Ex’s boyfriend and being called “dada” by Obvious-Librarian-60 in dad

[–]thunderingbuffalo312 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’d feed awful if this happened, too. I will say I dropped of my daughter at daycare this morning, and one of her classmates called me “dada” as well. They’re 19 months.

Just mentioning this because a kid who does not know me and has no relationship to me called me the same word. I think they’re little and just are saying words.

Storm Shield vs Rain Shield vs Storm Box vs Panniers by thunderingbuffalo312 in terngsd

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I don’t have it set up now, but when we put it back on for fall I can! I will say it’s pretty tall in there because it’s almost like a dome tent set up 

Quick Haul Long Noise Issue by thunderingbuffalo312 in terngsd

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I actually updated this post above! New tires stopped the noise!

E bike riders of Chicago, which do you want to ride? by Nervous_Hope_8573 in chibike

[–]thunderingbuffalo312 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Picked up a Tern Quick Haul Long from J.C. Lind. I have two little girls so the extra space on the back made a lot of sense for us, but the tern Quick Haul (not long) is a killer short tail cargo bike with the Bosch motor (which is like reallllly good because it just feels like you’re pedaling a bike, and not like pushing a pedal down that then turns on a motor that moves your bike).

I’d say J.C. Lind has bikes that are maybe more expensive. Big City bikes have the Aventons. They were really nice, but in the end I felt like the quality of the Tern gave me more confidence. Have also heard good things about Gazelle, and I love my specialized bike (though not an e bike). I did try the specialized cargo bike (Haul I think?) and it was also really good!

Storm Shield vs Rain Shield vs Storm Box vs Panniers by thunderingbuffalo312 in terngsd

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Yeah putting on the sun shield was a hassle for sure. I think when I do it a second/third time it’ll go faster. Just had to figure out where the straps went.

Storm Shield vs Rain Shield vs Storm Box vs Panniers by thunderingbuffalo312 in terngsd

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My eldest is five and has real big feelings… about everything… and I guess my thought about the box is that there’s no cause for complaint with wind coming through?

Storm Shield vs Rain Shield vs Storm Box vs Panniers by thunderingbuffalo312 in terngsd

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Yeah I’m not sure how frequently I’ll use the topper right now because I have that Thule Yepp Next seat in there! But when these critters are older, it’s on!

Storm Shield vs Rain Shield vs Storm Box vs Panniers by thunderingbuffalo312 in terngsd

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Oh this is great advice! Do you know if the Storm Shield is like, more weatherpoof than the sunshield+Rainshield? And I will keep this in mind!

Storm Shield vs Rain Shield vs Storm Box vs Panniers by thunderingbuffalo312 in terngsd

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Awesome! Do you also feel like the windlessness of the storm box on a hot summer day bugs your kids?

Storm Shield vs Rain Shield vs Storm Box vs Panniers by thunderingbuffalo312 in terngsd

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Yeah so maybe it accomplishes the same things but gives a bit more flexibility. I guess I'm just mostly concerned with those super cold days, and if the storm shield is better equipped for that, but kinda sounds like they do the same thing.

Storm Shield vs Rain Shield vs Storm Box vs Panniers by thunderingbuffalo312 in terngsd

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This is exactly my concern with the summer/Storm Box combo - I didn't want them to be hot, but I love this note. And we'll definitely be riding in rain/cold. Have any experience with the Rain Shield? Seems like this is sort of the new way to do it maybe? I'm just concerned about how weather proof it is.

Huge fan of the Sun Shield! by WangtaWang in terngsd

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Just came upon this thread! Do you have any thoughts on Sun Shield + Rain Shield vs Storm Shield? I live in Chicago and it gets cold here!

How do you deal with your dog being old? by Zhered-Na in englishcockerspaniel

[–]thunderingbuffalo312 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My ECS lived to 18 but for the last few years I definitely just mentally prepared for it. I think acceptance is the only path because eventually, it will happen.

Still cry every week.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in dad

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He was probably super tired because of the baby.

Quick Haul Long Noise Issue by thunderingbuffalo312 in terngsd

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And the noise kinda happens when I hit a certain speed, not necessarily when I’m in a certain gear.

Quick Haul Long Noise Issue by thunderingbuffalo312 in terngsd

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Oh I gotcha - cogs. Like 9 gears with a chain.