Christ almighty is it windy.......
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Christ almighty is it windy.......
White stuff on the ground overnight, lots more predicted today slightly further west.
Update: Looked outside. Shall not haul out bike and suffer in cold and wind, but I shall traipse over to Edwards Meats and pick up a few ribeyes.
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Huevos rancheros in my immediate future ....
No snow down here, windy as balls though. Might wax up some skis later on.
No snow down here, windy as balls though. Might wax up some skis later on.
Went out to dinner with the wife. Saw people in costume at the bar, then realized they were dressed up for Rocky horror. My wife didnt know what was going on, come to find out she'd never been to a proper showing of Rocky Horror. The movie theater playing it was across the street, so off we went. I hadn't been to one in years, it was a good time. The people dressed up and acting did a good job. Plus the movie theater serves beer.
I now regret my breakfast decisions. Scrambled eggs and chicken sausage, but at least the kids eat it.
coffee. damp and chilly. chickens seem noisy this morning. wonder if there's a blacksnek in their coop again...
Yesterday was good. While my wife took the oldest boy for his dryland training for his xc ski team, I was able to do a few chores and work on some bikes. Then I went riding with my youngest. Started with a trail ride at some local trails. The forest was beautiful with fall foliage in full force. Then we headed to the new pump track that just opened a couple of weeks ago. It was really cool. There was lots of people,but I still managed to ride as much as I could handle.
I learned today that i have to teach my boy about brake modulation. He has discs, and twice yesterday he had some pretty massive OTB moments. First one was going down a "rock garden". He started picking up speed, so I shouted to use his brakes. He flipped right over. Ooops. Then, as we left pump track, we had to go down a big hill (it's big enough to be used as a bunny hill in the winter). Again, as he picked up speed, he grabbed a fistful of front brake and flew down the hill. Not a great way to end the day.
On a side note, I really like my Kona Humu. I've used it for commuting, with a kid seat, and hauling a trailer. I put knobbies on it, and have done a few early season trail rides, rides with the boys, and now pump track and dirt jumps! The thing is so versatile.
Today should be good too. I'm chilling at one of those indoor playgrounds now while my boy hangs out with one of his school buddies. After that, I will go for a ride, and for dinner my oldest wants to have Indian take-out for his birthday dinner. Winning!
I learned today that i have to teach my boy about brake modulation. He has discs, and twice yesterday he had some pretty massive OTB moments. First one was going down a "rock garden". He started picking up speed, so I shouted to use his brakes. He flipped right over. Ooops. Then, as we left pump track, we had to go down a big hill (it's big enough to be used as a bunny hill in the winter). Again, as he picked up speed, he grabbed a fistful of front brake and flew down the hill. Not a great way to end the day.
On a side note, I really like my Kona Humu. I've used it for commuting, with a kid seat, and hauling a trailer. I put knobbies on it, and have done a few early season trail rides, rides with the boys, and now pump track and dirt jumps! The thing is so versatile.
Today should be good too. I'm chilling at one of those indoor playgrounds now while my boy hangs out with one of his school buddies. After that, I will go for a ride, and for dinner my oldest wants to have Indian take-out for his birthday dinner. Winning!
My wife has never been. There have been several discussions about getting her into a showing but we've just never been able to make it work.
Clouds finally burning off. (Blowing away?) Snow down low on Pikes Peak.
Sigh.
One of our puppets hurt herself good chasing squirrels yesterday in the woods. She wont put weight on it and cries when she tries to use it. I think its muscle related as shes been gimpy on a few occasions, but never to this degree.
One of our puppets hurt herself good chasing squirrels yesterday in the woods. She wont put weight on it and cries when she tries to use it. I think its muscle related as shes been gimpy on a few occasions, but never to this degree.
Rode early with next door buddy. 39F when we started and it didn't get much warmer when we finished. What gloves to wear was a hard decision and my hands were cold almost the entire ride.
Sanding sanding and more sanding. Refinishing new to us table and chairs for kitchen. This was not my idea.
Small wins are nice: When I dropped off the Land Cruiser for its winter tire/wheel swapover (free at Discount Tire since they're mounted, save for my time) the TPMS light was on. I asked them to check the tire pressures including the spare.
The light was still on when I picked it up and the dude muttered something about the TPMS sensors* on the winter wheelset having dead batteries. I suspected they hadn't checked the spare.
So this morning I awkwardly crawled under the Land Cruiser and hooked my new inflator up to the spare and it was showing 23.5 psi. There ya go. TPMS light now off after topping that off.
* for the pedants "TPMS sensor" isn't redundant a la VIN number, RIP in peace, etc. The S in the acronym is for System, not Sensor.
The light was still on when I picked it up and the dude muttered something about the TPMS sensors* on the winter wheelset having dead batteries. I suspected they hadn't checked the spare.
So this morning I awkwardly crawled under the Land Cruiser and hooked my new inflator up to the spare and it was showing 23.5 psi. There ya go. TPMS light now off after topping that off.
* for the pedants "TPMS sensor" isn't redundant a la VIN number, RIP in peace, etc. The S in the acronym is for System, not Sensor.
This morning's exercise consisted of an 18.14 mile run at 7:09 avg pace. Boom diggity boom. These 35 degree days make all the difference.
Ha! Just had my local liquor guy get some last week for me. It currently sits in the freezer waiting for the inevitable 80F Indian Summer coming up...
And a decent value at $29.
Dinan rear sway installed onto M. Can go get it badged sometime this week. Planning on changing the fuel pumps today as well, but torqued my shoulder really bad because of the weird angles and it hurts like hell now. Maybe next weekend now because this is a consistent 6/10 hurt level now.
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Wind just knocked the power out with 20 minutes left of the football game I was watching
Just to be clear: this is *real* futbol, right?Wind just knocked the power out with 20 minutes left of the football game I was watching
Who the FUCK puts liver in a pool?Correct. Power came back.
Liverpool just equalized
ISIS: full time terrorists, part time carpentersas seen on CL:
20' AP500 Wood Planer
ISIS AP500 20" Wood Planer, 7.5hp 3phase,In Good Condition.$2195.00,OBO,Also Have 3 to 17hp Phase Converter for sale for $1000.00,Both for $2550.00,,Serious inquiries only,May do some trading,honda...raleigh.craigslist.org
here. feel shitty today. No ride nor spin for me. Just vidya, leaf blowing, and raslin with the kids.
reaching out to references is weird. It's like OTPHJ that may or may not get to third base. "yeah, I MAY get that offer...or not...but let's have an awkward moment anyways"
reaching out to references is weird. It's like OTPHJ that may or may not get to third base. "yeah, I MAY get that offer...or not...but let's have an awkward moment anyways"
FUUUUUUUHa! Just had my local liquor guy get some last week for me. It currently sits in the freezer waiting for the inevitable 80F Indian Summer coming up...
And a decent value at $29.
Wont even lie. As excited as I am about ski season, the way the wind is blowing and I'm having to wear my jacket inside my goddamned office, the forecast looks nice.
Better than Hendricks?Ha! Just had my local liquor guy get some last week for me. It currently sits in the freezer waiting for the inevitable 80F Indian Summer coming up...
And a decent value at $29.
Sorta. Less Hendricks than Hendricks. Smooth and subtle. Not a ton of juniper or cucumber or herbals or other stuff. Like a vodka that hangs around with gin.
Also grabbed a bottle of Four Pillars Bloody Shiraz. Haven’t opened it. It’s gin aged in Shiraz barrels for color and flavor.
Well, it's *cheaper* than Hendricks. And definitely different.