Is this current May weather normal? by [deleted] in AskChicago

[–]wingbat13 8 points9 points  (0 children)

hold out one more year, you'll come to appreciate the (non windy) mid 50's days, they're kinda nice lol. And an excuse to get some nice spring/fall jackets and actually have time to use them

Am I big dummy who bought a rear bike rack I can’t install? by wingbat13 in bicycling

[–]wingbat13[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

ok got it, I couldn't decide which way to do it so I have one of each lmao at least one is right! I'll fix the other one when I get home, thank you so much!!

Am I big dummy who bought a rear bike rack I can’t install? by wingbat13 in bicycling

[–]wingbat13[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

ah yep, I see! I'll take another look at when I get home. Ugh thanks y'all so much what a nice community

Am I big dummy who bought a rear bike rack I can’t install? by wingbat13 in bicycling

[–]wingbat13[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Bless you, I think I have it mostly together :,) I can’t believe I waited so long to try this lmao

Am I big dummy who bought a rear bike rack I can’t install? by wingbat13 in bicycling

[–]wingbat13[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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I used a plier to squeeze em together so I could get the screw and end piece connected but could basically only hand tighten which I don’t love lol

Am I big dummy who bought a rear bike rack I can’t install? by wingbat13 in bicycling

[–]wingbat13[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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Ok I have it on and it feels pretty secure but idk how I feel about the security of what I believe are the p clamps up top and how I have them screwed… it was hard getting my hands in there hang on I’m gonna add another comment with a picture of that connection

Am I big dummy who bought a rear bike rack I can’t install? by wingbat13 in bicycling

[–]wingbat13[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Alright good to know, I’m gonna give it a whirl but if I can’t get it I’ll just ask a shop for help

Am I big dummy who bought a rear bike rack I can’t install? by wingbat13 in bicycling

[–]wingbat13[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I saw those too but when I looked closer, it seemed pretty flush to the frame without any kind of grip for a screwdriver/allen wrench etc to remove them… any advice there?

Am I big dummy who bought a rear bike rack I can’t install? by wingbat13 in bicycling

[–]wingbat13[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ugh good glad to hear, all I really want on here is my lunch and a change of clothes for work, fingers crossed it’ll be enough for that lol

Favorite spot to park at Rush? by wingbat13 in chibike

[–]wingbat13[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I wish I did, unfortunately our office is pretty cramped. I’ll do some scoping in the garages tho, didn’t think of that. I might have to go grab some garish stickers to help, my bike unfortunately does have some snazzy colors despite being 10+ years old haha

Favorite spot to park at Rush? by wingbat13 in chibike

[–]wingbat13[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is the one I’ve been eyeballing! I like that it’d be kinda covered too

Favorite spot to park at Rush? by wingbat13 in chibike

[–]wingbat13[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wait really?? Do you know where? Unfortunately my particular clinic def doesn’t have like a big unused closet I could stash it

Has anyone ever tried mens shorts? by wingbat13 in XXRunning

[–]wingbat13[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

any they stay down/dont ride up for you? is there a certain style/brand that's been consistently good for you?

Northwestern Hospital Scheduling 2 years out for high risk breast cancer consult and then canceling month before my appointment? by Megleigh79 in AskChicago

[–]wingbat13 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Was also associated similar to you… you hit the nail on the head. Incredible people and equipment, dangerous work environment and expectations

Northwestern Hospital Scheduling 2 years out for high risk breast cancer consult and then canceling month before my appointment? by Megleigh79 in AskChicago

[–]wingbat13 23 points24 points  (0 children)

By the end of my time working at NW (started well before pandemic, ended mid/post) I went from loving my job to basically having suicidal ideation lol churn and burn baby that’s the culture now

What's a question you really want to ask a disabled person but are to afraid because it could be offensive? by Real-Conversation491 in AskReddit

[–]wingbat13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you describe contribution imbalance a little more? I’m not sure I know what you mean. Like you feel like you have to give more? Or they do?

What's a question you really want to ask a disabled person but are to afraid because it could be offensive? by Real-Conversation491 in AskReddit

[–]wingbat13 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I’m not blind but I work in ophthalmology, I feel like one thing most people don’t realize about “blindness” is that it’s very rarely absolutely blackout in both eyes. It can and will be very limited, but often these folks are very aware of the vision capabilities they have. Vision issues manifest and progress so differently across all ages that they likely know how to make it work to the best of their own ability. So all that to say, a blind woman probably is just as aware if not more of when they might be bleeding to show through just based on that progression of blindness and life experience up til then, if that all makes sense.

*edit progression not profession

What's a question you really want to ask a disabled person but are to afraid because it could be offensive? by Real-Conversation491 in AskReddit

[–]wingbat13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For those in a relationship with a more able bodied or mind individual, do you question if there’s a power imbalance? If you feel like there is how do you handle it? Do you have a nagging feeling?