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jyossarian
03-14-06, 12:04 PM
I'm trying to put together a cue sheet with some good climbing on google mars.
jyo, I'll give you my cue sheet. Start at the base of Olympus Mons (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olympus_Mons). (Doesn't really matter where along the base.) Climb straight up to the top. You'll have over a double metric straight uphill, with about 24,000 meters of vertical. The downhill return journey, with the lower air resistance on Mars, should be quite a blast. :D
jyossarian
03-14-06, 01:42 PM
No problem for my fixie. It's a quick climber. A double metric you say? I'd better bring a water bottle and a banana.
No problem for my fixie. It's a quick climber. A double metric you say? I'd better bring a water bottle and a banana.
No way! Real people dont drink or eat during double metrics! :)
jyossarian
03-14-06, 02:17 PM
It's for afterwards. Before the start of the ride, I'll carboload on beer and chocodiles.
CycleMagic
03-14-06, 04:21 PM
It's for afterwards. Before the start of the ride, I'll carboload on beer and chocodiles.wow! I need to train with you guys! :D
I want to train with jyo, too. jyo, let CycleMagic and me know when you're riding Olympus Mons. I'll definitely come along. And I'd bet CycleMagic will be there, too, if you make us a pepperoni and jalapeno pizza at the top. She probably would even bring the mandatory cold beer. I wouldn't mind dragging the beer up the mountain; after all, there's less gravity on Mars.
Back on topic... I've got about half an hour to kill before my time on the NMR spectrometer. (There's other instruments available right now, but for my purposes today, only the highest sensitivity instrument will do.)
I'm feeling better now and kind of wishing I had biked in today. Oh well. Maybe Thursday. (Dentist appointment tomorrow makes biking a bit impractical.) On the other hand, having a car makes it much easier to go wherever I want for dinner. I'll probably go for a dinner break soon.
CycleMagic
03-14-06, 06:53 PM
I am reading Things My Girlfriend and I have argued about that was linked in another thread. Funny Stuff!!! the dog is wondering what is wrong with me!
jyossarian
03-14-06, 06:54 PM
Kicking for myself for not reading my email more carefully. The UPS guy delivered my replacement honey colored Brooks saddle from IRO, not my Nashbar order. Nashbar just sent my stuff via regular mail a week ago and I still haven't gotten it! :( :cry: However, the Brooks looks quite lovely on the blue fixie and of course I had to take it out for a ride to start breaking it in.
I'm also eating chicken, grilled veggies and fettucine in a creamy lemon-chicken sauce. :)
eyefloater
03-14-06, 09:39 PM
Testing my sig.
Siu Blue Wind
03-14-06, 09:42 PM
I HAVE JURY DUTY TOMORROW!!!!!
whoopee.
jyossarian
03-14-06, 09:50 PM
Bring a good book. Lots of waiting around.
Siu Blue Wind
03-14-06, 10:04 PM
I thought I'd catch up on my sleep.
I'm home. Getting some random tasks done. I'm feeling much less tired now, and I wish I had commuted by bike today. Oh well... at least the driving today was rather enjoyable. :) I might have some ice cream later.
Siu Blue Wind
03-14-06, 11:05 PM
:eek: *gasp!* ICE CREAM?????
Ben & Jerry's Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough tonight. If you want some, just come on over. :) I'm happy to share.
Siu Blue Wind
03-14-06, 11:13 PM
2500 calories on the back of the Pistachio H D label. I gotta control the fat issue I have and watch the sugar after 8:00. I won't be able to sleep then. Dr. Merton's orders (it works!)
Still trying to decide whether to head up to SF for April 15/16. I really ought to decide sooner rather than later. As tempting as it is, though, I don't think I'll be going.
I guess I'm not as fond of this flavor. Oh well... that just means I'll eat it in moderation rather than wolfing down the thing. I should have some fruit. Hmm... grapes or oranges? I'll decide as I walk over to the fridge.
TexasGuy
03-15-06, 01:00 AM
Still trying to decide whether to head up to SF for April 15/16. I really ought to decide sooner rather than later. As tempting as it is, though, I don't think I'll be going.
What happens on april 15/16th?
TexasGuy
03-15-06, 01:05 AM
I am posting from the Sheriton's 4 Point hotel in houston, tx which by the way sucks so badly its no even funy. I got myself a new laptop yesterday, spur of the moment thing and I am remoted into my home computer via rdc, which I am <3ing cause the internet connection at the hotel is so damn slow.
I went to bad at like, im not sure when but it was early. Got a rally restful sleep but woke up before midnight, tossed and turned for a while and then realized my body was only going to hurt more if i stayed in bed. So I'm up. wrote a few more paragraphs in my story and talking to some people online. And making lots of typos.
Karldar
03-15-06, 08:49 AM
I'm surfin' the 'net and feelin' kinda crappy. I think I overdid my weight lifting last night and work didn't help any. I was all swole up, tho. It was actually pretty funny to see my arms all pumped up.:lol: Gonna go to bed soon, after I check my email. Nighty-night, all!:)
Drinking iced chai and calling for ad contracts. I get to go out into the cold, cold, world soon so that's something to make me happy about sitting here. Clearly someone has stolen jschen's weather which I first took from him. *sigh* Darn unethical weather stealing people.
jyossarian
03-15-06, 09:53 AM
What happens on april 15/16th?
I believe it's jsc's parents anniversary.
I just finished calling a dozen or so bike shops to see if they have Brooks Proofide. One store has it in stock but is closed today and another may have it, but they're renovating so they'll get back to me, soon I hope. Also wondering what to eat for lunch.
Yes, my parents are having Easter lunch on their anniversary at French Laundry. It's also the weekend PRG is thinking about taking a road trip up to SF. The problems are that (1) it's right in the heart of the Sundays when I should be preparing for Breathless Agony, (2) it's an awfully long drive (8 hours each way) for a weekend trip, and (3) my parents probably would want me to drive with them, ruling out spending the time with PRG. (Well, she could still come, but it's not quite the same with parents in the back seat.)
Just got to work... a bit later than normal because of my dental appointment. No new cavities. :)
Im watching news 8 midday.
I'm drinking a Monster energy drink, trying to play some Halo, but my internet connection is really crappy.
CycleMagic
03-15-06, 06:08 PM
i am cruising the net, checking in on BF. just finished dinner, cleaned the house, started some laundry, read a bit...now am chillin' listening to the World Cafe' on NPR.
Contemplating my impending future as a 'serious cyclist', including dropping LOTS of weight and maybe trying racing...
Contemplating my impending future as a 'serious cyclist', including dropping LOTS of weight and maybe trying racing...
WooWoo! You can do it!!
Just got back from playing floor hockey. Dang, I'm out of shape! 30 minutes of running around carrying a hockey stick and I'm beat! Argh! :eek:
CycleMagic
03-15-06, 06:46 PM
pretty cool, BeeTL! my brother started racing last year and is having a great time!
pretty cool, BeeTL! my brother started racing last year and is having a great time!
Wanna race?
It doesn't bother me in the least that you'll kick my butt!!!
:)
CycleMagic
03-15-06, 07:07 PM
sure, I'll race you. will you have a cold beer ready for me at the finish when I get there?!
sure, I'll race you. will you have a cold beer ready for me at the finish when I get there?!
Of course there will be cold beer!
CycleMagic wants to race me for beer. It doesn't get any better than that!
jyossarian
03-15-06, 08:20 PM
What, no pizza w/ pepperoni and jalopenos?
OT: Watching the Princess Bride and eating chocolate covered cheesecake.
Siu Blue Wind
03-15-06, 08:21 PM
Day 2 of JURY DUTY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AUGHHHHHHH!!!!!!
KingTermite
03-15-06, 08:25 PM
Watchin' "Black & White"....its pretty annoying though. I don't think I'll continue after tonight's episode.
Gonna watch some of my mountain biking videos I download from around the web. It's my 4.5 gigabyte bike p0rn collection!! :D Just longing to hit the trails and for this evil snow to melt :(
What, no pizza w/ pepperoni and jalopenos?
OT: Watching the Princess Bride and eating chocolate covered cheesecake.
Hello, my name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father: prepare to die.
Spent the last 5 hours helping a colleague (not on my project) with a computer problem. I'm really hungry now, but I'll put off eating until I leave work. That should happen pretty soon.
By the way, the frame on my backup to my backup glasses broke last night, so now all three of my glasses are in ill repair. That means I really need to get shopping for glasses. I'll aim to be a bit more stylish this time. And I still haven't gotten around to getting my jeans altered. So much to do...
Im about to open a monster energy lol and watch Jarhead.
Siu Blue Wind
03-15-06, 09:11 PM
Before my case started (in court), another group came out and there was a guy in his early 30's very firmly telling his lawyer....."But I don't want the car replaced, I want my BIKE replaced!!" Naturally my ears perked up but then again I realized that was wrong so I tuned him out. Later I noticed him getting mad and storming off. He just HAD to be talking about a bicycle not a motorcycle. I can see damaging a bike if it's on a car but a motorcycle AND a car.....nope. Bike. You go, boyfriend! Hope you replace your bike.
jyossarian
03-15-06, 10:05 PM
you got picked for a jury?
Siu Blue Wind
03-15-06, 10:09 PM
Yep. Fun.
I gotta change that avatar. Any suggestions?
Get a picture of you riding the bike, we need action shots!
Siu Blue Wind
03-15-06, 10:15 PM
Good idea Taerom! Hopefully soon. Which bike? Kona or Gary? Or Trek?
jyossarian
03-15-06, 10:20 PM
I second Taerom's suggestion. A pic of you dirt jumping or bunnyhopping on the Kona.
Siu Blue Wind
03-15-06, 10:21 PM
Yeah right. Too hard for my eyes. How about me cruising on my comfort bike?
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