Merrill Aldrich
@thepragmaticcyclist.com
Data engineering, Architecture (like buildings architecture, perhaps some computing architecture too). Non-competitive cycling. Sports cars. Unitarian. I own the world famous* SQL911. He. Bramily.
Bike ride to Lake Nokomis, where a beer was waiting
May 26, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Bike ride to Lake Nokomis, where a beer was waiting
I'm in the middle of a nice ride, with a stop at Pryes Brewery. First time over the Lowry Ave bridge today. There are some nice extensions to the two bikeways open, or coming soon, up here
May 10, 2025 at 7:12 PM
I'm in the middle of a nice ride, with a stop at Pryes Brewery. First time over the Lowry Ave bridge today. There are some nice extensions to the two bikeways open, or coming soon, up here
Had a really nice ride today from Minneapolis to Wayzata and back. Unseasonably warm 82 degrees (according to my car, anyway)
May 4, 2025 at 11:13 PM
Had a really nice ride today from Minneapolis to Wayzata and back. Unseasonably warm 82 degrees (according to my car, anyway)
I was so proud to take part in today's Saint Paul MN protest. I was in the very bottom right corner of this photo.
They will not take this country from us, from me, from my kids. #resist Each of these should be twice the size of the previous one.
They will not take this country from us, from me, from my kids. #resist Each of these should be twice the size of the previous one.
April 5, 2025 at 10:09 PM
I was so proud to take part in today's Saint Paul MN protest. I was in the very bottom right corner of this photo.
They will not take this country from us, from me, from my kids. #resist Each of these should be twice the size of the previous one.
They will not take this country from us, from me, from my kids. #resist Each of these should be twice the size of the previous one.
April 5, let's make it count
March 22, 2025 at 11:13 AM
April 5, let's make it count
Jason Isbell in Killers of the Flower Moon
February 26, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Jason Isbell in Killers of the Flower Moon
Ski day today - perfect weather for it
February 22, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Ski day today - perfect weather for it
Visiting the Art Institute of Chicago today, ahead of the Jason Isbell show at the Auditorium Theater
February 15, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Visiting the Art Institute of Chicago today, ahead of the Jason Isbell show at the Auditorium Theater
I don't know it seems like these would be people to keep around
February 15, 2025 at 1:42 PM
I don't know it seems like these would be people to keep around
My Kona Sutra before and after, Stock 40mm Schwalbe tubed Marathons (back) vs new Rene Herse 48mm Oracle Ridge (front).
Yes I will also change the other tire 😄 #bikepacking
Yes I will also change the other tire 😄 #bikepacking
January 26, 2025 at 11:31 PM
My Kona Sutra before and after, Stock 40mm Schwalbe tubed Marathons (back) vs new Rene Herse 48mm Oracle Ridge (front).
Yes I will also change the other tire 😄 #bikepacking
Yes I will also change the other tire 😄 #bikepacking
First time mounting a tubeless tire this afternoon. It was interesting - seems to hold air so far. I think I'm going to like this! #bikepacking
January 26, 2025 at 4:22 AM
First time mounting a tubeless tire this afternoon. It was interesting - seems to hold air so far. I think I'm going to like this! #bikepacking
Starting to zero in on this year's bike trip, I started with this amazing route from bikepacking .com and customized/lengthened it. bikepacking.com/routes/strad... . I have some wider tires, with all the tubeless bits, on the way.
January 17, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Starting to zero in on this year's bike trip, I started with this amazing route from bikepacking .com and customized/lengthened it. bikepacking.com/routes/strad... . I have some wider tires, with all the tubeless bits, on the way.
The state of modern computer interface standards in one photo
January 12, 2025 at 5:58 PM
The state of modern computer interface standards in one photo
Tough to photograph 😄
January 5, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Tough to photograph 😄
This closet is finally coming together.
I screwed up the size of the cases for this lower cabinet, costing me several days and a lot of hours. I had to cut the right section down by two inches, like some kind of Civil War surgeon.
Just the base and some misc. closet trim pieces left! #woodworking
I screwed up the size of the cases for this lower cabinet, costing me several days and a lot of hours. I had to cut the right section down by two inches, like some kind of Civil War surgeon.
Just the base and some misc. closet trim pieces left! #woodworking
January 5, 2025 at 5:10 PM
This closet is finally coming together.
I screwed up the size of the cases for this lower cabinet, costing me several days and a lot of hours. I had to cut the right section down by two inches, like some kind of Civil War surgeon.
Just the base and some misc. closet trim pieces left! #woodworking
I screwed up the size of the cases for this lower cabinet, costing me several days and a lot of hours. I had to cut the right section down by two inches, like some kind of Civil War surgeon.
Just the base and some misc. closet trim pieces left! #woodworking
ROOF ACCESS album release show today! My son, not on bsky yet, is releasing his first record with this amazing #jazz band he's played with since starting out. Available on all the streaming platforms. Links in replies.
December 28, 2024 at 3:05 PM
ROOF ACCESS album release show today! My son, not on bsky yet, is releasing his first record with this amazing #jazz band he's played with since starting out. Available on all the streaming platforms. Links in replies.
Gluing up the last case for the bottom cabinet
December 22, 2024 at 9:17 PM
Gluing up the last case for the bottom cabinet
Last of the top section front face going on. I designed in a rail under the front shelves, for bending strength. (I'm not quite skillful enough to make a rabbet or dado on the back of those trim pieces work out.) #woodworking
December 22, 2024 at 6:03 PM
Last of the top section front face going on. I designed in a rail under the front shelves, for bending strength. (I'm not quite skillful enough to make a rabbet or dado on the back of those trim pieces work out.) #woodworking
I've only had a few hours a week to chip away at the closet shelving but the top is coming together. Used a bottom rail arrangement to make installation easier, and left the face frame to last. #woodworking
December 21, 2024 at 11:38 PM
I've only had a few hours a week to chip away at the closet shelving but the top is coming together. Used a bottom rail arrangement to make installation easier, and left the face frame to last. #woodworking