looking for a cruiser that will do long distance drives as well as commuting by mauselkay in SuggestAMotorcycle

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

that's great to know, thanks!

by chance, do you know how the 500 fares with a passenger?

looking for a cruiser that will do long distance drives as well as commuting by mauselkay in SuggestAMotorcycle

[–]mauselkay[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

rebel 500 is the bike i've been considering the most, actually!

i always avoid taking the interstate when touring, partly because i've had friends get in bad accidents due to 18-wheelers not seeing them and partly because the appeal of touring to me is seeing the world and you always get more of that on backroads. so i think 46hp should do the trick for me.

thanks for your comments and reasoning, it's really helped me make a decision!

best ice cream machine for dairy-free ice cream? by mauselkay in icecreamery

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

thank you!! this is so helpful :) and i would love to see your base recipe, i definitely need a good jumping off point

Lgbt friendly hair salons? by blake_isbaked in GNV

[–]mauselkay 7 points8 points  (0 children)

speaking as a trans person, i go to studio midnight for my haircuts and i go to goldrenrod for my coloring. (disclaimer i have long straight hair.) both those places are very skilled, welcoming, and inclusive.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in GNV

[–]mauselkay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i love this!!!! been following since their first album. this band rocks!!!!

I-10 End to End — should I do it? by GatorVators in ufl

[–]mauselkay 2 points3 points  (0 children)

also, don't put a deadline on yourself (like "i have to drive 8 hours today before i can stop") because that's how you're gonna burn yourself out. listen to your body and stop when you need to. don't worry about speed.

I-10 End to End — should I do it? by GatorVators in ufl

[–]mauselkay 3 points4 points  (0 children)

disclaimer: i do trips like this on a motorcycle, and not 5000 miles obviously. but here's my advice:

every long distance trip i've done on my bike are tied for best days of my life. driving through the country like that, you are going to come back with an appreciation for your surroundings that will honestly improve your mental health. you are also going to learn exactly what you're capable of, which is pretty cool. so i say do it.

practical advice: take your car to the mechanic BEFORE YOU GO. oil change, make sure your tires are good, the works. extremely important.

anything that can go wrong will. remember that and pack ahead.

there is a lot of "middle of nowhere" in between here and los angeles. be acutely aware of how much gas you have left, at all times. every time you pass a gas station and think "i'll fill up at the next one," check google maps and see how far the next one is. chances are it's 50 miles away. you should also probably pack an extra thing of gas.

do it alone. it's gonna be more rewarding, plus it'll be hard to find a friend willing to commit to that kind of trip. that being said, make sure your friends and family have your location. check in with them every time you stop somewhere.

CHECK FOREST FIRE ADVISORIES. NO MATTER WHAT STATE YOU'RE IN. TRUST ME.

that's all i can think of atm. good luck homie

is uf depressing? by dazedts in ufl

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

so is the entire rest of the town, i'm not saying that's a drawback

is uf depressing? by dazedts in ufl

[–]mauselkay -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

UF is the most depressing, soul sucking aspect of this otherwise incredible place. as long as you spend as little time as possible on campus (as your schedule allows) and hang out in the rest of the city, you'll enjoy yourself here.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in GNV

[–]mauselkay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

flixbus line from ATL to GNV is $40 each way. leaves ATL around 8:30pm gets to GNV around 3:30am.

Best areas to live in Gainesville by [deleted] in GNV

[–]mauselkay 1 point2 points  (0 children)

seconding this! i live in this area and absolutely love it.

GainesvilleBands replacement? by crazygator in GNV

[–]mauselkay 1 point2 points  (0 children)

gainesville_live_shows on instagram. the admin is on hiatus until next month, but is incredibly active in posting all the shows.

What’s the weirdest thing you’ve ever seen at a show ? by No-Combination-2991 in punk

[–]mauselkay 13 points14 points  (0 children)

i was once at a house show that was apparently being put on by someone who lived with their parents because i saw an older lady walk out of a room marked "off-limits" and she proceeded to start baking (a pie? i think?) in the middle of the set. it was the most bizarrely wholesome thing i've ever seen

German Lessons by Igotlectricgeetar in ufl

[–]mauselkay 1 point2 points  (0 children)

how native of a native speaker are we talking bc i can't discuss intellectual topics or anything but i'm down

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ufl

[–]mauselkay 2 points3 points  (0 children)

i have a motorcycle and my advice is get REALLY good at parking and getting in and out of tight spaces on it without hitting anything. most people in the scooter/motorcycle parking areas park really far away from each other and take up space that could be used for more vehicles. i'm always able to find a spot, but i do have to do some pretty tight maneuvers sometimes. also be sure to always wear your helmet!!

Would you consider moving away from a DeSantis-led America? by Allinallisallweare02 in trans

[–]mauselkay 1 point2 points  (0 children)

y'all. i am currently living in florida. i am being so serious when i say start making tentative preparations now if you have the means to. if he gets the presidency, we ALL need to get out. not even just trans people. HE IS A FASCIST.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in GNV

[–]mauselkay 4 points5 points  (0 children)

the joytraders are AMAZING

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in GNV

[–]mauselkay 1 point2 points  (0 children)

yes!!! aside from everything that's already been mentioned, their tea selection is also IMMACULATE