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03-13-24, 07:07 PM
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I believe they did. The Portland weathercreatures are predicting “freezing to fabulous” tomorrow and temperatures in the 70’s for this weekend’s bagel ride.
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03-13-24, 08:08 PM
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03-13-24, 08:54 PM
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03-14-24, 11:49 AM
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Thanks for sharing all the photos and stories. I found myself eagerly reading your posts with envy wishing I was one of the Usual Suspects.
03-14-24, 11:53 AM
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Anybody else realize the superstructure has been seriously updated?
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03-14-24, 11:59 AM
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Not much I can add to what's already been reported here by The Usual Suspects.
Many thanks to Gugie for his organizational skills and for fronting the $ for the accommodations, which have to be set up months in advance.
A greater group of compatible old guys would be difficult to find.
Some random shots, including some of the many fine meals enjoyed:
IMG_9694 by Doc Mertes, on Flickr
IMG_9693 by Doc Mertes, on Flickr
Yes, those are seals swimming at the edge of the surf!
IMG_9676 by Doc Mertes, on Flickr
IMG_9675 by Doc Mertes, on Flickr
Many thanks to Gugie for his organizational skills and for fronting the $ for the accommodations, which have to be set up months in advance.
A greater group of compatible old guys would be difficult to find.
Some random shots, including some of the many fine meals enjoyed:
IMG_9694 by Doc Mertes, on FlickrIMG_9693 by Doc Mertes, on FlickrYes, those are seals swimming at the edge of the surf!
IMG_9676 by Doc Mertes, on FlickrIMG_9675 by Doc Mertes, on Flickr
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03-14-24, 12:00 PM
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03-14-24, 12:01 PM
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03-14-24, 12:03 PM
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03-14-24, 12:05 PM
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IMG_9614 by Doc Mertes, on Flickr(Hint: The Harbor Inn is NOTHING like this!)
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03-14-24, 12:05 PM
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...and my ride for the entire eight days, 300+ miles. Zero problems, what a companion!
IMG_7082 by Doc Mertes, on Flickr
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03-14-24, 12:45 PM
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Not much I can add to what's already been reported here by The Usual Suspects.
Many thanks to Gugie for his organizational skills and for fronting the $ for the accommodations, which have to be set up months in advance.
A greater group of compatible old guys would be difficult to find.
Some random shots, including some of the many fine meals enjoyed:
IMG_9694 by Doc Mertes, on Flickr
IMG_9693 by Doc Mertes, on Flickr
Yes, those are seals swimming at the edge of the surf!
IMG_9676 by Doc Mertes, on Flickr
IMG_9675 by Doc Mertes, on Flickr
Many thanks to Gugie for his organizational skills and for fronting the $ for the accommodations, which have to be set up months in advance.
A greater group of compatible old guys would be difficult to find.
Some random shots, including some of the many fine meals enjoyed:
IMG_9694 by Doc Mertes, on FlickrIMG_9693 by Doc Mertes, on FlickrYes, those are seals swimming at the edge of the surf!
IMG_9676 by Doc Mertes, on FlickrIMG_9675 by Doc Mertes, on Flickr
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03-14-24, 01:39 PM
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...and my ride for the entire eight days, 300+ miles. Zero problems, what a companion!
IMG_7082 by Doc Mertes, on Flickr
IMG_7082 by Doc Mertes, on Flickr
Does it fit 28mm + fenders?
03-14-24, 02:34 PM
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Yep. Track bike with wood rims: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/Fih...ibextid=xfxF2i
There were some very nice bikes at both Sunday rides.
There were some very nice bikes at both Sunday rides.
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Anybody else realize the superstructure has been seriously updated?
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Yes it was a very nice fixed gear.
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03-14-24, 02:37 PM
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Photo borrowed from the Facebook post linked above:
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03-14-24, 02:56 PM
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I noticed but never stopped to look closely. Environmental rules require covering over surfaces getting rehabbed on ships and further down the Bay the Navy ships in the yards are covered in white canvas (actually probably a plastic covering now). I figured it was something like this where they’re doing paint scraping, etc under the cover or maybe just a longer term covering to save money and not have to paint up there as often.
Yes it was a very nice fixed gear.
Yes it was a very nice fixed gear.
There was a carrier there that was still wrapped up but was leaving, they left the wrap on until the night before they left at about 6 am.
This appears to be permanent, far bigger and taller to my eye.
Seems like it could be a target despite being decommissioned, one of our most important warships still sitting, docked across from a major base.
Seen from space it probably looks like its still in play, gets painted regularly, planes on deck, albeit ancient and regular crowds, activity.
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03-14-24, 07:20 PM
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03-14-24, 11:09 PM
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Where's DD when you really need him. 
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03-14-24, 11:24 PM
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Lt. Commander @Spaghetti Legs outranks him.
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