First/Last Commute to work today
06-29-07 | 02:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Blogcycle
You're right, meeting a girl on a bike ride is the same as biking to meet a girl at a restaurant for the first time. Thumbs up man!
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06-29-07 | 02:19 PM
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Originally Posted by chipcom
Where did I say it was a bike ride? I met her for dinner and a movie, I got to the restaurant early and used their restroom the clean up. I didn't let lame excuses stop me from doing what I really wanted to do. IMO your problem is that you already had your mind made up and don't want to overcome your obstacles. You've gotten lots of suggestions here, but you really didn't want them, you just wanted some shoulders to cry on and tell you it's OK. It is OK, but that don't mean I ain't gonna tell you what I think. If you want only yes-man answers, please let us know in the subject line.
06-29-07 | 02:20 PM
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Originally Posted by dipy911
Get a desk fan and cool off before changing into different clothes.
Items needed towel $5
deorderant $4
fan $5
Feeling of riding to work: priceless!
Items needed towel $5
deorderant $4
fan $5
Feeling of riding to work: priceless!
06-29-07 | 02:24 PM
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egads dude
egads dude
06-29-07 | 02:26 PM
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Originally Posted by chipcom
Where did I say it was a bike ride? I met her for dinner and a movie, I got to the restaurant early and used their restroom the clean up. I didn't let lame excuses stop me from doing what I really wanted to do. IMO your problem is that you already had your mind made up and don't want to overcome your obstacles. You've gotten lots of suggestions here, but you really didn't want them, you just wanted some shoulders to cry on and tell you it's OK. It is OK, but that don't mean I ain't gonna tell you what I think. If you want only yes-man answers, please let us know in the subject line.
... but this time I agree... it seems the OP doesn't want to overcome the obstacles... just tell a bunch of people who are interested in bike commuting on a bike commuting forum how he wont' be bike commuting.Attention get!
I posted a bunch of suggestions for your next attempt... that wasn't good enough... it's cool though. You do what you want. No one here gives a damn if you don't bike commute. You need to go to the A&S forum for that kind of attention
06-29-07 | 02:27 PM
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Originally Posted by nightc1
Ha, I don't say it but most of the time I don't agree with chipcom. Infact i have his icon image blocked in Opera ... but this time I agree... it seems the OP doesn't want to overcome the obstacles... just tell a bunch of people who are interested in bike commuting on a bike commuting forum how he wont' be bike commuting.
Attention get!
I posted a bunch of suggestions for your next attempt... that wasn't good enough... it's cool though. You do what you want. No one here gives a damn if you don't bike commute. You need to go to the A&S forum for that kind of attention
... but this time I agree... it seems the OP doesn't want to overcome the obstacles... just tell a bunch of people who are interested in bike commuting on a bike commuting forum how he wont' be bike commuting.Attention get!
I posted a bunch of suggestions for your next attempt... that wasn't good enough... it's cool though. You do what you want. No one here gives a damn if you don't bike commute. You need to go to the A&S forum for that kind of attention
06-29-07 | 04:04 PM
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Originally Posted by nightc1
Ha, I don't say it but most of the time I don't agree with chipcom. Infact i have his icon image blocked in Opera ... but this time I agree... it seems the OP doesn't want to overcome the obstacles... just tell a bunch of people who are interested in bike commuting on a bike commuting forum how he wont' be bike commuting.
Attention get!
I posted a bunch of suggestions for your next attempt... that wasn't good enough... it's cool though. You do what you want. No one here gives a damn if you don't bike commute. You need to go to the A&S forum for that kind of attention
... but this time I agree... it seems the OP doesn't want to overcome the obstacles... just tell a bunch of people who are interested in bike commuting on a bike commuting forum how he wont' be bike commuting.Attention get!
I posted a bunch of suggestions for your next attempt... that wasn't good enough... it's cool though. You do what you want. No one here gives a damn if you don't bike commute. You need to go to the A&S forum for that kind of attention
-- James
06-29-07 | 10:12 PM
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Originally Posted by littlewaywelt
what about a gym near your office? if you talk w/ the manager he might let you shower there for free or a reduced rate.
Quite a few gyms will give really good deals to people who just want to use the shower facilities. I'd check for this option.
06-29-07 | 10:43 PM
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Originally Posted by JeffS
Who do you think you're talking to? We ALL ride in every day, and many (most?) don't have showers. We deal with this every day and have discussed it countless times. It's not like chip is just imagining that it can be done...
I was soaked in sweat when I arrived at work today, haven't had a shower, or even wiped off - and I'll guarantee that I don't smell.
I was soaked in sweat when I arrived at work today, haven't had a shower, or even wiped off - and I'll guarantee that I don't smell.
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06-30-07 | 12:31 AM
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Originally Posted by CB HI
"Playa Del Ray (the beach)"
Beach shower before the last little bit of commute. Then baby wipes to finish up before putting work clothes on.
Beach shower before the last little bit of commute. Then baby wipes to finish up before putting work clothes on.
06-30-07 | 12:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Jakelin
+1
Quite a few gyms will give really good deals to people who just want to use the shower facilities. I'd check for this option.
Quite a few gyms will give really good deals to people who just want to use the shower facilities. I'd check for this option.
Thanks for the suggestions, I should be back up and commuting in no time.
