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@Hua GuofangGuofang what is dudes name? On mobile and podcast comes up. Or does he run that podcast? Cheers btw

I've started to get my head out of Rona and back on climate. Wondering if any y'all read anything good of late? Also, perhaps the wrong thread, but I'd be interested in a discussion around how we might impact or influence climate change by adapting our lifestyles or getting involved with organisations.

Australia borders set to be closed till end of the year at least. Might be a bubble open for New Zealand before then. How's everyone holding up in the states? How's Italy/UK doing at the moment?

Jesus, how young are you @Ray40? Nice 4 stair.

VANS are shit. Straight up overrated and uncomfy af shoes. Huge call, maybe, but they shouldn't be as popular as they are imho.

Mr Bean mask is fire tho!

@KILZ FILLZ I should clarify that I'm a confident experienced rider of track/fixed gear and BMX. I recently went down a mountain using a borrowed bike and am hooked. Though, dropping $5k (AUD, I'm in Australia) for a dual suspension bike is out of the question and budget. I'm after something that is built well and will last me fanging it around. I'll likely do dumb shit on it and either fuck myself or the bike up (or both). I guess from my BMX experience, I fuck up cheap wheels, so I'd want a solid wheel setup. I'm comfy with front only suspension, but know nothing about em. I'd want disc brakes and the ability to add touches like the raise/lower seat shit (I used a mountain bike recently with one and it blew my mind). I don't know if we have bike shops doing secondhand bikes here, as its' not something you see often. However, I'm happy to grab secondhand off FB/eBay etc and work with a local BS going forward. However, perhaps there is a secondhand mountain bike scene in Australia through local bike shops....I'll take a look. Any brands to check out or steer clear of?

Any of y'all ride mountains/trails? Considering a mid-level bike and wondering what to look out for. Do I need dual suspension? I'm a noob to mountain's.

This was meant to be Gulab Jamun. It was basically deep-fried into a hard inedible ball. I am disappoint.

Fuck that....

What car?

That Cotopaxi looks fresh af....anyone purchased anything and got reviews?!

Fresh. I assume you just cruise and don't do tricks with no grip on that one end?

Rough one to start my day after I spotted some markers on my desk. Apologies for the butchering @Joker

Maybe I'm naive but I don't even reckon you need to be printing flyers and standing at train stations to be "doing something" these days. Getting engaged in your local community or causes, being kind, lifting others up etc might just be enough. I know the world is complex and my thinking is probably floored, but I think doing something is better and more positive than doing fuck all.

Finally a tee from a tattooist that isn't just generic flash and their studio name on it. That is dope!

A torch/flashlight that turned out to be some EDC thing so it's small but fucking badass. Accidental purchase, but a welcome one. https://www.amazon.com.au/gp/product/B07NPZNBL8?pf_rd_r=YAF37GY3VY3KYDSPFKZ1&pf_rd_p=d6df8f50-50c9-43f1-980f-106d5c4127a5

I feel this. It's what I've been seeing locally (Australia) and online where people complain about anything and eveything but don't do shit about it. I get that you might feel you can't fix or impact change, but sitting there complaining and doing fuck all isn't helping you or anyone else. Get off your social media, leave your house and start talking to people.

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@misteravena good friend of mine runs an ethical tee company with local women out of Cambodia. They are amazing and could sort you out for tees custom made. I’d love to see you (and other brands) exploring more ethical options especially given the costs are usually negligible. Let me know if you want me to hook you up as I know given the current climate they are very keen to pick up new clients.

https://forge.medium.com/prepare-for-the-ultimate-gaslighting-6a8ce3f0a0e0

UK PM in ICU https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-52192604