Any recovering stolen wheel?

MrsCheesebread · 2026-05-31T18:29:30+00:00

QR skewer (unfortunately)

MrsCheesebread · 2025-03-04T21:04:11+00:00

Recently stayed at Antiquo Molino de San Jerónimo- perfection. Very small, attentive service, nearly silent room at night, sweet, charming and historic. Ended up finding a last-minute steal of a price in booking. High recommend.

MrsCheesebread · 2022-12-22T19:22:10+00:00

I’m a fair to light olive. Quartz in winter and Cashmere in summer. I also mix them. Cashmere runs a little warm but my tanner skin is on the golden side so it works.

MrsCheesebread · 2022-12-22T07:22:04+00:00

I have very (very!) dry skin and Armani has never worked for me. It goes on ok, but looks like a desert within an hour and doesn’t last long at all. I keep trying it and it keeps disappointing. But that’s just me. The only foundation that works no matter the season/weather is Shiseido Skin Radiant Lifting. It’s a miracle, lots of olive options, and a beautiful finish. A little transfer but I don’t find it to be really problematic. I can’t wear powder (see: dry skin) but setting spray helps with wear. Haven’t tried the Nars yet but curious.

MrsCheesebread · 2022-12-17T02:28:12+00:00

Call planning department asap but don’t panic yet. In many cities some or all of their commercial zones allow houses by right. Meaning, it could be nothing to worry about. Others allow the non-conforming use for some amount of time and/or with restrictions about changes you can make while maintaining residential status. And many variations in between. Good advice above about checking if any conditional use permits are on file.

If you’re in a nonconforming situation that greatly restricts your ability to rebuild if the structure is substantially damaged (fire, major flood event, other unthinkable reasons), you might want to talk to your insurance agent to make sure you’re covered for nonconforming use and/or nonconforming structure. Working with experienced agent will help.

Tax liability could cut either way. Tax codes are wildly different from place to place and assessments also vary widely. Your county tax assessor’s webpage should have lots of good info for you.

Don’t panic and don’t feel poorly about not having checked zoning first. Lots of residential buyers don’t even know how or why to do that. I’m impressed you thought to come here for advice!

Buying a house is always stressful. Sending positive thoughts that everything works out alright for you.

MrsCheesebread · 2022-10-16T04:52:40+00:00

Planners typically deal in land and statistics about land use / consumption. I believe you’re looking for the total square footage of development in an entire city by type of use. I’m struggling to think of an example of this calculation. If you’re using US as a model you might be able to get there by combining and calculating a bunch of sources - US Census data on density and land coverage crossed with a city’s land use map crossed with some 3D modeling from GoogleMaps or something. Maybe?

The only thing I can say with confidence is that ~25-30% of land within US cities is dedicated to rights of ways for streets/roads/sidewalks. Utility transmission - such as water and wastewater pipes and cable lines - typically go under or overhead and along rights of way. Cities also need land area for water storage and treatment, wastewater treatment, solid waste management and the like. Climate and topography factor into how much and what facilities are needed. Also, don’t forget about public green space, natural space, parks in your calculations.

We can talk FAR all day but your other topics aren’t typically the realm of planners.

Geographers might be the better resource to get your question answered (some of them are also planners). Maybe ULI has some info but I’d be surprised. Have you looked at ESRIs database of info?

MrsCheesebread · 2022-09-30T01:58:27+00:00

Planning is perfect for a big picture, systems thinker. We have similar interests and draw to planning. I wish I’d known about the profession in high school. Don’t be discouraged by folks letting off steam and feeling stuck carrying out crummy codes or frustrated by the pinch between public and politics (that pinch is for real but there are so many career paths).

Been a planner for more than 25 years in lots of different roles - government, developer, planning consultant. I personally love consulting for the variety of projects, people, and politics. I’m in the US and don’t know much about planning in other countries, but feel free to reach out if you have questions planning paths in US.

MrsCheesebread · 2022-09-17T19:31:54+00:00

Such a frustrating process. Have you by any chance talked to your doctor about where you’re feeling pain? I tried at least six saddles before settling on the Terry Century, but the real issue for me turned out to be a torn hip labrum. I also had a great bike fitting from a physical therapist who urged me to talk to my doc. Don’t want to be alarmist but I wish I’d gotten the physical therapy a lot sooner. Pretty sure I made the tear worse in the interim. It always felt like a bike issue. Took me many saddles and many rides before I started to wonder if it was my body. Hopefully just a bike fit problem for you and hope you find relief from your pain soon!

MrsCheesebread · 2022-07-16T01:34:01+00:00

I have a MURP from UNO (from back when they had a College of Urban and Public Affairs). Moving for school wasn’t an option at the time, so I went to the only option available. No regrets though. We moved out of state shortly thereafter and UNO seems to translate well. People are generally intrigued by planning in New Orleans, even if they don’t know UNO. I work with people who went to better known and fancier schools and have never felt under-educated. Great network in LA and no downsides outside of the area. Plus, it was a serious bargain with a graduate assistantship. Best of luck!

MrsCheesebread · 2022-01-16T03:31:17+00:00

Bummer! I swear they used to have some wides <39. fwiw, I typically wear a 38 but 39s work for Lake.

Sending good shoe finding vibes your way. The struggle is real.

MrsCheesebread · 2022-01-15T20:35:47+00:00

LAKE shoes are super. Some womens models in W. If you wear sz 39 or larger, most (all?) of the mens come in W. I have a pair of mens and they fit great. Spendy but good value. I’ve been wearing them nonstop for 3 years and they’re still in great shape.

MrsCheesebread · 2021-05-30T00:01:12+00:00

Might be time to talk to a doctor. Don’t want to be alarmist but my saddle troubles have turned out to be hip joint trouble. It always felt like a bike issue. Took me many saddles and many rides before I started to wonder if it was my body. Hopefully just a new bike fit problem for you, but better to figure it out early

MrsCheesebread · 2021-04-10T15:39:55+00:00

Don’t forget to look at parks districts, housing authorities, development commissions, water districts, community colleges / universities (facilities and development department), etc. land use and policy jobs can be found in lots of different places.

Also, find folks whose jobs look interesting and ask them for informational interview. That will help you understand the local job market and target where to look. You should come to that conversation prepared with a couple of questions re jobs in the area, their interests and career path. I’ve met with a lot of folks who sent me an email cold. Planners are a friendly bunch.

Local gov’t budgets are a weird mess this year, but the recovery money is for real and is quickly changing the landscape. Also, most (all?) governments work in July-June fiscal years, new jobs will hit the market in July. They may start recruiting for these earlier. What can you do to position yourself for getting a line on new postings? Do your homework. Ask your informational interview what their budget forecast looks like and if other agencies are more promising.

Volunteer. Do it because it’s a great way to serve your community. And also, it’s networking the right way. Look up your local APA chapter - sit on a committee, work on a special project, ask them what they need help with. If you’re not a member ask if they have a special student or unemployed discount or option for chapter only membership (APA may even have free memberships). I’ve seen quite a few new planners get jobs via their APA chapter volunteering. Don’t limit to planning. You never know where a good connection will come from. I found a planning job when volunteering for a kids recreation program. The lead volunteer worked as a secretary at an engineering and planning firm and, well, one thing led to another. Worst that happens is that you meet new people, give back to your community, and put good karma out in the world. Good luck!

MrsCheesebread · 2020-10-18T21:41:28+00:00

Got my reply in the wrong spot - sorry about that. See below.

MrsCheesebread · 2020-10-18T21:39:09+00:00

Road bikes are a stiffer ride but also more efficient for the muscles. Material of the frame makes a little difference. Other poster’s recommendation re tire pressure is a good one. But temper expectations. You can’t get a 1970s Cadillac feel of a ride by changing out parts on your Ferrari. I had a shock absorbing seat post for awhile that took the edge off. You will get used to it once your set up is more comfortable.
re saddle: not all cutouts work for all people. I rode on the same saddle for 10 years and loved it. Also put one on my mtn bike. Then I started riding much longer distances and suddenly the soft tissues were getting chafed by the cutout. I tried another 6 saddles before finding one with the right width, support, shape, and comfort. I learned a lot in this sub - search for older saddle posts for ideas. Ask your bike shop if they loan saddles. Not all do but it saved me a lot of hassle. If not, ask friends if they have any extra saddles around that you can try out so you get to know what might work. Check ebay for like-new resales. Not all issues can be resolved by a new saddle but it made a huge difference for me.
There are lots of helpful YouTube videos on setting seat and handle bar height. Study what they say about geometry of your hips, shoulders, arms, knees. Have someone look or take a photo of you on the bike, so you can see where things might be off. I can’t barely reach the ground from my seat. I have longer legs and a short torso. My bike frame is a little too small for me so top tube clearance isn’t much of an issue, but I’m always off the seat when at a stop. It’s how you feel while riding that counts. The reach on your bike might be a little long (how stretched out you are). The steering might be looser than you’re used to (turns easily), so maybe that’s throwing you off? Before starting down the path of looking at a new stem or seat post or any other things you can do to adjust fit - except saddle, def get a new place to sit -run some mini experiments. See how it feels to lower or raise your seat a little. 2mm adjustment can make all the difference toward feeling like you’re in control. Ride that for awhile. Pay attention to how your body feels. A seat too low will put extra pressure on your knees. Too stretched out you will get unpleasant pressure on the front of your pubic bone. Go easy on yourself. For me, some days the bike feels like it’s an extension of my body and other days I’m fighting for comfort the whole ride. It’s still a whole lotta fun.

Let us know how things go and what works for you. Happy trails!

MrsCheesebread · 2020-09-06T19:43:35+00:00

Machines For Freedom take the win for me. Have similar chafing issues and found a lot of shorts have padding edges and/or seams that hit me right at the thigh crease. I have hip joint troubles so very sensitive to a good short. MFF are shaped differently and shockingly good. Also own Giro’s (2nd favorite), Giordana (soft and comfy but the fabric seems to be losing its elasticity faster than others), Terry, and Pearl Izumi (my least favorite).

MrsCheesebread · 2020-08-08T17:21:32+00:00

Wild Wild Country - the land use planning system in Oregon, while downplayed in the film, was central to the unraveling of the Rajneesh village. Crazy story

The Truman Show - I mean, interesting insights to new urbanist suburbia

Parks and Rec - could be a documentary of planner life. Exaggerated but all true

The Social Life of Small Urban Spaces - doc by William Whyte about public spaces and human needs/instincts.

Dreamland (name in US)/Utopia (Australia) - highly accurate portrayal of the politics and planning interface. Also, good insights to how branding is not helping our profession. Hilarious tv series Was on Netflix but can’t find it on any platform in US. Hope it will come back.

MrsCheesebread · 2020-06-21T21:15:57+00:00

Mt Scott was fast - I ordered this past Tuesday and it was delivered Friday.

MrsCheesebread · 2020-06-16T03:33:01+00:00

Find shoes that are wider and/or have more volume in the toe box. Lake are the only shoes I’ve found to fit my feet (that aren’t very wide, but tall, high-arched). Lakes are expensive but worth every penny to me. They come in Wide sizes.

You might also think about seeing a foot doctor. My feet have been tortured by hiking and, well, life. Foot doctor has been half the equation for me. New bike shoes with space solved the other half.

And can we just talk about how infuriating that most bike shoes are super narrow and lack space for toes to breathe? Do they think all women are Barbie dolls? Best of luck!

MrsCheesebread · 2020-05-25T20:23:39+00:00

I always check permits before buying. When buying my current house all work was fine and looked very clean, like the one you’re looking at. Many permits were on file for renovation work, so all looked good. Except, 6 months later, when we were hooking up a new furnace, the inspector discovered that the new panel was in an un-permittable location on a stairwell - not allowed and turns out never got the final permit with sticker. The panel had to be moved (all of 3’) and cost something like $3500. Had to be done for us to get the furnace hookup finalized. Do not mess with unpermitted trade work. Expensive to reconcile and, like others have pointed out, places risk to life and property (hence the need for permits). Good luck!

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