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And then there's the fat biker chick who shows up every now and again....

In the mid 2,000nds, I operated a bike shop for a few years. Why it only lasted a few years is another sad tale for another day. Anyway, not long after I opened, an older retired gentleman began dropping in with great regularity. Every time he showed up, he was riding a different bike. One day I asked him how many bikes he had. He thought for a moment and said, "I don't really know. Guess I'll have to go home and count them". Shortly thereafter, be started selling some of them off, as he no longer felt comfortable riding drop bar road bikes, and had me alter some of his remaining bikes with raised handlebars and internal gearhubs. I think I renovated about five bikes for him in this way. I ended up offering him a part time job in the store which worked out great for both of us, and we have remained friends ever since. He continued to ride his bikes until a few years ago, when at the age of 80, he underwent heart valve surgery. He rode a little after he recovered from the surgery, but his strength never really returned, and now he is experiencing respiratory issues. He is now 83, and has come to terms with the fact that his cycling days are done. He had sold or given away all his bikes except his two favorites, which were among the bikes that I rebuilt for him back in the day. Anyway, he called me up this week and told me he wants me to have the bikes. I was blown away. One of them is a Rocky Mountain Metro hybrid, the other is a Colnago Mountain bike. Yes, Colnago did make mountain bikes for a brief period, and the original components, which I replaced with a Shimano Alfine gear hub were the Campy mountain bike group, also offered for only a brief period about the same time. The frames are a bit on the small side for me, but I can work with that. I'm just honored that he would entrust his bikes to me, but sad that his cycling days are done.

Many years ago I had a friend who got a job at the White House and I got called for his security clearance. My favorite part, though, was when he went to our local police station to get his fingerprints taken. There was a sweet woman (I think she may have been a volunteer) at the front desk. She took the fingerprints and filled in all the information on the form regarding name/address etc. based on the answers he provided to her questions. He asked "don't you want to see some ID such as a driver's license?" to make sure the info is correct? And she responded "why would someone getting an important job at the White House have to lie about his name?". I think we identified the hole in the security system.

It was hot and steamy. It was unexpected. The surroundings were beautiful with beaches and stunning clear Adriatic waters. The pounding of the surf and picture perfect sunsets. Then it happened.. It was near 100 degrees F and we had been walking around for hours when we came across a gelato stand. Yes, me, on my elimination diet, cheated with the help and encouragement of the FA. A one ounce scoop of pistachio gelato in a cup. It was very good but it wasn't long before the guilt of my giving into temptation had me seeking out wifi so I could look up the damage I had done. 15 grams of carbs.. whew! The days limit all at once but it got me back on track. Some friends are better than others for diet support. Never trust a flight attendant.

@maddmaxx, Here are a few pics HoSmudge chose for me to share out of the thousands of pics those goofy trail cams take! The big bear... The big bear knocked off the spinner on the underside. Corn dumping on the ground. I am amazed the trail cam actually caught this pic... Now I'm freaked out; I thought the bears only showed up in the middle of the night! Check out the crazy left antlers on the deer in the front. HoSmudge thinks this buck actually has two main beams stemming from the deer's skull. Deer butt Deer udder... Fawn More kids. The sandhill cranes don't seem to mind HoSmudge hangin' out at camp with them. They really don't run from him. And these are their kids.

At least it was carbs you got and not crabs. Ones harder to explain than the other.

Trying to watch the Rams and this is all I can see....Hes been napping all morning until I turn the game on, now he wants my attention... OK OK it's only the preseason.

Can't see past that photo-bomber!

True. One has cost me the loss of 20 lbs, the other would cost me 120 lb loss.

Allow me to explain myself, my good man. Take your thread of earlier today.... https://squarewheelscycling.com/index.php?/topic/72089-just-another-close-call-today/ I did give you a confused. Why? Because you've had a dozen run ins of various sorts this last year. I'm not saying you were wrong here or on any of the other encounters ( actually you were on some but I digress ) No, the confused emoji was used to approximate my feeling that you are in some bizarro world where confrontation is your new norm. That's not like the Krazy I know. The sandwich making for the homeless Krazy. The bring all homeless animals home Krazy other than elephants and maybe crocodiles. The family man Krazy with the beautiful family and 3 dogs, maybe more at this point. You are a kind, gentle man with a good heart. I believe the Texas heat has darkened your soul, or I'm not really sure. So it's not a criticism, just an observation that you may need a vacation. Plus, I owe you tea. Cheese

Maybe the Jay made a valid move and it was his pawn to take. Be careful. Being checkmated by a bird brain could be embarrassing.

You are a great guy Krazy, somewhat nuts, but a great guy.

Pistachios grow on a plant, which pretty mush makes them a vegetable. The custard used is just a different way to make dressing. You didn't have gelato, you had a salad!! You have to live a little. At least you cheated with a good flavour

So in general let's say we have a forum party.. are you saying we would erase SW and AWWC from the party because they are not a threat, but remember RG because of his funky cooties from the women he dates? Very fascinating theory!

Mixed in about a tablespoon of bread crumbs and a goodly amount of a favorite sauce (Famous Dave's Devil Spit) plus the usual garlic powder, salt & pepper. Cooked them on the cast iron flat top over charcoal, kept the fire choked to get smoke & a relatively low temp. Delicious

I had similar with my neighbor across the street...but at least I knew him. He was a retired Navy Captain, who had a clearance during active duty, but upon retirement created a business that provided IT support to government programs, including sensitive programs. The agent asked me if could vouch for his character and any behaviors I had noticed or had concerns about. I started laughing. He looked puzzled so I told him my background assessing behaviors as a former military mental health officer. I had done so many psych evals for commanders it wasn't funny. so assessing his behavior was kind of second nature.

...that these guys ain't gonna hit their expected delivery date Tom

"Let us be grateful to the mirror for revealing to us our appearance only." View the full article

I drove past sausage ville on my way home just for you.

I took the the new kit out for a trial run, I'm happy with it.

Give jack a treat!

We're a horrible bunch! Hope you're having fun, BR!!

Segway convention?

Canon 7Dmk2 and 100-400mm lens The battery just finished charging, now I have to learn how to use it.

I got off work at 10:30, stopped at home to wash up, change clothes and I was at the track by 11:00

At the cheese and quilt fair???

On he flip side, my only concern with his story is, unlike the movies. It is rare to be knocked out for hours and hours without major trauma. And how does someone lay in the snow in the cold for hours and hours and not become hypothermic? Ski clothes are built to be warm when your body is working but not too warm to prevent sweat. Laying down in them for it to be long enough for it to get dark and not dying makes me go hmmm ...... But maybe that is just my "everyone's a suspect" mentality

Why would you put living room furniture in the garage?

Because people become addicted to sugar.

Yankovic performs this song in the style of Cake, specifically their song "Short Skirt/Long Jacket"

goldendesign and I are going to start our own forum!

MacArthur Park.

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The standard 30 @ 18.5. Luckily, the gravel bypass was not in use when I rolled through, so all was good. I think I will name this ride "Tom's Uber Ride" since I kept picking up passengers. I don't mind someone drafting me - especially if they give me a thank you when they pull off - but I still find it funny how often someone I pass decides to join the fun. Beanz would understand. EDIT: Insanely nice weather AGAIN, and also got in a lakefront walk with the pup after my ride. Tom

You sent me down a Cookie Monster Rabbit Hole!

But I have loved my chosen selection since I was a little kid!

Wow. Got some tongue !!

The leaves on my way toward Munising/Lake Superior have been changing for a couple weeks now. I think it's the sugar maples. It's the maples with the gorgeous reds. I still want them to slow down; I've been enjoying riding my skinny bike too much to quit. Once the snow flies, I'll be back to the fattie.

Someone left the cake out in the rain.

I remember when I had my background done for the PD my investigator called me up. So how come you failed to mention your involvement in a truck club and all of the beer drinking, loud parties and burn outs down the street!?!? That was my brother? Freaking Mrs Sprague (neighbor two houses down who was a PITA) gave you an ear full didn't she!?!? Uh yeah she sure did... Yeah that wasn't me...

You need to keep a couple of gels in your pocket and then be all:

I can't decide.... I'm... wait for it........ WAFFLING!!! (but only today)

@Kirby, I'm trying to say this as nicely as possible........... SHUT UP!

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