Originally Posted by DougRNS (Post 22601822)

I'm not sure what happened since I'm not a sailor, but it sounds like you're being too hard on yourself.

Originally Posted by datlas (Post 22601674)

Good ride. Humid as can be, so humid that sweating is minimally effective and I was drenched for much of the ride.

One rider had his Red Etap FD break (looks like cage got twisted?) so he had to get a ride home. Otherwise 100% fun.

Originally Posted by Bah Humbug (Post 22601586)

I believe "jury-rigged" is the same category of thing as "cut the mustard" (instead of muster, as is correct) that sounds close but is not the real saying. Unless we're discussing an actual jury.

Originally Posted by DougRNS (Post 22601822)

I'm not sure what happened since I'm not a sailor, but it sounds like you're being too hard on yourself.

Originally Posted by genejockey (Post 22601898)

I had to abort today's ride. 20 miles in, I remembered that, when getting ready to ride, I had put sunscreen on my arms and legs, then had to go to the bathroom. Then I got dressed and headed out.

I FORGOT TO PUT SUNSCREEN ON MY NECK, EARS, AND FACE!!!!!

And it's August! Not peak UV, but still pretty high! So I got home as quickly as I could. I suppose I could have bought one of those little squeazy tubes of sunscreen at a store, but am I going to leave the Litespeed outside a store to be stolen? HELL NO!!!! So, 32 miles. I suppose that, with yesterday's ~28 that's not too bad for a weekend. Less than I wanted, though. :cry:

But at least now Rango will get his walk.

Originally Posted by DougRNS (Post 22601822)

I'm not sure what happened since I'm not a sailor, but it sounds like you're being too hard on yourself.

Originally Posted by Mojo31 (Post 22601950)

What happened is that he just cost himself some serious money. Since he cut the sheet, he’ll have to replace it most likely. Which means he’ll have to buy two since you want the port and starboard sheets to be the same. His genoa sheets are likely 60 to 70’ each, so call it 140’. So, about $200 to $500 depending on the line and end finishing.

Originally Posted by WhyFi (Post 22601635)

Nah. I have a clear-cut rain policy - I'll leave home under the threat of rain, but I won't leave home if it is raining.

Originally Posted by big john (Post 22601934)

I always carry a little plastic bottle of sunscreen. Sometimes I really need it and I let others use it, too. My nose peels if I neglect it and my other skin is starting to look like a barbequed potato chip.

Originally Posted by genejockey (Post 22602076)

Yeah, I've been thinking I should probably do that. 3 hours is probably okay on one application, but my Sunday rides have been getting longer Maybe when I stop for nourishment at the halfway point I should be reapplying sunscreen, especially to the neck/ears/face.

Originally Posted by big john (Post 22602109)

I had one bottle, maybe 3 ozs, that I got from the Mrs. I don't remember what was in it originally but it didn't take up much space in my seatpack. After a few years it cracked and everything in the seatpack was covered in sunscreen. She gave me another bottle that's a little bigger, still easy to carry and I just refill it from a big bottle.

One of my friends carries a thing like a chapstick, only bigger, that is sunscreen. She is very fair skinned and needs to be vigilant.

Originally Posted by genejockey (Post 22602115)

I have the kind of skin that begins to bubble and smoke in direct sunlight, a gift from my ancestors from cold and foggy British Isles. I use sunscreen primarily to avoid catching fire.

Originally Posted by Trsnrtr (Post 22601884)

That’s big $$$ as I’m sure he is finding out as he scours the internet for a replacement. :(

Originally Posted by genejockey (Post 22602076)

Yeah, I've been thinking I should probably do that. 3 hours is probably okay on one application, but my Sunday rides have been getting longer Maybe when I stop for nourishment at the halfway point I should be reapplying sunscreen, especially to the neck/ears/face.

Originally Posted by Bah Humbug (Post 22601570)

Wordle 414 5/6

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🟩⬛🟩🟩🟩
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Wasn't going to get caught playing "what's that one letter?".

Originally Posted by big john (Post 22602127)

She's like that, too. She even uses sunscreen under her jersey. Lately she's been covering her lips while riding because they got burned. I knew this guy who constructed a cardboard shield for his nose and attached it to his sunglasses.

Originally Posted by seedsbelize2 (Post 22602303)

I suggested they offer me a gift card in penance for their accusatory tone. De nuevo, vamos a ver.

Originally Posted by LesterOfPuppets (Post 22601498)

My starting word lends itself well towards today's Wordle.

Wordle 414 3/6

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Originally Posted by seedsbelize2 (Post 22602279)

I like the cardboard shield. Would not pure zinc oxide work as well? That's what I use, when I use sunscreen.
My new jersey came with spf 50 protection. I don't know how long that might last

Originally Posted by seedsbelize2 (Post 22602321)

My starting word changes daily. Makes it less regimented. I seek out a five letter word in my first thoughts upon waking. And speaking of waking, I awoke this morning not knowing where I was--the dream was so real.

Originally Posted by Bah Humbug (Post 22602329)

Sad... I happened to find the power consumption of that TV. SDR 360w, HDR 520w. No effing way I'm running that outside of Alaska. Emailed about returning (hasn't been delivered yet) and back to the drawing board.

:mad:

Originally Posted by genejockey (Post 22599675)

I've been signing up for challenges on Strava. Back in June I signed up for a LeCol challenge, and ended up with a $60 discount, so I used it to buy one of their Pro jerseys. I checked the size, and got an XL. It definitely qualifies for the "If it zips, it fits" category - it's snug! Like paint! On the bike it's not a problem, but when I got back on Sunday after wearing it for my long ride, I was sitting there feeling like maybe my breathing was constricted a little - then I unzipped it and it was fine! So, maybe just a bit small. Though, again, it felt fine on the bike. Definitely doesn't flap!

OTOH, Mrs. GeneJockey likes how I look in it, so I'm keeping it!

I used the July challenge discount to buy a long sleeve Pro jersey, but this one I bought in XXL. I figure a base layer might make the XL unzippable!

Originally Posted by Bah Humbug (Post 22602329)

Sad... I happened to find the power consumption of that TV. SDR 360w, HDR 520w. No effing way I'm running that outside of Alaska. Emailed about returning (hasn't been delivered yet) and back to the drawing board.

:mad:

Originally Posted by Bah Humbug (Post 22602329)

Sad... I happened to find the power consumption of that TV. SDR 360w, HDR 520w. No effing way I'm running that outside of Alaska. Emailed about returning (hasn't been delivered yet) and back to the drawing board.

:mad: