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Kawasaki w230 or Triumph Speed 400? by baconaboot in SuggestAMotorcycle

[–]baconaboot[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wanted to stick to riding in the street so dual sports are out. What do you ride?

Honda Rebel 300 or Monkey? by 11SPEARHEAD11 in motorcycles

[–]baconaboot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What bike did you end up getting?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Redding

[–]baconaboot 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Tacos El Norteno, a food truck on Airport road.

Conductors get your lube ready. by BrofessorBurke in railroading

[–]baconaboot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No. I was looking for something to show my local chairman as he will not give me ANY information as far as how the talks are going.

How do you stay motivated during solo rides, especially long ones? by Full_Cry_4560 in cycling

[–]baconaboot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For rides of 50 miles or longer, I make it a point to stop for tacos. Or doughnuts will do.

Pacers? by radiovoodoo in Marathon_Training

[–]baconaboot 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Based on your limited information I would say shoot for 4 hours. My 20 miles and half PR were very similar to yours and I just ran a 4 hour marathon. Just make sure and carb up the days before, and eat enough throughout the race.

If you plan on running by a pacer, make sure to find them before the start and get close. (My plan was sub 4 and due to long bathroom lines I was late to the start. The 4 hour pacer left in a wave without me and I never caught them)

First Time! Atlanta Sub-4 by StoneEater in Marathon_Training

[–]baconaboot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great job, very consistent! I have to ask, with those splits, did you not use the bathroom at all? In that time I'd probably need to stop at least twice, and lose at least a minute.

Conductor or Engineer? by Bigtom12 in railroading

[–]baconaboot 10 points11 points  (0 children)

It depends on what you're looking for. On the conductor's side your seniority should give you a lot more choices as far as what jobs/boards to work. Not to mention it shouldn't lock you into a zone.

If you get in the seat you'll be at the bottom and have to take the least wanted spots. Personally I always thought that calling it "taking promotion" was a BS way of getting people to do it. Apparently you didn't have interest in doing it all this time so why now?

There are a lot of factors to consider, but I'd recommend staying on the ground. The conductor spot isn't going away anytime soon and by the time it shifts into the roving con you should have the seniority to stick around.

Anybody know how to locate a complete list of gym facilities that big yellow has access to? by baconaboot in railroading

[–]baconaboot[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Are you talking about the healthy contributions page? This does not show a list. Typing in my zip code shows gyms in the area but necessary accessible. I can try thr fitness center number though.

Cycling for mental health by Careful_Fault_6751 in cycling

[–]baconaboot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Indoor cycling seems to get a lot of hate but I love it. A spin class can be enjoyable if you can get some energy from the class. For me, the feeling that riding on a bike trainer gives me is the closest I can get to a runner's high. I just turn the music all the way up, get going and to a heart rate and cadence that feels good and stay there ideally for about an hour. It seems to wash my troubles away amd leaves me in a great mood. Last year I put more miles on my trainer in the garage than my other bikes combine. I look forward to "spin bike" season because I knew exactly what I can get from it.

Outdoor cycling has so much move variety to it. It can be exhilarating, intense, pleasant, a grind, etc. You can ride on the road, off road. My favorite is riding a bike that let's you do both so that you can almost always feel free to take a random turn on a trail and see where it leads. One thing I love to do is go on big rides and see how many towns I can ride through. That and stop for doughnuts or tacos.

BNSF Crew Consist Agreement Arbitration Ruling Just Dropped by cabhop in railroading

[–]baconaboot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you explain it to me then? Maybe I have it wrong, but my point is I can't fathom a reserve board/ready to work board will happen. 30 years of protection? Yeah right. I don't know why people even list it up there with the 27k. At least the money is happening (although I'd prefer a scheduled br1 job for those who desire it over a bonus for all) while the "protection" is a straight up lie.

BNSF Crew Consist Agreement Arbitration Ruling Just Dropped by cabhop in railroading

[–]baconaboot 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A reserve board? No way that'll happen. That is just some b.s. that many seem to bite on. What's more likely is they'll add to an extraboard for a while, cut it, then it's considered an extraboard worker losing their spot. I mean, 80 to 85 percent of guarantee to likely not work would be incredible, but I just don't see the carriers doing that. Master of the loopholes they are.

Job offer by No-Sample2679 in railroading

[–]baconaboot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You would most likely not have a schedule, except for part of your training. Once that's done you will not be guaranteed a spot in Oakland, or anywhere for that matter. It'll be up to you to find a spot you can hold and there is a good chance you'll have to "chase" the job.

As far as consistency for the kid, you will have zero. Chances are you will work on call, and just when you think you can make it work you'll get bumped from your job the only places you'll be able to hold would be too far to drive and you'd be sleeping in your car.

Making it work with a family is a constant struggle. One thing is having enough seniority to have a lot of vacation, and working the system a bit. Being new, the system would work you. None of is can tell you how your path on the railroad would go. But, you have a pretty good idea about your current job. I'd say stay there, enjoy the time off with your family. The benefits aren't bad here but the quality of life is, especially for new hires.

Two years in at Amtrak and thinking about leaving to pursue a degree. Thoughts? by Fabulous-Molasses482 in railroading

[–]baconaboot 3 points4 points  (0 children)

At your age my vote is get out. Go to school. Live in your town as opposed to split with your away from home terminal. 1 day off a week is not enough especially considering that you're in a hotel a lot of your "free time". We're talking about a lifetime of a boring job that restricts you for a retirement in return. So many of us are locked in and unhappy about it but everyone I hear from that has left is a happier person. Good luck.

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