I had a confrontation with some mtb's today
08-03-06, 10:16 AM
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Originally Posted by voltman
I never understood surfer is neoprene calling anyone gay either. Whatever.
08-03-06, 10:23 AM
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And this type of behavior is why roadie get a bad rap
He just demonstrated how he was fitter, stronger, and more skilled than the MTB'r who insulted him. I see nothing wrong with that. He did nothing illegal or harmful other than hurting that guy's pride. And did it all on a road bike! Sweet!
08-03-06, 10:27 AM
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Throw the stick!!!!
I don't know that it hurt the guys pride. I'm pretty sure that they thought he was an a$$ though. I know I would have even if I was impressed with his riding.
I know I would have been more inclined to think "wow, look at that idiot" than I would have been to think "wow, that guy is cool, he's willing to risk damaging his road bike just to show me how "cool" he is."
In the adult world you have to learn to just shake your head and ignore stupid things and stupid comments.
I know I would have been more inclined to think "wow, look at that idiot" than I would have been to think "wow, that guy is cool, he's willing to risk damaging his road bike just to show me how "cool" he is."
In the adult world you have to learn to just shake your head and ignore stupid things and stupid comments.
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08-03-06, 10:29 AM
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Originally Posted by slowandsteady
I see a lot of people getting confused with lose and loose. To, two, and too, really through people for a loop.
08-03-06, 10:30 AM
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Throw the stick!!!!
Originally Posted by PCS2
Well, I agree with the to and too, that's big for me, but how about throw and through?
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08-03-06, 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by PCS2
This is the first i've seen for throw and through, as in throw people for a loop or throw people through a loop.
08-03-06, 11:05 AM
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This is the first i've seen for throw and through, as in throw people for a loop or throw people through a loop.
08-03-06, 11:08 AM
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Originally Posted by LowCel
I think the worst is break and brake. Such as "which disc breaks are best?".
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08-03-06, 11:09 AM
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It is fantastic.
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Originally Posted by DrPete
I think there, their, and they're is still the big winner.
08-03-06, 11:09 AM
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Originally Posted by slowandsteady
AHHH! That is the problem with trying to a grammar officer. One has to be perfect. I will just blame it on my 100 wpm typing speed.
Although 100 wpm is a good excuse.
Wow, talk about a thread jack
08-03-06, 11:19 AM
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I hereby give this post the R600 Dura-Ace award for racing excellence!
08-03-06, 11:22 AM
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Throw the stick!!!!
Originally Posted by DrPete
I think there, their, and they're is still the big winner.
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08-03-06, 11:32 AM
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It's a problem when there are issues with grammar. Everyone here (mostly) has been through high school. Although some words can throw you through a loop, they're quite simple, really. I will not give anyone a break for mistakes in grammar. The English language is falling apart, and its only chance of survival is the persistant policing of responsible forum members everywhere, and their commitment to an error-free society.
hehe.. Just wanted to incorporate a bunch into a paragraph. And yes, I know that last sentence was incomplete. And yes, I know it's not formally acceptable to start sentences with "and."
I always have considered starting a public grammar campaign, in which I would print out a bunch of signs that contain common grammar errors and their corrections. I would tape these signs to any public sign or publication that contained an error (and they are everywhere--it's quite embarrassing, really--announcement boards, menus, storefronts. I've even seen a sign that read 'you need a "key" to use the bathroom'... why is "key" in quotes??) But then again, that would require work. And it would probably make me an *******.
You can have your thread back now, I think.
Oh one more thing: when you say the phrase "that's a whole nother thing..." ...what the HELL is a 'nother'??? this is complete nonsense! betcha never thought of that before, did ya?
hehe.. Just wanted to incorporate a bunch into a paragraph. And yes, I know that last sentence was incomplete. And yes, I know it's not formally acceptable to start sentences with "and."
I always have considered starting a public grammar campaign, in which I would print out a bunch of signs that contain common grammar errors and their corrections. I would tape these signs to any public sign or publication that contained an error (and they are everywhere--it's quite embarrassing, really--announcement boards, menus, storefronts. I've even seen a sign that read 'you need a "key" to use the bathroom'... why is "key" in quotes??) But then again, that would require work. And it would probably make me an *******.
You can have your thread back now, I think.
Oh one more thing: when you say the phrase "that's a whole nother thing..." ...what the HELL is a 'nother'??? this is complete nonsense! betcha never thought of that before, did ya?
08-03-06, 11:36 AM
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Originally Posted by slowandsteady
This could be its own thread. Lack of paragraphs doesn't bother me so much as poor spelling. For example:
You may lose two of your wheels if your skewers are too loose.
I see a lot of people getting confused with lose and loose. To, two, and too, really through people for a loop.
You may lose two of your wheels if your skewers are too loose.
I see a lot of people getting confused with lose and loose. To, two, and too, really through people for a loop.
Um... I think you meant "throws people for a loop."
08-03-06, 11:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Dead Roman
I hear the guy talking about how road cyclists are ******* and simply must be gay since they wear spandex.
08-03-06, 11:46 AM
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Some of you people ought to read "Eats, Shoots, and Leaves." By Lynn whatshername.
08-03-06, 11:47 AM
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Originally Posted by cmh
Um... I think you meant "throws people for a loop."
08-03-06, 12:23 PM
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Originally Posted by ravenmore
Hmm - wouldn't be Cameron Park in Waco would it? I'm new to MTB and some buddies took me out there. GREAT place to MTB but I was in WAY over my head.
Yeah cameron park in waco. So at least you an attest to how steep those little hill in the park are, great place to do short hill repeats.
