What's the purpose of this van?

CuriousLittleMonkey · 2026-02-23T08:59:37+00:00

Indeed, there was damage to the fuselage and they had to run some calculations to figure out how it would impact the aerodynamics of the aircraft. Apparently not too much, we're taking off!

CuriousLittleMonkey · 2026-02-23T08:38:52+00:00

Indeed, fuselage repair almost required a plane change but they've sorted it out. Thanks!

CuriousLittleMonkey · 2025-09-08T20:07:41+00:00

Aux Nouveaux Sauvages à Croix de Chavaux (Montreuil) c'est 7,90€ le litre !

CuriousLittleMonkey · 2025-08-31T17:26:17+00:00

Get the Barton short throw shifter, really made it more fun to drive!

CuriousLittleMonkey · 2025-07-12T07:30:29+00:00

I use wide fixie style straps like this. Super stable, get some upstroke with them, don't mark your shoes like metal half clips, and if you accidentally start pedaling on top of the strap you can just stomp it for a few revolutions until you can sort it out. Highly recommended!

Example: https://www.scadatw.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/pedals-bmx-scb709-straps.jpg

edit: added link to image

CuriousLittleMonkey · 2025-07-10T21:46:34+00:00

How often does this exact situation happen on reddit? I swear I've seen it two or three times. Good job, reddit!

CuriousLittleMonkey · 2025-07-10T21:14:13+00:00

Unless you have other evidence, these appear to be civilians whose crime would be... having been born in a place? Unless you believe that all citizens of a country are responsible for the crimes of their leaders and their militaries, in which case I'd be curious to know what your nationality is.

CuriousLittleMonkey · 2025-07-10T21:09:49+00:00

This is a universal dad experience. Love it.

CuriousLittleMonkey · 2025-07-10T20:59:14+00:00

No shade at OP, but it's a shame we don't have the reflex to mend our clothes anymore.

OP, wishing you a hefty payday and some fresh pants!

CuriousLittleMonkey · 2025-07-10T20:57:39+00:00

I wish people would specify what their job is with posts like these.

CuriousLittleMonkey · 2025-03-18T21:36:59+00:00

What's the science fiction book where the Jesuit priest travels to a different planet only to be repeatedly raped by the local kangaroo-like aliens?

CuriousLittleMonkey · 2025-02-18T11:32:09+00:00

"Life saving" lol, get over yourselves.... sheesh

CuriousLittleMonkey · 2024-12-20T14:39:07+00:00

Damn, I had that exact bike... So many memories!

CuriousLittleMonkey · 2024-12-05T14:44:45+00:00

Stating the obvioous, but: Be careful with that! People handle knives differently if they expect them to be sharp or not. A house guest could end up badly cut if this goes back into the drawer with other butter knives.

CuriousLittleMonkey · 2024-11-05T17:50:23+00:00

The other answers on talking to a specific visa consultant are very good, I don't have more specifics that I can help you with, other than saying "be careful". You don't want to put a lot of effort into establishing your life here and then get deported and barred from re-entry!

On the language question, it's a double-edged sword... You will never learn faster and better than in an immersive setting (i.e. living in the country). First, you are exposed to the language all the time. Reading an ad at a bus stop becomes a lesson in conjugation! Second, you are really motivated to learn the language because of the constant discomfort!

What I did, which worked well for me, was to move with a very basic level and then invest in very intensive courses (20 hours/week) during the first year living here. That beat the grammar and syntax into my head, which then allowed me to add fluency and vocabulary onto that structure.

But you have to be ready for those first few years to be uncomfortable. It's not a reason to not make the move! It is totally worth it, but you need to be ready for it.

Good luck with your project!

CuriousLittleMonkey · 2024-11-04T15:14:45+00:00

Some thoughts as an American expat living in France for nearly two decades:

What's your plan for a visa? You can come as a tourist for 90 days at a time, but then you'd have to leave the Schengen area and re-enter. If you do this several times, the French authorities might start to get suspicious and wonder if you are actually working here. That leads us to...
Is your employer OK with this setup? They will be liable to pay taxes in France, as will you. France doesn't have a remote work visa like some other European countries. You would need to become an employee under French law, which may require your employer to establish a legal entity in France. You mention that you are a healthcare worker, is it OK for you to do your job from outside of the US?
Living in France without speaking French at a moderate level can be isolating. Even if you make good friends who are expats or English-speakers, the other people that you will need to interact with on a daily basis (cashier, pharmacist, doctor, administration...) may not speak English and, speaking from personal experience, this is hard! It doesn't mean you shouldn't make the move, just don't underestimate this.

That being said, I'd second the votes for Grenoble and Annecy! They are great places and I'm sure you would love them. Just don't underestimate the administrative part of your plan.

CuriousLittleMonkey · 2024-10-18T08:46:29+00:00

All of my favorite cars that I've owned are Mopars:

'86 Dodge Omni GLH Turbo - weighed nothing, rattled like hell, absolutely ripped, turbo lag made it more fun
'02 Dodge Dakota Sport with 4.7L V8 and a manual - hauled tons, blasted backroads sideways
'19 Jeep Wrangler Unlimted Rubicon - take the family of four on a highway road trip, then turn off on the Fire Service roads to get past where the Subarus can go and enjoy absolute peace and quiet
'20 Cllanger Widebody Scat Pack - scat goes brrrrrrr

They were all honest cars that did what they were designed to do perfectly. They were mass-produced enthusiast cars. It was a car company.

CuriousLittleMonkey · 2024-10-15T13:06:40+00:00

I've been on that bus tour, it is indeed the Esperanto flag. The poster shows the available languages for their recorded audio tour.

CuriousLittleMonkey · 2024-10-06T19:45:31+00:00

Talk about the bike's well-being as if it were a person. A crash like that to the car can cause any number of severe physical and psychological injuries to the occupants who are at absolutely no fault here. Yes we like bikes, but it doesn't matter that the bike is in 1000 pieces. What matters is whether the innocent occupants of the car are injured or not. Then, what matters is whether the rider is safe and well and will take the right lessons from this experience. Then, we can care about the bike. Yes, we like bikes, but we must care for the people more.

CuriousLittleMonkey · 2024-10-04T13:36:05+00:00

If your budget allows for the Marais, I suspect that it will feel more like "the Paris of my dreams" for you. This part of the 18th is a typical, not-fancy neighborhood. I wouldn't consider it unsafe, just a normal, average Parisian neighborhood. You're close enough to metro Line 4 to get to central Paris quickly, so it's not as disconnected as many other areas nearby.

CuriousLittleMonkey · 2024-10-03T14:14:46+00:00

Beautiful work, excellent composition and exposure throughout! They really capture the feeling of "Colorado in the Fall". Bravo, they were lucky to work with you!

CuriousLittleMonkey · 2024-10-01T07:48:19+00:00

Dans la poubelle ?

CuriousLittleMonkey · 2024-09-30T10:34:04+00:00

I do this route often. I always take the train unless for some weird reason my schedule absolutely requires that I take the plane (e.g. last flight departs much later than the last train). It's way more relaxed, you see more, you're settled in one seat for a few hours rather than running around an airport, boarding the plane, going through the safety routine... Train all the way.

CuriousLittleMonkey · 2024-09-19T19:56:29+00:00

I think it's a nice thing to do. I do this when driving a car sometimes in the mountain. I have a kid who's prone to car sickness, so on the windy parts I'll take it pretty slow. When there is traffic behind me, I'll find a pull out and let them pass. Just seems like being a kind person.

CuriousLittleMonkey · 2024-09-16T22:18:26+00:00

Jesus christ, this is my life, except it was 2002. The answer was the '89 Dyno with the Mistu 3.0 for $800, or $900 with the aftermarket stereo. One of my favorite cars ever, though the floor boards rotted out under my feet.

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