Random Thought Thread, aka The RTT (**possible spoilers**)
02-11-14, 07:23 PM
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all of the above
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"Your beauty is an aeroplane;
so high, my heart cannot bear the strain." -A.C. Jobim, Triste
"Your beauty is an aeroplane;
so high, my heart cannot bear the strain." -A.C. Jobim, Triste
02-11-14, 07:24 PM
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you also forgot the most enticing option:
warm blow up doll!
warm blow up doll!
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"Your beauty is an aeroplane;
so high, my heart cannot bear the strain." -A.C. Jobim, Triste
"Your beauty is an aeroplane;
so high, my heart cannot bear the strain." -A.C. Jobim, Triste
02-11-14, 07:34 PM
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i am mentally far weaker.
i also enjoy these projects.
worked out what i need to do (weight savings off the bike & body + power increase) in order to meet a time target. will be interesting (well, to me at least) to see if i can make it happen.
i also enjoy these projects.
worked out what i need to do (weight savings off the bike & body + power increase) in order to meet a time target. will be interesting (well, to me at least) to see if i can make it happen.
02-11-14, 07:36 PM
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be my guest! they're not going to see tarmac here for at least 3 months. they're super light but are stronger than you'd think. that said, i did go radial lacing with a lower spoke count by choice, as i'm on the lighter end of things.
02-11-14, 08:01 PM
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Ran out of heating oil ... ooops. Watching the Olympics next to the fireplace.
Couple of trips to buy 30 gal of diesel, bleed the line, back in business. Gonna take a while to warm the house back up though. Hot water bottles at bedtime maybe. (Old seltzer bottles work well).
My daughter is wearing three blankets. My son is so cold that in addition to a t-shirt and his usual shorts, he is also wearing socks.
Couple of trips to buy 30 gal of diesel, bleed the line, back in business. Gonna take a while to warm the house back up though. Hot water bottles at bedtime maybe. (Old seltzer bottles work well).
My daughter is wearing three blankets. My son is so cold that in addition to a t-shirt and his usual shorts, he is also wearing socks.
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02-11-14, 08:05 PM
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...got the race wheels out of storage tonight.
https://www.txbra.org/db/events/2014I...StageRace2.pdf
https://www.txbra.org/db/events/2014I...StageRace2.pdf
02-11-14, 08:35 PM
Making a kilometer blurry
02-11-14, 09:27 PM
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Ran out of heating oil ... ooops. Watching the Olympics next to the fireplace.
Couple of trips to buy 30 gal of diesel, bleed the line, back in business. Gonna take a while to warm the house back up though. Hot water bottles at bedtime maybe. (Old seltzer bottles work well).
My daughter is wearing three blankets. My son is so cold that in addition to a t-shirt and his usual shorts, he is also wearing socks.
Couple of trips to buy 30 gal of diesel, bleed the line, back in business. Gonna take a while to warm the house back up though. Hot water bottles at bedtime maybe. (Old seltzer bottles work well).
My daughter is wearing three blankets. My son is so cold that in addition to a t-shirt and his usual shorts, he is also wearing socks.
I'm glad you're up and running. No heat tonight would be a real bummer.
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02-11-14, 09:38 PM
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Yeah .... about 10 F right now.
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02-11-14, 10:10 PM
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I was up at 4:30, on the plane for a 6:40 flight, into south Florida, drive to meeting, talk for an hour and a half, back at the airport trying to get home. Will be at the office by 6 tomorrow morning
Many days I get there by 6 and leave by 6.
On days a take my little princess to school I get there about 7:40 and leave well after 6.
Many days I don't take any kind of lunch, if I do it is to train.
Though I **** around a lot I bust my ass, I do like to have fun at work but can be a real prick to deal with.
Many days I get there by 6 and leave by 6.
On days a take my little princess to school I get there about 7:40 and leave well after 6.
Many days I don't take any kind of lunch, if I do it is to train.
Though I **** around a lot I bust my ass, I do like to have fun at work but can be a real prick to deal with.
for #gsteinb ....winter project to build these up. just finished today. they're so overkill & super-specific (i geek out on this stuff), but there's a hill climb that is pretty dear to me.
/total wheel+tire geek mode.
/total wheel+tire geek mode.
we know you can't quit him
email I just sent to my office of about 100 people:
HI Everyone,
I’m looking for some feedback on my cooking. Thismorning I put some Tupperware in the refrigerator that contained had one of myfavorite dishes, Baja Fish and Rice Bake. I made it Sunday using a wildturbo fillet from whole foods, basmati rice, and added a little more cayennepepper than the recipe calls for, but otherwise stuck pretty true to thescript. Whomever ate it, please let me know if you liked it. I hopeit wasn’t too spicy.
Cheers,
MDcatV
HI Everyone,
I’m looking for some feedback on my cooking. Thismorning I put some Tupperware in the refrigerator that contained had one of myfavorite dishes, Baja Fish and Rice Bake. I made it Sunday using a wildturbo fillet from whole foods, basmati rice, and added a little more cayennepepper than the recipe calls for, but otherwise stuck pretty true to thescript. Whomever ate it, please let me know if you liked it. I hopeit wasn’t too spicy.
Cheers,
MDcatV
02-11-14, 10:14 PM
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He's just so pretty, and i like to join WR and Kwaki when ever i'm in austin/Hicksville (Kwaki's Hicksville, not my Hicksville)
02-11-14, 10:16 PM
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02-12-14, 07:21 AM
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May be late to the party here, but hope everyone in the Southeast is doing ok. The weather does not look good down that way. This has been one whacked winter for sure.
02-12-14, 07:44 AM
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Schools announced they were closed this morning at 6 am, why not let us know the night before.... RRRRRRRRRRRR
But we have not really received bad weather, just been cold for the entire winter...
02-12-14, 07:59 AM
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This Louisiana resident is about to buy a tuque and some Labatt's, eh? Eighty miles north of the Gulf of Mexico, and I have to wait until lunch to ensure the bridges aren't iced over for my ride.
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02-12-14, 08:23 AM
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Pretty much iced in here in the ATL. Luckily working from home. Not nearly as bad as the last storm, however that ice is gonna be a problem at some point. Hopefully I can keep my power.
02-12-14, 09:57 AM
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And this is why I moved from the midwest. Could not deal with not being able to ride for 4 months out of the year. I don't consider riding the trainer, riding. Also I rode in the winter last year and it was not pleasant. Constantly worrying which gear I need to stay warm and constantly worrying about the weather forecast.
Not for me.
This week we are back to regular scheduled broadcasting of 75 degrees and sunny.
I HATE the cold. I rather it be 120deg
Not for me.
This week we are back to regular scheduled broadcasting of 75 degrees and sunny.
I HATE the cold. I rather it be 120deg
02-12-14, 10:09 AM
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Last year wasn't too bad, this year has been horrific. Everyday is well below freezing with large winds. I'm not a fan
02-12-14, 10:13 AM
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Lived in MN, never went outside, really.
Lived in Chicago, ran outside occasionally.
Live in CA, 500+ hours outdoors on the bike each of the last 4 years.
Lived in Chicago, ran outside occasionally.
Live in CA, 500+ hours outdoors on the bike each of the last 4 years.
02-12-14, 10:15 AM
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I moved away from the Midwest too because of the cold winters. I thought Texas would be better, but apparently they're experiencing the coldest, longest winter since.... ever. At least the skin on my hands aren't dried up and cracking like they were back in Iowa. And I'm not having to drive through snow, or -10 deg wind chill running through my jeans into my knee caps.
