Originally Posted by 2manybikes

I'm not talking about 65F outside, that's not cold weather. The middle temps are not a problem.

This is why i posted this "Seriously, riding a heavy bike in cold snow and ice requires a lot of hydration". Up here there's no snow or ice at 65f. I miss
stuff in posts too. Just as much as anyone.

I'm in Rhode Island, I'm talking about six hours to all day, on a road bike at hard effort in 25F weather. Or maximum effort on a MTB in the snow or on ice.
The cold fools you as the sweat evaporates through your wicking clothing, and the air is super dry. You feel comfortable, but need as much hydration as when it's 90F. It sent me to the hospital. My blood pressure was down to 60 over 30. All I needed was a couple of huge mugs of Orange juice, needed calories too. I did 50 miles in the 20F temps with only half of one big bike bottle, because I was so comfortable. It's also a pain to pull my face cover down below my mouth and drink fluid that is almost freezing. And then pull the cover up again. I can do it on the roll if there is no traffic anywhere. Riding in that temperature and in strong wind requires no exposed skin.

Originally Posted by WhyFi

I moved there in '03 and there was no such thing in place at the time, so maybe a little further back. The big news when I got there was that smoking indoors got the axe. God, that's something that I don't miss at all: bars/restaurants with smoking sections.

Originally Posted by RollCNY

I may be rusty on NY blue laws, but as I recall, liquor stores had to be closed on Sundays, and beer sales were not allowed at grocery stores after 1 or 2am on Sunday mornings until after noon. Also, grocery stores can only sell beer and malted beverages, so no wine or hard stuff. Probably ten or twelve years ago, the liquor store Sunday ban was lifted, but I kind of think the 2am to noon Sunday ban is global. It may vary county to county based upon bar closing time (Albany bars were open until 4am on Sunday morning, and served the whole damn time).

My info may all be dated, as I now buy beer for weeks and months at a time, so there has been no Sunday morning pressure.

Originally Posted by Bah Humbug

To me, that just makes the NFL a joke.

Originally Posted by rjones28

Outrageous.

Originally Posted by rjones28

They do. They just end up drinking it all on Saturday night.

Originally Posted by Heathpack

I've never really thought about it but I'm pretty sure you can buy wine or liquor whenever you want in CA. At least I've never been frustrated by an attempt to purchase some. You just pick some up in the supermarket whenever you happen to go. Easy.

Originally Posted by Bah Humbug

According to WP, "Prior to 2006, off-premises alcohol sales were forbidden until noon on Sundays, and liquor/wine stores were required to be closed the entire day. Because grocery stores are not permitted to carry wine or liquor, the older law essentially meant that only beer and alcoholic malt beverages could be purchased at all on Sundays."

That'll be the one I was remembering.

Originally Posted by Bah Humbug

In yet more other news, George RR Martin isn't half the wordsmith JRR Tolkien is. At least, judging from the portion I've gotten through so far.

Originally Posted by BillyD

Exactly.


Poor self-control is outrageous.

Originally Posted by RollCNY

My info may all be dated, as I now buy beer for weeks and months at a time, so there has been no Sunday morning pressure.

Originally Posted by WhyFi

Moonshine is starting to be a happenin' booze, but I still haven't gotten my hands on any. I'd definitely pick some up if I came across it in a store.

Originally Posted by WhyFi

Ummmmm, disagree. Strongly. Between various levels, from players, to teams to organizational heads, the NFL is far more balanced top-to-bottom than the NCAA. I think that the biggest difference is that college players have ****-all for leverage - they're absolutely taken advantage of. If a player doesn't think that they were treated fairly? Get bent. In the NFL, players have unions, arbitration, lawyer money, contracts (which puts a number on damages), etc. The NCAA is far less real world.

Originally Posted by LesterOfPuppets

They should make time-release booze safes.

Well, naw, then cuz people would be trying to break into them in the wee hours. There'd probably be a lot of guns and dynamite involved.

Originally Posted by WhyFi

I guess that I didn't buy wine much between '03-'06.

Originally Posted by WhyFi

Of course not.

....that said, I'll never drudge through the Council of Elrond ever again. I never thought that damn chapter would end.

Originally Posted by Bah Humbug

Yeah, and like I said, there's a lot about the NCAA I hate. I'm coming to the position, though, that all the NFL teams should blatantly cheat. Why not? Apparently there are no real repercussions.

Originally Posted by Bah Humbug

In yet more other news, George RR Martin isn't half the wordsmith JRR Tolkien is. At least, judging from the portion I've gotten through so far.

Originally Posted by BillyD

Repeatedly, no less.

Just yesterday in fact JJ texted me saying he's watching this very closely.

Originally Posted by Bah Humbug

LOTR is best read with full prior knowledge and liberal use of "let's skip ahead a ways". I never get tired of Moria though.

But yeah, some of my friends claimed he was as good/ better. From a linguistic standpoint, not even close. Worldcrafting is great, but his command of the language? No, no, no.

Originally Posted by Bah Humbug

LOTR is best read with full prior knowledge and liberal use of "let's skip ahead a ways". I never get tired of Moria though.

But yeah, some of my friends claimed he was as good/ better. From a linguistic standpoint, not even close. Worldcrafting is great, but his command of the language? No, no, no.

Originally Posted by Bah Humbug

Originally Posted by RPK79

Pick up Patrick Rothfuss' books, The Name of the Wind and A Wise Man's Fear. Good stuff all around.

Originally Posted by WhyFi

Agreed. I feel like I could benefit a lot from a re-read, but don't even want to bother 'til we have a concrete release date for Day 3.

Originally Posted by rpenmanparker

I know I have no reason to complain compared to our more northerly folks, but I am bummed. We are starting several days of clear, dry, mid-70s weather and last night I started to feel a flu-like virus coming on. Crap.

Originally Posted by WhyFi

I wouldn't be surprised if ND is similar to MN. The fact that MN has blue laws (no liquor or, strangely, car sales on Sundays) absolutely annoys the piss out of me.