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gokiburi
09-07-06, 12:34 PM
I want those figher-plane bars. :P

that looks like tron's track bike.

TRaffic Jammer
09-07-06, 12:40 PM
So I am officially taking snaps of the Saturday race start, one check point and finish hopefully.
Then candid shots at the after party. The course sounds like a screamer.... who's racin'?
Shiznaz
09-07-06, 12:55 PM
Have they posted the course already? Or do you just mean 21 flat kilometres with 5 checkpoints and no way to take shortcuts?

duppy.conqueror
09-07-06, 12:55 PM
that looks like tron's track bike.

hahahahaha that was the first thing i thought of when I saw that bike...imagine if it left that wall thing behind it as it drove....you could cut off cars....and win! ;)
duppy.conqueror
09-07-06, 12:56 PM
/me left part of pantleg on the street leaving cavern...youll prolly see blue corduroy flying down the street in the wind...hahahahahaha roll up pants wayyyyyyyyyy more....lesson learned!
Shiznaz
09-07-06, 12:57 PM
hahahahaha that was the first thing i thought of when I saw that bike...imagine if it left that wall thing behind it as it drove....you could cut off cars....and win! ;)


Theres only one way to lock that bike up though! You're gonna get your wheels pinched!
TRaffic Jammer
09-07-06, 01:01 PM
I'd never get off the thing. It looks like it creates a symbiotic relationship with your nervous system. Catching that fairing would suck large.

The idea behind laying the course out is that it's virtually impossible to shortcut it. I think Keith slapped down a nice course after speaking with him last night. More... I cannot tell you. It wouldn't be fair. Looking forward to some nice shots hopefully. I can see me getting into this photography thing since getting this camera from my father-in-law..... i'm likin' it
http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/8985/fujis7000uv1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
somnambulant
09-07-06, 01:06 PM
/me left part of pantleg on the street leaving cavern...youll prolly see blue corduroy flying down the street in the wind...hahahahahaha roll up pants wayyyyyyyyyy more....lesson learned!

It's ok.. I get violated by my seat all the time, man (in-joke for those I made uncomfortable at Jet Fuel last Sunday).. just don't let it take ALL of your pants, plz thx.
cavernmech
09-07-06, 01:08 PM
Have they posted the course already? Or do you just mean 21 flat kilometres with 5 checkpoints and no way to take shortcuts?
The course distance is done in such a way that shortcuts per say are out. The shortest way is not always the fastest way tho.
cavernmech
09-07-06, 01:09 PM
http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/8985/fujis7000uv1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
That look's pretty sweet. Perhap's a future in soft-core porn is in yer future?
TRaffic Jammer
09-07-06, 01:12 PM
Somehow I don't think so, that's a career change I can't see pullin' off. :lol:
Though a flash for it and powerpack might be in order
Did you find lam pockets Keith?
cavernmech
09-07-06, 01:15 PM
Have they posted the course already? Or do you just mean 21 flat kilometres with 5 checkpoints and no way to take shortcuts?
Oh yeah....there will be no posting of the course. Alleycat races are a think on the go type thing. You will find out each new destination as you go. That being said there will be no trickery or hard to find spots.
cavernmech
09-07-06, 01:16 PM
Somehow I don't think so, that's a career change I can't see pullin' off. :lol:
Though a flash for it and powerpack might be in order
Did you find lam pockets Keith?
have not been able to get down there. My friend has a laminater tho so that makes my life very easy.
TRaffic Jammer
09-07-06, 01:22 PM
A double roll kinda thing, with big rolls of laminate?
Those things are fun. Laminated a slice of pizza once.
somnambulant
09-07-06, 01:51 PM
Somehow I don't think so, that's a career change I can't see pullin' off.

"Pullin' off" indeeeed.

*rimshot*
ronin2046
09-07-06, 01:58 PM
Anyone want to get together for dinner and/or coffee tonight? Maybe out in the West end? I have to drop my car off to get new tires out in Etobicoke after work and I'll be riding back through the Bloor West Village / High Park / Parkdale areas. Plus my gf is out of town tonight, so I'm on my own for supper and cooking for one blows. :P

edit: sweep: I got an extra ticket for American Hardcore on Sep 13 @ 9:00pm. Let me know (asap) if you definitely aren't going to be able to make it and I'll find someone else.

What time?
operator
09-07-06, 02:37 PM
Yeah i'm going to spam somnambulants phone since he gave it to me. Win #1!
somnambulant
09-07-06, 02:42 PM
Still probably around 6:30-ish. However long it takes me to ride home then drive to etobicoke and ride back during rush hour. :P

edit: assuming I can even still fit my fixie in the trunk since I can't get the seatpost down/out still. heheheh.
operator
09-07-06, 02:49 PM
edit: assuming I can even still fit my fixie in the trunk since I can't get the seatpost down/out still. heheheh.

No grease eh badboy? Doesn't it fit with the wheels removed inside your car (!trunk)?
somnambulant
09-07-06, 03:00 PM
yeah, it fits if I take off both wheels, but it's annoying to have to re-tension the back wheel (especially since I just cleaned/lubed my chain and had the back wheel off just last night).

ps: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=8044267431246992656&q=i%27m+her+daddy (safe)
Shiznaz
09-07-06, 03:05 PM
That situation could be cleared up so easily! You can get totally screwed on maortgages though...

Oh yeah, I got my defrauded money back and it seems like they gave me an extra 200 bucks (but I may just be wrong). Plus I'm moved in and had a great camping trip. Unfortunately today was spent entirely in the board room... So tiring but you totally cannot take a nap. I've got a 9:15er tomorrow morning and my coworker is afraid I'm going to be late for it because I usually get into work between 9:00 and 9:15. Shes probably right but I'm pretty sure I can show up 10 minutes earlier.
cavernmech
09-07-06, 03:22 PM
A double roll kinda thing, with big rolls of laminate?
Those things are fun. Laminated a slice of pizza once.
Hot roller type of thingy. I didn't know I could get roll's. I will check that out.
TRaffic Jammer
09-07-06, 04:23 PM
You won't be able to buy them....but your laminator friend might have them.
Top and bottom laminate....turn it on add the cards one at a time... trim and all set.
Call your laminator friend, depends on the machine. I used to use a machine with 72 inch wide rolls of laminate.
cavernmech
09-07-06, 05:11 PM
For everyone's info I have raffle ticket's for sale here at the shop. Cost is 2 for $5 or 13 for $20. I know, I know....odd amount's...I didn't decide the price. Buy em now while they last.
cavit8
09-07-06, 05:58 PM
Keith, I can help out Saturday if you need a lukewarm body anywhere. Lemme know.
jeremywhitehorn
09-07-06, 06:07 PM
I'd never get off the thing. It looks like it creates a symbiotic relationship with your nervous system. Catching that fairing would suck large.

The idea behind laying the course out is that it's virtually impossible to shortcut it. I think Keith slapped down a nice course after speaking with him last night. More... I cannot tell you. It wouldn't be fair. Looking forward to some nice shots hopefully. I can see me getting into this photography thing since getting this camera from my father-in-law..... i'm likin' it
http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/8985/fujis7000uv1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

it's that a fuji fine pix it should have a decent flash built in...
somnambulant
09-07-06, 06:33 PM
you're a decent flash
sweep242
09-07-06, 06:35 PM
For everyone's info I have raffle ticket's for sale here at the shop. Cost is 2 for $5 or 13 for $20. I know, I know....odd amount's...I didn't decide the price. Buy em now while they last.

What’s the cut off time? I’d like to grab some tomorrow, if possible.
Cheers
TRaffic Jammer
09-07-06, 06:42 PM
it's that a fuji fine pix it should have a decent flash built in...
It does but it can't be angled away from eyes.... I know all the flash settings but the red eye doesn't always work well (three flashes?) it sucks juice 4AA's really fast in the dark. I shot my sisters wedding (they had no one) ,in an old inn (dark) and I was going through batteries pretty quickly. Long live rechargables!!!!! I did learn about slow flashes this weekend for taking pictures of fire (candles etc) I'm liking photography, and people are telling me I seem to have an eye for it.
jeremywhitehorn
09-07-06, 06:44 PM
you're a decent flash

nice one, stephen hawking.
cavernmech
09-07-06, 06:52 PM
What’s the cut off time? I’d like to grab some tomorrow, if possible.
Cheers
The draw does not happen until next weekend. The 17th I think. It will be supervised by the firm of Yak, Bluff and Stallem. We needed to add a week as Paypal sales are tough. There will be more stuff added to the list as well. There will be Goldsprint's at the afterparty. We now have Wellington Brewery sponsoring with some cheap beer to quench everyone's thirst. The party will be awesome no doubt and you will also be able to purchase raffle ticket's there.
operator
09-07-06, 07:04 PM
nice one, stephen hawking.

I wanted to ride with you guys tonight :| But nooooooooo
duppy.conqueror
09-07-06, 07:11 PM
I wanted to ride with you guys tonight :| But nooooooooo

Op you got that bike set up?
operator
09-07-06, 07:35 PM
Yup, keith fixored it real good. Millioin thanks and more beer on the way. Is anyone lookig for a roomate/somewhere cheaper to rent?

Must save money-> to spend on bike!
Ill Mitch
09-07-06, 07:40 PM
who's racin'?

ME!!!

Gonna do it up on me geared Cramerotti speed machine!
ronin2046
09-07-06, 08:09 PM
ME!!!

Gonna do it up on me geared Cramerotti speed machine!


Roadie? Dude, you gotta do it fixie style!

:D
pyze-guy
09-07-06, 08:20 PM
student once again. and my spatula's meaner than my whisk...

Which school?

Me, I use the b*cth stick myself to keep order, a 2 foot long flat wooden spoon about the thickness of a 2x4. Used on a waiter who tried to steal some vodka I cooked with, almost broke his hand. Dumba$$, never steal a chefs booze.
eyefloater
09-07-06, 08:27 PM
Which school?

Me, I use the b*cth stick myself to keep order, a 2 foot long flat wooden spoon about the thickness of a 2x4. Used on a waiter who tried to steal some vodka I cooked with, almost broke his hand. Dumba$$, never steal a chefs booze.

Especially not the boozed stashed under the workstation. That'll get you the knife.
jeremywhitehorn
09-07-06, 09:21 PM
Which school?

Me, I use the b*cth stick myself to keep order, a 2 foot long flat wooden spoon about the thickness of a 2x4. Used on a waiter who tried to steal some vodka I cooked with, almost broke his hand. Dumba$$, never steal a chefs booze.

ye olde george browne chef schoole. i'm not a chef yet but i likes the booze. guess i'm on my way.

where do you work?
eyefloater
09-08-06, 08:11 AM
Good luck everyone racing/helping out/running the event this weekend!

Send me an email when I win my Angus. :)
STEEKER
09-08-06, 09:31 AM
yuppers we would alway's give the chefs beer and scotch whiskey when I worked at the hotel :trade for steaks and other goodies: then we would sit in a service elevater between floors and enjoy the meals
cavernmech
09-08-06, 09:33 AM
Keith, I can help out Saturday if you need a lukewarm body anywhere. Lemme know.
i have a checkpoint that's right up your alley. P ming my # to you. Give me a call later today and I will go over the particulars with ya.
gokiburi
09-08-06, 09:40 AM
For everyone's info I have raffle ticket's for sale here at the shop. Cost is 2 for $5 or 13 for $20. I know, I know....odd amount's...I didn't decide the price. Buy em now while they last.

hey keith, how are they going to send us tickets if we bought them via paypal? i'm sure people would like tickets in hand if they decide to go to the raffle. same price or paypal price if people decide to buy there?
TRaffic Jammer
09-08-06, 10:03 AM
ME!!!

Gonna do it up on me geared Cramerotti speed machine!


atta boy!!! speed is the word
cavernmech
09-08-06, 10:23 AM
hey keith, how are they going to send us tickets if we bought them via paypal? i'm sure people would like tickets in hand if they decide to go to the raffle. same price or paypal price if people decide to buy there?
Sam will be filling out the ticket's (I don't envy the carpal tunnel he will get) for all the online sales. If you want ticket in hand I guess you can either ask Sam at the party or buy em from me. Same price.
cavernmech
09-08-06, 10:26 AM
Roadie? Dude, you gotta do it fixie style!

:D
while I share your thoughts to some degree he would be hard pressed to stay with the fast geared guys on a fixie. As is so often said here... Road Bike FTW!
TRaffic Jammer
09-08-06, 10:28 AM
FTW but not FTRace
SamHouston
09-08-06, 10:44 AM
Sam will be filling out the ticket's (I don't envy the carpal tunnel he will get) for all the online sales. If you want ticket in hand I guess you can either ask Sam at the party or buy em from me. Same price.

Yep, doing them as they come in to avoid having to break a wrist the day before, paypal emails go into a folder, entries go on a spread sheet, then to the ticket so it's just name & city on the ticket. copy/paste + 75wpm typing vs childlike scrawled addresses on (hopefully) hundreds of tickets.

spread that link around...maybe it's not in your best winning interests;) but blame the airlines, we need$$

tell your non-cycling friends & family that if they win they're free to give you the prizes!
Shiznaz
09-08-06, 10:53 AM
I don't have a geared bike. I guess I could beat up Mitch and take his though.
cavernmech
09-08-06, 11:16 AM
Totally off topic I just had to share this. My buddy/customer brought in his pimped out Cervelo R3 this morning. I put it on the digi scale for him. With a heart rate monitor computer on it it weighed 12.3 lbs. beat him up and ride that. DAMN!