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stosh

stosh

Darth Bailer
Jul 20, 2001
22,248
408
NY
How is everybody today?

I took a sick day to go to the doctors to get a physical and lymes test.
I'm hoping to go hiking or biking after my 10am appointment.
Tomorrow I'm going to a halloween party as Dwight K Shrute. I'm pretty excited about that!

What's everybody got on tap for the weekend?

Have a great day!
 
douglas

douglas

Chocolate Milk Doug
May 15, 2002
9,887
6
Shut up and Ride
had yesterday off (got new tires for the truck, got a speedingticket dismissed, and went for a mtn bike ride)

its been almost 3 months since I raced, & I plan to do 2 this w/e. I am so psyched to feel the pain & adrenaline once again!!
 
stosh

stosh

Darth Bailer
Jul 20, 2001
22,248
408
NY
Hey what kind of "Baggy" pants do you guys wear for cold weather riding?
 
dogwonder

dogwonder

Nitro
May 3, 2005
1,849
0
Walking the Earth
Hey Stosh...sounds like you are really sick given your hike or ride after your doctor's appt. :brows:

Was freaking cold this am, 27 at the house. IT FELT GREAT!!! Winter is certainly around the corner.

Big bro and I are going to Diablo tomorrow, other than that, not too much going on.
 
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Mike B.

Turbo Monkey
Oct 5, 2001
1,522
0
State College, PA
stosh said:
Hey what kind of "Baggy" pants do you guys wear for cold weather riding?
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I got a pair of Nema pants a few years back that are pretty comfy. Lots of room, good closure at the ankle to keep the pant leg out of the chain, and reinforced knees for the inevitable falls in the snow/ice. I prefer lined tights for snow rides though and I'm a baggy shorts guy in the summer.
 
McGRP01

McGRP01

beer and bikes
Feb 6, 2003
7,793
0
Portland, OR
Morning. Working a 1/2 day today. Going to my first ever parent/teacher conference at my daughter's school today at 1:30 and then we've got a wedding to attend tonight at 5pm. Should be a hoot. Nothing on tap for tomorrow during the day, but SMBA has our Halloween ride scheduled for tomorrow night at 6pm so I'm hoping the rain will either hold off or move out by then. Last year we rode in the POURING rain and it SUCKED! Cross your fingers for Treesaw, Sq-Earl and I!!!
 
Polandspring88

Polandspring88

Superman
Mar 31, 2004
3,066
7
Broomfield, CO
Doing ok I suppose. Can't sleep at night, not even the tinniest bit. All tossing and turning, waking up a dozen times and crap like that. Only at school though, not at home.

Other than that I'm running outta hard drive space. Anyone have spare hard drives lying around that they wouldn't mind sending my way?
 
I Are Baboon

I Are Baboon

Vagina man
Aug 6, 2001
32,747
10,700
MTB New England
'Morning! HOORAY for FRIDAY! Should be a nice quiet day. Both people who report directly to me (system admin and dept supervisor) took the day off, so disruptions today should be minimal. I might actually get something done.

Tomorrow's going to be rainy as hell, but that's ok since we just have a lot of running around to do. Hopefully it's cold so we can use our fireplace for the first time since moving into the house.

stosh said:
Hey what kind of "Baggy" pants do you guys wear for cold weather riding?
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For "chilly" weather, I have a pair of long spandex that I use. For colder weather, I wear something like this over a pair of short spandex.
 
antimony

antimony

M.N.F. Beer Wench
Nov 21, 2005
1,019
2
North Carolina
Happy Friday, everyone! It's going to rain here tonight, but luckily it will be all done for the weekend, then back to some nice weather! :D Saturday BV and I are going to a friend's Halloween party for pumpkin carving and cocktails. It should be a great time! I am making some yummy black bean salad to bring.

I will also be finishing up buying house stuff this weekend! They started painting yesterday, so we will be in there painting next weekend! I can't wait... it's coming along. Enjoy the weekend! :D
 
jacksonpt

jacksonpt

Turbo Monkey
Jul 22, 2002
6,791
59
Vestal, NY
Mornin Stosh.

I did a short ride last night. Was pretty good, but with all the leaves down, it's very hard to stay on the trail. Got frustrating by the end. Rode for just under and hour. New shoes seemed to work well. I might try to ride again tonight, but well see how I'm feeling. All the crap I have going on is getting the best of me lately, so...

Not much on for the weekend. Lots of cleaning and time with the kids.
 
Greyhound

Greyhound

Trail Rat
Jul 8, 2002
5,065
365
Alamance County, NC
Hey everyone!!

BOOOOoooo.....long and busy week. HORRAAAAYYyyy, Weekend!!!


Not much to report today. Did a little more trailwork yesterday until it got too dark to see. I haven't swung a shovel in about a month and my shoulders are super-sore today.

Not a lot planned this weekend. The wife and I are house-hunting, so there will probably be a lot of driving around subdivisions on Saturday. The weather is supposed to be kinda crappy, so riding looks like it may be limited to Sunday.
 
Westy

Westy

the teste
Nov 22, 2002
56,020
22,047
Sleazattle
Just found out I'm going to be in my buddies wedding in February, in Simsbury Ct. Must drink beer with the Baboons.
 
BurlyShirley

BurlyShirley

Rex Grossman Will Rise Again
Jul 4, 2002
19,180
17
TN
...no class today, was going to ride but it came a sh*t storm from turd mountain last nite and everything is soaked to hell and its still sprinkling. I can probably try to get ahead on some projects, but most likely Ill eat a bunch of food and play on the internet.
 
Westy

Westy

the teste
Nov 22, 2002
56,020
22,047
Sleazattle
I Are Baboon said:
Ask them to reschedule. Any idea where the reception is? I'm guessing the Simsbury Inn. Just curious.
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I typically don't pay attention to such details. I got a call from my friend asking me to be in his wedding and I just thought, "yes, bachelor party, open bar, drunk bridesmaids".
 
I Are Baboon

I Are Baboon

Vagina man
Aug 6, 2001
32,747
10,700
MTB New England
Westy said:
I typically don't pay attention to such details. I got a call from my friend asking me to be in his wedding and I just thought, "yes, bachelor party, open bar, drunk bridesmaids".
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If you are going to be looking for anything else to do in the area, you are pretty much screwed.
 
DRB

DRB

unemployed bum
Oct 24, 2002
15,242
0
Watchin' you. Writing it all down.
Raining today and supposed to continue into tomorrow. So it'll be on the road tomorrow if I get out. Did get in a good ride last night so that's cool. My tires are about beat (Michelin XCR dry 2) Looking for something a little knobbier for the winter, so I'm going to try out Maxxis Ignitors. I'll definately go back the Michelins though in the summer. They've been awesome tires in the dry.

Sunday night football is here so Sunday will be a day of tailgaiting BBQ'ing and drinking and kicking Dallas in the a$$. The thought of a rookie quarterback getting crushed is always an awesome thing.
 
brungeman

brungeman

I give a shirt
Jan 17, 2006
5,170
0
da Burgh
morning all!

trying like hell to put out all kinds of fires before grades are due next week. pretty busy, and I found out that I have to go to a damn birthday party for a friends kid on Sat. afternoon! the thing that sucks is Sat. is the only time I would have an oppertunity to ride, cause Bek and her dad are going to the symphony Sunday, so I will have Emma, and today is Beks birthday, and I would take a hell of a beating if I didn't do something with her tonight:bonk: ... but atleast I can go to my favorite Mex Restaurant cause they give a sweet 2 for 1 cupon deal for your birthday! :cheers:


:disgust:
 
Westy

Westy

the teste
Nov 22, 2002
56,020
22,047
Sleazattle
I Are Baboon said:
If you are going to be looking for anything else to do in the area, you are pretty much screwed.
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I plan on taking a few extra days off to go see my brother in White Plains and maybe try to catch some old friends in Poughkeepsie. February is such a nice time of year up there.
 
narlus

narlus

Eastcoast Softcore
Staff member
Nov 7, 2001
24,658
65
behind the viewfinder
back from the automation convention in baltimore. olivers is a good brewpub, but didn't see much else of the city (unfortunatly our hotel was way out in the sticks, a $50 cab ride away).
 
Greyhound

Greyhound

Trail Rat
Jul 8, 2002
5,065
365
Alamance County, NC
Westy said:
I typically don't pay attention to such details. I got a call from my friend asking me to be in his wedding and I just thought, "yes, bachelor party, open bar, drunk bridesmaids".
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"Did you motorboat?"
"You did, didn't you....you motorboatin' sonofabitch"
"Were they built for comfort or for speed?"
"Get a real problem....I'm going to ice my balls and spit up blood."
 
SilentJ

SilentJ

trail builder
Jun 17, 2002
1,312
0
Calgary AB
I woke up about 56 times last night. :dead:

Weather appears to be kinda crappy for the weekend everywhere within driving distance..we might just get a hike in or something tomorrow.
 
bluebug32

bluebug32

Asshat
Jan 14, 2005
6,141
0
Floating down the Hudson
Last day of work for me. Had a work party last night so I'm tired today. Not sure what's on tap for the weekend with the rain; might go indoor climbing.

Doug, you better check on the 909 race. We were going to ride tomorrow and the forecast looks awful through Sun.
 
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weimie

Monkey
May 11, 2006
236
0
Boulder, CO
Morning. Brrrr it was cold out this morning, only 29 degrees. The 5-6 inches of snow we got in Boulder yesterday was crunchy and the roads were icy....glad I drove in. It's supposed to be in the mid 50's today and 60's all weekend so most of the snow will be melted by tomorrow.

Hopefully leaving work early today to set up our table for the Veloswap in Denver tomorrow. We'll be there trying to sell our stuff all day and giving away beers :biggrin:

Sunday....hopefully it'll be dry enough for some kind of ride, if not we're going to take the Jeep's out and play in the snow and mud.
 
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