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Originally Posted by Mumonkan
(Post 18733384)
officially done with my first event at the new job
the days are long, busy, and at times stressful. im covered in dirt and sunburn and my nostrils are caked with dust, my feet hurt and im tired as hell i think i loved it. all the participants are rad af despite the stigma associated with "obstacle course run people" and the team i work with are all equally super rad af, im genuinely happy i got this opportunity i love not sitting in an office!!! |
Originally Posted by SquidPuppet
(Post 18734661)
What is this new job?
idunno if ill get in trouble dropping names ln the internet machine but it involves people running on dirt obstacle courses covered in mud. theres a bunch of them now but its "the big one" i set up the various staging areas with an internet connection and handle the volunteers that scan in the participant/spectators at check in |
Why would saying "Tough Mudder" be bad?
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Originally Posted by 50voltphantom
(Post 18734488)
I rode on gravel roads in the rain on Saturday and my freewheel is 'crunchy'.
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Originally Posted by TimothyH
(Post 18734885)
Freewheel!!!
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Originally Posted by Mumonkan
(Post 18734791)
idunno if ill get in trouble dropping names ln the internet machine but it involves people running on dirt obstacle courses covered in mud. theres a bunch of them now but its "the big one"
i set up the various staging areas with an internet connection and handle the volunteers that scan in the participant/spectators at check in |
who knows if im divulging trade secrets or some **** lol
its cool so far, it definitely has potential to wear away at you so ill see how it goes as i do more of them |
Today I serviced an inexpensive Formula low flange loose ball front hub that has never been opened since June of 2002. FOURTEEN years. I found plenty of grease and it was sill clean as a whistle. The bike has been used a lot over those years. I wish I knew what brand of grease that was, because it was fresh as new. Clear and slimy. There are redundant dust seals on the hub and they seem to do an incredible job of keeping contaminants out.
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Originally Posted by SquidPuppet
(Post 18735818)
Today I serviced an inexpensive Formula low flange loose ball front hub that has never been opened since June of 2002. FOURTEEN years. I found plenty of grease and it was sill clean as a whistle. The bike has been used a lot over those years. I wish I knew what brand of grease that was, because it was fresh as new. Clear and slimy. There are redundant dust seals on the hub and they seem to do an incredible job of keeping contaminants out.
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Bought a ticket for a week in SD in July, time to get my beach body ready.
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Originally Posted by LesterOfPuppets
(Post 18736088)
Formula should make freewheels.
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Originally Posted by Huffandstuff
(Post 18736776)
Bought a ticket for a week in SD in July, time to get my beach body ready.
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Freewheel!!!???
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Originally Posted by TejanoTrackie
(Post 18737206)
South Dakota ?
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Today I'm still laughing at a KOM I got last night on my way home from a great ride in the hills. Anyone from SF might be familiar with the Wiggle route from the Mission to the Panhandle... this segment name is pretty hilarious: Bike Ride Profile | LOL near | Times and Records | Strava
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Originally Posted by Huffandstuff
(Post 18737343)
No one would willing go to South Dakota, San Diego is the only SD in my mind.
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Originally Posted by TMonk
(Post 18738260)
Bringing a bike?
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I vote for the GTB. :)
If you'll be here any time between the 1st and 4th, West Side Invite is happening here this year and I'm sure the fixie shenanigans will be non-stop. |
That's what I'm heading down for, gonna be there the whole week though cause I need a beach that isn't 40 degrees in my life.
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Today Subaru sent me a vacuum cleaner. https://www.dropbox.com/s/qqmh9u6y3t...fused.gif?dl=1
https://www.dropbox.com/s/528rq2tasr...acuum.jpg?dl=1 UPS drops off a big box from Subaru and I'm like "Wha...?" Open it up and there is a Dyson vacuum inside. It came with a card from customer service... https://www.dropbox.com/s/66cegalovt...acuum.jpg?dl=1 I figured out that they send Dyson cordless vacuums to people who call customer service with complaints like the dealer put the wrong oil in the car or something. I called them to ask a question but didn't have a complaint and next thing you know they send me a $300 vacuum. Weird. I'm gonna sell it on craigslist to fund a new microwave over my stove. -Tim- |
Originally Posted by TimothyH
(Post 18738532)
Today Subaru sent me a vacuum cleaner. https://www.dropbox.com/s/qqmh9u6y3t...fused.gif?dl=1
https://www.dropbox.com/s/528rq2tasr...acuum.jpg?dl=1 UPS drops off a big box from Subaru and I'm like "Wha...?" Open it up and there is a Dyson vacuum inside. It came with a card from customer service... https://www.dropbox.com/s/66cegalovt...acuum.jpg?dl=1 I figured out that they send Dyson cordless vacuums to people who call customer service with complaints like the dealer put the wrong oil in the car or something. I called them to ask a question but didn't have a complaint and next thing you know they send me a $300 vacuum. Weird. I'm gonna sell it on craigslist to fund a new microwave over my stove. -Tim- Sweet vacuum though, sell it and buy more bike parts that is what I would do : ) |
Honestly, I would keep the vacuum unless you are strapped for cash. I have a Dyson and it is really nice. Well worth the money they charge for one, and you got it for free?
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The previous owner of the house left a kirby vacuum cleaner (probably got gilt tripped into buying it by a salesman).
Their questionable sales tactics aside, it's built like a tank and actually performed better than the dyson upright we had. Weighs a ton but its propelled by drive motors like those swanky honda lawn mowers the landscaping guys use. Also, don't forget about the mom's in your life, mother's day is this Sunday! I nearly did. |
haha thats awesome! I guess you got lucky with not having and stupid cops to ticket you!
Originally Posted by cali_axela
(Post 18737865)
Today I'm still laughing at a KOM I got last night on my way home from a great ride in the hills. Anyone from SF might be familiar with the Wiggle route from the Mission to the Panhandle... this segment name is pretty hilarious: Bike Ride Profile | LOL near | Times and Records | Strava
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Originally Posted by veganbikes
(Post 18739254)
DON'T BUY A MICROWAVE OVER YOUR STOVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Unless you can set it up super high it will screw with pot clearance and make it way harder to cook. We had one installed years ago and it sucks because certain pots won't fit under or when flambéing something the flames won't be able to go very high before hitting the microwave making for some nasty cleanup.
Sweet vacuum though, sell it and buy more bike parts that is what I would do : ) A microwave has been above my stove for 18 years. Never had a problem. No worries.
Originally Posted by TenSpeedV2
(Post 18739432)
Honestly, I would keep the vacuum unless you are strapped for cash. I have a Dyson and it is really nice. Well worth the money they charge for one, and you got it for free?
Originally Posted by Leukybear
(Post 18739486)
The previous owner of the house left a kirby vacuum cleaner (probably got gilt tripped into buying it by a salesman).
Their questionable sales tactics aside, it's built like a tank and actually performed better than the dyson upright we had. Weighs a ton but its propelled by drive motors like those swanky honda lawn mowers the landscaping guys use. Also, don't forget about the mom's in your life, mother's day is this Sunday! I nearly did. |
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