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#2777
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Rest up and feel better!
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Canyon sent me an email today, titled "YOU REALLY DESERVE THAT BIKE!"
Do you think Mrs. Genejockey will take their word for it? Will she think I deserve a new Ultimate CFR Disc Di2? It's only $11,000! I rather suspect not. I believe I'll stop with MY Ultimate.
Do you think Mrs. Genejockey will take their word for it? Will she think I deserve a new Ultimate CFR Disc Di2? It's only $11,000! I rather suspect not. I believe I'll stop with MY Ultimate.
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You've been working hard for the past 40 years to support Mrs. GJ and the family, all for likely little to no thanks and a lot of expectation. Time to treat yourself right and reward yourself for all of that hard work and sacrifice for the others.
Just tell her that I said it is the right thing for you to do at the right time. All will be good.
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Does it really matter what Mrs. GJ thinks? Will she leave you over it? Will your world come crashing down around you?
You've been working hard for the past 40 years to support Mrs. GJ and the family, all for likely little to no thanks and a lot of expectation. Time to treat yourself right and reward yourself for all of that hard work and sacrifice for the others.
Just tell her that I said it is the right thing for you to do at the right time. All will be good.
You've been working hard for the past 40 years to support Mrs. GJ and the family, all for likely little to no thanks and a lot of expectation. Time to treat yourself right and reward yourself for all of that hard work and sacrifice for the others.
Just tell her that I said it is the right thing for you to do at the right time. All will be good.
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Does it really matter what Mrs. GJ thinks? Will she leave you over it? Will your world come crashing down around you?
You've been working hard for the past 40 years to support Mrs. GJ and the family, all for likely little to no thanks and a lot of expectation. Time to treat yourself right and reward yourself for all of that hard work and sacrifice for the others.
Just tell her that I said it is the right thing for you to do at the right time. All will be good.
You've been working hard for the past 40 years to support Mrs. GJ and the family, all for likely little to no thanks and a lot of expectation. Time to treat yourself right and reward yourself for all of that hard work and sacrifice for the others.
Just tell her that I said it is the right thing for you to do at the right time. All will be good.
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#2783
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Of course, winter is coming.
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Does it really matter what Mrs. GJ thinks? Will she leave you over it? Will your world come crashing down around you?
You've been working hard for the past 40 years to support Mrs. GJ and the family, all for likely little to no thanks and a lot of expectation. Time to treat yourself right and reward yourself for all of that hard work and sacrifice for the others.
Just tell her that I said it is the right thing for you to do at the right time. All will be good.
You've been working hard for the past 40 years to support Mrs. GJ and the family, all for likely little to no thanks and a lot of expectation. Time to treat yourself right and reward yourself for all of that hard work and sacrifice for the others.
Just tell her that I said it is the right thing for you to do at the right time. All will be good.
(typo intentional)
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Critically (to my mind) the excess-death charts are barely bumped of late. With the numbers of people unmasked in tight spaces, however much is vaccines vs antibodies in unvaxxed vs reduced seriousness... recently even AG is relaxing, and in Boulder we went unmasked in a few places occasionally.
Of course, winter is coming.
Of course, winter is coming.
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Critically (to my mind) the excess-death charts are barely bumped of late. With the numbers of people unmasked in tight spaces, however much is vaccines vs antibodies in unvaxxed vs reduced seriousness... recently even AG is relaxing, and in Boulder we went unmasked in a few places occasionally.
Of course, winter is coming.
Of course, winter is coming.
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I agree it's tough to know how much of the decrease in virulence/morbidity/mortality is due to the newer strains being less pathogenic, and how much is due to improved immunity from vaccines and infections. It's probably both, but honestly I suspect it's more due to changes in the virus than immunity. Clearly both are a factor, and I suspect impossible to tease out the details in real time.
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...
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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...
I think wearing a mask on a plane/train/bus, or in a really crowded indoor event like a packed concert hall may be prudent for awhile longer.
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Does it really matter what Mrs. GJ thinks? Will she leave you over it? Will your world come crashing down around you?
You've been working hard for the past 40 years to support Mrs. GJ and the family, all for likely little to no thanks and a lot of expectation. Time to treat yourself right and reward yourself for all of that hard work and sacrifice for the others.
Just tell her that I said it is the right thing for you to do at the right time. All will be good.
You've been working hard for the past 40 years to support Mrs. GJ and the family, all for likely little to no thanks and a lot of expectation. Time to treat yourself right and reward yourself for all of that hard work and sacrifice for the others.
Just tell her that I said it is the right thing for you to do at the right time. All will be good.
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Three days in a row! This could become habit forming.
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Does it really matter what Mrs. GJ thinks? Will she leave you over it? Will your world come crashing down around you?
You've been working hard for the past 40 years to support Mrs. GJ and the family, all for likely little to no thanks and a lot of expectation. Time to treat yourself right and reward yourself for all of that hard work and sacrifice for the others.
Just tell her that I said it is the right thing for you to do at the right time. All will be good.
You've been working hard for the past 40 years to support Mrs. GJ and the family, all for likely little to no thanks and a lot of expectation. Time to treat yourself right and reward yourself for all of that hard work and sacrifice for the others.
Just tell her that I said it is the right thing for you to do at the right time. All will be good.
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AND one of them is a Canyon. But it's like 5 lbs heavier than the Ultimate CFR Disc Di2! (Seriously - 8.5 kg vs 6.16 kg)
Also, it's 10, though I think since the Schwinn Circuit now exists as a wheelset, a box of components, 3 frames, and 2 forks, I suppose it's reasonable to not include that as "a bike".
Also, it's 10, though I think since the Schwinn Circuit now exists as a wheelset, a box of components, 3 frames, and 2 forks, I suppose it's reasonable to not include that as "a bike".
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AND one of them is a Canyon. But it's like 5 lbs heavier than the Ultimate CFR Disc Di2! (Seriously - 8.5 kg vs 6.16 kg)
Also, it's 10, though I think since the Schwinn Circuit now exists as a wheelset, a box of components, 3 frames, and 2 forks, I suppose it's reasonable to not include that as "a bike".
Also, it's 10, though I think since the Schwinn Circuit now exists as a wheelset, a box of components, 3 frames, and 2 forks, I suppose it's reasonable to not include that as "a bike".
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A couple of years ago, we went to a store to get a pair of shoes. I saw the Domane in my size and the color I wanted, so I showed it to her. I told her that I planned to buy it if I ever found one, and would just hope she wouldn't get mad. Her response was, "Why would I get mad? If you like it get it!" We left the store with a pair of shoes, the Domane, four bottles and cages, and a new bike for her as well.
I've spent stupid money on cars and boats without any complaints from her.
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