Addiction LXXVI
10-17-19, 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Trsnrtr
In just the last 48 hours, I’ve received the SSI one, student loan default, IRS past due, my Chase credit card was hacked, warrants...
For some reason, my phone has been ringing incessantly the last few days with these type of calls.
For some reason, my phone has been ringing incessantly the last few days with these type of calls.
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10-17-19, 12:44 PM
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And telemarketers almost never leave messages, so that eliminates them.
What gets me is having to change my phone habits so radically, and even buy a second phone line just to take 99% bogus calls I get from my public phone number that's posted on the net. I think there was a thread where people asked why nothing is done about these calls, and someone mentioned that politicians all use junk calls for their own campaigns, so they don't want to do anything that would affect their right to bombard us with robo calls every election season. Which makes a lot of sense when you think about it.
What gets me is having to change my phone habits so radically, and even buy a second phone line just to take 99% bogus calls I get from my public phone number that's posted on the net. I think there was a thread where people asked why nothing is done about these calls, and someone mentioned that politicians all use junk calls for their own campaigns, so they don't want to do anything that would affect their right to bombard us with robo calls every election season. Which makes a lot of sense when you think about it.
10-17-19, 12:44 PM
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Originally Posted by datlas
The other annoyance was that Verizon was charging something like $15/month for our router/WiFi. I did some research and bought a gently used one from ScamBay that was compatible and like $75 so it paid for itself quite quickly. Back when we had the TV etc. they were giving us teaser rates but charging $15/month for each channel tuner (we had two) and the router. Sad!
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10-17-19, 12:56 PM
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Originally Posted by sbxx1985
In other news, people screaming at you to ride faster or harder or to get out of the saddle is irritating. No matter how "good" the music, there will always be crappy songs. It's a terrible combination.
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10-17-19, 01:39 PM
#732
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Originally Posted by BillyD
Yeah but the eye candy trumps the music most of the time. It doesn’t hurt to enjoy the view.
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Originally Posted by rjones28
Addiction is all about class.
10-17-19, 02:20 PM
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Originally Posted by sbxx1985
Roadie bravado, WhyFi. You're all skinny and riding a lot. The snobbishness comes with it. And pink Rapha gear. I get it. I have it too, minus the pink Rapha gear.
Along those lines, I just ordered some more Rapha gear. It was on sale and a good deal on needed stuff. Nabbed a LS merino base layer and some gloves. Also some winter tights (no pad!), but they only had an XL and I'm not sure how the sizing will shake out; I might need an L.
10-17-19, 02:22 PM
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Originally Posted by WhyFi
You should get some pink Rapha gear.
Along those lines, I just ordered some more Rapha gear. It was on sale and a good deal on needed stuff. Nabbed a LS merino base layer and some gloves. Also some winter tights (no pad!), but they only had an XL and I'm not sure how the sizing will shake out; I might need an L.
Along those lines, I just ordered some more Rapha gear. It was on sale and a good deal on needed stuff. Nabbed a LS merino base layer and some gloves. Also some winter tights (no pad!), but they only had an XL and I'm not sure how the sizing will shake out; I might need an L.
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Addiction is all about class.
10-17-19, 02:23 PM
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Originally Posted by WhyFi
Along those lines, I just ordered some more Rapha gear. It was on sale and a good deal on needed stuff. Nabbed a LS merino base layer and some gloves. Also some winter tights (no pad!), but they only had an XL and I'm not sure how the sizing will shake out; I might need an L.
Speak of the devil - just got shipping confirmations on both orders.
10-17-19, 02:27 PM
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Originally Posted by datlas
If you get enough Rapha gear, does it make it easier to do the bidon flip??
Sadly, I have only water bottles. I almost ordered a bidon this morning to get me over the free shipping threshold, but then I opened a chat with service, to see if I could add the tights to the order placed last night, and they offered me a free shipping voucher, instead. Bidons and flips will have to wait for another time.
10-17-19, 02:37 PM
#737
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Originally Posted by sbxx1985
I like to suffer alone and in the dark.
Originally Posted by sbxx1985
She uses it, but has been really into barre this last year. She quit her job and started her own executive coaching business for lawyers. She has a lot more exercise flexibility now and doesn't need to quickly hammer out a Peloton ride. She's on a hike with a client right now. After 18 years of being a practicing lawyer, she's now inactive and happy. Legal profession kinda sucks because lawyers kinda suck.
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It's never about getting comfortable. It's about getting capable.
10-17-19, 02:45 PM
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Originally Posted by seedsbelize
Big marketing will take your soul if you let them.
Cue @datlas
Cue @datlas
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Originally Posted by Heathpack
Amateur bike racing is just a fun thing, as far as I know, there's no penalty for not winning.
10-17-19, 03:00 PM
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On last Saturday's hard club ride, I somehow injured/strained my popliteus muscle. It's a small muscle behind the knee. It's less sore now, but it's something I have never injured before and I honestly don't know how I even injured it since it's an external rotator of the foot/tibia and cycling should not really use it.
The main symptom is mild pain/discomfort behind my knee when leg fully extended/knee locked.
The main symptom is mild pain/discomfort behind my knee when leg fully extended/knee locked.
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Originally Posted by rjones28
Addiction is all about class.
10-17-19, 03:03 PM
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Originally Posted by datlas
If that's what you are after, you could try yoga class. Better yet...PILATES!!
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10-17-19, 03:07 PM
#741
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Originally Posted by datlas
On last Saturday's hard club ride, I somehow injured/strained my popliteus muscle. It's a small muscle behind the knee. It's less sore now, but it's something I have never injured before and I honestly don't know how I even injured it since it's an external rotator of the foot/tibia and cycling should not really use it.
The main symptom is mild pain/discomfort behind my knee when leg fully extended/knee locked.
The main symptom is mild pain/discomfort behind my knee when leg fully extended/knee locked.
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10-17-19, 03:09 PM
#742
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Originally Posted by BillyD
Um, you’re not asking us for a medical remedy are you?
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Originally Posted by rjones28
Addiction is all about class.
10-17-19, 03:22 PM
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Originally Posted by sbxx1985
Even datlas wants carbon, power, and electronic shifting. His wife won't let him.
10-17-19, 03:24 PM
#744
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Originally Posted by Ramona_W
Seriously?
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Originally Posted by rjones28
Addiction is all about class.
10-17-19, 03:29 PM
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Originally Posted by sbxx1985
Even datlas wants carbon, power, and electronic shifting. His wife won't let him.
power and electronic shifting on my steel/aluminum trike.
I’m still working on electronic shifting on the CF machine. May happen soon...
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10-17-19, 03:30 PM
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Originally Posted by MoAlpha
I did a spin class once. There was a lot of yelling and I didn't like the music, but the worst part was that it appeared I was getting effectively smoked by some of the pathetic, soft, non-roadie, spin class people there. At least they couldn't really drop me.
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10-17-19, 03:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Lemond1985
And telemarketers almost never leave messages, so that eliminates them.
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10-17-19, 03:33 PM
#748
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Originally Posted by sbxx1985
Even datlas wants carbon, power, and electronic shifting. His wife won't let him.
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Addiction is all about class.
10-17-19, 03:49 PM
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Originally Posted by datlas
Actually, I don't really want carbon or power. I would not mind an eTap AXS drivetrain for the Habanero, though. Maybe some day.
#fiscalresponsibility
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Originally Posted by Heathpack
Amateur bike racing is just a fun thing, as far as I know, there's no penalty for not winning.
10-17-19, 03:52 PM
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Originally Posted by datlas
Actually, I don't really want ... power.
