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Old 08-16-15, 04:09 PM
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I'm a Corrections Sergeant for the state of Colorado. I used to be a frame builder and professional mechanic...but there is seriously no money in that.
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Originally Posted by redtires
I'm a Corrections Sergeant for the state of Colorado. I used to be a frame builder and professional mechanic...but there is seriously no money in that.
Chip Foose is that you?
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Chip Foose is that you?
Did Chip Foose get tired of lot's of money and go to the DOC or something?
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Old 08-16-15, 05:32 PM
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Originally Posted by billnuke1
Exterminator.
Is that in like get rid of termites or pay up on your gambling debts or else?
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Originally Posted by StanSeven
Is that in like get rid of termites or pay up on your gambling debts or else?
Termites and such.
There are a lot old bike, etc. in these old barn, garages and cellars! and sheds!
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Originally Posted by redtires
Did Chip Foose get tired of lot's of money and go to the DOC or something?
Perhaps he wanted a challenge.
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Originally Posted by dpd3672
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I was in your city from this past Friday night until Saturday afternoon. Two of my daughters were in the Detroit Triathlon on Belle Isle.
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But I have qualifications in engineering technology, software development, business administration, education (I have my Bachelor of Education), and am currently slowly working my way toward a Masters in Information and Communication Technology ... trying to fit taking courses in with working full time and wanting to cycle lots! I'm tired!
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Originally Posted by billnuke1
Termites and such.
There are a lot old bike, etc. in these old barn, garages and cellars! and sheds!
Make them an offer they can't refuse.
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Yes, the sample is skewed because there are probably a lot of people on this forum that aren't responding to this thread, and there are a lot more roadies that aren't on this forum, but it really is interesting to see that the average person responding to this thread has some sort of graduate degree, and many have doctorates. Impressive stuff.
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Old 08-16-15, 07:56 PM
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This thread is doing nothing to challenge the stereotype of cycling being an elitist sport/hobby for rich people.
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