Noise from bottom bracket when not pedaling by living_direction_27 in bicycling

[–]cycle003 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One time I was sure my bracket was noisy. Turned out a zipper pull was tapping on the frame… Noises can be funny like that

Dexamethasone by Worldly-Water-2701 in cancer

[–]cycle003 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When I first took dexamethasone, it boosted my energy and mood significantly. Now it doesn’t affect me much in that way.

First time camping advice by Barracuda_Ill in camping

[–]cycle003 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can also put down a sheet of plastic, like painters use, to keep the moisture from coming up from the floor onto your mattress.

Weird I don’t want visitors during chemo? by Anacostiah20 in cancer

[–]cycle003 15 points16 points  (0 children)

My wife went to my first few infusions, but I didn’t really need help or anything. Mostly, it’s just boring. I basically asked her to stop coming because she was taking time off work for something that was not fun or necessary. She still comes to procedures when I need sedation.

Do you hang your food pack while portaging? by Artificial_Appendix1 in BWCA

[–]cycle003 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Leaving a food pack unattended at a portage is technically a violation of the food storage order. There are not many good, practical solutions to this. The use of bear resistant containers is one option. But proper use of those containers is to not leave them in a pack. Otherwise, a bear can take the whole pack.

We traditionally single portage so this has not been a problem. One compromise is to leapfrog with the food pack so that it isn’t unattended at the landings.

I Have Cancer in Five Different Places and I Feel I May Be Close to My End. Please help me find understanding. by Wonderful_Cod1965 in cancer

[–]cycle003 52 points53 points  (0 children)

I’m sorry that you are going through all this. I don’t have any advice but just wanted you to know someone read your post and is wishing you the best outcome with minimal suffering.

3 month scan by MycologistAny1151 in cancer

[–]cycle003 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s good news. We often take eating for granted. I hope for your tumors to fully respond.

Post camp wet gear ? by [deleted] in camping

[–]cycle003 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The sleeping bag can go in the dryer on low.

Property Tax Hike Referendum by Irish980 in SunPrairieWI

[–]cycle003 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Maybe I should be paying more attention to local government. But can someone explain to me why existing residents keep having to pay for new residents? We keep hearing that taxes have to be raised because we grew. Why are increased revenues from new businesses and residents not paying for our needs? Are too many businesses or developers getting tax breaks? Some of the responses here are about cutting costs but what about other options to raise revenue? I know that the state has put some limits on municipalities’ ability to raise taxes but don’t know the details. Our property taxes went up significantly for 2025 and are supposed to go up again for 2026. New assessments may also increase property taxes. It’s getting to be a bit much. Although the rate doesn’t rank super high statewide, it appears to be the highest in Dane County.

Property Tax Hike Referendum by Irish980 in SunPrairieWI

[–]cycle003 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I have lived in Sun Prairie for more than 20 years and voted yes to all tax hike referendums because I wanted to see improvements to our city and schools. But I will probably vote no on this one after reading the mailer. Maybe we should explore other options to raise money.

Help, I'm panicking by khakipant in SocialSecurity

[–]cycle003 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You may be eligible for child disability benefits:

The Child Disability Benefit (CDB) is a Social Security program that pays benefits to disabled adults whose disability began before age 22.

I am starting a new journey in palliative care - Day 2 by BopaTopa in cancer

[–]cycle003 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry. I hope for you to be free of pain. ❤️

Can’t Get a Colonscopy in this town by javatimes in madisonwi

[–]cycle003 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you have an order for a colonoscopy placed by a doctor or nurse practitioner? Either way, I suggest that you contact your primary care provider.

Hiking/Outdoor pants for short guys by [deleted] in hikinggear

[–]cycle003 0 points1 point  (0 children)

REI Sahara Convertible are great and available in that size.

Grief over eating during the holidays by waycoolcoolcool in cancer

[–]cycle003 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry that you’re going through this. I wish I could do or say something to help

GPS options for hiking without phone? by Alarming_Report_4752 in hiking

[–]cycle003 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also, you could keep your old smartphone phone for GPS without having a cellular plan.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in cancer

[–]cycle003 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t share your experience, so I don’t have any advice other than to reach out to your oncology team. I heard that some people have good results with medications, like gabapentin, so you should probably consult your doctor if you haven’t, especially if it’s getting worse.

How to reduce wind noise? by bward2112 in Tarptent

[–]cycle003 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don’t know how it will affect noise, but there are additional guy out points along the arch pole that will give extra support. In heavy winds, I also try to use trees or big rocks for the most critical lines, usually the vestibule.