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09-06-21, 07:33 PM
#7676
Klaatu..Verata..Necktie?
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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
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09-06-21, 07:33 PM
#7677
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09-06-21, 07:35 PM
#7678
Senior Member
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Location: Yucatán. México
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And then there is American Airlines and it’s rescheduling of flights.
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve booked flights to the Carib thru Miami, knowing that I will need long lay-over times because of how long it takes to get from one terminal to another or to get thru customs/immigration. Then, AA changes my flights giving me 10 minutes to connect outbound and 15 to connect inbound. Then I have to spend two hours on the phone with CS explaining how at least two hours are needed on the inbound flight due to the three hour lines to clear customs/immigration.
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve booked flights to the Carib thru Miami, knowing that I will need long lay-over times because of how long it takes to get from one terminal to another or to get thru customs/immigration. Then, AA changes my flights giving me 10 minutes to connect outbound and 15 to connect inbound. Then I have to spend two hours on the phone with CS explaining how at least two hours are needed on the inbound flight due to the three hour lines to clear customs/immigration.
09-06-21, 07:36 PM
#7679
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You get to make the rules but if you stop to eat and then finish, that counts to me.
09-06-21, 07:36 PM
#7680
Klaatu..Verata..Necktie?
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I was fine idly thinking about it, till I found a frame on Ebay for a reasonable price but it said it was a 60 (too big). I had to find another one to compare headtube lengths, using the pump peg and the spacing above and below it as a reference. It IS a 60. But in the course of that, I found this bike that I had passed by at least 4 times because the listing SAYS it's a 56.
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09-06-21, 07:38 PM
#7681
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09-06-21, 07:40 PM
#7682
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I was fine idly thinking about it, till I found a frame on Ebay for a reasonable price but it said it was a 60 (too big). I had to find another one to compare headtube lengths, using the pump peg and the spacing above and below it as a reference. It IS a 60. But in the course of that, I found this bike that I had passed by at least 4 times because the listing SAYS it's a 56.
09-06-21, 07:40 PM
#7683
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09-06-21, 07:41 PM
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To combat all that BS, we signed up for Global Entry in 2019. Waited about 10 months for our interviews. Two weeks before the interview, COVID shut everything down, including the interviews.
09-06-21, 07:46 PM
#7685
So it is
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Westminster, CO
Posts: 21,345
Bikes: Luzerne, 684, Boreas, Wheelhouse, Alize©®, Bayamo, Cayo
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09-06-21, 07:47 PM
#7686
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09-06-21, 07:48 PM
#7687
So it is
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I laugh at people that sleep in the middle of a 600k. There's my answer.
09-06-21, 07:59 PM
#7688
VFL For Life
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I've heard it's the new Bentonville.
IS KNOXVILLE becoming the NEW BENTONVILLE?!? - YouTube
IS KNOXVILLE becoming the NEW BENTONVILLE?!? - YouTube
09-06-21, 08:09 PM
#7689
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09-06-21, 09:24 PM
#7690
cowboy, steel horse, etc
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09-06-21, 09:26 PM
#7691
VFL For Life
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09-06-21, 09:28 PM
#7692
cowboy, steel horse, etc
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Big john's gonna make fun of me, but I'm starting to jones again. This time for a Centurion Ironman. One of the guys on the ride had one - red and white, with Shimano 600 kit from between Arabesque and Tricolor. Too small for me, plus it's his bike. So I was looking on Craigs List like I often do and there's one up in Sonoma County. Red with 'Titanium', both metalflake. Same kit. Listed as a 56, but the pics look bigger than any 56 I've ever seen. Longer head tube, steeper angle between the seat tube and seat stays. Same 6207 kit. Seller's asking $300, but the listing's been there 16 days.....
Hi. I'm Doug, and I'm an addict. It's been 3 months since I last bought a bike.........
Hi. I'm Doug, and I'm an addict. It's been 3 months since I last bought a bike.........
09-07-21, 04:54 AM
#7693
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Back to work. At least it’s a short week.
09-07-21, 06:21 AM
#7694
he said member
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09-07-21, 06:45 AM
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09-07-21, 06:46 AM
#7696
Should Be More Popular
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Jackie spent last night in the dungeon because mrs datlas has had enough of the 3AM awakenings. I am thinking this may be the new normal in our household. The cat was VERY happy to see me at 5:30 when I let her up.
09-07-21, 06:50 AM
#7697
he said member
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once again I'll be the voice of reason. I agree with Humbug that it's rude but also agree with vol that it's only a mild annoyance since it is a brief encounter. Would I do it? No. I like to try to cut people, even the doofuses (doofi?), some slack. If it is blasting at volume 11 that is unacceptable.
09-07-21, 08:18 AM
#7698
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I have a fan I use when it's hot at night and the cat really doesn't like it. When the fan is running,, he stays out of the bedroom.
09-07-21, 10:09 AM
#7699
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foggy this morning.
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09-07-21, 10:20 AM
#7700
VFL For Life
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