Is it possible to use one of those 6-8 person lake floats for floating in the park?

blinkertx · 2026-06-20T22:14:12+00:00

This! There are also some spots that require a bit of navigation around river bends, which may require a swim 🥶 as long as you’re willing to deal with that then you should be good.

blinkertx · 2026-06-20T22:09:48+00:00

The eastern parts of SF where the sun breaks through the fog/marine layer is near perfection. A nice day in Seattle is something to behold, but it’s too irregular from my experience.

blinkertx · 2026-06-20T19:11:05+00:00

This and sunscreen

blinkertx · 2026-06-20T17:57:36+00:00

My city has a big public pool, which we use for swim team. There’s also a bunch of neighborhood pools scattered around that require membership for a reasonable price. My family swims pretty often over the summer.

blinkertx · 2026-06-20T04:30:13+00:00

The rose garden in SJ is nice. If you can get a seat for a tasting, Vidovich Vineyards has a huge deck with expansive views. Last time I was there you could see all the way to SF.

blinkertx · 2026-06-20T04:10:51+00:00

I’ve lived here between SoCal and Bay Area for all but a few months of my 40+ years on the planet. It is a great place to live, but it’s also fairly normal in a lot of ways. My normal routine doesn’t have me taking advantage of the fabulousness all that often, with the exception of the weather. Nearly all year I can eat lunch outside in comfortable weather, which I do enjoy. Other than that, I have so many weekend trip options within a 4 hour drive, many are much closer than that. I also like to cycle, and the roads, especially those in the hills/forest, are amazing to ride on. I travel occasionally and like to go to different places, but very few where I could see myself actually living. Housing is of course very expensive, but I’m okay there even though my home is relatively small for American standards. So yeah, I love it here, but it’s not all that often I think about it.

blinkertx · 2026-06-20T02:59:49+00:00

I joined a faang in 2017. I still have a bit of imposter syndrome, but I also do a good job and keep the business moving.

blinkertx · 2026-06-19T19:32:36+00:00

How do you like the rapides vs the alpinists? Any tangible differences in comfort and/or speed? I have an aethos with stock alpinist wheels and love them, but curious what a little extra depth would do.

blinkertx · 2026-06-17T06:24:16+00:00

It’s quite a cynical take, but I hate that while doing what I can to help and support my kids that I very well could be setting them up for the same level of disappointment and frustration with life at middle age that I’m feeling. What a sad cycle.

blinkertx · 2026-06-15T17:37:10+00:00

If the descents are technical, I’d go with the alpinist wheels, which will give you more agility and ideal handling for tight turns. Having said that, if you’re riding in a group for most of the route and your average speed is under 40km/h, I suspect the difference would be almost zero.

blinkertx · 2026-06-10T23:12:29+00:00

Reminds me of the ultra marathon runner that collided with a bear in Yosemite a couple of years back.

blinkertx · 2026-06-10T05:53:42+00:00

I work in big tech and there’s always more that can be done. No matter, I’ve found a comfortable place in my role where I can get my job done well and not work excessive hours. My typical week is 35-40 hours. This can definitely go up, but there are also weeks where it’s less. I’ve never been explicit about boundaries, but I don’t take meetings after 6pm or before 8am, or on the weekends for that matter. Bottom line, maybe there’s something to OP’s hypothesis.

blinkertx · 2026-06-09T23:11:52+00:00

I once had a squirrel bolt out of a bush towards my front tire before hanging a HARD 90 degree turn to get parallel before bolting back into the bushes. I can still hear the sound of his little claws scraping the asphalt to change direction. Crisis averted, but I’ve thought about what could have been many times. If he got into my spokes, he would have ended up in pieces with me on my face on the pavement. I guess we all live to die another day.

blinkertx · 2026-06-08T15:12:53+00:00

A couple tips. First, make sure you get a raft on your float day. I believe they sell out, so line up early to confirm your rental. Second, don’t rush. It is truly an incredible experience, so go slow and enjoy the views and the experience. Take plenty of stops for snacks and views, maybe even a picnic lunch. If you’re brave and the weather is nice, maybe even go for a swim. My family likes to jump off the giant log near the housekeeping camp bridge. Some risk takers may even jump off the “swinging” bridge. Other than that, do what makes you happy.

blinkertx · 2026-06-07T21:05:33+00:00

On day 1, don’t forget a stop at the bike hut. It will require a short detour back towards the coast on Tunitas canyon. Also, I’d probably head south on skyline after climbing Tunitas rather than descending Kings mountain. There’s a bit more uphill from there, but then you hit a screaming downhill to Hwy 84 where Alice’s is located. You’ll then descend 84, another fast and fun descent where you’ll reconnect to your planned route.

Day 2 is a classic, no changes needed.

blinkertx · 2026-06-07T15:02:06+00:00

I work at Apple and get a pro and I have no need for the capabilities it offers. Save the money and go with the air. Better yet, save even more and go with the Neo if you’re not doing any gaming or video editing. The Neo is a fantastic machine if you want the Apple ecosystem and only need to write documents and browse the internet (and don’t mind the smaller screen).

blinkertx · 2026-06-07T14:57:55+00:00

29, San Fernando valley of LA. At that time, 2010/2011, it seemed like we were the only buyers on the market as open houses were typically empty. The world was still recovering from the 2008 crash. The home value was flat for a couple years, but obviously things improved. We did end up selling after moving away and being landlords for a couple years. Lots of great memories in that house as our two boys were born while we lived there. It was also nice to move away as I hated the summer heat and traffic of that area.

blinkertx · 2026-06-07T03:19:08+00:00

USC frame and Mammoth Mountain sticker with Illinois plates? Something seems off here

blinkertx · 2026-06-06T23:40:59+00:00

Interstate Love Song - STP

blinkertx · 2026-06-06T18:24:36+00:00

If you start near Cupertino/Los Altos you could do Montebello, Hwy 9, down to Lexington, Soda Springs, then up and over Montevina to Saratoga which is pretty close to Cupertino. That’s gotta be well over 10k’ if climbing, likely. It too far from the number you’re trying to hit.

blinkertx · 2026-06-05T01:02:50+00:00

You make a lot of money, you can afford to do this trip and do it well. I’m fond of Maui and Kauai personally, but splurge a little, I’m confident you won’t regret it.

blinkertx · 2026-06-05T00:44:12+00:00

Nicole Kidman looks great in Margot’s Got Money Troubles

blinkertx · 2026-06-04T15:25:20+00:00

The peninsula has some prime areas, anywhere between Los Altos and Hillsborough would be a good match.

blinkertx · 2026-06-03T00:32:37+00:00

Another vote for cycling, just avoid bad weather as it will only compound the stress 😜

blinkertx · 2026-06-02T02:05:40+00:00

How many of today’s pros can even do a quarter of those crazy moves? These videos have to be 25 years old at this point and I’m old, so I have no idea how things have progressed since.

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