It's beautiful, but even before this it was a frustrating thing. Only recently did they get internet available there - at all. It's unreliable, and the old-timers don't understand why that's a non-starter for some of the younger folks. Then, it's so remote that even from here it's essentially a two-day trip, with a flight and an obnoxious car ride, and then either catching the ferry or having someone available to fetch you with the boat. Certain members of my family (whose worldview extends no further than New England) can't understand why I'm willing to fly to Asia or Europe or Hawai'i but balk at similar travel time to get to a cottage where I'm stuck in close quarters with a bunch of family for extended periods.

Will you maybe be able to go to the regatta next year?

And wow that Canyon thread took a left turn at Albuquerque.

In the spirit of the wounded seeds,

55F :rolleyes:

As I'm sure you can imagine, it's a big, divisive stink in woodworking circles. Prior to releasing their own product, SawStop had evidently been very aggressive in perusing a government mandate while trying to license to manufacturers at costs that those manufacturers didn't think was fair.

Meanwhile, Bosch is a huge company with a lot of IP of their own and they used that IP to bring an arguably superior product to market. Then SawStop lawyered-up and got the courts to see things their way and Bosch was out.

Next year, with any luck, will be a Bermuda race year, which punches a 2 week hole in my summer during what's generally a busy time at work and takes cruising time away from long-suffering spouse. So, probably not unless I retire or something.

Oh, and my daughter's getting married in Iceland over Memorial Day.

I want to buy one now. I don't know why but the thread inspired me. I was going to post some of my usual insightful thoughts in there but I decided against it.

yikes! Feel better.

Poor guy.

so...one cake?

looks delicious

Shall I go back and look?

They’re good - I have friends who like theirs. I nearly got one myself but decided to get the near-twin to AG’s R3. Then she swapped it for a SystemSix anyway.

You probably should. Your words do not appear to have been taken to heart.

Well they're not insulting each other like they were but it's not a pleasant read.

Yes, one and only one per day.

They do look good and I've seen them in the club. No way I should buy a bike right now but I'm always thinking about it. I'd like something a little more comfortable than my Seven but I like the quick geometry it has. With all the stuff I break I gave up on lightweight stuff long ago.
I think the new Giants look sharp and they have good pricing. Don't know if a Defy would work for me.

I have seen a few cute dogs.

Glad I unsubscribed pages ago. When I get out because it's left the rails... :twitchy:

I think it's time to brave the grocery store.

I have to go later this week. It's going to be in MOPP 3.

Woo hoo! Ain't nothin' gonna breaka my stride - no appliance gonna slow me down, oh no. I got to keep on dryin'.

Dryer heating element showed up a day early. 30 minutes and one beer later and we're back in business.

:thumb: You just saved yourself about $150 in bike parts, you know. ...if they're even fixing dryers these days.

Your mileage obviously varies. :lol:

:eek: The unmitigated gall.

Not factoring in wind chill.