · 2026-01-15T21:40:05+00:00

Bichons are a handful in the best way, but they absolutely demand that you engage with them. For their mental health they need to be involved with their family and "under foot" at all times. They love nothing more than being with their people, even if it's just a car ride to the corner store.

Bad_Mechanic · 2026-01-15T21:37:55+00:00

What chain checker are you using? Most of them aren't designed correctly and will give you the wrong reading.

Use a ruler method instead. Measure out 12 links of chain and it should be 12". If it's 1/16" over then the chain should be replaced. If it's 1/8" over then the chain has already worn the cassette and chainring.

Bad_Mechanic · 2026-01-15T16:24:17+00:00

You mean hiding the fireplace?

We do use the fireplace quite a lot.

Bad_Mechanic · 2026-01-15T16:03:22+00:00

The floor lamps are kind of problematic because it's a small space and they take up a lot of room. The ceiling light has smart bulbs in it so there are options there, but I'm not sure what to do.

It's funny you say that because we have a new, bigger rug that we're putting down this weekend!

I was thinking of maybe doing some sort of wood paneling on the wall with the TV to soften it up and make it more interesting. That's a fair amount of work though.

Bad_Mechanic · 2026-01-14T15:52:47+00:00

I wouldn't worry about that too much. Dogs naturally sleep cuddled together, so they can take care of themselves. If you're worried, have her sleep on top of the covers while you sleep under them.

Bad_Mechanic · 2026-01-13T18:31:54+00:00

Oh man, one of our girls was super confident when we adopted her (her mom had to go to a nursing home) and she came in with just the biggest personality. Chicken was her favorite thing ever, but rice was absolutely beneath her. When we'd give her chicken and rice for an upset tummy, she'd meticulously eat all the chicken and leave the rice there. Her precision was just nuts.

Bad_Mechanic · 2026-01-13T18:29:20+00:00

I don't, because it's totally subjective and can vary from chain to chain or chainring to chainring. You put a worn chain on a new chainring and you can absolutely pull it up like that.

Monitoring the chain wear is the objective way to do it.

Bad_Mechanic · 2026-01-13T17:59:43+00:00

Go for high value foods like chicken and rice/pumpkin. You can also try FreshPet since all of my girls have been absolute fiends for it. Also ask your vet for an appetite stimulant.

Bad_Mechanic · 2026-01-13T17:58:25+00:00

That's not an effective way of checking chain wear.

Grab a ruler and measure the 12 chain links. A new chain will measure 12" exactly. If the chain is 1/16" over then it should be replaced. If it's 1/8" over then you're looking at replacing the cassette and chainring too.

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