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12-24-21, 04:44 PM
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12-24-21, 05:12 PM
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12-24-21, 05:14 PM
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12-24-21, 05:15 PM
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I was able to get in 23 miles of genuine outdoor riding today, between last night's rain and tonight's. It was about 50 degrees with about a 10 mph West wind. I ended up taking the C'dale, which turned out to be good since it was a bit windy, and at a couple spots even its low profile rims got pushed around a little by the wind and the Bianchi would for sure have been worse. When I rebuilt it last year, I put 25mm tires on it, and I've been riding those at 90F/95R, and that's WAY more comfortable than when I was running 23s at 120 psi!! I would describe the ride as firm, but not harsh. Definitely would not be my choice for riding on broken asphalt, though!
The RX100 with 8sp DT indexed shifters is a lot of fun - *plink* and it's in the next gear, plus the 12-25 cassette doesn't have the gaps that 6sp 13-26 has.
So, between real and virtual miles, my total passed 6000 for the first time EVER. 20 years ago I was riding quite a bit and my best year was 3500.
The RX100 with 8sp DT indexed shifters is a lot of fun - *plink* and it's in the next gear, plus the 12-25 cassette doesn't have the gaps that 6sp 13-26 has.
So, between real and virtual miles, my total passed 6000 for the first time EVER. 20 years ago I was riding quite a bit and my best year was 3500.
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12-24-21, 05:16 PM
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So, now I have a complete set of decals for the Litespeed, but no Litespeed. 
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12-24-21, 05:19 PM
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12-24-21, 05:44 PM
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12-24-21, 05:46 PM
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12-24-21, 05:47 PM
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I was able to get in 23 miles of genuine outdoor riding today, between last night's rain and tonight's. It was about 50 degrees with about a 10 mph West wind. I ended up taking the C'dale, which turned out to be good since it was a bit windy, and at a couple spots even its low profile rims got pushed around a little by the wind and the Bianchi would for sure have been worse. When I rebuilt it last year, I put 25mm tires on it, and I've been riding those at 90F/95R, and that's WAY more comfortable than when I was running 23s at 120 psi!! I would describe the ride as firm, but not harsh. , yet supple. Definitely would not be my choice for riding on broken asphalt, though!
The RX100 with 8sp DT indexed shifters is a lot of fun - *plink* and it's in the next gear, plus the 12-25 cassette doesn't have the gaps that 6sp 13-26 has.
fixed
So, between real and virtual miles, my total passed 6000 for the first time EVER. 20 years ago I was riding quite a bit and my best year was 3500.
The RX100 with 8sp DT indexed shifters is a lot of fun - *plink* and it's in the next gear, plus the 12-25 cassette doesn't have the gaps that 6sp 13-26 has.
fixed
So, between real and virtual miles, my total passed 6000 for the first time EVER. 20 years ago I was riding quite a bit and my best year was 3500.
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My brother made some olive oil-infused gun for martinis. I might have tasted something.
12-24-21, 06:10 PM
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12-24-21, 06:10 PM
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"Would you like that shaken, or stirred?"
"Neither. I prefer mine shot."
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12-24-21, 06:32 PM
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I'm a glutton for punishment. I stupidly volunteered to cook a scratch Swedish meatball dinner for Christmas Eve. It turned out great, but man, it was so much more work than it needed to be; a poor craftsman blames their tools, but their stove, cookware, utensils, etc - all a whole bunch of wtf.
12-24-21, 07:02 PM
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12-24-21, 07:11 PM
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I'm a glutton for punishment. I stupidly volunteered to cook a scratch Swedish meatball dinner for Christmas Eve. It turned out great, but man, it was so much more work than it needed to be; a poor craftsman blames their tools, but their stove, cookware, utensils, etc - all a whole bunch of wtf.
we had fried oysters prepared by grand parents. No cooking or prepping required on my part.
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Heading out for dinner. No cooking here. Same tomorrow.
12-24-21, 07:21 PM
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12-24-21, 07:54 PM
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12-24-21, 08:05 PM
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For the daughter's birthday (tomorrow actually) we had ribeyes, baked potatoes, spinach, ceasar salad and pie. Did the ribeyes on the new griddle and they turned out fine. Glad I didn't screw them up. Also made pour over coffee and it tasted good as well. I'm getting the hang of the process. Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night.
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12-24-21, 08:08 PM
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The edge of the property is a mess with overgrowth, fallen tree, etc., and very steep. I can't be bothered with that jungle. It's not as noticeable when the leaves come out.
12-24-21, 08:08 PM
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Rabbit braised in white wine with Dijon over (not the greatest) egg noodles. Heavenly.
12-24-21, 08:11 PM
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12-24-21, 08:17 PM
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