Originally Posted by topslop1 (Post 19596036)

Telling you I feel like I'm driving a monster truck with the plus size 27.5's. It's not the most nimble creature out there... but it'll roll over everything. Definitely the end of world bike tire size.

Originally Posted by jtaylor996 (Post 19595240)

Once upon a time I did 23 miles with the A group of the same club [MENTION=411791]topslop1[/MENTION] was riding with. 3 times, actually. These were all on long rides (70+ miles), so they were not going fast like they do on the weeknight rides. That's the key. Wait until they're going slow, then POUNCE!

Actually, all three of those times were terrible mistakes on my part, and were a prelude to terrible second halves of rides for me.

Originally Posted by Bah Humbug (Post 19596029)

Ruling out gout, which I suspected based on previous experience.

Originally Posted by datlas (Post 19596056)

I try to refrain from calling out bad medical management, but there really is no role in checking uric acid for suspected acute gout. Trust me on this one.

Here is a citation, in case you want evidence: Uric Acid Levels During Acute Gout Attacks - NEJM Journal Watch

Originally Posted by topslop1 (Post 19596050)

When you know that within a minute and thirty into the ride that you've made a horrible mistake... I was like, yup, nope, over reached with this one. Luckily there were a few others that wanted to ride a touch slower. I've gotta bring up a legitimate facebook acct and start uploading some rides. Less drinking - more riding - I'm moving in the right direction (this week anyhow).

I'm waiting until the fall for road bike deals from Mike right?

Originally Posted by indyfabz (Post 19596048)

Are you saying you have never seen a bumper sticker, t-shirt, etc., with the "Ithaca is Gorges" slogan on it? When I was younger, someone on my block had the bumper sticker on their car. I always thought it was the stupidest slogan in the world. Then in 2006 I did the Bon Ton Roulet, which is a week long supported tour in the Finger Lakes region. On the penultimate day we rode through Ithaca, right past the a store filled with "Ithaca is Gorges" souvenirs. I nearly blew a bolt.


http://www.frontiernet.net/~ithacaisgorges/LRlogo.jpg

Originally Posted by BillyD (Post 19595859)

Thanks for all the well wishes and support, you folks.

The session was very positive. I was pretty well read up in advance, but still, of course, I learned some new stuff. Last week I was leaning toward radiation, then after the readings I was leaning toward surgery, now I'm leaning toward radiation again. But I'll give my surgeon his chance to sway me more, you never know. I'll keep you posted . . . not 50+ style, but when it's significant. :)

Originally Posted by datlas (Post 19596056)

I try to refrain from calling out bad medical management, but there really is no role in checking uric acid for suspected acute gout. Trust me on this one.

Here is a citation, in case you want evidence: Uric Acid Levels During Acute Gout Attacks - NEJM Journal Watch

Originally Posted by BillyD (Post 19595859)

But I'll give my surgeon his chance to sway me more

Originally Posted by indyfabz (Post 19596048)

Are you saying you have never seen a bumper sticker, t-shirt, etc., with the "Ithaca is Gorges" slogan on it? When I was younger, someone on my block had the bumper sticker on their car. I always thought it was the stupidest slogan in the world. Then in 2006 I did the Bon Ton Roulet, which is a week long supported tour in the Finger Lakes region. On the penultimate day we rode through Ithaca, right past the a store filled with "Ithaca is Gorges" souvenirs. I nearly blew a bolt.


http://www.frontiernet.net/~ithacaisgorges/LRlogo.jpg

Originally Posted by LAJ (Post 19596009)

Back then, things were a Ball of Confusion, though many were on Cloud Nine. Of course, Psychedelic Shack was the destination of choice.

Originally Posted by BillyD (Post 19596162)

We played Psychedelic Shack until the grooves were worn off. Then we got another one and resumed.

The same with Sly and the Family Stone. To this day I'll still play those beats 3 or 4 times a year.

They're why I'm hard of hearing now. :roflmao2:

Originally Posted by Trsnrtr (Post 19596107)

We're here for you, Bill. :thumb:

Originally Posted by rpenmanparker (Post 19596015)

I forgot to ask. Who are Puck and Soundgarden?

Originally Posted by Velo Vol (Post 19596124)

Unbiased advice.

Originally Posted by LAJ (Post 19596173)

Absolutely correct on all counts. Good stuff all around. :)

Originally Posted by rpenmanparker (Post 19596110)

How do you diagnose it?

Originally Posted by datlas (Post 19596206)

Definitive diagnosis involves looking at joint fluid under a microscope for uric acid crystals. But you can be pretty sure it's gout most of the time by talking to the patient and doing a good exam. If it's red, hot, and very tender at the joint where big toe meets the foot (the first MTP joint), it's very likely gout.

Originally Posted by indyfabz (Post 19595800)

Just made the short walk to the printer and back. Someone's deodorant has failed them today. There are only a few people in today so I have narrowed it down.

Originally Posted by WhyFi (Post 19595668)

I blame Puck ....

Originally Posted by BillyD (Post 19596162)

We played Psychedelic Shack until the grooves were worn off. Then we got another one and resumed.

Originally Posted by datlas (Post 19596244)

The only Puck I know of is Wolfgang. I must be old.

Originally Posted by BillyD (Post 19596243)

This photo from the college days comes to mind, entitled "Friday Night". This was EVERY Friday night. :lol:

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i3...ridayNight.jpg


Where I came from you had to be fly when you went out BITD, unlike today. And there was nothing fly-er that an alpaca sweater with mohair slacks, Texas heat be damned. :lol:

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i3...illsAlpaca.jpg

No better memories, your college days. :)