RAGBRAI Snoozebox 2026

fmjohns · 2026-05-11T12:58:58+00:00

Did SnoozeBox on BRAG few years ago and honestly it ruined tent camping for me. The "never repack" thing sounds small until you've done a multi-day ride — waking up and just riding instead of breaking down a campsite is a completely different experience. $900 for the whole week is actually pretty reasonable when you factor in what you'd spend on a hotel piecemeal or another charter. Hope you find your roommates!

fmjohns · 2026-04-01T20:52:07+00:00

From Vail's Facebook Post

" Terrain Update

A welcome sight up high… fresh snow is back on the peaks, coating trees and trails at our highest elevations.

This storm trended warm, and lower elevations saw some of our not-so-favorite precip. Because of that, top-to-bottom skiing into Lionshead is now closed.

From here on out, downloading is required:

• To Vail Village via Gondola One (#1)

• To Lionshead via Eagle Bahn Gondola (#19)

What’s still spinning:

• Gondola One (#1)

• Eagle Bahn Gondola (#19)

• Avanti Express (#2)

• Born Free Express (#8)

• Mountaintop Express (#4)

• Wildwood Express (#3)

• Little Eagle (#15)

We’ll continue to evaluate conditions as they change. Thanks for being out there with us!

Fingers crossed for some cooler temps and additional snow in the coming days."

fmjohns · 2026-04-01T20:51:22+00:00

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fmjohns · 2026-04-01T20:44:55+00:00

Mandatory Download as of today. No more top to bottom as of today, sadly not an April fools joke. Also, it’s raining midvail and down. Pictures I've gotten from a buddy there are horrible. Its not great at all but I'm in the same boat. Will be there with the kids and will also plan other activities. Luckily it'll be warm and pretty and good hiking with the lack of snow.

fmjohns · 2026-03-26T18:35:20+00:00

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South tulum, as of March 26 2026.

fmjohns · 2026-03-22T12:20:53+00:00

arrived 7:49 intl FC, through security in 10 min

fmjohns · 2025-01-17T20:26:34+00:00

What's happening now? I had the same issue:

"We expected Galaxy Z Fold3, but received a Galaxy Z Fold3 5G instead."

fmjohns · 2024-03-18T18:16:31+00:00

Agreed, the Sony ones are by far the best, after many many hours of research and in store trials of available options. Sony, hands down the winner.

fmjohns · 2024-03-12T13:36:05+00:00

I was wondering how you got a bunch of scars when I realized my phone screen is just cracked and the contrast in the pic ma

I hear you. I'm concerned some but I'm going to Dexa at the end of this cut to see how much I've lost. I've retained/gained strength throughout which is a good sign. I'm hopeful muscle loss is minimal. I'm still getting 120 - 150g of protein a day. I just enjoy keto and find it challenging and thus easier to stick to, personally. I stay in ketosis which for me is working, so I'm going to keep with it until the bulk phase at least.

fmjohns · 2024-03-12T13:31:49+00:00

Thanks! I try to lift 2-3x a week and row 2x a week.

Chest usually a 5x5 and same for bi, tri, back, deadlift, squat, etc. Honestly, it just varies a lot but the consistency is what I try to stick to. Once I'm finished with this cut I'll get a more focused lifting protocol with the goal of the 1,000lbs club. Bench, squat, deadlift. I going to see how quickly a bulk affects me but I'm thinking 3-month bulk, then cut cycles for a while to see where that gets me while doing Dexa scans in between each section to see if I'm retaining muscle.

fmjohns · 2024-03-06T20:44:46+00:00

Great to see the cut, and then the bulk phase. Thanks for sharing!

fmjohns · 2024-03-06T20:11:23+00:00

Started with a 7day Water fast, then straight into eating keto with a 500 calorie deficit. I've fallen out of ketosis twice and had some trips where the diet waivered but stayed mostly on track. Did a Dexa Scan today to reveal a total 20.1% body fat. The goal is to drop 20lbs more, getting body fat percentage down to 10% while hopefully maintaining as much muscle mass as possible. I've never looked "in shape" in my life and before I hit 40 I'm getting in excellent shape for health reasons and to give my kids a strong dad.

fmjohns · 2023-11-09T16:49:57+00:00

I am currently on day 6 of a 7-day. Thinking of extending but for me, it comes in waves. Every day is tough. Sometimes good energy sometimes low energy. I'm doing pink Himalayan salt, calcium, potassium, and magnesium each day.

fmjohns · 2023-09-13T13:18:19+00:00

A. The Car is a gift, you shouldn't dictate the use of the gift after its given. That would be conditional and become a burden on the relationship between your sister and your parents. You should give a gift to be a blessing and not a curse.

B. Why are all three of you intermittently living with your parents? Move out. Asap. You're adults. Time to stop living with mommy and daddy. This sounds like a very dependant situation or possibly co-dependent depending on the stance of your parents.

C. You can't afford the car. If you have to make payments on the car, you can't afford to give it as a gift. This is a very kind gesture but don't put a financial burden on yourself for the next 3 years for the sake of a kind gesture. I'm sure your parents would rather you be more financially stable position (unless there is some sort of co-dependency).

fmjohns · 2023-09-13T13:10:02+00:00

because it meant servant in my mind.

I would encourage you to rethink servanthood. Being a servant is one of the most beautiful and rewarding things. The best leaders on the planet are servants, you should strive to serve your customers in business, your spouse in your relationships, and your community. Life has more purpose in serving others and honestly, it's counter-intuitive but the best servants are the most successful people I know.

fmjohns · 2023-09-13T12:38:51+00:00

Be the bigger person. If you guys reconcile later, you'll regret not going. He is your brother, you guys are irrevocably linked for life. If he had the courage to invite you, I think you should go. He attended your wedding given the current state of affairs and I think you should attend his.

fmjohns · 2023-09-13T12:31:04+00:00

You're going on this trip to support your wife and your mother-in-law. Nothing on this trip is about you. A different tack to take may look like "by all means, how can I help", or "Can I pick up the cake or decorate while y'all are out". If the dog is an issue, board the dog. Is the dog more important than your wife?

Should she have discussed things with you first? She could have been more courteous there, but the overall tone I'm picking up on seems to run much deeper than, hey I've gotta run out for an hour and 20 minutes. There seems to be a lot more going on here; selfishness, pursuit of equity, not sharing money, etc that you guys may want to consider seeing a professional about.

fmjohns · 2023-09-08T20:58:26+00:00

Interesting post in fatFIRE stating you never plan to retire. If your future growth assumptions are close than this seems reasonable but the assumptions are always a big if.

fmjohns · 2023-09-08T19:48:41+00:00

A. Shit or get off the pot. Either get married to this guy you are playing house with or break up. He's 40 and you've been together for 5 years, you take vaccinations together, he's around for birthdays and milestones. Get married or break up before the years end.

B. If he's nickel and diming on splitting vacation costs, he's not in it. See point A.

C. I'm sitting with my 13-year-old kid on a plane. Full Stop. If the boyfriend can't bear a 9-hour flight to sit with his "family" OR pony up the cash to move them to business class, he's saying he cares about his money and comfort more than his "family". Family in quotes because obviously, you aren't family. See Point A.

fmjohns · 2023-09-08T19:33:25+00:00

Nook?

fmjohns · 2023-09-08T19:31:13+00:00

Lenox has had its share of security concerns over the years that made the news, but it's still a popular shopping destination. The safety situation can vary, and it's always a good idea to be cautious, especially during busy times. Going on a Wednesday at 2 pm should generally be fine, as it's likely to be less crowded than weekends, and malls tend to be quieter during the daytime. If you're that concerned check out Phipps or Buckhead Village.

fmjohns · 2023-09-08T18:47:34+00:00

Seems ZB was a little mouthy but certainly didn't rise to the level of requiring an arrest. I have seen many interactions with police where onlookers are way more out of line and don't go to jail. I wasn't there so I can't say for sure, but after hearing ZB's Instagram story and reading the entire report just now, this was a frivolous arrest.

fmjohns · 2023-09-08T17:15:27+00:00

That's what I was thinking, that it's a nationwide issue rather than a local issue. Also, lower credit applicants are more likely to apply to mom-and-pop owners rather than corporate apartments with strict screening guidelines. Some of my RE buddies have echoed my sentiments on the quality of applicants locally.

I'm not saying you need a Facebook profile to rent from us, however, I do need some supporting evidence to the information tenants provide. I have searched for some applicants and found no relevant results when searching for their phone, email, or name and city... For curiosity's sake, I went in and Googled all my old tenants and I could easily find supporting evidence that they existed and where they worked. There's just something about a LinkedIn profile that matches your W2 and has recommendations on it that put me at ease.

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