Originally Posted by gnome (Post 19642845)

[MENTION=29415]BillyD[/MENTION] cute grandchild. Enjoy your time with him or her.

Your shed has a major problem. The bike is hidden at the back where you can't get to it. It's feeling neglected and unloved. You need to fix that fast.

Originally Posted by Bah Humbug (Post 19643410)

I think I actually nailed a panning shot! This is one of AG's teammates from an organized ride last week. With He Who Shall Not Be Named, though I missed shooting him.

https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4195/3...8a488f69_c.jpg

Originally Posted by rpenmanparker (Post 19642959)

For bringing soft-shelled crabs and other goodies back from New Orleans. You got a problem with that?

Originally Posted by Heathpack (Post 19643127)

Schwag update:

One baseball cap that says WOOF on the front
Two reusable grocery sacks
Two red ball dog toys
Two blue tennis balls
Two orange bandanas
Three carabiners
Two pet food lids
One pill box

Asked Mr H how is goes with doglet and puppy. They were playing all afternoon and now are tuckered out.

http://i771.photobucket.com/albums/x...B89B4B4966.jpg

Originally Posted by WhyFi (Post 19643445)

Nice - looks good!

At first, this being BF and all, I thought, "AG was on a group ride with UMD? That's so bizarre - isn't he in CA?" And then I realized who you were referring to.

Originally Posted by datlas (Post 19642595)

:bday:

Originally Posted by datlas (Post 19642084)

So I went to get some Chipotle sofritas carry-out for lunch, and I decided to pop in to the LBS that is 3 store-fronts down. I figured maybe I should buy some NUUN or equivalent for next week's Spain trip.

It turns out the LBS is closed. It is part of a small local chain that was sold to Trek, and they are "closed for inventory" and apparently will open up tomorrow as Trek company stores.

I wonder if it's a sign that I should just buy the NUUN in Spain?

Originally Posted by Heathpack (Post 19643587)

I am intellectually and socially exhausted. Fly home tomorrow. Thank God! Although it's been a really great meeting.

Thankfully I did not drop my pants at the Neurology Diplomates' dinner. (Unlike some people.)

Yes, there was another open bar.

Originally Posted by seedsbelize (Post 19643360)

":bday:"

Originally Posted by datlas (Post 19642084)

So I went to get some Chipotle sofritas carry-out for lunch, and I decided to pop in to the LBS that is 3 store-fronts down. I figured maybe I should buy some NUUN or equivalent for next week's Spain trip.

It turns out the LBS is closed. It is part of a small local chain that was sold to Trek, and they are "closed for inventory" and apparently will open up tomorrow as Trek company stores.

I wonder if it's a sign that I should just buy the NUUN in Spain?

Originally Posted by Bah Humbug (Post 19643875)

Is the LBS the only place to get Nuun in PA? Here in Austin I can get it at the grocery store. It's much cheaper there, for extra #cheapskate approval.

Originally Posted by Velo Vol (Post 19643644)

Why the quotes?

Originally Posted by LAJ (Post 19643356)

This is self-supported. From what I understand, the hardest part about this whole thing, is finding food.

Originally Posted by datlas (Post 19643884)

Looks like he took my suggestion, ahem, literally.

Originally Posted by LAJ (Post 19643356)

This is self-supported. From what I understand, the hardest part about this whole thing, is finding food. This according to other club members that have done this.

https://transambikerace.com/rules/#content-wrapper

Trans Am Bike Race Archives - FelixWong.com

Originally Posted by datlas (Post 19643903)

So I feel really old, I helped my daughter buy tickets for a band that I never heard of.

Anyone ever hear of PVRIS? It's apparently pronounced like "paris" but in caps the "A" is upside down so written as "V."

:50: for real

Originally Posted by datlas (Post 19643895)

I have nothing but respect for those who do ultra-long rides/events/races.

That said, IMO the ideal length for a ride is 65-90 miles. More than about 100 and it starts to hurt and/or become less fun.

Originally Posted by datlas (Post 19643903)

So I feel really old, I helped my daughter buy tickets for a band that I never heard of.

Anyone ever hear of PVRIS? It's apparently pronounced like "paris" but in caps the "A" is upside down so written as "V."

:50: for real