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Old 07-23-14, 11:15 AM
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are you speaking legalese?
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So psimet sells a 38mm road rim. I've spread Addiction misinformation.

Chris King R45s and CX Rays and I bet it's around 1400g. I nominate Heathpack. New hoops for the magic bike.
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Old 07-23-14, 11:19 AM
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ok...i got to ask this. for those of you who live in earthquake zones and where it is hot as hell....so california...do you worry about sleeping in the buff? if there is a quake, you will have to rush outside if possible and if you do, you will be all naked.
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Originally Posted by coasting
ok...i got to ask this. for those of you who live in earthquake zones and where it is hot as hell....so california...do you worry about sleeping in the buff? if there is a quake, you will have to rush outside if possible and if you do, you will be all naked.
I don't live in an active earthquake zone, but for safety purposes, I often pitch a tent while sleeping, so the wife can make use of it in an emergency.
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Originally Posted by RollCNY
I don't live in an active earthquake zone, but for safety purposes, I often pitch a tent while sleeping, so the wife can make use of it in an emergency.
well done
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Originally Posted by sbxx1985
So psimet sells a 38mm road rim. I've spread Addiction misinformation.

Chris King R45s and CX Rays and I bet it's around 1400g. I nominate Heathpack. New hoops for the magic bike.
Seconded.

All in favor?
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Old 07-23-14, 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted by sbxx1985
Maybe coasting has some words of wisdom for you. Based on what you've told us, it doesn't seem like you've been very successful thus far.
My approach is atypical..... More like "It's not me. It's you, really....."
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Originally Posted by RollCNY
I don't live in an active earthquake zone, but for safety purposes, I often pitch a tent while sleeping, so the wife can make use of it in an emergency.
Nice.
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Originally Posted by coasting
ok...i got to ask this. for those of you who live in earthquake zones and where it is hot as hell....so california...do you worry about sleeping in the buff? if there is a quake, you will have to rush outside if possible and if you do, you will be all naked.
It's California. Who would notice?
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Originally Posted by RollCNY
I don't live in an active earthquake zone, but for safety purposes, I often pitch a tent while sleeping, so the wife can make use of it in an emergency.
Very thoughtful.
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Old 07-23-14, 11:48 AM
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That one went over my head.

Go back to sleep Bill!
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Old 07-23-14, 11:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Velo Vol
It's comparative negligence, not contributory negligence. She said 100% to blame. That's dumb.
Actually his training is that the pilot is responsible for the safety of the plane and everyone on it. So the buck 100% stops with the pilot, if the pilot takes the plane into harm, he/she is 100% responsible for the consequences. Obviously there are extenuating circumstances, the pilot would lose his job if he did not fly the shortest route, however that does not absolve pilot of responsibility. He once was directed by a civilian airfield to execute a landing that was outside of his orders, the correct response is that he refused to comply and was re-routed appropriately.

Mr. H was also familiar with the missile system used, I can't remember what he said, I think it was those missiles are effective to 40,000 ft and the plane was flying at 30,000 ft.

Of course none of that makes it ok to shoot down a civilian airliner. But guess what? The US has done this too, we shot down an Iranian civilian airliner by mistake, thinking it was a military threat. The best answer is not to fly in a conflict zone.
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Old 07-23-14, 11:55 AM
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I'm afraid I would have to toss a set of Rail 34's into the mix. The 52's are so tame in the wind, I would have to think the 34's are too, which is an important consideration. Also, Heathpack rides a lot of hills, and I know they are built to take the brake heat.
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Originally Posted by RollCNY
I don't live in an active earthquake zone, but for safety purposes, I often pitch a tent while sleeping, so the wife can make use of it in an emergency.
You clearly live to serve.
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Old 07-23-14, 12:02 PM
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Back from my weekly Wednesday club ride. 50 hot and humid miles, then a quick shower and a lunch date with mrs datlas at a Japanese/Thai restaurant.

Life is good.
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Originally Posted by RUOkie
Seconded.

All in favor?
Aye.
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Originally Posted by RollCNY
I don't live in an active earthquake zone, but for safety purposes, I often pitch a tent while sleeping, so the wife can make use of it in an emergency.
Tents are good.

I really enjoy the rush going for a ride on a fresh piece of asphalt in the morning after spending a quiet night in a tent.
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Old 07-23-14, 12:07 PM
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Originally Posted by coasting
are you speaking legalese?
Aye.

Who sleeps completely naked?
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I prefer the morning ride.
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Originally Posted by sbxx1985
I prefer the morning ride.
Best way to start the day I thinks.
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Originally Posted by Heathpack
Actually his training is that the pilot is responsible for the safety of the plane and everyone on it. So the buck 100% stops with the pilot, if the pilot takes the plane into harm, he/she is 100% responsible for the consequences.
Obviously not a plaintiff's lawyer.
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Originally Posted by RollCNY
I often pitch a tent while sleeping
You're a good candidate for a sleep study.
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Originally Posted by Herbie53
Best way to start the day I thinks.
Can't think of a better way.
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Old 07-23-14, 12:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Velo Vol
Aye.

Who sleeps completely naked?
i did until one quake had me running halfway down the stairs starkers.

by the way, do you get the impression that addiction has gone up a notch in the intellectual scale?
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Originally Posted by BillyD
That one went over my head.

Go back to sleep Bill!

i dont get the joke about the tent either. i feel a bit dim.
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