I would say I am in the mid-game, and I am running out of resources underground. Can I build a 2nd MDR? I really haven't done much on the moon's surface besides a few contracts and the MDR mining rare earth. I guess my mining needs to move upstairs. Don't really know what is need for the shift.
I need a little help. I thought I was doing well with the landing pad and running contacts. I added the Flight Control Center, and that was when things started to slide sideways. I would run two contracts, and sometimes both ran with a pod landing on the FCC/Landing Pad; sometimes the pod would only land on the FCC, and I would have contracts fail.
My fix was to build a second FCC. Nothing ever lands on the 2nd FCC, I can only use the 1st FCC. I am sure I am missing something, but the game seems to have a small level of frustration built into it. I don’t have any conveyors running to the FCCs. For now, I just want to know if I can run two contracts at once.
We have used True Green now for two years, for weed control, and this year aeration and overseeding. My issue is they are doing just an okay job and they are constantly trying to upsale. Sure the weeds are under control but not completely. We have a somewhat large area in the back along the fence line that is river stones. I asked them to treat that area and was told it would be extra because it is a shrub area. No shrubs, just rocks, but it is extra to treat the weeds?!?
The aeration and overseeding was another joke. The guys pulls up and start in the front yard. Next thing I know he is packing up and leaving. I would say he missed 20% of the yard and there were so few seeds spread that I really had to hunt to find them.
Then there are the constant calls about other services and treatment that are needed. And how if I don’t get whatever they are selling my yard could get completely destroyed. I’m talking about high pressure where I can’t get off the phone with them. After 4-5 no’s then it’s “let me talk to my supervisor and see if I can get you a discount” “we can do 10%, but we need to schedule the service NOW”
We are done with them and I would rather spend my money on a good local company. Any suggestions.
What is your best coffee setup? Are you an instant-and-hot-water person (best instant brand)? Java Press? Aeropress? French Press? Percolator? Pour-over/Drip, or do you just find a Starbucks or a Gas Station?
What would everyone consider a good pack-out weight to carry? I realize this will vary across the spectrum from a 1-2 day tour to a “I’m never coming back” solo nomad pack out. What would you consider lightweight, medium, and heavy?
What does everyone bring that is essential, a luxury, and/or just nice to have? A power bank would be essential. Which one do you carry? Is solar power a viable alternative or a back-up? Bike head unit or just cellphone?
I am in the gathering gear part of getting into bike touring. This got me thinking about which luxury item(s) other riders will absolutely take, no matter the weight cost.
Can someone please explain the fit-check post? Do people actually need a stranger to tell them how something fits and feels on their own body? Or are these low-key I-can-fit-race-fit-kit-and-not-look-like-a-muffin, shade posts. As a proud muffin top I need to know.
Hello everyone I am in the learning, research part of getting into biketouring. When I started road biking about 4 years ago I made a lot of costly mistakes by buying lower quality gear that I have been replacing. I don’t want to make costly mistakes with biketouring.
Ortliebs pannier bags seem to be the bags to get. Are there cheaper quality alternatives, or should I just get the best (I am assuming they are the best). I don’t mind spending the money, but I also don’t want to pay for a name. Next question - is there a rack that works best with the Ortlieb bags and are there racks to avoid. I have a hybrid gravel bike with disc brakes and quick release axles (plan to replace it with a through axle).
I am not planning any trips this year as I will be working on getting the gear. But next year will be planning a weekend shake-out the gear trip and then a longer (7-10) railtrail trip. Thanks
P.S. any other resource, Youtube channels recommendations to start builing my knowledge base