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12-18-11, 10:30 PM
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I have three people on my thesis committee: my boss, one professor whose class i've taken, and another one whom I know the least out of the three. It's holiday time, and i'm thinking of getting each of them something. The stuff i bought (box of chocolate) is too large to be slid into their mailboxes, so I will either need to deliver the chocolate in person or come up with an alternative. I can do that face-to-face with my boss and the second professor, but I'm somewhat intimidated by the third.
I'd like to take an easy, yet acceptable way out. Suggestions? I guess i can always go measure the size of opening on their mailboxes and get something that will fit, but that'll take more time and i've already spent more than an hour picking out the chocolates.
I'd like to take an easy, yet acceptable way out. Suggestions? I guess i can always go measure the size of opening on their mailboxes and get something that will fit, but that'll take more time and i've already spent more than an hour picking out the chocolates.
12-18-11, 10:33 PM
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In all seriousness the boys I coach got me two gift certificates - restaurants, imagine that. It is the thought that counts. Personally I would hand deliver to all three intimidated or not, you would be surprised by the response you get from the third guy i bet.
12-18-11, 10:45 PM
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I have three people on my thesis committee: my boss, one professor whose class i've taken, and another one whom I know the least out of the three. It's holiday time, and i'm thinking of getting each of them something. The stuff i bought (box of chocolate) is too large to be slid into their mailboxes, so I will either need to deliver the chocolate in person or come up with an alternative. I can do that face-to-face with my boss and the second professor, but I'm somewhat intimidated by the third.
I'd like to take an easy, yet acceptable way out. Suggestions? I guess i can always go measure the size of opening on their mailboxes and get something that will fit, but that'll take more time and i've already spent more than an hour picking out the chocolates.
I'd like to take an easy, yet acceptable way out. Suggestions? I guess i can always go measure the size of opening on their mailboxes and get something that will fit, but that'll take more time and i've already spent more than an hour picking out the chocolates.
12-18-11, 11:38 PM
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Easiest, and very acceptable, thing to do is not give them anything.
If you don't know and like them enough to feel comfortable giving them the present in person is it really a "gift"?
If you don't know and like them enough to feel comfortable giving them the present in person is it really a "gift"?
12-19-11, 05:46 AM
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Friday is my dad's birthday. He passed away 13 years ago. Not a day goes by where I don't think of my parents. Aging and the loss of those ties are difficult so go easy.
I'm supposed to ride by 8:00am. It's only 16 out right now, but weather is calling for blue skies.
I'm supposed to ride by 8:00am. It's only 16 out right now, but weather is calling for blue skies.
12-19-11, 06:36 AM
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12-19-11, 07:41 AM
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The waiting is over...My dad passed this morning...He's in a better place now...
Life can now move on
It's been a tough 4 years with my parent's being consumed by dementia...
What this has thought me is to cherish life as much as you can and don't have any regrets...Enjoy it while you can!
Life can now move on
It's been a tough 4 years with my parent's being consumed by dementia...
What this has thought me is to cherish life as much as you can and don't have any regrets...Enjoy it while you can!
12-19-11, 07:45 AM
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The waiting is over...My dad passed this morning...He's in a better place now...
Life can now move on
It's been a tough 4 years with my parent's being consumed by dementia...
What this has thought me is to cherish life as much as you can and don't have any regrets...Enjoy it while you can!
Life can now move on
It's been a tough 4 years with my parent's being consumed by dementia...
What this has thought me is to cherish life as much as you can and don't have any regrets...Enjoy it while you can!
Having almost lost my wife in a motorcycle wreck in 2009 I completely understand the "live life to the fullest" mantra.
You and your family are in my thoughts, take care, be strong and know that we are here for you.
12-19-11, 07:49 AM
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ditto
12-19-11, 07:52 AM
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+1! Break the ice now rather than on a day when you may be giving an oral presentation.
12-19-11, 07:54 AM
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Flatted my tubular (Conti Sprinter) on my front racing wheel. Can anybody point me to the place (or places) that does repairs?
Also, feel free to offer tips as to which low-to-mid-price tire I should buy as my next backup (I already have another Sprinter to glue on for now).
Also, feel free to offer tips as to which low-to-mid-price tire I should buy as my next backup (I already have another Sprinter to glue on for now).
12-19-11, 07:54 AM
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The waiting is over...My dad passed this morning...He's in a better place now...
Life can now move on
It's been a tough 4 years with my parent's being consumed by dementia...
What this has thought me is to cherish life as much as you can and don't have any regrets...Enjoy it while you can!
Life can now move on
It's been a tough 4 years with my parent's being consumed by dementia...
What this has thought me is to cherish life as much as you can and don't have any regrets...Enjoy it while you can!
I've been watching my mother-in-law waste away from Alzheimers over the past few years and it's very tough at times, especially when I think about the things my wife wanted to do with her that she never will be able to.
12-19-11, 07:56 AM
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rbart...sorry to hear that my friend. I know that the expectation is not easing the finality for you. Remember the good times and the love.
12-19-11, 07:57 AM
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12-19-11, 07:58 AM
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As sappy as it sounds I really regret not being able to have my parent's at one of my races...
They knew I was addicted to this sport and on my bike all the time, but I don't think they really understood it...
I know my two boys had their eyes opened the first time they came to a club TT and saw the suffering at the end...Then what I did started to make a bit more sense to them...
They knew I was addicted to this sport and on my bike all the time, but I don't think they really understood it...
I know my two boys had their eyes opened the first time they came to a club TT and saw the suffering at the end...Then what I did started to make a bit more sense to them...
12-19-11, 08:06 AM
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As sappy as it sounds I really regret not being able to have my parent's at one of my races...
They knew I was addicted to this sport and on my bike all the time, but I don't think they really understood it...
I know my two boys had their eyes opened the first time they came to a club TT and saw the suffering at the end...Then what I did started to make a bit more sense to them...
They knew I was addicted to this sport and on my bike all the time, but I don't think they really understood it...
I know my two boys had their eyes opened the first time they came to a club TT and saw the suffering at the end...Then what I did started to make a bit more sense to them...
12-19-11, 08:47 AM
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The waiting is over...My dad passed this morning...He's in a better place now...
Life can now move on
It's been a tough 4 years with my parent's being consumed by dementia...
What this has thought me is to cherish life as much as you can and don't have any regrets...Enjoy it while you can!
Life can now move on
It's been a tough 4 years with my parent's being consumed by dementia...
What this has thought me is to cherish life as much as you can and don't have any regrets...Enjoy it while you can!
12-19-11, 08:49 AM
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Flatted my tubular (Conti Sprinter) on my front racing wheel. Can anybody point me to the place (or places) that does repairs?
Also, feel free to offer tips as to which low-to-mid-price tire I should buy as my next backup (I already have another Sprinter to glue on for now).
Also, feel free to offer tips as to which low-to-mid-price tire I should buy as my next backup (I already have another Sprinter to glue on for now).
https://www.tirealert.com/tirealert/Welcome.html
Buy only good tires. Cheap tires puncture a lot quicker.
https://sprinterdellacasa.blogspot.co...ular-tire.html
12-19-11, 09:26 AM
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rbart ... so sorry to hear that .... but glad to know you'll be able to move on.
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12-19-11, 09:29 AM
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