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11-29-22, 06:07 PM
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Originally Posted by big john
You know he has like 9 bikes, right?
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11-29-22, 06:09 PM
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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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11-29-22, 06:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Mojo31
Yeah, one more would just blend in.
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11-29-22, 06:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Eric F
I suspect the more difficult obstacle is blending in an $11k hit to the bank account.
I'm still trying to figure out how to make a bike a business expense. If I can do that, Katy bar the door!
11-29-22, 06:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Eric F
I suspect the more difficult obstacle is blending in an $11k hit to the bank account.
11-29-22, 06:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Eric F
I suspect the more difficult obstacle is blending in an $11k hit to the bank account.
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11-29-22, 06:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Mojo31
Every guy needs a rat hole.
I'm still trying to figure out how to make a bike a business expense. If I can do that, Katy bar the door!
I'm still trying to figure out how to make a bike a business expense. If I can do that, Katy bar the door!
11-29-22, 06:28 PM
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Originally Posted by big john
Don't people write off golf as a business expense?
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.
11-29-22, 06:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Eric F
I suspect the more difficult obstacle is blending in an $11k hit to the bank account.
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11-29-22, 06:42 PM
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Originally Posted by big john
I was going to suggest he take one of the other bikes apart before bringing in the new one so if she counted whole bikes it would still be 9. Wouldn't work if she sees the finances, though.
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11-29-22, 06:58 PM
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Originally Posted by big john
Don't people write off golf as a business expense?
Originally Posted by Mojo31
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.
11-29-22, 07:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Bah Humbug
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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11-29-22, 07:10 PM
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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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11-29-22, 07:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Mojo31
Every guy needs a rat hole.
I'm still trying to figure out how to make a bike a business expense. If I can do that, Katy bar the door!
I'm still trying to figure out how to make a bike a business expense. If I can do that, Katy bar the door!
Dallas Bike tours by Mojo. I expect a small fee for this idea.
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11-29-22, 07:41 PM
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Originally Posted by seedsbelize2
I thought that was a joke.
11-29-22, 07:42 PM
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Originally Posted by WhyFi
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.
11-29-22, 07:42 PM
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Originally Posted by genejockey
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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11-29-22, 07:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Mojo31
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.
11-29-22, 07:44 PM
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Originally Posted by bampilot06
Dallas Bike tours by Mojo. I expect a small fee for this idea.
11-29-22, 07:46 PM
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Originally Posted by bampilot06
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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11-29-22, 07:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Eric F
"Parts" does not equal "bike" until everything is fully-assembled and operational.
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11-29-22, 08:02 PM
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Anybody have and use a TheraGun?
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11-29-22, 08:16 PM
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Originally Posted by WhyFi
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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11-29-22, 08:34 PM
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Originally Posted by bampilot06
Sounds like I’ll be doing the pulling for once.
