Hi From the Other Vancouver...
02-02-07, 05:37 PM
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Hi From the Other Vancouver...
...Washington that is. For those of you who are not familiar with Pacific Northwest, Vancouver is just across the Columbia River from our neighbor Portland, Oregon.
I am returning to cycling after a very long absence, 35 yrs. In my early 20's I did quite alot of self supported touring, but other priorities got in the way of cycling. A familiar story to a lot of you I'm sure. I'm amazed at the changes! The technology has advanced so far from when I was riding, for all intents and purposes I'm starting over(not a bad thing!). The resources that are available are equally as incredible, Bike Forums being one of them.
Anyway, I'm pleased to be back, and even more pleased that my wife has taken an interest and is riding with me. We are looking forward to many biking adventures in the future!
I am returning to cycling after a very long absence, 35 yrs. In my early 20's I did quite alot of self supported touring, but other priorities got in the way of cycling. A familiar story to a lot of you I'm sure. I'm amazed at the changes! The technology has advanced so far from when I was riding, for all intents and purposes I'm starting over(not a bad thing!). The resources that are available are equally as incredible, Bike Forums being one of them.
Anyway, I'm pleased to be back, and even more pleased that my wife has taken an interest and is riding with me. We are looking forward to many biking adventures in the future!
02-02-07, 05:50 PM
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Welcome, and welcome back. You only have to remember three things on this forum
Enjoy the crowd.
- NYC Riders want to kick your @ss
- Listen to Coffee Brown...she knows everything
- Bikes become irrelevant if pie is mentioned in a string
Enjoy the crowd.
02-02-07, 08:00 PM
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Welcome to BF.
When we lived in Olympia (many, many years ago), my folks (and I) drove through Vancouver many times on our way to visit friends in Portland, so I know exactly where it is.
Coffee (spelled Koffee) is no longer with us. R.I.P.
When we lived in Olympia (many, many years ago), my folks (and I) drove through Vancouver many times on our way to visit friends in Portland, so I know exactly where it is.
Originally Posted by umpadumpy
Welcome, and welcome back. You only have to remember three things on this forum
- NYC Riders want to ...
- Listen to Coffee Brown...she knows everything
- Bikes become irrelevant if pie is mentioned in a string
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The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love. - Psalm 103:8
I am a cyclist. I am not the fastest or the fittest. But I will get to where I'm going with a smile on my face.
02-05-07, 09:48 AM
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Originally Posted by umpadumpy
Welcome, and welcome back. You only have to remember three things on this forum
- NYC Riders want to kick your @ss
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HHCMF - Take pride in your ability to amaze lesser mortals! - MikeR
We demand rigidly defined areas of doubt and uncertainty!
02-05-07, 09:52 AM
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pedal lber, welcome from the SAME Washington!
Check out the Pacific Northwest regional forum and post to this thread:
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...=222131&page=7
We've a few members from Vancouver besides you, you might all manage to get up a ride.
Welcome to BF!
East Hill
Check out the Pacific Northwest regional forum and post to this thread:
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...=222131&page=7
We've a few members from Vancouver besides you, you might all manage to get up a ride.
Welcome to BF!
East Hill
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02-05-07, 01:09 PM
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Welcome, I live a little further South but work in Portland. I pass through the Couve quite often visiting friends.
