Velo Vol 

Face it--you've been dropped this month, and you're not going to catch up.

Velo Vol 

Interesting chatter on the internets forums regarding coronavirus.

With my supercharged immune system, I'm not too worried about the coming pestilence.

kissTheApex

1997 Everest climb had/has enough different first hand accounts that any memoir related to it is bound to be controversial to at least two-three other accounts.

seedsbelize 

He admitted to not being of sound mind on the descent. Nonetheless, I'd be interested in seeing the documentary.

seedsbelize 

I guess at some point I might want to plug in to global news. This forum is, generally, my global news source
Edit: The chart didn't show up in the original; only in the quote.

Velo Vol 

Hoo boy.

LesterOfPuppets

I think the DJIA was mostly reeling from the dot com bust at that time. China had only 4% of global GDP back then, and they have 16% now, so Corona might have a greater effect on the DJIA. Time will tell ...

MoAlpha

This could always be the Big One, but unless it uncovers serious “structural” issues in the global economy, which it could, I don’t see why the effect on equities should outlast the real world crisis. Disclaimer: But what do I know?

I will say, some very knowledgable people, like Mike Osterholm and Ann Shuchat, seem more concerned than average.

datlas 

Saturn scare this morning. On my way to work, I could tell the shifter felt funny. Once up to speed, it was obvious that the shifter was not acting properly. It won't go all the way to the right so I can't get it into 5th or Reverse. I drove to work in 4th and left it at the mechanic's.

I am hoping it's just a clip or other part in the linkage that is worn and easily fixed, but I fear for my poor little plastic car.

Sniff.

MoAlpha

Hope it's linkage and not synchros or something. The bad stuff goes single gear by gear, in my small experience.

bampilot06

smithsonian might give you some money for it. I am sure it would make a great exhibit.....

I jest but I drove a 95 manual acura integra for almost 8 years. Drove it from Va beach to california and back, the car wouldn’t die. The only reason I don’t still have that vehicular device is because my daughter was born, and I wouldn’t put her in that death trap.


hope it’s a simple fix.

datlas 

I am hoping it's just a clip or something in the linkage too. Will post update after I hear from my mechanic. The car is old enough that mrs datlas does NOT want me putting much $$$ into it.

datlas 

Speaking of old cheap cars in exhibits, about 15 years back an art department gave a group of art students each a Yugo. They told them "This was a failure as a car. Make it into something else"

The results were quite interesting and whimsical. I recall one was made into a giant toaster. One was made into a giant backyard grill. Here is a pic I found of one that was made into a foosball table.



p.s. here is a link to an explanation of the exhibit with pics. I am getting older, it was 25 years ago not 15 years ago.

​​​​​​https://magliery.com/Graphics/YugoArt/

MoAlpha

So? It was a dog when it rolled off the line, but its survival is a monument to the devotion and economic good sense of its owner. We will mourn its passing.

datlas 

Cue Monty Python...."Not Dead Yet!"

datlas 

Good article in the Atlantic about the Coronavirus. Looking more likely this will not be contained and will spread. Good news is only 1% fatality rate. Bad news is 1% of a LOT of people is still a large number. I hope it does not happen, but would be prepared.

Trsnrtr

If it's a clip or something, you do indeed live a charmed life.

indyfabz

I have a fair supply of dried goods at home. Things like beans and lentils. I may grab several bags of pasta on my way home tonight since I will have the car. Maybe do a larger shopping run this weekend for canned goods and stuff like broths.

And bread, milk, butter, eggs and TP, of course.

seedsbelize 

Glad I'm in another country. The last scare I remember, still living there, was people buying up duct tape and visquene to protect themselves from
radioactive fallout or some such. I WILL pay more attention though, to the developing story. At places other than this thread, I guess.

seedsbelize 

And I will pick up some hand sanitizer. It's good to have that around anyway, where I live. So, not such a big change.
And, since @MoAlpha made reference to keeping his hands away from his face, my hands are finding reasons to go there. Thanks, Mo

rjones28 

Hope you don't have to walk home.

datlas 

Mechanic said problem is in shifter bushings and pivot, plus said cables are worn. Thinks he can fix it without too much trouble. I hope Saturn shifter cables are not too much trouble compared to Shimano!

datlas 

I hope not. He is hoping to get the parts. Plan B is call of shame to mrs datlas.

abshipp 

Well, you did for a little bit at least

It's not the most aero thing in the world, no . Should work as a nice excuse for how slow I am on that bike!

to you too!

abshipp 

Thanks for the well-wishes, all.

My wife and I spent Sunday and Monday in Milwaukee. Saw a concert on Sunday night, and then had a nice lunch Monday and visited the Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory. Really neat place consisting of three conoidal domes, each with different flora and fauna. Really wonderful place to visit.

Here's a few pictures for your enjoyment: