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iherald
11-26-07, 07:17 PM
Keith, no hurry but any word on my wheels?

cavit8
11-26-07, 07:48 PM
Registry fix + move hamachi adapter up priority network list 4tw.

Get a headset. Get a headset. Get a headset. Get a headset. Get a headset. Get a headset. Get a headset. Get a headset. Get a headset. Get a headset. Get a headset. Get a headset. Get a headset.

Got my Hatta Swan in the mail last week...
duppy.conqueror
11-26-07, 08:02 PM
Got my Hatta Swan in the mail last week...

whatcha buildin with that? new trackie?

cavit8
11-26-07, 08:13 PM
No, replacing the extremely scarred up headset on the Ciocc.
jet sanchEz
11-26-07, 08:58 PM
Got my Hatta Swan in the mail last week...

What is a good onlline source for this? Ebay?
Danhalen
11-26-07, 09:23 PM
i had a weird dream last night i was riding a folder and decided to do a night ride to niagara falls instead of going to a black tie party. not sure what to make of it.

Oh I think you do Jeremy. I think you do.
Danhalen
11-26-07, 09:25 PM
I'm in for Friday. 6 works for me, as I finish work at 5. Is that the place where it's going to go down?
kergin
11-27-07, 05:58 AM
Here's a good story: on the weekend, I was using my newly acquired Dremel to sand rust off the lugs of my project bike, so I could proceed with prime & paint. In my ignorance, I wasn't wearing safety glasses while sanding/grinding, and a small piece of metal found its way into my cornea. It only really started to bother me yesterday afternoon, but quickly became serious around 10PM, so I headed to the Toronto Western ER.

Long story short: a doctor used a fine drill to remove the, "rust ring," from my right-eye cornea, at the 12 o'clock position, right over the iris. Wednesday, I have a follow-up appointment with the eye clinic ophthalmologist.
duppy.conqueror
11-27-07, 06:02 AM
Here's a good story: on the weekend, I was using my newly acquired Dremel to sand rust off the lugs of my project bike, so I could proceed with prime & paint. In my ignorance, I wasn't wearing safety glasses while sanding/grinding, and a small piece of metal found its way into my cornea. It only really started to bother me yesterday afternoon, but quickly became serious around 10PM, so I headed to the Toronto Western ER.

Long story short: a doctor used a fine drill to remove the, "rust ring," from my right-eye cornea, at the 12 o'clock position, right over the iris. Wednesday, I have a follow-up appointment with the eye clinic ophthalmologist.

Oh snap man! Hope your ok. got to be careful of the eyes man.
operator
11-27-07, 06:13 AM
Long story short: a doctor used a fine drill to remove the, "rust ring," from my right-eye cornea, at the 12 o'clock position, right over the iris. Wednesday, I have a follow-up appointment with the eye clinic ophthalmologist.

Jesus HC! That's why I was wearing my safety glasses on my head when you saw me yesterday. Grinding + drilling a safe operation to the eyes not make.

Hahahahahahahah re chefs: http://toronto.craigslist.ca/tor/stp/490745988.html

P.S West wind is going to increase from the present 30kph to suspected 70kph. Be careful out there!
I_bRAD
11-27-07, 06:28 AM
Heal up quickly Kergin! Dremel is one tool I always use safety glasses on, especially with the cutting wheels. At the very least you've gotta squint! :p
I_bRAD
11-27-07, 06:29 AM
P.S West wind is going to increase from the present 30kph to suspected 70kph. Be careful out there!

As you would say, EB FTW!
nerdsgirth
11-27-07, 06:46 AM
http://cavit8.clawz.com/images/Stingflwrs.jpg


Ah ha ha ha!!! As the human torch once said, flame on...

http://toronto.craigslist.ca/tor/bik/490077937.html

Maybe we should all spam with questions on how to convert our fixed cogs to freewheels... here is a 'quote' for you... "less deathtraps on the road"

I have got to learn how to use photoshop!! lawlz

Ad-Foo thanks for the help yesterday at bike chain. man fenders are a beeatch. Now I need to get fenders for my supposedly rainproof pants.
cavit8
11-27-07, 07:44 AM
What is a good onlline source for this? Ebay?

Yes, I got mine off ebay. A few dings in the chrome on the lock nut, but the surfaces are in good shape. For $25 you really can't go wrong.

And the Friday shindig looks like it's on for Bettys. I'll try to grab a table back from the bar. It can get pretty packed around quittin' time, so if anyone gets there and you don't see us, keep looking. There's also an upstairs.
TRaffic Jammer
11-27-07, 08:10 AM
if it's possible for some folks to get there before 5 and secure some table-age.... THAT would be awesome as Betty's does indeed get crowded at quitters hours. Scratched cornea, been there, done that, ow ow ow, heal up fast.... use the drops given you religiously.
somnambulant
11-27-07, 08:29 AM
yeah.. and be very gentle with the eye for a looong time.. those things are notoriously annoying to heal up. :S
pyze-guy
11-27-07, 08:35 AM
Hahahahahahahah re chefs: http://toronto.craigslist.ca/tor/stp/490745988.html


A wise, wise woman she is.
TRaffic Jammer
11-27-07, 08:39 AM
yeah.. and be very gentle with the eye for a looong time..
So no opening Shapelike's links, OK? :p
shapelike
11-27-07, 08:53 AM
Today's special, colonoscopy videos!
TRaffic Jammer
11-27-07, 08:54 AM
:lol: sicko
shapelike
11-27-07, 09:03 AM
Hey, don't knock it till you've tried it ... though the one that took the cake was watching the video feed off the camera run down my throat.
I_bRAD
11-27-07, 09:11 AM
The trick is actually being able to remember what you see!
duppy.conqueror
11-27-07, 11:54 AM
yo cav check your pm...
Flimflam
11-27-07, 01:40 PM
I see no ships, only hardships... I mean.. snow. And rain. W00t. I think I'll go straight home tonight, though watching the hockey game is tempting... buh... :p

Been drooling over the slick looking anodized componentry at Bens Cycles:
http://www.benscycle.net/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=188_429

Beauty!
shapelike
11-27-07, 02:31 PM
Okay kids, best method of storing 4-7 bikes in an apartment: ideas?

Sara's ss cx bike
Sara's roadie scum bike

Mike's ss cx bike
Mike's geared cx bike
Mike's ss 29er
Mike's geared 29er

Possible additions of Sara's tt bike and Mike's track bike in the future.
I_bRAD
11-27-07, 02:41 PM
Loft bed!
shapelike
11-27-07, 02:45 PM
Oooh, nice.
zippered
11-27-07, 02:46 PM
lol we've got 9...

the fact that we both like bikes helps a great deal, considering all the various parts and whatnot scattered around.

brad came with a loft bed, so 7 bikes fit underneath that and 2 are stashed out of the way.

http://www.ikea.com/PIAimages/22203_PE092115_S3.jpg (javascript:popLargeImageWindow('en_US','color:','Price reflects the options selected above','Size',' ', 'close window');)
zippered
11-27-07, 02:47 PM
hey slacker, get back to work!
I_bRAD
11-27-07, 02:53 PM
Note to thieves: All of our bikes suck.
TRaffic Jammer
11-27-07, 03:14 PM
cept the lightspeed.. and the......
Huh?.. oh yea.. full suckage...
cavernmech
11-27-07, 04:14 PM
Okay kids, best method of storing 4-7 bikes in an apartment: ideas?

Sara's ss cx bike
Sara's roadie scum bike

Mike's ss cx bike
Mike's geared cx bike
Mike's ss 29er
Mike's geared 29er

Possible additions of Sara's tt bike and Mike's track bike in the future.
Orange Sport sells a 4 bike free standing unit that looks pretty nice. Dont have the cat in front of me but I think its like $100ish cost.
jeremywhitehorn
11-27-07, 04:14 PM
one of those things that stack against the wall? you guys don't have basement storage eh? i've got canadian tire j-hooks screwed into the ceiling in the basement and they tuck into a corner nicely.
cavernmech
11-27-07, 04:16 PM
yeah.. and be very gentle with the eye for a looong time.. those things are notoriously annoying to heal up. :S
It was quite a while ago that I dinged mine. After 10 days of Eye-patch (Yarrrr!!) and drops it was semi o.k. It stills gets a sting in it every so often. I always wear glasses for such operations but it was my stinkin' helmet strap buckle that got me.
jeremywhitehorn
11-27-07, 04:18 PM
Hahahahahahahah re chefs: http://toronto.craigslist.ca/tor/stp/490745988.html

the guys at work have to see this!
jeremywhitehorn
11-27-07, 04:23 PM
Note to thieves: All of our bikes suck.

crackheads in our hood aren't too discriminating....
TRaffic Jammer
11-27-07, 04:24 PM
in the strictly platonic section?
jeremywhitehorn
11-27-07, 04:28 PM
that ad didn't seem to platonic...
TRaffic Jammer
11-27-07, 04:31 PM
then she can't read/post

*edit*
scarce type = not around alot so I can have my BF over to cook for him
befriending = friends
would much rather you be in your early 30s or younger = sending for a Chilly Pepper-esque Chump Love SuckerTM
:lol:

Honestly I just dorkin'... who knows. Love finds the strangest way....
nerdsgirth
11-27-07, 05:09 PM
...piggies in a blanket.

oh btw... I added a tonne of vinegar to my poached eggs this morning and had the best ho made eggs ever!

P.s. custard tarts.
LordFoo
11-27-07, 05:21 PM
Ad-Foo thanks for the help yesterday at bike chain. man fenders are a beeatch. Now I need to get fenders for my supposedly rainproof pants.

My pleasure.. nice to see you at bikechain. How did the mini-mudflap do at keeping your feet dry? I keep threatening to buy some freddies but have heard varying reports on how well they do.
operator
11-27-07, 05:44 PM
My pleasure.. nice to see you at bikechain. How did the mini-mudflap do at keeping your feet dry? I keep threatening to buy some freddies but have heard varying reports on how well they do.

4tw = ($FENDERS < $FULL_FENDERS) ? $FULL_FENDERS : $FULL_FENDERS;
I_bRAD
11-27-07, 05:48 PM
I keep threatening to buy some freddies but have heard varying reports on how well they do.

They're good, but they need a mudflap added.

I lost my rear blinkie on the way home. I'm pretty sure the guy behind me ran over it deliberately...
pyze-guy
11-27-07, 06:32 PM
...piggies in a blanket.

oh btw... I added a tonne of vinegar to my poached eggs this morning and had the best ho made eggs ever!

P.s. custard tarts.

Soon.

Gingerbread today. So tasty.

Since the weather is so nice tonight I'm staying in to build a bike. Can't decide if it will be a s/s mtb for the winter, or geared with dirt drops.
operator
11-27-07, 07:05 PM
Since the weather is so nice tonight I'm staying in to build a bike.

Bah I read that as "build a cake".
pyze-guy
11-27-07, 07:46 PM
Bah I read that as "build a cake".

That too. Devils chocolate sounds good. Choc cake made with coffee is sexier than your almond legs.
jeremywhitehorn
11-27-07, 08:06 PM
That too. Devils chocolate sounds good. Choc cake made with coffee is sexier than your almond legs.

saw some "mole" sauce at house of spice yesterday. you ever made "mole poblano" or any other mexican savory chocolate sauce before? i'm curious to try it...
pyze-guy
11-27-07, 08:23 PM
saw some "mole" sauce at house of spice yesterday. you ever made "mole poblano" or any other mexican savory chocolate sauce before? i'm curious to try it...

The chocolate in mole sauce doesn't really appear in taste, but more of a base flavour, helps add depth. Tasty though, especially with poblanos.
exhibitx
11-28-07, 05:33 AM
chain drop while on a hill climb = over handlebars

good start to the day
nerdsgirth
11-28-07, 06:19 AM
chain drop while on a hill climb = over handlebars

good start to the day

Hopefully you landed on a pile of kittens. Everyone check your chains! I dropped as well last night while hopping a curb. Someone/something is trying to steal them.