I remember the on the spot fines were so people wouldn't contest fines in court since Myki wasn't sound enough to holdup to legal scrutiny.
The inspectors were just there to scare people into making a quick buck so they wouldn't contest the shaky system the tickets were built on.
Youtube Music suggested an artist called Phyllomedusa to me this morning. At first I was skeptical it was AI as he's put out 6 albums this year alone. He's on Encyclopedia Metallium and has been at it since 2007, consistently putting out multiple albums a year in the 'froggrind' genre, of which I think he's the only member.
It was alright, snare was a little pingy. It makes you feel like you're doing something right if the algorithm recommends something so weird to you. Better than all the regular artists they push on you.
There used to be tram conductors whose job was to help people. The ticket inspectors are just there to collect money
The first ride to work on the new bike went well. I didn't properly record it but it seems like it takes about as long, could be a little bit faster than the regular bike. I also didn't feel sweaty or the need to shower, so there's a massive time saver there as well.
Overall, I think this has been a good move and I'm really happy with it
It looks like the mountain trails near my place might be feasible. I could take the new bike up those trails, cut out some annoying intersections, and hopefully save some time as well.
Either way, the council is working on a park and connecting those trails officially right now, so later in the year there will be this nice public space and more ways to get around
I fixed the smartplug issue. Turns out I had the grinder plugged into it, not the coffee machine. Good thing I figured that out before I had a certified Dad With Technology Moment
There's plenty of options if you want to sus out a decent Z-lib mirror or get on tor to find the official deep web version.
The baseline kobos go pretty cheap too, or you could get a second hand kindle, jailbreak it - which is meant to be really easy, and install KOReader.
That's the eBook app I use on my phone and it's great. The interface is a bit intimidating at first, but it's good once you get used to it
I'm looking at the trails near home to see if I can make the most if its mountain bike DNA to get to work faster
I think it's the best use case for an ebike. The step through frame makes it comfortable to use and the mid-drive has a bit more power than a hub motor
I finally bit the bullet and got an ebike. Velectrix Adventurer. It's pretty much a step through mountain bike, so it has front suspension, dropper post, fat tyres, and a stronger motor.
It also comes with mud guards, a rack, and integrated lights wired to the battery. Plus it has hydraulic brakes, which feels like the necessary minimum for an ebike.
There are higher spec bikes out there, but this is all I need for a 15km trip to work that I'll do a few days a week in between regular bike rides.
I could have gone even more basic with the Velectrix Brunswick, but I thought my girlfriend could ride this one because of the frame and dropper post. It seems a little big, but I'd like to get her on there
I hope you feel better. And it's good she was so understanding
There's a real frog and nature theme running through his work. I wonder if he's like a biologist or something and just makes harsh noise goregrind on the side