Long work week, I'm looking forward to downing tools this afternoon and heading to Gunnison to race the Gunnison Growler tomorrow.
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WTF? We didn't get any real weather and you're farther west, no?
WTF weather? Suspect we might be getting another new roof. The veg got trashed. From yesterday
Supposed to be more of the same today. Cold, windy, and wet out side right now.
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Working in a historic district with limited parking so our work trailer is 1/2 a block away, legally parked on a public street.
Church across street has been calling non-stop asking me to move it because they need the space for their services this weekend.
I call the woman back and inform her that it will be at least another week, likely thru next weekend as well.
She is not pleased, says she may have to call the police to have it towed so the old and frail can buy their way into eternity this weekend.
Me: Why they can't park in your lot.
Church: We don't have a parking lot.
Me: You don't pay taxes either, so why are you asking me to move off a public street again?
C: ....................
Church across street has been calling non-stop asking me to move it because they need the space for their services this weekend.
I call the woman back and inform her that it will be at least another week, likely thru next weekend as well.
She is not pleased, says she may have to call the police to have it towed so the old and frail can buy their way into eternity this weekend.
Me: Why they can't park in your lot.
Church: We don't have a parking lot.
Me: You don't pay taxes either, so why are you asking me to move off a public street again?
C: ....................
dude i went to college with has been traveling / hiking / exploring extensively in western china (and i believe in nepal for a while, talking probably the last 6 months if not longer). apparently died in a hostel after a big hike, still waiting on more details. 
Uh oh... that's not winning, sorry to hear that.dude i went to college with has been traveling / hiking / exploring extensively in western china (and i believe in nepal for a while, talking probably the last 6 months if not longer). apparently died in a hostel after a big hike, still waiting on more details.
I've had a good morning. I played hooky from work in order to secure a four day weekend. 75 mile bike ride followed a 3 mile run completed by noon today. Off to find sushi....
what do you call the variety on the left? they look an awful lot like those from the tree in my mom's backyard in France. That thing predates WWII, and produces the best cherries I've ever had. We call them Bigarreau Blanche...
I dunno about "further west", but we're definitely closer to the mountains. Colorado
That's what I meant. Generally closer to the mountain means less super storm related stuff.I dunno about "further west", but we're definitely closer to the mountains. Colorado
That sucks.dude i went to college with has been traveling / hiking / exploring extensively in western china (and i believe in nepal for a while, talking probably the last 6 months if not longer). apparently died in a hostel after a big hike, still waiting on more details.
A friend of mine caught the fucking plague in an Indian hospital while recovering from altitude sickness. Almost killed him.
Nice end to the day - early. Local market also has begun partially opening while renovating. I get to pickup dinner instead of cook tonight. What a day.
@jonKranked Sorry to hear that.
Cut some more large branches out of the trail yesterday with the new saw. It's taking a little bit of practice to get the hang of it since it cuts on the pull stroke and can bind if forced on the push stroke. Also got the blade stuck and had to cut it out with a pocket knife until I could break the rest of the cut. 8" Maple is no problem, but I get more binding with oak and have to make several wedge cuts to get through larger material.
Removed one maple branch that was 20'+ and 8" diameter with several 2-4" branches that fell lengthwise across the trail. I was back on the bike in 26 minutes. Awesome tool for trail gnomes.
I now really want the Silky Katanaboy with it's 20" blade and xl teeth.
For size comparison, the one on the bottom is the saw I have.
Cut some more large branches out of the trail yesterday with the new saw. It's taking a little bit of practice to get the hang of it since it cuts on the pull stroke and can bind if forced on the push stroke. Also got the blade stuck and had to cut it out with a pocket knife until I could break the rest of the cut. 8" Maple is no problem, but I get more binding with oak and have to make several wedge cuts to get through larger material.
Removed one maple branch that was 20'+ and 8" diameter with several 2-4" branches that fell lengthwise across the trail. I was back on the bike in 26 minutes. Awesome tool for trail gnomes.
I now really want the Silky Katanaboy with it's 20" blade and xl teeth.
For size comparison, the one on the bottom is the saw I have.
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New shifter cable, bottom bracket and beer in hand.
Need to run to home depot to pick up a smaller bolt to press the bearings back into the frame and then it's bike building time.
Not sure if it's just me, but when beer is involved, building a bike always takes triple the time that I think it will. NTTAWWT
Need to run to home depot to pick up a smaller bolt to press the bearings back into the frame and then it's bike building time.
Not sure if it's just me, but when beer is involved, building a bike always takes triple the time that I think it will. NTTAWWT
Today was productive and I got a ton of shit done that required drivin all over town in a lot of traffic, also noted that gas prices went up 15 cents overnight and my tank was on empty. My last project for the day is removing the campy pedals from the road bike to see if I can use an old set of Shimano 959 pedals in their place. The cleats on my road shoes are shot and difficult to clip. SPDS never have this issue.
Yeah, I broke one blade on the push stroke - saw requires finesse in handling.@jonKranked Sorry to hear that.
Cut some more large branches out of the trail yesterday with the new saw. It's taking a little bit of practice to get the hang of it since it cuts on the pull stroke and can bind if forced on the push stroke. Also got the blade stuck and had to cut it out with a pocket knife until I could break the rest of the cut. 8" Maple is no problem, but I get more binding with oak and have to make several wedge cuts to get through larger material.
Removed one maple branch that was 20'+ and 8" diameter with several 2-4" branches that fell lengthwise across the trail. I was back on the bike in 26 minutes. Awesome tool for trail gnomes.
I now really want the Silky Katanaboy with it's 20' blade and xl teeth.
For size comparison, the one on the bottom is the saw I have.
Cordless drill shit the bed today, had to buy a new one. Some of the help at Lowes are moronic.
Saw a large skunk walking up to the side of the trail. Got within five feet of him. First time seeing one while out riding.
$4k/yr is a good lease price on a leather lined cocoon, Stoney.
Saturday night coming up here. Railroad museum was awesome. Rode the real Shinkansen back to avoid crowds, if only for two stops. Flying back to Denver tomorrow. Our house and the roads are going to seem enormous.
Saturday night coming up here. Railroad museum was awesome. Rode the real Shinkansen back to avoid crowds, if only for two stops. Flying back to Denver tomorrow. Our house and the roads are going to seem enormous.
I never understood the absinthe thing. 'esplain.
Hipster booze.
If everybody is a winner, nobody is a winner.
What would you like to know?
First, you need to like the basic anise flavor. The stuff comes in the 150 proof range and isn't meant to be consumed right out of the bottle. It came from a era of impurities and less than ideal distilling methods, so it helped to blend it with water and a sugar cube. This is not unlike the origin of the cocktail; mixing booze with soda to tame the flavor of the rotgut.
My glass has a bulb in the base, which is meant to be a marker for how much absinthe to pour in. Once the water is added, it would be in the right ratio. The water is poured in slowly, over the sugar cube on the slotted spoon, which allows the cube to break down over the length of the pour, so it doesn't need to be stirred.
I haven't drank absinthe, but I'm a big fan of pastis when it's really hot out. Some ice and 5-1 water to pastis and you're rocking. Really refreshing.