Pub 51
11-21-13 | 11:08 PM
#501
Senior member
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 8,368
Likes: 888
From: Oakville Ontario
Somebody must have whined.
11-22-13 | 08:47 AM
#502
The Left Coast, USA
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 3,757
Likes: 25
Bikes: Bulls, Bianchi, Koga, Trek, Miyata
I agree, though I hardly take it personally and I can't see how anyone could think this subject isn't relevant to fifty+ cyclists. Perhaps I should have dropped "Brooks" or "tire size" into the first paragraph? Maybe reflecting on escapism is too close to home for someone. Shame on the BF, and leave it at that.
Last edited by FrenchFit; 11-22-13 at 08:51 AM.
11-22-13 | 07:42 PM
#503
Senior Member
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 6,647
Likes: 97
From: South Hutchinson Island
Bikes: Lectric Xpedition.
I agree, though I hardly take it personally and I can't see how anyone could think this subject isn't relevant to fifty+ cyclists. Perhaps I should have dropped "Brooks" or "tire size" into the first paragraph? Maybe reflecting on escapism is too close to home for someone. Shame on the BF, and leave it at that.
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11-22-13 | 09:03 PM
#504
We really should make you a mod. Just so you can see what we go through to try to make this place nice for everyone. You have no idea what issues that are thrown at us and the abuse that we take. All for no pay.
11-23-13 | 08:51 AM
#505
Senior Member
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 6,647
Likes: 97
From: South Hutchinson Island
Bikes: Lectric Xpedition.
Sadly, I'm obliged to leave it at that.
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11-23-13 | 12:33 PM
#506
Senior Member
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 4,340
Likes: 496
From: Bristol, R. I.
Bikes: Specialized Secteur, old Peugeot
I think one of the things missing in the life of many "modern day" folks is the opportunity for real solitude. For some the only solitude they know is driving to and from work with the radio on. I suspect the idea of spending time with just self and the thoughts that exist when there are no outside demands for our attention by others can seem foreign to some. Yet, on a daily basis we are bombarded by demands from others to pay attention to the things they direct us towards. Coming to truly know who and what you are is challenging when you constantly get messages directing your attention here, there, and everywhere, Having, in my view, the luxury to sort out one’s own mind is achieved more easily with solitude. It is one of the major reasons I ride and that the majority of my rides are alone.
Some of us require a large dose of peace and quiet and take measures to achieve it including where we live, long backpacking into wilderness areas or sailing journeys across the ocean where the nearest person may be days or weeks away.
12-18-13 | 10:09 AM
#507
Seat Sniffer
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 5,903
Likes: 3,037
From: SoCal
Bikes: Serotta Legend Ti; 2006 Schwinn Fastback Pro and 1996 Colnago Decor Super C96; 2003 Univega Alpina 700; 2000 Schwinn Super Sport
Someone recently asked a number of questions about how to chain up to drive in the snowy mountains. I thought I'd share my sage advice with the rest of you:
Relax. Do what I do.
1. Leave them in the can all winter until the freeze and rust up so bad, you can't even get them apart.
2. Pass all chain up areas, smirking and congratulating yourself that you're not one of those chumps that think chains really are required in R1 conditions.
3. Wait until your car is literally swimming in snow before you stop to put them on. Extra points if your car is stuck in a place the blocks the only exit to a parking lot.
4. Revel in the joy knowing that you finally get to use that shovel you've been toting around in your trunk for years to dig all the snow out from under your car and in the wheel wells.
5. At some point in the 90 or so minutes it takes you to dig the car loose, leave that shovel outside so you can lose it along with your wife's earrings.
6. Hear the cheery beep-beeping sound of the snowplow coming to clear out the parking lot, mere minutes after you've completed the task and parked your car. Rest comfy in the knowledge that you got a lot more exercise than most folks do before arriving at their destination.
Me? Still bitter? Nah.
1. Leave them in the can all winter until the freeze and rust up so bad, you can't even get them apart.
2. Pass all chain up areas, smirking and congratulating yourself that you're not one of those chumps that think chains really are required in R1 conditions.
3. Wait until your car is literally swimming in snow before you stop to put them on. Extra points if your car is stuck in a place the blocks the only exit to a parking lot.
4. Revel in the joy knowing that you finally get to use that shovel you've been toting around in your trunk for years to dig all the snow out from under your car and in the wheel wells.
5. At some point in the 90 or so minutes it takes you to dig the car loose, leave that shovel outside so you can lose it along with your wife's earrings.
6. Hear the cheery beep-beeping sound of the snowplow coming to clear out the parking lot, mere minutes after you've completed the task and parked your car. Rest comfy in the knowledge that you got a lot more exercise than most folks do before arriving at their destination.
Me? Still bitter? Nah.
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12-18-13 | 03:36 PM
#508
Senior Member
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 1,960
Likes: 1
From: Arizona
Bikes: Trek Domane 4.5, Trek 1500
I think one of the things missing in the life of many "modern day" folks is the opportunity for real solitude. For some the only solitude they know is driving to and from work with the radio on. I suspect the idea of spending time with just self and the thoughts that exist when there are no outside demands for our attention by others can seem foreign to some. Yet, on a daily basis we are bombarded by demands from others to pay attention to the things they direct us towards. Coming to truly know who and what you are is challenging when you constantly get messages directing your attention here, there, and everywhere, Having, in my view, the luxury to sort out one’s own mind is achieved more easily with solitude. It is one of the major reasons I ride and that the majority of my rides are alone.
12-21-13 | 02:08 AM
#509
Time for a change.
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 19,913
Likes: 7
From: 6 miles inland from the coast of Sussex, in the South East of England
Bikes: Dale MT2000. Bianchi FS920 Kona Explosif. Giant TCR C. Boreas Ignis. Pinarello Fp Uno.
Had to share this.
An elderly man in Oklahoma calls his son in New York and says, "I hate to ruin your day son, but I have to tell you that your mother and I are getting a divorce; 45 years of marriage... and that much misery is enough!" "Dad, what are you talking about?" the son yells. "We can't stand the sight of each other any longer," the old dad explained. "We're sick of each other, and I'm sick of talking about this, so you call your sister in Hong Kong and tell her!". Frantic, the son calls his sister, who explodes on the phone. "Like heck they're getting divorced," she shouts, "I'll take care of this." She calls her elderly father immediately, and screams at him, "You are not getting divorced. Don't do a single thing until I get there. I'm calling my brother back, and we'll both be there tomorrow. Until then, don't do a thing, you hear me?" she yelled as she hung up the phone. The old man hangs up his phone and turns to his wife. "Okay", he says, "it's all set. They're both coming for Christmas and paying their own air-fare."
Merry Christmas everybody.
An elderly man in Oklahoma calls his son in New York and says, "I hate to ruin your day son, but I have to tell you that your mother and I are getting a divorce; 45 years of marriage... and that much misery is enough!" "Dad, what are you talking about?" the son yells. "We can't stand the sight of each other any longer," the old dad explained. "We're sick of each other, and I'm sick of talking about this, so you call your sister in Hong Kong and tell her!". Frantic, the son calls his sister, who explodes on the phone. "Like heck they're getting divorced," she shouts, "I'll take care of this." She calls her elderly father immediately, and screams at him, "You are not getting divorced. Don't do a single thing until I get there. I'm calling my brother back, and we'll both be there tomorrow. Until then, don't do a thing, you hear me?" she yelled as she hung up the phone. The old man hangs up his phone and turns to his wife. "Okay", he says, "it's all set. They're both coming for Christmas and paying their own air-fare."
Merry Christmas everybody.
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12-21-13 | 08:28 AM
#510
Senior Member
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 529
Likes: 0
From: Long Island
Bikes: Leader 780-R; Rockhopper FSR;Trek 660; Kona Blast Hardtail
I think one of the things missing in the life of many "modern day" folks is the opportunity for real solitude. For some the only solitude they know is driving to and from work with the radio on. I suspect the idea of spending time with just self and the thoughts that exist when there are no outside demands for our attention by others can seem foreign to some. Yet, on a daily basis we are bombarded by demands from others to pay attention to the things they direct us towards. Coming to truly know who and what you are is challenging when you constantly get messages directing your attention here, there, and everywhere, Having, in my view, the luxury to sort out one’s own mind is achieved more easily with solitude. It is one of the major reasons I ride and that the majority of my rides are alone.
12-22-13 | 04:01 PM
#511
Administrator
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 34,329
Likes: 8,481
From: Hudson Valley, NY
Bikes: Merlin Cyrene '04; Bridgestone RB-1 '92
Had to share this.
An elderly man in Oklahoma calls his son in New York and says, "I hate to ruin your day son, but I have to tell you that your mother and I are getting a divorce; 45 years of marriage... and that much misery is enough!" "Dad, what are you talking about?" the son yells. "We can't stand the sight of each other any longer," the old dad explained. "We're sick of each other, and I'm sick of talking about this, so you call your sister in Hong Kong and tell her!". Frantic, the son calls his sister, who explodes on the phone. "Like heck they're getting divorced," she shouts, "I'll take care of this." She calls her elderly father immediately, and screams at him, "You are not getting divorced. Don't do a single thing until I get there. I'm calling my brother back, and we'll both be there tomorrow. Until then, don't do a thing, you hear me?" she yelled as she hung up the phone. The old man hangs up his phone and turns to his wife. "Okay", he says, "it's all set. They're both coming for Christmas and paying their own air-fare."
Merry Christmas everybody.
An elderly man in Oklahoma calls his son in New York and says, "I hate to ruin your day son, but I have to tell you that your mother and I are getting a divorce; 45 years of marriage... and that much misery is enough!" "Dad, what are you talking about?" the son yells. "We can't stand the sight of each other any longer," the old dad explained. "We're sick of each other, and I'm sick of talking about this, so you call your sister in Hong Kong and tell her!". Frantic, the son calls his sister, who explodes on the phone. "Like heck they're getting divorced," she shouts, "I'll take care of this." She calls her elderly father immediately, and screams at him, "You are not getting divorced. Don't do a single thing until I get there. I'm calling my brother back, and we'll both be there tomorrow. Until then, don't do a thing, you hear me?" she yelled as she hung up the phone. The old man hangs up his phone and turns to his wife. "Okay", he says, "it's all set. They're both coming for Christmas and paying their own air-fare."
Merry Christmas everybody.
Merry Christmas!
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See, this is why we can't have nice things. - - smarkinson
Where else but the internet can a bunch of cyclists go and be the tough guy? - - jdon
12-24-13 | 05:20 PM
#512
Senior Member
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 17,196
Likes: 761
From: Ann Arbor, MI
Bikes: 1980 Masi, 1984 Mondonico, 1984 Trek 610, 1980 Woodrup Giro, 2005 Mondonico Futura Leggera ELOS, 1967 PX10E, 1971 Peugeot UO-8
Is it just that we are the minority? That's asking us to simply be submissive.
Is it that we are not appreciative of your efforts? Some of us certainly are not but probably not all of us. But if we users really understood why what we don't like is necessary, we might be a little more sanguine in our submission. If the mods can share the rationale in an understandable way in one or two cases (your choice), that might help me, at least.
12-31-13 | 04:56 PM
#513
Administrator
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 34,329
Likes: 8,481
From: Hudson Valley, NY
Bikes: Merlin Cyrene '04; Bridgestone RB-1 '92
Barkeep, I'll be by a bit later. Please have my champagne ready. And lots of pretty girls.
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See, this is why we can't have nice things. - - smarkinson
Where else but the internet can a bunch of cyclists go and be the tough guy? - - jdon
01-01-14 | 08:45 AM
#515
Senior Member
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 6,647
Likes: 97
From: South Hutchinson Island
Bikes: Lectric Xpedition.
The intent was to make this like the Addiction thread over at the 41. The attempt failed just by picking the Pub name, which led many to believe this was about alkeehol. Doomed from the start, really.
Now there are fewer "fun" threads on the forum. Why bother when they'll just get moved elsewhere? Not complaining, mind you. Just the way it is.
If I'm elected mod, the only posts I'd move are ones that are overtly political. Religious threads would stay if they are relevant and if people behaved as respectfully and tolerantly as they say they are.
Now there are fewer "fun" threads on the forum. Why bother when they'll just get moved elsewhere? Not complaining, mind you. Just the way it is.
If I'm elected mod, the only posts I'd move are ones that are overtly political. Religious threads would stay if they are relevant and if people behaved as respectfully and tolerantly as they say they are.
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01-21-14 | 07:20 PM
#516
Pedals, Paddles and Poles
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 5,495
Likes: 69
From: Vegas Valley, NV
Bikes: Santa Cruz Tallboy, Ridley Noah, Scott Spark 20
Is there a dart board in here? I want to toss some darts!
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I think its disgusting and terrible how people treat Lance Armstrong, especially after winning 7 Tour de France Titles while on drugs!
I can't even find my bike when I'm on drugs. -Willie N.
I think its disgusting and terrible how people treat Lance Armstrong, especially after winning 7 Tour de France Titles while on drugs!
I can't even find my bike when I'm on drugs. -Willie N.
01-21-14 | 07:35 PM
#517
Senior Member
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 5,962
Likes: 1,381
From: SW Fl.
Bikes: 1999 DAHON Mariner, Day6 Semi Recumbent "FIREBALL", 1981 Custom Touring Paramount, 1983 Road Paramount, 2013 Giant Propel Advanced SL3, 2018 Specialized Red Roubaix Expert mech., 2002 Magna 7sp hybrid, 1976 Bassett Racing 45sp Cruiser
01-21-14 | 07:44 PM
#518
rebmeM roineS
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 16,230
Likes: 363
From: Metro Indy, IN
Bikes: Bacchetta Giro A20, RANS V-Rex, RANS Screamer
Haven't ridden a bike since the afternoon of Christmas Eve - Mother Nature has been abusing her children!
I could stand a round of darts with a dark beer in the non-tossing hand..............................
I could stand a round of darts with a dark beer in the non-tossing hand..............................
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Bacchetta Giro A20, RANS V-Rex, RANS Screamer
Bacchetta Giro A20, RANS V-Rex, RANS Screamer
01-22-14 | 10:23 AM
#519
Pedals, Paddles and Poles
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 5,495
Likes: 69
From: Vegas Valley, NV
Bikes: Santa Cruz Tallboy, Ridley Noah, Scott Spark 20
Our weather has been incredible for riding, but I am slacking miserably and missing out on the weather. MUST GET BUSY!
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I think its disgusting and terrible how people treat Lance Armstrong, especially after winning 7 Tour de France Titles while on drugs!
I can't even find my bike when I'm on drugs. -Willie N.
I think its disgusting and terrible how people treat Lance Armstrong, especially after winning 7 Tour de France Titles while on drugs!
I can't even find my bike when I'm on drugs. -Willie N.
01-31-14 | 10:23 AM
#520
Seat Sniffer
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 5,903
Likes: 3,037
From: SoCal
Bikes: Serotta Legend Ti; 2006 Schwinn Fastback Pro and 1996 Colnago Decor Super C96; 2003 Univega Alpina 700; 2000 Schwinn Super Sport
Oh the humanity!
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01-31-14 | 05:24 PM
#521
rebmeM roineS
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 16,230
Likes: 363
From: Metro Indy, IN
Bikes: Bacchetta Giro A20, RANS V-Rex, RANS Screamer
02-03-14 | 08:18 PM
#522
Administrator
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 34,329
Likes: 8,481
From: Hudson Valley, NY
Bikes: Merlin Cyrene '04; Bridgestone RB-1 '92
Barkeep, I need a drink. Some people in this forum are stressing me the **** out.
Excuse my language sir and make it a double while you're at it. Neat!
Excuse my language sir and make it a double while you're at it. Neat!
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See, this is why we can't have nice things. - - smarkinson
Where else but the internet can a bunch of cyclists go and be the tough guy? - - jdon
02-22-14 | 08:08 PM
#523
Veteran Racer
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 11,854
Likes: 913
From: Ciudad de Vacas, Tejas
Bikes: 34 frames + 80 wheels
03-24-14 | 02:05 PM
#524
Seat Sniffer
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 5,903
Likes: 3,037
From: SoCal
Bikes: Serotta Legend Ti; 2006 Schwinn Fastback Pro and 1996 Colnago Decor Super C96; 2003 Univega Alpina 700; 2000 Schwinn Super Sport
Lookie what I found cleaning up my office! I thought it long dead (haven't used her in 20 years), but I popped some N batteries in her and she woke up with the beautiful words "MEMORY LOST."
Yea baby. Let the nerdly walk down memory lane begin.
I wasn't too happy with the batteries I bought on line though. Check out the box:
Sheesh.
Yea baby. Let the nerdly walk down memory lane begin.
I wasn't too happy with the batteries I bought on line though. Check out the box:
Sheesh.
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04-08-14 | 08:09 PM
#525
Senior Member
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 1,283
Likes: 23
From: Okanagan, BC
Bikes: Cannondale Caad 8; Jamis Aurora Elite, Kona Disc road bike, Rocky Mntn Equipe, Apollo Imperial, KHS Aero Comp SS
Now THATS a real calculator (RPN)! I don't recognize the model though. I'm assuming it's an HP, of which I've had many over the years. Sadly, recent models have not been made nearly to the same quality as those through the 80's.
Here's an image of my first.