Today I (v2):
05-02-16 | 09:40 AM
Calamari Marionette Ph.D
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 7,861
Likes: 41
From: Coeur d' Alene
Bikes: 3 Chinese Gas Pipe Nerdcycles and 2 Chicago Electroforged Boat Anchors
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!!!
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!!!
05-02-16 | 10:22 AM
Brown Jersey Winner
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 8,797
Likes: 13
From: The Bad Woods.
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
05-02-16 | 10:47 AM
- Soli Deo Gloria -
Joined: Aug 2015
Posts: 14,779
Likes: 743
From: Northwest Georgia
Bikes: 2018 Rodriguez Custom Fixed Gear, 2017 Niner RLT 9 RDO, 2015 Bianchi Pista, 2002 Fuji Robaix
05-02-16 | 10:51 AM
Senior Member
Joined: Feb 2014
Posts: 2,750
Likes: 149
From: SD
Bikes: Handsome Fredward, Trek 1.1
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
i set up the various staging areas with an internet connection and handle the volunteers that scan in the participant/spectators at check in
05-02-16 | 03:57 PM
Calamari Marionette Ph.D
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 7,861
Likes: 41
From: Coeur d' Alene
Bikes: 3 Chinese Gas Pipe Nerdcycles and 2 Chicago Electroforged Boat Anchors
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.
05-02-16 | 05:34 PM
The space coyote lied.
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 48,904
Likes: 11,097
From: dusk 'til dawn.
Bikes: everywhere
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.
05-03-16 | 07:37 AM
Senior Member
Joined: Feb 2014
Posts: 2,750
Likes: 149
From: SD
Bikes: Handsome Fredward, Trek 1.1
05-03-16 | 08:02 AM
Veteran Racer
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 11,866
Likes: 923
From: Ciudad de Vacas, Tejas
Bikes: 34 frames + 82 wheels
South Dakota ?
05-03-16 | 11:43 AM
Señor Member
Joined: Aug 2012
Posts: 621
Likes: 0
From: Portland, OR
Bikes: All of them
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
05-03-16 | 01:52 PM
Not actually Tmonk
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 17,381
Likes: 6,162
From: San Diego, CA
Bikes: road, track, mtb
05-03-16 | 02:25 PM
Your cog is slipping.
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 26,053
Likes: 100
From: Beverly MA
Bikes: EAI Bareknuckle
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.
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.
05-03-16 | 03:27 PM
- Soli Deo Gloria -
Joined: Aug 2015
Posts: 14,779
Likes: 743
From: Northwest Georgia
Bikes: 2018 Rodriguez Custom Fixed Gear, 2017 Niner RLT 9 RDO, 2015 Bianchi Pista, 2002 Fuji Robaix
Today Subaru sent me a vacuum cleaner. 
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...
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-
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...
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-
05-03-16 | 08:49 PM
Clark W. Griswold
Joined: Mar 2014
Posts: 18,452
Likes: 6,761
From: ,location, location
Bikes: Foundry Chilkoot Ti W/Ultegra Di2, Salsa Timberjack Ti, Cinelli Mash Work RandoCross Fun Time Machine, 1x9 XT Parts Hybrid, Co-Motion Cascadia, Specialized Langster, Phil Wood Apple VeloXS Frame (w/DA 7400), R+M Supercharger2 Rohloff, Habanero Ti 26
Today Subaru sent me a vacuum cleaner.
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...
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-
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...
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 : )
05-03-16 | 11:28 PM
THE STUFFED
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 12,671
Likes: 21
From: San Francisco, CA
Bikes: R. Sachs Simplicity; EAI Bareknuckle; Madone Gen 8
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.
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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05-04-16 | 07:17 AM
Senior Member
Joined: May 2013
Posts: 1,682
Likes: 10
From: dEnVeR
Bikes: CENTURION / LOOK / Bianchi
haha thats awesome! I guess you got lucky with not having and stupid cops to ticket you!
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
05-04-16 | 07:56 AM
- Soli Deo Gloria -
Joined: Aug 2015
Posts: 14,779
Likes: 743
From: Northwest Georgia
Bikes: 2018 Rodriguez Custom Fixed Gear, 2017 Niner RLT 9 RDO, 2015 Bianchi Pista, 2002 Fuji Robaix
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 : )
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.
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.
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.