Southern California - So Cal needs a long thread "What's Up?" type thread!

I'm a recreational BFer.

uh huh....the first step is acceptance(ive heard....)

I accept that I'm a recreational Bfer.

touche'!

Okay, so since I'm home not feeling worth crap, I'm watching the news and there has been a multiple car pile up on PCH. A semi went down Kanun Dune too fast due to road closures, couldn't get his brakes to work and went through the intersection. So sad. :(

Stay off PCH for a few days, people.

socal has turned into crazytown!!!!!! i had a guy this morning honking and gesticulating like mad because(im guessing) i wouldnt drive through all of the cars in front of me!!!! once again....crazytown...

I've noticed that too, Scoot. Last night on the way home, not one but TWO different drivers pulled up on the right shoulder to try and cut into traffic - and both times it was ME they tried to cut in on! I didn't let them. I drive a Nissan and we were going slowly enough that they would have just damaged the car if they slammed into me. But I refused to let them in out of principle. What is wrong with people!

Then today on the way to get my chest x-ray, people were nuts. Anger is definitely up!

:cry::cry::cry:

Good Stuff Restaurant in Hermosa might be history. The main building is up for sale, which means developers are starting to circle like sharks.... :(

:cry::cry::cry:

Good Stuff Restaurant in Hermosa might be history. The main building is up for sale, which means developers are starting to circle like sharks.... :(

:cry: :cry:

And I only had the breakfast enchilada once. :(

breakfast enchilada

??

Don't worry, M.E., The Redondo Good Stuff is safe for now. :o

Good Stuff Breakfast Enchilada: Spicy ground turkey and scrambled egg with lots of ranchero sauce. Mmmmmm...

:cry::cry::cry:

Good Stuff Restaurant in Hermosa might be history. The main building is up for sale, which means developers are starting to circle like sharks.... :(

:cry::cry::cry: That place is a landmark ... damn .... you can't have Hermosa Beach without Good Stuff! That was a favorite hangout when I used to work in Manhattan Beach (way back when they still had aerospace jobs in the south bay).

Drat!!...that was a mistake (http://www.bikeforums.net/showpost.php?p=5514309&postcount=4392)...

Well, this would be why I'm staying away from my lbs, Mark. Too tempting. But that sure is purdy. :)

It seems worse after the "NEW" server upgrade!


At the risk of "outing" myself as a geek, I doubt the server upgrade had much impact. I looked at the error generated by the "Database Error" page and the database was complaining about the number of connections. Additional CPU isn't going to help that...although maybe more memory would now that I think about it.

It may be helpful the next time someone gets the error to choose View|source from the top IE or FF menu and copy the error message all the way down at the bottom and send it to a forum administrator. Since the errors are intermittent it may be possible that the forum administrators don't know about them. They *probably* do but you never know...

Drat!!...that was a mistake (http://www.bikeforums.net/showpost.php?p=5514309&postcount=4392)...

You waited too long and someone else bought it? :(

just got back from my lbs and they have a bunch of new madones....sweet......im really glad i love my bike....really glad. it was even in my favorite color combo of black and red.....danger....danger

You waited too long and someone else bought it? :(

No, I just know my credit card is not going to be liking me one way or another....

Okay, this is trivial compared to the other losses... but more bad news from the fires for this avocado junkie:

SAN DIEGO - If guacamole prices are higher when the Super Bowl rolls around in February, blame the fires in Southern California. More than 20,000 acres of avocado trees in northern San Diego County have been lost, at least a third of the state's crop, with another 15,000 acres threatened by flames, emergency officials said.

Yup... Highland Valley area got hit hard. Poor avocados.

NOOOOOO! Not the avocadoes!!!!!

Looks like i'll have to call up my aunt in florida to express mail some from the tree in her backyard... :lol: :(

No, I just know my credit card is not going to be liking me one way or another....

Just make sure you give it a really good reason to dislike you.

NOOOOOO! Not the avocadoes!!!!!

Looks like i'll have to call up my aunt in florida to express mail some from the tree in her backyard... :lol: :(

Isn't it against the law to ship produce in from other states.

Isn't it against the law to ship produce in from other states.
No...:rolleyes::o

Not sure actually.

My friend M and I now have twins (http://www.bikeforums.net/showpost.php?p=5516136&postcount=4401):D

Isn't it against the law to ship produce in from other states.

Generally.

Produce from personal gardens? Not allowed.

Produce from grocery stores? Usually allowed because the produce is treated and tested for pests/diseases.

My friend M and I now have twins (http://www.bikeforums.net/showpost.php?p=5516136&postcount=4401):D

"We's like peas and carrots."

What's up with these prices... An R3 for $2400? A S-Works Tarmac SL for $2600? Seems too good to be true. What's the catch?

http://www.edmundbikesonline.com/cervelo.html

What's up with these prices... An R3 for $2400? A S-Works Tarmac SL for $2600? Seems too good to be true. What's the catch?

http://www.edmundbikesonline.com/cervelo.html

I smell a rat.

For some reason, the web page is trying to extract the contents of the clipboard, why would that be?
The only payment method is bank wire transfer?
I really haven't looked into this carefully though, if one was inclined, I would suggest caution.

I smell a rat.

So do I.

I sent the link to Sean at SCC. Am awaiting his response.

Just got my work review. All the $ are good, except one statement that I (very, very strongly) don't feel is valid. That's the only 1 point that makes me feel very unhappy right now; even though it won't change anything else. It doesn't seem like it will get cleared, so I guess I should just be happy and suck it up. :(

Dave, does your company allow you to write a rebuttal? Some companies do, and that will go in your personnel file along with the review. Of course, it's best to share the rebuttal with your supervisor first so that he/she doesn't feel as if you are being sour grapes.

Yeah. But my new boss doesn't agree with me though. The cases that he's brought up so far are invalid (even worse I was one that made things right at those time). He's going back to find other cases, but I honestly don't think it'll change anything. It does have a section where I can write in my own comments, and that's what I've done. I think that'll be end-of-story.

I just feel unhappy about an untrue statement being on my record, even though it won't even change any ranking/$ that I get. On the bright side, the $ is good and perhaps I'll just go get a beer tonight. :p

So do I.

I sent the link to Sean at SCC. Am awaiting his response.

if it isn't i might be on the cervelo soloist for a crit bike...


1500 for that ....i am all over it...

So do I.

I sent the link to Sean at SCC. Am awaiting his response.

I believe he's on vacation this week. This site is a typical scam, it pops up every once in a while under a different shop name, it's always in the UK. Almost certain, they'll want you to Western Union your payment:rolleyes:

So do I.

I sent the link to Sean at SCC. Am awaiting his response.From what I gathered when I was haggling with my lbs on my C'dale, I don't think you can get a C'dale online and retain full factory warranty. :p

Yeah. But my new boss doesn't agree with me though. The cases that he's brought up so far are invalid (even worse I was one that made things right at those time). He's going back to find other cases, but I honestly don't think it'll change anything. It does have a section where I can write in my own comments, and that's what I've done. I think that'll be end-of-story.


Well, this is where a "rebuttal" may help. All a rebuttal does is indicate in your personnel file that you don't agree and why. It's a stronger statement than just comments on the review. That a way, if/when your supervisor leaves, a new supervisor, who may ask to see your reviews, will also see that you emphatically didn't agree. He/she can then ask you about it and it can be discussed. Without the rebuttal, he/she may keep what your prior supervisor said in mind. Employees forget that the review process isn't just about their performance, but also about how they feel they are being given guidance by their supervisors. It is supposed to be collaborative, although I realize that in a perfect world, that isn't always the case.

Thanks!

Well, this is where a "rebuttal" may help. All a rebuttal does is indicate in your personnel file that you don't agree and why. It's a stronger statement than just comments on the review. That a way, if/when your supervisor leaves, a new supervisor, who may ask to see your reviews, will also see that you emphatically didn't agree. He/she can then ask you about it and it can be discussed. Without the rebuttal, he/she may keep what your prior supervisor said in mind. Employees forget that the review process isn't just about their performance, but also about how they feel they are being given guidance by their supervisors. It is supposed to be collaborative, although I realize that in a perfect world, that isn't always the case.I was going to tell you to key his car but this is better advice.

I was going to tell you to key his car but this is better advice.

:roflmao:

Yeeeaaahhh....Dave might not want to take this suggestion.

good day all, winds changed up a lil here so I wasn't able to get my lunch ride in. Not riding is killing me.....

I know, Jeff. I miss my bike. I'm going through withdrawals, I'm in a bad mood, my head is killing me and all of this sucks! But the air will eventually clear and we can ride again.

If you send a fax and get a confirmation, is that proof that the house is still there?

If you send a fax and get a confirmation, is that proof that the house is still there?

At least the fax machine is.

I know, Jeff. I miss my bike. I'm going through withdrawals, I'm in a bad mood, my head is killing me and all of this sucks! But the air will eventually clear and we can ride again.

i am going absolutly crazy...i am on vacation...had plans on riding about 30-50 miles a day...:mad::mad:

there will be no riding...next week maybe..we'll see....but..i know it's all fickle to complain about it, there are people who are way worse off than me out there right now.

If you send a fax and get a confirmation, is that proof that the house is still there?

yes

I ordered an air purifier online. Hopefully I'll get it soon and then I can ride on my trainer. :)

BTW, my apartment has finally been cleaned up! Yeah! A friend of mine was in the evacuation zone, and so he stayed at my place with his family. My highly efficient chaotic filing system (stuff lying on the floor) didn't work so well when we tried to setup his temp beds. At the end, we ended up cleaning up my place together. Honestly it was quite embarrassing, but my apt is finally clean. :D :p

I ordered an air purifier online. Hopefully I'll get it soon and then I can ride on my trainer. :)

BTW, my apartment has finally been cleaned up! Yeah! A friend of mine was in the evacuation zone, and so he stayed at my place with his family. My highly efficient chaotic filing system (stuff lying on the floor) didn't work so well when we tried to setup his temp beds. At the end, we ended up cleaning up my place together. Honestly it was quite embarrassing, but my apt is finally clean. :D :p

I used this approach when I was single and it paid dividends. You only get one chance with a girl at your place so it better be ready. Anything else and she will never return or anything ….

Ride Tip #2: ALWAYS have your place picked up and the bathroom must be spotless.

just want to post here...one newbie from san fernando valley,(encino), finally, my friends from palm springs have convinced me to ride, im liking it so far. I sold my CBR 600, and just got a used bike yesterday. So now its all up to me, any tips for a rookie?like how tobuild stamina or biking 101....hopefully when i familiarize myself with my new sport, i can join u guys next time.

i am going absolutly crazy...i am on vacation...had plans on riding about 30-50 miles a day...:mad::mad:

there will be no riding...next week maybe..we'll see....but..i know it's all fickle to complain about it, there are people who are way worse off than me out there right now.


at least I was able to ride on my rained out vaca

Get out in the early morning, the winds are best then,afternoon the smoke settles a lil, well it does that here in Esco. Pissed my damn bike light won't mount to the new wing bars of the bianchi ARGGGGG