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Originally Posted by rck
(Post 19050875)
Haven't been posting much at all in the last 6 weeks. Partially because of my biking slowing down and frankly I've been tired. The reason for both is the same. I've been helping a friend who farms.
Usually this is pretty easy work. Helping to move equipment or making parts runs. Lately, however, we've been walking soybean fields picking weeds. It's a tough way to spend time as the beans are, in many places, chest high and tangled. Additionally, the temps having been in the upper 80's and 90's with high humidity, after 3-5 hours of that jumping on the bike isn't on the to do list. Mostly I come home, shower up and hit the sofa for a bit before getting up and of putzing about. On the up side, he buys lunch. :) Sounds a lot like work. You need a beer. :) How long til harvest and you farmers get a break? |
Wildwood-I'm not a farmer , I just help out occasionally. Here in wi some harvesting has all ready started. The rest will start pretty much in the next week or two depending on weather.
I actually like this time of the year. The fall colors are starting and the temps have begun to temper a bit. Its also fun to ride in the combine as my buddy has a jump seat in his. It can be quite hypnotic. |
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Bought a frameset for fall/winter tinkering.
Thought someone in the Pub might recommend how it should best be built? Dutch bike fits with my other 80s vintage euro bikes. Can anyone explain to me please, "'Pass the Dutchie' on the right" |
Originally Posted by Wildwood
(Post 19083588)
Bought a frameset for fall/winter tinkering.
Thought someone in the Pub might recommend how it should best be built? Dutch bike fits with my other 80s vintage euro bikes. Can anyone explain to me please, "'Pass the Dutchie' on the right" Pass the Dutchie is from a song by a brit boy band. It was supposed to be pass the "kouchie", which is a slang word for pot. The word dutchie, which is a slang word for a pot (think cooking) was a clever substitution so as not to offend the censorious. |
Originally Posted by rck
(Post 19101757)
. Pass the Dutchie is from a song by a brit boy band. It was supposed to be pass the "kouchie", which is a slang word for pot. The word dutchie, which is a slang word for a pot (think cooking) was a clever substitution so as not to offend the censorious.
So instead of 'Pass the Dutchie on the right', it should be 'Pass the Dutchie to the right'. at least in some places. Hmmfph - Well slap my fenders - nothing to do with vintage bikes at all. |
I cannot believe there is a Pub around here I didn't know about. Something hoppy please bartender...
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Originally Posted by making
(Post 19101793)
I cannot believe there is a Pub around here I didn't know about. Something hoppy please bartender...
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Batavus name may have roots shared with the Batavia a ship owned by the Dutch east india Company..
with it's own sordid history https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batavia_(ship) |
I think it has more to do with the geographic area. There was a Batavian Republic. Dictionary.com says Batavia is an antiquated (former) term for Holland.
I don't really know, any Dutch experts in the pub? |
Are there any GCN fans in here? I just ran across this 2 year old video that covers nutrition essentials for us folks in the 50+ forum!
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you gotta have rain to find rainbows. even double ones.
edit: life is good when the most important camera setting should have been wide angle lifescape. |
Hi!
Name on the sign out front caught my attention, couldn't resist take'in a look. What's the draft selection like? |
Originally Posted by BKE
(Post 19153614)
Hi!
Name on the sign out front caught my attention, couldn't resist take'in a look. What's the draft selection like? We drink alone... With nobody else. Just me and my 'ol Grandad. |
What? Jack and Jimmy don't drop in occasionally? No problem, I'll do the BYOB thing from now on.
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Originally Posted by rck
(Post 19050875)
Haven't been posting much at all in the last 6 weeks. Partially because of my biking slowing down and frankly I've been tired. The reason for both is the same. I've been helping a friend who farms.
Usually this is pretty easy work. Helping to move equipment or making parts runs. Lately, however, we've been walking soybean fields picking weeds. It's a tough way to spend time as the beans are, in many places, chest high and tangled. Additionally, the temps having been in the upper 80's and 90's with high humidity, after 3-5 hours of that jumping on the bike isn't on the to do list. Mostly I come home, shower up and hit the sofa for a bit before getting up and of putzing about. On the up side, he buys lunch. :) |
Cooler mornings are a welcome change.
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I lost over an hour and half of daylight between Oct 1 & Nov 1.
I feel ripped-off by the southern hemisphere. |
Cooler weather, time to do more bbq.
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There are going to be cases of severe lack of sleep in the morning, in Chicago! It only took 'em 108 years, but the Cubs did it tonight.
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Confucious says: 8:01 sunrise on rainy day makes a long, dark morning for early riser.
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I knew a crooked man, who walked a crooked mile;
but now I seen a crooked man, who rode his crooked mile. he didn't have a crooked smile, and smiled his way thru every mile. i hope to smile this kind smile, and show it off through every crooked mile. --- Anon (with apologies for any plagiarized thoughts/words) |
Every now and then I have a BRAIN FART for....
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.... a BrainFart for Humptulips! :eek::eek::eek: :innocent::innocent::innocent:
your thought & comments appreciated. Please keep it Bicycle related, as I was on a cross WA ride. Bikes on top of silver car are reflective evidence. |
Originally Posted by Wildwood
(Post 19198612)
.... a BrainFart for Humptulips! :eek::eek::eek: :innocent::innocent::innocent:
your thought & comments appreciated. Please keep it Bicycle related, as I was on a cross WA ride. Bikes on top of silver car are reflective evidence. And the object in front of the car is reflective evidence of ?? |
Originally Posted by BKE
(Post 19199710)
.......And the object in front of the car is reflective evidence of ??
The vertically oriented one? Upon reflection. ;) Evidence of one tired old man, if memory serves. :lol: |
Humptulips....hmmm, before I google it, my guess is it might be the village where Tiny Tim was raised ??
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