Kids Can Say The Darnedest Things

 

It snowed today, but that's not unusual for this time of year. It was also cold, but that's not unusual either. But here's a quick story that is. Or if not unusual it's at least rather funny...sort of

I rode the Mundo to the health club this evening for a steam and a swim. The facility is also a family center which has an after school program. And often when I (and many) arrive shortly before the dinner hour for a quick workout parents are there picking up their children...it's often a bustling time with a lot of coming and going. In fact, I'm usually glad that I ride a bike for the simple reason that (car) parking spaces are difficult to come by at that time.

Anyhow, as I'm coasting up to the building on the Mundo in a mild snow shower there is a parent coming out the door with a young boy in tow. Upon seeing me his eyes became as big as saucers and he holds up his hand, points at me, and shrills rather loudly, "Look mommy, there's a crazy man riding a bike in the snow!" People stared; his mom looked horrified; I just smiled as I locked up my bike.

I will admit I sometimes wonder if I'm not a little crazy for riding year round (why can't I be more like "normal people," I sometimes wonder, and drive a car more often). But then I remember how much more I enjoy riding a bike, being out in the elements and propelling myself. What bothered me the most about the comment, I think, is that the adults probably think I'm a little nuts, too (I can't tell you how many times people say things like, "man, you're really hardcore"). But all I'm doing is riding a bike. In many other countries a huge percentage of their population rides year round...it's just how it is; it makes the most sense. But here (in America), unfortunately, you're seen as an oddball.

The best part I think is that kids say what they think; they do not yet have a societal filter ingrained in them like adults. But I always have liked to live on the fringe, so yes little boy, I am a little crazy...but crazy in a good way, I believe.

Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#133)

 

Firewood.

Winter's Beauty (in my backyard)

Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#132)

 

 $73.27 of groceries from two stores in four plastic crates.

Thoreau on Simplicity

As you simplify your life, the laws of the universe will be simpler; solitude will not be solitude, poverty will not be poverty, nor weakness weakness.  
~Henry David Thoreau

 

I love the above quote. Sometimes--like now for example--I feel as if my life is becoming overly complicated; out of balance. Mostly, I feel I have too much stuff and I try to do too many things in one day; I've become cluttered on many levels. Every so often I need to step back and take a look, to assess things. I came across the above quote this morning and felt as if it was written specifically for me. Anyhow, I thought it was too good not to share. I hope you find it as aspiring as I do.

Oh the Irony

Photo Found Here

Surf el Mundo

Now this is something you can be guaranteed I will not be doing anytime soon on my Mundo...but it's fun to be a spectator. Bikes can move a person from point A to point B; bikes can carry many different and odd shaped items; but most importantly, bikes can be fun (though to me, these days, a bike is more fun with my ass firmly planted on the seat). But it sure looks like this guy is having fun.

Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#131)

 

A box of kindling.

Life In Transition

I first came across this video over at People Powered; it's also available at the Vimeo site. It is a rather long video to sit in front of your computer and watch, but I highly recommend it...it's inspiring, at least it is to me. To learn more about the transition movement see the Wikipedia listing here. To go to a UK transition page click here, or here for a US version. Chances are that if you are a regular reader of this blog, or others like it, you already are part of the transition movement but on a personal level. Enjoy.


In Transition 1.0 from Transition Towns on Vimeo.

And I'll say it again...brrr

Some nights it doesn't bother me...most nights, in fact. The cold. But tonight it did. I've ridden in much colder temperatures, but man that cold went down deep into me tonight. I was glad to get home. I'm still enjoying the winter, but by this time in the season I wouldn't complain if it warmed up a little.

Yuba Mundo For Sale

 

Yes the beloved Mundo is for sale...it has been for about a week or so. I love this bike, the only reason I am selling it is to offset costs of the new v3 model I recently ordered. The new one should ship out in about a month...so I feel I should get more proactive with selling this one (it is going to be difficult to part with). I rode it in the snow today...in the summer, on dry pavement, it feels like your driving a big cushy Cadillac, sort of like a boat, but in the winter, on snowy streets, it feels more like a tank (though I've never been in a tanks, and am really not sure if I've ever been in a Cadillac). Today I also zip-tied a "for sale" sign on each side of it with my email address (the same that is listed on this blog, if you are interested in test riding it); it's rather eye catching. I received two comments so far. One was when I was unlocking it in front of a store: A man who was from Africa (not sure which country) told me he's seen these before and was impressed I had one (I am the one who should be impressed, I told him...see worldbike.org), and another comment was from a guy while I was at a stop light. He yell's over to me, "Hey buddy, how much?" I tell him $700 or best offer. He yells back, "Is that for the bike or for you?" Umm...gotta go...catch you later freakshow.

Anyhow, click here for the current craigslist posting for it.

29 Hour Whole Wheat Bread

 This is a method I use for making bread when I want to control the bread process and not let it dictate my life for the day...using a refrigerator to retard the dough can stretch the bread making process up to 3 days. This is a method of baking professional bakers use...controlling the temperature of the dough. If you control the temperature you control how quickly or slowly the dough ferments. Generally speaking, longer fermented dough has a much superior flavor and texture, but that's just a bi-product for the home cook. Because when making bread at home and you control the dough (or more accurately, control the temperature of the dough), you allow yourself to go about whatever it is you have to do that day (or 2 or 3 days), all the while the dough is either rising or staying dormant. I'm making it sound more difficult than it is; it's not difficult at all...you'll see in the pictures. Anyhow, this is how I did it. (For bread recipes in previous posts, click here, here, and here.)

About two 1pm yesterday I made a simple preferment and let it rise for a few hours. Here it is about 7pm, after fermenting for about 6 hours (click for larger images).

About 8pm I made a basic bread dough (see previous posts for recipes), using 33% whole wheat flour. I then placed the dough in an oiled container and immediately placed it in the refrigerator. Under normal (room temp) conditions this would rice in an hour or so, and over-proof within a couple hours. The first image, on the left is the dough around 8pm, just when it went in the refrigerator. The next picture is the dough, 14 hours later, at about 10am.

I took it out of the refrigerator, deflated it, and let it rise again. Around 1pm I shaped it into loaves and put them in pans. I left the dough to rise at room temp (my kitchen is pretty cold this time of year when to oven is off). If the dough was warm it would have only taken the dough about 45-60 minutes to rise. The first image is at 1pm and the next is the dough at about 5pm, four hours later.

After preheating the oven I baked the dough for about 1/2 hour. It was ready to eat at a little after 6pm. Delicious. I had a few slices with dinner, and gave the other uncut loaf away.

Captcha, Spam Bombs, and the Return of Anonymity

 

In response to my chagrin of the previous post regarding removing the ability to comment anonymously, a fellow blogger and reader of this blog, John in NH, left me this link on how to install captcha, or word verification (thanks John!). I posting this in the event that you are a fellow blogger with the same comment spam problem that I had. I recommend this quick fix. So now as long as you are not a robot, or your comment is not computer generated, you are again able to leave comments on this blog anonymously.

And in response to the other type of Spam, the kind you eat instead of delete, Aaron at 2whls3spds left me the following interesting, albeit somewhat unusual recipe for "spam bombs" (thanks Aaron!). 

"I have used cherry pie filling with decent results too. This was one of my kids favorite camping meals," writes Aaron.

It's interesting how Spam (the food) has a sort of a cult status with cooks, especially campers (here's a site devoted to nothing but recipes highlighting the salty pressed meat in question). I haven't tried the Spam bomb recipe and probably will not...I've given up eating pressed meat in a can many years ago. But I thought it was interesting and thought I'd share it. If anyone tries it please let me know the outcome.

Spam Bombs
1 can SPAM, cut into 4 equal portions
1 can apple pie filling
1 can saurkraut
Cut eight squares of tin foil. On each, place one piece Spam.
Spoon apple pie filling over Spam, dividing equally.
Top the apples with the saurkraut. Oh, yes.
Cover with remaining squares of tin foil. Fold foil on all sides to create sealed packages, or "bombs".
Throw the bombs on a preheated grill, spam side down, and cook until heated through. Do not allow Spam to burn. That would be bad. Or good...
Serves 4 

I've also heard that that there is even such a thing as Spam sushi (or more specifically, Musubi), which is popular in Hawaii..well, here you go. Mmm..mmm!

  Photo Credit: LTHForum.com

Spam...Real and Virtual

A couple things. Firstly I haven't had Spam in over twenty years, the real kind, the one in the can (opposed to the virtual electronic type). And you're probably wondering why there is a large photo of it on a blog such as this. Well, when I was in culinary school my next oldest sister used to send me care packages (yes, you can get hungry in culinary school...everything costs money), and included in the box there were always cans of spam. Probably because it was cheap and it would travel well. A couple times my roommates and I actually roasted it with pineapple slices like a ham roast, as per the recipe on the back of the can. Once, and I can't believe I can actually remember this, we ended up getting so drunk while it was roasting that we burnt it in the oven (Paul, are you reading this?). Imagine that, a group of culinary students burning a spam loaf. Now on to the real meaning of this post.

I didn't know that it was possible until recently but I have been receiving spam comments on this blog. They first started showing up as sort of nonsensical paragraphs posted by someone who remained "anonymous." Then they started showing up more often; lately it has been daily, and now they have links attached (I have not clicked on a link as I assume they are malicious).I'm getting tired of manually deleting them.

Anyhow, to combat this I have disabled the ability to leave anonymous comments on this blog. My apologies to those who are legit and would like to remain anonymous. I totally understand, I have posted on blogs and chose to remain anonymous myself.

If anyone has another solution to this please let me know (has anyone else had this problem on their blog?).

Thank you, though, to those who read and post regularly.

Broccoli and Two-Cheese Frittata

Though they have a fancy sounding title, frittata (or more grammatically correct, frittati) are really nothing more than baked omelets. They are versatile (you really can make them out of whatever suits your fancy) and in my opinion easier to make than a stove-top omelet. Anyhow, this is how I made mine (a recipe follows):

After mixing together your eggs with seasonings and a little milk, saute some vegetables. I used mostly broccoli, but also onion, green pepper, and garlic.

When the vegetables are soft and begin to brown a little add your egg mixture.

  

Top it with cheese.

  

Bake the eggs in a preheated oven for about 5 or 10 minutes.

  

Enjoy!

Broccoli and Two-Cheese Frittata

Serves 2

4 eggs
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 teaspoon basil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 small onion, sliced
1/2 green pepper, sliced
1 small head broccoli, course chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Preheat an oven to 375F. Combine the eggs, Parmesan, milk, red pepper, basil, and salt in a small bowl; whisk together and set aside. Heat the olive oil in an ovenproof skillet. Add the onion, green pepper, and broccoli; saute the vegetables for a couple minutes, or until they just begin to brown. Add the garlic and saute another minute. Pour the egg mixture over the vegetables then top it with the shredded cheddar. Place the skillet in the preheated oven for about 5-10 minutes, or until the eggs are just set.

Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#130)

One dozen eggs.

Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#129), A Bike-Friendly Business, And How Things Are Not Always A Bed Of Roses On A Cargo Bike In The Winter

Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#129)
$54.47 of groceries in 3 plastic crates
Extra Bungee cords & a bottle of (semi-frozen) water in a fourth crate.

A Bicycle-Friendly Business
The Lexington Whole Foods Co-op wins this title in the Buffalo area. Not only do they have multiple bike racks directly next to the door...but they actually shovel them and consider them viable parking spaces (because they are). It's all too common for businesses that have bike racks not to shovel them. It's a shame that we have all these new, useful, and beautiful bike racks in the Buffalo area (read an earlier post on these by clicking here) yet many business fail to shovel them out when they shovel their walks. They just sort of sit there, protruding from a snow...sort of like monuments reminding us of fair-weather bike riding. I've never been to the Lexington Co-op when their bike racks haven't been shoveled.

Things Are Not Always A Bed OF Roses On A Cargo Bike In The Winter.
Arrgh! After arriving home and attempting to push the Mundo up it's plank (this is what I use to get it in the front door...the bike weighs something like 60lbs with nothing on it) I slipped on the snow causing the bike to list a little, which in turn caused the plastic crates to shift and ultimately tumble their contents into the snow before I could correct it. The worst part, I think, is that by the time I had arrived home my fruit was already frozen (the high temp today was something like 15F (-9c).

Nonetheless, it was still worth it...I was able to be out in the beautiful winter sunshine on this crisp day and get a little exercise doing it.

One Dollar For George

I came across this blog today and am intrigued. The blog is called, One Dollar For George, and they are trying to raise money for a Yuba Mundo for George (in the photo...there's a little bit about him on their blog). I thought about sending them a small donation, but am not sure. Does anyone out there know if this is on the up-and-up? Because if it is legit it would be nice to see this guy get a nice cargo bike.

Brrr...

I haven't been on a bike in a few days. It was warm over the weekend and I felt like walking to enjoy it, then the past two days I stayed mostly indoors nursing a cold. So today I felt like riding. Yesterday the temperatures plummeted...all I can say is: brrr it sure is cold out there. But as I was riding to the health club into the wind (it was very windy today, the bike was knocked over by a gust just after snapping this photo) I thought how half my workout was done by the time I arrived.

The Return of Winter

Over the weekend it had gotten so warm--nearly 50F--that most of any previous snow had melted. I'm glad it's gotten cold and snowy again...it just didn't seem right having it that warm in January. We've had it pretty easy this winter; usually by now we're pummeled with multiple feet of snow (hope I didn't just jinx myself). Nonetheless, maybe it's all the global warming talk...I don't know. But I have truly been appreciating the cold and the snow this year. For some reason I have a new found appreciation of the seasons, all four of them. When I walk and ride bikes, opposed to driving, I'm exposed to the elements and am more aware of them, become part of them. I just snapped the above photo while taking out my trash (in my pajamas...a neighbor walking his dog looked at me sort of oddly..."Gonna post it on my blog," I said to him standing in the middle of the street in pajamas and bathrobe, "OK," he nervously replied, as he entered his house and locked the door behind him). The falling snow is beautiful.

"Car" of the Future

There is hope!

The images were found here.

Go to the Cabriovelo website here.

Mundo For Sale (Camping Gear Not Included)

Photo taken August 2009

Yup, it's true...the Mundo is for sale. And no, it's not that I don't enjoy it any longer or that I've grown tired of it; on the contrary. I just ordered a newer version; a 21 speed...sleek black color which will be available in mid-March. So I'm selling this one to offset the cost of the new one (and I really don't see the need to own two). I already own too many bikes as it is...I'm considering purging my fleet and donating a few to Buffalo Blue Bike (out of six I really only ride three). Anyhow, this is a really awesome bike...in many respects I hate to sell it; maybe it's the simplicity of it. This bike has really changed my view on what a bicycle can carry and what it can do.

If you are in the WNY are and are interested feel free to contact me for a test ride. The bike is in mint condition (less than two years old). I'll be removing the front rack and kickstand before sale, both were added on...but does include the also added fenders and custom wood top deck (click here to see how I built it). Follow the below link to my craigslist posting; email if you have any questions.

http://buffalo.craigslist.org/bik/1568815202.html

Macaroni with Turkey and Vegetables (in pictures)

Is This Man For Real?

Now, I've recently been trying to be less judgemental than I have in the past...but this man pushes me right off the wagon. Is he for real? Does he actually believe what he says...as he says it from the comfort of his upper-middle class American home. He should be ashamed.

Gas Pains

When I first saw this the acronyms made me LOL. It accompanied an article that was published a couple years ago, but I think it's still relevant. Maybe more relevant than ever. It's a quick read and can be found here.

Prayers for the People of Haiti

Photo Credit: SlateGray

I have been in denial. It's just been too much for me to take in. I've heard the news. I just can't believe it's true. I've seen some of the photos. But I just couldn't believe it. I couldn't believe that there could be something so horrific, and to such an impoverished nation.

One of the stories I heard the other day was of how groups of people were gathering in the streets to pray...to ask God for help, but also to give thanks (to give thanks!). This story is what began to shake me out of my stupor. I really wonder if my faith would be strong enough to bring me through something like that.

Then tonight I read of a young man in his twenties, named Wismond Exantus, who was retrieved from the rubble after 11 days (11 days!). He was working in a grocery store located in a hotel when the quake hit; he dove under a desk and survived.

I tried to think of my past eleven days (and nights) and the stressful period I'm going through right now (mostly self-imposed), and then I thought how trivial it all is compared to this. I have it made; I feel selfish and self-centered.

Though he was in a small space Mr. Exantus was able to reach a few cans of soda, beer, and cookies for nutrition. "I was hungry, but every night I thought about the revelation that I would survive," Exantus said from his hospital bed (source)...every night I thought about the revelation that I would survive, let me print it again, every night I thought about the revelation that I would survive. For eleven days and nights he thought this.

When I read this quote I wept. I can't imagine that I would have the strength of this young man. And as I lay down to bed tonight, in a soft warm bed with a full belly, I can only hope and pray that there are no more suffering and alone under the rubble. If so, Lord, please be with them.

Brothers and sisters of Haiti, please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jason the Hi-Rider

It was such a nice winter evening tonight that I chose to walk rather than ride. I was walking down Elmwood Avenue when I see these two guys pull out of a driveway onto the street on tall bikes. I have never ridden a tall bike, nor do I intend to. But I do have great respect for the bikes and their builders. As far as I know there are no commercially produced tall bikes on the market, so if you want one you have to build it yourself or have it built. What I really like about tall bikes is there impracticality. Yes, I know this sounds like an oxymoron, but it's not. Tall bikes, to me, do not seem like they are practical at all other than riding them for fun. And that's the bottom line...that's the reason I truly like riding my cargo bikes, particularly the Mundo, because it's fun. When these two guys pulled out onto the street their tall skeletal-like silhouettes looks graceful, almost like giraffes on wheels. Anyhow, as they rode past I uncharacteristically called out and asked if they would mind if I could take their picture. I told them I would like to post them on my blog. The rider on the left is Jason and his friend is Chris. Jason is the builder and also blogs about his bikes (http://hiridingbikes.blogspot.com). After a brief conversation about bikes and blogging they gracefully and giraffe-like lumbered away. Thanks guys; ride on!

Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#128)

$12.41 of Chinese take out food.
$22.56 of groceries.
A gym bag full of wet clothes.
Two plastic crates.
A u-lock.

Couch On A Bike

Image found here.

Very impressive.

The Mystery of the Fortune Cookie

The other night I ordered Chinese food. I don't necessarily enjoy the accompanying fortune cookies, but I always enjoy (or look forward to) what the wise saying or proverb will be that is tucked inside. They're often inspiring or cryptic messages such as, "you will live long and prosper," or "you are going to meet a mysterious stranger," or even "the path of life is unknown." But this is the one I received the other day..."you are going to have some new clothes." Huh? That's it...new clothes? Maybe the fortune cookie shamanic scribe had the night off or something when this was printed. At first I felt ripped of (self-centered as I am I wanted my mystical bit of inspiration...some faux prophetic wisdom...a new and mysterious stranger). But the more I thought about it the more it actually made sense...I could use (and need) some new clothes. Maybe it is the little things.

To read more about fortune cookies, click here.

Bicycling As An Everyday Activity

This is a pretty good video about bicycle commuting that I found at Commute By Bike. I suppose it's a needed video...but I don't necessarily agree with everything it says. Like many articles and videos about bicycling they make it seem novel or like something out of the norm, when it doesn't have to be. But I suppose if the year was 1910 instead of 2010 (and the Internet existed) there would be YouTube clips of how to commute by car (or the horseless carriage, as it was originally called). The true irony is that the bicycle predates the car by many decades. And when they (in this video) offer suggestions on storing your bike none of the suggestions are to keep your bike(s) in your house, such as your front hall or even your living room (such as I do), making it easily accessible and as natural as reaching for your car keys when leaving the house. Nonetheless, if this gets more people on bikes then it's a good thing.

Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#127)

Thirty loaves of bread in eight plastic crates (honey-whole wheat bread, sundried tomato-asiago bread, Ezekiel bread).

A canvas bag containing, among other things, four books and a camera.

When I Grow Up...

Today I was talking with someone about mid-life crises, how I keep waiting for mine to kick in. They asked if I were going to buy a red sports car when it happens...nope, I said, I want a new cargo bike. Anyhow it got me to thinking about age and my own mortality...the next stage behind middle-age, I suppose, is old-age, an age I hope to approach with grace and dignity. Riding a bicycle, I believe, offers a dignity that sitting in a car seat cannot...but that's just my opinion. When I grow up I want to be an old man...and I should be so fortunate to have as much grace as this fellow. Twenty years from now maybe I'll finally publish my own photo...to mirror this one.

Image credit: Sustrans

Curried Fish Chowder

Firstly I want to say that I called this a "chowder" but technically it is not; in order for a recipe to be a chowder--curried or not--it should include both a salted pork product (salt pork, bacon, or ham) and potatoes, this recipes has neither. Thus this is really a chunky version of a curried fish soup. Having that off my chest I'll also add that this is another example of how to make a really flavorful and nutritious meal out of what is at hand, which is how I most often cook at home. After looking in my teeny apartment-sized freezer, fridge, and pantry, I came up with the ingredients for this dish (I did have to walk to the corner store for a lemon...but it was such a beautiful evening).

The recipe for this dish follows the same basic premise of most soup/stew recipes: sweat the vegetables, then add the liquid and other ingredients. What sets this recipe apart from most soups is the addition of a spice mix; I called it curry but it is really a blending of spices I had on my spice rack (including curry powder). I also included loads of garlic and ginger. The one thing I wish I had (to finish the recipe) was cilantro, which would have been added right before I removed the pot from the heat.

Curry seems to be one of those flavorings where there is no in between, meaning you either love it or you hate it; thankfully I fall into the former category. But remember, as with most recipes, the flavorings and ingredients in this one are really up to you. This would, for example, be delicious without the spices and with the addition of a little ham or bacon...or just as a vegetable soup for that matter. The options are limitless and the choices are up to you. Anyhow, this is how I made mine (in photos); if you need an actual printed recipe (not mine), click here.

A Good Read

I finished reading this book last night and found it so good that I thought I'd pass it along, virtually speaking of course. The book is very moving and literally brought tears to my eyes at certain points. Mr. Albom is a prolific author but this is only his second work of non-fiction (Tuesday's with Morrie is the other...and another equally good book). Click here for a link to it on Amazon; click here to go to Mitch Albom's website.

Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#126)

Pizza! Because sometimes only store-bought will do.

Things That Can Be Carried On A Bike (#124 & #125)

An electric mixer with three attachments.
A canvas bag full of books.
A u-lock.


Four plastic buckets.
A canvas bag full of books.
A u-lock.
A small bottle of water.

I Can See Clearly Now

Ok, this may seem silly, but for as long as I have been riding through bone-chilling Buffalo winters I have not worn any sort of eye protection...I can't tell you how many snow showers I've squinted through. I've seen other people biking with ski goggles and thought about that, but then the other day I was handed these simple clear safety glasses...all I can say is it was an eye-opening (yes I am aware of the pun) revelation. Riding home the day I received them I'm sure I was singing the old Johnny Nash song, I Can See Clearly Now. These simple glasses have changed the way I view winter cycling, literally and figuratively. Today when I left work (wearing the glasses) it was snowing out and I found myself instinctively squinting, trying to keep the snow out of my eyes...then I remembered and opened them wide. I truly can see clearly now; I recommend glasses/goggles to anyone who rides year-round.

Though the song has nothing to do with Urban Simplicity I thought it was appropriate to include it in this post for your listening/viewing pleasure. Here's Johnny Nash on the Midnight Special back in 1973...sometimes you forget who good those old songs are (what a voice!).

Oh, the Irony

Well I never thought I'd be posting a short clip of a car commercial on this blog...but here I am doing just that. During another evening of being bombarded with auto commercials I found this one truly intriguing (but I ask again, where are the bike commercials).

A couple things about this commercial. Firstly, did you know that Kia company began by making bicycles, not cars? I surly didn't. But then again this doesn't surprise me because many of the roads, including their routes, markings, and traffic laws, were initially brought about for the bicycle, not the car. Also, is it just me or is the bicycle in this advertisement more enticing than the car?

Anyhow, not only am I posting a car commercial at this blog, but I'm actually encouraging you to watch it...oh, the irony! But when I watch this minute-long clip I see the bike, not the car.

Propeller Trike

Um...I'm not so sure about this. I'm all for ingenuity and human-powered transport, but I see some real issues here.

Image found here.