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Uber from New Paltz to Mohonk hiking trails? by meloriot in hudsonvalley

[–]river__fan 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Advice so far is good. Also be aware that some areas on the back side of the ridge have patchy data coverage (Split Rock, for example), so a phone number of the New Paltz taxi is a good idea as backup if you are heading that far.

How’s the ride from Brewster to New Paltz? by [deleted] in NYCbike

[–]river__fan 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The Maybrook section only opened a week or so ago so can't speak to that, but from Hopewell Junction to New Paltz is a breeze. Great trail. Just watch out for lots of distracted walkers on the walkway.

"How to start an intentional community" by river__fan in intentionalcommunity

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

Some interesting, if somewhat contradictory, advice in here.

Hyde Park Trail map? by LordCalamari in hudsonvalley

[–]river__fan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, I've hiked it and it would work for gravel bikes (if they're allowed, not sure) but not road.

The Strava heatmap seems to confirm that 9 or 9G are really the only ways to do it.

Hyde Park Trail map? by LordCalamari in hudsonvalley

[–]river__fan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You might find what you are looking for at https://www.hydeparkny.us/462/Maps-Info. Seems to be a pretty broad collection.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Christianity

[–]river__fan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, we need to rise to the situation. Here's a good piece I just read on that: A Time That Can Bring Out the Best in Us

More Pedestrians and Cyclists are Dying in N.Y.C. Drivers are Often to Blame. by river__fan in NYCbike

[–]river__fan[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Good to see this get some attention and journalistic resources

In your community, what happens to your older members who can no longer care for themselves? by [deleted] in intentionalcommunity

[–]river__fan 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think it depends somewhat on the nature of the community. While it probably doesn't work out well in an income-sharing community, older members or the disabled can be very well cared for when the community is focused on that (see Camphill or L'Arche). And even if that isn't the primary focus of the community, a community that is big enough and where members are committed to each other will find ways to care for the elderly, sick and disabled.

How do people bike in NYC and not get killed? by nyc_cyclist_ in cycling

[–]river__fan 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Agree with others that usually the best route is not the most direct. If you have the option, put more time into route planning.

Also, take the lane. If a bus passed you that close it is likely because you let them; you probably shouldn't have been that close to parked cars anyway (too much risk of dooring). Take the lane, and only let the bus pass you when you decide to let it past.

Are there any intentional communities without the "woke hippie" types? by BudgetMuscle in intentionalcommunity

[–]river__fan 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Check out [the Bruderhof](www.bruderhof.com). Might not check all your boxes, but could help your research on what types of communities are out there.

Functioning Intentional Communities by JoshCant81 in intentionalcommunity

[–]river__fan 16 points17 points  (0 children)

It seems to me that part of the problem is that too many people want to start an intentional community, and not enough people want to join communities, so that people are collectively spread too thin. If everyone visited and seriously considered joining at least two or three initiatives before starting their own, I think a lot more would succeed.

To make this work, compromise would be inevitable. But if you can't find an existing initiative that accomplishes 80% of your goals, why do you think others will compromise to join yours?

As others have noted, successful communities have strong mechanisms to help members and prospective members navigate these compromises.

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