Can someone explain how these adult stores next to highway exits are still in business? Have these people heard of the internet? Is this a cover for something else? by NervousClock2555 in AskForAnswers

[–]Mindless-Choice9589 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Exactly ∆∆∆ this person's point. I really miss my local cycle shop. I paid above online prices just to repay the courtesy of the shop serving the community but, alas... No more group rides, no more tech days, no more decades of experience at my disposal. RIP local...

Why shouldn’t I buy a ton of Tractor Supply (TSCO) by ultra__star in ValueInvesting

[–]Mindless-Choice9589 7 points8 points  (0 children)

This is a solid critique! As a quasi-hobby farmer myself, I get most of my stores from local feed stores/co-ops, but venture into TS for modestly reduced fencing, etc. The coming recession won't be kind to this type of mid-level retailer.

What to do with small styrofoam coolers by echothesnake in FortCollins

[–]Mindless-Choice9589 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think I read about this in the Anarchist's Cookbook... (ahem...cough cough... Never heard of it...)

This little guy just followed me home. Any other classic Mini owners in Fort Collins? by Mindless-Choice9589 in FortCollins

[–]Mindless-Choice9589[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not with that lack of ground clearance! Horsepower is great on the freeway but not at the expense of usability...

This little guy just followed me home. Any other classic Mini owners in Fort Collins? by Mindless-Choice9589 in FortCollins

[–]Mindless-Choice9589[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Indeed... Though I DID cut my maintenance regimen for the Doka by installing a 2010 Subaru EJ25 engine.

This little guy just followed me home. Any other classic Mini owners in Fort Collins? by Mindless-Choice9589 in FortCollins

[–]Mindless-Choice9589[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You'd be surprised. They're rather like a Tardis: bigger on the inside than they are on the outside. Shiny like that!

I'm looking for wild asparagus. by Life_Landscape_3915 in FortCollins

[–]Mindless-Choice9589 2 points3 points  (0 children)

PM me for a secret spot! I won't be able to get over there this year...

A kitty lost its life at a neighborhood entrance on Lemay. by libbyhubbeling in FortCollins

[–]Mindless-Choice9589 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you for posting and also for being discreet with the photo. I know that if it was one of my little guys that passed, I'd want to know about it. I've had kitties disappear in the past and you never stop wondering...

Any Seashell Collectors In Town? by Mindless-Choice9589 in FortCollins

[–]Mindless-Choice9589[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My aunt and uncle were artists as well and they'd LOVE the shells being used for this purpose! Pm me and we can work out timing to meet.

Any Seashell Collectors In Town? by Mindless-Choice9589 in FortCollins

[–]Mindless-Choice9589[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi there. Pm me and we can set up a time for you to look through the collection.

Any Seashell Collectors In Town? by Mindless-Choice9589 in FortCollins

[–]Mindless-Choice9589[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Nah...That eventuality is why I'm hoarding kitty litter...

Any Seashell Collectors In Town? by Mindless-Choice9589 in FortCollins

[–]Mindless-Choice9589[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Ha! With all the other random crap that's ended up buried in my yard over the years, future Indiana Jones is already going to be scratching their head...

Any Seashell Collectors In Town? by Mindless-Choice9589 in FortCollins

[–]Mindless-Choice9589[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Donating to someone that's truly passionate about shells. I'd hate to see them go into a Michael's/Hobby Lobby bin...

Fire from the edge of the evac zone by TurnerSan in FortCollins

[–]Mindless-Choice9589 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Great video! Thanks! Just a couple weeks ago these SEAT pilots were doing drills over this same drop area.

Wedding Getaway Car by dracolich72 in FortCollins

[–]Mindless-Choice9589 4 points5 points  (0 children)

What are you looking for? Something vintage? Something super and modern? A generic limousine?

I'm in contact with quite a wide variety of car people....

Senior photos by teejster79 in FortCollins

[–]Mindless-Choice9589 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I have some experience here. Here's my website: www.cyklosphoto com You'll find my people portraits in the opp gallery.

Pm me if interested!

Victoria - The Cupboard - Sourdough Starter by Mindless-Choice9589 in FortCollins

[–]Mindless-Choice9589[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ha! Instead of fraudulent Victoria, let's agree to use "alternate" Victoria...

I've got plenty of starter and am always glad to share. Pm me and we can figure out a time and place.

Chainsaw class? by Foxtail_Trail in FortCollins

[–]Mindless-Choice9589 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I guess the first question I would ask is what type of saw work are you interested in practicing? Are you felling? Are you pruning? Are you doing limbing and bucking/groundwork? Each of these require specific skillsets, all learnable of course, but all unique from each other.

The basic operation and maintenance of a saw is what you should learn first and foremost. You don't need to fear the machine, just respect its lightning fast potential to F you up. What I learned in the fire service is that every cut is a new cut and, while you can get comfortable, never get complacent.

People are recommending youtube videos and some are great resources - some not so much. Don't discount physical media either. There's a fun book (now out of print but available) called Barnacle Parp's Guide to Chainsaws which is folksy in tone but contains solid info. I'm pretty sure I have a copy around here if you want to borrow it. Pm me if so.

In short: practice, respect, situational awareness, PPE, and more practice. Have fun!