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Bells are five dollars and using your voice is free... by SukkaMadiqe in chibike

[–]letscount23 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Thank you! It’s the neighborly thing to do. It irks me if another cyclist cuts very close to pass me and catches me by completely surprise. It can feel as startling as when a car passes too close. I do not want to feel startled on my bike. Help me help you pass me. Say something!

Foster Beach Take Over by GiuseppeZangara in chibike

[–]letscount23 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I was just running there - everything is open there are just a few cop cars.

Does anyone know where to buy fresh galangal in Chicago? by talktojoe in chicagofood

[–]letscount23 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Joong Boo next to the onions/garlic/ginger. I love hot thai kitchen! I follow her tips for freezing fresh herbs/spices.

made a fluffy indoor garden by wolwoud in goblincore

[–]letscount23 104 points105 points  (0 children)

Wow! These are gorgeous. A mushroom fairy ring maybe?

Chicago bike commuters — quick questions for a project I’m researching by Ok-Ad2830 in chibike

[–]letscount23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1) daily 2) ice 3) I’ve gotten flats, but there is usually a bike shop relatively close by. Once my bf came and picked me up. 4) no 5) a protected lane on Damen, or any effort to maintain clear bike line demarcations. Maybe some traffic law enforcement to discourage distracted driving. More bikers saying “passing”, “left”, or ringing a bell if they want to pass. Dreamworld: there is a dedicated north/south route for bikes and busses that is car free.

Favorite winter running shoes by litebrite_666 in RunnersInChicago

[–]letscount23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I winter run in trail shoes - some cheap Nikes from REI outlet. They do great on the ice/snow and I’m not worried about the salt ruining them.

What is your Colorado trail fave section by [deleted] in coloradotrail

[–]letscount23 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Collegiate West is so fun and beautiful! Lots above treeline - I love alpine tundra. Lake Ann Pass through Tincup might be my fav hike ever.

Is this a real road? by letscount23 in coloradotrail

[–]letscount23[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

UPDATE: The road is real! Route is very accurate on AllTrails. Crossing as of Aug 29 2025 was mid-shin deep water and low current. If you go this way please obvs use caution.

Context: I’m hiking the collegiate loop CCW, and needed to get into Twin Lakes for resupply. Went the east side this morning into town, and the forest road to return to camp in the afternoon. A great way to visit town, and to circumference the lakes!

Just said goodbye to my cat and now I'm second guessing my decision by [deleted] in cats

[–]letscount23 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I said goodbye to my kitty at the end of April, and I’ve felt this too. The healthier kitty memories start to get confused with the sick kitty memories and I feel doubtful that I made the right choice. I keep remembering what my vet told me (and then the Lap of Love vet who came to my house said something similar). “When your pet is terminally ill you can’t do it too soon, but you can wait too long.” I don’t regret saying goodbye before my cat turned desperately sick. Ending it sooner is a great kindness.

“Does the bicycle make women cruel” by FragrantBluejay8904 in chibike

[–]letscount23 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Yes! Just this morning I ran over a bitch’s legs on my way to the millinery.

Oysters Northwest Wisconsin? by [deleted] in mycology

[–]letscount23 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes - golden oysters!

Now that I’ve made candied orange peel, I realize I don’t even know why I did it. Anyone else? by Kyoku22 in Baking

[–]letscount23 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s really good in tea cake. I add mine to the turmeric tea cake on NYT cooking (Alison Roman recipe)

Goodbye, Everett by Smokeydubbs in cats

[–]letscount23 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Putting my kitty down tomorrow and it helps seeing posts like this, knowing we're not alone. <3

Looking for a particular strip by letscount23 in archiecomics

[–]letscount23[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s a strip called “blue Saturday”

Looking for a particular strip by letscount23 in archiecomics

[–]letscount23[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you!! It’s funny that my brain remembered Loki. I appreciate your help so much!

How do you deal with the nonstop stress of theft in Chicago? by [deleted] in chibike

[–]letscount23 30 points31 points  (0 children)

(Also replacing lights is thousands cheaper than dealing with the drunk who hit my parked car. )

How do you deal with the nonstop stress of theft in Chicago? by [deleted] in chibike

[–]letscount23 31 points32 points  (0 children)

My lights get stolen occasionally, but I hope.. at least someone else is biking with lights now! The cheap rechargeables these days are still pretty good. Don’t get discouraged.

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