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Road Cycling “It is by riding a bicycle that you learn the contours of a country best, since you have to sweat up the hills and coast down them. Thus you remember them as they actually are, while in a motor car only a high hill impresses you, and you have no such accurate remembrance of country you have driven through as you gain by riding a bicycle.” -- Ernest Hemingway

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Old 05-01-21, 08:08 PM
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When I first went off to college it was one trunk and one suitcase. But those were simpler times, no PlayStation, just one pair of sneakers, stuff like that.
I took a bag of clothes, shave kit, alarm clock and a bike.
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Originally Posted by LesterOfPuppets
Found a few thorns during the last jaunt on the Lemond.

That's some snazzy bar tape.
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Today I wished for the good old days! Son has his 3D printer, two tenor saxes, 46” and 50” TVs with sound systems, computer and printer, etc., etc. Kidz these days.
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Important update:

Last week there was discussion about cell phone bills. I have corrected information on Comcast/Xfinity mobile. The cost is all based on gigs your plan has. $12/gig if you go by the gig or various other options but we use the 10 gig for $60/month. That's it. 3 phones sharing 10 gig is $60. No cost per line. Screaming good deal.
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Old 05-01-21, 08:33 PM
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Originally Posted by LesterOfPuppets
Found a few thorns during the last jaunt on the Lemond.

Somewhat reminds me of this:
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Originally Posted by rjones28
That's some snazzy bar tape.
Someone had it on sale for $9 and I couldn't resist.

https://www.biketiresdirect.com/prod...gaAplDEALw_wcB
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Old 05-01-21, 08:40 PM
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you've been dealing with pain for a long time. I've got a new appreciation for what you're going through. I'm a rookie compared to you. Best of luck with the treatment. unfortunately this song title could apply to you.
Thanks.

Much of the time it's not painful, per se. Just limits joint flexibility which makes it slow/difficult/frustrating to do various activities.
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Old 05-01-21, 09:15 PM
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Originally Posted by BillyD
It leaves a void that I’ve yet to fill.
Let me know if you figure a way.
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I had a bad dream that I needed wheels for my bike and chose to get tubulars.

Thank goodness it was just a dream!
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I'm sorry to hear, MoAlpha. My condolences to all.
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Thanks for the space to cry and the sympathy, everyone. Means a lot.
We're here for you, Bro.
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Originally Posted by Velo Vol
It ended when they stopped being midshipmen.
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Old 05-02-21, 06:37 AM
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Originally Posted by LesterOfPuppets
I took a bag of clothes, shave kit, alarm clock and a bike.
I wasn't even into bikes until almost 10 years later.
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Old 05-02-21, 06:44 AM
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Originally Posted by datlas
I had a nightmare that I needed wheels for my bike and chose to get tubulars.

Thank goodness it was just a nightmare.
Fixed.
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Old 05-02-21, 07:30 AM
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Originally Posted by MoAlpha
People, if you’re close to anyone, tell them you love them and give them a long hug, pandemic precautions permitting. My closest friend and old racing buddy just went on hospice care and I don’t think I’ll see him again. Actually, he would only hug LSS, but I’m going to miss him badly.

Fair winds and following seas, CAPT Howard.
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Well, my old pal Larry “crossed the bar” this morning. I had hoped there might be time to visit one last time and I’m pretty broken up. I’m so glad he was at home with his family and at peace, but I hope his wife is okay.
So sorry to hear MoAlpha.

I’ve been away from the forum for the longest time and I’ve seen your previous post first. My condolences to you and LSS and your friend’s survivors.

May he Rest In Peace...
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Originally Posted by BillyD
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Old 05-02-21, 08:23 AM
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Originally Posted by LesterOfPuppets
I took a bag of clothes, shave kit, alarm clock and a bike.
No books?
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Old 05-02-21, 08:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Velo Vol
No books?
I didn't buy books til classes started.

Or do you mean trashy paperbacks for leisure reading? Nope, no books of that nature were hauled up to college.
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Originally Posted by datlas
I had a bad dream that I needed wheels for my bike and chose to get tubulars.

Thank goodness it was just a dream!
Dougs don't ride tubs? That may turn out to be the case! I'll let you know.

The tubs are now glued (taped?) to the rims, and pumped up to 140 psi.
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Trying to remember what all I took to college. Clothes. Sheets. Pillow. Hotpot. Clock radio. That's about it.
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Originally Posted by datlas
I had a bad dream that I needed wheels for my bike and chose to get tubulars.

Thank goodness it was just a dream!
Sounds like this applies to you.
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Originally Posted by LesterOfPuppets
Or do you mean trashy paperbacks for leisure reading? Nope, no books of that nature were hauled up to college.
I brought a dictionary, probably a few other books.
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Originally Posted by Velo Vol
I brought a dictionary, probably a few other books.
I brought my awesome skills.

Didn't have the awesome suite of products yet.
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Originally Posted by genejockey
Trying to remember what all I took to college. Clothes. Sheets. Pillow. Hotpot. Clock radio. That's about it.
Reminds me of this. RIP Jerry.
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