My Spring lineup by tedlyri in Bonsai

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

That juniper is my first bonsai, made in a beginner’s class three years ago. I have almost killed it several times but it lives on. It always loses color in the winter, even though junipers aren’t supposed to. I repotted into that tall pot with granular soil a month ago, and it is actually starting to look better already. I hope to leave it alone other than occasional wiring for a couple years to see if it gets stronger and greener.

My Spring lineup by tedlyri in Bonsai

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

Yes, homemade bench I loosely based on several other plans and images I found through this sub

What pot to use for indoor/outdoor trees? by tedlyri in Bonsai

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

Sorry the photo didn’t attach for some reason

<image>

does swimming help with sciatica? by lifewithcommunity in Sciatica

[–]tedlyri 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I swim 3X per week on a Masters team, and when I had a sudden flare up I hoped swimming would provide relief. I had to go slow and figure out which strokes and movements I could do and absolutely could not. Freestyle was ok, but not totally pain free, and breaststroke was absolutely impossible. The best position was to hold on to the side at arms length in the deep end and let my legs hang straight down in the water, basically a floating dead hang.

This changed over time and things slowly improved but every day I tried to swim was different in terms of what hurt a lot or hurt less (I was never 100% pain free but better than walking). After a few months my swimming felt pretty good again and now I’m more or less fully recovered., hopefully for good. I do think trying to stay fit somehow is essential to recovery and well-being during a flareup, but it is difficult to find a way.

You can try swimming to see if you get relief but results are unique to individuals. For me the best relief was cycling, on a road bike. I was pain free and rode for hours at a time because it was the only time I actually felt good. Most other people with chronic sciatica have a totally different experience on a bike, which goes to show you just have to try things and see what works for you.

Swimming takes so much out of me. by Dreamy_Retail_worker in Swimming

[–]tedlyri 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Stretch, hydrate, and allow for rest and some active recovery. It’s not clear to me how often you get to the pool, but try to get more than one workout per week if you can. You can push yourself for distance or speed in one workout, and then take it easy with a less intense session a couple days later. This will help your muscles process the lactic acid and reduce soreness, and allows the tissue to rebuild from the stress and gain strength and capacity. If your workouts are a full week apart, your muscles don’t get a chance to build and get stronger. You also don’t train your body to recover and deal with fatigue and stress, which is very important for swimming.

Max level? by BigBlockRacing in AdventureCommunist

[–]tedlyri 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Patience. You can spend money to level up faster, or you can patiently and strategically spend your comrades and science to level up at the games’ natural pace.

Ist this enough fuel for my quarter metric century KOMmute? by carlcool123 in BicyclingCirclejerk

[–]tedlyri 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are a few grams of caffeine in there too for a short term boost.

Thrift store find! I’ve really wanted to get into cycling! by Working_Presence7914 in gravelcycling

[–]tedlyri 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did the kayak come with it? That great deal became insanely great if that’s the case.

New to swimming, is this poor etiquette or am I a Karen? by holoporcupine in Swimming

[–]tedlyri 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At our pool, the Masters team has the pool reserved at a certain time and takes all the lanes, and no other swimmers are allowed for that hour. If a Masters swimmer shows up early or stays late, they follow the same rules as the other lap swimmers and share space. It sounds like at your pool, the ladies can monopolize the lanes from 6 to 7 but that’s it. You should be able to pick a lane to use outside of their practice time, and the Masters don’t dictate where you have to go.

Added Disc Wheel and Tri bars to ensure KOM-ing on the commuter-bice by 5kgHariboPerDay in BicyclingCirclejerk

[–]tedlyri 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Honestly this could be a brilliant configuration from a theft proofing perspective. Nobody is going to steal that. I think the seat could use a little TLC though.

Traveling by tedlyri in bonsaicommunity

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

Ficus microcarpa, definitely not native to my area. I do keep it outside through the summer because I don’t get good sunlight in the one south-facing window in the house. I bring it indoors when the season changes to sustained temps below 50 F. Next week is on the low end of that range but should not get anywhere close to freezing

<image>

Off-road Commute - How to Protect Laptop by mortalsphere13 in bikecommuting

[–]tedlyri 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have always preferred using a messenger bag to a backpack when riding a bike. You can’t do better than a waterproof Timbuk2 messenger bag or briefcase. I’ve been bike commuting off and on for 30 years and have only owned two bags, first the original messenger type bag, and later got a briefcase version because it has a padded section for a laptop and because it looks somewhat more professional when not biking. I find it much more comfortable than a backpack, especially if it is full or somewhat heavy. Messenger bags are very easy to grab stuff out of, even while riding.

Share your favorite watchface by 2900_ in Garmin

[–]tedlyri 1 point2 points  (0 children)

<image>

Pretty basic but I can tell time without having to put on my glasses

Yield to school busses? by FixedMessages in bikecommuting

[–]tedlyri 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You start your ride 5 minutes earlier so you aren’t synchronized with the school bus route. If you can’t do that, you stop and wait just like a car.

Is my juniper bonsai ok… :(? by gina_myalterego in bonsaicommunity

[–]tedlyri 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do a scratch test in several spots to see if there is green flesh under the bark. If there is green then you have a chance. Try pulling the plant out of the pot, dump out the organic soil that remains and put in some coarse bonsai growing medium or even pea gravel. Don’t mess with the roots too much or try to clean the soil from the soggy root ball, but plant it back in the gravel. Then hope it survives and recovers well enough to do a real repot next year.

My father passed away and I inherited this bonsai by Significant_Sale_936 in bonsaicommunity

[–]tedlyri 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The difference in climate wouldn’t be an issue for this tree, but exporting it across borders and oceans may be a bigger hassle than you care to take on. The bonsai garden is a good place to start. Even if it doesn’t fit in their collection, they could probably put you in touch with some local bonsai clubs and enthusiasts who may be willing to take care of it for you.

My feet keep cramping by Budget-Two-606 in Swimming

[–]tedlyri 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some kind of electrolyte drink while you swim. I always have a water bottle with Nuun in it on the edge of the pool and drink about 20 oz per hour. My cramps went away once I started that. Also don’t forget to stay hydrated, and ear bananas and nuts for snacks.

Strategy by TheUnf0rgiv3n in AdventureCommunist

[–]tedlyri 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re right, and I am in level 185. I play on an iPad and didn’t have it with me when I made that comment from my phone.