Foo - Geek Factor 10++

Went to REI last night before jam, thinking I might be able to grab the pirate-themed jersey that says "the beatings will continue until morale improves" at a season end price, but they were sold out.

But, lo and behold, I found something MUCH MUCH MUCH cooler. A retro NASA themed jersey, complete with the mission patches for Apollos 11, 12 and 13. Yes, it had to be mine...

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs002.ash2/33451_1646785136260_1435866490_31760255_8242268_n.jpg

Get your money back. The logo is printed backwards.

you look like you are going to a StarTrek convention.

I think rust colored towels would go nicely in that bathroom, the current ones are too monochromatic.

And you need a red phone cover to go with that jersey, the blue one is also too monochromatic.

did it come with the Apollo extravehicular mobility unit? perfect for long rides

FIFY, by mirroring the mirror image

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o260/TomStormcrowe/33451_1646785136260_1435866490_31760255_8242268_n.jpg

Ha. I should've flipped the picture myself LOL

Great jersey! I almost bought one myself. In fact, if I can find it in a kid size, I think Santa might be bringing one for my son.

you look like you are going to a StarTrek convention.

Ha. I've actually been to one once, but NOT in costume.

Get your money back. The logo is printed backwards.

Damn... I just noticed!

How's the fit? Oddly, on REI's product page they say "the jerseys run a size small" but this a Medium, I wear a Medium, and its definitely NOT a racing but club cut... it fact, its a little big. Bike Jersey sizing is so screwy... anyway, I'm 5'5" and 155 and its a wee flappy on me. I can't imagine what it would be like on a hard-core cyclists' frame.

FIFY, by mirroring the mirror image

http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o260/TomStormcrowe/33451_1646785136260_1435866490_31760255_8242268_n.jpg

Now that's better.

My Spam jersey is cooler though. Just say'in.

Couch

you look like you are cycling to a StarTrek convention.

fify ;)

Now that's better.

My Spam jersey is cooler though. Just say'in.

Couch

That spam one is COOL.

Great jersey! I almost bought one myself. In fact, if I can find it in a kid size, I think Santa might be bringing one for my son.

http://www.retroimageapparel.com/retroimagecatalog/jerseys/nasa.htm

Apparently goes down only to Men's small, though. :(

I don't suppose we've bumped into each other on the American River Trail, have we?

I ride a 2003 Trek 2200, "titanite black" with blue accents...

Man, and here I am stuck going to the GranFondo in my Yoo-Hoo jersey again because I don't have a Spam jersey or a NASA jersey. :(

Man, and here I am stuck going to the GranFondo in my Yoo-Hoo jersey again because I don't have a Spam jersey or a NASA jersey. :(

Awwww. I'm not trying to make anyone feel bad :(

Awwww. I'm not trying to make anyone feel bad :(

but hey, if you're wearing it to the GranFondo, at least I'll recognize you. :)

Damn... I just noticed!


I'm just kidding. I like it.

I'm just kidding. I like it.

:)

I actually posted a customer review on REI's website. It actually would be a pretty sucky jersey, IMHO, if all it had on it was the NASA logo... the mission patches are a nice touch (12 and 13 are on the sleeves, and 11 is on the back pocket(s)). I'm surprised, given how many geeks like myself that I know ride, that there aren't more geek jerseys out there.

Some of the designs that are shirt.woot.com would be PRICELESS for a custom jersey.

http://sale.images.woot.com/Unexpected_News5zdDetail.png

http://shirt.woot.com

I bought this one. I still can't stop giggling every time I look at it...

http://sale.images.woot.com/xxttiDetail.png

:)

I actually posted a customer review on REI's website. It actually would be a pretty sucky jersey, IMHO, if all it had on it was the NASA logo... the mission patches are a nice touch (12 and 13 are on the sleeves, and 11 is on the back pocket(s)). I'm surprised, given how many geeks like myself that I know ride, that there aren't more geek jerseys out there.

Some of the designs that are shirt.woot.com would be PRICELESS for a custom jersey.

http://sale.images.woot.com/Unexpected_News5zdDetail.png

http://shirt.woot.com

I just made that ^^^ my wallpaper!

Ha. I also made it my wallpaper here at work.

Speaking of awesome jerseys, if someone sends me one of the old Foo jerseys, I will totally wear it at the GranFondo next weekend and try to get my pic with Levi Leipheimer in it.