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Old 10-18-21, 05:56 AM
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Originally Posted by MoAlpha
So true. I am resigned to being cold until May.

We are replacing the 20-odd, huge, 1970s casement windows on the back of the house this Fall and maybe I'll feel better about turning up the thermostat a few degrees after that.
That's serious money. Multiple hi-zoot crabon DA Di2 BSOs.
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Originally Posted by Mojo31
That's serious money. Multiple hi-zoot crabon DA Di2 BSOs.
Capital expenditure.
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Old 10-18-21, 06:02 AM
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LesterOfPuppets So you wait and wait for that pic of that rare oldie train and...

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Originally Posted by BillyD
tl;dr
and too small. Double infraction. WTH?
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Originally Posted by Velo Vol
You might even say it's an empty nest.
wrong again.

#CandyFromABaby
#ShootingFishInABarrel
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Originally Posted by sbxx1985
The Pack will make a Super Bowl run and then Aaron Rodgers will leave and want a longer term contract.
"My whole ******g life, I've owned you!"
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Originally Posted by Trsnrtr
I was in Venice in 2008 and again in 2014.
Heh. I was last there in 2013. A bunch of us went to the Italian Cycling Center for a couple of weeks, which is located just outside of Bassano del Grappa. The weather was crappy one day so some of us took the bus into Bassano and then the train to Venice. Only about an 1.25 hr. ride. The GF had never been there. We took a vaporetta way out to the tip and wandered back to the train station, stopping for a wonderful lunch at a place someone had recommended. Walking over the Acadamie Bridge my wallet fell out of my pocket. All of a sudden I heard an Italian woman yelling "Scuze!". Turned around and saw her running towards me, her cell phone in one hand, my wallet in the other. Even the on and off rain didn't spoil the day.
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Originally Posted by sbxx1985
I watched the Bears-Packers after my flag football team lost on the final play to go winless this season.
You play flag football?
Originally Posted by MoAlpha
So true. I am resigned to being cold until May.
Same. #Quasi-North
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Coach O to the Vols?
Already been here.

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Originally Posted by Velo Vol
Already been here.

What's old could be new again.
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The plan starting next Sunday:

Dashboard · Ride with GPS

Train to Woodcrest then ride to Wharton State Forest. I have never camped there.

Day 2 to Belleplain State Forest. I have been there so many times one of the rangers recognizes my name on the reservation list.

Day 3 to Cape May to catch the ferry to Lewes for two nights at and Cape Henlopen State Park, a former military base that was donated to the state after WWII and turned into a park. (DE riding not shown on the map). Great bike infrastructure within the park and surrounding area. Extremely popular place, even at this time of year. Large campground booked solid for the weekend.

Day 5: Early ferry back to Cape May then up the coast to AC for a train home. The map is wonky in the Erma/Rio Grande area because Google Maps has not been updated to show some relatively new recreation path/trail mileage. Hoping for a nice tailwind up the coast. Also hoping the weather cooperates.
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Originally Posted by indyfabz
The plan starting next Sunday:

Dashboard · Ride with GPS

Train to Woodcrest then ride to Wharton State Forest. I have never camped there.

Day 2 to Belleplain State Forest. I have been there so many times one of the rangers recognizes my name on the reservation list.

Day 3 to Cape May to catch the ferry to Lewes for two nights at and Cape Henlopen State Park, a former military base that was donated to the state after WWII and turned into a park. (DE riding not shown on the map). Great bike infrastructure within the park and surrounding area. Extremely popular place, even at this time of year. Large campground booked solid for the weekend.

Day 5: Early ferry back to Cape May then up the coast to AC for a train home. The map is wonky in the Erma/Rio Grande area because Google Maps has not been updated to show some relatively new recreation path/trail mileage. Hoping for a nice tailwind up the coast. Also hoping the weather cooperates.
Looks like a fun route. Fingers crossed for good weather.
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Old 10-18-21, 08:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Velo Vol
Try being a Tennessee + WFT fan for a few years if you really want to have your spirits crushed.
Heh, try being a NY Jets home team fan for a few ye. . . . no, actually forever. The Giants haven't been much better the last few years either.
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Originally Posted by sbxx1985
I watched the Bears-Packers after my flag football team lost on the final play to go winless this season.
Were you playing or just cheering your ute?
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Originally Posted by Mojo31
What's old could be new again.
Too soon to render verdict on current guy. He doesn't have a full deck of cards.
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Originally Posted by ls01
WHat!? That's an option? How.....
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Originally Posted by Trsnrtr
LesterOfPuppets So you wait and wait for that pic of that rare oldie train and...

https://twitter.com/NoContextBrits/s...780295172?s=20
Oh snap! Took a lot of restraint to resist slamming the camera to the ground in disgust.
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Originally Posted by Velo Vol

Same. #Fantasy-North
Fixed.
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Colin Powell has died from from Covid complications. Age 84.
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A post for everyone but rjones28, whose access to Velo Vol premium content has been revoked.

Weekend Ride Report

A few pictures along the popular Brown Squirrel/Buddhist Temple route

Art



Discovery Communications corporate office sign



My grandparents' grave



The Buddhist Temple



Office Park tarmac



No caption needed

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Originally Posted by indyfabz
Colin Powell has died from from Covid complications. Age 84.
So much for the vaccine being any good.
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A post for everyone but rjones28, whose access to Velo Vol premium content has been revoked.

Weekend Ride Report

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Man I’ve been missing out when I’m in knoxville. Who knew it had so much to offer!
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Man I’ve been missing out when I’m in knoxville. Who knew it had so much to offer!
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So much for the vaccine being any good.
He had multiple myeloma, according to NBC News. It is a type of blood cancer that hurts the body’s ability to fight infections.

Plus, he was 84.
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He had multiple myeloma, according to NBC News. It is a type of blood cancer that hurts the body’s ability to fight infections.

Plus, he was 84.
Yeah, I was being sarcastic. Now all the anti-vaxxers will be using his death to support their position.
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Originally Posted by indyfabz
Colin Powell has died from from Covid complications. Age 84.
Sad. He was an honorable guy IMO.
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