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11-15-21, 06:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Velo Vol
Map of the Day
15 November 2021
Rust Belt + Other Belts
15 November 2021
Rust Belt + Other Belts
11-15-21, 06:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Velo Vol
Paved roads became widespread when bicycles became popular.
Coincidence? I think not.
Coincidence? I think not.
11-15-21, 06:16 PM
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Originally Posted by indyfabz
Just got invited to Del Frico's for dinner tomorrow. I am leaning towards rack of lamb.
SMFH
11-15-21, 06:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Velo Vol
Across the street there is an apartment building. It has a small fenced in yard. Currently there are three dogs running around in it like they are possessed.
Dogs. SMH.
Dogs. SMH.
ttku
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11-15-21, 06:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Velo Vol
Paved roads became widespread when bicycles became popular.
Coincidence? I think not.
Coincidence? I think not.
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11-15-21, 06:33 PM
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Originally Posted by DougRNS
This post reminds me that many people here have computers that suffer from lack of RAM.
SMFH
SMFH
In related news...
When the Rams left Los Angeles in 1994, a restaurant across the street from Anaheim Stadium posted on its billboard "Today's Special: Lack of Ram".
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11-15-21, 06:36 PM
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Originally Posted by indyfabz
Maine Coon. They can often appear larger because of their bushy coats, but 35 lbs. is big. My understanding is that they are pretty chill. Still, I would not want to piss it off.
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11-15-21, 06:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Eric F
Got out for a couple of hours in the dirt yesterday. This is the first time I've been on a bike twice in a week in a while. I'm definitely not going to set any PRs with my current levels of fitness and fatness, but it was good to be outside enjoying a warm afternoon.
11-15-21, 06:38 PM
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Originally Posted by big john
Loosen up a little. Didn't you ever have fun in the dirt as a kid? I always liked being out there and had years of fun on dirt bikes. Here is a (reversed) pic from about 1982 or so.
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11-15-21, 06:39 PM
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Originally Posted by WhyFi
Nope. If that map were accurate, much of the Sun Belt would be Can't Buckle My Belt.
11-15-21, 06:40 PM
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Originally Posted by big john
I've done well over 200,000 miles on road bikes. I don't think a compassionate god would begrudge me a few hours on dirt.
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Fellow riders, the only free cheese is in the mousetrap!
11-15-21, 06:40 PM
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Originally Posted by ls01
Yeah, claws are claws. Chill or not. I love cats but that ones big enough to feed eat a family of four.
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11-15-21, 06:41 PM
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The first snow plow of the season just passed by. Salting the road.
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11-15-21, 06:43 PM
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Originally Posted by LesterOfPuppets
I was serially disappointed in that cereal as a yute. I don't know why I kept trying it.
Now they make it ready to eat like that, but crushing the little squares is just not the same.
11-15-21, 06:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Eric F
What does that have to do with God having narrow-minded cycling preferences?
Originally Posted by big john
Loosen up a little. Didn't you ever have fun in the dirt as a kid?
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Originally Posted by Velo Vol
People here don't get it.
11-15-21, 06:50 PM
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Originally Posted by bampilot06
New Bike day!!!!
Was thrown in the trash. Brakes work well, shifting needs some work. Shocks feel like they have some life left. Needs a seat post clamp but otherwise it’s in pretty good shape.
Wish it was a little bigger, but it will fit the wife well.
11-15-21, 06:52 PM
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Originally Posted by datlas
I forget if I mentioned it here, but I am celebrating "Movember" by not shaving (at least under my mask) and (of course) making a donation to a men's health charity.
However, mrs datlas is not especially pleased with this and complains when I try to snuggle, it feels like kissing a cactus. So I do believe the goatee will be gone on/about 12/1.
However, mrs datlas is not especially pleased with this and complains when I try to snuggle, it feels like kissing a cactus. So I do believe the goatee will be gone on/about 12/1.
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11-15-21, 06:56 PM
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Originally Posted by big john
I've done well over 200,000 miles on road bikes. I don't think a compassionate god would begrudge me a few hours on dirt.
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11-15-21, 06:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Eric F
What does that have to do with God having narrow-minded cycling preferences?
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11-15-21, 07:00 PM
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Originally Posted by big john
Kudos
11-15-21, 07:05 PM
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I have to do some observation flights for training. Wed it looks like going to Austin and back. Should be back in my hotel by lunch.
side note bike didn’t make the noise today.
. Weather was perfect in Dallas, 75 light wind. But my knee didn’t enjoy it.
side note bike didn’t make the noise today.
. Weather was perfect in Dallas, 75 light wind. But my knee didn’t enjoy it.
11-15-21, 07:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Velo Vol
Not really. And even if I did, I outgrew it. You don't see me having eraser fights with my friends anymore.
11-15-21, 07:19 PM
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Originally Posted by seedsbelize2
There's no date on it. Is this you?
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11-15-21, 07:21 PM
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Originally Posted by DougRNS
check out that spelling of Erie, PA. SMFH. Only vol.
Pfft. Tourney level map right there.
11-15-21, 07:23 PM
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Originally Posted by LAJ
That does not compute.
