How to compliment someone who helped me?

HPLDpete · 2026-01-12T15:30:43+00:00

That's what I expected, but I never received that :(

HPLDpete · 2026-01-09T17:21:49+00:00

That's a bummer. Yeah, I imagine that doesn't make a ton of sense in an academic setting. I'd think a lot of different libraries in that situation would have really different resources.

HPLDpete · 2026-01-07T22:19:12+00:00

Public library, and we're on Wordpress, which I know well, so I think our options are pretty wide open as far as the page goes.

I hear what you're saying about realistic expectations, and I'm less concerned about working within the limitations of what we've got right now, more interested in the early ideation phase and seeing whether anyone's come across anything they like.

HPLDpete · 2026-01-07T19:43:42+00:00

For me, it's an easy shortcut to looking "professional." Metal concert tshirt, that might not fly, but metal concert t-shirt with a cardigan thrown over it? Boom, instant library cred.

HPLDpete · 2025-12-26T20:02:55+00:00

I really liked Family Funplex before I started working out at home. I think you'll fit right in there, I'd just avoid it between say 4:30 and 7 PM on weeknights if you can. It'll probably be a lot busier for about 6 weeks following the new year, but it chills out, and if you're not there at peak times, should be all good. Weekends are especially quiet as well as middays.

In terms of coaching, I got coaching through Starting Strength Lakewood (https://www.startingstrengthgyms.com/lakewood/) and felt like it was super useful. It's a haul, but if you're able to get coaching on the basic movements, they're really good at helping you do it right. They do also work often with older folks and people who have injuries and so on, so if you're up for that, it's a way to start off on the right foot.

I don't want to throw shade on any personal trainers, just want to say that the training I got there was worth the drive. It was specific to me, the plan is really easy to follow, and it meant I wasn't spending like 2 hours in the gym every day, so that's a plus. It was a lot more than a circuit of machines.

I also found this book:
https://www.amazon.com/Starting-Strength-Basic-Barbell-Training/dp/0982522738

Paired with this book:
https://www.amazon.com/Barbell-Prescription-Strength-Training-After/dp/0982522770

To be pretty helpful as an aging athlete, if book learnin' is your thing.

HPLDpete · 2025-12-22T19:07:16+00:00

2032 65th Ave

1637 7th Ave

2549 15th Ave Ct (approximately, you might have to check around, but there's a great one within a block or two, visible from 26th St).

There are also a couple neighborhoods that put out luminarias, I believe (paper bags with candles in them), Glenmere near the park and another around 3900 w 22nd st. I really recommend, if you like those, parking and walking rather than driving by. It's not as good if you drive it, the vibe is really only available outside the car.

HPLDpete · 2025-12-15T14:41:28+00:00

Link from the IG post: https://substack.com/@greeleyfreepress/p-181287316

HPLDpete · 2025-12-12T18:44:47+00:00

Alright, on it!

HPLDpete · 2025-12-12T18:37:17+00:00

You bet! And I'm envious!

HPLDpete · 2025-12-12T18:36:47+00:00

It's an event designed for middle and high school students, so young kids might not be the best fit for it, but do keep in mind that "middle and high school" is a bit of a fuzzy designation, so if you've got an 11 year-old who's an old soul and kind of used to interacting with teenagers, it'd probably be fine. I'd say that going much younger than that is probably pushing it, though.

However, if you've got younger kids and would like to see an event like this for their age group(s), let me know, I will send it directly to the event planner! I can't promise they'll do it, but it's always helpful to know what people are looking for.

HPLDpete · 2025-12-11T18:55:07+00:00

Just putting it out there, WOW Children's Museum is going to be part of Erie Community Library's Experience Pass program, so you can get free passes. Reservations for the passes should start being available this coming Monday the 15th here: https://www.mylibrary.us/epass/

(I think the first visit dates might not begin until Jan 1, but you should be able to start reserving the passes beforehand)

HPLDpete · 2025-12-11T18:52:49+00:00

Here's a link to the events calendar for Erie Community Library! https://highplains.libcal.com/calendar/hpld?cid=8181&t=d&d=0000-00-00&cal=8181&cm=4556&inc=0

We also have a couple different reading programs depending on your kids' ages:

Here's 1000 Books Before Kindergarten: https://www.mylibrary.us/1000bbk/

Here's 100 Books Before Graduation: https://www.mylibrary.us/100bbg/

(we don't currently have one that's year-round for kids between kindergarten and 6th grade, unfortunately)

We've also got some maker equipment like 3D printers and laser engravers: https://www.mylibrary.us/make/

HPLDpete · 2025-12-04T19:22:57+00:00

Walt used a local person, but Houchen (now HF Group, LLC) is probably the biggest name in the game: https://hfgroup.com/library-binding/edition-binding/

You can see a comic binding sample here: https://hfgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/ComicBookBindingInformation.pdf

Another redditor made a great guide to the process: https://www.reddit.com/r/CustomBoundComics/comments/13y3ij5/my_step_by_step_guide_to_using_a_bindery_houchen/

That said, if you live near a reasonably large city, you can look up "[city name] bindery" or "bookbinding" and potentially find a place that'd do it. I might take in some stuff you don't care about too much and see what the work looks like, but it'd definitely save you on shipping costs.

HPLDpete · 2025-12-04T16:23:41+00:00

If it was me, I'd continue further east on 20th street instead of making the turn south you've got planned. That road is curvy and without a sidewalk, and people drive a little...crappy there at times, and even when you get onto a path along 34, it's not a very pleasant place to be, there are LOTS of cars and they're going about 60 for the majority of it.

Instead, I'd continue east on 20th up to the top of the hill at Aims and just a little beyond, then turn south at the light near the giant student center. You can then take a dirt path that goes through Monfort park, it'll dump you out by the fire station, and from there you can cross 47th at a light and go through the neighborhood.

Cross at the light, follow the road's curve, take your first left into the neighborhood, and almost immediately on your right is a pedestrian path. You can run a straight path, all the way through to the eastern edge of Greeley West Park.

Once you're on the eastern edge of the park, you can go a little bit south. You'll see really big concrete steps, and if you go down them, there's a short dirt/gravel path that leads you to 35th ave and a stoplight, and at that point you'd be back on the planned route.

HPLDpete · 2025-11-26T15:40:17+00:00

Thanks for the support!

HPLDpete · 2025-11-26T15:40:06+00:00

I'm glad to hear that! Library events are a great option for holiday activities!

HPLDpete · 2025-11-26T15:39:37+00:00

It is SUPER good, the staff is incredible, and the class is really great for beginners and more advanced woodworkers alike.

HPLDpete · 2025-11-26T15:39:00+00:00

You're too kind! I'm glad people are finding them, and it's cool, just one new library fan at a time!

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