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12-02-18, 08:58 PM
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Speaking of panoramas. Who wants to go fatbiking on Mars?
https://www.360cities.net/image/mars...solar-day-2082
12-02-18, 09:08 PM
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12-02-18, 09:33 PM
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Anyway, a guy I knew that was in his early 60s, trim, non-smoker and looked like he was the picture of health, had a heart attack and died while shoveling wet snow a few years ago. The entire time that I was shoveling the heavy, wet snow from the drive last week with my proper snow shovel, I kept thinking of the poor guy. I now have a brand new 2-stage blower.
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12-02-18, 09:35 PM
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12-03-18, 05:00 AM
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Here is the big city there is a large subset of cyclists who have contempt for everyone, including motorists, pedestrians and other cyclists. With respect to the latter two classes, they do things like chase you out of crosswalks and buzz you on trails. Surprisingly (to me anyway), many of them are fit, experienced men in their 20s and 30s. Very aggressive, like they are on 'roids or something. A few weeks ago I was standing on a island in a busy intersection waiting for the walk signal when one such fellow forced me to jump out of his way because he wanted to ride onto the island using the curb cut. He would have hit me if I hadn't moved. I routinely get buzzed when riding to work. This summer I nearly got rear ended by another cyclist when I didn't want to risk blowing a light. Several years ago a cyclists knocked down a pedestrian crossing an intersection legally on his way to catch a train home from work. The pedestrian fell, hit his head, fell into a coma and later died. He was a paralegal at a law firm, Family man with a couple of kids. The cyclist got up, straightened his handlebars and rode off. He's never been identified.
I'm really sick of it.
I'm really sick of it.
12-03-18, 05:10 AM
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Good tip. I will remember that next time I have a stubborn cassette.
12-03-18, 06:52 AM
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So my office is having a "secret santa" thing where we are each supposed to buy a small gift daily the week of 12/17-12/21 for one of the staff members. I agreed to participate in the holiday spirit, but I have no idea what to buy her. I am guessing little bike goodies are not going to be appreciated.
12-03-18, 06:55 AM
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So my office is having a "secret santa" thing where we are each supposed to buy a small gift daily the week of 12/17-12/21 for one of the staff members. I agreed to participate in the holiday spirit, but I have no idea what to buy her. I am guessing little bike goodies are not going to be appreciated.
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12-03-18, 07:15 AM
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So my office is having a "secret santa" thing where we are each supposed to buy a small gift daily the week of 12/17-12/21 for one of the staff members. I agreed to participate in the holiday spirit, but I have no idea what to buy her. I am guessing little bike goodies are not going to be appreciated.
12-03-18, 08:41 AM
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I believe this is supposed to be a low-price gift daily for a week. I would ordinarily just get chocolates or other yummy edibles, but the person is a bit heavy so I don't know if that's wise. I will figure something out.
12-03-18, 08:45 AM
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Here is the big city there is a large subset of cyclists who have contempt for everyone, including motorists, pedestrians and other cyclists. With respect to the latter two classes, they do things like chase you out of crosswalks and buzz you on trails. Surprisingly (to me anyway), many of them are fit, experienced men in their 20s and 30s. Very aggressive, like they are on 'roids or something. A few weeks ago I was standing on a island in a busy intersection waiting for the walk signal when one such fellow forced me to jump out of his way because he wanted to ride onto the island using the curb cut. He would have hit me if I hadn't moved. I routinely get buzzed when riding to work. This summer I nearly got rear ended by another cyclist when I didn't want to risk blowing a light. Several years ago a cyclists knocked down a pedestrian crossing an intersection legally on his way to catch a train home from work. The pedestrian fell, hit his head, fell into a coma and later died. He was a paralegal at a law firm, Family man with a couple of kids. The cyclist got up, straightened his handlebars and rode off. He's never been identified.
I'm really sick of it.
I'm really sick of it.
12-03-18, 08:51 AM
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Nuts? Fat people gotta eat too and that might displace something less healthy.
12-03-18, 09:27 AM
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Maybe. I just asked a colleague for advice and she said to get inexpensive "stocking stuffers," I have a lot to learn!
12-03-18, 09:32 AM
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So my office is having a "secret santa" thing where we are each supposed to buy a small gift daily the week of 12/17-12/21 for one of the staff members. I agreed to participate in the holiday spirit, but I have no idea what to buy her. I am guessing little bike goodies are not going to be appreciated.
12-03-18, 09:43 AM
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This happened Friday night about 4 blocks from my house:
https://patch.com/pennsylvania/philadelphia/armed-men-ransack-home-midnight-home-invasion-philly-police
My first thought was that the victim must have a been a trusting elderly person, but I see she had her iPhone and laptop stolen. Or is that ageist?
https://patch.com/pennsylvania/philadelphia/armed-men-ransack-home-midnight-home-invasion-philly-police
My first thought was that the victim must have a been a trusting elderly person, but I see she had her iPhone and laptop stolen. Or is that ageist?
12-03-18, 09:45 AM
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12-03-18, 01:47 PM
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Community garden across the street from my place.
12-03-18, 02:07 PM
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Here is the big city there is a large subset of cyclists who have contempt for everyone, including motorists, pedestrians and other cyclists. With respect to the latter two classes, they do things like chase you out of crosswalks and buzz you on trails. Surprisingly (to me anyway), many of them are fit, experienced men in their 20s and 30s. Very aggressive, like they are on 'roids or something. A few weeks ago I was standing on a island in a busy intersection waiting for the walk signal when one such fellow forced me to jump out of his way because he wanted to ride onto the island using the curb cut. He would have hit me if I hadn't moved. I routinely get buzzed when riding to work. This summer I nearly got rear ended by another cyclist when I didn't want to risk blowing a light. Several years ago a cyclists knocked down a pedestrian crossing an intersection legally on his way to catch a train home from work. The pedestrian fell, hit his head, fell into a coma and later died. He was a paralegal at a law firm, Family man with a couple of kids. The cyclist got up, straightened his handlebars and rode off. He's never been identified.
I'm really sick of it.
I'm really sick of it.
PS: Thanks LAJ for action on one thread.
12-03-18, 02:26 PM
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So...A few days after Thanksgiving I ordered some bib tights from REI. Was told they were backordered and would be available in mid-December. A few days ago I got a ship notice from REI. Great, I thought. They came in early. Package delivered today. Inside the package was a pair of women's 3/4 tights with pad in size small. Seems my shipping label got put on someone else's package. Not sure how/why that happened since my item is still backordered. REI told me to keep the item. Maybe my ex would like them. If not, I will donate them.
12-03-18, 02:46 PM
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I know who to blame, but I can't say his name or I will get demerits for posting P&R content. Sad!
12-03-18, 03:18 PM
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12-03-18, 03:30 PM
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Ahhh Mexico. At 8 AM it couldn't be done today, even though it was the second appointment(the first failed also). So I said I'd leave the car overnight, and get it tomorrow. I drove home 3 1/2 hours later. No worries if I am inconvenienced, but notice is taken if they are.
12-03-18, 04:16 PM
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12-03-18, 04:19 PM
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Transported 3 puppies as part of Freedom Train Transport, came out of a high kill shelter in Soith Carolina, heading to Manchester NH. We picked them up in Bennington Vermont, and handed them off in Keene, NH for the last leg to Manchester. One had to be crated due to a leg injury, one lucky girl slept on my lap for our leg of the trip.
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12-03-18, 04:22 PM
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Vol, is that you?
Frozen stiff. Didn't we tell him not to mess around in places that have REAL winters?
Frozen stiff. Didn't we tell him not to mess around in places that have REAL winters?
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