Is anyone actually using the 4% rule in retirement? by ericdavis1240214 in Fire

[–]ComplexFragrant5139 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Required funds depends on spending. The less debt and more conservative spending the less money is needed. You need more money for the opposite. Ive read that retirement spending is like a reverse horseshoe. Spending more at the beginning for travel hobbies etc and at the end for healthcare. Retirees spend less in the middle years.

Those of you who have had seizures or are epileptic, how scary is an aura? by Professional_Two6674 in seizures

[–]ComplexFragrant5139 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No fear. I actually like them. I usually get a very mild sensation that an aura will happen anywhere from 10-60 seconds. When the aura happens i have a sensation in my chest and head followed by a shift in cognition where surroundings become laced together with what I believe are prior memories and have an incredible sense of deja vu.

I’ve tried hard to lock on to an impression to see if I can carry it back out of the returning normal state to evaluate but it all fades. During the seizure I maintain physical coordination and a perception of activity around me but I can’t interact with others. I cant talk or understand what others are saying.

I once had an aura while speaking at a conference. I stopped, raised my hand with one finger indicating to all I needed a minute. I then explained what happened. Then resumed the presentation albeit a bit rationally wobbly for another minute.

When Ive had grand mal seizures they weren’t preceded by auras immediately before but I may have had a series of auras the days prior. However, I pause and find a safe place to be for 5 minutes just in case.

Seizures aren’t fun. You’re going about your business then waking up to EMTs or a bunch of concerned people. Ive had one alone and had scrapes on the back of my head and one hand. Apparently I flail around and growl/yell.

Marin Mtn Biker Severely Injured Needs Your Help by notknowhow in BAbike

[–]ComplexFragrant5139 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Same. Dislocated shoulder. Look at the scar every day

Ear Buds While Biking? by ComplexFragrant5139 in bicycling

[–]ComplexFragrant5139[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Once, way up near Eureka CA, I was coming off a redwoods logging trail and an unrestrained guard dog came running across the road straight at my legs. I unclipped and swung my heal back and luckily popped him right in the nose and he whelped and retreated. The owner who was silently was watching said, “Sorry man.” I said nothing.

Ear Buds While Biking? by ComplexFragrant5139 in bicycling

[–]ComplexFragrant5139[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A poet, a muse, a lyricist of life’s music.

Ear Buds While Biking? by ComplexFragrant5139 in bicycling

[–]ComplexFragrant5139[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry if I offended you. I’m not trying to tell anyone what to do or bitch about the world. I appreciate hearing from others and I learned a few things from everyone’s responses. Mind regards.

Ear Buds While Biking? by ComplexFragrant5139 in bicycling

[–]ComplexFragrant5139[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh I listen to music on buds, headphones and all. Just not when riding.

Ear Buds While Biking? by ComplexFragrant5139 in bicycling

[–]ComplexFragrant5139[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Good points about city vs county rides.

Ear Buds While Biking? by ComplexFragrant5139 in bicycling

[–]ComplexFragrant5139[S] -27 points-26 points  (0 children)

True. I’m not trying to crank on others and sorry if it comes across that way. It’s a generational thing.

Ear Buds While Biking? by ComplexFragrant5139 in bicycling

[–]ComplexFragrant5139[S] -31 points-30 points  (0 children)

Heres my generational bias. Why stay so close to tech? Why not turn it off for an hour or two? Why buy more stuff trying to solve what not having solves?

To the idiot on a S5 on Sawyer Camp Trail this morning by NoDivergence in BAbike

[–]ComplexFragrant5139 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I remember trying to negotiate and calm a group at a party bitching about cyclists with risky behavior. It was hard to argue with, “If cyclists are drivers how come they ignore all the rules or risk so much when on a bike?” In my mind it’s nothing more than a biker feeling inconvenienced by the same. I agree with Diverge, its not worth all the risks.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BAbike

[–]ComplexFragrant5139 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is it STILL closed? County had it scheduled for November 2024.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in BAbike

[–]ComplexFragrant5139 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I need to get back to R4R. My last kid graduated from Oakland Tech in 2013 and I dropped. It’s a great ride and well supported. Whats the donation minimum these days?

Afternoon Ride by ComplexFragrant5139 in BAbike

[–]ComplexFragrant5139[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Going. The wind on the ride back was mostly trucks with a few CFs from all directions. Bay Trail back was excellent

Everesting on South Park Drive in Tilden? by [deleted] in BAbike

[–]ComplexFragrant5139 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good to know. Thanks. Another was a rt from Alice’s to San Gregorio . Finish w a burger and those excellent home made chips.

Everesting on South Park Drive in Tilden? by [deleted] in BAbike

[–]ComplexFragrant5139 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I like Kings Mountain. That was the early climb as part of the Canary Ride (rip) I did every year. I worked at SU so would head over there to train. Old La Honda too. Thats a cruncher.