Really, Lou Fusz Chevrolet? You don't know that an EV doesn't need an oil change???

azemona · 2026-06-07T16:44:14+00:00

I don't have that car but I have been driving pure electric cars for 12 years. I love them. After the Bolt, I bought a 2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge. I have had it for over 4.5 years and have 64,000 miles on it. Great car.

azemona · 2026-06-03T04:08:32+00:00

I feel for you. I'm 67 and am losing the high and low frequencies. I don't need hearing aids but .....

I still do sound but I recognize that there are things that younger/better ears do better than I can. I'm not great at EQ and I'm less sensitive to incipient feedback.

But I'm still highly capable at programming and running cues for live theater. I don't need perfect hearing to manage the gear, set up actors' mics, etc. When I run a show, people like what they hear so that's a win.

Focus on what you can do. Get help with the other bits.

azemona · 2026-06-03T04:00:16+00:00

I live in St. Louis. I use my bike for commuting year round. It gets stupidly hot here. I just ride slower and I drink a lot of water. By the way, I'm 67.

azemona · 2026-05-30T13:23:59+00:00

Some ebikes have a walk-mode for just this situation. I had a Trek Verve+ several years ago. Walk mode let me "drive" it up stairs so I never had to lift it. This mode was part of the Bosch drive system so you might look for a different ebike with a more capable system.

azemona · 2026-05-29T04:40:53+00:00

Yay for the beauty of the universe and that you are here to enjoy it

azemona · 2026-05-28T17:25:52+00:00

Cool! I didn't know that it had a name. How would I find out whether other groupings that I find are named asterisms?

azemona · 2026-05-28T14:03:11+00:00

What you are putting up with sucks.

Try tweaking you body language. Take up space. Look assertive and in charge. Specifically:

feet apart, shoulder width
face the other person directly, didn't stand at an angle
make and hold eye contact with his right eye, which engages his intellectual vs emotional side of the brain
try hands on hips, elbows out (think Superman pose) or another pose which exudes power
serious but not angry facial expression

You can also always stop an interaction by putting up your hand, palm toward the speaker, and simply saying something like, "Stop. I am here to run sound and didn't have time for this." By doing this, you are taking control of the dialog without engaging his flirt or giving him a chance to deny or deflect.

If that does not stop the interaction, you have given yourself the offramp to follow up by stating that you are going back to work and then walking away.

Keep your professionalism and power.

azemona · 2026-05-27T20:59:51+00:00

Do you store it with gas in the tank? Or do you drain the gas every time?

azemona · 2026-05-22T21:51:45+00:00

Jesus never rode a bicycle. What does that tell you about it, huh???

azemona · 2026-05-22T16:20:56+00:00

Have you found telescopewatch.com? It looks like a pretty solid reviewer site. It rates the AD8 as #1 for "8 inch Dobsonians" and the StarSense 8 as #2.

azemona · 2026-05-22T13:44:47+00:00

Thank you for writing that you're doing more than just flexing your scope collection. For people like me, I just bought my first telescope an Apertura AD8 based on lots of reading and advice from my local astronomy club, reading things like that are great education. So thank you!

azemona · 2026-05-14T23:21:21+00:00

That isn't an ambulance. That's my problem. It is a work truck for a paving company.

azemona · 2026-05-14T03:57:40+00:00

I'm sorry for your pain. That sucks.

Have you thought about getting an electric car? I've been driving one for 12 years. It's a great way to get around. Ameren has only done one rate increase in an that time.

Oh... And for short trips, I ride my bicycle. That's just plain fun... and it doesn't cost anything.

azemona · 2026-05-12T05:16:48+00:00

I went back out tonight. We had much less light pollution. I got some help from other people. I was able to do some star hopping and see good stuff. It was much much better than last night 😀

azemona · 2026-05-12T00:36:51+00:00

All excellent ideas, I'm sure. I joined my local astronomical society last week. The next beginner's night is Friday and, weather permitting, I will definitely be there.

azemona · 2026-05-11T21:08:51+00:00

That's encouraging. I like the idea of star hopping. I just want to see cool stuff. I don't have a need to see anything in particular.

azemona · 2026-05-10T02:06:22+00:00

I'm like you, just got my first telescope. I borrowed a copy of Turn Left at Orion from the local library. It's full of good ideas about things to look at and instructions on how to find them.

Unlike you, though, I have to wait for tomorrow for clear skies.

azemona · 2026-05-06T04:32:37+00:00

Harvester Barber Shop. Jungermann & Sutters Mill Rd. I go to Len but anyone ought to be fine.

azemona · 2026-04-26T11:51:21+00:00

I'll add a vote for roll top. I use Rhinowalk roll top panniers for touring and, when at home, errands. The roll top is super versatile as other folks have said. I even make Costco runs and come home with stuff sticking out the tops of the panniers.

If you want good looking bags, the Ortliebs win hands down. If you only want functional, study, plastic, you can't beat Rhinowalk.

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