There are a number of YouTube videos showing different ways of mounting and dismounting…from simple to virtuosic. I’m going to try leaning the bike lower to the left before swinging over.

@DougG Yes, among other things.

@ShiroKuro said: Looking at this score, it just looks daunting to me… we’ll see. It fits under the hands pretty well. Based on other things I’ve heard you play this is totally in your reach.

@ShiroKuro Well played. Thank you for posting that. I enjoyed it. I also think there is an element of Autumn Leaves.

That whattaboutism doesn’t land. We can dislike both maga and the DSA. Contempt is non-rivalrous in consumption.

Well, it is Iowa. Hardly a hotbed of leftist thought. (Having spent a weekend there recently, I am now an expert)

@wtg said: Bears announced a few days ago they're continuing their focus on Hammond. Fingers still crossed. From a prof at Ball State University. Guess some Hoosiers don't want the Bears to move there any more than some of us Illinoisans want them to stay here. https://indianacapitalchronicle.com/2026/07/20/lets-hope-the-chicago-bears-stay-in-illinois/ He's just mad because he has to live in Muncie. Not that I blame him.

@RealPlayer said: Yes, the current piano bothers me. Nine foot grand, hard as heck hammers, harsh tone, really needs a new action. I wear musicians’ earplugs just to be able to practice. My god man-- get thee to a piano store!

The Navy situation is tragic. It would be great if the Democrats took the Senate. I wish the minority leader would resign, however.

Haven't made these breakfast pizzas but they look delish. [image: 20260810_152840-Edited-4x3-Copy-800x600.jpg] https://breadtopia.com/egg-and-herb-breakfast-pizzas/?utm_content

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@dolmansaxlil I loved Notre Dame, too, and climbing up to the bell tower. LOUD. But cool to be up with the gargoyles.

@bernard I love that first blue house you showed. That’s a great color, and dark enough if you’re looking for heat retention. What would you choose for your trim? And would it work with your deck?

You can only pick from the available candidates. The people who run are motiviated by how the current system works. Sadly it appears that many/most of them aren't serving their constituents but are rather serving themselves.

(d) All of the above.

@AdagioM Thank you. No buzz problem.