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12-16-23, 07:55 AM
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12-16-23, 08:17 AM
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12-16-23, 08:24 AM
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Well, just like the other madone, I can’t lower the stem and test ride it so the changes will actually be a little while. I never cut the steerer on the old madone. Some days I wanted too, other days I didn’t. In the end, I never really like that bike so I decided to not cut the steerer in the eventuality I would sell it. I don’t think I will slam it, but eventually I will prolly drop it 15-20 mm.
12-16-23, 08:24 AM
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I’ve been thinking about the different religions a lot lately, more specifically why do they lead to wars. I suppose it’s because in most other areas they do not have freedom religion, so one idea is forced onto a population. In some cases these ideas have extreme laws, which portions of the population believe to be unjust. Because I grew up in America I can’t comprehend what that must be like, and have a hard time understanding that. Not really sure where this post is going so i’ll stop here.
12-16-23, 08:27 AM
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12-16-23, 08:32 AM
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I’ve been thinking about the different religions a lot lately, more specifically why do they lead to wars. I suppose it’s because in most other areas they do not have freedom religion, so one idea is forced onto a population. In some cases these ideas have extreme laws, which portions of the population believe to be unjust. Because I grew up in America I can’t comprehend what that must be like, and have a hard time understanding that. Not really sure where this post is going so i’ll stop here.
At least if you want to be a colossal nerd.
Like me.
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12-16-23, 08:53 AM
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12-16-23, 09:04 AM
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12-16-23, 09:08 AM
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12-16-23, 09:08 AM
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12-16-23, 09:11 AM
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Are you stopping in Progreso too. A stone’s throw.
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12-16-23, 09:14 AM
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12-16-23, 09:26 AM
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The Maya Train did its inaugural run yesterday, and today is open for business. It’s due to pass by within sight of the front yard in ten minutes or so. I plan to go out and watch it pass. My wife happened to see it pass yesterday, while out hanging laundry.
12-16-23, 09:31 AM
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By the way, is the sizing capabilities on those recumbents adjustable?
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12-16-23, 09:41 AM
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Standard tourist travel. Started in Belize City and traveling west on the George Price highway to the Mayan temples.
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12-16-23, 09:44 AM
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I’ll watch something on it, I can’t read factual books. I mean I have to be really really really interested in order to retain anything. Otherwise ill just fall asleep.
12-16-23, 09:51 AM
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You might also look up some stuff about John Calvin (after whom that Calvin was named). He's one of the religious influences that infects most of this country, even many avowed atheists. Calvinism and Puritanism affect almost our entire culture in ways that we have trouble internalizing. Including our laws. We just don't say that it's because of religion.
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12-16-23, 09:55 AM
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20 minutes and counting late on its first run.
12-16-23, 10:05 AM
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12-16-23, 10:05 AM
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Woke up....
Fell out of bed....
Dragged a comb across my head.....
Fell out of bed....
Dragged a comb across my head.....
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12-16-23, 10:08 AM
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12-16-23, 10:16 AM
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So as per my usual. I ordered parts and tools in the wrong order. Parts arrived 2 days ago and toolingcwill be here next week. Does that stop me?.... Of course not! Tore down F.B.B.s rear wheel. Added a .2mm shim to the axel. And reassembled. Now without preload there's a bit of rumble and drag. Smooth like glass once the caps are on it. I also added another .2mm shim between the outer bearing of the hub and the spacer for the freehub. Problem solved. Very nice and smooth now.
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12-16-23, 10:27 AM
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Speaking of puppies, personally I have sworn to never ever get a puppy again. At my age it’s like having a human baby, it’s overwhelming, just too much trying to keep up with the little terror. If they’re not chewing up your stuff they’re throwing up on it or peeing anyplace they want. There is a very good reason why child-rearing is best done when you’re young. Play at your own risk, but be warned, your mileage will not vary much just because you are “only” in your 60s.
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12-16-23, 10:45 AM
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Speaking of puppies, personally I have sworn to never ever get a puppy again. At my age it’s like having a human baby, it’s overwhelming, just too much trying to keep up with the little terror. If they’re not chewing up your stuff they’re throwing up on it or peeing anyplace they want. There is a very good reason why child-rearing is best done when you’re young. Play at your own risk, but be warned, your mileage will not vary much just because you are “only” in your 60s.
* We got our Golden as a puppy. At about 6 months, he was going through adolescence, and one day Mrs. GJ called me practically in tears, saying maybe we'd made a mistake getting Rhyo. He was uncontrollable! He was humping everything and biting and jumping up! It was like he was POSSESSED!!!! I said, "All those puppy books you bought - did you actually READ THEM? This is totally normal. You need to be firm and let him know you won't put up with that ****, and he'll love you for it."
And we did, and he did.
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12-16-23, 11:49 AM
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Speaking of puppies, personally I have sworn to never ever get a puppy again. At my age it’s like having a human baby, it’s overwhelming, just too much trying to keep up with the little terror. If they’re not chewing up your stuff they’re throwing up on it or peeing anyplace they want. There is a very good reason why child-rearing is best done when you’re young. Play at your own risk, but be warned, your mileage will not vary much just because you are “only” in your 60s.