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08-28-23, 07:55 PM
#5051
cowboy, steel horse, etc
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08-28-23, 08:05 PM
#5052
VFL For Life
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The Crown in a case in Canada, Australia, New Zealand and a host of other country means it's you against the government. Technically the King is head of state in those countries that were part of the British Empire that haven't fully got rid of the monarchy. The current regent exercises their power through a Governor General. I'm not sure of details of how they are appointed. The power is mainly limited to: ceremonial presentation of honours and awards, giving Royal Assent to a bill that has been passed by Parliament (making a law legally come into effect) and to dissolve and establish a parliament.
Mostly the dissolving/establishing a parliament is the formalities at election time. There has been one notable instance in Australia where the Governor General did dissolve parliament in the 1970s thereby forcing a general election before the election term was up.
Mostly the dissolving/establishing a parliament is the formalities at election time. There has been one notable instance in Australia where the Governor General did dissolve parliament in the 1970s thereby forcing a general election before the election term was up.
08-28-23, 08:16 PM
#5053
Silver Comet Fred
08-28-23, 08:21 PM
#5054
Mostly Harmless
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08-28-23, 08:24 PM
#5055
Senior Member
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Lots of climbing at today's Vuelta. Surprise finish and a surprise after the finish.
La Vuelta 2023 – Stage 03 [FULL STAGE] – Tiz-Cycling
La Vuelta 2023 – Stage 03 [FULL STAGE] – Tiz-Cycling
08-28-23, 08:27 PM
#5056
cowboy, steel horse, etc
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Somehow I missed Rob Halford's birthday. 72 years young
08-28-23, 08:27 PM
#5057
Silver Comet Fred
08-28-23, 08:35 PM
#5058
Mostly Harmless
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08-28-23, 08:38 PM
#5059
Silver Comet Fred
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08-28-23, 09:02 PM
#5062
Mostly Harmless
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08-28-23, 09:28 PM
#5063
VFL For Life
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08-29-23, 01:21 AM
#5064
Senior Member
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Location: USA - Southwest PA
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Bikes: Cannondale - Gary Fisher - Giant - Litespeed - Schwinn Paramount - Schwinn (lugged steel) - Trek OCLV
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08-29-23, 05:10 AM
#5065
In Philly, the bag ban has definitely cut down on street trash. I like to call the bags "Philly tumbleweeds."
08-29-23, 06:47 AM
#5066
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I met him at Indian Dunes. He was with Tom Webb and they were testing a Maico that Webb was racing in National enduros. He was friendly and funny,, wanted to chat about my bike a bit. I think he was the humor in Modern Cycle before Dirt Bike.
RacerEx (from BF) told me Rick was the author of the second "Mister know it all" column. Pen name Rondo Talbot.
RacerEx (from BF) told me Rick was the author of the second "Mister know it all" column. Pen name Rondo Talbot.
08-29-23, 06:55 AM
#5067
Senior Member
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08-29-23, 07:08 AM
#5068
VFL For Life
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08-29-23, 07:18 AM
#5069
Not actually Tmonk
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Day off work today to run some chores. My most exciting chore will be going to our local velodrome to do some aero testing (Chung method). I will have my full TT Setup and am testing the Giro Aerohead vs the Sworks from one or two generations ago. From photos, the Aerohead is obviously faster, but it will be cool to have the data.
After that, local coach and leader of a local charity for at-risk youth (San Diego Velo Youth) has coach's hours. I have some things to donate so I'll hang out for a bit after I'm done. Maybe some young kid can use these track wheels that I dont use anymore.
After that, local coach and leader of a local charity for at-risk youth (San Diego Velo Youth) has coach's hours. I have some things to donate so I'll hang out for a bit after I'm done. Maybe some young kid can use these track wheels that I dont use anymore.
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so high, my heart cannot bear the strain." -A.C. Jobim, Triste
"Your beauty is an aeroplane;
so high, my heart cannot bear the strain." -A.C. Jobim, Triste
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08-29-23, 07:30 AM
#5070
serious cyclist
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Got whomped today by the regular Wordle and Octordle Rescue. Hopefully the rest of the day is better.
08-29-23, 07:44 AM
#5071
There are. What is banned is the providing of single use bags by merchants. Some small, neighborhood stores violate the ban if a customer asks for a bag.
In NJ, most businesses, including supermarkets, cannot even provide paper bags. There are exceptions, such as liquor stores.
In NJ, most businesses, including supermarkets, cannot even provide paper bags. There are exceptions, such as liquor stores.
08-29-23, 07:49 AM
#5073
Klaatu..Verata..Necktie?
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"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
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08-29-23, 07:58 AM
#5074
Klaatu..Verata..Necktie?
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Yup. Now we have bags of bags that we have to remember to take to the store. I always grab one when I go pick up The Older Boy from Safeway.
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"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
08-29-23, 08:01 AM
#5075
Should Be More Popular
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Day off work today to run some chores. My most exciting chore will be going to our local velodrome to do some aero testing (Chung method). I will have my full TT Setup and am testing the Giro Aerohead vs the Sworks from one or two generations ago. From photos, the Aerohead is obviously faster, but it will be cool to have the data.
After that, local coach and leader of a local charity for at-risk youth (San Diego Velo Youth) has coach's hours. I have some things to donate so I'll hang out for a bit after I'm done. Maybe some young kid can use these track wheels that I dont use anymore.
After that, local coach and leader of a local charity for at-risk youth (San Diego Velo Youth) has coach's hours. I have some things to donate so I'll hang out for a bit after I'm done. Maybe some young kid can use these track wheels that I dont use anymore.
