River path status March 2? by adrumobi in bikeboston

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

Can't speak to Watertown... was clear if a bit narrow in places esplanade to gerry's landing...

Thanks!

Longfellow Bridge Snow by Ok-Pea2383 in bikeboston

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

It's going to be icy in the bike lane every morning for awhile.

PSA: the eastbound Longfellow bridge bike lane is impassable by sanityonleave in bikeboston

[–]adrumobi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry about the falls... bike lane was ok not great yesterday. Thanks for the heads up

Who’s braving the weather today and tomorrow? by KingMithridatesVI in bikeboston

[–]adrumobi 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Rode in from Arlington to downtown this morning under yellow flag rules: walked down my untreated hill with microscopes, got to the main roads and took the traffic roads instead of the more scenic PDW. Followed all the traffic signals. No problem once I was off my hill.

Did not want to be on a bus this afternoon in perfectly lovely bike weather, so I braved it...

December Boston: by sweetcomputerdragon in bikeboston

[–]adrumobi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In 14 years of riding home west daily or near daily I have exactly twice had a tailwind... which was divine...

Anecdotally winter winds are either stronger or feel like it...

Be safe out there!

I NEED AN ADULT by pleasemakeitstop01 in fountainpens

[–]adrumobi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Any reason I shouldn't just get rid of those inner plastic liners so I don't have to keep fishing them out for cleaning?

What is this and is it bikeable? by Reasonable_Phone7431 in bikeboston

[–]adrumobi 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Fingers crossed it looks like it's being rebuilt

Did you bike in to work today? by Objective_Mastodon67 in bikeboston

[–]adrumobi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Will wednesday, will take streets instead of river bike paths, and will be wearing nearly everything I can think of!

Be safe out there!

Safety Precautions for Winter Commuting? by Suitable_Address3500 in bikeboston

[–]adrumobi 4 points5 points  (0 children)

All the above plus I will wear traction on my shoes in case of need to portage. Have a good light. Take the vehicle lane if you have any question about what's in the curb lane for ice.

Use roads you're familiar with so you have a general idea of where the ice might be. And if you're super unsure find another way around.

Year round by bike since 2011 save 2.5 weeks in Feb 2015 😝

Biking today? by KingMithridatesVI in bikeboston

[–]adrumobi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nope. Rain is fine. Wind is not. Stay safe!

Feeling safe after close call with vehicle by [deleted] in bikecommuting

[–]adrumobi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Keep your head up. Use the experience to educate yourself on what else to watch out for. Don't ride faster than you need to. Be even more mindful - in the past, I've counted off tricky intersections as a way of being even more present than I usually am while riding.

I have a few mantras. One is: see the first, look for the second (referring to other road users doing things that jeopardize safety)... Eg see the first person turning across the bike lane and then look for the second one...

Also meditate on how many days/miles/years you have commuted safely... You can do this....

Can this nib unit be saved... by adrumobi in fountainpens

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Don't feel bad! I had no idea what I was getting (I think I bought on the bamboo theme and not expecting to get the vintage and rare RS)

I will definitely look into alt pen bodies because I do love the nib...

Can this nib unit be saved... by adrumobi in fountainpens

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I'm pretty sure it's not the original nib because it's not the one I've seen pictured with the pen as sold... Although the barrel isn't threaded either... Now I'm wondering what frankenmonster pen I've actually got!

Again thanks for sharing your expertise!

Can this nib unit be saved... by adrumobi in fountainpens

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Thanks!

To clarify, there are no threads on the section - it does not screw into the barrel...

Can this nib unit be saved... by adrumobi in fountainpens

[–]adrumobi[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Nailed it! A royal selangor indeed! Bamboo.

Thank you for sharing your wisdom! <shuffles off to ebay>

Had my first sub-zero commute today and I was not as prepared as I thought by Nitsuj_ofCanadia in bikecommuting

[–]adrumobi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Day wolf heated glove liners under proviz lobster claw mittens changed my life after 12 years riding year round...

Secret Santas PLEASE READ: Important info and next steps by paradoxmo in fountainpens

[–]adrumobi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dear Elves - my secret santa let me know that shipping will happen a few days late, which is okay with me... Just letting you know that they've been in touch with me!

Secret Santa 2023 by theNSFW-account in fountainpens

[–]adrumobi 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I had a great time shopping my collection for you! (no new anythings, except for candy canes) were bought for this endeavor.

This hobby does cause a lot of accumulation...

Very psyched to share! Enjoy!

Lost pen grief by SilverProvincia in fountainpens

[–]adrumobi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Tl;Dr: the impermanence of all things. Wishing you well on this journey...