I hope the next one is in the summer. Beer+Park+Eclipse=FUN...-20 windchill ?...not so much. Must be completely stunning up north.

it's not bad when you're in a hot tub! the solar eclipse is on august 1st, right?

I was planning on trying to take some eclipse pics but freaking cold + I forgot that I loaned out my tripod = blurry reddish moon-shaped object.

EDIT: OK, this one ain't so bad -- for those who can't make it outside / living in the southern hemisphere:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2332/...6c62e2d827.jpg

You guys keep talkin' about this hot tub, but until you invite me over I'm going to be very disappointed in the both of you. :D

I vote that the next scotch party takes place in the hot tub.

Of course, now I'm thinking about the SNL skit with Will Ferrell and I'm both laughing and a little freaked out at the prospect of sharing a hot tub with this crew.. ;) http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/58c273a4f9

Also: lunar eclipses happen way too often for me to get that excited about staring out my window at them, particularly when it's nasty cold out, but also when I'm downtown in a large urban center.

Next one is in 2010 s0mnambulant

P/S *****slap!

Yeah, I know, which fully backs up my 'they happen regularly' statement. :)

i can't believe that about eugene! he was always such a friendly guy really helpful mechanic. for some reason i remember it being the first bike shop i went into where i was on a first name basis a mechanic. well it's too bad, he'll be missed i'm sure.

i'm surprised no one has mentioned all the unfortunate/odd new happening on the same day as an eclipse. coincidence!?

This actually happened last Tuesday but it never occured to me to say anything here :( Eugene was a great guy

Here's the info-

Eugene Yao (Urbane Cyclist)
He passed away peacefully on Feb. 12, 2008.

Visitation on Fri, Feb 22.
2 - 9pm
@ Cardinal Funeral Home
366 Bathurst Street (north of Dundas)

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Celebration of Eugene's Life
Sat, Feb 23.
4 - 6pm
Cecil Community Centre
58 Cecil Street

He was AWESOME and a really compassionate guy. I wouldn't be nearly into bikes today if it wasn't for him.

So who is officially in for tomorrow night's scotch consumption? I need to figure out how many cocktail weenies to pick up. ;)

So far from here, Cam, Dan, Sham, Myself..and possibly Chris. Blow off the mixing Wes...a man's got to have priorities dammit!

When Cavern Cycles was an obscure, underground shop, Eugene was the first guy to help us out with stock. He gave us great deals on stuff, when no-one else would, and actually enabled us to grow our business. When his business partners objected to him helping us, he went to bat and made the effort to continue our working relationship. Top-Notch person. On the rare occasion I found myself at Urbane, he was the one I always asked for. He will be missed. K.

I'm definitely in.

wish i could but i'm working as usual. and i just got a new bottle too!

Yar, I'll be there.

I finished my Razesa re-build last week but there is a lot of ice outside and haven't taken her out yet, just on the rollers. It rides better than it did before as the wheelset is stiffer. I cannot find the original 600 chainrings, they will probably turn up one day but for now the chainrings look a little out of place as they are newish 105 rings on an old 600 Arabesque crank....

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j1...z/snowy065.jpg

that is CLEAN! I really like the build.

nice one man!!

Indeed! That's lovely.

Where will consumption of said liquids be taking place?

Chez Cavernmech.

Can I come as your date?

That is a sweet looking bike!

All are welcome...the only prerequisite being everyone needs to bring a bottle. If you are coming as Wes's date perhaps we can let ya skive in on his bottle. Otherwise pick one up. cavit8 posted up a link to help you choose a good one if you are unfamiliar with the different regions. It would be nice if we could represent as many different regions and distillery's as possible. This is what I have on hand. Highland Malts...Dalwhinnie 16yr...Glengoyne 17yr...Strathisla 12yr. Islays...Lagavulin 16yr...Ardbeg 10yr. Not sure what everyone else is bringing?

Thanks for the compliments on the new build, I just have to track down some Razesa decals to complete it.

I'd like to come out, I have a new bottle of Johnny Walker Black that I picked up when I was last in the States, are blends kosher or frowned upon? My mom is in Scotland right now, what should I ask her to bring back?

http://www.amgentourofcalifornia.com...urTracker.html

wow amazing pictures from the coastal highway....requires flash player 9
coolest race tracker EVAR!!

I'm in - where is chez cavernmechs place located? Ze fashionable time to arrive?

Is that really live? That was a really slow wheel change from neutral suport.

indeed it was..you'll need to forgive the camera work and commentary... The Americans, they are learning, but the race is beautiful.

I ain't cheap! I still say we stick to the original theme that everyone brings a bottle. We don't water WATER DOWN the original concept too much.

(see what I did there?)

Well, there goes my productivity!

Booyakasha!!!!!
The PIP and camera selector ..cool toys

wow track the riders ...zoom in ..select a rider and you can watch the icons change position in the break