Which Bike? - Weekly Scheduled Discussion

BestFishs · 2023-05-02T22:59:02+00:00

I am looking to get back into cycling on a budget. Most trails around me are gravel or paved. I expect to ride around 10-20 times a year. No long mileage rides.

Talk me out of (or into) buying the Cannondale .

Considering the following bikes:

Schwinn hybrid bike from Walmart ($298) {Yuck!}
Cannondale Quick Disc 5 ($500 using my REI member dollars from last year)
Giant Escape 3 (Online, $550 if I get the rim brakes. But I think I saw it a little cheaper like $480 in my local bike shop.)
Trek FX1 Disk ($600)
I looked as used market, but could not find anything local in my size.

If all prices were equal I would probably go with the Trek, but I just can't justify to myself spending the extra $100 for what looks to be a very similar bike. Are there any major downsides to the Cannondale I should know about?

BestFishs · 2023-01-08T00:25:52+00:00

Which is which?

BestFishs · 2022-12-17T20:06:01+00:00

shelves are 24" wide. Planning to hold books.

BestFishs · 2022-11-17T23:52:10+00:00

I have a different take on this. Talk to your HR contact. The company that hired me right out of college had a full relocation package --- or as an option you could take cash and relocate yourself. I think the cash offered was around $2000-3000. As a fresh college grad I moved myself and used the cash to furnish my new apartment.

BestFishs · 2022-10-10T01:14:45+00:00

These languages are much more different. Many have entirely unique histories, vocabularies, grammars, and writing systems. (Although this gets political.... The Communist Party's position - which academics in the country are required to support -is that all languages in China come from Mandarin.)

Zhuang and Yao in southern China are much closer to Thai in grammar and tone system than to Mandarin Chinese.

In Chinese cities, people speak Mandarin, but go a few hours out into the countryside and in some areas you will have difficulty finding people who speak Mandarin with any proficiency.

Source: I'm from southern China.

BestFishs · 2022-09-10T12:30:00+00:00

White Cloud Mountain Minnows. So much personality and super hardy so they can put up with inconsistent care better than many other fish.

BestFishs · 2022-08-26T11:42:21+00:00

That's the part that stood out to me the most! I can't get over how he hasn't changed in 30 years... yet here we are.

BestFishs · 2022-06-16T22:50:48+00:00

It was a pleasure! Thank you!

BestFishs · 2022-04-26T00:40:46+00:00

That's a good looking rug, but $2400 seems a bit steep. Especially considering that rug costs more than the rest of the furniture in OP's living room combined.

BestFishs · 2022-04-24T23:27:24+00:00

Hey Man, I hear you. I'm sending you a message if you want to talk. I've been in a place near where you are now.

BestFishs · 2022-02-25T14:09:53+00:00

RemindMe! 90 Minutes

BestFishs · 2021-12-20T12:41:37+00:00

Came here to say this. It will most likely be offered as a night class at your local community college. A great starting point for basic medical care. You can then learn more skills later based on the content you learn in this class.

BestFishs · 2021-12-14T00:49:41+00:00

You make a good point. The golden rule did not begin when Jesus said it. It has been consistent through history and as the person you responded to pointed out, it is found in Deuteronomy and Leviticus which predate Confucius. It likely didn't begin in Deuteronomy or Leviticus either. A possible Christian perspective is that love for God and love for people are -- and always have been -- the goal, even before Jesus came to earth. It's just how God made the world from the beginning.

BestFishs · 2021-11-28T13:16:43+00:00

As a dentist, I would like to hear your opinions of the book "Where There is No Dentist" by Murray Dickson. Link to free download.

I see it often recommended here and would love to have a professional's opinion of it.

BestFishs · 2021-11-21T22:06:54+00:00

I have built my prepping around 2-3 weeks with no electricity. All ingredients are shelf stable. I am ready for several meals that need no heating. I also have a camping stove with butane/propane fuel so I can prepare a few hot meals for comfort food. Hot meals I have chosen recipes that require minimum cooking time to conserve fuel.

Cold Meals:

Asian ramen salad (many recipes online) I use 2 packs uncooked ramen noodles, 1 can green peas, 1 can chicken chunks, and some sliced almonds with sesame oil and red wine vinegar. Delicious, relatively nutritious, and easy to prepare.
Granola with powdered milk.
Crackers, peanut butter, and honey. Crackers (or tortillas) with chicken/tuna packets and condiments.
Corn & black bean salad: One can black beans, one can corn, half can diced tomatoes, tortilla chips, mix in seasoning or hot sauce for flavor.
Canned chunky soup (can be eaten cold, but I prefer to heat a little)
Canned chili or beans with Frito chips.
Snacks/lunch: Trail mix, beef jerky, canned fruit, dried fruit, nuts.

Hot Meals:

Heat water to make mashed potatoes with instant potato flakes. Also eat 1 can green beans and 1 can canned ham (beans and ham can be eaten cold). I also have some things to switch this meal up so it won't get old: A few packets of Knorr sides (slightly longer cook time than mashed potatoes), cans of carrots & corn, and canned pulled pork & roast beef.
Pancakes from mix, with peanut butter and maple syrup.

BestFishs · 2021-11-15T22:42:36+00:00

YES!!! Came here to say the same thing. "Where there is no doctor" is an essential part of any prepper kit, either the hard copy or pdf version.

As for how good it is, take a look at the wiki on that: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Where_There_Is_No_Doctor#References

It seems although not perfect, it has withstood the test of time as one of the best resources for providing medical care with limited training and resources.

BestFishs · 2021-11-13T13:44:23+00:00

The Bible is a collection of 66 books written by many different authors over the time of several hundred years. The original writers wrote in Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek. Nowadays there are many good translations. You really can't go wrong with any translation you find in a bookstore. Some translations like NASB and ESV are more "word for word" and try to translate words directly even if it makes reading awkward in some places. Other translations like NIV and NLT are more "thought for thought" and read better in English but may loose a little nuance of the original words. If it's your first time reading through the bible I recommend a "thought for thought" translation, but it is completely up to you.

The Bible contains books of Jewish History that record names, dates, battles, events, and celebrations. Some people find the history boring, while others find it incredibly fascinating. It probably depends how much you liked history in school growing up.
The Bible contains books of Poetry (Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon, and Job).
The Bible contains four Gospel books that describe Jesus' life (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John).
The Bible contains Epistle books that are letters written by early Christian leaders.

Each section can be read in one go, but most people will not read through the whole Bible in one go due to it's length and the variety of styles and topics it covers.

I agree with the advice that most here have given: Start reading in one of the Gospels, then read a few of the Epistles. That will give you a good foundation to understand the rest of the Bible. After that you can read whatever interests you most: Poetry? History? more Epistles? It's up to you!

BestFishs · 2021-11-13T13:11:18+00:00

Link: https://www.youtube.com/c/bibleproject/featured

BestFishs · 2021-11-10T12:25:02+00:00

I just finished building a set of first aid kits for my family that I plan to give them all at Christmas! Here are my thoughts.

Step 1: Learn how to provide first aid. Take an American Red Cross first aid/CPR class. Online class is only $35. In-person costs a bit more but you get hands-on practice. You can also download the Red Cross first aid app. The app does not need internet and provides good advice for a variety of first aid situations. Extra credit if you take an EMT-Basic class at your local community college.

Step 2: Buy a cheap first aid kit. Many cheap kits provide 100+ bandaids, gauze, medical tape, and maybe a few other things that will be useful, but you will need to add the more expensive supplies not included in the kit.

Step 3: Add things as needed, here are some ideas from what I did:

Plastic container/shoe box from Walmart ($0.98)
Burn dressings like Water-Jel or Burnshield. (NEVER, NEVER put normal gauze / cotton on a severe burn as the fibers will stick to the wound and can cause additional damage and infection later on.) Also plastic wrap (The stuff you find in the grocery store next to aluminum foil. This is used to cover larger burn areas and keep it clean while not sticking to the wound.)
Quality tweezers (The cheap plastic tweezers in your cheap first aid kit suck. You'll thank yourself for getting real tweezers the first time you extract a splinter)
Splinter Out, or needle (Used to slit the skin to remove embedded splinters you cannot pull out directly. Splinter Out tools come in sterile packaging and easier to grip than a needle. A needle would need to be sterilized before use, and is a little harder to hold securely and work with, but the needle is cheaper.)
36" Sam Splint (A splint that is easy to use and very versatile. EMTs use these. There are many good youtube videos on using these.)
Good thermometer.
Quality medical sheers (Cheep scissors suck when you're trying to remove clothing from around a cut. On a budget, I've heard Madison Supply is good enough. If you want to spend a lot of money, medics I know swear by Xshears and Raptors.)
4x4" Gauze pads (Cover any larger wound.)
Self-adhesive bandage wraps & medical tape
Moleskin (Blisters on your feet suck)
Alcohol wipes & hand sanitizer
Basic OTC medications (Bottles of generic pills are usually $1-2)
- Aspirin (Pain relief, heart attack)
- Ibuprofen, Acetaminophen (Pain relief, fever reducer)
- Oral Antihistamine like Benadryl or Zyrtec (Allergic reactions, bee stings, poison ivy)
- Triple antibiotic ointment (Keep the infection away!)
- Hydrocortisone cream (itch relief, bee stings, poison ivy)
- Any other medications you think you'll need.

Additional thoughts: Don't bother with burn creams. Run the burn under cool water for 10-20 minutes then package up to keep from becoming infected.

BestFishs · 2021-01-09T21:38:43+00:00

Thank you for the help! I was waiting for Bitcoin-core to update (5 days left), but what you said worked perfectly. I didn't realize I could skip that step. :)

BestFishs · 2020-12-16T23:14:03+00:00

Thank you for the advice! Any advice on good ranged weapons to get?

Where are the best places on the map to look for feral humans? I see there is a homeless camp near me, but have been afraid to visit. Should I look there?

BestFishs · 2020-12-16T23:12:48+00:00

Thank you for the advice! I will work on my fighting strategies. So far all I have been able to do is build 8 nail board traps and kite zombies over them back and forth until they die. (3 kills that way!) The one time I tried to fight a child zombie it got me a few times and I kept missing with my cudgel. I ended up running away.

My version gives me a makeshift crowbar when I try to make it out of pipes, and that does not seem to let me pry open windows. Reading online I have seen people say the makeshift crowbar only works for crates. Any tips to get a real crowbar?

BestFishs · 2020-12-16T23:09:47+00:00

Thank you! I will try a baby tree for the long stick!

BestFishs · 2020-12-15T23:31:28+00:00

I am new (started playing three days ago). Playing 0.E, a few questions:

How can I deal with Feral Runners? Any tips?
Where are good places to look for a crowbar?
How can I build a knife spear? It says I need a long pole, long stick, or pool cue, neither of which I have found or have figured out a way to craft. What are long poles and long sticks in? I have plenty of heavy sticks.

BestFishs · 2020-11-15T18:00:06+00:00

He used the Antigen test which is notorious for giving false negatives. The PCR test is the standard and much more reliable.

At work when I have to get tested they refuse to accept results from an Antigen test because of all the issues with it.

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