The Cat is away, us mice will play….
11-30-23, 09:34 AM
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The Cat is away, us mice will play….
Sweetie is in DC for a conference all week.
I live in Portland. Home of many distractions, from food carts to strip clubs.
Left to my own devices, I did what any C&V cyclist would do.
I worked on her X-mas present, one-half of a his/hers 1971 Cinelli IN THE LIVINGROOM!!
Turned the McIntosh up to 11, picked a couple albums from the “C” section (in honor of Cinelli).
Grabbed a couple bottles of bourbon and set out to clean her new bike.
I live in Portland. Home of many distractions, from food carts to strip clubs.
Left to my own devices, I did what any C&V cyclist would do.
I worked on her X-mas present, one-half of a his/hers 1971 Cinelli IN THE LIVINGROOM!!
Turned the McIntosh up to 11, picked a couple albums from the “C” section (in honor of Cinelli).
Grabbed a couple bottles of bourbon and set out to clean her new bike.
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Ah yes, the living room wrench, that most dangerous temptation. Why is it so enjoyable? Because we know we're getting away with something?
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the chap looking on from atop the speaker appears impressed...
...either that or he is about to swallow Kermit
...some immigrant from Honshu has infected Cino, it's probably too late for an immunization...
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the chap looking on from atop the speaker appears impressed...
...either that or he is about to swallow Kermit
...some immigrant from Honshu has infected Cino, it's probably too late for an immunization...
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11-30-23, 02:17 PM
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On a Cinelli, I'd go so far as to say that the only allowable part would be the Suntour... Except for Simplex retrofriction levers, which are correct on everything, French parts on Italian bikes is kinda weird.
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11-30-23, 04:35 PM
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Sweetie is in DC for a conference all week.
I live in Portland. Home of many distractions, from food carts to strip club.
Left to my own devices, I did what any C&V cyclist would do.
I worked on her X-mas present, one-half of a his/hers 1971 Cinelli IN THE LIVINGROOM!!
Turned the McIntosh up to 11, picked a couple albums from the “C” section (in honor of Cinelli).
Grabbed a couple bottles of bourbon and set out to clean her new bike.
I live in Portland. Home of many distractions, from food carts to strip club.
Left to my own devices, I did what any C&V cyclist would do.
I worked on her X-mas present, one-half of a his/hers 1971 Cinelli IN THE LIVINGROOM!!
Turned the McIntosh up to 11, picked a couple albums from the “C” section (in honor of Cinelli).
Grabbed a couple bottles of bourbon and set out to clean her new bike.
2) Strip club? pics or it did not happen
3) you are braver than I am on using living room
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11-30-23, 04:46 PM
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I sourced a campy rally 1.2 (re-enforced) but honestly, I think a suntour Crane might be the best answer
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My favorite place to work is in our entry . I throw out a drop cloth and have at it!! It is real close to my coffee bar(sorry, don't drink) and my wifey is just fine with it. Nice bike(s) I remember the post when you got them . As long as Greta doesn't mind!
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You sir are a man after my own heart. Vintage Macintosh? Cue the drooling. What speakers are those? I just refinished a set of Cerwin Vega D7's.
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Lets not forget melting your wax in the oven and bike parts cleaning in the dish washer. Also the Lions and Tigers and Bears... OH MY!
That's all and well but still, all will be better when the Food Lady returns... Ha
That's all and well but still, all will be better when the Food Lady returns... Ha
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11-30-23, 07:31 PM
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Death fork? Naaaah!!
Aside from your taste in whisky and music, I approve.
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Did the booze cost more than the bike?
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engine had burned a hole through a piston. That was the last car repair my father did.
‘a year later he bought a Cadillac Coupe de Ville, in maroon, tail fins and GM Styling. It was new car every two years until 1971.
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powered by a dedicated MC7300 amp. The 2nd amp is for the sub.
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cask strength. Needs a lil ice to cool it down. I like to see how it evolves while the ice melts.
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My wife would be happy if I did bike repairs in the living room as she is looking for a reason to replace the carpet... but that expense would defund the bike hobby. #choices
Gld to see (The) Cure make the list.
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‘when I was a very wee tot, my Mom in no uncertain terms told my father to take the Fiat 500 motor back downstairs- and he was NOT going to clean it in the kitchen of the apartment.
engine had burned a hole through a piston. That was the last car repair my father did.
‘a year later he bought a Cadillac Coupe de Ville, in maroon, tail fins and GM Styling. It was new car every two years until 1971.
engine had burned a hole through a piston. That was the last car repair my father did.
‘a year later he bought a Cadillac Coupe de Ville, in maroon, tail fins and GM Styling. It was new car every two years until 1971.
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