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Just got this Paratrooper Pro used in pretty good shape. 26" wheels and its geometry is like that of a late 1990's MTB. Replaced the front shock with a Surly Troll fork. Planning other upgrades such as a 1 x 11 drivetrain and better brakes.

I got this folding bike with one use in mind: to take on Amtrak and ride rail trails such as the GAP. Amtrak offers bike berths but they have to be booked ahead of time and get filled fast. With this bike, I can take it aboard as luggage and have a bike with full capability for a multi-day ride.

Obvious 20th century reproduction on thick washi paper of a Harunobu print “Picking plum blossoms.” But when was the re-print made? Is it from this edition printed in a book with tipped-in woodblock prints: https://www.abebooks.com/signed/Japanese-colour-prints-special-luxe-edition-BARNETT/32064033917/bd ?

Saw this on the grounds of my local parks and recreation department. The surrounding surface material appears to be the same material used in rubberized tracks. And I assume the ring surrounding the trunk is water permeable because I saw another similarly planted tree with drip bags around it.

Got this used off Marketplace for $400. 3 x 9 Deore with 26” wheels. Planning to make some upgrades. The geometry feels like that of an early 2000s mtb and it’s heavy at 30lbs but otherwise rides nicely with no slop in the fold. I got it for one singular purpose: to ride rail trails and canal pathways on the East Coast such as the C&O, easily accessible by Amtrak rail from other destinations. Amtrak has bike transport cars but require advanced reservations. This rig can be folded up and stashed in the passenger luggage space.

People here talk about late budding branches so I left it alone in spring but this one appears to be gone. Is it too late to prune in the season, though? Zone 7a.

“Looking Delighted from 32 Aspects of Customs and Manners” by Yoshitoshi. Purchased from a well-established Ukiyo-e dealer in Jimbocho, Tokyo.

Lost but not forgotten, from the 1800s? Back in the day this would have been a busy rural crossroads, with a canal nearby.

Article about the Center Mall

Pictures from article, one of the first indoor malls in the USA. Despite the vibes in the pictures, the Center Mall appears to be active with tenants.

Just acquired this, appears to be printed on washi paper. But is it a 20th century re-print?

Found in a sub-Reddit dedicated to North Korea pics. Kim Jong Un visiting flood victims.

Lately I’ve been reading up on boxwood trimming/pruning and a more “natural” style of trimming is suggested (as opposed to tightly shearing). I’ve been applying that to my newer boxwoods but this specimen is mature and about 6 ft tall. I’ve avoided shearing it into a severe geometric shape or constant trimming, at least. So should I keep doing what I’m doing or try something more naturalistic?

Wanamaker Building to the right, Masonic Temple in the background

Is it common for little animals to climb up and create this sort of damage (about 4 feet up). The lower trunk has a plastic bark protector around it. I don’t think deer caused the damage because I don’t see broken branches around it. I assume the damaged branch will survive?

Look at the head tube, suddenly broke at around 12 mph. (Not my photo or bike, taken from the Facebook G line group )