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Old 12-16-19, 07:59 PM
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It's a sign! But what does it mean?

It was a rare, sunny December afternoon in Portland. A bright light on my cubicle wall caught my attention. Perhaps it means work can wait. Get out and ride!

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Like the Bat signal. Time for a ride.
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Time to close the shade.
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It was very nice, was going to ride, didn't, damnit.

Got some other stuff done that really didn't matter.
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Old 12-16-19, 11:14 PM
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Yes, it was nice out. I was stuck at my desk the entire day. In the basement...
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Originally Posted by Insidious C.
It was a rare, sunny December afternoon in Portland. A bright light on my cubicle wall caught my attention. Perhaps it means work can wait. Get out and ride!

It's a sign that reminds me that it's been awhile since we rode together!
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It's showing you the location of a "grail" bike...

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Originally Posted by BFisher
Like the Bat signal. Time for a ride.
"to the Bat Bike"
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Duly noted. I shall purchase a Battaglin and ride with gugie.
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I rode!
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Originally Posted by Insidious C.
Duly noted. I shall purchase a Battaglin and ride with gugie.
It would be great if he had a Robin Hood.
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Originally Posted by Insidious C.
It was a rare, sunny December afternoon in Portland. A bright light on my cubicle wall caught my attention. Perhaps it means work can wait. Get out and ride!

Such a typical office setup... the standard cubicle wall covering up a part of the window.
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clearly it is N+1 time (and go ride)
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Originally Posted by BFisher
It would be great if he had a Robin Hood.
OK, you guys ride with Robin, and I'll wait for Cat Woman. 😍😁😉
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Such a typical office setup... the standard cubicle wall covering up a part of the window.
At least he has a window!
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Originally Posted by thinktubes
It's showing you the location of a "grail" bike...

Don't forget to
one sprocket (at 1:27) to honor the Hebrew god whose grail bike this is or you'll get the gearing all wrong

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Originally Posted by Insidious C.
It was a rare, sunny December afternoon in Portland. A bright light on my cubicle wall caught my attention. Perhaps it means work can wait. Get out and ride!

It was telling you that it's supposed to rain cats, dogs and Moto Guzzis for the next few daze, it was time to PEDAL.

OPB has been telling you this for a couple daze now. Public broadcasting is good for you.
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Could you arrange that gizmo to project the image on the wall of your boss's office?
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Old 12-17-19, 03:52 PM
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It was telling you that it's supposed to rain cats, dogs and Moto Guzzis for the next few daze, it was time to PEDAL.

OPB has been telling you this for a couple daze now. Public broadcasting is good for you.
It seems I have my own OPB. Optically Projected Bicycle.
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