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hi and new bike
I have bee hanging around surfing but seldom posting since 2004 when I got my bmx bike I have been playing with that mostly with my grandaughter she is 6 years old I am 56.A couple of weeks ago I decided I needed to get back in shape (man am I out of shape)so I got the old lotus classique out of the shed tuned it up and started riding been taking it slow started with 5 mi rides now 7 mi doing ok averaging about 14 mph, better than I expected.I have wanted A track bike to ride on the street since I was 20 decided its about time to take the plunge.I ordered a trek t1 today should be able to pick it up next week sometime. I am like a kid at christmas I want it now.I know I needed something more relaxed like a surly steamroller but thats not what I wanted the trek is what I wanted. Through the years I have found that I am happier with what I want not what I need so the trek is on the way thanks for listening I just had to tell someone.
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Sorry bro, but those run-on sentences are brutal.
Is English not your first language? |
Originally Posted by 667
(Post 7251767)
Sorry bro, but those run-on sentences are brutal.
Is English not your first language? |
Originally Posted by 667
(Post 7251767)
Sorry bro, but those run-on sentences are brutal.
Is English not your first language? |
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I think it is, just maybe hasn't practiced formal writing in a while.
Maybe some formating would help your post... |
seriously!
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why so serious?
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Originally Posted by VROD
(Post 7251726)
I have bee hanging around surfing but seldom posting since 2004 when I got my bmx bike I have been playing with that mostly with my grandaughter she is 6 years old I am 56.A couple of weeks ago I decided I needed to get back in shape (man am I out of shape)so I got the old lotus classique out of the shed tuned it up and started riding been taking it slow started with 5 mi rides now 7 mi doing ok averaging about 14 mph, better than I expected.I have wanted A track bike to ride on the street since I was 20 decided its about time to take the plunge.I ordered a trek t1 today should be able to pick it up next week sometime. I am like a kid at christmas I want it now.I know I needed something more relaxed like a surly steamroller but thats not what I wanted the trek is what I wanted. Through the years I have found that I am happier with what I want not what I need so the trek is on the way thanks for listening I just had to tell someone.
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Originally Posted by ilikebikes
(Post 7252428)
Dont worry about the run-on sentences, anyone who needs everything they read to be written perfectly for them really shouldnt be reading. :)
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Originally Posted by peabodypride
(Post 7252493)
Don't worry about transmitting incoherent communication, any numbscull can decipher your babble and accurately reply.
:banned: |
Originally Posted by ilikebikes
(Post 7252560)
vvv you vvv
:banned: :welcome |
+1^
Seriously what a Fruity Pants. |
sorry I thought the forum was about bicycles .I didn't realize I would be graded on my writing.
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Originally Posted by VROD
(Post 7252920)
sorry I thought the forum was about bicycles .I didn't realize I would be graded on my writing.
Welcome & glad you're back on your horse! |
Originally Posted by peabodypride
(Post 7252684)
vvvyouvvv
:welcome :roflmao2: |
Originally Posted by PanFry
(Post 7252822)
+1^
Seriously what a Fruity Pants. |
Congrats, those Treks are nice. Are you going to put a brake on it or go brakeless?
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going with a brake this will be my first fixie.I don't like road rash
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Originally Posted by VROD
(Post 7252920)
sorry I thought the forum was about bicycles .I didn't realize I would be graded on my writing.
That's a better. Now we can take you a bit more seriously. Most people will tolerate a few typos, misspellings and unique logical "grammatics" (I just made that up). Your original post is ridiculous. It reads like a 7 year old trying to tell a story without taking a breath. People who tell you not to worry about the way you communicate - regardless of the medium- are idiots. Strive to better yourself - don't listen to those fools. Tip: Put a space AFTER periods when starting a new sentence. . Congrats on the bike. I'd like to get my hands on a BMX or jump bike. My GF's little mountain bike is begging me to convert it. |
Originally Posted by ilikebikes
(Post 7252428)
Dont worry about the run-on sentences, anyone who needs everything they read to be written perfectly for them really shouldnt be reading. :)
h ey anot he!r ******th .atsgreat adviceyouaregiv ingth.ereein steini fyoucant beatthem jointhemw ewilljustdoawa withallpunct ?tionwordandsentencestructureyouareagreat?mindnot thanks |
Originally Posted by 667
(Post 7253753)
h ey anot he!r ******th .atsgreat adviceyouaregiv ingth.ereein steini fyoucant beatthem jointhemw ewilljustdoawa withallpunct ?tionwordandsentencestructureyouareagreat?mindnot thanks
Hah! That was SOOO funny! AND original! God! your good! Whew! almost peed my pants! |
Let us know how your new t1 rides.
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Originally Posted by ilikebikes
(Post 7253904)
Hah! That was SOOO funny! AND original! God! your good! Whew! almost peed my pants!
KIDDING!!! ...relax. ;) |
I am often quick to judge someone for poor grammar. Regardless, I feel compelled have to point out two things about the first post: he claims to feel like a kid at Christmas and admits to being 56. Writing like a breathless 7-year-old is consistent with a kid at Christmas. The internet-- and computers in general-- are not necessarily the most comfortable medium for individuals on the second half of their life's century.
Language is simply a means of communicating thoughts and perhaps the staccato style presented his feelings better the any English teacher grammar ever could. As for the brave oldhead who stated this thread, I commend you on your choice going for what I assume is your choice of tighter geometry. (I don't know anything about the Trek you speak of but that is the impression I took from the post.) I am only just ending my first quarter-century yet I ride that rapscallion, lazy man's Steamroller. And love it. Either way, I have respect for someone going all out. Most importantly, have fun with your ride and keep doing what makes you happy. |
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