[Toshi]

So now they're scheduling me for, if I remember correctly, a flouroscopy guided lumbar puncture under general anesthesia.

Sorry to hear you’ve had a tough time with the standard one. A neuroradiologist (or at least some flavor of radiologist) should be doing the one under fluoro.

/me went to Trestle today. Managed to crash a few times and give myself a likely hematoma in the hand with the last crash, whoops. Going to take a few days off the bike as it is quite painful

 

[AngryMetalsmith]

Post up how you like this. I figure I could make something but this would cut down on the hassle.

I looked into building one out of wood but came to the realization that it would cost almost as much as to buy one with the high cost of sheet goods. And Amazon has the 1UP cheaper than buying direct making it just a wee bit more than a similar bracket. It’s just as purty as their racks and rock solid.

Amazon.com

 

[Toshi]

Ooh, thanks for the Amazon link. I just ordered a second Rack Stash for my Thule, to get it off the ground. I like the first. Hell, maybe I should order a third for my Thule extension (but I guess that part of it isn’t 2”, per se…)

 

[johnbryanpeters]

E-bike battery fires pushing NYC toward a ban in public housing

Poorly made cells, tough work, and lack of space all contribute to deadly rise.

arstechnica.com

 

[Changleen]

E-bike battery fires pushing NYC toward a ban in public housing

Poorly made cells, tough work, and lack of space all contribute to deadly rise.

arstechnica.com

This response really boils it down:

“While (at least some of) these e-bikes are visibly problematic, and even dramatic, it looks like the real, underlying problems lie elsewhere, in a society that can't be bothered to count all the costs of our policies and how we arrange thing (or neglect to do so -- classic privatizing the benefits, socializing the costs).”

 

[Poops McDougal]

Yup, 1Up Equip D Single. Since I rarely need to haul more than one bike I went with the Single because I can always add another tray to it, up to three bikes. It weighs 28 pounds and can easily be removed while not needed. Just got their wall mounted storage bracket delivered and installed it this afternoon. From wall to car and adding a bike probably takes less than 5 minutes.

Went with Curt Manufacturing for the hitch receiver. Actually talked to one of them out in the mid west somewhere. Always feel reassured when talking metal with someone who knows what’s up.

I see a 1Up Equip D in my future.

 

[AngryMetalsmith]

I see a 1Up Equip D in my future.

Very cool.

However, be careful ordering from etrailer.com. They apparently do not give a shit when it comes to shipping. The box was not nearly strong enough for the hitch which did get damaged. And they of course gave me the run-around about it. So I called Curt directly and had a very reassuring conversation with Mike. Doubtful that I will order from etrailer again.

And from 1UP; watch the unboxing video. It’s obvious they used a packaging engineer to design the box.

Equip'D Single

www.1up-usa.com

 

[rideit]

Fricking packaging engineers, amirite?

 

[Poops McDougal]

Very cool.

However, be careful ordering from etrailer.com. They apparently do not give a shit when it comes to shipping. The box was not nearly strong enough for the hitch which did get damaged. And they of course gave me the run-around about it. So I called Curt directly and had a very reassuring conversation with Mike. Doubtful that I will order from etrailer again.

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And from 1UP; watch the unboxing video. It’s obvious they used a packaging engineer to design the box.

Equip'D Single

www.1up-usa.com

Thanks for the heads-up.

 

[AngryMetalsmith]

Fricking packaging engineers, amirite?

I’m convinced that the vast majority of package engineers are sadistic assholes. Not all, but most.

 

[SkaredShtles]

I’m convinced that the vast majority of package engineers are sadistic assholes. Not all, but most.

Well, @jonKranked provides evidence to support your assertion!

 

[AngryMetalsmith]

Well, @jonKranked provides evidence to support your assertion!

Pretty sure anything he designs requires a medical degree to open. And possibly security clearances. Total dick that guy I’m sure.

 

[jonKranked]

I’m convinced that the vast majority of package engineers are sadistic assholes. Not all, but most.

you rang?

 

[Westy]

I’m convinced that the vast majority of package engineers are sadistic assholes. Not all, but most.

Package Engineer or Packaging Engineer? Big difference. Or do you mean Box Engineer.

I guess that doesn't really clear things up either.

 

[AngryMetalsmith]

Package Engineer or Packaging Engineer? Big difference. Or do you mean Box Engineer.

I guess that doesn't really clear things up either.

Gallery Hop tonight, so in case it's slow, sure, tell me the difference between Package Engineer and Packaging Engineer. I look forward to a syadasti-like dissertation on the subject.

 

[Westy]

Gallery Hop tonight, so in case it's slow, sure, tell me the difference between Package Engineer and Packaging Engineer. I look forward to a syadasti-like dissertation on the subject.

Pretend you are a 13 year old and use package and box outside of the context of packaging and get back to me.

 

[kidwoo]

Box Engineer.

My minor in college.

 

[AngryMetalsmith]

Pretend you are a 13 year old and use package and box outside of the context of packaging and get back to me.

 

[rideit]

My minor in college.

hopefully not a sanitation engineer. Or a package engineer….