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Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-31-14, 07:20 PM
Replies: 176
Views: 15,972
Posted By jalbri

I think by black he was referring to the color of...

I think by black he was referring to the color of the pickup, not the occupants.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-19-13, 07:41 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 3,729
Posted By jalbri

I was not at Woodstock. One year after discharge...

I was not at Woodstock. One year after discharge from the Marines, I was working for the railroad 3 to 11 pm and trying to save for college. Too busy for frivolities, especially involving mud.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-12-13, 08:08 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,798
Posted By jalbri

Yes, you can get hearing aids that incorporate...

Yes, you can get hearing aids that incorporate the tinnitus treatment called Tinnitus Retraining Therapy (TRT). My audiologist recommends this type of aid very highly. I've had tinnitus for 47...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-02-13, 07:39 PM
Replies: 168
Views: 11,086
Posted By jalbri

Thanks for posting your story. It has given me...

Thanks for posting your story. It has given me pause for reflection, and maybe others, about those little events that you mention that can (and did) cause the "perfect storm". Glad you're on the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-16-13, 07:57 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 7,827
Posted By jalbri

Age 67, 6 ft., 200 lbs. For some mysterious...

Age 67, 6 ft., 200 lbs. For some mysterious reason jumped 20 pounds after prostate surgery one year ago. Ride about 75-100 slow miles per week. Most rides are pretty hilly as you can't get away...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-14-13, 08:06 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,248
Posted By jalbri

That's my approach. We're all grown-ups here, so...

That's my approach. We're all grown-ups here, so I think we really shouldn't need to call on overseers to regulate our conversations. This is an internet forum, after all, and there are bound to be...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-22-13, 07:18 PM
Replies: 27,134
Views: 3,121,870
Posted By jalbri

Rode the New Jersey Dept. of Transportation route...

Rode the New Jersey Dept. of Transportation route called "The Last Covered Bridge Ride" which covered 49 miles of hills and valleys and beautiful scenery in central New Jersey. My legs are shot!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-19-13, 07:40 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 3,219
Posted By jalbri

Along Old Mine Rd. in western New Jersey,...

Along Old Mine Rd. in western New Jersey, daughter and I came to a screeching halt as a large black bear lumbered across the road. Don't think it even looked at us as it headed down toward the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-17-13, 08:25 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,133
Posted By jalbri

That's the important thing!! (From a fellow June...

That's the important thing!! (From a fellow June 17th'er...67 today.)
Forum: Road Cycling
06-15-13, 08:57 PM
Replies: 116
Views: 5,318
Posted By jalbri

I missed a guy's wave today. It was a very...

I missed a guy's wave today. It was a very subtle finger-rise off the bar, but I was passed him before I realized he gave me a wave. I feel terrible!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-10-13, 08:11 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 6,870
Posted By jalbri

+1000

+1000
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-08-13, 06:35 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 2,024
Posted By jalbri

Nice day for a ride here in north central New...

Nice day for a ride here in north central New Jersey. Chose one of my hillier routes, about 35 miles, with no need to hurry since wife and daughters out for the day. When I returned my legs...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-03-13, 06:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 623
Posted By jalbri

I tested your theory today...8.5 mph, right on! ...

I tested your theory today...8.5 mph, right on! Thanks for this small but important contribution to physics! We can call it the Cyclinfool Theorem.
Forum: Pills and Ills
05-29-13, 07:36 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 25,310
Posted By jalbri

Had the same surgery January 2012. Doc ordered...

Had the same surgery January 2012. Doc ordered me to take it easy on any strenuous activity for a few weeks. Had no desire to get back on the bike at first, and of course it was winter. I think...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-13, 05:37 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,503
Posted By jalbri

Sounds like there's another choice also: no ride...

Sounds like there's another choice also: no ride and no theater. The OP's wife must be very understanding and agreeable if she's done the ride/theater thing for ten years. Will she be...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-13, 08:11 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 3,506
Posted By jalbri

There is obviously too much hate in this world.

There is obviously too much hate in this world.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-21-13, 07:15 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,586
Posted By jalbri

About ten years ago I had the same shoulder...

About ten years ago I had the same shoulder issues that you describe. Painful, limited range of motion, couldn't sleep on my side, etc. Doctor recommended cortisone shot and some exercises. The...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-04-13, 08:46 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 5,193
Posted By jalbri

He couldn't rant before he ranted because what...

He couldn't rant before he ranted because what happened hadn't happened yet.:D
Forum: Road Cycling
03-17-13, 08:37 PM
Replies: 812
Views: 55,646
Posted By jalbri

Believe me, it hasn't been easy! What I can't...

Believe me, it hasn't been easy! What I can't understand is what my personal post count has to do with this thread. If you want to discuss this issue, including how many posts a member should have...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-16-13, 07:40 PM
Replies: 812
Views: 55,646
Posted By jalbri

High school principal on day's announcements over...

High school principal on day's announcements over the PA system: "Anyone interested in signing up please see myself at the end of the day."
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-12-13, 07:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 674
Posted By jalbri

What I have learned after undergoing a surgical...

What I have learned after undergoing a surgical history similar to yours is that you should try to stay active, but the key is to take it SLOW. It will take time, but you will get there!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-10-13, 08:23 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,357
Posted By jalbri

IIRC this was actually tried back in the '70's...

IIRC this was actually tried back in the '70's when Congress made DST year-round at the time of the oil embargo and the gasoline crisis. I think they canceled the experiment when everyone started...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-10-13, 07:59 PM
Replies: 27,134
Views: 3,121,870
Posted By jalbri

Nice day for a change, very little wind, mid...

Nice day for a change, very little wind, mid 40's. Set my goal high at 15 miles (haven't ridden since January). Legs really felt it, but a nice ride in the Great Swamp.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-08-13, 08:52 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 4,895
Posted By jalbri

I've noticed that some roads around here have fog...

I've noticed that some roads around here have fog lines applied (painted?) with a material that raises the line above the surrounding pavement. I've almost lost control a couple of times while...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-05-13, 07:44 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 6,648
Posted By jalbri

Absolutely! I come to the 50+ forum first...

Absolutely! I come to the 50+ forum first because the range of topics is broad, not restricted to old-folks content, yet discussed from the perspective of the older rider. There is no logical...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
03-03-13, 10:12 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 6,648
Posted By jalbri

Yes, may I second this motion. We are all big...

Yes, may I second this motion. We are all big boys and girls here, and I think we are all capable of ignoring a thread that does not interest us. It really doesn't bother me to have to look at the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
02-19-13, 08:47 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,001
Posted By jalbri

I'm surprised no one has mentioned the bicycling...

I'm surprised no one has mentioned the bicycling connection in the article, that viewing green trees during "exercise" makes us happier than viewing black and white trees. Interesting.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-23-13, 09:03 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,617
Posted By jalbri

I certainly can't disagree with the fact that...

I certainly can't disagree with the fact that Lance contributed to the fire of interest in bicycling, but I also don't think this is a case of the means being justified by the ends. If you believe...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-08-13, 09:10 PM
Replies: 220
Views: 8,227
Posted By jalbri

Totally!

Totally!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
01-07-13, 09:35 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,937
Posted By jalbri

No, I inferred the meaning to be about sexual...

No, I inferred the meaning to be about sexual orientation, not happiness.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-12-12, 09:35 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,665
Posted By jalbri

If the thing happens to someone for the first...

If the thing happens to someone for the first time, and to another person has happened several times.:o
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
12-02-12, 08:59 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,454
Posted By jalbri

Oh my gosh, I give you guys who go out in the...

Oh my gosh, I give you guys who go out in the cold and dark a lot of credit, especially with sore throats and such. I feel more motivated just reading your posts!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-01-12, 09:32 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 785
Posted By jalbri

I for one do not consider GeorgeBMac's comments...

I for one do not consider GeorgeBMac's comments to be axe grinding. I do, however, find your comments rude and condescending.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-16-12, 08:25 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,528
Posted By jalbri

From a former (retired) math teacher, that is a...

From a former (retired) math teacher, that is a great problem! If I were still working I would have turned my AP Calculus students loose on it because it is exactly the type of problem that appears...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-14-12, 08:14 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 4,528
Posted By jalbri

In my opinion the answer definitely depends on...

In my opinion the answer definitely depends on the gear the bicycle is in. Also, I don't think it matters whether the bike is moving forward at all unless you are trying to find the distance...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-16-12, 02:05 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,123
Posted By jalbri

[QUOTE=TheHen;14363642]Let's see. Motorists kill...

[QUOTE=TheHen;14363642]Let's see. Motorists kill 30,000-40,000 people per year and maim over a million. Cyclists kill a handful (many years none) and injure an unknown, likely small, number. I think...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-15-12, 08:42 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,123
Posted By jalbri

There are also probably a certain percent...

There are also probably a certain percent (0.001%?) of bicyclists who are dangerous idiots. I marvel at their actions when I'm bicycling and when I'm driving a car. The dangerous idiot car...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-21-12, 06:36 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 10,362
Posted By jalbri

Interesting. I'm willing to try anything!

Interesting. I'm willing to try anything!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-20-12, 04:01 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 10,362
Posted By jalbri

Thanks. I will be fiddling with the saddle...

Thanks. I will be fiddling with the saddle before I try any more drastic measures. Unfortunately a new bike is not in the cards at this point (retired school teacher's pension won't allow it).
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-20-12, 11:21 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 10,362
Posted By jalbri

Thanks to everyone for the information and ideas...

Thanks to everyone for the information and ideas on my problem. Many of these things I never knew (padding is for wicking, not comfort) or never thought to try (John_V)! I love my Brooks B67 and...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-19-12, 07:26 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 10,362
Posted By jalbri

Padding in shorts

I had prostate surgery in January. Now back on the bike I'm finding the padding in my cycling shorts doesn't seem to provide as much comfort as I need or would like to have. The padding seems...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-05-11, 08:16 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 2,789
Posted By jalbri

When I move over into the other lane to make room...

When I move over into the other lane to make room for that cyclist, there will be car coming toward me...there always is. I think that's Murphy's Second Law.
Forum: Northeast
03-13-10, 04:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,116
Posted By jalbri

Go to ridewithgps.com. Just enter your starting...

Go to ridewithgps.com. Just enter your starting point and the length you want. The rides that come up are complete with elevation gain and cue sheets. It's a great site!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-18-10, 08:38 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,552
Posted By jalbri

Not yet...I'm learning something about bolts. ...

Not yet...I'm learning something about bolts. Thanks.
Forum: Road Cycling
02-11-10, 08:25 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,480
Posted By jalbri

It's been said already, but just for emphasis,...

It's been said already, but just for emphasis, LIFT HEAVY THINGS CORRECTLY! Two months of absolute agony resulted from trying to lift a washing machine into the back of a car (without help). ...
Forum: Road Cycling
02-09-10, 10:26 PM
Replies: 157
Views: 4,341
Posted By jalbri

Words of wisdom!

Words of wisdom!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-05-10, 09:11 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,732
Posted By jalbri

Guessing you didn't read my post too carefully. ...

Guessing you didn't read my post too carefully.



No need to guess; look 'em up. Hint: Bold on the part where you failed.



Yeah, well I think everyone knows this, but thanks. Also,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-05-10, 06:45 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,732
Posted By jalbri

This is a perfect example of what I'm talking...

This is a perfect example of what I'm talking about. I guess some people just have a need to try and regulate what other people can and can't do. The OP was about the fact that most bicycles seem...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-04-10, 08:19 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,732
Posted By jalbri

I don't see anything other than a "peaceful"...

I don't see anything other than a "peaceful" discussion going on in any of the posts on this thread. Some people disagree with other people. So what? I can't understand why others feel the need to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-04-10, 07:57 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,732
Posted By jalbri

So...who pockets most of the money?

So...who pockets most of the money?
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