Affliction
04-14-26 | 09:32 AM
#1551
Klaatu..Verata..Necktie?
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 23,566
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From: SF Bay Area
Bikes: Litespeed Ultimate, Ultegra; Canyon Endurace, 105; Battaglin MAX, Chorus; Bianchi 928 Veloce; Ritchey Road Logic, Dura Ace; Cannondale R500 RX100; Schwinn Circuit, Sante; Lotus Supreme, Dura Ace
I had one of my favourite poverty meals for dinner. Hoppin' john with bread and butter. Desert of fresh pineapple and blueberries. Then second desert of tea biscuits and Mexican hot chocolate after the rain turned to snow.
Wound up being a near-vegetarian day for me. The hoppin' john had just a little bit of pork stock and bacon fat in it.
Wound up being a near-vegetarian day for me. The hoppin' john had just a little bit of pork stock and bacon fat in it.
So when I growed up, I sought something to have instead, and happened upon Hoppin John. Made a big pot of it for New Years. Loved it. Mrs. GJ, who generally loves all beans, told me she did NOT like black eyed peas. So much for THAT tradition. Haven't made it since.
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04-14-26 | 10:57 AM
#1554
Senior Member
Joined: Aug 2021
Posts: 891
Likes: 663
From: Santa Rosa, CA
Bikes: More than I have room for.
We had a roomba because we had two black labs that shed like crazy - and a cat. The darn thing would either choke on the dog hair or get wedged under the several pieces of furniture. We had to roomba proof the room with all sorts of cushions so the thing woudln’t get stuck or try to vacuum up electric cords. And then there was zero programming so it was totally random and missed big areas, besides going into the bathroom and closing the door on itself and bumping itself until its battery died. Gave the thing away to the Goodwill with lots of bad will.
There needs to be one that is methodical using a grid and can be programmed to the grid or recognize furniture and not go cave diving and get stuck - at least they have auto empty when the start getting full these days, but don’t know how much they have improved since am not interested in dumping a wad of cash on another.
There needs to be one that is methodical using a grid and can be programmed to the grid or recognize furniture and not go cave diving and get stuck - at least they have auto empty when the start getting full these days, but don’t know how much they have improved since am not interested in dumping a wad of cash on another.
04-14-26 | 11:10 AM
#1555
Should Be More Popular
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 46,116
Likes: 11,719
From: Malvern, PA (20 miles West of Philly)
Bikes: 1986 Alpine (steel road bike), 2009 Ti Habenero, 2013 Specialized Roubaix
Short ride today in LA to Griffith Park. The ride in the park was very good, some of the roads were closed to cars and it was very peaceful. The roads outside the park were a mixed bag, I only got one scary buzz/close call, but it was quite unnerving. Pics below for those who don’t follow my Strava. You can see Griffith Obervatory in the upper left of first pic.
04-14-26 | 11:11 AM
#1556
Not actually Tmonk
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 17,247
Likes: 6,056
From: San Diego, CA
Bikes: road, track, mtb
Short ride today in LA to Griffith Park. The ride in the park was very good, some of the roads were closed to cars and it was very peaceful. The roads outside the park were a mixed bag, I only got one scary buzz/close call, but it was quite unnerving. Pics below for those who don’t follow my Strava. You can see Griffith Obervatory in the upper left of first pic.
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04-14-26 | 11:13 AM
#1557
VFL For Life
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 53,851
Likes: 2,391
From: Knoxville, TN
Bikes: Velo Volmobile
Short ride today in LA to Griffith Park. The ride in the park was very good, some of the roads were closed to cars and it was very peaceful. The roads outside the park were a mixed bag, I only got one scary buzz/close call, but it was quite unnerving. Pics below for those who don’t follow my Strava. You can see Griffith Obervatory in the upper left of first pic.
04-14-26 | 11:18 AM
#1558
Should Be More Popular
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 46,116
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From: Malvern, PA (20 miles West of Philly)
Bikes: 1986 Alpine (steel road bike), 2009 Ti Habenero, 2013 Specialized Roubaix
Also, although super rare, if you had a more serious reaction (eg allergic reaction) it may be tough to tell which shot was the culprit if you got multiple ones.
The public health experts recommend getting them together because they prioritize getting people immunized and especially for underserved populations, you may not have a second chance. My patients are generally quite reliable so if I tell them come back in 2 weeks for another shot, they usually will.
04-14-26 | 11:22 AM
#1559
VFL For Life
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 53,851
Likes: 2,391
From: Knoxville, TN
Bikes: Velo Volmobile
04-14-26 | 11:31 AM
#1561
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 29,389
Likes: 13,426
From: In the foothills of Los Angeles County
I put about 30K miles on mine. Decided it was too stiff which may have had to do with running 23s @100psi or higher and the 3T Mutant bar and stem combo.
Bought the Gunnar and had them both for a while. Same tires and wheels and when I would get back on the Cannondale the difference was startling. Bone jarring, but not as stiff as the Tesch. I have a pic of it before I sold it but can't find it right now. It went to a good home.
Bought the Gunnar and had them both for a while. Same tires and wheels and when I would get back on the Cannondale the difference was startling. Bone jarring, but not as stiff as the Tesch. I have a pic of it before I sold it but can't find it right now. It went to a good home.
04-14-26 | 11:37 AM
#1562
VFL For Life
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 53,851
Likes: 2,391
From: Knoxville, TN
Bikes: Velo Volmobile
04-14-26 | 11:42 AM
#1563
Should Be More Popular
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 46,116
Likes: 11,719
From: Malvern, PA (20 miles West of Philly)
Bikes: 1986 Alpine (steel road bike), 2009 Ti Habenero, 2013 Specialized Roubaix
04-14-26 | 11:45 AM
#1564
Should Be More Popular
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 46,116
Likes: 11,719
From: Malvern, PA (20 miles West of Philly)
Bikes: 1986 Alpine (steel road bike), 2009 Ti Habenero, 2013 Specialized Roubaix
I put about 30K miles on mine. Decided it was too stiff which may have had to do with running 23s @100psi or higher and the 3T Mutant bar and stem combo.
Bought the Gunnar and had them both for a while. Same tires and wheels and when I would get back on the Cannondale the difference was startling. Bone jarring, but not as stiff as the Tesch. I have a pic of it before I sold it but can't find it right now. It went to a good home.
Bought the Gunnar and had them both for a while. Same tires and wheels and when I would get back on the Cannondale the difference was startling. Bone jarring, but not as stiff as the Tesch. I have a pic of it before I sold it but can't find it right now. It went to a good home.
04-14-26 | 11:45 AM
#1565
Old fart
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 26,324
Likes: 5,233
From: Appleton WI
Bikes: Several, mostly not name brands.
That's how it was for me. The first dose was just sore at the injection site. The second dose knocked me flat for a day. But it's still better than suffering through full-blown shingles. My daughter has had shingles attacks four times now, starting at age 10 (she's now 35). Insurance won't cover vaccination until age 50, and it's super-expensive if you have to pay out of pocket. She caught the latest one early enough that the physician was willing to prescribe acyclovir, which really limited the adverse effects.
04-14-26 | 12:45 PM
#1567
Klaatu..Verata..Necktie?
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 23,566
Likes: 17,037
From: SF Bay Area
Bikes: Litespeed Ultimate, Ultegra; Canyon Endurace, 105; Battaglin MAX, Chorus; Bianchi 928 Veloce; Ritchey Road Logic, Dura Ace; Cannondale R500 RX100; Schwinn Circuit, Sante; Lotus Supreme, Dura Ace
BTW, "Prime/Boost" gives you vastly better antibody titers than a single shot. We* use it with mice to get more and better antibody specificities.
*Not so much "we" anymore, now that I'm retired. More "they".
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"Don't take life so serious-it ain't nohow permanent."
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"Don't take life so serious-it ain't nohow permanent."
"Everybody's gotta be somewhere." - Eccles
04-14-26 | 12:51 PM
#1568
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 29,389
Likes: 13,426
From: In the foothills of Los Angeles County
It was a great bike for smooth roads and good for climbing. I rode the thing for 5 years but I was only 48 or so when I got it. I think the roads around here are worse now and the Seven actually feels similar to that CAAD5. Not as stiff and a shorter top tube while having a 2cm taller seat tube (virtual). Of course, I now use 28s at lower pressures. It would be interesting to take it for a ride now.
04-14-26 | 01:17 PM
#1569
climber has-been
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 9,145
Likes: 6,039
From: Palo Alto, CA
Bikes: Scott Addict RC Pro & R1, Felt Z1
After yesterday's double jab, Apple Health tells me:
- sleep score down
- resting heart rate up
- HRV down
- body temperature high
Probably.
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04-14-26 | 01:26 PM
#1570
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 29,389
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From: In the foothills of Los Angeles County
04-14-26 | 01:27 PM
#1571
Senior Member
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 45,139
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That’s a very big corral. The fence was recently rebuilt by Amish. I’ve mucked it numerous times. And there are even two shelters. There is also a very large feeder. Tuesdays the farm is open to the public. It sells buckets of fruits and vegetables. The animals aren’t dumb. They know what Tuesdays mean.
Skittles and Cookie.
Skittles and Cookie.
04-14-26 | 01:44 PM
#1573
Should Be More Popular
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 46,116
Likes: 11,719
From: Malvern, PA (20 miles West of Philly)
Bikes: 1986 Alpine (steel road bike), 2009 Ti Habenero, 2013 Specialized Roubaix
04-14-26 | 02:15 PM
#1574
climber has-been
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 9,145
Likes: 6,039
From: Palo Alto, CA
Bikes: Scott Addict RC Pro & R1, Felt Z1
