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Originally Posted by genejockey
(Post 22395197)
I have to say, though, the train going into the tunnel at the end is a bit 'on the nose'.
Railfans probably noted that their initial encounter was on the New York Central's 20th Century Limited, but the train going into the tunnel was Southern Pacific. |
Originally Posted by BillyD
(Post 22395127)
He's too thrifty for that.
I'm pretty sure. Fairly sure. |
Originally Posted by Velo Vol
(Post 22395108)
Not enough winter activities. Fattened up to 155. :(
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Originally Posted by genejockey
(Post 22395197)
I have to say, though, the train going into the tunnel at the end is a bit 'on the nose'.
Railfans probably noted that their initial encounter was on the New York Central's 20th Century Limited, but the train going into the tunnel was Southern Pacific. Due ot our history, we had some stationery sets, complete with envelopes, from both the Broadway and the 20th Century in our NJ office. Great, art deco style. I found them in a file cabinet while looking for something many years ago. I asked our librarian if I could have them, but she said no because they were corporate assets. I have no idea what happened to the stuff. |
This should be good. It's going to be fun watching Travelers and the State fight this out. Travelers says they only cover pre existing stuff, and since this place is not in the original configuration that it was 25 years ago, they may not cover much of the damage.
Check the hoses going to the tank on the toilets, kids.... It's a plastic fitting on a braided line, and just because the hose is plastic reinforced by steel braid, doesn't mean the plastic end of the hose won't blow apart. |
Originally Posted by datlas
(Post 22395205)
fixed for accuracy
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Originally Posted by indyfabz
(Post 22395214)
HAH! I actually blow a good deal of money on food and at my local bar.
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Originally Posted by indyfabz
(Post 22395211)
Yes. They were riding up the east side of the Hudson. But at the end they were leaving SD.
Due ot our history, we had some stationery sets, complete with envelopes, from both the Broadway and the 20th Century in our NJ office. Great, art deco style. I found them in a file cabinet while looking for something many years ago. I asked our librarian if I could have them, but she said no because they were corporate assets. I have no idea what happened to the stuff. |
Speaking of North By Northwest, one of the things I love about that movie is how it documents rail transportation in the US in the 1950s - the sleeper cars, the dining car, Red Caps, etc. All pretty much gone, outside of a few long distance routes on Amtrak.
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It's looking like the wait for me getting on a bike will be measured in weeks, rather than days. Vamos a ver.
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Originally Posted by ls01
(Post 22395013)
I have a buddy who buys parts and puts them in the back seat of his truck. One time he had 4 or more projects in the back. Some stearing components, brakes etc. Asked him what that was all about and without missing a beat he said" they're acclimating" some had been acclimating for a year or more. I still use that one now and then.
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Originally Posted by ls01
(Post 22395020)
So, storm warnings for snowfall tomorrow and into Thursday. Ecm is going to be here tomorrow before 7pm! Anyone else see a problem? Fine, it's fine ..everything's fine, your fine, I'm fine, it's all fine....
when good plans turn to kuh kuh. Drive a 1999 firebird in 12 to 20 inches of snow. |
Originally Posted by ls01
(Post 22395013)
I have a buddy who buys parts and puts them in the back seat of his truck. One time he had 4 or more projects in the back. Some stearing components, brakes etc. Asked him what that was all about and without missing a beat he said" they're acclimating" some had been acclimating for a year or more. I still use that one now and then.
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Originally Posted by big john
(Post 22395356)
I do the same with bike stuff. Can't be in too big of a hurry.
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We are under a Winter storm warning. Could be over 12" with blowing and drifting thrown in for good measure. Groceries are stocked. :thumb:
Got my monthly eyeball piercing this morning. Doc said I'm doing a *little* better. I asked him if there will ever be an end to the molestations of my ocular orbs and he said... "Maybe in 3-4 years." :eek: |
Originally Posted by indyfabz
(Post 22395053)
In the early 90s I bought a Trek 930 to get around down and do some light trail riding. Even took it on a real 25 mile MTB ride out of Jim Thorpe on a trail rated "Advanced.". That's when I realized that it's ok cycling to hurt, but it's not supposed to hurt you.
I abused that bike for more than 12 years and it rarely complained. When I finally put it in the alley while cleaning out my mom's garage house in preparation for her house sale it had a slightly twisted rim, a dent in the top tube and it's original tires. (The knobs were worn off the rear one.) Someone trash picked it in under two hours. I like to think that someone put it to good use. Looked like this, except without that dorky saddle. Thing was a tank: https://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NTc2WDEwM...Y~ItH/$_86.JPG |
Originally Posted by Eric F
(Post 22395131)
What's a "good" weight for you?
I was happy at 220 for most of my post-alcohol life. I could even do the hard climbs, just slower than my friends. Now I think it would be good to get down to 190. Wish I had the discipline to do it. btw, I thought of you today while I was descending Wilson Canyon. Got a little too confident after seeing the new ruts last week and had to check myself. |
Originally Posted by seedsbelize2
(Post 22395253)
It's looking like the wait for me getting on a bike will be measured in weeks, rather than days. Vamos a ver.
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Originally Posted by big john
(Post 22395420)
A good weight for me when I was in high school was 250. Of course then I had to wrestle guys who were 280-300. Side benefit was I stopped getting bullied.
I was happy at 220 for most of my post-alcohol life. I could even do the hard climbs, just slower than my friends. Now I think it would be good to get down to 190. Wish I had the discipline to do it. btw, I thought of you today while I was descending Wilson Canyon. Got a little too confident after seeing the new ruts last week and had to check myself. I was asking about VV's weight because he indicated that he was up to 155. Even at my peak race fitness in my early-30s, my leanest was 158. Most of the time I was 162-165. I'm currently a bit over 190, which is about 10 lbs up from last year due to a lack of miles...and a lack of won't-power. Yeah. Over-confidence was definitely part of my issue. I was feeling good all day - strong and agile, flowy and smooth. My brain said "you should walk that", and my ego said "let's goooooo!!!" I'm an idiot. |
Originally Posted by Trsnrtr
(Post 22395396)
Got my monthly eyeball piercing this morning. Doc said I'm doing a *little* better. I asked him if there will ever be an end to the molestations of my ocular orbs and he said... "Maybe in 3-4 years." :eek:
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Originally Posted by seedsbelize2
(Post 22395253)
It's looking like the wait for me getting on a bike will be measured in weeks, rather than days. Vamos a ver.
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Originally Posted by MoAlpha
(Post 22395449)
Well, that sucks. What’s the limiting problem?
I'm susceptible to these things. My wife was asymptomatic throughout. We have to assume she had it. The AZ booster sidelined me for four or five days. #canaryinthecoalmine No complaints though. I happy to have experienced it from the inside. I will be happy to not have to do it again. |
Originally Posted by Eric F
(Post 22395131)
What's a "good" weight for you?
Originally Posted by datlas
(Post 22395209)
Ask the witch doctor for a course of prednisone. You will be up to 175 pronto.
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The NYT bought Wordle. I see a subscription thing in the future.
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Discussing weight without accompanying height is pointless. I can't tell whether VeloVol is obese or gaunt at 155.
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