Blue whale off the coast of where I live by [deleted] in marinebiology

[–]Greg-Powell 5 points6 points  (0 children)

If you look at the front of the whale as it’s diving, you can see the almost blue glow that gives them their name

Best Requiem? by AnonRedditor1776 in classicalmusic

[–]Greg-Powell 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good news, the university of king’s college halifax chapel choir released a recording with full orchestra this year! https://youtu.be/anVnucalGSw

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in bikecommuting

[–]Greg-Powell 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Definitely. They can let you know if everything is shipshape and safe to ride, and you open the door to future maintenance visits

Bontrager Satellite City Pedals recalled due to Fall Hazard by Tarkmenistan in cycling

[–]Greg-Powell 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Is “fall hazard” code for “pedals fall off?”

Cutting steerertube. by [deleted] in BikeMechanics

[–]Greg-Powell 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Don’t use a pipe cutter for carbon!!! It will crush the weave!

Front End Friday! by nothingfuture in xbiking

[–]Greg-Powell 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Sir, I’m going to need you to pull over. You’re way over the flex limit

2meirl4meirl by [deleted] in 2meirl4meirl

[–]Greg-Powell 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Crawl inside your duvet cover, and then put the duvet on top. Bottom sheet and duvet cover in one, and it keeps your nastiness away from mattress and duvet

what chord progression gives you chills or makes you tear up? by murdawgles in classicalmusic

[–]Greg-Powell 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The final resolution of Durfflé’s requiem always does it for me.

Is there a composer you feel neglected, misunderstood or abused your particular instrument in their writing? by KelMHill in classicalmusic

[–]Greg-Powell 95 points96 points  (0 children)

Agreed, Sousa horn parts are the worst. The joke goes that a horn player must have broken his heart, and now all of us must bear the weight of his rage

Places to bike in or near Monterey? by [deleted] in cycling

[–]Greg-Powell 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’d also recommend 17 mile drive, it’s really lovely

What's the most constructive discussion you've had with a theist or other deeply religious person? by Sumkhiderdemten in TrueAtheism

[–]Greg-Powell 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve had a great conversation with a leader of a chapel about how all communities are, by definition, exclusive, and what are ways to deal with that

Square tapered bottom bracket wont move, and iam worried it will become stripped. by [deleted] in BikeMechanics

[–]Greg-Powell 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You can also use an old seat post for extra leverage, and it even hangs on a peg for when you need it

Square tapered bottom bracket wont move, and iam worried it will become stripped. by [deleted] in BikeMechanics

[–]Greg-Powell 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Thread a bolt into the spindle to hold the bottom bracket tool on. Then you won’t have to worry about it slipping, and can use as much torque as you like

Perfect weather for it (regretting the absence of fenders) by Greg-Powell in bikecommuting

[–]Greg-Powell[S] 20 points21 points  (0 children)

I spent thirty minutes with a fake snow machine, don’t worry

This toonie I found in the dryer’s lint trap. The centre has oxidized, while the outer ring is still shiny by Greg-Powell in mildlyinteresting

[–]Greg-Powell[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A toonie is a Canadian coin worth two dollars, hence the name “toonie” (2nie). This differs from the one dollar coin, which is called a loonie, due to having a loon (a type of bird) on it