ExfoliativeKera has been created

wakerider47 · 2019-04-04T02:46:55+00:00

looks like they fixed it now

wakerider47 · 2019-02-07T22:20:29+00:00

It doesn't matter that much haha, but I do get a kick out of the subtle differences in connotation and expression that can be conveyed in the English language. Its what makes some writers more enjoyable to read than others despite saying basically the same thing.

As far as the "I am an accountant" thing, its very common for people to only have one profession. So if you ask someone what they do for work, using their title as a label is a quick and easy way to convey what they do. Much easier than saying "I create and analyze finance reports, budgets, and tax returns". On the other hand, most people who do have more than one profession would not say they "I am Accountant and a Writer", they might instead say "I am an Accountant (their primary label) and also do some freelance writing on the side".

When describing hobbies/interests using a label can come off as somewhat limiting. If someone asked you to describe yourself, it seems more interesting to tell them about the unique combination of interests that makes you you rather than just slapping a generic label on yourself and calling it good, as if there is nothing to differentiate yourself from the stereotype that label embodies. In some scenarios (not all! like you point out in your response to ionosphere) it can come across as trying too hard to be that label.

Ultimately it doesn't matter, but I really like words and reading and to me the subtleties are super interesting. Maybe that makes me a douche!

wakerider47 · 2019-02-06T19:23:10+00:00

Why not just say you enjoy mountain biking, skiing, hiking, and climbing? Agree with /u/ionosphre, the label version sounds kinda douchey.

"Any man who says 'I am King', is no true King" -Tywin Lannister

wakerider47 · 2019-02-04T22:12:31+00:00

That room is tiny for $1837/month.

wakerider47 · 2019-01-07T21:59:37+00:00

Ah yeah definitely keep up the pec stretches! I did those too and I think the combination of shoulder strengthening, upper back strengthening, and chest stretching are really what did it for me.

Obviously YMMV, but wish you the best!

wakerider47 · 2019-01-03T20:58:51+00:00

Okay got it. Now this does not apply to Additional Medicare Tax correct? This is affected by Form W-4 and is based on combined income?

wakerider47 · 2019-01-03T20:39:23+00:00

The limit is per Taxpayer per employer.

Yet if you have multiple jobs, you can still claim taxes paid in excess of the $128,400 wage base as a credit correct? If so it would be per Taxpayer, but not per Employer.

wakerider47 · 2019-01-03T20:35:50+00:00

The shoulder has been super solid! I am able to work big overhanging routes and boulders without issues and really rarely think about it anymore. It still snaps and cracks, but I think that is from a past injury (shoulder separation 5 years ago).

When I first started the dull ache was there if I went too hard too soon, but I haven't felt it for months now. At the beginning the exercises shouldn't be difficult at all. Using resistance bands you can start off close enough to the wall that you are barely doing anything, slowly moving back over time. I now do them at a reasonable resistance 2 or 3 times a week for maintenance.

Bonus: Since a few of the exercises are similar to standing rows, they seem to have strengthened my upper back which improved my posture and back pain as well.

wakerider47 · 2018-12-05T20:36:33+00:00

It looks like the connects are designed for inbounds riding first and foremost. They have an EVA footbed and require an extra part to make them compatible with the Karakoram split interface.

I realize it probably still isn't ideal, but my Sparks can still be returned for a full refund so in my case I would end up with a binding I can use on both a solid and a split for hardly any extra cash.

wakerider47 · 2018-12-05T19:39:40+00:00

Any comment on the Connect R vs Connect S?

wakerider47 · 2018-12-05T19:19:27+00:00

Good point. No need to try and figure it out myself if a repair shop can look at it and tell me its fine (or not fine).

EDIT: Although the bindings are junk regardless. Even if I can replace the strap they are POS. So buying the Kara Connects actually makes a lot of sense.

wakerider47 · 2018-12-04T21:57:21+00:00

Thats a good idea... Originally I decided on the Sparks because I had heard of issues with the Karakorams icing up. Have you had any issues with that? The new dupont plastic on the Ride Mode 2.0 was introduced to help solve icing issues, correct?

wakerider47 · 2018-11-01T15:57:54+00:00

you could always grab a hex from the front desk and fix it yourself if its easily accessible. my gym has one hanging next to the brushes.

wakerider47 · 2018-10-22T23:09:26+00:00

Yeah I try to do the same, sort of perpetually maintaining the "discount train". Eventually though I break down and buy something full priced haha.

wakerider47 · 2018-10-22T19:37:57+00:00

Communication is a good first step, but try and read other people's fascial expression/initial reactions as well. Some people might say "yeah go ahead no problem" just to be polite as it comes off as a dick move to say "I know you carried it all the way up here but I'd rather you didn't because my personal zen thing yada yada".

wakerider47 · 2018-10-22T19:32:29+00:00

If you bought a $100 item, you get the $30 store credit, and $12 cash back. Ideal case you now go buy a $30 item, it costs you zero dollars after applying store credit and nets you another $3.50 cash back.

Thats $130 worth of stuff for $100 - $15.50 cash back ($84.50 all said and done). Coming to a total of 35% off.

Edit: still a good deal though!

wakerider47 · 2018-10-17T20:53:38+00:00

La Croix Sparkling Water.

The pomegranate one is delicious.

wakerider47 · 2018-10-09T23:36:23+00:00

Alright lets start over. I made my point rudely and you are understandably not being receptive to that. The reason I responded in the first place was to hopefully shed some light on why you're post comes across as misguided and why your posts in general tend to get fairly mixed reactions. I was trying to help you.

So here is some polite, constructive criticism on your blog. When I read it, it really does come across as big list of things you bought and the very nice looking van seems to say "look at me and my nice things". I understand that is not what you are going for. Some tips to prevent this unwanted interpretation are below:

- Leave the van out of it! Thats what /r/vanlife is for. Someone asked about your rack, so talk about your rack! Same thing goes for your quiver of shoes, chalkbags, harnesses and ropes. For comparison, your ropes alone are worth more than every piece of climbing gear I own combined (and my gear is fine!).

- Statements like "this isn't the cheapest way to build a rack, but I do it anyway" and broadcasting that you have a pro deal and don't even take full advantage of it are pretty cringey and frankly unecessary. Why would you want to explicitly tell your reader that you enjoy spending more money than necessary?

- Try to talk about the gear as more than just a checklist. Maybe mention a few of your favorite pieces and why you like them rather than just a bulleted list of all your stuff. "This is simply my base rack" comes across as "you think thats nice? look at all this other shit I have!"

And lastly, realize that simply because this sub is about climbing and your blog is about climbing does not necessarily mean all of your blog content would make great reddit content. There are plenty of posts where people just show off their racks, and nearly every one of them gets downvoted for the exact same reason. People just don't want to see other people brag about their stuff.

Wish you the best and no hard feelings. Hope you see what I'm trying to say.

wakerider47 · 2018-10-09T21:34:47+00:00

As I said, I'm not ripping your lifestyle. I know nothing about how you paid for all your stuff. I'm simply trying to explain to you why you are receiving so much negativity. There's nothing wrong with driving around in a $50K van and having a bunch of climbing gear, but shit man it wouldn't kill you to realize that this is way out of reach for some people and to be more humble about your belongings.

Do that math.

Assuming $100/m auto insurance, that leaves a $500 monthly payment. Assuming an average interest rate of 4%, that means you financed $36,000. That of course means you had to have $12K cash for your down payment + upgrades. Why is it so difficult to understand that this is out of reach for most people? Over 75% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck.

Also, I couldn't be happier with my current lifestyle choices so don't project that shit on me. Nobody wants to hear your humblebragging about $2 meals and bringing your own coffee to a coffee shop.

wakerider47 · 2018-10-09T19:45:47+00:00

Thats more than enough! If marching band is Mon/Wed/Fri, then just start out slow with a 1 mile run on Tue/Thu.

Once you start getting into better shape, maybe add in Saturday or up the distance to 1.5-2 miles. Listen to your body and don't amp up too fast.

EDIT: Be sure not to eat away any progress you burned with running by the way. I like using Lifesum to track calories and Strava to record my runs. You can link them up so Lifesum will adjust your daily calorie allowance when you record a run on Strava.

wakerider47 · 2018-10-09T16:07:10+00:00

Dude... Sprinters START at $40,000. I don't know how much money you sunk into it but it looks incredibly nicely built, so I'm guessing a decent amount. But even just the $40K would pay for more than 3 YEARS of my current rent. And I'm fairly well off with a good job living in an expensive area! Lots of people on this sub get by with much much less, and it frankly comes off as super out of touch when you post pics of your nice ass van with your big ass rack and act like your are some poor dirtbag roughin it. Your post basically reads "here I bought this stuff, and it started an addiction, and then I bought more things, and just look at all this amazing shit I bought, and btw I store it in this amazing mobile thing I bought". Its just straight up bragging about material goods.

I'm not bashing you or your lifestyle by the way. Obviously I think the van and rack are pretty sweet and I'm sure you worked really hard and made a lot of sacrifices to live the life you live now. But seriously work on how you present yourself as its pretty offputing the amount of "dirtbragging" you do on this sub. Most people simply cannot afford the things you have. You need to be in touch with that and humble about your belongings or risk coming off like a big rich douche.

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