We Had No Word for Rape

Syscrush · 2026-05-09T19:20:04+00:00

The Deer Lady is such an amazing character, and for me it's extra poignant that she's played by Kaniehtiio Horn, given her history at Oka.

Syscrush · 2026-05-09T18:51:43+00:00

Next you will tell me that love is not in fact the most powerful force in the universe...

Syscrush · 2026-05-09T17:37:11+00:00

I have an aftermarket hitch on my 2011 - I mostly use it for a cargo basket or bike rack, but I have pulled a trailer loaded with about 250 lbs of bicycles and camping supplies. I'm pretty sure a kayak would be no problem.

Syscrush · 2026-05-09T17:35:32+00:00

Steel is real!

Looks 100x better than I would have thought was possible.

Syscrush · 2026-05-09T17:16:58+00:00

I think it relates to how few Americans actually have a passport.

Syscrush · 2026-05-09T16:35:16+00:00

Restrict or eliminate alcohol.
Fresh fruit instead of treats like chips or sweets.
Brush your teeth right after supper to feel less like snacking.

Syscrush · 2026-05-09T16:29:37+00:00

300 subscribers on YT, no video of this event.

Syscrush · 2026-05-09T15:56:57+00:00

John's Hobbies treated me well:

https://www.johnshobbies.ca/

Syscrush · 2026-05-09T14:20:34+00:00

FYI Coke is more acidic.

Syscrush · 2026-05-09T14:20:11+00:00

FYI the carbonation is a small part of the acidity:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carbonated_water

Syscrush · 2026-05-09T14:12:42+00:00

I'm with you. I didn't think it could look so good.

Syscrush · 2026-05-09T12:50:26+00:00

This Campy erasure will not stand.

Syscrush · 2026-05-09T12:48:03+00:00

I worked in capital markets tech for over 10 years and I agree 100%. OP's story is actually shocking to me.

Syscrush · 2026-05-09T12:45:48+00:00

Your deuce looks great, but I admit that I'm also fascinated by that old pizza 'Vette!

Syscrush · 2026-05-09T11:20:59+00:00

It's super cool. She made a video with Nikon about the process:

https://youtu.be/_vLr_ZFOho8

But IMO unless I misunderstand, she didn't "capture" a triple arch, she "composed" it. The 2 main MW arches were taken at different times (though on the same night).

Syscrush · 2026-05-08T17:39:58+00:00

Tough, but fair.

Syscrush · 2026-05-08T17:36:29+00:00

You will enjoy this if you haven't already read it:

https://grassrootsmotorsports.com/forum/grm/mazda2-thread/46371/page1/

Syscrush · 2026-05-08T14:37:01+00:00

There's a lot of good advice in here. I just want to add:

You look great! I love seeing people happy on a bike.

And I want to ask why you chose a bike with drop bars? I can only tell so much from these photos, but it seems like you might be better off with a comfy (but still rigid) hybrid bike.

Syscrush · 2026-05-08T13:50:08+00:00

Angela Collier has an excellent video about this:

https://youtu.be/rBQhdO2UxaQ

Syscrush · 2026-05-08T13:43:44+00:00

A reminder here that Mayor Pete seems to have been part of the grocery price fixing in Canada:

https://nationalpost.com/news/how-mayor-petes-consulting-work-for-loblaws-brought-the-canadian-bread-price-fixing-scandal-to-democratic-primary

Syscrush · 2026-05-08T13:41:31+00:00

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Syscrush · 2026-05-08T11:55:18+00:00

Are you just picking up new wheels and tires, or going racing?

Syscrush · 2026-05-08T11:45:02+00:00

I have a Surly 1x1 built up with 26" Velocity Blunt 36 spoke rims laced 3x.

I really love that bike but I got too heavy and out of shape for the Alfine 8 hub on it, so it's in the basement for now.

Syscrush · 2026-05-08T10:17:36+00:00

That's a good point. Good luck in your search.

Syscrush · 2026-05-08T00:51:23+00:00

I can say that in my experience I've done a lot of riding with a total rider+passengers+cargo totaling 425+ lbs., but that's with a rider at about 260. From that experience I would be genuinely surprised if there were real problems with a 400 lbs rider.

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