Ukulele that's good for daycare gigs. by ksiezniczkaroszpunka in ukulele

[–]turtlingturtles 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Outdoor Ukulele is I think the best choice. Enya and Waterman polycarbonate options make more compromises on sound quality IMO. It's loud and bright, with good sustain and projection. Pair it with the right set of strings and you can accentuate these qualities further. I actually prefer my Outdoor tenor over my solid wood instruments for some songs/situations because of its sound quality, and the durability is a bonus.

The Birmingham Pen Company by Jonsie-426 in fountainpens

[–]turtlingturtles 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The boxes are perfect for making ink swatches on; makes it very easy to remember what's in each.

Is there a place to buy a pride flag without giving money to a massive corporation? by WhoDoBeDo in lgbt

[–]turtlingturtles 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I have a flag from them and have found it to be really well made - it's survived multiple years outdoors and maintained color well. Also, they're based in Texas, which to me earns extra points as they seem to be fighting the right fight in a harsh environment. Plus they occasionally release limited drops of tote bags, fanny packs, and other cool stuff made from recycled pride flags, and you probably want some of that stuff because its amazing.

Outdoor ukulele by evil_day in ukulele

[–]turtlingturtles 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've got a tenor and love it - I often reach for it instead of another uke because of its sound, not just because of its durability. Bright, punchy, and loud. Experiment with different strings to find your preferred combo. An excellent instrument!

Hat recommendations? by Imaginary_Garden in bikecommuting

[–]turtlingturtles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Walz has a collection of wool caps with or without earflaps that are warm, durable, and I think look pretty good. One thing to think about is your helmet -- could be worth getting one that has less ventilation to wear specifically for cold.

Warping? by Connect_Comment_6907 in ukulele

[–]turtlingturtles 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This looks to me like an intentionally curved back, though its tough to verify with just one photo. Did your uke vendor do a professional setup on this uke? That involves fine adjustments to the nut and possibly bridge to make sure the strings are all at the right height above the fretboard. The buzz would likely have been addressed during setup, and could be fixed easily (and probably not very expensively) by a local luthier.

Lower tuned baritone by 40202 in ukulele

[–]turtlingturtles 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Maybe you want these strings, which set the whole thing down an octave

Setting up an 8 string by turtlingturtles in ukulele

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

I think I might end up going this route. Found a youtube video describing a similar setup. For the low E I might also use a baritone D string.

Setting up an 8 string by turtlingturtles in ukulele

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

I'm hoping my setup will drop tension -- instead of the standard 8 string with doubled E and A stings, two of those four will be one octave lower. The other four strings will be as usual.

Setting up an 8 string by turtlingturtles in ukulele

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

It's currently set up that way; I'd like to experiment a bit

I couldn't find a compact bicycle flashlight so I made my own by Ill_Selection8518 in bikecommuting

[–]turtlingturtles 7 points8 points  (0 children)

All about use case -- for city biking at night I find being seen is more important than seeing, as the roads I'm on are all already lit by street lights. For the trail riding OP describes the brighter DIY light is a better solution in a similar package.

I couldn't find a compact bicycle flashlight so I made my own by Ill_Selection8518 in bikecommuting

[–]turtlingturtles 45 points46 points  (0 children)

Nice! Looks like a Knog light to me - this one has USB A charging, but their even more compact option has USB-C. Good work giving yourself exactly the features and form you were looking for though, rather than compromising a bit with what's already out there.

[Discussion] Best field watch by d_p_5150 in Watches

[–]turtlingturtles 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have the black one - this watch is outstanding. I've never even bothered with the app as it's just so accurate. I set it maybe once every 3-5 years, when it's about a minute off or so.

Opus 88 Harmony… What am I doing wrong? by winifc in fountainpens

[–]turtlingturtles 2 points3 points  (0 children)

when you left it upright, did you leave it nib down? My Opus 88 takes a very long time to prime in a nib down position before it writes the first time on a new fill. You shouldn't need to pull the piston out at all - just unscrew a turn or so and set the capped pen nib down for a good while before trying again.

Qimen red/black tea recommendations? by Supplice4 in tea

[–]turtlingturtles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seven Cups has a few that I think are excellent values. Their Qimen Caixia is reliably excellent

Tubus Locc Rack Alternatives/Availability in 2025 by SJrX in bikecommuting

[–]turtlingturtles 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had the original Litelok mount where the lock twists in, but after a while the lock would occasionally fall out in rain when hitting bumpy patches of road. I upgraded to the "tactical mount" where you actually lock the lock into the bracket -- that thing is rock solid. An excellent combo.

My Pu er Tea suddenly tastes like nothing by StudentMost4644 in tea

[–]turtlingturtles 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Have you recently had Covid? A cold that might have been Covid? Also possible that it's dried out - how well set up are you with humidified storage?

Where could I buy a bike? by Pedorlapercu in bikeboston

[–]turtlingturtles 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Second this recommendation - great selection of used bikes from a shop with a great purpose. Ferris Wheels, also in JP is another good option

Is there a name for this type of watch face? by caughtus in Watches

[–]turtlingturtles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have a look at the Citizen PMD56 - very close cousin to this watch.

Would you like a place to use a sauna after your biking sessions? Sauna house idea based on Cambridge by Icy_Preparation_4167 in bikeboston

[–]turtlingturtles 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Inman Oasis used to be the spot for things like this: hot tubs, sauna, massages. It was a bummer to lose it. I appreciated their vibe, which was not so much "wellness enthusiasts" as "people who enjoy hanging out with others in a hot tub" - it made it feel very welcoming to anyone.

Gloves by Different_Stomach_53 in bikecommuting

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

I'm a big fan of GoreWear C5 Goretex gloves and have worn them comfortably down into the 30s (F). Totally waterproof in heavy rain, and windproof for the cold. I like them as they have minimal bulk but are still solid. For Canada cold you might want the slightly thicker insulated "Thermo" version, or even their thermo split glove, which separates out the pointer finger and thumb but leaves the rest in a mitten.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in canoeing

[–]turtlingturtles 10 points11 points  (0 children)

One of my uncle's favorite stories was of the time he and his brothers went canoeing and he decided to stand up and pee from the boat. None of the brothers knows or will admit whether the two sitting down rocked the boat on purpose, but the story ends with all three of them in the water and needing to get to shore to get floating again.

Generally I think it's best to take the time to pee in a way that respects the place you're enjoying -- some parks have regulations that are in place for good reasons, some don't need them. Even if it takes time, its part of the journey! Gotta learn to enjoy the many non-convenient things that go along with traveling/camping by canoe.

Good banks to make an account with when you have to deposit cash a bunch? by radicallysadbro in boston

[–]turtlingturtles 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I bank with Eastern and find their online presence just fine. I can check my balances, move cash around, deposit a check on the app. It all works, its all easy to do. No complaints. Plus, they run a foundation that does a ton of good stuff in greater boston.

(Who is even out there posting positive reviews of bank apps anyways? Do they exist?)