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02-24-20, 08:44 AM
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Yeah. I just abused my first one. Got to the point where it kept out no water. I finally re-treated it this spring, but it does not keep out the water like it used to. I'd use it for commuting, but I wouldn't trust it for something like having to descend from nearly 8,000' in rain and wet snow.
02-24-20, 09:09 AM
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Because I have the lane and I'm going straight. If someone wants to turn right, I'll give them the opportunity to do so, staying behind and to the right, and without violating my right of way by going around and hooking in front of me. Also, with some vehicles, the rear tires cut a little tighter path than the front, which can cause a squeeze if the driver doesn't know what they're doing. This is more problematic with big vehicles and, in my experience, people in big vehicles rarely know how to drive the damn things.
By the way, some of you should look into anger management exercises.
02-24-20, 09:13 AM
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Why would good will be harmed by positioning myself such that they can make a right turn without crossing in front of my forward path? My lane positioning wouldn't keep them from turning on the red. Most right-turning drivers seem to understand and appreciate the effort.
02-24-20, 09:28 AM
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Where are you standing? Guess I misunderstood.
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I also don’t ride the gutter up to the front of a line of cars. Better to claim a spot and practice my standing sprint.
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Yeah. I just abused my first one. Got to the point where it kept out no water. I finally re-treated it this spring, but it does not keep out the water like it used to. I'd use it for commuting, but I wouldn't trust it for something like having to descend from nearly 8,000' in rain and wet snow.
02-24-20, 09:58 AM
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Not even doing to look at the markets today. Made the mistake of seeing futures before trading started. Dow was down 900 points, which translated to slightly over 3%.
02-24-20, 10:02 AM
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02-24-20, 10:10 AM
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Be greedy when everyone is scared. Be scared when everyone is greedy.
02-24-20, 10:32 AM
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02-24-20, 10:55 AM
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Generically, I'm up to the crosswalk and far enough to the left that someone could pass behind/to the right (unless I'm at an intersection with a no turn on red). Sometimes that puts me at the left side of the right lane, some times that puts me at the right side of the right lane with a right turn lane next to me.
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02-24-20, 10:59 AM
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Am I the only one curious about these vibes? Has Vol inquired yet?
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02-24-20, 11:01 AM
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02-24-20, 11:10 AM
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02-24-20, 11:22 AM
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There is a recommendation to stock up on any medications, but not to the point of hoarding. No idea where that sweet spot is.https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/24/o...-pandemic.html
02-24-20, 11:35 AM
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There is a recommendation to stock up on any medications, but not to the point of hoarding. No idea where that sweet spot is.https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/24/o...-pandemic.html
02-24-20, 11:49 AM
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Very good read.
BTW the Mormon Church is telling us we should call them Latter Day Saints and not Mormons. They are trying to get away from the old label.
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02-24-20, 11:54 AM
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Yes, although his conclusion may bother people who are religious. He essentially suggests that any religion in its infancy looks like a kooky cult. I think it's true but I expect some people would disagree...I will leave it at that before we get too P&R.
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02-24-20, 12:27 PM
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A former co-worker of mine toured the new temple they built on 18th St., a couple of blocks from our office. On nice days there would sometimes be someone hanging outside encouraging you to come in for a tour. She said it's an amazing place. Now that it has been blessed or whatever they do to it, non-Mormons are not allowed inside.
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Another good book I recommend, is called "Under the Banner of Heaven" by Jon Krakauer. First part deals mostly with history of Mormon church. Second part deals with FLDS who are "fundamentalist" Mormons.
Very good read.
BTW the Mormon Church is telling us we should call them Latter Day Saints and not Mormons. They are trying to get away from the old label.
Very good read.
BTW the Mormon Church is telling us we should call them Latter Day Saints and not Mormons. They are trying to get away from the old label.
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02-24-20, 12:34 PM
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This was rather interesting juxtaposition in my news feed.
02-24-20, 12:35 PM
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Read that on tour last year.
A former co-worker of mine toured the new temple they built on 18th St., a couple of blocks from our office. On nice days there would sometimes be someone hanging outside encouraging you to come in for a tour. She said it's an amazing place. Now that it has been blessed or whatever they do to it, non-Mormons are not allowed inside.
A former co-worker of mine toured the new temple they built on 18th St., a couple of blocks from our office. On nice days there would sometimes be someone hanging outside encouraging you to come in for a tour. She said it's an amazing place. Now that it has been blessed or whatever they do to it, non-Mormons are not allowed inside.
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Ah, now I can interpret the LDS, thanx.
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