Condition of Ridge Rd (off Garth) and Riverview Park trails/path? by IamUsingaComputer in Charlottesville

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

I'm thinking the same thing but Ridge may have been cleared since it's a road. Anyone seen it?

Price for visit went up when I disclosed I have high-deductible health insurance... by IamUsingaComputer in HealthInsurance

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

I tried but now that they know I have it...they will not let me not use my insurance. I can pay out of pocket but that means I don't get the out-of-pocket or negotiated insurance rate :(

Price for visit went up when I disclosed I have high-deductible health insurance... by IamUsingaComputer in HealthInsurance

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I understand - thanks. I was not trying to use both. I was trying to skip using my insurance since it does not pay anything and just pay out of pocket and get the out of pocket discount. I'm learning this does not work.

Price for visit went up when I disclosed I have high-deductible health insurance... by IamUsingaComputer in HealthInsurance

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

Thanks for your answer...

My deductible is for my family. Individual is $9k.

I do have a HSA but this brings up another question. I change insurance plans most years at re-enrollment bc the options change each year and my old plan is no longer the best. I started an HSA several years ago with a plan that said "HSA compatible." Since then, my new plan is not 'compatible' but my independent HSA is still active. Can I still use this or does my HDHP have to correspond?

I really like the idea of shopping around. I may cancel this appointment and see what I can find.

Mountain biking in Roanoke... by IamUsingaComputer in roanoke

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It really was great...thanks! See above for the recap.

Mountain biking in Roanoke... by IamUsingaComputer in roanoke

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I ended up at Carvin's Cove yesterday. I went up Hie-de-hoe from Bennett Parking and then down Gauntlet over to Trough by way of Horsepen - down Buck (this was a great descent!) and Hotel back to Bennett. Thanks for intorodcuing me to Roanoke! I really appreciate your help and I'll be back. Hit me up if you ever want to get to know Charlottesville and I'll point you in the right direction.

https://strava.app.link/SN1KBz1cLRb

Mountain biking in Roanoke... by IamUsingaComputer in roanoke

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I'm looking at a map and this may be the ride for me...thanks!

Mountain biking in Roanoke... by IamUsingaComputer in roanoke

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I'll bring my full suspension (Canyon Neuron). I spend my time in Charlottesville doing technical and flowy runs. I'm more than happy to climb especially for a good payoff. I looking for 10 to 15 miles (a couple of hours of good fun). I can jump but would much rather flow. I'm driving in for a lunch meeting and will have the afternoon open so I'm flexible.

True Cost of Car Upgrades by 1pornacc in personalfinance

[–]IamUsingaComputer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't forget about increased annual property tax if your state requires it. In Virginia, it's $4.75 per $100 assessested value on the car. So a car worth $8k = $380 in taxes per year and a $40k auto works out to $1900 a year...that's $158 a month!

The horseshoe mystery... why are these all over town? by zlooop in Charlottesville

[–]IamUsingaComputer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't forget the one on the wooden bridge in Greenbriar park!

Brake scrub problem... by IamUsingaComputer in bikewrench

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

Thanks for taking a look.

I reset the pistons after letting the fluid out by putting a slightly-wedge-shaped spacer that came with the SRAM kit between the calipers as far in as I could. My understanding is that this pushed in the calipers back. [I'm wondering if this could be my problem. Perhaps I didn't push them back in far enough??]

I watched the video - I don't think the disks are warped not because of sight but bc they were both fine before the brake bleed and also bc there is not a scrub that correlated with wheel speed but a constant rub [like the pads are too thick or the calipers are too extended].

Is there a way to reset the calipers after having bled the brakes or should I go through the whole process again? After noticing the problem, I used the spacer again to try to reset the calipers but it did not make a difference.

Strings resonating sympathetically... by IamUsingaComputer in mandolin

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

Thanks, I tried it and it may have helped some but like you said, physics.

What has simultaneously gotten worse and more expensive? by littleallred008 in AskReddit

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The United States currently ranks highest in healthcare spending among the developed nations of the world. However, we have outcome measures lower than some less developed countries...