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So I rode a 50 miler today. Rigjt after registration, I fell down a little hill covered in rocks. My knee instantly swelled and started to bruise, along with my hand. I decided I couldn't make it worse by riding, so I tried to see how it would go. I managed to finish, but I think I might have been using my other leg more because now the ball of my opposite foot is so sore I can barely put weight on it. Tomorrow is going to suck big time.

When all the sudden I was viciously licked by the Itty bitty pitty. She is ruthless I tell you! I think she likes the stubble.

Cattle After I'd had my encounter with the Irish cop I went on out to Howth peninsula and up the hill where I saw these unusual cattle in a field beside the road. Hard to see but they had these long horns which is unusual as most have them are removed these days Great views of Dublin Bay. The scene on Howth pier with Ireland's Eye island in the background.

Don't you mean 8 track?

Sorry you were injured but impressed you were able to finish!

We were there for about 13 hours, rode everything we wanted to. And there was not a lot of people, ride wait times averaged 20 minutes. Only two we had to wait about 45. And here is the obligatory CP pic Good times

Today Isabella and Titan's adoption was finalized! It's been a long journey, 1,062 days to be exact. 2 new grandchildren. So glad this is finally finished. Now a new chapter is starting.

I gave ya a like, cause, hell everybody likes a like. Not because ya fell down. Hope ya feel better, and props for riding hurt

Just focus on the first line and remember you rode 50 miles and completed it even after biffing. Something to be said for that and you should be proud of your achievement. So maybe you are sore, you finished!

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Happiness is a car load of princesses on the way to church.

Sadly, Scooter's health has been in decline. He has lost tons of weight and has trouble breathing. I forgot what its called, but his heart has enlarged and is blocking off his airway. Another victim of bulk basement breeders. We knew he would have issues as he got older, just not this soon. He's still a happy cuddle butt though.

i don't think anyone could forget or not like "A taste of honey". Give it up cheese.

DH use to be our hero. Now you are......

I'm surprised you and WOLJ are letting your grandkids have a joint party. Is that even legal in Pennsylvania? Back in the day I can't imagine my parents letting us do that, let alone my grandparents.

Maybe. But you're a hot mess. Congratulations. And take some Aleve.

Guy I've never seen before from the next street over. "Just going around letting everyone know I'll be setting off fireworks all night. So do something with your dogs if you have any." Me: "Well now.... That sounds like fun. More fun then I'll be having cleaning dog poo off my floors caused by said fireworks." Him: "Well maybe you need to put your dogs in the basement and turn on a radio. Or maybe take them to a friends house or something." Me: "Have fun, and dont take anyone's eye out." Maybe I should have let him know I'll be throwing the dog poo at his house in the morning. "So you can put up a tarp to block it or maybe have a hose ready to spray it off."

I’m out working on the deck. The deck boards and some of my tools are in the garage, 50’ away, so I’m traipsing back and forth. Gus comes outside and is wandering.....in the area between the garage and the deck. ”Yeah, why don’t you go ahead and take a big dump, right there....” I no sooner got the words out...........

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29 mile club ride. Bike club chick too this pic (I'm front left) during our 20 mph pull

And the Parody Meter Says........ 5.00

I can't believe that gorgeous young lady allowed you to escort her without making you change those shorts.

There was a huge crowd at the airshow. Weather was pretty good early in the afternoon. At show start time, 6pm a small rain cell came through and delays the start by about 10 minutes. Soaked everyone down. After the rain weather turned very nice and the wind we had earlier died down. Just starting to go through my 400 pictures this morning. B17 bomber arriving. Shot at 1/650 sec f16 at 300mm Will add more to the thread as I edit them. this one was just as the rain was ending at 6:10 pm EDT

to feed your insatiable appetite for photographic gratification. On my Sunday morning run out along the coastal cycle path I saw this Garda (guards) checkpoint and stopped to take a photo. Was putting my phone away and just about to move off when one of them ambles over and stands in front of me with his arms folded. Him: Good morning Sir. Me: Is there a problem? You seem to have a massive interest in the guards Well you see I have this online forum I do and I'm always looking for something to post for the mainly Americans that are on it to show them how safe it is to come over Yes, I met this American who was astonished how we just put out our hand and the car stops, he said in the U.S. they'd have guns all over the place otherwise no one would stop Well it depends where, most Americans are a lot more law abiding than the Irish I suppose so, it's a cultural thing. Anyway suppose you're headed out to Howth Yes Well have a nice day.........what's the name of that forum? Square Wheels Cycling Forum Right, I must have a look at it sometime. We were both being slightly disingenuous. The reason I took the photo was because it obviously wasn't an ordinary checkpoint for motor tax or insurance with just unarmed uniformed Gardaí. The giveaway is the guy in jeans with the vest who certainly has a sidearm and probably a Uzi in the parked Honda. Possibly why the uniformed guy came over to 'chat'.

42 miles at 16.6 mph avg. Almost no wind! Great ride.

It was such a beautiful week at the Cafe with you gone camping.

I have an Atari 2600. Works great

Roadrunners have very strange migratory patterns.

New Balance so I have to go walk now. Plus I can't find my Sony Walkman with the REO Speedwagon cassette.

No, @Wilbur gets them.

Now theres a thread title you dont see everyday.

better try the Powerball. 3 weddings too. ouchie

P51b and F 22 Raptor I found this to be one of the most difficult shots to get of any. Sky was still overcast from the storm and it was tough to focus and get good sharp contrast between the planes and the clouds. iso 1250 1/320 f16 400mm uncropped original Cropped

Wilbur, Maxx has appointed himself as Sergeant At Arms. Did you approve this appt. Sir Wilbur? This version is better. Actually when you post a fondness for a particular singer or group, or pure hatred for another singer, like Neil Young as an example, you give others an opportunity to knock it out of the park. Like Mick did yesterday with his Beach Boys story, Page with his infamous Canned Heat at the airport story, or almost any Further antidote. Or you could just post Chicago's 25 or 6 to 4.... 91 times.

Bullshit. Road bikes are awesome, and way cool. Don't let anyone tell you different. The hardest ride I remember vividly was 80 miles in Iowa, in the middle of RAGBRAI. Not because of the 80 miles (I've definitely done longer), but because it had 2600 feet of climbs in a 20mph offset headwind that I don't recall stopping the whole day. It was the night after storms with 60mph winds that destroyed the hub for my Kelty tent as I was taking it down prior to seeking alternate shelter, leaving for a long night. At mile 70, I don't know whether my neck and shoulders, my ass, or the soles of my feet hurt more. I don't recall thinking "this would have been more cool/better deserved if it was on a mountain bike". There isn't a "not as cool" just "a different kind of cool". Don't sell yourself short.

We had it on vinyl and cassette. 8 tracks were getting phased out and harder to find by then. We also had a gizmo adapter to play cassettes in an 8 track player. Our new car doesn't have an 8 track player, it has a " seven inch touch screen entertainment system".

Blood work is good, triglycerides are only slightly elevated. The beast seem to be mechanically and electrically unchanged since 10/2015. He wants to do a yearly echo to keep an eye on the mitral valve. Keep the appointment on the 27th (so he can bitch at me about my weight)

10 pounds for $30 the first week. No lie - I saw it on TV. It was on right before everyone's favorite.... "Clap on - Clap off"

Kzoo with heart? Give Carl his pills back!

I didn't run, I just can't be bothered..

The old ones. Late 70's early 80's. If I could buy one new today I would. Packing for a trip was easy, if you thought you might need it, you tossed it in. Never ran out of room. If it broke down, every mechanic in America knew how to fix it, and parts were every where. Rebuiding the motor cost a few hundred dollars, a rebuilt tranny was less than 500, installed, and you could do it yourself in a few hours if so inclined. Am thinking seriously of buying an old van and putting a new drivetrain in it.

Only a badass would climb 4000+ right after bruising yourself up. Big kudos.

My all time favorite writer. I don't think he would fit in these days. And that 'Ugly Bob' thing be like me going with 'Taller Jimmy'

I delayed by throwing frisbees with Sam. Now I am praying for rain.

You are supposed to wait until you are on the bike to crash and injure yourself. Maybe Kzoo, Roadrunner, and I need to coach you?

That's what he gets in his Christmas stocking.