Up too late doing
stuff. Drank too much beer. Got way too little sleep. Work sucks way too much. Going to be a rough day me thinks.***Sunderp GMT***
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Up too late doing
stuff. Drank too much beer. Got way too little sleep. Work sucks way too much. Going to be a rough day me thinks.
Yawrn, s'posed to thunderstorm today.
Working weekend blows. More drinks than hours of sleep by a factor of 3--that's gonna leave a mark. Flying home upgraded to first class (insert monocle emoji) and hoping a ride will serve as detox.
Coffee, bacon, eggs, hash browns, more bacon, more coffee.
Storms on the radar, so no riding on the dongle. I apparently need a haircut, wife seems to be fixated on it. Even my boss said something about it.
Storms on the radar, so no riding on the dongle. I apparently need a haircut, wife seems to be fixated on it. Even my boss said something about it.
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warm and rainy. we need it so i won't complain. drinking coffee. might ride later anyway. might take kids to one of those indoor trampoline-a-paloozas later. those places really need to serve beer.
So my mother in law wound up breaking her wrist last night. My job today is to keep the kids away from their grandparents (as opposed to ditching them there):/ it was pouring rain this morning, so I'm in one of those indoor playground places. $40. cant complain too much, there's room for them to go crazy, there's leather couches and massage chairs for the parents, and theres a bunch of yummy mummies in Lululemon...
good news, the humidity and warm air is here thanks to hurricane nate, that will accelerate the detox
Morning Monkeys.
Cold ass walkies this morning. Strong coffee helps, but looking like a meh day weatherwise. Came home to a Chewy box on the porch and wondered what the wife ordered. Saw Toshi's name on it and got all excited. He donated his RC truck to me since mine STILL isn't built (still waiting one a few parts on slow boat from China). So I will likely pick up a charger and piss the neighbours off today.
Cold ass walkies this morning. Strong coffee helps, but looking like a meh day weatherwise. Came home to a Chewy box on the porch and wondered what the wife ordered. Saw Toshi's name on it and got all excited. He donated his RC truck to me since mine STILL isn't built (still waiting one a few parts on slow boat from China). So I will likely pick up a charger and piss the neighbours off today.
Got a little fly fishing in before Nate hammers us with rain. NWS is saying 2-7" rain and some wind. Stocked up on beer this morning while everyone was getting bread and milk.
Coolness. Both of the LiPo should be charged now so you can rip around pre-charger. It likes to work its pinion loose on 3S…
We took the kids to one of those pumpkin places. I dislike such places. $60 for 2.5ish pumpkin-equivalents, a few minutes in a small bounce house, and a 5 minute "train" ride around the place. Hmph.
Effing window is back in the frame, with new rope for counter-balances. I didn't get to use any shortcut with this project, just land mines left by previous owners.
We've had some rain earlier, it looks that my fix of leaking rain gutters is working fine. If it stays dry for a few hours, I may go for a ride before sunset.
We've had some rain earlier, it looks that my fix of leaking rain gutters is working fine. If it stays dry for a few hours, I may go for a ride before sunset.
Hey there, classy ridemonkey people. I ran 18 miles this morning in some BULLSHIT weather. Warm and humid is bad enough, and today had the added elements of heavy rain and wind. I was happy when that run was done. 7:45 avg pace, and now I have a case of the tireds.
Final day of the Moab trip with wifey rounded it off nicely in Grand Junction on the way home.
Hymasa, Pothole, Rockstacker, Ahab.
The Whole Enchilada.
Navajo Rocks.
Lunch Loops - Gunny Loop (I'd forgotten how much fun the Gunny DH section is)
@Adventurous, you missed a great trip.
Hymasa, Pothole, Rockstacker, Ahab.
The Whole Enchilada.
Navajo Rocks.
Lunch Loops - Gunny Loop (I'd forgotten how much fun the Gunny DH section is)
@Adventurous, you missed a great trip.
Impressions of Navajo? Is that where the pic is from?
snuck in a ride on our good local trail. lot was dry. trail was NOT. much fun was had on slippery death roots. saw a bald eagle by the lake at the end. freedom! now beers and pizza.
Got in a post brunch nap, followed by an easy dirt road ride in between showers. Ahhh...
Pic is from Gunny Loop.
Navajo was fun for an easier ride day. Typical Moab riding, punchy ups with fun downs and slickrock sections. We'll definitely ride it again.
Despite the weather, I had a great ride today. 9.5 miles @ 9mph average in terrible, horrible, effing inhuman humidity.
In other sad news, the wife of Philip Keys, the president of NEMBA, passed away today when she suffered a cardiac arrest during a trail ride today. My sincerest condolences, Philip.
In other sad news, the wife of Philip Keys, the president of NEMBA, passed away today when she suffered a cardiac arrest during a trail ride today. My sincerest condolences, Philip.
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rode bikes today with @jackalope and @SuboptimusPrime
sweated so much, that I could not tell the difference between my stench and the trail dogs
sweated so much, that I could not tell the difference between my stench and the trail dogs
Great ride this afternoon, even if the legs weren't having it.
But, holy mother of fuck, my buddy and I almost got taken out by a shanked golf ball. We were sitting near the cars chatting and having pre beer in the parking lot, which happens to be about 150 feet from the fairway of one of the golf holes. Well, some knuckle dragger completely sliced a ball in our direction. The damn ball flew BETWEEN us with the most unnerving whistling sound. Dude apologized and admitted how horrible he is, to which my buddy replied "yeah no shit man!!!". Lols ensued. But damn, that was a close one.
This Banshee Spitfire frame crested the 6000km mark today. I don't really blame it for cracking and wanting to tap out of life...
But, holy mother of fuck, my buddy and I almost got taken out by a shanked golf ball. We were sitting near the cars chatting and having pre beer in the parking lot, which happens to be about 150 feet from the fairway of one of the golf holes. Well, some knuckle dragger completely sliced a ball in our direction. The damn ball flew BETWEEN us with the most unnerving whistling sound. Dude apologized and admitted how horrible he is, to which my buddy replied "yeah no shit man!!!". Lols ensued. But damn, that was a close one.
This Banshee Spitfire frame crested the 6000km mark today. I don't really blame it for cracking and wanting to tap out of life...
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Did you do it as a recommended 'figure eight', or some other permutation?
Sorry for the dumb q's.
Thinking about next spring already!
Saw @6thElement and the Mrs. a couple of times in Moob, including The Whole Chalupa, in near perfect conditions.
(Nick Pro tip: don't bonk.)
Wowza. Good times.
We did the big clockwise loop:
https://www.mtbproject.com/trail/7007957
But if you're looking for shorter, cut it in half and head north on Middle Earth to Ramblin and you'll have a very fun quicker loop.
Climbing with Haley this morning. Got a quick little video:
Thinking seriously about selling the M and the Subie, replacing the pair with a Volvo V60 R-Design Polestar optimization (factory tune effectively). It shockingly only has .5" less legroom in the rear than the M. They also have an integrated booster seat option that adjusts seat belt tension for weight and lowers side curtains accordingly. Awesome.
Otherwise, snow tomorrow. Giddy.
Thinking seriously about selling the M and the Subie, replacing the pair with a Volvo V60 R-Design Polestar optimization (factory tune effectively). It shockingly only has .5" less legroom in the rear than the M. They also have an integrated booster seat option that adjusts seat belt tension for weight and lowers side curtains accordingly. Awesome.
Otherwise, snow tomorrow. Giddy.
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Actually reliable and shockingly has a better power/weight ratio than the M in the form on a wagon.
yea but does it have ///Vanos?
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i'm sure he'll find something else obscure to \\\break///
New car (2015) with a factory approved setup. Shit ain't breaking.
2015 have ÖÖÖÖlins suspension too?
That actually looks pretty good. Seems to have good specs, too. 6 POT Brembos and Ohlins softness, I could get on board with that.
I wish I could get the actual Polestar. I can't really justify it at this point, but that blue. Oh, that Swedish racing blue.
That actually looks pretty good. Seems to have good specs, too. 6 POT Brembos and Ohlins softness, I could get on board with that.
I was looking at this one: http://www.jaguarmarin.com/used/Volvo/2015-Volvo-V60-4492c1180a0e0ae757ee4a82f63e2569.htm
Polestar tune, KPAX sport suspension and cat back (factory approved), and in the R-Design Platinum which is super rare. I could always upgrade to a nice set of 19" Polestar factory clone wheels (because they look great) for summers in the future too. I can sell the M and Subie, clearing the cost of this. I need to have it shipped here to avoid paying the CA state tax though, which is annoying. Stupid California.
So you're saying to take more to eat with you than a single banana?
Not really a figure 8, more like a "goggle"?
Yeah like this... which now that I see the map is much more of a loop than a goggle... it's not as narrow at the waist as I thought it might be. Sorta shaped like a Chaco... I guess. If you're drunk.