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Forum: Utility Cycling
06-10-14, 08:28 AM
Replies: 1,086
Views: 237,382
Posted By noglider

On the two most recent Sundays, I sang in...

On the two most recent Sundays, I sang in concerts. I put my tux in a garment bag and rolled it up. The first Sunday, I lashed it to my rack. The second Sunday, I shoved it in a pannier. High quality...
Forum: Utility Cycling
10-10-13, 05:57 AM
Replies: 1,086
Views: 237,382
Posted By noglider

She's 16 already? Where does the time go?!

She's 16 already? Where does the time go?!
Forum: Utility Cycling
10-09-13, 11:30 PM
Replies: 1,086
Views: 237,382
Posted By noglider

Rode uptown to have dinner with my mother.

Rode uptown to have dinner with my mother.
Forum: Utility Cycling
09-02-13, 05:25 PM
Replies: 1,086
Views: 237,382
Posted By noglider

25 pound speaker box? Why?!

25 pound speaker box? Why?!
Forum: Utility Cycling
08-17-13, 08:05 PM
Replies: 1,086
Views: 237,382
Posted By noglider

We took a camping tour last weekend, and we...

We took a camping tour last weekend, and we discovered that towing trailers is an excellent alternative to hauling panniers. Huge success.
Forum: Utility Cycling
05-08-13, 02:32 PM
Replies: 1,086
Views: 237,382
Posted By noglider

Yesterday, I put my lawn mower in my trailer and...

Yesterday, I put my lawn mower in my trailer and hauled it to the lawn mower repair shop. I thought that those burley mechanics would have raised an eyebrow, seeing someone bring a mower on a bike,...
Forum: Utility Cycling
04-22-12, 12:10 PM
Replies: 1,086
Views: 237,382
Posted By noglider

What ever happened to qmsdc15? He hasn't posted...

What ever happened to qmsdc15? He hasn't posted since about November.
Forum: Utility Cycling
04-20-12, 11:33 PM
Replies: 1,086
Views: 237,382
Posted By noglider

Yesterday, my calendar rang as usual at 6:30pm...

Yesterday, my calendar rang as usual at 6:30pm and reminded me that I had a rehearsal in one hour. Oh no, I forgot my car is in the shop. The church is 11 miles away, and I still hadn't eaten or...
Forum: Utility Cycling
10-09-11, 06:59 PM
Replies: 1,086
Views: 237,382
Posted By noglider

I was driving on Friday night. I was coming home...

I was driving on Friday night. I was coming home from Yom Kippur at the synagogue. A cop stopped me and told me I had a headlight out and that I was driving on a suspended license. So I had to ride...
Forum: Utility Cycling
12-17-10, 02:00 PM
Replies: 1,086
Views: 237,382
Posted By noglider

I brought my 12 pound cat to the vet. Here is the...

I brought my 12 pound cat to the vet. Here is the bike parked outside the vet's office.

He seemed relaxed in the trailer. He's the same way in the car.
...
Forum: Utility Cycling
12-14-10, 09:43 PM
Replies: 1,086
Views: 237,382
Posted By noglider

I rode two miles tonight. That's almost a feat...

I rode two miles tonight. That's almost a feat for this area, since, with wind chill, it's effectively about 5ºF.
Forum: Utility Cycling
11-24-10, 05:27 PM
Replies: 1,086
Views: 237,382
Posted By noglider

I did errands on my bike today. I picked up a...

I did errands on my bike today. I picked up a 1964 Raleigh ladies' 3-speed. I strapped it to my trailer and rode home.

Then I brought a check over to a neighbor on the other end of town. Then I...
Forum: Utility Cycling
10-11-10, 11:38 PM
Replies: 1,086
Views: 237,382
Posted By noglider

I waited until after sunset to go to the banks. I...

I waited until after sunset to go to the banks. I had to make deposits into my wife's bank (Chase) and my own (BofA). I headed out with taillight on belt and headlight on helmet. My regular commuting...
Forum: Utility Cycling
10-05-10, 10:29 AM
Replies: 1,086
Views: 237,382
Posted By noglider

This is not a bike story, but I thought you might...

This is not a bike story, but I thought you might like it as much as I do. My wife isn't strong enough to help me carry our living room air conditioner. I had to pull it out, carry it down the steps...
Forum: Utility Cycling
09-29-10, 02:12 PM
Replies: 1,086
Views: 237,382
Posted By noglider

I love it when that happens. But it's also sad...

I love it when that happens. But it's also sad that so many people in North America don't think a bike can be used that way. I always use a bike to drop my car off.

Yesterday, I did something...
Forum: Utility Cycling
09-27-10, 08:08 PM
Replies: 1,086
Views: 237,382
Posted By noglider

What kind of trailer is that, Chris? I like it!

What kind of trailer is that, Chris? I like it!
Forum: Utility Cycling
09-27-10, 06:55 PM
Replies: 1,086
Views: 237,382
Posted By noglider

Times how many pounds?

Times how many pounds?
Forum: Utility Cycling
09-27-10, 05:09 PM
Replies: 1,086
Views: 237,382
Posted By noglider

What did you wear today, qms?

What did you wear today, qms?
Forum: Utility Cycling
09-21-10, 10:02 AM
Replies: 1,086
Views: 237,382
Posted By noglider

I love your pictures and stories, qms. I...

I love your pictures and stories, qms.

I dropped my daughter's bike off with her yesterday. She just started college in Olympia, WA (Evergreen College). Looks like it's a very bike friendly...
Forum: Utility Cycling
09-15-10, 04:25 PM
Replies: 1,086
Views: 237,382
Posted By noglider

So do you tow the trailer all day, or do you just...

So do you tow the trailer all day, or do you just hitch it on when you have big loads? If the latter, where does it sit until you need it?

Tom
Forum: Utility Cycling
09-14-10, 04:52 PM
Replies: 1,086
Views: 237,382
Posted By noglider

You must be famous around town for riding that...

You must be famous around town for riding that bike/trailer.
Forum: Utility Cycling
08-11-10, 05:26 PM
Replies: 1,086
Views: 237,382
Posted By noglider

Yesterday, I rode out to my client in Florham...

Yesterday, I rode out to my client in Florham Park again. 11 miles each way. Last time, I rode hard and averaged 15 mph. I decided to beat that and averaged 16 mph! Best ever. I can hardly believe...
Forum: Utility Cycling
08-07-10, 06:08 AM
Replies: 1,086
Views: 237,382
Posted By noglider

Do you have any pictures of the countryside? They...

Do you have any pictures of the countryside? They don't have to be recent. I don't know much about Alberta. Is it like these pictures (http://www.notsorry.com/alta_edmonton_area.asp)?
Forum: Utility Cycling
08-06-10, 10:46 AM
Replies: 1,086
Views: 237,382
Posted By noglider

Tuesday, I had a lot of traveling to do, and I...

Tuesday, I had a lot of traveling to do, and I really wanted to do it by bike. The only way to do it, though, was to ride FAST, because time was limited. I schedule my appointments close enough...
Forum: Utility Cycling
07-31-10, 01:07 AM
Replies: 1,086
Views: 237,382
Posted By noglider

On Tuesday, I was teaching a cycling class, and a...

On Tuesday, I was teaching a cycling class, and a student got injured. Her brake lever impaled her thigh. After the ambulance took her away, I bungied her bike to my rack and pedaled to our starting...
Forum: Utility Cycling
06-10-10, 07:44 PM
Replies: 1,086
Views: 237,382
Posted By noglider

What could be the reason for such a rule?

What could be the reason for such a rule?
Forum: Utility Cycling
06-10-10, 06:37 AM
Replies: 1,086
Views: 237,382
Posted By noglider

Our recycling center has a new rule: no picking...

Our recycling center has a new rule: no picking trash up. My wife and I are furious. (I'm disappointed, she's furious, as she's Queen of Recycling.) We're going to talk to the authorities about this.
Forum: Utility Cycling
06-09-10, 10:43 PM
Replies: 1,086
Views: 237,382
Posted By noglider

Where are your priorities, man? Here we are in...

Where are your priorities, man? Here we are in bikeforums, waiting for pictures, and you're serving your clients!
Forum: Utility Cycling
06-09-10, 04:22 PM
Replies: 1,086
Views: 237,382
Posted By noglider

No pictures of the calamity?

No pictures of the calamity?
Forum: Utility Cycling
06-05-10, 09:32 PM
Replies: 1,086
Views: 237,382
Posted By noglider

It wasn't a sharp buckle. The prong is plastic....

It wasn't a sharp buckle. The prong is plastic. But greyhounds are very thin skinned. You know that bit of skin between the achilles heel and the shin? Both dogs and humans have it. On one of my...
Forum: Utility Cycling
06-03-10, 11:04 PM
Replies: 1,086
Views: 237,382
Posted By noglider

I brought my greyhound to the vet today, in my...

I brought my greyhound to the vet today, in my bike trailer. She didn't want to get in. And I made her get in, and she stepped on the prong of a buckle, and it pierced her foot, going through the web...
Forum: Utility Cycling
05-17-10, 08:20 PM
Replies: 1,086
Views: 237,382
Posted By noglider

I love rosemary. I like to bake it into bread....

I love rosemary. I like to bake it into bread. The smell is even better than the flavor!
Forum: Utility Cycling
05-13-10, 02:14 PM
Replies: 1,086
Views: 237,382
Posted By noglider

Yesterday, I visited a client on my old English...

Yesterday, I visited a client on my old English 3-speed bike, which has steel rims. It was raining. My brakes were rendered useless. It was a surprise. Good thing I was on very lightly used streets.
Forum: Utility Cycling
05-05-10, 12:27 PM
Replies: 1,086
Views: 237,382
Posted By noglider

I dunno. I'll wait for now. My daughter may want...

I dunno. I'll wait for now. My daughter may want to bring it to college with her in September. She'll be in Olympia, WA. It's a nice bike, but I may not fall in love with it, no matter what I did. I...
Forum: Utility Cycling
05-04-10, 05:05 PM
Replies: 1,086
Views: 237,382
Posted By noglider

Wow, what kind of bird is that?!

Wow, what kind of bird is that?!
Forum: Utility Cycling
05-04-10, 11:01 AM
Replies: 1,086
Views: 237,382
Posted By noglider

Today, I did another bicycle delivery by bicycle....

Today, I did another bicycle delivery by bicycle. Last time I put two full size bikes in my kiddie trailer. It was rough going. This time, I rode a full size bike. This is the bike I was delivering...
Forum: Utility Cycling
05-04-10, 06:46 AM
Replies: 1,086
Views: 237,382
Posted By noglider

Sunday night, I had an unplanned adventure! ...

Sunday night, I had an unplanned adventure!

Last week, I blew my car engine out. I think the head gaskets are blown, and this could cost me thousands. I haven't gotten around to bringing it into...
Forum: Utility Cycling
04-21-10, 02:10 PM
Replies: 1,086
Views: 237,382
Posted By noglider

He seemed fine once we got under way. At the...

He seemed fine once we got under way. At the worst, he was resigned. And he might have been enjoying the sights and smells.

I have another greyhound who adores rides in the car, and I suspect...
Forum: Utility Cycling
04-21-10, 12:00 PM
Replies: 1,086
Views: 237,382
Posted By noglider

Yesterday, I put my dog in the kiddie trailer....

Yesterday, I put my dog in the kiddie trailer. He's an extremely tall 75-pound greyhound. He wasn't happy. On the return trip, he kept getting out just as I started to move, which was very...
Forum: Utility Cycling
04-09-10, 03:55 PM
Replies: 1,086
Views: 237,382
Posted By noglider

Yesterday, I rode the longest ever to see a...

Yesterday, I rode the longest ever to see a client (in my computer consulting business): 15 miles each way. It took 70 minutes out and 60 minutes back. Good weather. She was pretty surprised and kept...
Forum: Utility Cycling
03-24-10, 09:30 PM
Replies: 1,086
Views: 237,382
Posted By noglider

When I did loaded touring, I found it very...

When I did loaded touring, I found it very interesting that carrying a dozen eggs was easier than carrying a loaf of bread without crushing the bread. Egg cartons and egg shells are well designed.
Forum: Utility Cycling
03-23-10, 06:35 AM
Replies: 1,086
Views: 237,382
Posted By noglider

That's quite admirable, dzrthauler! What kinds of...

That's quite admirable, dzrthauler! What kinds of roads do you use? Do you get much attention? I'm surprised at how little attention I get when hauling a trailer.
Forum: Utility Cycling
03-05-10, 08:01 AM
Replies: 1,086
Views: 237,382
Posted By noglider

Another useful skill is swinging your leg over...

Another useful skill is swinging your leg over the handlebar. I used to have a tall milk crate on my rear rack, so this is what I did. It looks cool doing it, too. ;)
Forum: Utility Cycling
02-17-10, 08:32 AM
Replies: 1,086
Views: 237,382
Posted By noglider

I like the way you think, qmsdc15.

I like the way you think, qmsdc15.
Forum: Utility Cycling
02-16-10, 07:58 PM
Replies: 1,086
Views: 237,382
Posted By noglider

That's a pretty funny picture. I did two...

That's a pretty funny picture.

I did two errands on bike today, both very short. It was very windy and snowing, too. I rode my Crosscheck with its brand new fenders. I love fenders.
Forum: Utility Cycling
02-13-10, 05:23 AM
Replies: 1,086
Views: 237,382
Posted By noglider

Wow, you go through a lot of beer.

Wow, you go through a lot of beer.
Forum: Utility Cycling
02-03-10, 06:27 PM
Replies: 1,086
Views: 237,382
Posted By noglider

cyclepup, where can I read about that trailer of...

cyclepup, where can I read about that trailer of yours? I assume you built it.
Forum: Utility Cycling
02-02-10, 08:58 PM
Replies: 1,086
Views: 237,382
Posted By noglider

I made three trips today. First was my weekly...

I made three trips today. First was my weekly trip to my therapist, only 1.4 miles each way. She is a cyclist, too, and she has a lot of respect for me, braving all kinds of weather. But this trip is...
Forum: Utility Cycling
01-29-10, 08:17 PM
Replies: 1,086
Views: 237,382
Posted By noglider

Well, guess what. I just went out into the...

Well, guess what. I just went out into the darkness. I went to the local community theater production, about a 1.25 miles away. I was almost appropriately dressed, but with that distance, it didn't...
Forum: Utility Cycling
01-29-10, 06:10 PM
Replies: 1,086
Views: 237,382
Posted By noglider

No pardon necessary. They're fun. I didn't...

No pardon necessary. They're fun.

I didn't ride today. I didn't have occasion to, and I wasn't going to make one up. Temps were about 20ºF and wind chill was about 10ºF.
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