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Forum: Road Cycling
10-12-09, 02:33 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,242
Posted By Sasquatchula

If it hurts, stop. I broke two ribs a few years...

If it hurts, stop.
I broke two ribs a few years ago, breathing was a painful, laughing was excruciating, there are no words in the english language that describe the pain in sneezing. However, like...
Forum: Northern California
09-30-09, 02:28 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,110
Posted By Sasquatchula

I live in the Humboldt Bay area, about 70 miles...

I live in the Humboldt Bay area, about 70 miles south of Crescent City, and can say that it would likely be...uncomfortable. It changes slightly from year to year, but two things are a guarantee:...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-09, 12:38 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,132
Posted By Sasquatchula

$20 bucks is a cheap price to pay for peace of...

$20 bucks is a cheap price to pay for peace of mind and a job done right.
That's the shop rate where I go, though I have found if i take off tire, tube and cassette, and just show up with the wheel...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-04-09, 12:28 AM
Replies: 116
Views: 10,505
Posted By Sasquatchula

The world is always a sadder place when someone...

The world is always a sadder place when someone is taken from us so horribly. I hope his family and friends can get the strength they need in this moment they will need it most.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-02-09, 12:06 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,428
Posted By Sasquatchula

Looks pretty well groomed, I think the bike will...

Looks pretty well groomed, I think the bike will be ok. He's going one handed, even. Stop acting like an ovary, it ain't right
Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-09, 01:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 604
Posted By Sasquatchula

I agree with umd. One of the big benefits of...

I agree with umd.

One of the big benefits of getting rollers was that it really helped see the unseen problems of how I fit on my bikes. I always thought some of the discomfort was "the price you...
Forum: Road Cycling
06-01-09, 12:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 622
Posted By Sasquatchula

Not many 1x9 running around here, probably even...

Not many 1x9 running around here, probably even fewer Soma frames. Heck, I've got a Smoothie that's been sitting in my closet since last August. One day I'll hang the parts on it.

Oddly, in the...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-09, 11:13 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,650
Posted By Sasquatchula

Wow, I thought everyone had been beaned at least...

Wow, I thought everyone had been beaned at least once. It's like a rite of passage.

Yep, I've had bottles thrown at me and just in my path. Hard part is not over-reacting and swerving into traffic...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-09, 08:34 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,075
Posted By Sasquatchula

Thanks, since I started this thread the severity...

Thanks, since I started this thread the severity of my flare ups has decreased dramatically. I am beginning to think it is not asthma, at least not allergen triggered. I will have to wait for my next...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-26-09, 10:07 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,075
Posted By Sasquatchula

This is good. Yesterday and the three hours that...

This is good. Yesterday and the three hours that have comprised my "today" have been nearly symptom free. Wathcing diet is simple and something I can do while all the other pieces fall into place.
...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-09, 10:30 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,075
Posted By Sasquatchula

Interesting stuff about PH. My diet is mostly raw...

Interesting stuff about PH. My diet is mostly raw fruits, veggies, fresh meats, and breads. I've mentioned in other threads that I live in a community that is very "good food for good living"...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-09, 08:29 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,075
Posted By Sasquatchula

cskena and DataJunkie That is interesting, I...

cskena and DataJunkie

That is interesting, I read a little on that possibility, but have not followed up on it. During the worst of last week I had horrible heart burn, and on the whole, I...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-09, 02:31 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,075
Posted By Sasquatchula

Jeez, I notice a difference between my bedroom...

Jeez, I notice a difference between my bedroom and bathroom, and living room, and kitchen. The past couple of days my home has been the best place, though it initially seemed the worst. Luckily...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-09, 11:12 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,075
Posted By Sasquatchula

My asthmatic buddy is going to the ends of the...

My asthmatic buddy is going to the ends of the world to help me, and has enlisted one of his family members who is also a doctor. Her unofficial suggestion is Prednisone, coupled with Flovent and...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-09, 11:03 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,075
Posted By Sasquatchula

I've noticed this as well. My best periods,...

I've noticed this as well. My best periods, though not everyday, usually come between 5-8 pm, then might have just moderate discomfort till 10 or 11. Sometimes it stays that way, or fades back till...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-09, 03:47 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,075
Posted By Sasquatchula

I went for a stroll earlier this evening, and...

I went for a stroll earlier this evening, and while not cold, it was a cool 47f. it did not go well for me. It is now just about 2:30 AM my time. I went to bed(same one I spent an hour in without...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-09, 12:39 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,075
Posted By Sasquatchula

Nor do I. But it was something I was asked to do,...

Nor do I. But it was something I was asked to do, and is no skin off my nose. I've got an idea kicking around, but don't have it ironed out yet. I think it would have to do with oxygen absorption and...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-09, 12:27 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,075
Posted By Sasquatchula

You sort of slipped in unnoticed, didn't you? ...

You sort of slipped in unnoticed, didn't you?

The rule of the day is GO SEE A SPECIALIST! Good luck and happy riding to you!
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-09, 12:06 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,075
Posted By Sasquatchula

Really? Are you asthmatic or have any respiratory...

Really? Are you asthmatic or have any respiratory problems?

120 would seem pretty good for a healthy person.

Yeah, it does seem pretty bad now that I think about it some more. I remember...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-09, 10:30 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,075
Posted By Sasquatchula

This is one of the things that is killing me...

This is one of the things that is killing me right, until I get a correct diagnosis and treatment, so much of this is grey area. At this point there are so many triggers that I can't begin to imagine...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-09, 10:00 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,075
Posted By Sasquatchula

You bet. And thanks to every one of you, I...

You bet.

And thanks to every one of you, I know I keep beating on this but, emotionally and mentally this little thread has helped a bunch. Let's hope I have good news come Tuesday or so.:)
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-09, 09:43 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,075
Posted By Sasquatchula

You have been such a great wealth of information,...

You have been such a great wealth of information, and have cheered me up more than I thought possible right now. The only IRL person I've been able to talk to is a lifelong severe asthmatic and comes...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-09, 09:12 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,075
Posted By Sasquatchula

I know I'm totally jumping the gun, this might...

I know I'm totally jumping the gun, this might turn out to be something other than asthma, but more questions.

For those that had no history of asthma, did this clear completely after treatment,...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-09, 08:58 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,075
Posted By Sasquatchula

So, here is another question. As the albuterol is...

So, here is another question. As the albuterol is not really working in my situation, and I'm hesitant to use the sedative(it's my understanding that if I have a major flare up while sedated, small...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-09, 08:48 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,075
Posted By Sasquatchula

Hmm, surely some healthy baseline would have been...

Hmm, surely some healthy baseline would have been good, but I got 30 seconds out of mine. Doesn't seem too unusual, but I rarely have to hold my breath.
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-09, 08:36 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,075
Posted By Sasquatchula

Absolutely, there is no way I can continue with...

Absolutely, there is no way I can continue with the care I've received so far. I brought up asthma early in my visit, and it was kicked aside, as the basic tests were so good. It was odd, in that...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-09, 08:27 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,075
Posted By Sasquatchula

That is absolutely awesome! This is something...

That is absolutely awesome!
This is something so alien to me, aside from colds and broken body parts, I've never suffered any illnesses. The past ten days have broken me and driven me into the...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-09, 08:22 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,075
Posted By Sasquatchula

Machka, you always rock! Knowing the way you...

Machka, you always rock!
Knowing the way you ride it's uplifiting to know "it's not stopping Machka.":thumb:
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-09, 08:16 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,075
Posted By Sasquatchula

Not pleasant is the biggest understatement ever...

Not pleasant is the biggest understatement ever uttered. Are you English, perchance?

The funny thing, I have what is regarded the best pulmonologist in the area located, hmm, 500 yards from my...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-09, 08:10 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,075
Posted By Sasquatchula

10Wheels: I saw that post after searching for...

10Wheels:
I saw that post after searching for "asthma". How are you doing now? What, if anything was the cause?

A friend of mine who has had severe asthma all his life is convinced I've got...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-09, 07:57 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,075
Posted By Sasquatchula

Yeah, I'm not sold on the sedative, but I CANNOT...

Yeah, I'm not sold on the sedative, but I CANNOT sleep otherwise.
Which breathing test to you mean? At this point the docs I've seen are GPs, so they might not be the best choice, why I'm hoping for...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-09, 07:49 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,075
Posted By Sasquatchula

The yearly asthma thread

Well, not quite asthma.
10 tens ago I began having difficulty breathing. All the time. The sensation is that of not being able to complete a breath, or "top off" when inhaling. It is ever present,...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-02-09, 01:37 AM
Replies: 172
Views: 8,123
Posted By Sasquatchula

Beer is my weakness. I obsess over it. But in a...

Beer is my weakness. I obsess over it. But in a good way.:)

My standby is Northcoast Brewing Old Rasputin RIS, followed by their Old Stock Ale. I also love the Flying Dog brews and Moylan's...
Forum: Road Cycling
01-25-09, 12:34 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,856
Posted By Sasquatchula

Why am I thinking of a dog and his balls...

Why am I thinking of a dog and his balls...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-18-08, 12:41 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,586
Posted By Sasquatchula

I don't know 'bout all them sciencey words and...

I don't know 'bout all them sciencey words and what not, alls I know is that man need a new pair of shoes.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-27-08, 01:15 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,127
Posted By Sasquatchula

I'm not sure if you're the only one who didn't...

I'm not sure if you're the only one who didn't get it, or if you're the only one who did. :thumb:The load bearing thing was a joke; the wheel was horribly tensioned and that spoke was likely way...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-26-08, 12:39 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,127
Posted By Sasquatchula

I'll preface by saying that I have no idea what...

I'll preface by saying that I have no idea what I'm talking about, but...

My own experience: Last year I had a rear spoke break on a descent. It was, apparently, a "load bearing" spoke. The wheel...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-24-08, 01:22 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,685
Posted By Sasquatchula

I'd just passed my 10th birthday when Columbia...

I'd just passed my 10th birthday when Columbia launched for its first mission. Only got to watch it on TV but it was absolutely phenomenal. My ten year old mind was convinced I'd be shuttling to...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-04-08, 10:18 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 3,858
Posted By Sasquatchula

Ow! You just made my brain seize!:twitchy:

Ow! You just made my brain seize!:twitchy:
Forum: Road Cycling
08-16-08, 01:04 AM
Replies: 122
Views: 5,236
Posted By Sasquatchula

Ahem. That's "Steal is reel.":thumb:

Ahem.
That's "Steal is reel.":thumb:
Forum: Road Cycling
08-06-08, 01:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 851
Posted By Sasquatchula

You stopped. That's good in my book. You got...

You stopped. That's good in my book.
You got them (eventually) back on the road, that's gold! Take pride in a job...err...done.:)
Forum: Road Cycling
08-04-08, 01:30 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,319
Posted By Sasquatchula

What happens if you wake up at noon and jump on...

What happens if you wake up at noon and jump on the bike by 12:30?
What time do you go to bed if you're getting up for a 9AM ride?
How much alcohol do you drink on a daily basis?
What's the latest...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-02-08, 12:32 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 316
Posted By Sasquatchula

Go to the shop you got the bike at, or any...

Go to the shop you got the bike at, or any specialized dealer, and ask if they have any for sale that they pulled off of other bikes they sold. Saddles and stems are frequently swapped before the...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-10-08, 12:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 413
Posted By Sasquatchula

A good start: o2 and/or pump - learn how to use...

A good start:
o2 and/or pump - learn how to use them now, not when you need them.
one good tube
Patch kit(patches, glue, levers, sander)
bike multi-tool
presta-schrader adapter(just in case!)
...
Forum: Northern California
06-19-08, 09:31 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 14,136
Posted By Sasquatchula

I'm with ricebowl. Also, 2-4 is what he...

I'm with ricebowl.

Also, 2-4 is what he faces, not likely what he'll serve.
Forum: Road Cycling
06-12-08, 01:32 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 511
Posted By Sasquatchula

I love night rides, it's so quiet and peaceful...

I love night rides, it's so quiet and peaceful compared to day time. Just don't get too comfy with that sense of security. The problem with night riding is that you can't see or make eye contact with...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-24-08, 12:53 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 607
Posted By Sasquatchula

I have a tiny crack in the shell where the rails...

I have a tiny crack in the shell where the rails enter the shell, squeaks like a mouse in a trap. A drop of 3-in-1 works for a bit.
Forum: Northern California
05-21-08, 05:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 607
Posted By Sasquatchula

Arcata/Blue Lake/Mckinleyville/Arcata- A nice,...

Arcata/Blue Lake/Mckinleyville/Arcata- A nice, quiet loop maybe 30 miles. Take West End road out of Arcata and head east for 9 miles, take a left on Hatchery Rd. Stop at the river, have a snack,...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-21-08, 01:04 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,035
Posted By Sasquatchula

Keep it! Slap some platforms and toe-clips on it...

Keep it! Slap some platforms and toe-clips on it and use it for those lazy Sunday rides down to the popsicle stand, or when you're feel a little nostalgia for the "old days".
Forum: Road Cycling
05-16-08, 01:09 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,241
Posted By Sasquatchula

Good deal. I was after 56 a few months ago that...

Good deal. I was after 56 a few months ago that closed in the $650 range. Nice frame, no doubt.
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