davesenesac
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Post by davesenesac on Dec 9, 2020 8:06:32 GMT -8
Been using a women's short Z-lite about 3 years now and won't go back to air pads. Obviously for basic physics force reasons, being short and slim has significant advantages to being able to do so even for this senior. Over decades have used short pads as dangling feet over pad ends was never an issue after simply putting some spare clothing out at the end, usually my Levi 505's now that also allows raising ankles up slightly so as not to put heels against the ground. I have added a 12x12x2 inch square of soft foam to go beneath my hip. Sleep in all positions, least on back, and never move while asleep, uniquely dreaming 100% of the time. Have head raised up more than others to reduce sinus congestion issues so use some spare clothing atop daypack instead of pillow.
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Post by bobcat on Dec 9, 2020 9:20:03 GMT -8
How I solve the “elbows on the ground” issue is my sleepwear changed to lightweight track pants with pockets. Hands in pockets to fall asleep keeps my elbows off the ground. Minor weight concession over long johns but gain a second outfit I can wear in public if needed.
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Post by cheaptentguy on Dec 12, 2020 10:11:37 GMT -8
That would be greatly facilitated if we didn't do city/suburb design the way we do. Integration of neighborhoods in suburbs would go a long way toward making our lives less dependent on ICE vehicles, but I suspect nothing like this will ever come to pass as long as we remain largely uninformed and incurious. Christopher Alexander had some interesting things to say about this in his books on human-centered design - I was exposed to him while taking a course in computer program design, strangely enough. Design-- or lack thereof rather-- being one of the biggest issues. In the southeast, there's been little though into any kind of planning. However, I think there's been a bit of a renaissance in a lot of southern cities where they're trying to revive downtowns, focus more on making vibrant communities, and connect living spaces to working spaces. Things seem to be going in a positive direction, though I'm certain there's plenty of evidence otherwise.
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rebeccad
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Post by rebeccad on Dec 12, 2020 22:00:47 GMT -8
cheaptentguy, did you post in the wrong thread? Seems a bit of a non-sequitor! If you tell me where it was meant to be, I can move it, or you can delete and reposts where you meant for it to be
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Post by cheaptentguy on Dec 13, 2020 4:41:49 GMT -8
cheaptentguy , did you post in the wrong thread? Seems a bit of a non-sequitor! If you tell me where it was meant to be, I can move it, or you can delete and reposts where you meant for it to be I did the quote wrong, but it was a response to Gabby in this thread about urban/suburban divide. Little bird walking in the conversation.
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Post by rebeccad on Dec 13, 2020 8:40:04 GMT -8
Got it! Without the quote, it was a bit of a head-scratcher, since Gabby had already wandered from the topic (now I think about it, we all did for quite a while, but that was several days ago, so of course I couldn’t remember. Where’s that thread about being old?
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