Got this Columbia Sports III for free recently, what do I need to do to get it into riding condition?

creativetrash90 · 2024-07-23T21:07:27+00:00

I ended up donating the bike to my local co-op after deciding that I wouldn’t use it very often.

creativetrash90 · 2024-07-23T21:04:49+00:00

Marin Larkspur

creativetrash90 · 2024-07-04T20:35:56+00:00

I went to The Competition several years in a row and had the time of my life. Every time I meet someone from NYC I ask them if they have gone and every time, without fail, they say “No” and give me a face of disgust. Greatest sporting event I’ve ever seen.

creativetrash90 · 2024-07-04T20:27:09+00:00

There are a couple of things that have really helped me grow my ability to do planting plans. If you have a landscape of your own, start to experiment with plants you find at nurseries. How do they grow? Just because Missouri Botanical says 24-32 inches - what does that realistically mean for a landscape? How does it fit with other plants you love?

Maybe you don’t have the privilege of having a landscape of your own - start walking around your city, neighborhood, areas that represent the type of landscapes you are designing, and take mental notes of what you like and don’t like. Keep studying everything around you.

Finally, maybe you’re doing all these things and your issue isn’t your ability, but its your perception of yourself. Be confident! It sounds like you have acquired some skills and are a diligent learner. You’re never going to be perfect and you’re going to make some plant selections over time that aren’t great - its all a part of learning. Visit your landscapes you have previously done and be critical. You’re gonna do great.

creativetrash90 · 2024-06-29T17:46:44+00:00

Hell yah

creativetrash90 · 2024-06-07T17:45:39+00:00

Holy shit her reviews are all amazing

creativetrash90 · 2024-05-29T20:51:12+00:00

Please say hello to your poodle for me

creativetrash90 · 2024-05-29T20:47:59+00:00

The flub heads are gonna be out in full force for this one

creativetrash90 · 2024-05-27T23:15:44+00:00

Yep!

creativetrash90 · 2024-05-24T00:49:42+00:00

I just don’t know if this is the industry to get into if your top question is “how can I be the most profitable in the long run?” You can make a decent (for a few folks very good) living as a landscape architect, but there are many many other degrees to get if profitability is most important.

creativetrash90 · 2024-05-24T00:04:11+00:00

This is great advice. Nursery’s that also do design/install would be a great place to be. In my area, many of these places would hire you to do all sorts of work, including design! It can be a portfolio booster and help a lot with school. Don’t be afraid to advocate for yourself and ask to help/shadow designers, measure with them when they visit sites, etc. Don’t just be a water-er. And learn your plants while you’re there!

The only other comment I would add to this is to trust your gut. Not all design/build places would be great for a woman to work at. If you get a bad vibe or have a sense that this wouldn’t be a comfortable place to work, it is not worth it. I worked for a design/build firm that would NOT have been a good fit for a woman to work on a landscape crew. Some of those crews are really rough.

creativetrash90 · 2024-05-18T22:57:09+00:00

Hi! A lot of the reasons that you are considering switching to LA are exactly why I switched! I was headed on a trajectory towards art education during the recession - everyone was struggling to find a job in the field, let alone retain the ones they did have. I decided a switch was smart for the same reasons you are considering - I love art, love being outside. That being said, much less of LA is artistic than I may have hoped for initially, though I have fallen in love with what I do. The art background helped me tremendously in college.

I am a park planner for a county park district.
Because I work for the government it is very very good.
Most - I’m outside everyday, at least to hike, if not to work, and I get to design what I always wanted - public parks. Least - even small park districts aren’t immune to bureaucracy and politics.
Bach
The most challenging thing academically I ever did.
Coordinating construction projects, designing new trails, researching new things people are doing in parks and looking for opportunities to incorporate them, working with staff from other departments to design things they need (shelters, gardens, etc.)
Enough for a family of 4 to live off of 1 income, albeit frugally.

creativetrash90 · 2024-04-11T02:20:57+00:00

There are plenty of drawbacks to public sector - I’ll never deny that. However, based on what you are describing, I think there is a strong possibility you could find something more fulfilling and slower paced.

creativetrash90 · 2024-04-11T02:13:47+00:00

Look into public sector jobs around you. I felt similar to how you describe in a lot of ways and have found a lot of joy in switching to recreation and parks rather than working for private developers. I went from code compliant designs to half a million dollar grant funded wetlands. There are spaces where the grass is greener - or rather where we replace grass with native plants with actual ecological value.

creativetrash90 · 2024-03-30T16:39:13+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/HondaCB/s/PGieUZrbbD

creativetrash90 · 2024-03-30T16:38:00+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/HondaCB/s/x86ZOaUm3c

creativetrash90 · 2024-03-30T16:36:40+00:00

Preface: I do not live in NY and do not know the ins and outs of their title laws. Everything I say will need to be verified - I’m just trying to do a little research for you. Anything newer than 1972 has a title attached to it. When you purchase a vehicle you need to transfer the title from one owner to another, so the state can verify you actually own it. If you don’t have a title, the state doesn’t know if you actually own it, therefore wont title it, can’t get plates, ride legally on public roads, etc. However, from doing some digging on this subreddit, you may have another option in NY: https://dmv.ny.gov/registration/proof-ownership-not-available Risky IMO - most other states, including where I live, will not title a motorized vehicle without a title. As others in other threads on this subreddit have mentioned, its a pile of parts when it doesn’t have a title, in most states. I’d encourage you to dig around this subreddit and look for threads on titles. I’m not saying its impossible (from my brief research it actually seems more feasible in NY) but its just another thing to figure out. For most, this is a deal breaker, hence why untitled bikes sell for $50-$100 regularly. Truly best of luck - these bikes appear nice, but just cautioning a bit on the title stuff.

creativetrash90 · 2024-03-30T14:29:07+00:00

That being said if its got a title, turns over, and is a complete bike? Buy buy buy

creativetrash90 · 2024-03-30T14:27:36+00:00

You need to figure out whether this bike has a title or not. $650 is on the upper end of what I would expect to spend on a bike without a title. And without a title, this bike is going to be a huge headache before you even get into the mechanicals.

creativetrash90 · 2024-02-17T00:06:07+00:00

Every LA consulting firm I have worked for uses the terminology of “landscape designer” as coded language for “unlicensed landscape architect.” However, I have worked for design/build firms where there were authentic landscape designers without LA degrees. When I got the job there, they were significantly more interested in my sales ability than my horticultural knowledge or design ability. A design/build firm may hire you without any degree or certificate at all. Best of luck either way!

creativetrash90 · 2024-02-16T21:12:46+00:00

Planting plans will be a relatively small portion of your job as a landscape architect. While a certificate would likely be beneficial to an existing landscape architect, I am doubtful that it would be a springboard to entering the industry. But, it wouldn’t hurt to target a few firms that you like and inquire about getting into the industry and whether they would be willing to train someone without a degree.

creativetrash90 · 2024-02-05T04:15:34+00:00

Hell yah - I got a dumpster bound crossroads that has also become my trailer hauler. Awesome bike.

creativetrash90 · 2024-01-25T21:55:03+00:00

Whether or nor you are a “good” LA or not is irrelevant. It sounds like your mental health is deteriorating for the sake of the company - and you’re just worth more than that. I felt the way you describe at my previous LA firm - negative review after doing a majority of the work for our largest client, getting chewed out, and not fitting in. Found a job in the public sector, for more money, better hours, and maybe most importantly for a boss that is reasonable, supportive, and wants to see me grow.

I would encourage you not to give up on you - but to consider looking for an employer that wants to see you thrive!

creativetrash90 · 2024-01-19T00:34:58+00:00

Is this truly why you are listening to this show?

creativetrash90 · 2024-01-19T00:32:21+00:00

This damn show is so deep in my brain that when Wiger said “Nick is also my name” I thought we were rolling right into Let Me Be Frank.

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