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02-23-21, 10:48 AM
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smelling the roses
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We're guessing it might have something to do with the state of things in Houston. It has never been an issue in the past.
02-23-21, 10:52 AM
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But do they know you’re cleaning their clock?
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02-23-21, 10:53 AM
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Second tubular and rim are glued. There is a service technician due within the hour so I'll wait. Then I can get out there and make up for all the calories I've wasted over the years.
As an aside, the front wheel I just built is the easiest one I've ever done. Extremely little truing necessary.
As another aside, the hubs, Campy Record, were gifted to me by our own @trainsnorter. Let's hear it for Trainsnorter!
This wheelset will get the corncob and will hopefully get mounted on the Trek 930.
As an aside, the front wheel I just built is the easiest one I've ever done. Extremely little truing necessary.
As another aside, the hubs, Campy Record, were gifted to me by our own @trainsnorter. Let's hear it for Trainsnorter!
This wheelset will get the corncob and will hopefully get mounted on the Trek 930.
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02-23-21, 10:54 AM
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02-23-21, 10:55 AM
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Feel no shame, cheesecake is a formidable opponent.
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02-23-21, 10:57 AM
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02-23-21, 10:58 AM
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02-23-21, 11:00 AM
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Currently ftp is estimated @ 276 . I hate doing the test, I lose focus about .5 way through. Start playing games with the power numbers. Screw everything up.45 minutes in its not worth finishing cuz I jacked it up.
I might try a 20 minute version in a couple weeks, I might be able to complete that one
I might try a 20 minute version in a couple weeks, I might be able to complete that one
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02-23-21, 11:02 AM
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I passed the test I took last week, whew. Now I have to do a group video interview, then if that goes well there should be a job offer. Trying to get this job sure is a lot of work, but it would be about a 75% pay increase, and much better benefits so I'm rolling the dice.
At least Nike paid us and fed us when going through their 8-hour interview process
At least Nike paid us and fed us when going through their 8-hour interview process
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02-23-21, 11:04 AM
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I passed the test I took last week, whew. Now I have to do a group video interview, then if that goes well there should be a job offer. Trying to get this job sure is a lot of work, but it would be about a 75% pay increase, and much better benefits so I'm rolling the dice.
At least Nike paid us and fed us when going through their 8-hour interview process
At least Nike paid us and fed us when going through their 8-hour interview process
Or is that none of my beeswax?
02-23-21, 11:07 AM
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Klaatu..Verata..Necktie?
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02-23-21, 11:10 AM
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I worked on the house last night. So tonight is supposed to be riding with the goon squad.
last week things got so frustrating I ended my participation in the meet up while I was with the group. After several attempts to complete a pass were thwarted by inexplicable resistance on a 0% incline. It was like I was pulling a Buick with 4 flat tires. I then proceeded to go off the front and finished the hour 4 minutes ahead of the group. It served to solidify my impression that something is no bueno.
I don't care about a minor disadvantage, I can deal with that. It just makes me train harder. But when it is blatant, and insurmountable, I start looking for ways to repay the kindness.
last week things got so frustrating I ended my participation in the meet up while I was with the group. After several attempts to complete a pass were thwarted by inexplicable resistance on a 0% incline. It was like I was pulling a Buick with 4 flat tires. I then proceeded to go off the front and finished the hour 4 minutes ahead of the group. It served to solidify my impression that something is no bueno.
I don't care about a minor disadvantage, I can deal with that. It just makes me train harder. But when it is blatant, and insurmountable, I start looking for ways to repay the kindness.
02-23-21, 11:12 AM
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I passed the test I took last week, whew. Now I have to do a group video interview, then if that goes well there should be a job offer. Trying to get this job sure is a lot of work, but it would be about a 75% pay increase, and much better benefits so I'm rolling the dice.
At least Nike paid us and fed us when going through their 8-hour interview process
At least Nike paid us and fed us when going through their 8-hour interview process
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02-23-21, 11:12 AM
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can you interpret a nuclear stress test summary? If you can, and are willing I can PM you. I think I'm ok but I have some concerns. TIA(thanks in advance not trans ischemic attack or whatever the medical TIA is)
my cardiologist follow up isn't until 3/17
can you interpret a nuclear stress test summary? If you can, and are willing I can PM you. I think I'm ok but I have some concerns. TIA(thanks in advance not trans ischemic attack or whatever the medical TIA is)
my cardiologist follow up isn't until 3/17
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02-23-21, 11:16 AM
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I-84 over the Blue Mountains in Oregon had closures both days I wanted to travel on it, so I spent some quality time on US 95 in ID.
We plan on heading north before this summer hits whether this job happens or not, so I gotta get the van ready for that. I drove a new Jetta rental car up there for the test.
02-23-21, 11:16 AM
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02-23-21, 11:19 AM
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02-23-21, 11:24 AM
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02-23-21, 11:27 AM
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Eh, it's just that the idea of it doesn't appeal to me. Ride simulation isn't something that interests me, so I see ERG mode to be the most compelling aspect of smart trainers... but that just seems wrong to me, too. Without shifting, I expect my power to go up and down respectively, with the increase or decrease of my cadence, but ERG mode ain't having that.
02-23-21, 11:28 AM
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My wife and I are going out with our old guys group. I'm sure it will be excruciating because my wife and I are the only ones who spent our Winter doing indoor. The rest of the old guys did not. I hope our average speed breaks 11 mph. 
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02-23-21, 11:35 AM
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02-23-21, 11:43 AM
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I signed up for Training Peaks free version, and now every time I finish a ride it sends me a new Threshold Notification, which is always way low. So I ignore them.
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02-23-21, 11:43 AM
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02-23-21, 11:44 AM
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datlas
can you interpret a nuclear stress test summary? If you can, and are willing I can PM you. I think I'm ok but I have some concerns. TIA(thanks in advance not trans ischemic attack or whatever the medical TIA is)
my cardiologist follow up isn't until 3/17
can you interpret a nuclear stress test summary? If you can, and are willing I can PM you. I think I'm ok but I have some concerns. TIA(thanks in advance not trans ischemic attack or whatever the medical TIA is)
my cardiologist follow up isn't until 3/17