View Poll Results: How do I keep track of where Jonny's been?
Stickers on his backpack case. (they'll prolly fall off though...)
5
10.64%
patches on his backpack case.
14
29.79%
a "where's jonny" website.
8
17.02%
take photos of jonny in the places he goes and make a flickr photoblog.
25
53.19%
i have another brilliant idea. i'll post it below.
6
12.77%
the mission is futile. don't even try to keep track.
7
14.89%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 47. You may not vote on this poll
Jonny, the well-travelled bike. A poll, if you will.
03-10-06, 12:26 PM
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ok, so I've had the Jonny for one week and it's been to NYC, Chicago, and (of course) DC. Later this month, he'll be flying with me to Vegas and SF. Yes, S&S Couplers rock. Which raises a question...
should I keep track of Jonny's travels somehow?
What do you think?
stickers on the frame are NOT an option!
EDIT: suggesting defacing the bike in anyway will result in actual or virtual facepunch.
should I keep track of Jonny's travels somehow?
What do you think?
stickers on the frame are NOT an option!
EDIT: suggesting defacing the bike in anyway will result in actual or virtual facepunch.
03-10-06, 12:29 PM
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You could make a spokecard that is a map of the US and then as you travel places, add stars to the card to signify which cities you've hit.
Back when I thought I could get away with spending most ofmy young life travelling the world, I toyed with the idea of getting a tattoo across my shoulders that was one of the spread out maps of the globe and getting stars added for each city/ place I visited in my travels.
Then I decided I wanted to go to grad school and make alot of money instead of being a penniless bum.
Back when I thought I could get away with spending most ofmy young life travelling the world, I toyed with the idea of getting a tattoo across my shoulders that was one of the spread out maps of the globe and getting stars added for each city/ place I visited in my travels.
Then I decided I wanted to go to grad school and make alot of money instead of being a penniless bum.
03-10-06, 12:31 PM
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Originally Posted by sloppy robot
you win the "most bored at work" award
03-10-06, 12:51 PM
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Originally Posted by onetwentyeight
Where's Johnny?
03-10-06, 01:27 PM
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New spoke-card made of a postcard from each city. You can just keep the most recent (or coolest) one in the spokes, and keep the rest in a little photo album. On the back of the cards you can write about what brought you and your johnny to the destination. It's scrap-booking!
03-10-06, 01:57 PM
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i was thinking of doing the postcard spokecard myself, but i dont know theyre pretty big....
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03-10-06, 02:01 PM
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hmm. all good ideas. hard to call, and the poll has decided nothing, really.
i like the patches idea. and i like the photo idea, but i've missed two cities already... dammit.
i like the patches idea. and i like the photo idea, but i've missed two cities already... dammit.
03-10-06, 02:02 PM
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maybe just let memories be memories and allow them to live in the section of your brain/heart that is reserved for such treasures? postcards/souvenirs are worthless, really, in relation to the actual experience... why collect things in your hands and on your shelves when you can keep them safe up in the memory?
or just make a list or something. or keep a diary but have your bike write it, since this is about jonny afterall.
or just make a list or something. or keep a diary but have your bike write it, since this is about jonny afterall.
03-10-06, 02:09 PM
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Originally Posted by drac_vamp
maybe just let memories be memories and allow them to live in the section of your brain/heart that is reserved for such treasures? postcards/souvenirs are worthless, really, in relation to the actual experience... why collect things in your hands and on your shelves when you can keep them safe up in the memory?
Look up the Cookie Lady. She lives in Afton, VA.
Artifacts are precious.
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03-10-06, 02:14 PM
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Originally Posted by chimblysweep
hmm. all good ideas. hard to call, and the poll has decided nothing, really.
i like the patches idea. and i like the photo idea, but i've missed two cities already... dammit.
i like the patches idea. and i like the photo idea, but i've missed two cities already... dammit.
patches is probably the way to go, but may be harder to find.
oh and i voted for all 6 options.
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03-10-06, 02:19 PM
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How about souvenir patches on a top tube pad?
03-10-06, 02:23 PM
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Originally Posted by marqueemoon
How about souvenir patches on a top tube pad?
03-10-06, 02:24 PM
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Originally Posted by marqueemoon
How about souvenir patches on a top tube pad?
Please, not on *that* bike.
Bottleopeners. Carry and use the B.O. you got at the last stop. You can dangle it from your saddle.
03-10-06, 02:31 PM
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I think you should have "Jonny" spoke cards that you give to bikers/friends/bums in the cites that you visit. That way your Jonny will live after its gone.
03-10-06, 03:01 PM
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Originally Posted by BoogerBike
I think you should have "Jonny" spoke cards that you give to bikers/friends/bums in the cites that you visit. That way your Jonny will live after its gone.
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03-10-06, 04:14 PM
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I love the spokecard idea. Postcard with a little note on the back, and some lamination would be perfect.
03-10-06, 04:51 PM
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