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06-15-21, 07:17 PM
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06-15-21, 07:22 PM
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06-15-21, 07:39 PM
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smelling the roses
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Kind of reminds me of this
https://youtu.be/OVOv8Xc8Ros
https://youtu.be/OVOv8Xc8Ros
06-15-21, 07:45 PM
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06-15-21, 07:46 PM
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06-15-21, 07:47 PM
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06-15-21, 07:50 PM
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The scuttlebutt says that all this rain stems from that little disturbance out in the gulf. And that said disturbance could develop into a hurricane. Oddly, one site said <20% chance and another one said ~70% chance. In both cases, it would presumably move north in order to pick up steam. In the meantime, the rain continues, along with mild temperatures, always a treat this time of year.
06-15-21, 08:19 PM
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06-15-21, 08:31 PM
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Klaatu..Verata..Necktie?
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I picked up a pair of Vittoria Corsa G+'s in 25mm for cheap from Excel, just when I was finishing up the Circuit. I like the ride better than GP5Ks at the same pressures. But after a mystery flat, followed by a slow leak in the tube that replaced it, I was leery of them. Seems likely the second was just a bad patch job, but I'm still a little gun shy. I was gonna get them for Mrs. Peel, but apparently Excel decided that $25 each was just not enough for smooth riding, great handling gumwall tires.
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06-15-21, 08:34 PM
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06-15-21, 08:36 PM
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I rode my benchmark ride, the 40km+ 'time trial' on the Canyon tonight. Beat the Italians by a minute and 17 seconds (the Bianchi and Battaglin tied, right to the second), which is good because if it were slower I'd have a hell of a time justifying having bought it!
I have not eliminated the possibility that I'm getting stronger and that's why my times are coming down. I need to go back and ride either the Circuit or Mrs. Peel and see how I do.
I have not eliminated the possibility that I'm getting stronger and that's why my times are coming down. I need to go back and ride either the Circuit or Mrs. Peel and see how I do.
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06-15-21, 08:43 PM
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06-15-21, 08:51 PM
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06-15-21, 09:00 PM
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Up to 22 Mile Bike Ride
*you choose distance
*you choose distance
06-15-21, 09:24 PM
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My dad took me to my first game in 1963. It was the Angels when they were playing home games at Dodger Stadium. Later, I went to Dodger games with friends and always had a good time and it was cheap and beer was cheap. After one of the player strikes I stopped going and I never got interested in it again.
Now the NBA I can watch on TV. It's fast paced action, incredible athletes, and the games aren't too long. I love pro football but it's tough to watch a 4 hour game with tons of commercials.
I also love pro boxing, sometimes. I no longer have HBO so I never get to see it anymore.
Now the NBA I can watch on TV. It's fast paced action, incredible athletes, and the games aren't too long. I love pro football but it's tough to watch a 4 hour game with tons of commercials.
I also love pro boxing, sometimes. I no longer have HBO so I never get to see it anymore.
NFL? Oh, I'll plan my day around a game, pretty regularly.
All that said, as well as the NBA and NFL translate to TV viewing, they are mind-blowing in person. TV just doesn't quite do justice to the size and athleticism of these guys; it's just absurd.
06-15-21, 09:52 PM
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The little lady brought home tacos and Mexican Cokes. Drank approx 177.5 ml with my tacos, the remaining 177.5 ml has a shot of Evan Williams in it. Yum!
06-15-21, 09:54 PM
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I can watch NBA games on TV, but I'll rarely make a point of catching a given game. A particularly good playoff match-up? Sure, but otherwise eh - there's always more.
NFL? Oh, I'll plan my day around a game, pretty regularly.
All that said, as well as the NBA and NFL translate to TV viewing, they are mind-blowing in person. TV just doesn't quite do justice to the size and athleticism of these guys; it's just absurd.
NFL? Oh, I'll plan my day around a game, pretty regularly.
All that said, as well as the NBA and NFL translate to TV viewing, they are mind-blowing in person. TV just doesn't quite do justice to the size and athleticism of these guys; it's just absurd.
06-15-21, 09:59 PM
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Also college football games are typically funner to go to than NFL. Must be the bands.
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06-15-21, 09:59 PM
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Still kicking.
*Peeks In.*
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06-15-21, 10:02 PM
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06-15-21, 10:05 PM
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Still kicking.
Nope, busy with other stuff.
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06-15-21, 10:13 PM
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06-15-21, 10:35 PM
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LesterOfPuppets gets it.
/spoiler
06-15-21, 11:00 PM
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I can watch NBA games on TV, but I'll rarely make a point of catching a given game. A particularly good playoff match-up? Sure, but otherwise eh - there's always more.
NFL? Oh, I'll plan my day around a game, pretty regularly.
All that said, as well as the NBA and NFL translate to TV viewing, they are mind-blowing in person. TV just doesn't quite do justice to the size and athleticism of these guys; it's just absurd.
NFL? Oh, I'll plan my day around a game, pretty regularly.
All that said, as well as the NBA and NFL translate to TV viewing, they are mind-blowing in person. TV just doesn't quite do justice to the size and athleticism of these guys; it's just absurd.
I also like seeing the young Atlanta Hawks put up such a fight against #1 Sixers.
And you're right about seeing them live. I sat near the basket at a Lakers/Spurs game. It was amazing seeing them battling under there and then we stood up when they walked by on their way to the locker room.
06-16-21, 03:49 AM
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