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I think we did the same one last weekend. It's a solid pedal, that's for sure... Fun descent though. Pro tip: bring a jacket. It was freezing up there!
Curious myself...My bet is Into the Mist up, then Lord of the Squirrels down.
Our profile looked like this:
My GPS watch is pretty crappy, so 100m off would not be a surprise.
Mmmm... Moab...
Threw a bunch of old bike parts up for sale on Pinkbike last night. Seems I'd managed to accumulate quite a pile. If I manage to move it, it should help put a dent into my 2018 riding trip fund.
As for today, a couple of meetings on site and then off to Vancouver Island for some training for a couple of days. I'll try to get ahold of a buddy I haven't seen in a couple of years for a beer.
Seems I managed to scratch my temple quite vigorously in my sleep last night. Shit stings!
As for today, a couple of meetings on site and then off to Vancouver Island for some training for a couple of days. I'll try to get ahold of a buddy I haven't seen in a couple of years for a beer.
Seems I managed to scratch my temple quite vigorously in my sleep last night. Shit stings!
cocaine for the staff aint cheap...You know, I'd say good morning but it's really not. At least not for me.
The bill came yesterday for the wife's trip to the clinic last month for a UTI. Her PCP was unable to see her that day and she tried to get an apt at a Planned Parenthood to no avail, so we had to settle for going to a local clinic that told her over the phone it was a $175 fee to be seen. We were there for 20 minutes, she peed in a cup, a doctor came in to give her a prescription for antibiotics and we were on our way.
That apparently becomes, in out of pocket terms:
Doctor fee = $197
Urology lab = $75
Clinic fee = $4,600
Almost $5,000 out of pocket billed to me for a single urine test, 20 minutes sitting in a bed, and a prescription. This better be a fuck of of epic proportions on their end otherwise I'll be seeking every single possible avenue, legal or otherwise. That's ridiculous beyond ridiculous.
Anyway, that means my current mood =
And I forgot my breakfast. FML.
the hospital bill for both my nephews joining the universe was less than 1000 out of pocket...
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dude.
it's seriously like that.
When they squirt it HAS to be clear, otherwise we dont use it because it may be considered urine. Even though it is all urine.
Good Afternoon!
Hope everyone is doing well....so last week, I told you guys about my carburetor issues on my lawnmower and how I slayed that dragon. So, instead of mowing before I went out of town, I drove the mower out to the middle of the yard, engaged the blades and.....just...sat....there - blades whirring, grass trembling. A total intimidation move to keep the grass from growing out of fear. I was benevolent god - able to give them ample time to say their goodbyes.
Then....yesterday....as I cranked up and had mowed about half the yard, I encountered the wildcard. See, I hadn't taken into account, alliances that were possibly made in my absence. The grass corroborated with the welcome mat at the walkway to sacrifice itself for the cause....I mean, I'm pissed, yeah..... but I admire the commitment to the cause. The welcome mat detonated upon impact after being sucked up into the mower when I got too close.....timing belt shredded....blades, FUBAR.
Grass, man. Grass.
Hope everyone is doing well....so last week, I told you guys about my carburetor issues on my lawnmower and how I slayed that dragon. So, instead of mowing before I went out of town, I drove the mower out to the middle of the yard, engaged the blades and.....just...sat....there - blades whirring, grass trembling. A total intimidation move to keep the grass from growing out of fear. I was benevolent god - able to give them ample time to say their goodbyes.
Then....yesterday....as I cranked up and had mowed about half the yard, I encountered the wildcard. See, I hadn't taken into account, alliances that were possibly made in my absence. The grass corroborated with the welcome mat at the walkway to sacrifice itself for the cause....I mean, I'm pissed, yeah..... but I admire the commitment to the cause. The welcome mat detonated upon impact after being sucked up into the mower when I got too close.....timing belt shredded....blades, FUBAR.
Grass, man. Grass.
Sounds like you have been having the time of it trying to mow your yard
Some days, you're the grass. Some days you're the blade.
Looks like that was the trail combo.Curious myself...My bet is Into the Mist up, then Lord of the Squirrels down.
Our profile looked like this:
My GPS watch is pretty crappy, so 100m off would not be a surprise.
We were nearly 100% (high 90s) in SE MT and it was so cool!!!
Today is another good day! Beautiful scenery on Cliff Lake with my morning coffee, a trail ride with the family & our gracious hosts followed by cold beer! I could get used to this!
i will be fucking 71 and in a shack on the property in pagosa springs...if not dead already.
They should rotate every time you drive it.
I just saw that I hit my out-of-pocket max. Surgery was near $50k, but $3k is my limit. I'm hitting the doc a bunch of times for free in the rest of 2017.You know, I'd say good morning but it's really not. At least not for me.
The bill came yesterday for the wife's trip to the clinic last month for a UTI. Her PCP was unable to see her that day and she tried to get an apt at a Planned Parenthood to no avail, so we had to settle for going to a local clinic that told her over the phone it was a $175 fee to be seen. We were there for 20 minutes, she peed in a cup, a doctor came in to give her a prescription for antibiotics and we were on our way.
That apparently becomes, in out of pocket terms:
Doctor fee = $197
Urology lab = $75
Clinic fee = $4,600
Almost $5,000 out of pocket billed to me for a single urine test, 20 minutes sitting in a bed, and a prescription. This better be a fuck of of epic proportions on their end otherwise I'll be seeking every single possible avenue, legal or otherwise. That's ridiculous beyond ridiculous.
Anyway, that means my current mood =
And I forgot my breakfast. FML.
I'd have bet he was on the other end of the production cycle, helping deflate those stubborn 4-hour overtime situations.Duuuuuuuude. You're a fluffer, aren't you?
I wonder if we have friends in common. I just saw that my buddy posted this yesterday:But dat descent!!!
(mathing....)
you're 64?
Try it mow?Sounds like you have been having the time of it trying to mow your yard
it seems my brain is.....too much lead paint in my youth...
looks like i'll finally get my car back tomorrow. went ahead and had them unplug the pillar drains while it was in. it was $450 to do so but i'm tired of it flooding the front footwells and hell if i'm gonna eff around ripping the dash off...
also, anyone have recommendations / experience with spray in bed liners?
I'm ready to leave work now. and of course it's started to pour rain, with a severe thunderstorm warning in effect. I can watch the weather roll in from my office (I look west and I'm on the 26th floor). It look like there might be a bit of a calm in about 10 minutes that will give me enough time to get home by bike... I guess I'll surf the monkey for 10 moar minutes.
In 2024 make sure you get somewhere with 100%. The difference between "almost" and 100% is literally like night and day. It is jaw-dropping in totality.
My wife and I were in Scotland for the 1999 eclipse and it was probably 80% - light got weird and it was cool looking at the coverage through eclipse glasses... but the full we witnessed yesterday - so much more amazing.
Find local Line-X place, give them your truck and money, walk away happy. Get several quotes if you can, the prices, at least in my area, varied by a significant amount.
That's why I needed to lower the bar a little. Don't want to stress myself.
I expect better from you.
I just confirmed that my sister lives in the path of totality for the 2024 eclipse going through Texas. That will be a much easier one to view, as we can make the weekend jaunt to her house then drive 30min deeper into the path of totality, and drive home during the week. Haley will be 12 and rd 2 will be 7, so even better.
edit: Apparently it's also a week off his 70th birthday. So two birds - one stone.
edit: Apparently it's also a week off his 70th birthday. So two birds - one stone.
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yeah, charlotte was 98% and it was super meh
We have a tornado watch until 9 PM. Pretty cool thunderstorm going on right now.
Took apart the wheels for the old K2 since I will be replacing the rims ' cause they're way worn from braking, discovered that front hub (HB-M750 VIA-M) felt crunchy, disassembled, cleaned, lubricated, and adjusted it and it now turns with no crunching. Sure wish I could find some external seals for it, current ones are cracked.
Rear hub's an XT FH-M752 VIA-M, I think the whole wheel was a replacement. I want to rebuild that too, but am less experienced in tearing down rear hubs.
Took apart the wheels for the old K2 since I will be replacing the rims ' cause they're way worn from braking, discovered that front hub (HB-M750 VIA-M) felt crunchy, disassembled, cleaned, lubricated, and adjusted it and it now turns with no crunching. Sure wish I could find some external seals for it, current ones are cracked.
Rear hub's an XT FH-M752 VIA-M, I think the whole wheel was a replacement. I want to rebuild that too, but am less experienced in tearing down rear hubs.
That's a pretty apt comparison, IMO.
I don't care who you are or what you do, if you cause an accident on the freeway during rush hour, you ARE a donkey.
Two hours to get home tonight.
Two hours to get home tonight.
Would be a small world. My buddies name is Gord and he either rode with someone named Richard, or they were close enough that Strava linked them together.
It was ridden, but we ended up with 38.2m, 6100ft vert.
There was a 55 minute, 7 mile, ~650ft detour we had to take because some annoying workmen wouldn't let us walk alongside a 300 yard closed section of road they were working on
For anyone local it was the last 300 yards on the dirt road from the bottom of Ptarmigan Pass before you reach the Camp Hale CO Trail trailhead. We had to backtrack and damn near ride to Tennessee Pass to then head back down the CO trail to Hale.
How's that climb from Camp Hale up to Kokomo Pass?It was ridden, but we ended up with 38.2m, 6100ft vert.
There was a 55 minute, 7 mile, ~650ft detour we had to take because some annoying workmen wouldn't let us walk alongside a 300 yard closed section of road they were working on
For anyone local it was the last 300 yards on the dirt road from the bottom of Ptarmigan Pass before you reach the Camp Hale CO Trail trailhead. We had to backtrack and damn near ride to Tennessee Pass to then head back down the CO trail to Hale.
Also - WTF on the road closure? What the hell were they doing?
