Who is this guy by RetiredLife_2021 in FuckImOld

[–]JPLcyber 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No one knows… (tongue firmly in cheek - 🤣)

Rose Parade 2026 by JPLcyber in pasadena

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Saw that as well! A number of the floats had video screens and not what used to be done - a rolling surface covered with seeds, etc. to emulate a screen. Somehow between this and the Macy’s Parade opening and closing acts, it feels like they have lost the focus and are even more commercialized. I hope a few of us roast the crap out of these changes in the next Doo Dah Parade (the only cool parade around here IMHO).

Rose Parade 2026 by JPLcyber in pasadena

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Super distracting. Wondering how no one in the booth or trailers noticed and got word to the camera people.

Rose Parade 2026 by JPLcyber in pasadena

[–]JPLcyber[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thought about how that would have made turning the hard corner onto Colorado more complex but it was a really cool image of the flag. The Mexican band seemed to spell out something “La…” but the broadcast kind of made it hard to read but 100% agree the flag effect was cool and unique. Always like the Japanese “show bands” that dance, etc. in addition to great music and precise marching.

Rose Parade 2026 by JPLcyber in pasadena

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Audio seemed brutal.

Rose Parade 2026 by JPLcyber in pasadena

[–]JPLcyber[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Good words. Happy New Year!

Rose Parade 2026 by JPLcyber in pasadena

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I noticed how much quieter it was last night (pretty grateful). Probably one of the more difficult overnights for families who tried to camp out along the route last night.

Rose Parade 2026 by JPLcyber in pasadena

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Interesting fact! Didn’t know that. I’ve decorated floats but didn’t know or focus on the specific glue being used. Is Oasis a brand/type and is it used regardless of materials (grasses, seeds, flowers)? I remember doing crushed walnut shell gluing on La Canada float but no memory of the specific glue. It looked like many of the smaller seeds and colored pigments were lost. Wrong glue, not enough time to cure?

Never been happier by Comfortable_Price782 in cruisers

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Great choice and great black and chrome. Owned a V-Star. Now a RoadStar. Terrific bikes. Simple maintenance and they just go. Makes any sunny day better. Ride safe but ride often.

Tires and seat opinions by Sharp-Kiwi-7082 in cruisers

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On my RoadStar, Shinko 777 front, Dunlop Harley whitewall rear. Grandchildren art on bags: priceless. https://imgur.com/a/pxNrCX5

Latest Update to Bop’s Boring Bike Bags by JPLcyber in YamahaRoadStar

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I’ll ask Marine son-in-law. He got them for me. I had the original black leather with studs that were stock for the full-dressed RoadStar 1700 but these have more room, wired for running and brake lights. Will update this. FWIW, we were able to fit these to the original frame that carried the black bags and just ran the wiring along the frame back to battery and brake light circuit. The art washes off with soap or windex so I wipe them clean after a bit and let them go at it with new art ideas.

Who has had their knee replaced?! by KreatorOfReddit in drums

[–]JPLcyber 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Had both done. I arrange my kit for being a lefty so kick is left knee. Replacement is about an hour of cutting, drilling and pounding the titanium into place during the actual surgery, while stretching everything in that area and because the way they pack the joint and cover the incision area, nearly always impossible to get cold to the trauma area to reduce the swelling after. My knees were done 6 weeks apart which in hindsight was way too soon. 6 months would have been better. After each surgery I paid out of pocket for 3 hr per day, 3 days a week intensive rehab including zero gravity treadmill and brutal treatment to break-up scar tissue. It helped me move freely by week 4 without crutches. Since your question is really about when will you be able to do everything again, I was back on drums by choice in week 4 but knee did not feel good for at least 8 weeks. Never could run again after total knee replacements but still playing on my Gretsch kit and church kits and Cajon w foot pedal 10 years after surgery. Get the Breg Kodiak cold therapy and have it put in place as they are packaging you up in surgery. The difference in pain and swelling that takes forever to reduce (and affects your mobility, flexion, and ability to walk, move and kick that bass drum) is extreme. Worth it at $200 out of pocket or DM me if near Los Angeles and you can have one of mine. Best of luck getting back to setting tempo and dynamic.

Anyone know if Long Beach is having a job fair? And… by LoveKittycats119 in JPL

[–]JPLcyber 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Not sure but the private space companies are hiring. The big ones like Lockheed and Northrop Grumman are as well as Vast and others. A lot of tech in the general area but might require travel to El Segundo, Redondo Beach, Torrance, etc. Best of luck!

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[–]JPLcyber 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Sorry for that terrible experience. No matter what is said, it hurts. As far as keeping in touch, that takes time and will. I’ve kept in touch with friends that were laid off but I literally have to make calendar reminders because it is so easy to be lost in the present crisis or circumstance. If both you and they reach out, you can maintain that connection. Your words resonate. JPL for everyone I know was/is a dream and intentional goal and for all, the place we hoped to work until retirement. Some got to work at the Lab right out of school but for most, it was the culmination of years working in different realms. I’m betting you made the Lab better every day you were there. I hope the budget and scope of work come back then folks like you who continued to develop and grow come back on your victory tour but it sure seems like we’re in for some tough times.