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08-29-06, 06:31 AM
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Originally Posted by TomM
Earlier this year I spent a good amount of time cycling through that area with the Gainesville Brevet Series. Lovely country.
08-29-06, 01:20 PM
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Originally Posted by KingTermite
Hey Linux_Author....I ride the trail. 
I live in Clearwater and when I ride the P. trail, I usually do clearwater to north end of trail and back.
We also do Suncoast Trail/Starkey Park fairly often.
My dad lives in Brooksville and may start riding, so I may take more trips up to the Withalacoochee trail (which is my fave, but just so dern far away).
I live in Clearwater and when I ride the P. trail, I usually do clearwater to north end of trail and back.
We also do Suncoast Trail/Starkey Park fairly often.
My dad lives in Brooksville and may start riding, so I may take more trips up to the Withalacoochee trail (which is my fave, but just so dern far away).
- when you're on the trail - if you see an old guy on a '06 Roubaix it will be my riding buddy... i'll be the one on the 20-year-old red 'cross bike w/700x27 Speedblends...
:-)
08-29-06, 01:56 PM
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Originally Posted by linux_author
- good for your dad! get him out there...
- when you're on the trail - if you see an old guy on a '06 Roubaix it will be my riding buddy... i'll be the one on the 20-year-old red 'cross bike w/700x27 Speedblends...
:-)
- when you're on the trail - if you see an old guy on a '06 Roubaix it will be my riding buddy... i'll be the one on the 20-year-old red 'cross bike w/700x27 Speedblends...
:-)
(I originally thought it was down near Ft. Pierce since there used to be a pineapple plantation in that area)
08-29-06, 06:07 PM
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Originally Posted by kensuf
So where is this Pineapple Junction anyway? I can't find it in my gazeteer or mapquest..
(I originally thought it was down near Ft. Pierce since there used to be a pineapple plantation in that area)
(I originally thought it was down near Ft. Pierce since there used to be a pineapple plantation in that area)
(geographic center of the Pinellas County peninsula... folks in Pineapple Park with nicer homes would much rather have a Largo address, but the United State Postal Service knows better)
:-)
08-31-06, 05:36 PM
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Originally Posted by kensuf
Jim Wilson rides with us most Saturdays. He did the century with us this past weekend.. Those bents sure are fast.
Yes they are. I almost thought about switching to one.
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Originally Posted by linux_author
- AKA Pineapple Park... i.e., i'm a 'Parkie'
(geographic center of the Pinellas County peninsula... folks in Pineapple Park with nicer homes would much rather have a Largo address, but the United State Postal Service knows better)
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(geographic center of the Pinellas County peninsula... folks in Pineapple Park with nicer homes would much rather have a Largo address, but the United State Postal Service knows better)
:-)
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Sarasota checking in.
Not so much of a roadie anymore, but I do mountain bike (yeah, in FL). Usually head to Alafia State Park southeast of Brandon, or over to Mulberry.
When I have time I head up to Santos Trail south of Ocala.
Oh yeah, GO GATORS! '93 BCN Alumni.
Not so much of a roadie anymore, but I do mountain bike (yeah, in FL). Usually head to Alafia State Park southeast of Brandon, or over to Mulberry.
When I have time I head up to Santos Trail south of Ocala.
Oh yeah, GO GATORS! '93 BCN Alumni.
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Originally Posted by a2psyklnut
Oh yeah, GO GATORS!
I guess I should be more tolerant of Gators. One of my sons-in-law went to law school there and my nephew's girlfriend is Alberta (one of the mascots).
Oh, how 'bout them Noles! We ain't got no steenkin' ground game!!
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Yeah, but at least you beat the Canes.
Don't like the Canes, them and Notre Dame. God's team, yeah right!
Oh yeah, sssshhhhh don't tell anyone, but I never ever liked Steve Spurrier. Always of the opinion he was a great offensive coordinator, but never a good head coach. Don't think he cared too much about defense. Other than, those guys who give my offense a bit of a break every once in awhile.
Don't like the Canes, them and Notre Dame. God's team, yeah right!
Oh yeah, sssshhhhh don't tell anyone, but I never ever liked Steve Spurrier. Always of the opinion he was a great offensive coordinator, but never a good head coach. Don't think he cared too much about defense. Other than, those guys who give my offense a bit of a break every once in awhile.
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09-06-06, 11:51 AM
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Originally Posted by a2psyklnut
Yeah, but at least you beat the Canes.
Don't like the Canes, them and Notre Dame. God's team, yeah right!
Oh yeah, sssshhhhh don't tell anyone, but I never ever liked Steve Spurrier. Always of the opinion he was a great offensive coordinator, but never a good head coach. Don't think he cared too much about defense. Other than, those guys who give my offense a bit of a break every once in awhile.
Don't like the Canes, them and Notre Dame. God's team, yeah right!
Oh yeah, sssshhhhh don't tell anyone, but I never ever liked Steve Spurrier. Always of the opinion he was a great offensive coordinator, but never a good head coach. Don't think he cared too much about defense. Other than, those guys who give my offense a bit of a break every once in awhile.
Unfortunately, I think he may come in here on November 11th and try to mop up the place just to rub Jeremy Foley's nose in it.
OK, enough football talk.
09-06-06, 06:38 PM
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Originally Posted by wfin2004
In other words..........a P Parker! Would never claim to be from there. That is the white trash center of Florida.
:-)
- but yes, it's a funky area - i'm getting attached!
p.s. LOTS of cyclists down here - many mandated by the local court system!
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Originally Posted by linux_author
- hey! my $8K a year in county real estate tax begs to differ!
:-)
- but yes, it's a funky area - i'm getting attached!
p.s. LOTS of cyclists down here - many mandated by the local court system!
:-)
- but yes, it's a funky area - i'm getting attached!
p.s. LOTS of cyclists down here - many mandated by the local court system!
$8K a year huh...you ought to try and pay these Hillsborough Co. taxes these days. More than my mortgage for cryin' out loud.
09-06-06, 07:01 PM
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Originally Posted by wfin2004
Just kiddin! Born and raised in St. Pete. 49th St and 48th ave. N Almost a P Parker myself.
$8K a year huh...you ought to try and pay these Hillsborough Co. taxes these days. More than my mortgage for cryin' out loud.
$8K a year huh...you ought to try and pay these Hillsborough Co. taxes these days. More than my mortgage for cryin' out loud.
- it's *CRAZY*!!!
p.s. been to 49th/48th! lots of great places down here! Mike Garcia is just about around the corner!
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Originally Posted by linux_author
- ha! we're at the point where our taxes/insurance is more than our P&I, too!
- it's *CRAZY*!!!
p.s. been to 49th/48th! lots of great places down here! Mike Garcia is just about around the corner!
- it's *CRAZY*!!!
p.s. been to 49th/48th! lots of great places down here! Mike Garcia is just about around the corner!
Got that right!!! After having my homeowners insurance increase almost 200% since Francis and Jeanne, I got my notice of non-renewal this past week. Fun, fun! My homeowners insurance is going to be considerably more expensive than my mortgage.
09-10-06, 08:34 PM
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Originally Posted by ScrubJ
Got that right!!! After having my homeowners insurance increase almost 200% since Francis and Jeanne, I got my notice of non-renewal this past week. Fun, fun! My homeowners insurance is going to be considerably more expensive than my mortgage.
So far I've been lucky. Unlink some of my coworkers, my insurance hasn't been canceled nor have the rates increased astronomically.
09-11-06, 06:19 AM
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Originally Posted by ScrubJ
Got that right!!! After having my homeowners insurance increase almost 200% since Francis and Jeanne, I got my notice of non-renewal this past week. Fun, fun! My homeowners insurance is going to be considerably more expensive than my mortgage.
*sigh*
$8k for property taxes? holy moley, I thought Alachua county was bad..
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Look for me giving you aid at the Watermelon Park rest stop of the Saturn Santa Fe Century...I am the Tee-Shirt artist and rider from Lake City,Florida on my 1991 Basso Gap with Campy Athena.
09-15-06, 09:20 AM
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Originally Posted by basso91
Look for me giving you aid at the Watermelon Park rest stop of the Saturn Santa Fe Century...I am the Tee-Shirt artist and rider from Lake City,Florida on my 1991 Basso Gap with Campy Athena.
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alafia state park rules! I can't wait unti it gets a little cooler so I can convince my family to go on another ride there. Meanwhile I'm logging the miles in Bradenton.
Anyone here joining in the Gulf Coast Cycle Fest Nov 5?
Anyone here joining in the Gulf Coast Cycle Fest Nov 5?
10-06-06, 11:06 AM
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Originally Posted by TRIPLE A
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Pensacola, the part that Florida has forgotten...
Pensacola, the part that Florida has forgotten...
Right next door in Ft. Walton Beach. The best part of FL.
10-06-06, 01:54 PM
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Panama City
Actually, Lynn Haven, Fl -- nearest neighbor to Panama city. Today is my birthday and I am now the proud owner of my first 'road' bike. 2007 Giant OCR3w -- such a sweet ride. My commuter is a 2006 Trek SU100 -- very different style of riding. The cool weather is sneaking its way here and I can hardly wait to ride to work in the 60s in the morning. I want to learn how to ride better and faster thus the road bike.
10-15-06, 01:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Brusheda
Anyone here joining in the Gulf Coast Cycle Fest Nov 5?
- here's a link i found:
Gulf Coast Cycle Fest - Nov. 5
- are you going to ride the 30, 63, or 101 mile route?
10-16-06, 06:26 AM
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Anybody ride LOST? I did this last week and road from Pahokee to Clewiston. It was a 60mi round trip. I found the path in good shape but you have to go around many locked gates and riding on top of the levee was both windy and hot with the sun beating down. Other experiences?
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I'm in for Cycle Fest. 101 miler, of course :-D