The "Quick-Question" Thread- please see guidelines in 1st post

[Slava]

Originally Posted by Locke

I'm going to say this now; this is staggeringly unwise.

Ya, well apparently other teammates are bringing a motorhome though, so I kind of figured the trailer might be spared.

[Locke]

Originally Posted by Slava

Ya, well apparently other teammates are bringing a motorhome though, so I kind of figured the trailer might be spared.

Really? Well, this is going to be interesting....

[Komskies]

Originally Posted by zuluking

Do I need a gasfitter to install the gasline converter between the gas line outlet and my gas barbecue? Apparently, there's this little threaded doodad which needs some sort of sealant applied but not so much as to squish out into the line when tightened. It doesn't indicate whether having some of the sealant meet the gas is harmless or causes an enormous explosion? Thoughts?

I've never hear of liquid sealant, I just used gas line tape. Wrap it around the threads and screw the pieces together.

[Misterpants]

Originally Posted by zuluking

Do I need a gasfitter to install the gasline converter between the gas line outlet and my gas barbecue? Apparently, there's this little threaded doodad which needs some sort of sealant applied but not so much as to squish out into the line when tightened. It doesn't indicate whether having some of the sealant meet the gas is harmless or causes an enormous explosion? Thoughts?

After you connect it using thread tape, make a solution of dishsoap in water. Squirt it on the fitting and give her gas. If it bubbles, you have a leak. If not, you should be good to go.

[MoneyGuy]

Originally Posted by Komskies

I've never hear of liquid sealant, I just used gas line tape. Wrap it around the threads and screw the pieces together.

I get really quiet when I drink. For me, alcohol is liquid sealant.

[DownhillGoat]

Originally Posted by Komskies

I've never hear of liquid sealant, I just used gas line tape.

Also, make sure you use the yellow, not the white tape for a residential gas line. It's harder to work with, but heavier.

[Rathji]

What are people's stances on wearing shoes when riding a bike vs flip flops or bare feet?

Reason I ask is a family member chastised me for being a helicopter parent for insisting upon this with my 4 year old, even when I pointed put that she is learning and stopping involves her jamming her feet on the ground an having the training wheels slam into them.

Am I being sane here? Or just being over-protective?

[Reaper]

Originally Posted by Rathji

What are people's stances on wearing shoes when riding a bike vs flip flops or bare feet?

Reason I ask is a family member chastised me for being a helicopter parent for insisting upon this with my 4 year old, even when I pointed put that she is learning and stopping involves her jamming her feet on the ground an having the training wheels slam into them.

Am I being sane here? Or just being over-protective?

On this matter I think you're sane.

[Street Pharmacist]

Originally Posted by Rathji

What are people's stances on wearing shoes when riding a bike vs flip flops or bare feet?

Reason I ask is a family member chastised me for being a helicopter parent for insisting upon this with my 4 year old, even when I pointed put that she is learning and stopping involves her jamming her feet on the ground an having the training wheels slam into them.

Am I being sane here? Or just being over-protective?

Seems reasonable to me

[Sliver]

Yep, letting a four-year-old ride in bare feet would be ######ed.

[bcsoda]

Originally Posted by Rathji

What are people's stances on wearing shoes when riding a bike vs flip flops or bare feet?

Reason I ask is a family member chastised me for being a helicopter parent for insisting upon this with my 4 year old, even when I pointed put that she is learning and stopping involves her jamming her feet on the ground an having the training wheels slam into them.

Am I being sane here? Or just being over-protective?

I'm pretty sure telling your four year old to wear appropriate footwear for a situation is normal parenting. Even telling your 15 year old that they need to wear appropriate footwear is normal parenting, though at that age you may have to be more willing to accept that they might not listen to you.

[MoneyGuy]

I remember being on my Gold Wing and passing me on the highway was this young guy on a sports bike. He was fairly well geared, but behind him was a young gal wearing a bikini and flip-flops. Insane!

[troutman]

Is "Starfield Industrial Park" a real place in Calgary, or a level in Super Mario World? Has anyone ever been there? Where is it? Why is there so much traffic there (Captain Kirk is always talking about it from the Traffic Helicopter)?

[Rathji]

Originally Posted by troutman

Is "Starfield Industrial Park" a real place in Calgary, or a level in Super Mario World? Has anyone ever been there? Where is it? Why is there so much traffic there (Captain Kirk is always talking about it from the Traffic Helicopter)?

I am pretty sure it is between foothills and the golden triangle industrial parks areas, so the traffic he would be referring too would be along 52nd street.

edit: This map shows it, marked as STD, in map sector I-8, which is the northern section of the area directly east of Foothills Industrial (FI) on the other side of 52nd St SE.

The area I was referring to originally is apparently the Eastfield Industrial Park (EFI on map).

[Traditional_Ale]

If I'm using my neighbour's wireless internet, can they see where I go?

Read: I'm stealing internet and want to watch porn at work....

[Wormius]

I don't see the problem in taking care that our kids don't get hurt more than necessary.

[GGG]

Originally Posted by Rathji

What are people's stances on wearing shoes when riding a bike vs flip flops or bare feet?

Reason I ask is a family member chastised me for being a helicopter parent for insisting upon this with my 4 year old, even when I pointed put that she is learning and stopping involves her jamming her feet on the ground an having the training wheels slam into them.

Am I being sane here? Or just being over-protective?

I wouldnt say helicoptor parent but in my opinion its not a big deal to ride a bike barefoot and if she did hurt her feet then she would learn that she needs shoes. It also might help with teaching her not to brake with her feet.

However i am the guy who will walk down the street barefoot

[Rathji]

Originally Posted by Traditional_Ale

If I'm using my neighbour's wireless internet, can they see where I go?

Read: I'm stealing internet and want to watch porn at work....

The router could log the destination IP address, it could log the URL or it could even send an alert of some type if there were rules, or it could not do anything.

Really it depends on the hardware, and the people who check things like logs etc.

Could they tell it was TradAle's laptop in suite 213? Extremely doubtful without concentrated effort.

[REDVAN]

Hi all,

I am currently away from home and wanting to use a VOIP product (one that works on Galaxy S3 for me, and iPad/iPhone for my finacee) to talk.

The country I am in blocks signing up for VOIP accounts, but does not block useage as strongly. I have been having issues with skype not connecting (the latest version for andriod sucks), so I am wondering if anyone knows I way I can get Tango or Viber setup without receiving a text from them.

[GP_Matt]

As a kid I was always stopping my bike by dragging the tops of my shoes on the road. Apparently I wrecked shoes pretty quickly. My dad's solution was to send me out barefoot. I don't know how old I was, but I was smart enough not to drag my feet and just use the brakes.