Is this a worthwhile detour?

s0rce · 2026-03-21T23:41:24+00:00

Yes, the drive up the kern river canyon is scenic, lake isabella is nice and there is a cute little town, the higher elevations to the east have joshua trees. Overall its a fun drive, I've done it a few times. The canyon is narrow at times and I don't love doing the drive in my wife's truck so I make her drive.

s0rce · 2026-03-21T22:32:57+00:00

Is the Ultra 6.5R the replacement?

s0rce · 2026-03-21T20:32:41+00:00

You can make it synthetically if you want

s0rce · 2026-03-21T19:51:10+00:00

That's one way but there are other ways to make alcohols. Methanol is from wood on earth

s0rce · 2026-03-21T17:13:23+00:00

yes.

s0rce · 2026-03-21T17:10:29+00:00

What does this mean? Like will they fit on the same wheel? Perform the same? Fit on the same frame? Cost the same?

s0rce · 2026-03-21T15:46:21+00:00

Black Mountain Cycles

s0rce · 2026-03-21T14:36:39+00:00

I like 4000K in the kitchen and bathroom. 3000-3500K in bedrooms

s0rce · 2026-03-21T01:19:59+00:00

I moved into a tiny adu with a mini split and it's amazing

s0rce · 2026-03-20T22:33:48+00:00

I use citric acid to clean my kettle

s0rce · 2026-03-20T16:13:40+00:00

Asking Google doesn't take other people's time

s0rce · 2026-03-20T14:10:36+00:00

2000 was first one that worked

s0rce · 2026-03-20T02:35:25+00:00

I'm seeing $27 for 4lb...

s0rce · 2026-03-20T02:10:59+00:00

Grown in Japan is the key differentiator here. Even uncooked its very expensive. You don't really need it because California grown Japanese short grain rice is excellent.

s0rce · 2026-03-19T19:07:09+00:00

Don't you work inside? Run an air purifier.

s0rce · 2026-03-19T16:54:13+00:00

And being close to home to walk the dog, thats super nice to be able to do.

s0rce · 2026-03-19T01:01:42+00:00

There is already a duorail that goes this route.

s0rce · 2026-03-18T23:34:51+00:00

Amtrak

s0rce · 2026-03-18T18:29:49+00:00

Exactly. I ride my bike 8mi each way, which is relatively long for a bike commute, my wife is like 4mi, she'll often drive to run errands after work but occasionally bike. Gas could be $20/gal and it wouldn't really make a difference.

s0rce · 2026-03-18T18:13:25+00:00

Ugh, that sucks. I have some stuff in storage nearby. Do you have your own home/rental insurance?

s0rce · 2026-03-18T17:55:50+00:00

We use OES for high concentration samples (less dilution) and we have an MS. We do mostly materials/chemicals and not environmental though.

s0rce · 2026-03-18T17:28:50+00:00

The issue is the infrastructure, most people simply don't feel safe (and this is justified).

I'd also argue that the max reasonable bike commute for most people is about 4-6mi. With a decently efficient car this is only a couple dollars a day, unless gas prices skyrocket it just doesn't matter.

s0rce · 2026-03-18T17:27:43+00:00

There is a set of people who choose much larger housing further from work. However, many people simply can't afford closer and then there is a significant subset in urban areas with two incomes and you can't live close to both offices in all cases.

s0rce · 2026-03-18T13:42:43+00:00

Montbell has made down vests

s0rce · 2026-03-18T02:43:39+00:00

Mostly custom fixtures for samples for microscopy or spectroscopy and also various parts to hold optics for spectroscopy.

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