[QUOTE=jeremywhitehorn]this [****** thing] is getting out of hand. is no one going to reference bill and ted's excellent adventure!?

Sorry im drawing a blank.. Never even heard of that movie, is it anything like Bill and teds ******-llent adventure?

Yes the swap.. im wondering about line up..or even camping out.. I know people that did that for the banff sale. Funny thing is I used to go the night before and get first pick (a-ha)

Nice frame jeremy, what are they gouging you to ship it?

you should get something like these handlebars with a deep drop stem and funky grips. Also a sparkly saddle and fluted cranks would be sweet.

Operator how trendy you are, didnt you know that pink is the new black?

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"****** berry fields forever" the ******s 1965 recorded in ******ster england

[QUOTE=paul_in_toronto]not sure yet but the seller says he only charges actual shipping costs (ie. no $30
packing fee" or whatever).

[QUOTE=jeremywhitehorn]Souds lke one of the good guys then. When I rediscovered Action figures I went nuts buying stuff off of ebay as faraway as australia (transformer toy still original packaging). One guy from the states however screwed me. He stuck the items in a huge box, it could have fit a box 1/4 the size.

In any case. I had a few tricks when getting stuff from the states, not everyone wants to play ball though.
If you can get them to write GIFT no value on the package, or value $15 as I believe anything under $20 is free of handling fee and tax. It can also be a sample, it can also be a warranty item. Any of these are clear of taxes and handling fees.

As for taking care of your frame. Aluminum foil shiny side is good for removing some rust. A bit of linseed oil poured inside your frame and sloshed around helps protect the tubes.

I'd be up for that. Let me know when/where. I'd be up for going for a shorter ride or laps someplace before or after the swap as well.

ps. free coffee at Starbucks today if you bring your own cup (for Earth Day).

Starbucks is evil - queue the greenpeace *****s.
Do you guys want to meet up before the swap meet starts? How about 10 at Moon Bean? (Note i'm going to be GTA passing it if it's wet or rainy).

Perhaps, but it's still decent quality free coffee. I'm also an espresso ***** and they're the only chain coffee place that can (on average) pull a proper cup I find. Given the choice between a chain and an indie shop that does espresso, the choice will always be the indie (unless I've had a bad shot there :P). I haven't found anywhere else within a couple blocks of my house that is consistent.

Also, yes, before the swap. I'm fairly certain it's going to be rainy though, but that's not going to stop me. I feel the need to stretch my legs. I'm not even *that* interested in the swap, I just want to get out on the bike for a bit.

Ok 8:30 is the earliest, unless I leave like now. Wait it starts at 9 right?

I'll be there at 9-something ... hopefully getting in early so i can power shop before work.

Hey TOBFers, if you aren't doing anything May5th in the evening time, drop into the Jet Fuel and check out our show. We've hooked up with a few local and out of town artists on a lil collaboration. All fun stuff though, and there will be drinks and coffee (of course) and a raffle and the artists will be there (Taliah is still a "maybe" right now, but maybe!, the works she's hanging with us are here and beautiful) Just 6 examples on the sneak preview thing, but there will be 14 bags and works by the other artists total 6-7. Lotsa fun people and good times.
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I agree that Charbucks coffee is quality free.

oh man.
I love that plum tree bag.

are we certain the swap starts at 9? :)

edit: also, does anyone here listen to Isis? Anyone going to the show this Thursday? Anyone want to go?

edit #2: Does anyone want to go see "METAL: A Headbanger's Journey" tomorrow at The Royal (College St, in Little Italy)? I think I'm definitely going to check it out. It's playing at 2:00 and 7:00. Here is their page, here is the official site, and here is the Rotten Tomatoes entry.

Very cool.. and yeah, the plum tree and the bonsai ones are both (coincidentally) very nice.

The gf's new tattoo:

- Japanese red maple branches across her back (think old Japanese watercolour print styles) w/ song birds sitting on them.
- Maple leaves blowing off the branches and going down her back, wrapping across her ribs and down her stomach.

Hellooo, awesomeness.

^^^nice. I'm starting to do some work for something again now that I'm getting a job that pays decently. :P

8:30 you at moonbean you lazy ******s^H^H^H^H^H^H^H.

^H

you nrrd

yeah i hate myself for it but one of the few espressos i enjoy is from starbucks. i guess that's the thing with evil corporations is that their quality control is top notch so one pull of espresso in timbucktoo is the same as one in toronto. i've searched long and hard for a bean that i like that is ****bucks but the only one that comes close is alternative grounds on roncesvalles. i'd me down for meeting for espresso and doing some laps before the swap. operator suggested 8:30? how about moonbeam at 8:30? if you get this in time that is... i'm a little drunk and i'm heading to bed so here's hoping that i make it there in time.

wait - scratch my 8:30 plans i have something on tap already. see i told you i was a little drunk. i may be at the swap at noon or so if it's raining so maybe see some of you homboy/girls there.

You want to meet up at 8:30 in the ****ing morning? Are you ****ing kidding me, man?

PS. I've wanted to get the illustrations from Gray's Anatomy (http://www.bartleby.com/107/) done as sleeves for a few years now. When the day finally comes that I find myself rolling in cash money, hopefully it'll happen.

Edit: Hahaha, oh God ... this hits close to home but it's still hilarious: http://www.sleevesclothing.com/mens/...nese_white.htm

http://www.sleevesclothing.com/mens/...nese_white.jpg

I hope its sleep.

[QUOTE=somnambulant]are we certain the swap starts at 9? :)

Starts at 10:00AM i know it’s gonna be raining but i really need to get out for a ride so hope its not pouring too hard. Post something in the morning when we can see what’s doing.
Cheers

Ok. meet 9:30 at Moonbean? And just checked, unless you're selling something it starts at 10am. GG.

I'm up with the birds, so it's all good. 9:30am at moonbeam sounds dandy.

Jeremy: you have my mobile number if you want to get in touch.

alright - before i go to bed i have to share this. check out the packaging from this chocolate easter bunny my mom gave me. i don't think i need to tell you why it's funny. mr munchie. c'mon. look at his best friend, giggles the squirrel. this made my easter.

Your mom? AHahahahh

j/k

The slippers on the Rabbit almost look like the mickey mouse condoms

oh dang.
I hate working on my bike when I'm dead tired.
just busted my cross brake levers. i'm going to sleep it off & i'm going to go brakeless starting tomorrow.