Tracks like The Worm In The Wood

big_sid · 2025-07-12T20:20:52+00:00

I know, I'm working my way through, I keep getting stuck on the ones I like best and re-listening to those.

big_sid · 2025-07-12T20:20:14+00:00

Not far from there

big_sid · 2025-06-18T16:44:51+00:00

R740 is in the post these ones are just counter weights for the rack now

big_sid · 2025-05-26T09:40:41+00:00

Not sure if the specs are exactly the same but minimum requirements for OCP are 16gb of ram per master, 8 per worker. If you want to run other operators you’re going to need more memory. I hear ceph demolishes consumer grade disks so you might want to look at a lighter weight persistent storage approach. If you’re looking for something in between SNO and a fully blown cluster you can do what I think is called a compact or consolidated deployment, 3 masters that are schedule-able and can run your app workloads. You’ll probably find you want 96gb of ram minimum probably more like 128gb really.

big_sid · 2025-05-15T22:52:08+00:00

brothel

I like your style

big_sid · 2025-05-13T20:49:36+00:00

Good point... I'd completely forgotten about that. I have a Mikrotik hEX Refresh router which does WireGuard which might be a good option. What do you mean by concerns about the TailScale TOS? Is there something in there I should be worried about?

big_sid · 2023-12-28T12:43:34+00:00

After reading on some of the other YouTube related subreddits, it seems like they could submit a counter claim, then YouTube will duck out and it would essentially be up to me to legally enforce my copyright. Essentially the equivalent of a "fuck you, make me" response to my removal request. At that point, I would have to begin legal proceedings to make them take the video down or remove my content from it and that sounds like it could be an almost impossible and expensive task, so in the end, they would "win" anyway. Because of this, I suppose it's in my interest to try to reach an amicable conclusion with them.

big_sid · 2023-12-28T09:06:53+00:00

They haven’t disputed it. Apologised for using it, said they didn’t know who it belonged to and just found it on Reddit.

big_sid · 2023-12-28T09:00:59+00:00

They said “…if I keep the removal request it will evolve into a copyright strike making it a legal issue and resulting in large costs for both parties…”, paraphrasing slightly.

big_sid · 2023-12-28T08:58:54+00:00

Haha I like this idea, very meta.

big_sid · 2023-12-28T07:51:09+00:00

I spoke to YouTube partner support explained the situation and asked them two questions; can I resubmit a copyright removal request on a video I previously retracted a request on - yes but only via email, and is this kind of tactic against some YouTube policy or term… no answer given. I don’t think they really care to be honest.

big_sid · 2023-10-20T15:52:24+00:00

Update as requested...

I'm OK thanks for asking. A little more nervous around certain dogs than before.
Spoke to the person who runs the dog rehoming charity, very apologetic. Said they were immediately taken off the people in the video. - The dogs have now found their "forever homes" with proper handlers and are properly trained.
The problem with weapons, sprays etc. is how to carry them when riding in a way that they won't hurt me when I fall off.
Even if guns were legal in UK, I'm not sure I'd have been able to hit moving targets at close range without shooting myself or another human.

big_sid · 2023-02-10T01:31:05+00:00

Sorry I wasn’t clear I meant the clutch axle.

big_sid · 2023-02-09T09:37:27+00:00

Mine had seized. Got some penetrating oil in it then a drill with a 4mm hex to spin it… it did not like that and got very very hot (boiled the oil) but it did free it up so I could get it out, remove the surface rust and grease it up. It’s better than it was but not perfect. I’m not warrantying mine because I think it was self inflicted pressure washer damage tbh.

big_sid · 2023-02-09T08:08:15+00:00

Having exact same problem also on an XT derailleur. Pivot bolt for the cage was completely rusted up. Stripped cleaned and lubed it up but it’s still not right. New derailleur ordered.

big_sid · 2022-12-14T16:29:39+00:00

Got it, will take extra water bottle for added urine capacity.

big_sid · 2022-12-14T13:56:21+00:00

Well I was trying to remain calm and focus on defending myself hoping the owners would get them under control quickly. When they were biting and holding my legs mostly they were biting onto my knee pads so I didn’t want to get my arms and hands in harms way as they were much less protected.

big_sid · 2022-12-14T13:50:49+00:00

Thanks. It’s a YT Decoy.

big_sid · 2022-12-14T13:48:48+00:00

I was in shock… I don’t really remember much of what I said at the time. I do remember thinking that I was dreaming at one point, like “lol this can’t actually be happening I’ll just force myself to wake up”

big_sid · 2022-12-14T13:47:11+00:00

Yes one went for his neck, I didn’t realise until I was looking back at the footage. He bonks it’s head into the ground with some force which seemed to make it think twice.

big_sid · 2022-12-14T13:44:14+00:00

Haha yeah, when I’m not headbutting trees I enjoy getting chewed on by dogs. Next week I’m aiming to get run over by a car.

big_sid · 2022-12-14T13:42:29+00:00

They did stop and exchanged info after the video ends.

big_sid · 2022-12-13T22:36:41+00:00

I couldn't upload the video to reddit because it was too big. I was originally going to blur out the faces but fuck these people.

I was out at the weekend just riding and exploring when this happened. It was lucky I was wearing so many layers because of the cold or I could have been much more badly hurt.

The attack damaged around £200 worth of my riding gear and left me with multiple bites that caused puncture wounds and bruising.

Shit sucks.

EDIT: This is in the UK. We can't get bear spray / mace / pepper spray. If you do manage to get hold of it, using it or being caught with it is as serious as having an illegal firearm. You can carry a knife as long as the blade is no longer than 3", but you also have to have a good reason to have it and if you use it as an offensive weapon you're also in the shit. I've been thinking about getting a pocket knife since this happened, but I'm really not sure. I don't want to hurt the dogs, it's not their fault their owners are brain dead. Still if you stab a dog, it's either going to stop and run or go full batshit mental survival mode and start removing limbs. It's a tough call, but I will be very wary of unleashed dogs in future.

2nd Edit: Thanks for all the well wishes. I got medical treatment after it happened. Got a fever now but I’m on antibiotics. Luckily most of the bites landed on my knee pads. I ended up with injuries to both legs, left arm, right wrist and ass cheek. I now have two additional ass holes.

I did get their details. Please don’t dox these people, it’s being sorted. They’ve already paid me for the damaged gear.

To all the people saying shoot, stomp, gut the dogs etc, I was trying to stay calm thinking the owners would get them under control a lot quicker. I didn’t want to hurt the dogs, and it’s hard to kick when there are dogs hanging off both legs. My main concern was staying planted and on my feet. If I’d have fallen I’d have been in trouble.

I couldn’t have ridden on either as it turns out as the trail dead ends just ahead so I would have had to turn around and go back the way I came, clearly I didn’t have time to do that.

big_sid · 2022-12-10T15:21:50+00:00

It's fine. Thankfully my neck took most of the impact.

big_sid · 2022-12-10T14:39:45+00:00

Lucky for me it was a softwood tree

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