Today I (v2):
03-28-14 | 11:37 AM
#6427
Fresh Garbage
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 13,190
Likes: 30
From: Los Angeles
Bikes: N+1
I'm glad SF has installed narrow green taxi cab lanes everywhere.
If I had a dollar for every time I've yelled "you're a ****ing idiot" since having started commuting in the city, I'd have 3 dollars. It's been 6 days. I can't remember the last time I swore at someone on the bike prior.
If I had a dollar for every time I've yelled "you're a ****ing idiot" since having started commuting in the city, I'd have 3 dollars. It's been 6 days. I can't remember the last time I swore at someone on the bike prior.
03-28-14 | 12:56 PM
#6428
Senior Member
Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 52
Likes: 0
Mmm im canadian and I don't know what you mean ? Even if I have a degree too, dam I don't really feel good I should go get my healthcare check for free.
No seriously good job, but quebec average stutend debt is 13 000 so I seriously don't know what having like 2-3-5-10x this amount of money in debt is like. Except if you have a rich uncle or you parent are in a good situation and you went through the US system without too much damage.
But my tax and income tax are at 40% so when I receive my 2 week paycheck with all the other deduction if I make 2000 I end up with less than 1000$ in my pocket.
No seriously good job, but quebec average stutend debt is 13 000 so I seriously don't know what having like 2-3-5-10x this amount of money in debt is like. Except if you have a rich uncle or you parent are in a good situation and you went through the US system without too much damage.
But my tax and income tax are at 40% so when I receive my 2 week paycheck with all the other deduction if I make 2000 I end up with less than 1000$ in my pocket.
Last edited by kungfu; 03-28-14 at 01:05 PM.
03-28-14 | 01:00 PM
#6429
sqrl
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 1,168
Likes: 0
From: Chicago
Bikes: bieks
Today I finally, after WEEKS of ****ty and confusing back and forth negotiations, settled on terms with a dude to buy my house. Closing is in 2 weeks, possession until May 1, and now I have one month to find an apartment, pack, and move. 
So irritated because this guy's original offer was made on Feb 18 but he kept taking weeks in between counter offers, then 2 weeks after going under contract to get all the details hammered out. Turns out his lease ends April 30 so now I'm the one pressed for time to find a place.
But, worth it. The house was my last tie to my ex (he's still on the mortgage) and is in a neighborhood that is way too far from my work and friends. Better times ahead if I can just get through this last month of stress.
So irritated because this guy's original offer was made on Feb 18 but he kept taking weeks in between counter offers, then 2 weeks after going under contract to get all the details hammered out. Turns out his lease ends April 30 so now I'm the one pressed for time to find a place.
But, worth it. The house was my last tie to my ex (he's still on the mortgage) and is in a neighborhood that is way too far from my work and friends. Better times ahead if I can just get through this last month of stress.
03-28-14 | 06:46 PM
#6433
Schwinn Magnet
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 458
Likes: 0
From: Virginia
Today I:
Woke up after sleeping 13 hours. Went to the post office. Finished cleaning up my wheels, dry-mounted the tires, and test-fit them on the project bike, it looks like it will work out. Rode an easy 12 miles on the rollers (still not feeling well). That is about all I can stand for today.
Woke up after sleeping 13 hours. Went to the post office. Finished cleaning up my wheels, dry-mounted the tires, and test-fit them on the project bike, it looks like it will work out. Rode an easy 12 miles on the rollers (still not feeling well). That is about all I can stand for today.
03-28-14 | 06:50 PM
#6434
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 9,948
Likes: 400
From: PHL
Bikes: Litespeed Catalyst, IRO Rob Roy, All City Big Block
Today I called my mom and went grocery shopping. Now the mac n' cheese part of the day is over and the beer part of the day is set to begin. As a hopeless workaholic, I think I'm finally learning to enjoy my days off.
03-28-14 | 07:18 PM
#6436
Senior Member
Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 52
Likes: 0
I just wanted to start a discussion about what was the amount of dept, so I could understand better the level of awesomeness achived by this guy that cleared it 100%, Cause in canada it's not really a super hard achievement but I know in US it's a different story.
03-28-14 | 09:04 PM
#6439
Junior Member
Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 11
Likes: 0
Today I scratched my new Kilo TT 
I was riding home from work and was passing by a church. An old lady in the parking lot dropped a bunch of papers on the ground and they started blowing all over the road in front of me. I quickly ditched my bike by a road sign and ran to grab the papers and returned them to her. When I got back to my bike, it had fallen and the sign scratched my top tube and top cap. Oh well... it was bound to happen.
Posting pic because I love my bike!
I was riding home from work and was passing by a church. An old lady in the parking lot dropped a bunch of papers on the ground and they started blowing all over the road in front of me. I quickly ditched my bike by a road sign and ran to grab the papers and returned them to her. When I got back to my bike, it had fallen and the sign scratched my top tube and top cap. Oh well... it was bound to happen.
Posting pic because I love my bike!
03-29-14 | 08:07 AM
#6443
pro in someone's theory
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 3,236
Likes: 3
From: Las Cruces, NM
Bikes: FTP
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It wasn't all that bad for me because I did my undergrad at a public school (the best one 
) before the education bubble and didn't have to start paying until after six years of funded graduate school. It is more a sign of time passing than anything else. I feel bad for the kids getting out of college now.
) before the education bubble and didn't have to start paying until after six years of funded graduate school. It is more a sign of time passing than anything else. I feel bad for the kids getting out of college now.
03-29-14 | 12:30 PM
#6447
Senior Member
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 1,452
Likes: 12
From: Philadelphia
Bikes: Surly CreamRoller. 98 Giant Rincon. SE UVT
03-29-14 | 12:42 PM
#6448
Fixie Infamous
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 10,480
Likes: 28
Just varying opinions leads to bickering between other mechanics. Luckily the head mechanic has taken a liking to me. I don't think the other mechanic has figured out I'm his replacement. Just kinda tense when all 3 of us are on the clock, luckily that's only on Sundays.
03-29-14 | 12:50 PM
#6449
Veteran Racer
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 11,866
Likes: 923
From: Ciudad de Vacas, Tejas
Bikes: 34 frames + 82 wheels
Just varying opinions leads to bickering between other mechanics. Luckily the head mechanic has taken a liking to me. I don't think the other mechanic has figured out I'm his replacement. Just kinda tense when all 3 of us are on the clock, luckily that's only on Sundays.
03-29-14 | 12:56 PM
#6450
Senior Member
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 1,452
Likes: 12
From: Philadelphia
Bikes: Surly CreamRoller. 98 Giant Rincon. SE UVT
Just varying opinions leads to bickering between other mechanics. Luckily the head mechanic has taken a liking to me. I don't think the other mechanic has figured out I'm his replacement. Just kinda tense when all 3 of us are on the clock, luckily that's only on Sundays.
