Rides and Races - Toronto Fixed
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TRaffic Jammer
10-20-06, 09:52 AM
I like the look of them but I'd prefer polished.
It is a really tough call on the bike. Can you go see it as a perspective buyer?
Bring some friends and a pickup you can toss the ride into, if it ends up being yours.
Can you prove ownership via Serial#?
darkmother
10-20-06, 10:23 AM
If it's yours, personally, I don't think you have to prove anything. I'd just take it and tell the guy he's lucky I don't rip his arms off and beat him with them.
TRaffic Jammer
10-20-06, 10:29 AM
there is that :lol:
jet sanchEz
10-20-06, 10:30 AM
Should I email the guy and ask for the serial number (as it looks like if he did buy it stolen, he's taken of the rack and such)?
What's a polite way of going about this?
Hrm, tough question. What documentation do you have? Have you registered the theft with the police? I suppose you could win the auction and then, with a police report in hand, nail the guy and get your money back. Can you get out to Burlington? Email the seller and say that you live in Burlington and if there is any way you could take it out for a test ride before the auction ends, just so you can see if it fits before you bid.
junior in train
10-20-06, 11:11 AM
Any under $4000 road bike sucks.
Fixed gear sucks.
Scotch sucks.
Toronto sucks.
Suggestion of an alternate route sucks.
Babs rocks.
Discuss and or bicker.
Can't bicker with the truth.
cavernmech
10-20-06, 11:13 AM
Anyone else out there feeling distinctly unsafe? I know I am. Perhaps a meeting is in order?
cavernmech
10-20-06, 11:14 AM
Can't bicker with the truth.
Swing and a miss. Good try tho.
junior in train
10-20-06, 11:17 AM
Busted a few ribs, not quite in fighting form.
duppy.conqueror
10-20-06, 11:42 AM
Anyone else out there feeling distinctly unsafe? I know I am. Perhaps a meeting is in order?
I feel unsafe...we'll have to meet and discuss solutions to overcoming this unsafe feeling...
Shiznaz
10-20-06, 11:44 AM
yeah actually, I also feel like I could benefit from attending a meeting regarding safety issues and how to best handle them.
cavernmech
10-20-06, 11:47 AM
yeah actually, I also feel like I could benefit from attending a meeting regarding safety issues and how to best handle them.
Bring yerself and a few refreshments to the shop after work and we can discuss it at length. Todays hot topic....The risk of cutting your lip on dangerous aluminum cans.
duppy.conqueror
10-20-06, 11:47 AM
hahahahahaha then we can help 'Pu$$yclaat in Train' with his sore ribs...surely safety and breaking errrrrrm I mean broken ribs go together?
TRaffic Jammer
10-20-06, 11:55 AM
Did he bust them at the show at the ACC? I hear the pit @ Bab show can get pretty hairy.
I'm here til 8ish minimum, so I don't think I will be able to make the safety meeting.
Keith, wanna hook to head to Moon for 9 Sat?
somnambulant
10-20-06, 11:58 AM
cavernmech: sweet.. I'm all over that. Apparently I'm in a band now and I'm meeting the guys at their rehearsal space this evening and I was looking for something to kill the time beforehand.
duppy: your slang makes me smile. I only know that type of stuff from my jungle days.. ;)
TRaffic Jammer
10-20-06, 12:08 PM
So you wanna be a rock superstar, and live large
a big house, 5 cars, you're in charge
comin' up in the world, don't trust no body
gotta look over your shoulder constantly
junior in train
10-20-06, 12:17 PM
hahahahahaha then we can help 'Pu$$yclaat in Train' with his sore ribs...surely safety and breaking errrrrrm I mean broken ribs go together?
I'll get over it.
The driver's insurance company has already approved $7490 +PST & GST to buy a new bike, which means I don't have to replace parts this winter. Doctor has written enough Perc's to keep me high for a month and the lawyer has assured me that the settlement will cover this year's winter vacation for me and the family.
I think its a fair trade. If I'm gonna get hit I'm gonna profit.
cavernmech
10-20-06, 12:19 PM
Did he bust them at the show at the ACC? I hear the pit @ Bab show can get pretty hairy.
I'm here til 8ish minimum, so I don't think I will be able to make the safety meeting.
Keith, wanna hook to head to Moon for 9 Sat?
From what I understand, the JIT was heckling Babs from the front row. Rather than tell him to fkuc off in true Babs fashion...she stage dived her immense girth upon him...fracturing not only his ribs but his pride also.
yeah T.J.....a meet up in the hood for the ride to the west side would be favourable. you got my cel # ?
TRaffic Jammer
10-20-06, 12:24 PM
I do indeed. Man, that Babs is hardcore. JIT where did you get hit?
jeremywhitehorn
10-20-06, 12:37 PM
i'll pass on the safety meeting; gots to work.
no one took my bikering baits; c'mon i'm looking to start a fight.
somnambulant, if you're looking for a band name i recommend: "ron tarkinson's armada featuring herman menderchuck". Free coffee tomorrow to the first one who can name that reference.
TRaffic Jammer
10-20-06, 12:41 PM
Go frikkin' cook something you..... Sheep terrorizing, lookin-for-wool-jersey, high tea sippin', latin speaking, ugly bag of mostly water!!! Ooooooh you're so.... so..... civilized!!!!! There I said it!!! *hides face in hands at the shame of losing it* :lol:
jeremywhitehorn
10-20-06, 12:56 PM
Go frikkin' cook something you..... Sheep terrorizing, lookin-for-wool-jersey, high tea sippin', latin speaking, ugly bag of mostly water!!! Ooooooh you're so.... so..... civilized!!!!! There I said it!!! *hide face in hands at the shame of losing it* :lol:
that's more like it, sissy-boy!
junior in train
10-20-06, 01:05 PM
I do indeed. Man, that Babs is hardcore. JIT where did you get hit?
Kilbarry & Dunvegan
TRaffic Jammer
10-20-06, 01:06 PM
Jeremy:
Hence, horrible villain, or I'll spurn thine eyes like balls before me; I'll unhair thy head, Thou shalt be whipp'd with wire, and stew'd'in brine, smarting in lingering pickle.
Taken from: Antony and Cleopatra
Kilbarry & Dunvegan
Don't even know where that is
somnambulant
10-20-06, 01:21 PM
From what I understand, the JIT was heckling Babs from the front row. Rather than tell him to fkuc off in true Babs fashion...she stage dived her immense girth upon him...fracturing not only his ribs but his pride also.
That's hot.
somnambulant, if you're looking for a band name i recommend: "ron tarkinson's armada featuring herman menderchuck". Free coffee tomorrow to the first one who can name that reference.
The band already exists.. I'm replacing a member who just moved to London.
Kilbarry & Dunvegan
If your name is Barry, the case won't hold up in court. ;) Or, uhh.. if you're vegan. Then.. umm.. you're done?
ps. http://maps.google.ca/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=Kilbarry+%26+Dunvegan,+toronto&ie=UTF8&z=15&ll=43.692297,-79.407206&spn=0.02501,0.049825&om=1
somnambulant
10-20-06, 01:23 PM
Alright, I'll take the bait.
somnambulant's ironically nerdy glasses are neither ironic nor nerdy.
You, sir, are worse than Hitler!
ps. they weren't meant to be ironic, but I take offence at your opinion of their nerdiness.
Ill Mitch
10-20-06, 01:24 PM
Don't even know where that is
right in the r-dilly area
http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=502983.
edit: wes beat me to it
duppy.conqueror
10-20-06, 01:31 PM
ron tarkinson's armada featuring herman menderchuck == ownage :lol:
TRaffic Jammer
10-20-06, 01:33 PM
Should ride DT where it's safe.
Ill Mitch....from the sounds of it this morning, if you were hurling all night, I fear fever might be the least of your worries.
Is it stomach flu?
Ill Mitch
10-20-06, 01:33 PM
it's "roy torkelson's armada featuring herman menderchuck" :D
TRaffic Jammer
10-20-06, 01:36 PM
I'm afraid I don't get the reference.
Ill Mitch
10-20-06, 01:36 PM
Should ride DT where it's safe.
Ill Mitch....from the sounds of it this morning, if you were hurling all night, I fear fever might be the least of your worries.
that was yesterday night, felt much better when I woke up today, fevers all gone, stomach feels good.
I'm actually hungry for the first time in 48 hours.
TRaffic Jammer
10-20-06, 01:37 PM
MAJIK!!!!!! Out with the bad!!!!! *puts leeches away*
duppy.conqueror
10-20-06, 01:37 PM
I'm afraid I don't get the reference.
its a kids in tha hall skit...Ill try an find the link on youtube...
TRaffic Jammer
10-20-06, 01:40 PM
ah Bach.....
You know some promoter would be well within their brilliance if they setup a Diamond/Gold/Platnum/Indian Rubber Sprint Booth at the bike show. Just occurred to me. Now my Diamond Sprint bud will be upset with me for not thinking of this sooner.
Yo duppy you coming later to the show?
Ill Mitch
10-20-06, 01:47 PM
I may meet you guys at Moon Bean, but I doubt it.
I'll prolly see you at 10 when the show opens.
duppy.conqueror
10-20-06, 01:49 PM
ah Bach.....
You know some promoter would be well within their brilliance if they setup a Diamond/Gold/Platnum/Indian Rubber Sprint Booth at the bike show. Just occurred to me. Now my Diamond Sprint bud will be upset with me for not thinking of this sooner.
Yo duppy you coming later to the show?
got a 'get outta jail free' card...will meet at moonbeam with tha rest of you cats...
TRaffic Jammer
10-20-06, 01:53 PM
I may meet you guys at Moon Bean, but I doubt it.
I'll prolly see you at 10 when the show opens.
Not if you are Typhoid Mitchy... :lol:
Jail's a bit of a stretch don't ya think? Awesome we can swarm the show.
Keith: From a technical perspective.... Phils vs Pauls?
pyze-guy
10-20-06, 02:14 PM
Meebe I can make it tomorrow after all. But will I be able to resist the pull of new shiny things? Do need a new crank though. Could be worse, put me near a kitchen store and I go crazy.
Will try to be at Moonbeam for 9.
New incarnation of the s/s as well, bad pic, sorry. Crappy rogers phone.
Kilbarry & Dunvegan Civil pleasant midtown residential quiet streets, eh? I'm nervous now. Strikes close to home. Like, within 1 km of home! :(
Have a fun winter vacation, man. :)
pyze-guy
10-20-06, 02:20 PM
that's more like it, sissy-boy!
"sissy-boy" That's the best you can do, And you call yourself a chef. Insults are part of my interview process when I hire people. That is can they take the insults I dish out. That's what working at Siegfrieds does to you.
Speaking of which how is the food there. Friends of mine want me to go there with them. Having 'worked' there in the past I have no desire to ever return. although I do have fond memories of doing deserts there and buggering off for three hours at Betty's instead, then returning to serve some kind of ice cream I made.
TRaffic Jammer
10-20-06, 02:21 PM
Betty's!!!!!!!
pyze-guy
10-20-06, 02:27 PM
Betty's!!!!!!!
many a fine class was spent at Betty's instead. Helps explain why I now teach cooking to highschool kids.
somnambulant
10-20-06, 02:31 PM
/me watches the clock.
TRaffic Jammer
10-20-06, 02:34 PM
Betty's the prepress industries' "WhyTF won't it print" brain storming bar.
somnambulant
10-20-06, 02:40 PM
Oddly enough for it to come up right now as the one and only time I was at Betty's was for my friend Sabine's celebration after she (successfully) defended her PhD dissertation, and it's her husband who asked me to be in his band this week. Seemed like a pretty cool place!
Shiznaz
10-20-06, 02:40 PM
Didn't realize the safety meeting was for after work! I'm a very safe person so I actually have another conflicting safety meeting that I must attend. Maybe we can assure that everyone is adequately safe after the bike show tomorrow?
does anyone else think these are ugly (they're the new Paul fixie cranks):
http://www.paulcomp.com/cramk.jpg
i don't know what it is; maybe it's the colour. think i'd like them better in polished silver.
What a shallow ripoff of the CIOCC scheme: card pips in the cranks... bleah...
And Betty's is a favourite drinking hole. Exceptional crispy wings...mmm....so crispy.
Although I too feel distinctly unsafe, I will likely not make the safety meeting as I'm busy cramming SAS code in my head. Mayhap I will feel safe enough to venture out.
somnambulant
10-20-06, 02:42 PM
Ridiculous Friday afternoon time-wasting, courtesy of YouTube and Steve Carell: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZdEKJATpJcM
update: borat -> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWilcs0Fse4
Thursday October 26th
See two Canadian premieres about traffic problems and solutions in big
cities:
- "Contested Streets: Breaking New York City Gridlock"
(Denmark/France/USA/UK, 2006, 56min - Canadian premiere) - a film about
New York City street life prior to the introduction of the car and, a
century later, learning from London, Paris, and Copenhagen in reclaiming
our streets as vibrant public spaces.
- "A Conversation With Enrique Peñalosa" (USA, 2006, 12min - Canadian
premiere) - an interview with the mayor of Bogota about his dedication to
introducing bicycles and bicycle culture to his city
Following the films will be a panel discussion with Clarence Eckerson Jr
(Filmmaker, "A Conversation With Enrique Peñalosa"), Constance Exley
(Planners For Tomorrow) and other activists and thinkers about public
space and transportation.
Thursday October 26th, 7pm
Bloor Cinema, $9
cavernmech
10-20-06, 02:55 PM
[QUOTE=cavit8]
I'm busy cramming SAS code in my head. [QUOTE]
What kind of code does the Special Air Service use anyway? Must be a secret.
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