This is not the world I want to wake up too. 
♢♢♢Seriously, No effing Friday GMT?♢♢♢
- Thread starter Serial Midget
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Morning! Is everyone too FTS or too hungover to GMT? 
i'm more DGAFMorning! Is everyone too FTS or too hungover to GMT?
Mornin!
Had a good/tough ride last night. Spent a good 10 minutes sessioning the rock garden at the bottom to find the right line and I think I've got it now. The super hot exposed climb sapped all my energies so I only rode a fraction of what I normally do on the way up but the down was, as it usually is, hellasuperuber fun.
Foray back into flat pedals went okay, I could definitely feel where I rely on the clipless mechanism to do the dirty work going uphill. 5.10 hiking shoes left a lot to be desired, methinks I'll order up some biking 5.10s.
Had a good/tough ride last night. Spent a good 10 minutes sessioning the rock garden at the bottom to find the right line and I think I've got it now. The super hot exposed climb sapped all my energies so I only rode a fraction of what I normally do on the way up but the down was, as it usually is, hellasuperuber fun.
Foray back into flat pedals went okay, I could definitely feel where I rely on the clipless mechanism to do the dirty work going uphill. 5.10 hiking shoes left a lot to be desired, methinks I'll order up some biking 5.10s.
Rode bikes, broke my Reverb remote, drank beers. Thankfully my LBS has the newer style Reverb remote in stock, so I am gonna upgrade myself.
Wife is away this weekend, so the Spawn and I are gonna head up to the Carrabassett Valley trails and cruise some smooth flowy goodness. Then we will go hunting for a couple waterfalls. Should be rad.
Wife is away this weekend, so the Spawn and I are gonna head up to the Carrabassett Valley trails and cruise some smooth flowy goodness. Then we will go hunting for a couple waterfalls. Should be rad.
Flat soles with flat pedals FTW. What pedals did you get? Also the soles on my 5/10s are wearing out faster than one would expect for the price.
Had date night with the lady last night while my mom watched little man.
My better half expressed her dislike for my constant attitude/asshole behavior directed to her mom. I explained it's a miracle and a testament to my self control that no one has been murdered after almost 3 months living with her parents. I also reminded her I clearly stated at the beginning of the situation that I think we should get an apartment in the interim until we find a house to have our own space and to prevent such behavior. She really couldn't argue after I pointed that out.
We both agreed we need to find a house ASAP.
My better half expressed her dislike for my constant attitude/asshole behavior directed to her mom. I explained it's a miracle and a testament to my self control that no one has been murdered after almost 3 months living with her parents. I also reminded her I clearly stated at the beginning of the situation that I think we should get an apartment in the interim until we find a house to have our own space and to prevent such behavior. She really couldn't argue after I pointed that out.
We both agreed we need to find a house ASAP.
Some RaceFace Chesters. I couldn't really justify spending the extra for an aluminum pair when the Chesters get overwhelmingly good reviews.
always be nice to the babysitters. parenting 101.
I AM BENDER, INSERT GIRDER
That's the thing....my mom is retired and has made it clear baby sitting any time is not a problem. And she isn't all up in my shit and get on my nerves. Best of both worlds.
I too have chesters, and like them as well
ALL babysitters. jackass.
Me and her mom actually get along amazingly well.......when we don't have to live together. Like most things, moderation is key.
I had considered chester composite pedals due to my amazing rock clipping skills but ended up going full on chi chi to support my LBS because they are good guys. Now that I going to be a baller on a budget that will have to end.
The topic of how often I've seen her sister/mother naked or in their underwear also came up last night.
Under different circumstances I wouldn't not do that, either.
I lived in my Mother in law"s basement for over a year. Living in other people"s houses can be a bitch.
Like I've said before....their family is oddly close (in my opinion). I grew up in a family where it was "if you need help, ask, otherwise GTFO and do your own thing".....which makes the current situation difficult like it is. Her mom thinks I still need to be parented, help with basic things like laundry, food or deciding what to do during the weekend.
BUT DON'T BE SO BRASH ABOUT IT
I feel like I need to do the same. Need to work on wheelies and manuals and other stupid stuff and I always feel like clipless makes me not want to have fun goofing around.
dude, look at the hot wheels car you're driving. she's right.
Then how do you explain her liking mine so much, she is looking to buy a Brodozer to keep at their house in Maine for themselves? Hmmmmm?
she's trying to send you a message.
with kids at world bmx champs. it's hot as ballz out here. buddy will made it to semis in the challenge division
And you can ride to the liquor store in your sandals... comfortably.
Oh, and just for the record: FUCK THIS FRIDAY.
Because it's actually a girl's car?
My tolerance for people is wearing thin. I need to win the lottery and go do my own thing on my own terms.
On the good news front, my car problems from yesterday was just a bad battery. Not that I wanted to spend the coin on a new battery for my car, but it is better than a more involved fix. My daughters car went to the shop this morning for some PM and a looksee at the coolant issue I experienced yesterday. Showed it to my mechanic on the way home last night and the wife took the car there this morning. hopefully he completes the fix today and she pays for it. That might be unlikely, since I told him we don't drive that car much and he can take his time.
the wife and daughter are ut of town this weekend, so if the timing of son's obligations and the weather pans out, I will ride on dirt.
On the good news front, my car problems from yesterday was just a bad battery. Not that I wanted to spend the coin on a new battery for my car, but it is better than a more involved fix. My daughters car went to the shop this morning for some PM and a looksee at the coolant issue I experienced yesterday. Showed it to my mechanic on the way home last night and the wife took the car there this morning. hopefully he completes the fix today and she pays for it. That might be unlikely, since I told him we don't drive that car much and he can take his time.
the wife and daughter are ut of town this weekend, so if the timing of son's obligations and the weather pans out, I will ride on dirt.
Which means it's sure to rain.rain that was in the forecast for the weekend is no longer in the forecast.
wrong. here's out it works on the east coast: predict rain 5+ days out. predict less rain 3 days out. day before, change prediction to no rain unless absolutely certain of rain.
Sounds like y'all need a dose of Montana.
From yesterday's ride with @Montana rider crossing a stream at the trail head.
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I like waterfalls so here is a picture of a waterfall on the Louise Lake drainage in Montana
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The trail was an epic push up (at times) because we were not where we intended to be and I am a stubborn ass who refused to turn back.
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We took a shed break at the lake, there were tent campers across the lake; they were naked and eating raw fish so I cannot post here.
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On the way down we missed yet another marker and ended up on a trail we should have pedaled up. It turned out to be a fantastic trail that we might fit into to Montana Monkey Fest in August. Anyone actually coming? The weather was overcast and in the 70s, basically AWESOME mountain riding weather. The last picture is a view of the Curly (sp?) Lake drainage we had intended on riding. Due to overhead clouds and wild fires the distances were hazy and did not photograph well.
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Make love to your bike this weekend.
From yesterday's ride with @Montana rider crossing a stream at the trail head.
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I like waterfalls so here is a picture of a waterfall on the Louise Lake drainage in Montana
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The trail was an epic push up (at times) because we were not where we intended to be and I am a stubborn ass who refused to turn back.
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We took a shed break at the lake, there were tent campers across the lake; they were naked and eating raw fish so I cannot post here.
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On the way down we missed yet another marker and ended up on a trail we should have pedaled up. It turned out to be a fantastic trail that we might fit into to Montana Monkey Fest in August. Anyone actually coming? The weather was overcast and in the 70s, basically AWESOME mountain riding weather. The last picture is a view of the Curly (sp?) Lake drainage we had intended on riding. Due to overhead clouds and wild fires the distances were hazy and did not photograph well.
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Make love to your bike this weekend.
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