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Old 09-17-20, 05:46 PM
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I was putting the blower away in the shed after mowing, literally within one minute after I was done, and it unexpectedly started raining. I finished just in time.

PSA: Not only do we have a cool weather hazard now, but there are also acorns on the driveways. And walnuts in the lawn. #Danger
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Originally Posted by LesterOfPuppets
In Vancouver you could really smell the Camas paper mill during temperature inversions.
I googled and see no such Canadian company.
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Yes folks, somewhat hard to believe, but it's coming up on 19 years since we moved south.
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Originally Posted by Velo Vol
I was putting the blower away in the shed after mowing, literally within one minute after I was done, and it unexpectedly started raining. I finished just in time.

PSA: Not only do we have a cool weather hazard now, but there are also acorns on the driveways. And walnuts in the lawn. #Danger
Stay safe.
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Old 09-17-20, 06:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Velo Vol
I was putting the blower away in the shed after mowing, literally within one minute after I was done, and it unexpectedly started raining. I finished just in time.

PSA: Not only do we have a cool weather hazard now, but there are also acorns on the driveways. And walnuts in the lawn. #Danger
Yes. Stay safe.

In other lawn mowing news, the Kobalt 'lectrical mower is the stuff. I'm going to take my gasser to work, and mow down some weeds in the parking lot, then leave it by the dumpster for the metal guys to have. The battery is more than enough, and my spare 3ah one is a good back up. We don't all live on Southfork like rjones.
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Fear not! Despite about 4 inches of rain in the past 24 hours, all is well with DougRNS.

In other news, after multiple attempts to get an appointment with the cardiologist i have secured one for Monday. Also, if i get a stress test i have to get a covid test first and quarantine for 3 days. I will discuss options during my in person consult with the Dr.
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In more other news, I replaced several burned out light bulbs and re-attached the dryer vent. I was imagining a lengthy battle to reattach it but I did it in about a minute. I was understandably shocked at my luck.

I am on vacation next week so I might podium if everyone else takes the week off.
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Originally Posted by DougRNS
Also, if i get a stress test i have to get a covid test first and quarantine for 3 days.
Why?
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Damn that was a fun ride.

The dirt was perfect and I was feeling really confident on the bike. Set my best three times ever on my favorite descent in the park.

Last PR was 1:02, the three runs I did tonight we're 43s, 40s, and 35s
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Why?
I defer to good Doug or Mo or other health care professional.
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Originally Posted by DougRNS
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The dirt was perfect
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Old 09-17-20, 08:08 PM
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Originally Posted by abshipp
Damn that was a fun ride.

The dirt was perfect and I was feeling really confident on the bike. Set my best three times ever on my favorite descent in the park.

Last PR was 1:02, the three runs I did tonight we're 43s, 40s, and 35s
A bike park? Or trails in a park?
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Originally Posted by Velo Vol
I googled and see no such Canadian company.
The Camas mill is operated by Georgia-Pacific, which is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Unfortunately it's owned by the evil Koch Industries.
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Got in a heat-of-the-day ride today. It was supposed to be just 10 miles or so, but I kept riding for some reason. Who knows, maybe someday I'll miss riding in triple digits, then I'd have thought of it as a missed opportunity

Today at 2:26 PM

Afternoon Ride

Clear, 105°F, Feels like 105°F, Humidity 7%, Wind 4mph from S
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So at any time an unknown person could sign in pretending to be you?
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Originally Posted by big john
A bike park? Or trails in a park?
Trails in a park.

​​​I know it's nothing like what you've got out there, but hey - it's close and free!
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Trails in a park.

​​​I know it's nothing like what you've got out there, but hey - it's close and free!
Looks like fun, extra nice that it's close. I've never been to an actual bike park but I have thought about it. They have one at Mammoth Mountain where you buy a lift pass and it takes you up to 11,000 feet. I've heard there are enough trails to keep you busy enough so you only need to take the lift up once.

A couple years ago Bike Magazine had a trip to a resort deep in Canada with trucks to shuttle riders out and a helicopter to a remote mountaintop on the final day. I so wanted to do it but didn't have anyone to go with me and convince me to go. I saw the pictures and a video after and I think I would have been fine on the trails but definitely would have been the oldest one there.
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Here is the promotional video.
https://www.bikemag.com/features/ori...ag-pilgrimage/
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First in, Slackers. Of course, I was also probably the first to bed last night.
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Off to Xenia, OH for the weekend. We were supposed to leave yesterday but I Had a bad reaction to the "senior' dose flu vaccine that i received on Tuesday. Really knocked the crap out of me with fever, dizziness, joints, back pain, chills...
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Off to Xenia, OH for the weekend. We were supposed to leave yesterday but I Had a bad reaction to the "senior' dose flu vaccine that i received on Tuesday. Really knocked the crap out of me with fever, dizziness, joints, back pain, chills...
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