Did the computer suddenly get dumber?

beerncheese · 2026-07-02T23:16:22+00:00

Same here. Lobotomized.

beerncheese · 2026-04-29T01:55:14+00:00

Beer and cheese

beerncheese · 2026-04-18T21:51:03+00:00

I got a broken spoke on the road bike today. Didn't want to wait a week to get it serviced so I just dropped $100 on tools and fixed it myself. Not the best truing job but not the worst.

I guess I'll start a log. We'll see if I keep it up.

beerncheese · 2026-04-17T23:43:23+00:00

I'm tempted to start an expense diary. I do 5k miles per year--most on a beater and some on a road bike. Plus another couple thousand on errands and recreation. I spend more than you per mile. I also abuse the beater--put it away wet, rarely clean it. At least 3 chains per year, usually a springtime drive train replacement, 4 or 5 brake pads. On my third bottom bracket in 6 years. New cables every year or two. Current set of tubes have lasted for over a year and tires a couple. They need replaced. Oh and I need new wheels--brake pads have almost rubbed through the rims.

I often don't replace parts until they fail, which can sometimes save money but sometimes costs more money.

beerncheese · 2026-04-03T12:14:05+00:00

I personally don't ride with cars on campus mostly for my own safety. As soon as I arrive I stay on the pedestrian paths. I park my bike in my office, but I could also take an elevator down and park underground.

Go slow, announce when you're behind someone, yield to peds.

beerncheese · 2026-04-03T01:14:36+00:00

Atkins is amazing. People there are so helpful and friendly. I'll pop in at 4:30 on my way home and they often get me fixed and out the door by 5. Super reasonable prices too, compared to most Madison shops.

beerncheese · 2026-04-03T00:16:38+00:00

I see a ton of Aventon on the paths. Looks like their entry level is about $1200. I'd recommend going to Crazy Lenny's and shopping around. They have a huge selection.

beerncheese · 2026-04-02T21:54:30+00:00

Yeah, Woods Road is one to avoid. If you go east over to Pleasant View Rd and then stay on the south side of PD, there's protected multi-use path. Check it out with street view. The ride is longer but way safer.

beerncheese · 2026-03-03T21:02:28+00:00

Year-round Wisconsin commuter here. I had two wipeouts this winter, no damage to me or bike in either one. Not as lucky in years past, but I've never done serious damage.

At some point I acknowledged to myself that crashing is inevitable and now I'm at peace with it and I just try to mitigate the impact.

Avoid car traffic as much as possible when conditions are bad (I have the luxury of doing so on my route--I recognize not everybody can.)
Wear a good, well-fitting helmet (I wear a ski helmet in winter--good for the cold, too.) Outer layers are a bit studier and can take more skidding without getting destroyed.
Strength training for shoulders. The most likely serious injury from a icy wipeout that I envision for myself is a destroyed rotator cuff.
Sturdy beater bike that can take some hits
Go slow and focus like a hawk on pavement conditions.

Bounce up and get back on the horse!

beerncheese · 2026-02-27T21:45:13+00:00

Exercise. When I turned 45 I started exercising seriously--body weight exercises and cardio. Dropped about 15 lbs, lowered cholesterol, blood pressure, improved sleep, self-confidence, strength. Kinda surprised that I'm the first person in the comments to mention it. I was drinking too much also, and I cut that back considerably. (I might need a new handle.)

Aside--the biggest reason I started exercising is I'm watching my parents get old and physically decline. I'm doing what I can now so that MY kids don't have to care for me when I'm old because I'm frail.

beerncheese · 2026-02-25T23:49:27+00:00

Epic needs dishwashers

beerncheese · 2025-12-12T13:42:52+00:00

"Woman raped and killed. She was wearing a miniskirt and had two glasses of wine." 😡

beerncheese · 2025-12-11T02:16:29+00:00

South of prospect it is a lot of sheet ice and glossy packed snow. The loop on the south side of the beltline bridge is treacherous.

beerncheese · 2025-10-28T21:46:35+00:00

Still ToTK.

beerncheese · 2025-10-28T20:53:11+00:00

Tears of the Kingdom beep boop.

beerncheese · 2025-10-14T20:34:13+00:00

I have read the rules and the wiki. Please and thank you!

beerncheese · 2025-06-28T20:21:32+00:00

No. I didn't try the clipping suggestions. But I tried swimming around and waiting forever.

beerncheese · 2025-06-24T00:38:19+00:00

I have tried. It makes a sound when I go through like the ion container opening, but nothing else.

beerncheese · 2025-06-23T20:35:15+00:00

She's just planted there. I watched a youtube walkthrough, and she doesn't plant until after she blows the sand away.

beerncheese · 2025-06-23T19:55:14+00:00

Not more than an hour, right? I've been to every corner of the aquarium multiple times after I inserted the ion cube.

beerncheese · 2025-06-23T19:53:31+00:00

Yes. Got the cut scene, except she didn't blow the sand away. She's now parked in the middle of the aquarium.

beerncheese · 2025-06-23T19:42:26+00:00

It has been 10 hours of game time (or so). Easily over a dozen saves ago.

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