The "Excuses" Thread
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Postby CommuRider » Tue Feb 15, 2011 10:42 pm
How big's the boat?
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Postby sogood » Fri Feb 18, 2011 3:04 pm
Luthiers through the centuries have tried to copy the Strad but none came close to the best of the master's. Yet again, Stradivarius also produced some undesirable instruments in terms of sound quality. The best of its quality is much more than just getting the micron dimensions right.CommuRider wrote:Attending the symphony tonight (performing is Taiwanese-Australian Ray Chen with his Stradivarius!) so the cage will make me feel more secure than dealing with the hoons coming to the Cross and George St. 9pm on the bike in the CBD is already pretty hairy, so no risks for me at midnight especially on a Friday night.
May enquire tonight when I pick up the tickets whether the SOH does have secure bike parking so I can attend matinee performances. Given Wilson Parking charges an extortionate amount for car parking there, paying a nominal bike park fee to ensure my bike and its contents are safe is something I do not mind stumping up for.
(and speaking of the Strad, front cover of this week's Economist...
As for SOH parking. There are bring-your-own-lock public bike racks underneath the main stairs but nothing in Wilson Parking. Otherwise you can head for Domain Parking and they have dedicated bike spaces.
But seriously, do you really want to show up for a classical concert in sweat? Public transport makes much more sense if you don't want to drive.
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Re: The "Excuses" Thread
Postby silkishuge » Mon Feb 21, 2011 3:03 pm
ps: special thanks to John and Hugh for stopping to scrape me off the road and keep me conscious. Mrs S also would like to thank you for helping her direct the ambulance to the "remote" location.
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Re: The "Excuses" Thread
Postby goneriding » Mon Feb 21, 2011 3:53 pm
Sounds like a nasty accident. Heal quick!silkishuge wrote:I have not ridden since last Wednesday, which was my last commute to work and might be for a while. My excuse is I had a bad fall going down Bobbin Heads. I blame myself and 40% on a car that overtook me in a dangerous spot, which made me lose my concentration. The driver surprised me, overtook over double white lines on the down hill and at speed. I fell at the middle ranger station right bend and landed on m,y left side of the body which resulted in one week in hospital, 2 surgeries and medical exemption from work till 18th April 2011. SO I guess that rules out riding on the road for a while,but I hope to be back on the trainer next week. I worked hard to get to this level and don't want it all to go to be wasted. So that is my excuse.
ps: special thanks to John and Hugh for stopping to scrape me off the road and keep me conscious. Mrs S also would like to thank you for helping her direct the ambulance to the "remote" location.
Jon
One thing you didn't mention was how the bike fared?
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Postby Mugglechops » Mon Feb 21, 2011 6:09 pm
Took me an hour and a half to do them in the car
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The "Excuses" Thread
Postby Max » Mon Feb 21, 2011 6:44 pm
My excuse for the forseeable future: I'm looking after a pair of rambunctious puppies and I'm not quite ready to leave them at home unattended. Working from home is no fun in this heat.
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Re: The "Excuses" Thread
Postby silkishuge » Mon Feb 21, 2011 8:31 pm
Ride safe.
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Re: The "Excuses" Thread
Postby Apple » Mon Feb 21, 2011 8:39 pm
Oh Silk,silkishuge wrote:I have not ridden since last Wednesday, which was my last commute to work and might be for a while. My excuse is I had a bad fall going down Bobbin Heads. I blame myself and 40% on a car that overtook me in a dangerous spot, which made me lose my concentration. The driver surprised me, overtook over double white lines on the down hill and at speed. I fell at the middle ranger station right bend and landed on m,y left side of the body which resulted in one week in hospital, 2 surgeries and medical exemption from work till 18th April 2011. SO I guess that rules out riding on the road for a while,but I hope to be back on the trainer next week. I worked hard to get to this level and don't want it all to go to be wasted. So that is my excuse.
ps: special thanks to John and Hugh for stopping to scrape me off the road and keep me conscious. Mrs S also would like to thank you for helping her direct the ambulance to the "remote" location.
Jon
So sorry to read this, I had no idea.
Get better soon, When you are well again, maybe I will see you at Bobbin
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Postby Apple » Mon Feb 21, 2011 8:41 pm
Speak your mind,Those that mind dont matter, Those that matter dont mind!!
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Re: The "Excuses" Thread
Postby Apple » Mon Feb 21, 2011 8:42 pm
I have never seen one in the wild how did you get him or her. Sooooooooooo cuteBoardRider wrote:
I couldn't leave this guy home alone
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Re: The "Excuses" Thread
Postby hannos » Tue Feb 22, 2011 9:06 am
Alarm went off at 5:20am, get up, look out the window, go back to bed.
Alarm goes off at 6:00am, hit snooze, roll over and went back to sleep.
Alarm went off again, finally got up...
Can someone lend me a cup of cement??
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Postby Apple » Tue Feb 22, 2011 10:48 am
Speak your mind,Those that mind dont matter, Those that matter dont mind!!
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Postby Apple » Tue Feb 22, 2011 11:44 am
Speak your mind,Those that mind dont matter, Those that matter dont mind!!
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London Boy 29/12/2011
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Re: The "Excuses" Thread
Postby westab » Thu Feb 24, 2011 12:11 pm
Hope you feel better soon - but not too soon (it might give me a chance to move up one spot in the Endo challenge)Mugglechops wrote:Got a mild concussion after stacking into someone playing soccer. No ride or work for me today.
Maybe you should have a week off.
Seriously Mugglechop - hope you recover well and get back on the bike soon.
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Re: The "Excuses" Thread
Postby Mugglechops » Thu Feb 24, 2011 4:36 pm
I feel a much better now thanks.westab wrote:Hope you feel better soon - but not too soon (it might give me a chance to move up one spot in the Endo challenge)Mugglechops wrote:Got a mild concussion after stacking into someone playing soccer. No ride or work for me today.
Maybe you should have a week off.
Seriously Mugglechop - hope you recover well and get back on the bike soon.
Not commuting again until Monday so you should be able catch me.
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The "Excuses" Thread
Postby cinnyis » Mon Feb 28, 2011 8:43 am
And to add to my grumpiness I missed my tram by about 2mins and had to wait 15mins for the next. My commute takes about that....
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