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06-03-21, 08:50 AM
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There is an Altoona, PA. Above town there are three reservoirs that were created after workers removed soil building the world famous Horseshoe Curve.
Altoona - Google Maps
Altoona - Google Maps
06-03-21, 08:55 AM
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There is an Altoona, PA. Above town there are three reservoirs that were created after workers removed soil building the world famous Horseshoe Curve.
Altoona - Google Maps
Altoona - Google Maps
In related news, 8098 with the heritage Conrail livery was out of the non-round Juniata roundhouse the day before yesterday:
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06-03-21, 09:01 AM
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Sailing is 0% intuitive. Is this what yours looks like?
OK, I'll clarify. Metro ATL primarily gets its water from one lake. If you want to drive to Lake Weiss to fill your water bottles, I guess you can.
OK, I'll clarify. Metro ATL primarily gets its water from one lake. If you want to drive to Lake Weiss to fill your water bottles, I guess you can.
06-03-21, 09:03 AM
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06-03-21, 09:11 AM
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If by playing it at a lower register will help you play it in its normal key, I would say yes. I don't know trumpet but this approach can be used on guitar to aid in fingerings and stretching.
06-03-21, 09:13 AM
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06-03-21, 09:15 AM
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Essentially. We didn't screw on as many accouterments, so it's a little cleaner looking. No splashboard, no fairleads, no tiller extension (although I really could use one of those).
Paint is this colour
And the sails are more C&V than those.
Paint is this colour
And the sails are more C&V than those.
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06-03-21, 09:24 AM
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Also the transom is painted, when I see pics like that I sometimes wish it was brightwork though.
06-03-21, 09:36 AM
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06-03-21, 09:41 AM
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06-03-21, 09:44 AM
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Playing higher on the trumpet is like riding the bike faster--everyone wants to do it. But, there's an increased risk you'll crash.
06-03-21, 09:53 AM
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In 2008 I visited the curve during a supported bike tour from Pittsburgh to Philly. We descended the road that passes underneath and comes out at the visitor center. The funicular railway that takes you up to the curve was out of order, so we had to walk. At the time, the Conrail acquisition was still pending before the STB, and NS was considered the Darth Vader of railroads. (Have you ever heard about the poop and pee bags crews were required to use and then turn in at the end of their shifts?) The night before I made a sign that read "HONK IF YOU HATE NS!" Folded it up and carried it in my jersey pocket. Held it up as the first train came buy. The engineer squinted out the window trying to read it. When he finally made out what it said he busted out laughing, alerted the other crew member then leaned on the horn. One woman on the trip looked at me and said "You are such a dork."
06-03-21, 09:56 AM
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A couple of days ago a bear was sighted roaming around the far Philly 'burbs. Probably celebrating the lifting of COVID restrictions.
06-03-21, 10:10 AM
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The other thing is, I don't have a separate pressure gauge, so I'm relying on the one on the pump, which someone on BF pointed out doesn't really tell you what's in the tire, just what's in the hose. It's quite possible the tires were significantly higher. I did notice a 'floatier' quality to the ride. I also intentionally rolled over a couple manhole covers, and again - firm, but not uncomfortable. Could have been 5 or more psi different.
The other thing is, yesterday I felt like I had to reach out for the bar, which suggests 'nose too high'. At the same time I felt 'flat footed' while pedalling. Since I'm a toe pointer, that feels weird to me. Cadences over 95 felt weird, and I normally prefer to spin 95-105. With the adjustments to the saddle, I was easily spinning 100+ rpms without that 'weird' feeling.
The other thing is, yesterday I felt like I had to reach out for the bar, which suggests 'nose too high'. At the same time I felt 'flat footed' while pedalling. Since I'm a toe pointer, that feels weird to me. Cadences over 95 felt weird, and I normally prefer to spin 95-105. With the adjustments to the saddle, I was easily spinning 100+ rpms without that 'weird' feeling.
06-03-21, 10:21 AM
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There is an Altoona, PA. Above town there are three reservoirs that were created after workers removed soil building the world famous Horseshoe Curve.
Altoona - Google Maps
Altoona - Google Maps
06-03-21, 10:24 AM
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06-03-21, 10:33 AM
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06-03-21, 10:35 AM
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06-03-21, 10:39 AM
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There is an Altoona, PA. Above town there are three reservoirs that were created after workers removed soil building the world famous Horseshoe Curve.
Altoona - Google Maps
Altoona - Google Maps