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I should get a new bike. Or two, or three. Mrs. John doesn't care, we keep our money separate. I can buy whatever I want, I'm just afraid to spend money.
That said, I've been riding the Seven for 10+ years, except for the rare ride on the Gunnar. I can climb better on the Seven but it is a rougher ride. It'd be nice to find something with the best attributes of each.
We did have a nice ride today. It was cool and breezy but with just 2 of us it was extra casual. Stopped for a bagel and coffee and a chat.
That said, I've been riding the Seven for 10+ years, except for the rare ride on the Gunnar. I can climb better on the Seven but it is a rougher ride. It'd be nice to find something with the best attributes of each.
We did have a nice ride today. It was cool and breezy but with just 2 of us it was extra casual. Stopped for a bagel and coffee and a chat.
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That’s when you start Venmo/Zelleing a boatload with your friends/family. One of my favorite clients is a subprime auto lender and this seems to be the game lots of people play to “show income.” Of course they see the money going right back out, but it’s comical to watch.
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Club dues- no.
Guest fees, etc - maybe.
A few years ago, meals and entertainment expenses were not deductible. For a limited time during Covid, they were allowed again. I think we are back to non-deductable.
I leave it to the CPA to find the loopholes.
Guest fees, etc - maybe.
A few years ago, meals and entertainment expenses were not deductible. For a limited time during Covid, they were allowed again. I think we are back to non-deductable.
I leave it to the CPA to find the loopholes.
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Well, I do have a separate account of my own with more than enough in it, so her disapproval is not what's keeping me from buying it. It's the knowledge that 1) $11K is 'decent used car' money, and 2) I don't really want it. Ever since I got the Litespeed, I have felt zero Bike Lust. I just want to ride IT. Oh, the other bikes are nice and I like riding them, but mostly when I think about riding it's on the Litespeed.
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Right. I mean though, does it matter? The outcomes have dropped to not much above the background noise.
Mind, I'm still more conscious of just the flu now - y'all know I never liked flying and I'm not looking forward to going home, but I'll still probably mask on those forever. Already got seriously sick with something once...
Mind, I'm still more conscious of just the flu now - y'all know I never liked flying and I'm not looking forward to going home, but I'll still probably mask on those forever. Already got seriously sick with something once...
Along those lines, did a bit of Zwifting today and, hoo boy - respiratory illness and being off of the bike for a month will impact the fitness just a bit.
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On the bright side, it's snowed about 6-8" today, so I got to fire up the snow blower in earnest, for the first time since YouTube-ing my way through the carburetor disassembly and cleaning.
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After getting sick and riding a rollercoaster for about a month, I'm keen to take advantage of low-hanging fruit that'll help to avoid getting sick.
Along those lines, did a bit of Zwifting today and, hoo boy - respiratory illness and being off of the bike for a month will impact the fitness just a bit.
Along those lines, did a bit of Zwifting today and, hoo boy - respiratory illness and being off of the bike for a month will impact the fitness just a bit.
Sounds like I’ll be doing the pulling for once.
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Well, I do have a separate account of my own with more than enough in it, so her disapproval is not what's keeping me from buying it. It's the knowledge that 1) $11K is 'decent used car' money, and 2) I don't really want it. Ever since I got the Litespeed, I have felt zero Bike Lust. I just want to ride IT. Oh, the other bikes are nice and I like riding them, but mostly when I think about riding it's on the Litespeed.
buy an emonda.
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yes please, I’ve actually been in contact with them about my current ritchey. I told them to bring back the titanium, said it’s in the works but just not sure which model yet.
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At this point, it's probably a coin flip as to whether or not I'll bring the bike. Between the questionable fitness and the two night DC layover eating in to the W'burg stay, hauling it along might be more trouble than it's worth. I'm in a wait-and-see mode, for both my fitness and the W'burg forecast.
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