[Banshee_Rider@73]

Morning Monkeys.

Last night trying to keep my Dad's mind occupied we started arranging coins that he had in a bag and found a couple of ones that I found interesting.
1935 5 cent, 1921 fitty cent (silver), 1972 Can cent, 1953 5 peso (silver), 1964 100 Yen Olympic commemorative coin.

 

[eric strt6]

Someone is having a shifty Monday

 

[Toshi]

awh, it's taking a nap

 

[eaterofdog]

Another peer with cancer! Did we vacation at fucking Lake Karachay? Christ.

 

[AngryMetalsmith]

Someone is having a shifty Monday

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Couple of zip ties and some duck tape and that should be fine.

 

[eaterofdog]

Someone is having a shifty Monday

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Swifty Monday

 

[mandown]

This seems *almost* as bad an idea as grocery store sushi.

I had some very nice grocery store sushi in Finland. I ate it with this park view of the lake.

 

[mandown]

Swifty Monday

 

[Dirtrider]

Cool weather gone. Back to summer temps.

 

[rideit]

ugh.

OK, I fucking figured out where SRAM got its inspiration.
Like Mexico couldn’t have just rounded up to the gram?

 

[eaterofdog]

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Did you see the Rick and Morty Anime? It is comically bad. So bad.

 

[Pesqueeb]

The hospice floor might be the most Zen place I've ever stepped foot in.

 

[mandown]

Did you see the Rick and Morty Anime? It is comically bad. So bad.

Looking it up now.

 

[jonKranked]

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MONDAY. BOO. NOT COOL. DISQUALIFED.

 

[jonKranked]

The hospice floor might be the most Zen place I've ever stepped foot in.

I hope by the time i get to that stage in life that weed hospice is a thing.

 

[Adventurous]

The hospice floor might be the most Zen place I've ever stepped foot in.

Wife's friend recently landed in hospice following a bout with Covid. She's 99, so no real surprise, but we had planned on paying her a visit in the next few weeks. Damn shame, she was a badass lady.

 

[stevew]

I've been consuming caffeine 19 hours a day since boot camp February of '91.

This is a new experience for me.

soda addict last 40 years

that my urine does not come out brown is amazing...

 

[Full Trucker]

Found out that an acquaintance here in town committed suicide yesterday. Teh Spousal Unit™ works with his wife, I feel very sad for her and their teenage son. I haven’t seen him in quite some time, but he always seemed like a super happy, social, together kind of dude. I didn’t know him really at all, though finding this out hasn’t really helped raise my spirits from yesterday.

 

[SkaredShtles]

Found out that an acquaintance here in town committed suicide yesterday. Teh Spousal Unit™ works with his wife, I feel very sad for her and their teenage son. I haven’t seen him in quite some time, but he always seemed like a super happy, social, together kind of dude. I didn’t know him really at all, though finding this out hasn’t really helped raise my spirits from yesterday.

That sucks, man.

 

[eaterofdog]

he always seemed like a super happy, social, together kind of dude

Yeah, that's not unusual.

 

[jonKranked]

Found out that an acquaintance here in town committed suicide yesterday. Teh Spousal Unit™ works with his wife, I feel very sad for her and their teenage son. I haven’t seen him in quite some time, but he always seemed like a super happy, social, together kind of dude. I didn’t know him really at all, though finding this out hasn’t really helped raise my spirits from yesterday.

Sorry man. We're here, a one of a kind e-therapy group

 

[jonKranked]

Yeah, that's not unusual.

Sadly true.

 

[Pesqueeb]

 

[stoney]

Wifey just got rear-ended badly. At the hospital now getting a CT scan. She has a concussion for sure, but they are just being cautious. If there was ever a place for it to happen though, it's where she was. Across the street from the fire station, 1/4 mile from the PD, and to add to it, one of my cities from my prior role. Knowing that my friends were taking care of her from 2min on... Can't beat that. The call "Hey, it's [first name]. She's okay. We arrested the guy already. Just get down here."

50/50 as to whether her car is toast or not. Zero fucks, because cars are disposable at the end of the day.

 

[Banshee_Rider@73]

Found out that an acquaintance here in town committed suicide yesterday. Teh Spousal Unit™ works with his wife, I feel very sad for her and their teenage son. I haven’t seen him in quite some time, but he always seemed like a super happy, social, together kind of dude. I didn’t know him really at all, though finding this out hasn’t really helped raise my spirits from yesterday.

Damn

 

[Changleen]

Wifey just got rear-ended badly. At the hospital now getting a CT scan. She has a concussion for sure, but they are just being cautious. If there was ever a place for it to happen though, it's where she was. Across the street from the fire station, 1/4 mile from the PD, and to add to it, one of my cities from my prior role. Knowing that my friends were taking care of her from 2min on... Can't beat that. The call "Hey, it's [first name]. She's okay. We arrested the guy already. Just get down here."

50/50 as to whether her car is toast or not. Zero fucks, because cars are disposable at the end of the day.

Sheesh, sending good vibes.

 

[TreeSaw]

Slept like crap and spent the day running around with the youngest getting to/from gymnastics camp and errands. Last Monday of summer vacation for me!

 

[SkaredShtles]

Wifey just got rear-ended badly. At the hospital now getting a CT scan. She has a concussion for sure, but they are just being cautious. If there was ever a place for it to happen though, it's where she was. Across the street from the fire station, 1/4 mile from the PD, and to add to it, one of my cities from my prior role. Knowing that my friends were taking care of her from 2min on... Can't beat that. The call "Hey, it's [first name]. She's okay. We arrested the guy already. Just get down here."

50/50 as to whether her car is toast or not. Zero fucks, because cars are disposable at the end of the day.

 

[eaterofdog]

I hope by the time i get to that stage in life that weed hospice is a thing.

You press the button and the nurse brings you a monster dab.

 

[jstuhlman]

Wifey just got rear-ended badly. At the hospital now getting a CT scan. She has a concussion for sure, but they are just being cautious. If there was ever a place for it to happen though, it's where she was. Across the street from the fire station, 1/4 mile from the PD, and to add to it, one of my cities from my prior role. Knowing that my friends were taking care of her from 2min on... Can't beat that. The call "Hey, it's [first name]. She's okay. We arrested the guy already. Just get down here."

50/50 as to whether her car is toast or not. Zero fucks, because cars are disposable at the end of the day.

DAMMIT. hope a concussion is all it is. sorry man.

and DAMMIT @Full Trucker sorry dude.

 

[jonKranked]

You press the button and the nurse brings you a monster dab.

"Hot Box Hospice"

 

[eaterofdog]

50/50 as to whether her car is toast or not. Zero fucks, because cars are disposable at the end of the day.

Oof. Best wishes.

I total a car every 2-3 years for the last 20 years. It's not a big deal. The reason I can still drive is it's always the other person's fault (Cept that last one, heh.) I don't slow down when I'm alone and someone pulls out in front of me. If my car is dirty and needs tires, I'll speed up. Total it.

 

[Pesqueeb]

Wifey just got rear-ended badly. At the hospital now getting a CT scan. She has a concussion for sure, but they are just being cautious. If there was ever a place for it to happen though, it's where she was. Across the street from the fire station, 1/4 mile from the PD, and to add to it, one of my cities from my prior role. Knowing that my friends were taking care of her from 2min on... Can't beat that. The call "Hey, it's [first name]. She's okay. We arrested the guy already. Just get down here."

50/50 as to whether her car is toast or not. Zero fucks, because cars are disposable at the end of the day.

 

[AngryMetalsmith]

Well shit @Full Trucker @stoney that sucks.

 

[jimmydean]

soda addict last 40 years

that my urine does not come out brown is amazing...

Same girl, same. I switched to Pepsi Zero after nearly hitting 300# in '10. Thank God for the grape Kool Aid, though.

 

[Full Trucker]

Thanks all.

As is my way I try to keep it pretty light around here most of the time, but man shit has been getting me down lately... yesterday's disappointing ride performance (even though the ride itself is/was awesome!) and the suicide are just kinda topping what has been a challenging few months. Several close friends and/or loved ones have had some serious health issues, I personally had some health stuff go sideways this year (getting high blood pressure under control, cellulitis infection in my leg and subsequent antibiotic allergic reaction, crashing on my face), a bunch of money stuff related to house and health, blah blah blah. At least my job has been stable this year, it was touch and go around this time a year ago.

I'm doing alright mentally but damn can it feel like a lot sometimes. It helps to remind myself that I'm still able to and still get to do things like fuck off on a Sunday and ride my bike in the mountains for 43 miles and 4200' vert—I shouldn't take that for granted even if I bonked hard and am still hurting because of it. There's a heckuva lot of folks in this world doing a heckuva lot worse, I try to have immense gratitude that I'm not in that bad of a spot relatively speaking.

@stoney — wishing wifey the fastest and completest of recoveries, happy to hear she's alright.

 

[SkaredShtles]

I total a car every 2-3 years for the last 20 years. It's not a big deal.

Your insurance situation must be... interesting?

 

[Toshi]

howdy all

moist air on ride in this morning, I will have you all know

apparently it was moist because of corn sweat

I blame @sunringlerider

 

[Toshi]

That does sound like a lot of things coming to a head at once, @Full Trucker. Get hooked up with a professional to chat with if you think that’d help, eh?

 

[Banshee_Rider@73]

Thanks all.

As is my way I try to keep it pretty light around here most of the time, but man shit has been getting me down lately... yesterday's disappointing ride performance (even though the ride itself is/was awesome!) and the suicide are just kinda topping what has been a challenging few months. Several close friends and/or loved ones have had some serious health issues, I personally had some health stuff go sideways this year (getting high blood pressure under control, cellulitis infection in my leg and subsequent antibiotic allergic reaction, crashing on my face), a bunch of money stuff related to house and health, blah blah blah. At least my job has been stable this year, it was touch and go around this time a year ago.

I'm doing alright mentally but damn can it feel like a lot sometimes. It helps to remind myself that I'm still able to and still get to do things like fuck off on a Sunday and ride my bike in the mountains for 43 miles and 4200' vert—I shouldn't take that for granted even if I bonked hard and am still hurting because of it. There's a heckuva lot of folks in this world doing a heckuva lot worse, I try to have immense gratitude that I'm not in that bad of a spot relatively speaking.

@stoney — wishing wifey the fastest and completest of recoveries, happy to hear she's alright.

Hang in there, "It can't rain all the time"