Originally Posted by datlas
(Post 21269883)
Thanks for the tool tips. I will take the best unit (a mid-level Ryobi) to Home Depot and see if they have a compatible battery/charger.
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Originally Posted by Bah Humbug
(Post 21269847)
I will do 16 hour drives. That’s one of the reasons we like the Ironmans in Chattanooga:
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Originally Posted by Velo Vol
(Post 21269923)
I would not do a 16-hour drive to the Ironman in Chattanooga.
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Originally Posted by kissTheApex
(Post 21269726)
Kids have been patiently waiting to have some since we drove back from State College after our New Year’s trip. Having fed them somewhat more nutritious breakfast, I’m going to “grill” them a slice each.
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Originally Posted by Velo Vol
(Post 21269925)
I could ride my bike there in less time than that.
Chattanooga is a great town though, and the most enthusiastic host city I’ve been to. A single-transition venue and minimal lapping is just icing on the cake. |
Originally Posted by Velo Vol
(Post 21268981)
I have no interest in flying from Philly.
I don't have an interest in flying from Knoxville, either, but was curious of the price. https://flights.app.goo.gl/HJGSu |
Oh this is the Ryobi I have in case anyone knows tools. The battery won’t take a charge.
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Today’s ride was cold enough that I only had one bottle of water for the whole ride, about 50 miles. I hope Velo Vol approves.
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Looks like I can get a new battery on ScamBay for about $20. Not sure the unit is even worth it.
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I recently invested in a Makita brushless motor drill plus impact driver set for an automotive project. Totally worth it.
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Originally Posted by Bah Humbug
(Post 21269850)
I wish I could read on the plane, but there are too many distractions and as with reading in the car as a kid, it makes me motion-sick. Recently I’ve found that just listening to podcasts with my eyes closed is even better than movies, which always stretched the definition of “watch” for me on a plane.
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Originally Posted by WalksOn2Wheels
(Post 21270101)
I always have the earbuds in for the flight as well listening to music to drown out the ambient noise. Definitely nice to close your eyes and shut things out from time to time.
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Originally Posted by MoAlpha
(Post 21270116)
I wear noise canceling headphones the entire time, whether I’m listening to anything or not.
I actually need to get a tube put in one ear. It doesn't drain well and as a result is very sensitive to sharp/loud sounds. I went to a doctor and everything months ago and they basically said that would be the first thing to try. They had me do a hearing test and then after that work ramped up so hard I could barely find time to get groceries, much less schedule a procedure. |
Originally Posted by MoAlpha
(Post 21270116)
I wear noise canceling headphones the entire time, whether I’m listening to anything or not.
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Originally Posted by WalksOn2Wheels
(Post 21269732)
So last night I learned some things. I mentioned the discrepancy between what I was seeing on my new to me powertap hub (a total score on a built wheel for 200 bucks) and what I was used to seeing in Zwift. This lead me to finally RTFM on the Wahoo Kickr Snap I've owned for just over a year now. It turns out that outside of the spindown calibration, they are very specific about how many turns of the adjuster knob you make after you make contact with the tire. Yeah, it made a huge difference in power numbers. The good news is that my power isn't as weak as I thought it was. The bad news is that it's still not great and I still weigh too much for any sport, let alone this one.
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Originally Posted by Bah Humbug
(Post 21270168)
Yes. Also handy for clarifying to all and sundry that I am not your new best friend.
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Originally Posted by datlas
(Post 21270039)
Looks like I can get a new battery on ScamBay for about $20. Not sure the unit is even worth it.
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Originally Posted by BillyD
(Post 21270221)
Of course it is. Where can you find a drill for $20?
Or I could buy a new drill and new battery combo for about $60. Still, probably makes most sense to buy the battery to go with the drill I have. |
Originally Posted by datlas
(Post 21270225)
Still, probably makes most sense to buy the battery to go with the drill I have.
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Originally Posted by Velo Vol
(Post 21269760)
Immigrant from where?
I guess I may not be the current meaning of “immigrant” in the strictest sense as it is being used. I came to the US for graduate studies and then stayed and gained status thru H1 visa. |
Originally Posted by kissTheApex
(Post 21270232)
I’m Turkish born.
I guess I may not be the current meaning of “immigrant” in the strictest sense as it is being used. I came to the US for graduate studies and then stayed and gained status thru H1 visa. Mrs datlas is an immigrant, from South Korea. All 4 of my grandparents were immigrants. Pretty much everyone in USA is descendant of immigrants, except of course native Americans. We all need to be reminded of that these days. |
Originally Posted by datlas
(Post 21270245)
I suspect that counts.
Mrs datlas is an immigrant, from South Korea. All 4 of my grandparents were immigrants. Pretty much everyone in USA is descendant of immigrants, except of course native Americans. We all need to be reminded of that these days. My father left Germany in 1936 and came here via Czechoslovakia, the Netherlands, England, and Mexico. They had to be sponsored and were very lucky. Most of my mother’s family came in the aftermath of the German revolution in 1848. This country, which was so incredibly good to my family and me now looks hard and chancy to my daughter and if she has kids, which looks unlikely, they’re going to grow up somewhere else. Sad! |
Originally Posted by MoAlpha
(Post 21270274)
Even the natives walked here from Asia.
My father left Germany in 1936 and came here via Czechoslovakia, the Netherlands, England, and Mexico. They had to be sponsored and were very lucky. Most of my mother’s family came in the aftermath of the German revolution in 1848. This country, which was so incredibly good to my family and me now looks hard and chancy to my daughter and if she has kids, which looks unlikely, they’re going to grow up somewhere else. Sad! Every time we visit Spain my wife and I consider moving there, but more realistic idea is to spend a couple of our cooler months there and stay ‘Mercan. It’s far from perfect but still has much going for it. |
Originally Posted by datlas
(Post 21270306)
Where would she be?
Every time we visit Spain my wife and I consider moving there, but more realistic idea is to spend a couple of our cooler months there and stay ‘Mercan. It’s far from perfect but still has much going for it. I like what I’ve seen of Spain. |
Originally Posted by Velo Vol
(Post 21269759)
Why don't you stop in Knoxville?
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