The Aussie Thread- Part 2
#826
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Originally Posted by Thylacine
Maybe because racing sucks?
I agree. Too much effort and pain for minimal reward.
Racing is like sticking a butter knife in a powerpoint.
#827
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Originally Posted by ed073
I agree. Too much effort and pain for minimal reward. Racing is like sticking a butter knife in a powerpoint. 

#828
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you guys see that Sheldon Brown thread?
He actually got on there to query some criticism
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...491#post957491
He actually got on there to query some criticism

https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...491#post957491
#829
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Originally Posted by rockmuncher
speaking from experience ed?
lol....I did get electrocuted by my washing machine one day. That was interesting, to say the least.
#830
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So how was the very loud party in drab city? Many beers consumed, sunburn, frazzled ear-drums?
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Originally Posted by ed073
lol....I did get electrocuted by my washing machine one day. That was interesting, to say the least.
#832
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Originally Posted by rockmuncher
So how was the very loud party in drab city? Many beers consumed, sunburn, frazzled ear-drums?
(read: Ed didn't get any corporate freebies, so he's pissed off with the whole thing)
#833
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Originally Posted by rockmuncher
When I started work I was servicing computery type things - mostly Sanyo 555's. The power switch was on the front, and there were many a hazy morning where I would (unwisely) place both hands on the front panel only to touch the exposed Active terminal on the rear of the switch. It's an amazing wake up call. And I never learnt from the experience


Yep....it's a reminder you've got a central nervous system, that's for shizzle. There's no pain quite like it.
#834
Originally Posted by ed073
I agree. Too much effort and pain for minimal reward.
Racing is like sticking a butter knife in a powerpoint.
Racing is like sticking a butter knife in a powerpoint.

#835
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Mmmmmm.... yummy endorphins
...followed a coupla hours later by the seratonin wash... Mmmmmmm... afternoon nap...
...followed a coupla hours later by the seratonin wash... Mmmmmmm... afternoon nap...
#836
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Originally Posted by rockmuncher
Mmmmmmm... afternoon nap...
I could go for one of those today.....George Costanza-style, under my desk.
#837
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Ho hum. This thread is starting to suck. I'm going to miss cricket soon.
#838
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Originally Posted by Expatriate
Ho hum. This thread is starting to suck. I'm going to miss cricket soon.
Last edited by crank'n; 03-08-05 at 03:49 AM.
#839
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Sorry you missed the sarcasm there. I don't care for cricket, but my wife used to play indoor cricket so she makes me watch it. I find it as exciting as golf and bowling. When the chappies on here start going off about the games, I drift off to sleep. But I suppose that's better than nothing. No Tiger sarcasm, no Munchie wit, no 531 with his bling and crack. No ed with his Seinfield references. And Climbo, what the hell is up with the NHL avatar?
#842
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Ouch...nasty crack.
#843
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It's a bit too early for a close up of someone's crack. Wait, it's never a good time.
#846
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Trek 4500 acquired. A bit big, but it'll do for a Saturday smash. Any takers?
#848
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Originally Posted by rockmuncher
Trek 4500 acquired. A bit big, but it'll do for a Saturday smash. Any takers?
Climbo, did you see the thread re: the 'spirit level' device on the bars?
#849
from cyclingnews.com
"Scott plans to help break down the barriers by bringing Eddy Merckx to Australia and staging an attempt on the Canberra-Sydney record by Quick Step's Michael Rogers, the aim being to expose more of Sydney's population to cycling and lay the groundwork for future growth. Dollars may be hard to find, but Scott seems determined to do his bit to lift the profile of the sport in Sydney. "
"Scott plans to help break down the barriers by bringing Eddy Merckx to Australia and staging an attempt on the Canberra-Sydney record by Quick Step's Michael Rogers, the aim being to expose more of Sydney's population to cycling and lay the groundwork for future growth. Dollars may be hard to find, but Scott seems determined to do his bit to lift the profile of the sport in Sydney. "
#850
Originally Posted by pshaw
Probably, Wifes inter-state all week so need to check plans.
Climbo, did you see the thread re: the 'spirit level' device on the bars?
Climbo, did you see the thread re: the 'spirit level' device on the bars?




