Addiction 2023.2
04-30-23, 09:27 AM
#2501
VFL For Life
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Knoxville, TN
Posts: 51,248
Bikes: Velo Volmobile
Mentioned: 780 Post(s)
Tagged: 2 Thread(s)
Quoted: 28641 Post(s)
Liked 1,858 Times
in
1,320 Posts
My UK friend is the opposite. He clearly bristled at the mere suggestion as if was like me asking to borrow his toothbrush or something else very personal.
My Swedish friend seems comfortable sharing some food items but NOT comfortable sharing something like a stew or soup. But he is ok with something that can be cut off.
My Swedish friend seems comfortable sharing some food items but NOT comfortable sharing something like a stew or soup. But he is ok with something that can be cut off.
04-30-23, 09:43 AM
#2502
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Land of Pleasant Living
Posts: 12,250
Bikes: Shmikes
Mentioned: 59 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 10176 Post(s)
Liked 5,873 Times
in
3,161 Posts
04-30-23, 09:45 AM
#2503
VFL For Life
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Knoxville, TN
Posts: 51,248
Bikes: Velo Volmobile
Mentioned: 780 Post(s)
Tagged: 2 Thread(s)
Quoted: 28641 Post(s)
Liked 1,858 Times
in
1,320 Posts
04-30-23, 09:59 AM
#2504
Klaatu..Verata..Necktie?
Join Date: May 2007
Location: SF Bay Area
Posts: 17,992
Bikes: Litespeed Ultimate, Ultegra; Canyon Endurace, 105; Battaglin MAX, Chorus; Bianchi 928 Veloce; Ritchey Road Logic, Dura Ace; Cannondale R500 RX100; Schwinn Circuit, Sante; Lotus Supreme, Dura Ace
Mentioned: 41 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 10444 Post(s)
Liked 11,925 Times
in
6,105 Posts
The group I am with includes one Swede, one Brit, and 3 mericans. We have eaten several meals together.
From interactions and body language I have learned everyone has different comfort levels with sharing food. In both mrs datlas and my family, we are very comfortable sharing small portions/tastes of what we have ordered, we almost consider it rude to NOT offer others a taste.
My UK friend is the opposite. He clearly bristled at the mere suggestion as if was like me asking to borrow his toothbrush or something else very personal.
My Swedish friend seems comfortable sharing some food items but NOT comfortable sharing something like a stew or soup. But he is ok with something that can be cut off.
The other Americans seem to be only comfortable sharing separate items that are already in pieces, like French fries.
Fascinating.
#respectinglimits
Edit: Google says less than 1 in 10 Brits like to share food. https://londonlovesbusiness.com/less...-sharing-food/
From interactions and body language I have learned everyone has different comfort levels with sharing food. In both mrs datlas and my family, we are very comfortable sharing small portions/tastes of what we have ordered, we almost consider it rude to NOT offer others a taste.
My UK friend is the opposite. He clearly bristled at the mere suggestion as if was like me asking to borrow his toothbrush or something else very personal.
My Swedish friend seems comfortable sharing some food items but NOT comfortable sharing something like a stew or soup. But he is ok with something that can be cut off.
The other Americans seem to be only comfortable sharing separate items that are already in pieces, like French fries.
Fascinating.
#respectinglimits
Edit: Google says less than 1 in 10 Brits like to share food. https://londonlovesbusiness.com/less...-sharing-food/
__________________
"Don't take life so serious-it ain't nohow permanent."
"Everybody's gotta be somewhere." - Eccles
"Don't take life so serious-it ain't nohow permanent."
"Everybody's gotta be somewhere." - Eccles
Likes For genejockey:
04-30-23, 10:20 AM
#2505
cowboy, steel horse, etc
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: The hot spot.
Posts: 44,870
Bikes: everywhere
Mentioned: 72 Post(s)
Tagged: 1 Thread(s)
Quoted: 12790 Post(s)
Liked 7,698 Times
in
4,087 Posts
Stuttgart, AR. Quite a claim to fame.
04-30-23, 10:34 AM
#2506
VFL For Life
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Knoxville, TN
Posts: 51,248
Bikes: Velo Volmobile
Mentioned: 780 Post(s)
Tagged: 2 Thread(s)
Quoted: 28641 Post(s)
Liked 1,858 Times
in
1,320 Posts
04-30-23, 10:52 AM
#2507
Should Be More Popular
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Malvern, PA (20 miles West of Philly)
Posts: 43,067
Bikes: 1986 Alpine (steel road bike), 2009 Ti Habenero, 2013 Specialized Roubaix
Mentioned: 560 Post(s)
Tagged: 2 Thread(s)
Quoted: 22609 Post(s)
Liked 8,932 Times
in
4,164 Posts
04-30-23, 11:01 AM
#2508
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2021
Location: San Francisco
Posts: 2,040
Bikes: addict, aethos, creo, vanmoof, sirrus, public ...
Mentioned: 2 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1279 Post(s)
Liked 1,393 Times
in
711 Posts
The top five foods Brits say theyre eating again are chicken kiev (43 per cent), trifle (42 per cent), scotch eggs (40 per cent), rice pudding (39 per cent) and prawn cocktail (33 per cent).
__________________
Likes For mschwett:
04-30-23, 11:02 AM
#2509
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2022
Location: USA - Southwest PA
Posts: 3,100
Bikes: Cannondale - Gary Fisher - Giant - Litespeed - Schwinn Paramount - Schwinn (lugged steel) - Trek OCLV
Mentioned: 6 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 1401 Post(s)
Liked 1,886 Times
in
1,085 Posts
04-30-23, 12:28 PM
#2510
serious cyclist
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Austin
Posts: 21,147
Bikes: S1, R2, P2
Mentioned: 115 Post(s)
Tagged: 1 Thread(s)
Quoted: 9334 Post(s)
Liked 3,679 Times
in
2,026 Posts
The group I am with includes one Swede, one Brit, and 3 mericans. We have eaten several meals together.
From interactions and body language I have learned everyone has different comfort levels with sharing food. In both mrs datlas and my family, we are very comfortable sharing small portions/tastes of what we have ordered, we almost consider it rude to NOT offer others a taste.
My UK friend is the opposite. He clearly bristled at the mere suggestion as if was like me asking to borrow his toothbrush or something else very personal.
My Swedish friend seems comfortable sharing some food items but NOT comfortable sharing something like a stew or soup. But he is ok with something that can be cut off.
The other Americans seem to be only comfortable sharing separate items that are already in pieces, like French fries.
Fascinating.
#respectinglimits
Edit: Google says less than 1 in 10 Brits like to share food. https://londonlovesbusiness.com/less...-sharing-food/
From interactions and body language I have learned everyone has different comfort levels with sharing food. In both mrs datlas and my family, we are very comfortable sharing small portions/tastes of what we have ordered, we almost consider it rude to NOT offer others a taste.
My UK friend is the opposite. He clearly bristled at the mere suggestion as if was like me asking to borrow his toothbrush or something else very personal.
My Swedish friend seems comfortable sharing some food items but NOT comfortable sharing something like a stew or soup. But he is ok with something that can be cut off.
The other Americans seem to be only comfortable sharing separate items that are already in pieces, like French fries.
Fascinating.
#respectinglimits
Edit: Google says less than 1 in 10 Brits like to share food. https://londonlovesbusiness.com/less...-sharing-food/
04-30-23, 01:04 PM
#2511
Should Be More Popular
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Malvern, PA (20 miles West of Philly)
Posts: 43,067
Bikes: 1986 Alpine (steel road bike), 2009 Ti Habenero, 2013 Specialized Roubaix
Mentioned: 560 Post(s)
Tagged: 2 Thread(s)
Quoted: 22609 Post(s)
Liked 8,932 Times
in
4,164 Posts
As above, I respect limits. But imagine the variety of foods you could sample if you were sharing. Of course I dont necessarily suggest losing half of your meal to others, just a small sample.
04-30-23, 01:23 PM
#2512
VFL For Life
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Knoxville, TN
Posts: 51,248
Bikes: Velo Volmobile
Mentioned: 780 Post(s)
Tagged: 2 Thread(s)
Quoted: 28641 Post(s)
Liked 1,858 Times
in
1,320 Posts
rjones28 are you going to provide an opera review?
04-30-23, 01:32 PM
#2513
Klaatu..Verata..Necktie?
Join Date: May 2007
Location: SF Bay Area
Posts: 17,992
Bikes: Litespeed Ultimate, Ultegra; Canyon Endurace, 105; Battaglin MAX, Chorus; Bianchi 928 Veloce; Ritchey Road Logic, Dura Ace; Cannondale R500 RX100; Schwinn Circuit, Sante; Lotus Supreme, Dura Ace
Mentioned: 41 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 10444 Post(s)
Liked 11,925 Times
in
6,105 Posts
Years ago, before Mrs. GJ was even Mrs. GJ, we were eating at a nice restaurant in Healdsburg up in Sonoma. She ordered something safe and boring, and I was a bit more adventurous. She wanted to try mine, so I let her. She liked it so much she took another bite. When she went for the third, I attempted to parry her fork but she did a beat/lunge that knocked the fork out of my hand, and it clattered loudly to the tile floor. Embarrassing.
__________________
"Don't take life so serious-it ain't nohow permanent."
"Everybody's gotta be somewhere." - Eccles
"Don't take life so serious-it ain't nohow permanent."
"Everybody's gotta be somewhere." - Eccles
Likes For genejockey:
04-30-23, 01:46 PM
#2514
Klaatu..Verata..Necktie?
Join Date: May 2007
Location: SF Bay Area
Posts: 17,992
Bikes: Litespeed Ultimate, Ultegra; Canyon Endurace, 105; Battaglin MAX, Chorus; Bianchi 928 Veloce; Ritchey Road Logic, Dura Ace; Cannondale R500 RX100; Schwinn Circuit, Sante; Lotus Supreme, Dura Ace
Mentioned: 41 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 10444 Post(s)
Liked 11,925 Times
in
6,105 Posts
I decided discretion is the better part of valor and rode ITG instead of IRL today. I figured if my chest started hurting again when I was on the trainer, I could just stop, whereas on the road I'd still have to get home somehow.
So, 24 virtual miles in the imaginary land of Watopia. Did a couple climbs, ran my HR up to 166 or so without any issues, no pain, etc. Nowhere near my fastest time for that loop, but still a reasonably good ride.
So, 24 virtual miles in the imaginary land of Watopia. Did a couple climbs, ran my HR up to 166 or so without any issues, no pain, etc. Nowhere near my fastest time for that loop, but still a reasonably good ride.
__________________
"Don't take life so serious-it ain't nohow permanent."
"Everybody's gotta be somewhere." - Eccles
"Don't take life so serious-it ain't nohow permanent."
"Everybody's gotta be somewhere." - Eccles
Likes For genejockey:
04-30-23, 02:43 PM
#2515
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: In the foothills of Los Angeles County
Posts: 25,302
Mentioned: 8 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 8287 Post(s)
Liked 9,064 Times
in
4,483 Posts
04-30-23, 02:51 PM
#2516
Klaatu..Verata..Necktie?
Join Date: May 2007
Location: SF Bay Area
Posts: 17,992
Bikes: Litespeed Ultimate, Ultegra; Canyon Endurace, 105; Battaglin MAX, Chorus; Bianchi 928 Veloce; Ritchey Road Logic, Dura Ace; Cannondale R500 RX100; Schwinn Circuit, Sante; Lotus Supreme, Dura Ace
Mentioned: 41 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 10444 Post(s)
Liked 11,925 Times
in
6,105 Posts
I suspect I wouldn't have had much fun riding outside today....
__________________
"Don't take life so serious-it ain't nohow permanent."
"Everybody's gotta be somewhere." - Eccles
"Don't take life so serious-it ain't nohow permanent."
"Everybody's gotta be somewhere." - Eccles
04-30-23, 02:55 PM
#2517
serious cyclist
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Austin
Posts: 21,147
Bikes: S1, R2, P2
Mentioned: 115 Post(s)
Tagged: 1 Thread(s)
Quoted: 9334 Post(s)
Liked 3,679 Times
in
2,026 Posts
I am not wild about trying most food. On the other hand, I do look forward to the food I like, and people feeling free to poach is taking away from that. It likely also has to do with growing up poor, and on the rare occasions I got to eat at a restaurant, losing a portion of the meal I'd been looking forward to, with the exchange being unappealing, was a straight loss. The reason for different opinions is often a totally different background feeding into it.
04-30-23, 02:55 PM
#2518
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: In the foothills of Los Angeles County
Posts: 25,302
Mentioned: 8 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 8287 Post(s)
Liked 9,064 Times
in
4,483 Posts
I decided discretion is the better part of valor and rode ITG instead of IRL today. I figured if my chest started hurting again when I was on the trainer, I could just stop, whereas on the road I'd still have to get home somehow.
So, 24 virtual miles in the imaginary land of Watopia. Did a couple climbs, ran my HR up to 166 or so without any issues, no pain, etc. Nowhere near my fastest time for that loop, but still a reasonably good ride.
So, 24 virtual miles in the imaginary land of Watopia. Did a couple climbs, ran my HR up to 166 or so without any issues, no pain, etc. Nowhere near my fastest time for that loop, but still a reasonably good ride.
04-30-23, 03:00 PM
#2519
Klaatu..Verata..Necktie?
Join Date: May 2007
Location: SF Bay Area
Posts: 17,992
Bikes: Litespeed Ultimate, Ultegra; Canyon Endurace, 105; Battaglin MAX, Chorus; Bianchi 928 Veloce; Ritchey Road Logic, Dura Ace; Cannondale R500 RX100; Schwinn Circuit, Sante; Lotus Supreme, Dura Ace
Mentioned: 41 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 10444 Post(s)
Liked 11,925 Times
in
6,105 Posts
Barring anything unforeseen. The pain apparently had nothing to do with my heart, and was probably just an inflammation of the cartilage that connects my lowest ribs to my sternum. NSAIDs made it go away. In fact I haven't had any since the Naproxen I took last night at 9 and I don't feel anything. Since the 'scrip says "take as needed for pain", I haven't taken any today.
__________________
"Don't take life so serious-it ain't nohow permanent."
"Everybody's gotta be somewhere." - Eccles
"Don't take life so serious-it ain't nohow permanent."
"Everybody's gotta be somewhere." - Eccles
Likes For genejockey:
04-30-23, 03:06 PM
#2520
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: In the foothills of Los Angeles County
Posts: 25,302
Mentioned: 8 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 8287 Post(s)
Liked 9,064 Times
in
4,483 Posts
I am not wild about trying most food. On the other hand, I do look forward to the food I like, and people feeling free to poach is taking away from that. It likely also has to do with growing up poor, and on the rare occasions I got to eat at a restaurant, losing a portion of the meal I'd been looking forward to, with the exchange being unappealing, was a straight loss. The reason for different opinions is often a totally different background feeding into it.
04-30-23, 03:24 PM
#2521
VFL For Life
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Knoxville, TN
Posts: 51,248
Bikes: Velo Volmobile
Mentioned: 780 Post(s)
Tagged: 2 Thread(s)
Quoted: 28641 Post(s)
Liked 1,858 Times
in
1,320 Posts
04-30-23, 03:43 PM
#2522
serious cyclist
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Austin
Posts: 21,147
Bikes: S1, R2, P2
Mentioned: 115 Post(s)
Tagged: 1 Thread(s)
Quoted: 9334 Post(s)
Liked 3,679 Times
in
2,026 Posts
A friend of mine got custody of his daughters after they had spent years with his ex. They were clearly affected by the lack of food from earlier and would get nervous when they felt food was getting low in the house. They were teens when I met them and it still bothered them.
Likes For Bah Humbug:
04-30-23, 03:44 PM
#2523
climber has-been
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Palo Alto, CA
Posts: 7,111
Bikes: Scott Addict R1, Felt Z1
Mentioned: 10 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 3432 Post(s)
Liked 3,567 Times
in
1,793 Posts
[QUOTE=genejockey;22875840]I suspect I wouldn't have had much fun riding outside today..../QUOTE]
It wasn't so bad out there today. A few breezy sections, a few gusts here and there. Headwind coming back north on Foothill Expressway was significant, so I just got as low as I could, shifted down and rode it out. Not so bad.
It wasn't so bad out there today. A few breezy sections, a few gusts here and there. Headwind coming back north on Foothill Expressway was significant, so I just got as low as I could, shifted down and rode it out. Not so bad.
__________________
Ride, Rest, Repeat. ROUVY: terrymorse
Ride, Rest, Repeat. ROUVY: terrymorse
04-30-23, 03:46 PM
#2524
serious cyclist
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Austin
Posts: 21,147
Bikes: S1, R2, P2
Mentioned: 115 Post(s)
Tagged: 1 Thread(s)
Quoted: 9334 Post(s)
Liked 3,679 Times
in
2,026 Posts
There is a very nice house there now, built by the former uncle. I grew up down the road, but also at a point when no one in the extended family was above the poverty line. The land is valuable, but the people were poor.
Most people on this thread would have refused to eat in the old farmhouse's dining room.
Most people on this thread would have refused to eat in the old farmhouse's dining room.
04-30-23, 04:00 PM
#2525
Administrator
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Hudson Valley, NY
Posts: 33,006
Bikes: Merlin Cyrene '04; Bridgestone RB-1 '92
Mentioned: 325 Post(s)
Tagged: 2 Thread(s)
Quoted: 11975 Post(s)
Liked 6,655 Times
in
3,486 Posts
Sacramento Kings ‘bout to go home.
__________________
See, this is why we can't have nice things. - - smarkinson
Where else but the internet can a bunch of cyclists go and be the tough guy? - - jdon