guess what i forgot to bring today...
04-30-07, 09:09 AM
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guess what i forgot to bring today...
underpants!
so here i sit in my office, jeans, t-shirt, and spandex underneath. nobody will ever suspect! i guess in all my preparation this morning i left out a rather important piece. oddly enough, the chamois feels kinda nice on my crappy ikea chair. first commute of the year so i was bound to forget something. but it was a gorgeous morning in seattle today; so i guess that makes up for it.
what did you forget today?
so here i sit in my office, jeans, t-shirt, and spandex underneath. nobody will ever suspect! i guess in all my preparation this morning i left out a rather important piece. oddly enough, the chamois feels kinda nice on my crappy ikea chair. first commute of the year so i was bound to forget something. but it was a gorgeous morning in seattle today; so i guess that makes up for it.
what did you forget today?
04-30-07, 09:13 AM
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Well atleast you didnt forget to bring your underpands AND pants...
04-30-07, 09:19 AM
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I never forget anything.
But I should bring more food than I usually do.
But I should bring more food than I usually do.
04-30-07, 09:20 AM
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So you're gonna wear your bike shorts all day? Dude, you got jeans - go commando and hang them shorts so you don't have stuff growing down there by the time you get home.
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04-30-07, 09:25 AM
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Originally Posted by chipcom
So you're gonna wear your bike shorts all day? Dude, you got jeans - go commando and hang them shorts so you don't have stuff growing down there by the time you get home.
04-30-07, 09:27 AM
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Let Mr. Winky Go Free!!!! 
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04-30-07, 09:36 AM
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I did the same thing on Friday. I rode in with full-length spandex over my bike shorts, and reluctantly used the spandex as my drawers. It was hot, but I went to the Mariner's game that night...it was a little chilly by then, and things balanced out nicely 
This morning I brought in an extra set for if (when, probably) it happens again.
This morning I brought in an extra set for if (when, probably) it happens again.
04-30-07, 09:36 AM
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I did the same thing last Friday, went commando until lunch, and then ran over to a nearby dept store. I left one pair in my locker as an emergency pair if I forget again some day.
04-30-07, 09:42 AM
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I agree with just going commando, but I have forgotten basically everything at one time or another: helmet, headlight battery, gun, uniform, socks, underwear, phone, keys, etc.
04-30-07, 09:45 AM
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I keep one complete set of clothing at work - for emergency use only.
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Originally Posted by deputyjones
I agree with just going commando, but I have forgotten basically everything at one time or another: helmet, headlight battery, gun, uniform, socks, underwear, phone, keys, etc.
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I knew the answer before I looked. It's happened to me also. Thought I had some at work when I didn't.
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Cuz I'm Freeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
Freeeeeeee Ballin...
FWIW I keep an entire spare change of clothes at work. I rarely touch it, but it's there if I forget anything. Most-used item? Socks. If it rains, my feet get totally drenched, so I pull out a nice pair of dry socks from my emergency stash. I just have to remember to bring another backup pair with me the next day.
Freeeeeeee Ballin...
FWIW I keep an entire spare change of clothes at work. I rarely touch it, but it's there if I forget anything. Most-used item? Socks. If it rains, my feet get totally drenched, so I pull out a nice pair of dry socks from my emergency stash. I just have to remember to bring another backup pair with me the next day.
04-30-07, 10:17 AM
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and yeah, i was already gettin swampy and i've only been here an hour. i feel so free now. and i'm having the girlfriend buy me some shorts and meet me for lunch. it's win win!
04-30-07, 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by srsly
what did you forget today?
and between the U-District Street Scramble yesterday and the ride in this morning, my pants are just loose enough that I have to keep hitching them up like I'm trying to be the most hip-hop gangsta engineer ever.Engineers represent, yo. *hitches up pants*
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04-30-07, 11:00 AM
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Originally Posted by CliftonGK1
My belt... and between the U-District Street Scramble yesterday and the ride in this morning, my pants are just loose enough that I have to keep hitching them up like I'm trying to be the most hip-hop gangsta engineer ever.
Engineers represent, yo. *hitches up pants*
and between the U-District Street Scramble yesterday and the ride in this morning, my pants are just loose enough that I have to keep hitching them up like I'm trying to be the most hip-hop gangsta engineer ever.Engineers represent, yo. *hitches up pants*
big-up to the code monkey massive lol
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Originally Posted by chipcom
I keep one complete set of clothing at work - for emergency use only.
04-30-07, 12:43 PM
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I forgot my detachable front blinky light this morning.
I also forgot my gun. Today I will have to do all my battles with my bare hands (lethal weapons).
I also forgot my gun. Today I will have to do all my battles with my bare hands (lethal weapons).
04-30-07, 12:57 PM
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Originally Posted by BikinginSeattle
I forgot my detachable front blinky light this morning.
I also forgot my gun. Today I will have to do all my battles with my bare hands (lethal weapons).
I also forgot my gun. Today I will have to do all my battles with my bare hands (lethal weapons).
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"Let us hope our weapons are never needed --but do not forget what the common people knew when they demanded the Bill of Rights: An armed citizenry is the first defense, the best defense, and the final defense against tyranny. If guns are outlawed, only the government will have guns. Only the police, the secret police, the military, the hired servants of our rulers. Only the government -- and a few outlaws. I intend to be among the outlaws" - Edward Abbey
04-30-07, 04:18 PM
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I'm still getting flak about the day I forgot my office shoes and had to run around in my sneakers instead... last June 
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Originally Posted by tompetty
Originally Posted by ax0n
Cuz I'm Freeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
Freeeeeeee Ballin...
Freeeeeeee Ballin...
