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I kind of feel like #Tesla cars look better now because the design department is being given free rein with Elon Musk focusing on Twitter. :P


Content warning: Blood


The face I make internally whenever I get junk mail, bills, or phone calls.


Today's PM2.5 map. :'(

I went on a bicycle ride yesterday when it was in the 40 range and felt like I had a cold by the time I went to bed. Today with the windows open (no real choice), it feels like I’m having a bad allergy day. x.x #cycling #bicycle #seabikes #Seattle


Finally got to ride my #Yamaha Tenere 700 on gravel roads on Friday! Took it on the Mountain Loop Highway to reprise a photo from when I first started doing raw photo editing. While it's not perfect, I've come so far since then! :) #photography #photog #photo #motorcycle

(By the way, there was wildfire smoke in the area at the time, so any photos will be a little off in the colors.)

Some thoughts on the Tenere 700:

  • It feels like a sail in the wind, but it's not quite as tippy as a dual-sport. It's not as "flickable" as a dual-sport at any speed, but it does feel more stable at low speeds if I "point" my legs down.
  • The motor feels a little "sleepy" to me. It has decent torque down low, but I can feel it petering out over, say, 8000 RPM. For context, my CBR650R pulls harder the higher in the revs I go, which has become my preference.
  • The gearing is super low, such that first on it is like second on a "normal" street bike. It makes sense when you consider what the bike is for.
  • Aside from the wind, it's definitely more stable at speed than any of my street bikes thanks to the big wheels, which is perfect for touring and uneven surfaces.
  • Since I'm tall, the wind buffeting at speed is pretty bad. I'm used to some, but when the whistling starts becoming prominant, it's not my favorite. I do have a bolt-on visor extension for the windshield on the way.

The bike is pretty good at what it does, but I'd definitely choose one of my other bikes for street riding.


I might be the one person who likes the look of a #Honda CTX1300. :/ #motorcycle


They’re apparently making new Totally Spies! episodes. (Trailer) :O