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11-21-11, 10:02 PM
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cowboy, steel horse, etc
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11-21-11, 11:18 PM
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You don't have to live in Jersey. Today I rode my bike from Philly to NJ and back. Not very far into Jersey of course, but still.
11-21-11, 11:32 PM
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We win all charity rides
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Today I got an email from the professor of the only class I have tomorrow, and its cancelled. I made the two hour drive back to school today for nothing, and could have stayed home all week.
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11-22-11, 12:09 AM
#6029
i smell bacon
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There is no way I would have driven two hours for one class, lol.
Unless I had to turn something in...
Unless I had to turn something in...
11-22-11, 12:21 AM
#6030
Painfully average.
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I was one of the unfortunate classes today at UC Davis who didn't get their classes cancelled due to the Occupy movement. Did you guys hear about some of our campus' students get peppersprayed in the face only like 3 feet away? (Usually supposed to be at least 10, or so I hear).
I even heard the officer who was doing the spraying got it into their mouths. The chancellor and Davis police are such a joke.
This happened just Friday on our main quad. **** was crazy!
I even heard the officer who was doing the spraying got it into their mouths. The chancellor and Davis police are such a joke.
This happened just Friday on our main quad. **** was crazy!
11-22-11, 12:23 AM
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Got that right. Depending on the field, if you are really good at your job, the money will come. Sometimes though, no matter how damn good you are at your job, your pay won't reflect that.
11-22-11, 12:33 AM
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Yeah, those Officer Pike pics are pretty *****en!
The three newest ones I've seen:
The three newest ones I've seen:
11-22-11, 12:44 AM
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sɹɐʇsɟoןןnɟsʇıbɟɯo
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11-22-11, 04:33 AM
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That video is so harsh. The worst part is where he's getting pepper spray hand-ups. Like he's gonna go on a spray spree of incredible proportions!
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11-22-11, 09:20 AM
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Happy go lucky
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Tech salaries are still higher in the bay area. I work in software, and worked in Santa Rosa for about 5 years (60 miles north of San Francisco). I quit that job and moved to Illinois and got an equivilant job there. 6 years later I've only recently broke the salary I was making in California. Cost of leaving is significantly cheaper though. I can buy a decent house here for ~$250k whereas in Santa Rosa median house price for a very CRAPPY house was ~$500k. You'd need about $550 to get what I have here. We're talking $1500 mortgage vs. $3000+ mortgage ($18,000+ annually ignoring taxes and interest)
11-22-11, 09:25 AM
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I had a bad break six months ago, I know surgery sucks but if I could go back I would have done it. It will heal faster and better, that will take forever to grow back together.
11-22-11, 10:34 AM
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Today I gave a ****ty 5 minute presentation in my ethics class.
I also discovered TreeFortBikes.com is relatively local to me, which makes me happy that I may not have to order everything online.
I also discovered TreeFortBikes.com is relatively local to me, which makes me happy that I may not have to order everything online.
11-22-11, 12:57 PM
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Yeah, but they pay that to make up for having to live in Jersey.
But seriously, line cooks making 32.5? That's nuts man. I don't know if you know fine dining at all or not, but line cooks at Alinea (among the best restaurants in the world, and they pay very competitively) make 26.5 a year. Average for a Chicago line cook is around 23 yearly.
But seriously, line cooks making 32.5? That's nuts man. I don't know if you know fine dining at all or not, but line cooks at Alinea (among the best restaurants in the world, and they pay very competitively) make 26.5 a year. Average for a Chicago line cook is around 23 yearly.
Cost of living is insane here...and for the high cost you are rewarded with a less than stellar quality of life. A win-win.
11-22-11, 02:45 PM
#6039
Just smang it.
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Today I woke up and almost all the snow was melted and it wasn't raining. RIDING THE RUSH AGAIN 
11-22-11, 02:54 PM
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Today I contacted the seller for the bike I'm looking to purchase and I'm planning on meeting with him tomorrow. I also called a local auto painting company to get quotes for powdercoating my frame + fork + components.
11-22-11, 03:39 PM
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I partially finished the front panel on my backpack!
Front panel is done? Ok I'm missing a flap on the top pocket! And..I need more seam allowance on 2 middle/wide pockets. Wheres my seam ripper at? Anyways this thing is going to be a bombproof beast 5-7lbs. Take that Chrome/Mission Workshop!
Ballistic nylon is prob overkill for lining/pockets. The bottom 4 pockets are waterproof- seam sealing took about 1 hour alone. More velcro, main gussets, binding, straps, and more 3M Scotchlite. I also plan on making a matching phone and wallet mini case to fit on the shoulder straps so I dont have to take the bag off to find them!
Front panel is done? Ok I'm missing a flap on the top pocket! And..I need more seam allowance on 2 middle/wide pockets. Wheres my seam ripper at? Anyways this thing is going to be a bombproof beast 5-7lbs. Take that Chrome/Mission Workshop!
Ballistic nylon is prob overkill for lining/pockets. The bottom 4 pockets are waterproof- seam sealing took about 1 hour alone. More velcro, main gussets, binding, straps, and more 3M Scotchlite. I also plan on making a matching phone and wallet mini case to fit on the shoulder straps so I dont have to take the bag off to find them!
11-22-11, 07:18 PM
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Hi, I'm Bryan.
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Today I rode the train because it was cold and raining. Mistake. Gas leak under the train tracks caused my 35 minute commute to last 2.5 hours. Awesome. Then I found out that the opening got pushed back, yet again. Then I got paid, went to the store, and picked up booze/food for Ye Olde P&D-RPG night. Making pan-seared sea scallops with braised Swiss chard, roasted new potatoes, and a pomagranate-mango buerre blanc. Good times.
11-22-11, 07:31 PM
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Today I rode in the rain all day. </portait of the hardest as a young man>
11-22-11, 07:33 PM
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Today, I didn't ride my bike. First time in a long time. I was very sad 
11-22-11, 08:24 PM
#6045
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i copied your portrait
11-22-11, 08:28 PM
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Fresh Garbage
I saw some guy on a real nice steel FG and felt really bad about having not ridden mine in a while. As much hate that FG gets, I can honestly say I love it and will always have one - assuming I dont stop cycling. And I kinda want to put 23mm tires on it again
11-22-11, 09:23 PM
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I'm am employed at a restaurant in a mall. I will be working...all day.
11-22-11, 09:48 PM
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i'm off and it's supposed to be 57 and mostly sunny. i'll be heading the exact opposite direction of any stores and biking with my wife. come home and open a bottle of wine while i make carbonara. couple of my students might stop by later for knife work. one just got a kerambit and thinks it's the bestest thing ever....
11-22-11, 10:01 PM
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i'll probably break it
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If the work doesn't make you happy, more money isn't going to help. Also, you're near the threshold (I think it's ~$75K) where more money wont significantly change your lifestyle. Or so I've read.
Wouldn't your expertise be easily transferable to other similar high end (German) cars?
Wouldn't your expertise be easily transferable to other similar high end (German) cars?
im not concerned about 'lifestyle' --see above statement.
yea sure its all nuts and bolts but i love this brand. sad to love a brand maybe...
