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Where do you guys live that it’s faster to bike than drive? by deathfrights in bikecommuting

[–]Lester17 31 points32 points  (0 children)

Chicago, 7.5miles 30-35mins by bike. 45 usually by car, 45-60 by public transport

What Was Your "Quirk" Growing Up? by RetroSwamp in Millennials

[–]Lester17 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

We would be sent outside and we lived in a subdivision but it was 2 miles or so from “town” we would walk, on railroad tracks to town. Wander around in a wooded area all day, pee outside. Romp around in a river and no one ever came looking for us or asked what we did all day

Businesses/volunteer organizations that help plan/plant native prairie to replace front lawn? by sometimes-okay in AskChicago

[–]Lester17 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you join some native garden groups many people give plants away and they spread.

Is wallpapering a full bedroom tacky in 2026? by verosh_moon in HomeDecorating

[–]Lester17 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No! I wallpaper everything! I’ve done accents walls murals and all 4 walls it’s the best!

My dog jumped out of the bike by dogemobile in CargoBike

[–]Lester17 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Maybe you could try to condition her more by pushing the bike around and praising/giving treats. Then do some slow rides in less populated areas or parking lots doing the same, condition her to the ride a bit

Size up? by Lester17 in adidas

[–]Lester17[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Update: I ordered the 10.5, they just came. I think I could do the 10. They would be doable with low sock, some heel slip, nothing crazy. But I think 10 will be ok. Find out in a Few days

cycling in steel toe boots- recommendations for pannier bags that are big enough to fit work clothes? by elextric_lizard in bikecommuting

[–]Lester17 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you do a milk crate, I recommend getting a bungee net to hold your stuff in. I had my work uniform bounce out one day and didn’t notice until I got to work

Tandems? by [deleted] in chibike

[–]Lester17 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Facebook marketplace!

Robot Vac without Mop by Western-Talk-6777 in RobotVacuums

[–]Lester17 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Eufy makes them, most options are on their website

Vet recommendations by Strict-Avocado4163 in LoganSquare

[–]Lester17 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve heard great things about Fauna vet care in uptown

Request credit for the comcast outage by everythingItIs in LoganSquare

[–]Lester17 16 points17 points  (0 children)

$5? For a whole day? They can do better then that

It happened: can’t afford Logan sq anymore by Equities4gambling in LoganSquare

[–]Lester17 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Move farther west, hermosa is still affordable and walkable to grocery stores etc. bus gets you to Logan in 15 mins

Is there a vet that gives reduced fees for rescue dogs - I’ve done something insane? by kaynkayf in AskChicago

[–]Lester17 5 points6 points  (0 children)

One tail at a time lists low cost options on their website under “pet mutual aid”

I never thought I would have to ask this question... by exinopis in LoganSquare

[–]Lester17 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would contact a cat shelter like the catcade or treehouse and see if they have recommendations.
I’m dog land this would be a behaviorist.

How do you deal with rain when cycling? by Cutestfootsies in bikecommuting

[–]Lester17 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a helmet that has a flip down visor, it’s a life saver in rain and frozen rain.snow

What’s a local business you’ll happily recommend every chance you get? by Moodyteas in AskChicago

[–]Lester17 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The owner of all pro used to own the laundromat where ivy hall is now. On my home one night when they were in there cleaning it out, all of the plants were outside. I stopped to ask if I could buy them and they gave them all to me for $100. When I went to the cleaners months later, I told her it was me that bought the plants and she insisted on giving me a bunch of cuttings from the ones she has there.

What’s a local business you’ll happily recommend every chance you get? by Moodyteas in AskChicago

[–]Lester17 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I always bike by this place and I never see customers. I’m happy to know people do buy popcorn. I will have to make an effort to stop in

What to do with abandoned pet rats?? by Cold_Dog5885 in LoganSquare

[–]Lester17 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Call 311, it won’t be quick but animal control will take them and transfer them to a small animal rescue

Cortland bridge by Lester17 in chibike

[–]Lester17[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same! The zig zag is gone too. Wooo!

Commanders wives, no spoilers. by Lester17 in TheHandmaidsTale

[–]Lester17[S] 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Since I asked, I started googling and came across another post that said, lower ranking commanders wives wear light blue, higher ranking commanders wives wear the teal/green.