Why I'm not commuting tomorrow
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Can't take a sick day... we're having people in for presentations today. i'm actually at the office now.
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If the cold air is really killing your lungs, use a balaclava - the air you breathe will be warm and humid.
This morning, for instance, was definitely balaclava weather.
This morning, for instance, was definitely balaclava weather.
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I use one when it's 40 or below
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Ya missed it BD. 21 degrees when I left Reston this morning!! Passed about a whopping 5 cyclists in 18 miles. At least you have a good excuse. Rest must just be fair weather roadies
Hope you're feeling better. Now if only my toes will thaw
-Roger
Hope you're feeling better. Now if only my toes will thaw
-Roger
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In my 6.5 miles, I saw 4 runners, 4 walkers, 1 guy with his dog, and 2 cyclists. I'm starting to recognize these people.
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+100 for Office Space!
I promise you, though, you will learn to love riding in winter. Oh yes, you will. Once it gets down into the teens, there's absolutely nobody on the trail, the weather is beautiful, and the air is so dense you can drink it. As long as you have the gear for it, it's just as warm as riding any other time.
After last winter (my first) I started dreading nice weather and the clueless trail zombies it brings.
I promise you, though, you will learn to love riding in winter. Oh yes, you will. Once it gets down into the teens, there's absolutely nobody on the trail, the weather is beautiful, and the air is so dense you can drink it. As long as you have the gear for it, it's just as warm as riding any other time.
After last winter (my first) I started dreading nice weather and the clueless trail zombies it brings.
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Don't misunderstand me - I love riding in winter. I would have gladly strapped on my bibtights and balaclava, silk liners and wool socks had it not been for my busted lungs.
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I've heard that bike commuters miss FEWER days of work than other workers.
But when ya feel crappy, ya gotta listen to your body.
But when ya feel crappy, ya gotta listen to your body.
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My son is in the same boat as you are and with his asthma he has been miserable. I was in the ER with him on Saturday as they thought it might be turning into pneumonia.
So given you could knock yourself out of action for weeks if it worsened, good choice.
I'm a firm believer given the choice of a day or two off vs out of action for a week or more, I'd take the day or two.
So given you could knock yourself out of action for weeks if it worsened, good choice.
I'm a firm believer given the choice of a day or two off vs out of action for a week or more, I'd take the day or two.
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Well...look, I'm not gonna tell you what you gotta do. But the statement "I can't miss a day of work" doesn't make sense to me. Oh, I know what people mean when they say it -- I don't have any paid sick days, I don't have any vacation days left, I've got this really big important whatsis -- but not every sickness is something you can just soldier through, and if you get sicker, you're not gonna have a choice in the matter. You know this, so I won't belabor the issue, but really...think about what you're saying.
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Well...look, I'm not gonna tell you what you gotta do. But the statement "I can't miss a day of work" doesn't make sense to me. Oh, I know what people mean when they say it -- I don't have any paid sick days, I don't have any vacation days left, I've got this really big important whatsis -- but not every sickness is something you can just soldier through, and if you get sicker, you're not gonna have a choice in the matter. You know this, so I won't belabor the issue, but really...think about what you're saying.
I mean, really, giving (or seeing) a presentation isn't that bad.
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Well...look, I'm not gonna tell you what you gotta do. But the statement "I can't miss a day of work" doesn't make sense to me. Oh, I know what people mean when they say it -- I don't have any paid sick days, I don't have any vacation days left, I've got this really big important whatsis -- but not every sickness is something you can just soldier through, and if you get sicker, you're not gonna have a choice in the matter. You know this, so I won't belabor the issue, but really...think about what you're saying.
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And was his job on the line? And what about the fact that getting sicker could put him in the hospital, where he'd have to "take a sick day" whether his "job was on the line" or not? Pretending there are no limits doesn't make any sense at all.
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