Daniel @daniel@campduffel.social

Guys, another friendly reminder, say “No” to central bank digital currencies(CBDC’s). Educate yourself about what they are and understand the seriousness of the dangers they present. Talk to your friends about them because the powers that be will try to force their adoption.
https://www.usnews.com/news/business/articles/2022-09-16/treasury-recommends-exploring-creation-of-a-digital-dollar

Potatoes. Worth more than gold!

Well $55 for shipping and a probable 50% the cost of the bike for a return(since we tried it) means that I have a new bike! Any saddle recommendations? The stock model is going to have me limping.

6) This bike is quiet.
7) I missed riding a bike. It was fun!

I'm not sure if it's worth taking apart and returning. I would probably have to pay some kind of fee. Bummed that it didn't work out for her though. I had planned to do something cheaper for myself, but now I don't know.

I didn't want to Frankenstein together a bike for my wife, so I got one online and put it together this afternoon. I learned a few things.

1) The bike is too big for her at 57cm(she is 5'9"), but it is fine for me.
2) Presta valves are a thing.
3) Hauling a child comfortably will require more gears.
4) This is a pretty good single speed. I was pleasantly surprised that it was geared fairly high.
5) It was not relaxing or very comfortable to ride, though 5 miles in 20 mins was nice.

Anyone here build a bike from scratch with online parts? There are some pretty cheap whole bikes with decent reviews, but with a couple flaky parts. Maybe just upgrade those parts? Seems like anywhere wants around $600+ for a decent bike. I just want a steel frame, single speed that fits and rides well.

@mary and I have been getting into the Hamish Macbeth series.

Was reading an article about hail and how a child was recently killed by a hailstone.
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-62736383
Revelations describes a coming hailstorm with stones over 100 lbs! I can’t think of many structures that could survive such an event.

My folks had a great trip with Adelle!

This is an interesting/well done documentary about interactive fiction(AKA text based games). It's given me some things to think about for sure.
https://youtu.be/LRhbcDzbGSU

Back in 1909 two trains collided head-on near the Air Force Academy.

@mary patched one of our old leather chairs. If you know, you know.