genejockey 

My boss, the CSO, was out here this week to say thank you and farewell to my group, whose last day will be the 31st. As I may have mentioned, the company still wants me, and have offered me a retention bonus payable at the end of 2023, which was nice, but didn't really allay all my concerns. But we had a good conversation about the future of the company, and I'm feeling much better about it. My work will be completely remote, all bioinformatic analysis, so I can do it pretty much anywhere with a good internet connection.

Time will tell, but I'm no longer worried about the next 18-24 months, so Mrs. GJ and I are no longer in panic mode. Mrs. GJ is still looking at houses in Buffalo, but no longer thinking we need to get on a plane and go buy one. I have a couple years to convince her about the weather.

Bah Humbug

I have to be fully fasted for the procedure Friday. Not even water. Since I'd rather not face a splitting headache, I'm tapering down in preparation. AG has never seen me like this and is wondering aloud if I should take the week off work. Hopefully it will get better soon.

Otherwise I'm right there with you.

Vinnems

Took a nasty spill yesterday. If anyone tries to tell you the homeless situation in LA isn't that bad, they are lying. Matter of fact, it's worse.
Was riding on the Orange Line bike path yesterday, which in many spots, it's either tent city, tweaker city, or just covered in debris. I should avoid certain areas, but I deal with it. Anyways, was riding through one of the tent city areas when on of the residents decides to jump in the path in front of me. I slam the brakes, but not enough time. Sends both of us toppling, I fall hard on my right side. No head damage, but my hand and knee are swollen, and all around sore. Bike is in great shape, other than the bars twisted in the post a little, brighter shifted inward, and brakes pushed over slightly. I was able to readjust the brakes to get my wheels rolling clear through them and made it home.
Many other riders had warned me to stick with just the roads. I think I'll go back to doing that.

Bah Humbug

The reason I brought up the HG800 11-34 is it has a gap inside the 34t that allows it to spread around the hub body. On true 11-speed wheels it requires a spacer. You ought to be able to go with that.

Now it's a weird cassette gearing-wise, but it gets you rolling.

bampilot06

Right on, I didn’t realize that. I have an 11/34 cassette I wonder if it’s an hg-800

bampilot06

I was walking a MuP in Austin, and came across a tent city. I turned around instantly. Call it ignorance, I don’t deal with that where I live, but I can assure you I would never try and ride through one.

Bah Humbug

If it's 11-speed Shimano it should be; they're specifically non-series because of their weirdness. Give it a try; I expect it'll work.

bampilot06

Bummer. CS-7000 no such luck.

Bah Humbug

https://bike.shimano.com/en-EU/produ...-HG700-11.html

"Compatible with GS cage rear derailleurs, the HG700-11 cassette offers low climbing gears perfect for mixed surface riding. It is compatible with both 10 and 11-speed freehubs."

Try it.

Bah Humbug

Also, Yellowstone is outstanding.

bampilot06

The last cog before the lock ring doesn’t engage the teeth on the free hub. I tried to get the lock ring to engage regardless, no such luck.

Bah Humbug

Ah well. Still, I think the HG-700/800 will work if you care to try. Otherwise, new wheel time.

datlas 

Now why would you try a fool thing like that??

datlas 

Is your machine a dud and stuck in the mud?

#bruuuuuuce

ls01

Atta boy! That's how you do it!

ls01

can't you just swap in an 11 speed freehub?

ls01

sorry John. I withdraw the question.

ls01

I just finished a bottle that was given to me as a gift for doing some family bike repairs. It is quite good. I would like to pair it against Knob Creek for comparison. One of my personal favorites.

Edit: I didn't just drink the whole thing. I had it for a couple months. Not an Alcoholic. Just sayin.

ls01

Are you sure you removed the spacer before trying the new cassette?

seedsbelize2

Preach!
I've tried it countless times. I even managed to go two years one time. Then an old friend came to town. That was the best cup of coffee I'd ever drunk!

seedsbelize2

I have several here.

seedsbelize2

Waiting all day for a delivery of soil, for fill. At one point he said 'afternoon'. I have to ride 15 miles, at old man pace, to pick up the car, before the sun gets too low. I told him by WhatsApp and by phone message that I'm leaving at 4.

datlas 

Mañana. The great labor saving device of today.

datlas 

If it’s that unpleasant, I am pretty sure you can get away with a couple no-doz (caffeine) and a sip of water the morning of your procedure. Go back to daily coffee, for goodness sake!

Bah Humbug

Ha! I... meant the show, on which they largely drink Bulleit.