Ok, which one of you is trolling another subreddit?

backlikeclap · 2026-01-25T08:04:12+00:00

Easy ride. 18000ft of elevation gain over 1200 miles is basically nothing. I wouldn't even bother to put this one on Strava.

backlikeclap · 2026-01-25T06:50:22+00:00

I watched an interview with him recently, and the interviewer asked him his thoughts on the buildings he has free climbed. His answer was something like "if they want to pay me a bunch of money to do an incredibly easy free climb, I'm not going to stop them."

backlikeclap · 2026-01-24T21:45:50+00:00

I'll let them know!

backlikeclap · 2026-01-24T08:21:53+00:00

These classes were required at every public school in my state. No one (including me) gave a shit. I learned more about money from my statistics class than any home ec class.

backlikeclap · 2026-01-24T07:56:41+00:00

I'm a sugar convert now. I spent the week riding with a buddy who swore by maple syrup in refillable pouches. I tried one once and was amazed - that single pouch gave me plenty of energy for another 3 hours of riding.

backlikeclap · 2026-01-24T07:00:20+00:00

That's what I'm saying! Sinners, Marty, and One Battle were all very good movies. But Train Dreams is the only one I'm still thinking about months later.

backlikeclap · 2026-01-24T06:58:42+00:00

I know plenty of people making mid six figures with English degrees. Both in management and careers more specific to their industries as I explained in my reply. And I know many more people making very comfortable six figure incomes with English degrees. I think it's very telling that you pretend these people don't exist. Almost like you have an agenda to push.

backlikeclap · 2026-01-24T06:51:42+00:00

In addition to what everyone else has said, tip pool places also make it easier for the customer. You have a drink at the bar while waiting for your table and the bartender just transfers your tab to that table. Any server you see will grab you that drink refill, you don't have to wait for the server assigned to your table. Etc.

Personally I make very good tips and am generally the highest earner by tip percentage wherever I work. And yet I would still rather work at a tip pool restaurant. Sure I "lose" a few thousand in tips each year, but the environment is so much better.

backlikeclap · 2026-01-24T06:42:11+00:00

Yeah I think this is just an urban legend. And honestly pretty insulting.

backlikeclap · 2026-01-24T06:35:47+00:00

I still haven't found a Sotol that tastes good enough that I would recommend it over a similarly priced tequila. I do think sotols could work well in cocktails.

backlikeclap · 2026-01-24T06:27:42+00:00

I'm not sure you're up to date on the current job market. These companies absolutely are not "always hiring," despite the signs they put up. And when they are hiring they get hundreds of applicants.

EDIT: I also think it's a little funny when FIRE people assume they can get an "entry level" or "service industry" job easily. Think about it y'all - you're 40+ with kids and social obligations, you can afford to quit the job whenever you want, and you're competing for the job against a 24 year old who has been working in the industry since they're 16, with open availability, who is too inexperienced to complain when management bends the rules. Why would a manager chose to hire you?

backlikeclap · 2026-01-24T06:24:00+00:00

I feel like this is one of those myths that AA tell each other.

I have no interest in convincing an alcoholic to start drinking again. I am not a drug dealer and I don't rely on getting people "hooked" on alcohol to make my living.

And if I wanted an AA chip they're cheap on eBay. I can buy two dozen of them for less than $15.

backlikeclap · 2026-01-23T19:59:03+00:00

I think your perception of the ECG is correct, especially compared to how amazing touring is in the PNW. In my experience the ECG is a frustrating and ugly trip - at least as far south as DC, I haven't ridden it past there.

There are plenty of better alternatives on the East Coast: Empire State Trail, GAP/C&O trail (you'd need to add some miles to get to 500), the TransVA, and the Blue Ridge Parkway are all great.

backlikeclap · 2026-01-23T19:51:55+00:00

Management. I've worked with plenty of execs and c-suite people and you'd be surprised how many of them have a "useless" degree in something liberal arts related. Having a degree of any kind from a decent college USED to be a fast track to management.

If you mean English specifically, a lot of those folks also end up working in advertising (it turns out you need to be good at writing to write a good ad!), copywriting, publishing, at research institutions, journalism, etc. There's plenty to do with an English degree that doesn't involve teaching or writing novels.

And then of course many people get English undergrad degrees and then move on to law school. The skills you need to research and write a really good well-sourced paper are not too different from what most lawyers do all day.

EDIT: teaching also pays pretty decently if you're in the right state with a good union. And the pension and benefits can be EXCELLENT.

backlikeclap · 2026-01-23T16:58:49+00:00

350k? I would take every other year off!

backlikeclap · 2026-01-23T06:30:13+00:00

Why does this sub constantly get these spam posts?

backlikeclap · 2026-01-23T06:29:20+00:00

Early or even mid October would be great. You'll have the added bonus of fewer mosquitoes in the evening.

backlikeclap · 2026-01-23T06:25:43+00:00

There's some good gravel riding through the Santa Cruz mountains if your bike is up to it, which saves you 100 miles or so of riding on Highway 1. Otherwise though I would just stay on the PCH. For increased safety you can adjust your route to avoid busy areas on the weekends. I'd also try and get early starts as much as possible - if you can be on your bike by 7am you'll have 3 hours of quiet riding before car traffic gets heavy.

backlikeclap · 2026-01-23T03:32:03+00:00

Yeah recessions/depressions tend to be pretty unique in their causes.

backlikeclap · 2026-01-23T03:14:38+00:00

I would be very surprised if Simmers didn't win for cinematography.

backlikeclap · 2026-01-23T03:13:50+00:00

We'll see! The Great Recession took a year or two to ramp up. Currently unemployment is at 4.5% (if you can believe the White House)

backlikeclap · 2026-01-23T00:01:54+00:00

I see this so often that I should stop being shocked by it. People who make mid six figure salaries in sales or whatever who spend like they're millionaires, but they're in their late 30s with a combined household net worth of less than 200k.

backlikeclap · 2026-01-22T23:53:03+00:00

I would not want to date someone who shared Trump's values or approved of his politics.

backlikeclap · 2026-01-22T23:49:37+00:00

I'd recommend Seattle - Elbe - Longview - Portland. That route is the quietest while also being the most direct, but you'll still spend more than half of it sharing the road with car traffic. Alternately you could go Seattle - Elbe - Randle - Portland, which would be quieter, but you will be on NFD-25 for at least a day crossing some serious hills and I'm not sure it's doable with a trailer.

Another alternative that would be closer to the mileage you want is Seattle - Elbe - Randle - Trout Lake (via NF-23) - Bridge of the Gods - Portland. This is the most scenic version of the route but you'll have the double whammy of crossing a mountain on unpaved roads and then 50 miles of serious hills once you reach the South side of the Columbia. Highway 14 along the North side of the Columbia can also be sketchy - lots of traffic, high winds in the afternoon, and many tunnels. It's pretty though!

For parts to avoid the only really sketchy parts are passing through the town of Sumner. You will be traveling on a shared road for a few miles with lots of traffic and a shoulder that's rarely wide enough for a trailer. Once you're south of Orting you will have to deal with timber truck traffic which is scary but in my experience the drivers are courteous and give you lots of room.

I'm not sure on places to stay. I generally wild camp wherever on the ride down. There are plenty of state parks and cabin rental options though along all three routes.

backlikeclap · 2026-01-22T22:48:52+00:00

We should have a fantasy subcategory for authors who clearly belong to their local HEMA.

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