Addiction XXXVIII
08-16-14, 10:33 PM
#4601
Casually Deliberate
Originally Posted by LesterOfPuppets
I probably smile too much. It creeped out the Belgians.
#proudtobeanamerican
Defending the American Smile | Western Europe | Travels | Francis Tapon
#proudtobeanamerican
Defending the American Smile | Western Europe | Travels | Francis Tapon
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08-16-14, 10:42 PM
#4602
Casually Deliberate
Originally Posted by 3alarmer
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...personally, I am fine in a Starbucks s long as they don't call the cops on me. #beenhandcuffedbefore
...personally, I am fine in a Starbucks s long as they don't call the cops on me. #beenhandcuffedbefore
08-16-14, 10:53 PM
#4603
Casually Deliberate
Originally Posted by LesterOfPuppets
I tried to help VV out. Deery Lou makes the ladies smile and you can sense that even through the internet. But noooo, he had to stick with his scowling bear.
Woah, Opera is saying internet is not proper. Suggestions are capitalized Internet or all-caps INTERNET. Crazy.
Woah, Opera is saying internet is not proper. Suggestions are capitalized Internet or all-caps INTERNET. Crazy.
08-16-14, 11:02 PM
#4604
Casually Deliberate
Originally Posted by rjones28
some nsfw language
I love that guy.
08-16-14, 11:10 PM
#4605
Casually Deliberate
Originally Posted by LesterOfPuppets
It's paved but Mother Nature is taking it back. The center ridge is almost continuous pavement, maybe three small segments of gravel. Of course if you encounter other trail users at least one of you has to use the gravelly, weedy, grassy bits.
Every time this section gets mentioned on Bike Portland some crybabies whine that it needs to be repaved. Of course I post a reply stating that paving stuff is bad for the environment. I don't think I've ever gotten a reply to that yet
Every time this section gets mentioned on Bike Portland some crybabies whine that it needs to be repaved. Of course I post a reply stating that paving stuff is bad for the environment. I don't think I've ever gotten a reply to that yet
08-16-14, 11:57 PM
#4606
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[h=2]History of Asphalt[/h]
08-17-14, 01:20 AM
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Originally Posted by datlas
Cycling is one of my passions. Is there a problem here?
08-17-14, 01:29 AM
#4608
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Originally Posted by 3alarmer
...handsome couple. Are you wearing a zoot suit under that overcoat ? Needs a song from guys and Dolls for full effect.
And no, not packing heat. There are laws in Oz against that. But if I was that way inclined, the coat would be a handy conceal apparatus.
08-17-14, 02:06 AM
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Originally Posted by datlas
Cycling is one of my passions. Is there a problem here?
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08-17-14, 04:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Velo Vol
Some people need to take a vacation from themselves.
08-17-14, 05:56 AM
#4612
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Thank you @LesterOfPuppets, @3alarmer, @Pirkaus!
A little tight this am, but I think it's going to stay attached.
A little tight this am, but I think it's going to stay attached.
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Originally Posted by Koyote
That's just another bogeyman you socio-economically less-advantaged angry old white dudes like to harp on about, as you lament the fact that you are no longer kings with your HS diplomas and stay-at-home wives.
08-17-14, 06:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Velo Vol
Some people need to take a vacation from themselves.
My friend says he wants an early start for today's ride. He is coming by at 6AM local time.
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Addiction is all about class.
08-17-14, 06:35 AM
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Originally Posted by datlas
Not this guy!
My friend says he wants an early start for today's ride. He is coming by at 6AM local time.
My friend says he wants an early start for today's ride. He is coming by at 6AM local time.
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Originally Posted by Koyote
That's just another bogeyman you socio-economically less-advantaged angry old white dudes like to harp on about, as you lament the fact that you are no longer kings with your HS diplomas and stay-at-home wives.
08-17-14, 06:38 AM
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Road biking depends on asphalt. It's an intimate relationship. Even with a ti frame I don't like riding my road bike on chipseal, never mind gravel and if I had to do it regularly I'd use a different design of bike. I love it when I find a stretch of broken up and potholed trail has been resurfaced with the sweet blackstuff. At the same time, bikes by themselves don't add much to the amount of asphalt in the world and they have their own counterbalancing benefits.
08-17-14, 06:45 AM
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Due to environmentalist pressure, the road up Pikes Peak was paved.
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Originally Posted by Koyote
That's just another bogeyman you socio-economically less-advantaged angry old white dudes like to harp on about, as you lament the fact that you are no longer kings with your HS diplomas and stay-at-home wives.
08-17-14, 07:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Rowan
And picture from last night in our finery (which was not expensive to assemble -- cheap jewellery and op shop stuff mostly:
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08-17-14, 07:19 AM
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Originally Posted by patentcad
It looks gnarly, it's painful, but bear in mind that barely a WEEK out from this major operation, I'm walking around on it with a cane. I may be off the cane entirely within 7-10 days, by 3 weeks post op I may be walking pretty normally without crutches, cane or even a limp. That's amazing. They have come a very long way. Plus look at the cool gnarly scar I'll have to make up stories about.
I'm fairly confident I'll be able to ride a road bicycle as hard as I want to within 5-6 months.
If you had a knee like mine as recently as 1970-1975 you were stuck with it. Larry (my surgeon) started doing TKR procedures in 1977 as a new surgeon, he has been there since the beginning. By 20 years ago the procedure was fairly well established with a high success rate. Since then the implants and procedures have evolved; now it's a VERY high success percentage procedure with shorter rehab/recovery times and better outcomes. Knee implants from 1995 or so now routinely last 15-20+ years, the implant materials/adhesives today are far superior, it's quite possible that a 2014 implant might last 30+ years.
I'm fairly confident I'll be able to ride a road bicycle as hard as I want to within 5-6 months.
If you had a knee like mine as recently as 1970-1975 you were stuck with it. Larry (my surgeon) started doing TKR procedures in 1977 as a new surgeon, he has been there since the beginning. By 20 years ago the procedure was fairly well established with a high success rate. Since then the implants and procedures have evolved; now it's a VERY high success percentage procedure with shorter rehab/recovery times and better outcomes. Knee implants from 1995 or so now routinely last 15-20+ years, the implant materials/adhesives today are far superior, it's quite possible that a 2014 implant might last 30+ years.
What caused the need for the knee replacement?
08-17-14, 07:23 AM
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Originally Posted by nondes
Road biking depends on asphalt. It's an intimate relationship. Even with a ti frame I don't like riding my road bike on chipseal, never mind gravel and if I had to do it regularly I'd use a different design of bike. I love it when I find a stretch of broken up and potholed trail has been resurfaced with the sweet blackstuff. At the same time, bikes by themselves don't add much to the amount of asphalt in the world and they have their own counterbalancing benefits.
08-17-14, 07:29 AM
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Originally Posted by patentcad
I hate selfies. Here's mine. Enjoy.
Side note: and I thought that *I* had long toes - can you play the guitar with those things?!
08-17-14, 07:37 AM
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Originally Posted by LesterOfPuppets
Car of the day.
Scapin at the ballfield:
Scapin at the ballfield:
08-17-14, 07:43 AM
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Originally Posted by LesterOfPuppets
It's paved but Mother Nature is taking it back. The center ridge is almost continuous pavement, maybe three small segments of gravel. Of course if you encounter other trail users at least one of you has to use the gravelly, weedy, grassy bits.
Every time this section gets mentioned on Bike Portland some crybabies whine that it needs to be repaved. Of course I post a reply stating that paving stuff is bad for the environment. I don't think I've ever gotten a reply to that yet
Every time this section gets mentioned on Bike Portland some crybabies whine that it needs to be repaved. Of course I post a reply stating that paving stuff is bad for the environment. I don't think I've ever gotten a reply to that yet
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Originally Posted by patentcad
If this thread doesn't go 10 pages I'm quitting BF.
08-17-14, 07:50 AM
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My wife with our new rescue Nugget!
He and Jack getting along very well, they both slept in our bed last night, with out an issue.
Jack and him went for a 2 mile walk last night before bed and I think that helped.
They played together this morning at Jack's favorite field, it was good to see them both so happy.
We were concerned that Jack might feel displaced, but he seemed lonely since our neighbor moved an he lost his playmate, so we rolled the dice and won it appears. He's easy going and very friendly, so maybe he will help Jack, who is very shy and skittish.
Pirk
08-17-14, 07:54 AM
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Classics.
Originally Posted by LesterOfPuppets
Car of the day.
Scapin at the ballfield:
Scapin at the ballfield:
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Originally Posted by patentcad
If this thread doesn't go 10 pages I'm quitting BF.
08-17-14, 07:55 AM
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Originally Posted by LAJ
I will do that, @Heathpack. It was a good day on the bike. It's been a bit since I've said that!
Bike Ride Profile | Yep near Westminster | Times and Records | Strava
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