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04-11-20, 03:58 PM
#1801
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It is a beautiful day here so I took a very nice ride this morning on the Bianchi that I hardly ever use. And almost immediately remembered why I don't use it more- the handlebars are too narrow, and the reach is too far. Also, I bought the wheels used for the hubs (so I could have a 100% matched group set on something), but the brake tracks are pretty worn and not very effective (I'm pretty sure I replaced the brake pads when I built the thing up, they look in good shape anyway). But otherwise, the ride was great- it's a lighter bike than my usual, I didn't feel beaten up on the road and the hills (such as they are around here) were much, much easier. So I think I'm going to spend some money on a nice wheelset when I change the cockpit around and have a bit of a mutt but a much more comfortable bike.
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04-11-20, 04:07 PM
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Wine>beer. Any day.
04-11-20, 04:15 PM
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The Japanese restaurant near the old job had wonderful fish katsu. Went there before the big shutdown and had lunch with some ex co-workers. Katsu, spicy tuna roll, soup and salad, and krispy noodles.
04-11-20, 04:22 PM
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Today was a fine day here with temps in the mid 50s F and clear skies. On pretty days with Narragansett Bay looking inviting, I'm really glad I live here. As far as cycling goes, people are courteous, always willing to give a cyclist a break. It is surprising that in the middle of the highly populated northeast there are so many lightly traveled rural roads with very good riding.
I rode 16 pleasant miles, about half on suburban roads and the return on the bike path. In the middle of gloomy pandemic news, trees are beginning to leaf out and flowers are are beginning to bloom so it is hopeful and I'm happy to see growth and cheerful colors. The bike path was a bit busy but I'm glad people are out walking or riding bikes. If you are not trying to set speed records, the bike path can be pleasant.
I rode 16 pleasant miles, about half on suburban roads and the return on the bike path. In the middle of gloomy pandemic news, trees are beginning to leaf out and flowers are are beginning to bloom so it is hopeful and I'm happy to see growth and cheerful colors. The bike path was a bit busy but I'm glad people are out walking or riding bikes. If you are not trying to set speed records, the bike path can be pleasant.
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04-11-20, 04:25 PM
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Went for a 4 hour ride and met Heathpack for the first time. I dropped my chain and she passed by. I had seen her once before and wasn't sure if it was her so I caught up to her and I recognized the bike from a picture she had posted on this thread. She was surprised and I didn't want to make a nuisance of myself so I took off.
04-11-20, 04:31 PM
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04-11-20, 04:54 PM
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04-11-20, 05:01 PM
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Should Be More Popular
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04-11-20, 05:02 PM
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04-11-20, 05:04 PM
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04-11-20, 05:10 PM
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04-11-20, 05:17 PM
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We had a really good take-out meal from a semi-fancy place that we would occasionally visit for happy hour. They have inexplicably turned in to a value champ by figuring out the take-out family meal - more places need to do this instead of leaning on their regular menu items. It just makes things more simple on both ends, ours and theirs. We got a whole rotisserie chicken, two sides, a salad, baguette and dessert for a reasonable price. Fed the family and then some. This was the second time ordering from them; last week, we got a taco 10-pack, chips, guac, beans, cake, etc. That was pretty darn good, too.
04-11-20, 05:19 PM
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04-11-20, 06:17 PM
#1816
So it is
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04-11-20, 06:31 PM
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VFL For Life
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04-11-20, 06:35 PM
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04-11-20, 06:39 PM
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04-11-20, 07:02 PM
#1820
So it is
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I asked Mrs. LAJ if she wanted Taco Bell tonight.... She ixnayed it.
04-11-20, 07:15 PM
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No Taco Bell. I haven't had it in... literally maybe ever.
Thai tomorrow, if they're open. Honest Mary's sometime this week, whenever AG goes to get her allergy shot.
Thai tomorrow, if they're open. Honest Mary's sometime this week, whenever AG goes to get her allergy shot.
04-11-20, 07:19 PM
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The crunchy ones are so good my imagination doesn’t stand a chance.
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04-11-20, 07:27 PM
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04-11-20, 07:38 PM
#1824
Has a magic bike
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Updates:
1. Magic Bike odometer flipped over 17000 miles yesterday.
2. Nice ride today. Some random dude rides up next to me and asks “Are you Heathpack?” Wut? It was bigjohn ! Shut up.
3. Baked a carrot cake.
1. Magic Bike odometer flipped over 17000 miles yesterday.
2. Nice ride today. Some random dude rides up next to me and asks “Are you Heathpack?” Wut? It was bigjohn ! Shut up.
3. Baked a carrot cake.
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04-11-20, 08:05 PM
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So it is
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