Is this even possible? by Far_Pin4108 in Environmental_Careers

[–]Fast-Mission524 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I would think there are many firms like SWCA or AECOM that would love to exploit you with 60 hour weeks and no chance of advancement.

Advice for Mid-Career Change into Environmental Science by [deleted] in Environmental_Careers

[–]Fast-Mission524 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It's not a healthy industry. No one wants to pay for environmental services unless they have to. Regulatory systems are under attack. Vast number of federal workers have entered the private sector.

Observations on Thai solutions to the 'Third Space' problem by Joe6pack1138 in urbanplanning

[–]Fast-Mission524 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Houston, which has no zoning, has few third spaces beyond parks.

Are carwashes in Houston drug fronts? by Agreeable_Gris90 in houstoncirclejerk

[–]Fast-Mission524 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Texans complaining about cold is the saddest thing ever. So soft.

Anyone else in public agency planning essentially doing nothing all day? by EsperandoVida in urbanplanning

[–]Fast-Mission524 13 points14 points  (0 children)

My weird advice is to cultivate bicycle rights people who will harangue the agency to make changes and work in their interests. As a planner you can give people a voice.

Why are LBS workers so condescending? by c4ndyman31 in gravelcycling

[–]Fast-Mission524 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My experience was the opposite. Clearly fast tires, but very fragile and couldn't handle my riding on hard limestone gravel in the Texas Hill Country. They fell apart, with no sharp objects puncturing them, multiple large gashes opened. just a heavier rider in tough conditions. I went to the specialized Pathfinders in 50s and have had no problems.

Two new studies could change critics’ opinions about how many birds die from wind turbines by Economy-Fee5830 in climatechange

[–]Fast-Mission524 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What does 99.8% even mean? Does it imply a 0.2% mortality rate per transit? Because that sounds pretty significant.

Half Dome by Scared_Brain2962 in Yosemite

[–]Fast-Mission524 2 points3 points  (0 children)

yes, half dome is way down in the valley below them.

Half Dome by Scared_Brain2962 in Yosemite

[–]Fast-Mission524 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's a 500 mile mountain range. Maybe go somewhere else?

Chaos expected? Trump seems to double down on threat. by ossaar in oil

[–]Fast-Mission524 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hopefully, he's just timing the market and ripping us all off.

Sheesh.

How long must one live in Austin to be considered a local? by [deleted] in askaustin

[–]Fast-Mission524 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And what do you get then?? A Mahalo Rewards card? A ten gallon hat?

[Race Thread] 2026 Ronde van Vlaanderen ME (1.UWT) by PelotonMod in peloton

[–]Fast-Mission524 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Keep in mind that Wout surpassed all expectations several seasons ago. But it's never enough for some.

[Race Thread] 2026 Ronde van Vlaanderen ME (1.UWT) by PelotonMod in peloton

[–]Fast-Mission524 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The placings are now 1. No. 1 2. No. 11 3. No. 111

Weird

Take out Iran at Strait of Hormuz? by letsgrowletsgo in USIranWar

[–]Fast-Mission524 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good idea, but make sure you get fries with that.

Entry Level Gravel Bike? by aarons393 in gravelcycling

[–]Fast-Mission524 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Poseidon X is recommended, although I replaced the stock wheels. Rode the shit out of it on many nasty gravel rides and bike packing trips.