~The EVERYTHING ELSE thread ~~~~~~
11-17-15, 08:06 AM
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~The EVERYTHING ELSE thread ~~~~~~
Anyone enjoy the anything goes off topic tangents that the "saddle thread" went off on? Anyone miss it?
Post here anything else OTHER than bike-related subjects. You know, music you like, or play, books you've read, or written, art you like, or art you make. That sort of thing. Things in life that you enjoy, or amuse you, or that you are engaged in.
Only two restrictions. PLEASE…NO politics. And NO FOOD, please. There's a thread for what you ate or what you're about to eat, if you're so inclined.
So post anything you like on your other interests, observations, ruminations and especially pictures of cool and beautiful stuff.
I'll let someone else start it off….
Post here anything else OTHER than bike-related subjects. You know, music you like, or play, books you've read, or written, art you like, or art you make. That sort of thing. Things in life that you enjoy, or amuse you, or that you are engaged in.
Only two restrictions. PLEASE…NO politics. And NO FOOD, please. There's a thread for what you ate or what you're about to eat, if you're so inclined.
So post anything you like on your other interests, observations, ruminations and especially pictures of cool and beautiful stuff.
I'll let someone else start it off….
11-17-15, 08:25 AM
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Fixed that for you.
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11-17-15, 08:38 AM
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Right, Fender. This just may be way too blatantly off topic. And too obvious. Let's hope the mods have a sense of…whatever.
11-17-15, 08:45 AM
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Ok, here is my question: Does 650b/low trail/handlebar bag/bespoke=craft brew/IPA/artisanal hops/Seasonal availability only?
11-17-15, 08:54 AM
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I've got tickets to see a performance Brahm's 1st Symphony this Saturday. Really looking forward to it, as the guest violin soloist is supposed to be great.
I've not seen this piece performed live before, but heard several recordings, and it's a good one. Brahms really struggled with it, and it took him 14 years to complete. He wrestled with his reputation as Beethoven's "successor" in the musical public and how to live up to that legacy and pressure. His 1st Symphony is often jokingly referred to as "Beethoven's 10th," but I think that sells Brahms a little short. The opening movement has a great Bach-inspired counterpoint vibe, something Beethoven would never have tried.
I've not seen this piece performed live before, but heard several recordings, and it's a good one. Brahms really struggled with it, and it took him 14 years to complete. He wrestled with his reputation as Beethoven's "successor" in the musical public and how to live up to that legacy and pressure. His 1st Symphony is often jokingly referred to as "Beethoven's 10th," but I think that sells Brahms a little short. The opening movement has a great Bach-inspired counterpoint vibe, something Beethoven would never have tried.
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hey I just got a great book in the mail, The Cogwheel Brain, by Doron Swade, about the construction of the Difference Engine and the Analytical Engine by Charles Babbage.
Am I doin' this right?
Am I doin' this right?
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The answer is: 4
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I don't have many interesting pics of late. But my wife does. She just returned from hosting ten key opinion leaders from China, in Kenya. She is working on the ivory poaching issue. Anyway, of course, they went on a couple of field trips. My wife didn't take these as she only had her cell phone for a camera, and a small set of binocs with her. But she hired a Chinese photog to come with them. I don't have his permission to use these, but I do have my wife's, so I think it'll be OK. She was pretty excited to see these magnificent animals.
11-17-15, 09:28 AM
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I know several people who are into bikes and also software and Linux as I am. I know plenty of people who are into bikes and choral music as I am. Ere are plenty of people who are into music and software at the same time. But I don't know anyone other person who is a choral singing software professional who is also into bikes. I wonder why that is and if it says anything.
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11-17-15, 09:35 AM
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yeah...
As is well-known, I'm an unabashed cat lover. She also saw a two day old baby elephant. Maybe I can post a pic of her.
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And now for something completely different. Thought this was impressive.
Nobody sounded like Cipollina. A+
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=olnbwZxjcbI
Nobody sounded like Cipollina. A+
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=olnbwZxjcbI
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I know several people who are into bikes and also software and Linux as I am. I know plenty of people who are into bikes and choral music as I am. Ere are plenty of people who are into music and software at the same time. But I don't know anyone other person who is a choral singing software professional who is also into bikes. I wonder why that is and if it says anything.
One of my hobbies is scoffing at pretentious blogs that list "best beers" where 80%+ are porters or stouts. I prefer to leave the drinking of mud to others.
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Hmm, this got me thinking. (I know, that's a dangerous thing.) Running and cycling are sports. Chess is an intellectual pursuit. I have one sport, one art, and one intellectual thing. Is that a rare combination?
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11-17-15, 10:09 AM
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Found this in a leaf pile on Sunday
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Well...my latest pursuit occurs in my easy chair every Saturday...following my Clemson Tigers football team into the #1 position in college football. Now, I realize, that at this point, the ratings are meaningless in the grand scheme of things...but, boy, it sure feels good!!!! Go Tigers! (hey, it IS cat related!)...