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splat

splat

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Apr 27, 2002
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Surving , weekend was OK nothing spectacular to report.

foggy , misty day so far. had to do a 1:25 minute commute today ( and all this week ) because I'm in training. commute that much sucks but it beats being in the office. and not to mention It means I have to drive it and can't ride my bike
 
I Are Baboon

I Are Baboon

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Aug 6, 2001
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'Morning. MBC and I got back from Orlando last night. Four days at a conference for me, then four days of vacationing for the two of us. My conference hotel room (Dolphin hotel) got upgraded to a suite at no extra charge. Apparently they needed rooms with two beds, so they gave me a one bed suite. It rawked.

:banana:

I'm bummed that I missed two full weekends of Autumn MTB though.
 
DRB

DRB

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splat said:
Surving , weekend was OK nothing spectacular to report.

foggy , misty day so far. had to do a 1:25 minute commute today ( and all this week ) because I'm in training. commute that much sucks but it beats being in the office. and not to mention It means I have to drive it and can't ride my bike
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firemandivi

firemandivi

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Sep 7, 2006
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Rob is every day an exam? that must suck.
Morning all. This Monday looks pretty good to me (boss on vacation today :cheers: ). Made two trips to the dump with the remains from the upstairs, cut the grass and worked on the house this weekend.
 
robdamanii

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firemandivi said:
Rob is every day an exam? that must suck.
Morning all. This Monday looks pretty good to me (boss on vacation today :cheers: ). Made two trips to the dump with the remains from the upstairs, cut the grass and worked on the house this weekend.
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More or less we have at least one exam every week for about 10 of the 15 weeks of the semester. This week I've got one today, one tomorrow, one wednesday, two thursday, and a take home due friday. It's fun, eh?

Oh, we picked up climbing harnesses and shoes. :biggrin:
 
Westy

Westy

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Good weekend. Did the annual Paranormal 6 hour race this weekend. It was tough, the ground was soft and muddy and the roots were super slick. I crashed a good 5 times, but I was lucky. One poor girl had to get hauled out in the meat wagon after probably breaking some ribs and my friend kirk broke his thumb. I managed 7 - 8 mile laps and took first in the solo category. My friend Justin teamed up with his 58 year old father and won the expert duo class, that was pretty bad ass.
 
firemandivi

firemandivi

They drank my Tooters
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robdamanii said:
More or less we have at least one exam every week for about 10 of the 15 weeks of the semester. This week I've got one today, one tomorrow, one wednesday, two thursday, and a take home due friday. It's fun, eh?

Oh, we picked up climbing harnesses and shoes. :biggrin:
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nice:cheers: , I still need to buy shoes.
Now just buy up some cams & wedges and you can lead
 
robdamanii

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firemandivi said:
nice:cheers: , I still need to buy shoes.
Now just buy up some cams & wedges and you can lead
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Uhh...yeah. We need some actual instruction before we do that, ya know?

Actually, one of our friends from Mid Hudson Cycling Club knows a guy who just got his certification to lead and instruct climbs. Going to see if he wants to go out one day and do some teaching with us.

EMS had a bitchin sale this weekend, so that's what facilitated the purchase.
 
firemandivi

firemandivi

They drank my Tooters
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robdamanii said:
Uhh...yeah. We need some actual instruction before we do that, ya know?

Actually, one of our friends from Mid Hudson Cycling Club knows a guy who just got his certification to lead and instruct climbs. Going to see if he wants to go out one day and do some teaching with us.

EMS had a bitchin sale this weekend, so that's what facilitated the purchase.
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I've never gone with an instructor, just some friends that now what their doing. I'm up for anything though, let me know when you guys go next. EMS=expensive mountain isht
 
douglas

douglas

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May 15, 2002
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KT was brrrr cold, it was snowing when we arrived Friday!!
and dumbass me packed wednesday when it was 65 degrees out, so of course I didnt bring my cold riding gear

regardless, I lead a ride Sat (5 hours) and another Sunday (3 hours) -good times!
 
splat

splat

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DRB said:
Awesome avatar......
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Thanks, Tis the season ya know

Westy said:
Good weekend. Did the annual Paranormal 6 hour race this weekend. It was tough, the ground was soft and muddy and the roots were super slick. I crashed a good 5 times, but I was lucky. One poor girl had to get hauled out in the meat wagon after probably breaking some ribs and my friend kirk broke his thumb. I managed 7 - 8 mile laps and took first in the solo category.
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Congrats , Nice Job.

Westy said:
My friend Justin teamed up with his 58 year old father and won the expert duo class, that was pretty bad ass.
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That is bad Ass
 
robdamanii

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firemandivi said:
I've never gone with an instructor, just some friends that now what their doing. I'm up for anything though, let me know when you guys go next. EMS=expensive mountain isht
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Yeah, we'll keep you in the loop if we can go with this guy. Report has it he'll take any chance to go out and climb, even if he does a little teaching on the side.

Actually, it was only $120 including shoes, harness, biner, belay device, and chalk bag. Not a bad deal.

Oh, and we may be heading up to Overlook next weekend. Supposedly the '07 stuff will be in, if you want to chat with Billy.
 
douglas

douglas

Chocolate Milk Doug
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Westy said:
Good weekend. Did the annual Paranormal 6 hour race this weekend. It was tough, the ground was soft and muddy and the roots were super slick. I crashed a good 5 times, but I was lucky. One poor girl had to get hauled out in the meat wagon after probably breaking some ribs and my friend kirk broke his thumb. I managed 7 - 8 mile laps and took first in the solo category. My friend Justin teamed up with his 58 year old father and won the expert duo class, that was pretty bad ass.
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great job!

man I wish there was a 6 hour race left to do this year (within drivin ditance)
 
SkaredShtles

SkaredShtles

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Sep 21, 2003
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Westy said:
Good weekend. Did the annual Paranormal 6 hour race this weekend. It was tough, the ground was soft and muddy and the roots were super slick. I crashed a good 5 times, but I was lucky. One poor girl had to get hauled out in the meat wagon after probably breaking some ribs and my friend kirk broke his thumb. I managed 7 - 8 mile laps and took first in the solo category..
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Congrats, Mr. Fast!! :cheers:
 
Westy

Westy

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douglas said:
great job!

man I wish there was a 6 hour race left to do this year (within drivin ditance)
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Not to brag or anything but the Paranormal is the best 6 hour race going. Starts at 4:00, Costumed riders get a few minutes head start. They play movies for the kids, bonfire and beer for everyone else. It is a party as much as a race.

We have two more regular races this year that have a 5-6 hour enduro category. I think I will end the year off on a bright spot and skip them.
 
firemandivi

firemandivi

They drank my Tooters
Sep 7, 2006
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robdamanii said:
Yeah, we'll keep you in the loop if we can go with this guy. Report has it he'll take any chance to go out and climb, even if he does a little teaching on the side.

Actually, it was only $120 including shoes, harness, biner, belay device, and chalk bag. Not a bad deal.

Oh, and we may be heading up to Overlook next weekend. Supposedly the '07 stuff will be in, if you want to chat with Billy.
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Can this guy do ice? I am dieing to try climbing up a frozen water fall. 120 aint a bad deal.. Harness=60, shoes=60, biner=15, belay=30, chalk bag=20 total = 185. nice deal:cheers: I thought you guys went to Overlook this weekend.
 
robdamanii

robdamanii

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May 2, 2005
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firemandivi said:
Can this guy do ice? I am dieing to try climbing up a frozen water fall. 120 aint a bad deal.. Harness=60, shoes=60, biner=15, belay=30, chalk bag=20 total = 185. nice deal:cheers: I thought you guys went to Overlook this weekend.
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I dunno if he's an icer guy or not. We can likely find out though. Maybe we'll add Kathy to the weekly ride e-mail (she's the one who knows the guy).

Oh, we went for a night ride too. Want to ride some weekend?

We went to Overlook this weekend to have a wheel fixed and press a headset into a frame. Nothing too big. Might go back next weekend.
 
Greyhound

Greyhound

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Jul 8, 2002
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Good Morning!

Spent the weekend helping a friend do some rennovation work to his living room. We took up some old vinyl and I put down some new hardwood flooring for him. I wanted to ride Sunday, but awoke to drizzling rain and puddles everywhere. Bummer.

Let's see.....The Panthers lost, the Tar Heels lost another game AND their head coach, and the Redskins fell apart against Indy---sad day for my favorite teams.
 
douglas

douglas

Chocolate Milk Doug
May 15, 2002
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Westy said:
Not to brag or anything but the Paranormal is the best 6 hour race going. Starts at 4:00, Costumed riders get a few minutes head start. They play movies for the kids, bonfire and beer for everyone else. It is a party as much as a race.
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sounds pretty cool.

I have a night mtn TT Saturday, and a 2hour(most laps ) mtn race Sunday morning (oh, and 2 parties to go to inbetween)
 
I Are Baboon

I Are Baboon

Vagina man
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Westy said:
Good weekend. Did the annual Paranormal 6 hour race this weekend. It was tough, the ground was soft and muddy and the roots were super slick. I crashed a good 5 times, but I was lucky. One poor girl had to get hauled out in the meat wagon after probably breaking some ribs and my friend kirk broke his thumb. I managed 7 - 8 mile laps and took first in the solo category. My friend Justin teamed up with his 58 year old father and won the expert duo class, that was pretty bad ass.
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Way to kick ass, Westy!! :cheers:
 
stevew

stevew

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Sep 21, 2001
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Flag of our Fathers was ok.

The Prestige was good, but The Illusionist was better.
 
DRB

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