Nov. 4th Solvang Prelude
11-05-06, 08:19 PM
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Looks like the weather was great.. I know it was mid-80's in so cal today... That is why we live here..
11-05-06, 09:05 PM
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Just wanted to chime in - the Solvang Prelude was GREAT! Volunteers were helpful, the weather was absolutely PERFECT, and the ride itself was up and down, easy then hard - wonderful variety. AND, riding past the vinyards and Apple orchards was serene. Great ride.
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11-05-06, 10:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Scootcore
this should do for a start...more pics to follow!!!
there were at least 3 times during the ride where I got confused about the route,
especially that turn to go up Figueroa mtn road (by the Sag stop) I was thinking "ah no way..."
your map shows that it was actually an out n back, wonder if they turned around at the gates to Neverland ranch
11-05-06, 10:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Dana 60 Axles
hey thx scootcore for the map,
there were at least 3 times during the ride where I got confused about the route,
especially that turn to go up Figueroa mtn road (by the Sag stop) I was thinking "ah no way..."
your map shows that it was actually an out n back, wonder if they turned around at the gates to Neverland ranch
there were at least 3 times during the ride where I got confused about the route,
especially that turn to go up Figueroa mtn road (by the Sag stop) I was thinking "ah no way..."
your map shows that it was actually an out n back, wonder if they turned around at the gates to Neverland ranch
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11-05-06, 10:44 PM
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I'll get to see all my co-workers pics tomorrow from their 5 day weekend...yes I said 5 days!!!!!! they left on Wednesday!!!! Lucky bastards
11-06-06, 12:24 AM
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these pics arent as good as ME's, but here y'all go!!!
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11-06-06, 12:27 AM
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11-06-06, 12:27 AM
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I just got back. The Solvang Prelude was fantastic, add to it the Delta IV launch and Village Days at the La Purisma Mission and it was a spectacular weekend. I was a great ride, beautiful surroundings, and almost no stop signs or signals. My friend said that he enjoyed the ride so much that he would do it alone. That's a pretty high compliment from a mountain biker who was cajoled into getting a road bike.
Does anyone know the status of the downed rider on initial out & back? We headed out at 7:45 AM. At about the 4.3 mile point there was a rider in the ditch. It appeared that they had gone off the outside of the curve. The rider was laying in the ditch. The front wheel of their bicycle was taco'd.
Does anyone know the status of the downed rider on initial out & back? We headed out at 7:45 AM. At about the 4.3 mile point there was a rider in the ditch. It appeared that they had gone off the outside of the curve. The rider was laying in the ditch. The front wheel of their bicycle was taco'd.
11-06-06, 02:17 AM
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Originally Posted by NuBiker
I have no idea if the Launching happened, very very thick fog, couldn't see past my hood.
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11-06-06, 11:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Dial_tone
Looks like a fun time....merider is a cutie! 
). I have begged these men to not post full-on shots of my bodaciously ample booty (i.e. large a*s) on here. But low and behold, I opened this and almost passed out. Please, guys, have pity on me. You can post me looking fat in any other pose, but just, please, please, please, not the butt. With that being said, thank you, Dial Tone. And you're a sweetie.
11-06-06, 11:22 AM
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i posted as in my opinion it looked a-ok!! if you want it can easily be removed!!!!
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11-06-06, 11:23 AM
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Are you kidding, m.e.? Because you are far from fat, large, whatever you want to call it! You have a beautimous ass.
11-06-06, 11:25 AM
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Originally Posted by merider1
MErider wants to kill Scootcore (okay, not really, but, Bill, why??? ). I have begged these men to not post full-on shots of my bodaciously ample booty (i.e. large a*s) on here. But low and behold, I opened this and almost passed out. Please, guys, have pity on me. You can post me looking fat in any other pose, but just, please, please, please, not the butt.
With that being said, thank you, Dial Tone. And you're a sweetie.
). I have begged these men to not post full-on shots of my bodaciously ample booty (i.e. large a*s) on here. But low and behold, I opened this and almost passed out. Please, guys, have pity on me. You can post me looking fat in any other pose, but just, please, please, please, not the butt. With that being said, thank you, Dial Tone. And you're a sweetie.
OMG!!! You are as bad as Caligurl!!!! You look great in all you pics! Silly Girl
11-06-06, 11:28 AM
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You guys, I'm realizing what an a** I'm being! Bill, please leave them and thank you for taking them! I'm just a stupid female. Besides, like I reported, I had such a great time with Bill and the others! And thank you, ladies. I'll knock that kind of talk off in the future as it is so annoying. 
11-06-06, 11:32 AM
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Originally Posted by merider1
You guys, I'm realizing what an a** I'm being! Bill, please leave them and thank you for taking them! I'm just a stupid female. Besides, like I reported, I had such a great time with Bill and the others! And thank you, ladies. I'll knock that kind of talk off in the future as it is so annoying.
You look fabulous in every picture I've seen.... 
11-06-06, 11:36 AM
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Originally Posted by tprevost
Not annoying, M.E.... just irrational You look fabulous in every picture I've seen....
You look fabulous in every picture I've seen.... It is annoying, especially to men. They are much more cavalier about that sort of thing. And funny, I don't judge others the way I do myself. I like all shapes and sizes.
11-06-06, 11:37 AM
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Originally Posted by merider1
Back at you, Trac. I do believe Dauphin was commenting on that as well. It is annoying, especially to men. They are much more cavalier about that sort of thing. And funny, I don't judge others the way I do myself. I like all shapes and sizes.
It is annoying, especially to men. They are much more cavalier about that sort of thing. And funny, I don't judge others the way I do myself. I like all shapes and sizes. dont we all!!!!!
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11-06-06, 11:52 AM
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Originally Posted by merider1
MErider wants to kill Scootcore (okay, not really, but, Bill, why??? ). I have begged these men to not post full-on shots of my bodaciously ample booty (i.e. large a*s) on here. But low and behold, I opened this and almost passed out. Please, guys, have pity on me. You can post me looking fat in any other pose, but just, please, please, please, not the butt.
With that being said, thank you, Dial Tone. And you're a sweetie.
). I have begged these men to not post full-on shots of my bodaciously ample booty (i.e. large a*s) on here. But low and behold, I opened this and almost passed out. Please, guys, have pity on me. You can post me looking fat in any other pose, but just, please, please, please, not the butt. With that being said, thank you, Dial Tone. And you're a sweetie.
Me see no problem, you look great ME.
11-06-06, 11:56 AM
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Originally Posted by BigSean
Me see no problem, you look great ME.
But I know that's a distance to drive for you.
11-06-06, 11:59 AM
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Originally Posted by merider1
Thank you, Sean. By the way, you missed a lovely ride! We had perfect weather. But I know that's a distance to drive for you.
But I know that's a distance to drive for you. Im sorry I missed it too, but Sassy is glad that I did. She is a selfish dog.
11-06-06, 12:01 PM
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Originally Posted by tprevost
Not annoying, M.E.... just irrational You look fabulous in every picture I've seen....
You look fabulous in every picture I've seen.... ^^yeahthat^^
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Originally Posted by BigSean
It wasnt the distance, some other things kinda cropped up.
