The "Excuses" Thread
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Postby ColinOldnCranky » Tue Jul 10, 2012 10:30 pm
When you are playing the part of a sightseeing tourist a bike makes heaps of sense. For those reasons (as well as the usual feeling of wellness that we get at home).KonaCommuter wrote:Although walking is an experience. You see more when you’re riding than when you drive. But you see and hear even more when you walk
I took my toy to Mauritius last Christmas and it made the holiday. Best choice I ever made.
I will again be taking it with me when I do a few weeks in France living on a barge.
And when I visit my bro in Adelaide.
And...
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Postby Comedian » Wed Jul 11, 2012 4:50 pm
Now where the hell did I put my gocard???
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The "Excuses" Thread
Postby Max » Wed Jul 11, 2012 6:50 pm
Recover quickly!!!Big_Red wrote:I had a 8-10cm wide lipoma removed from my back yesterday under general anesthetic, so no riding for a bit lest i pull the stitches. <sigh>
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Postby jasonc » Wed Jul 11, 2012 7:43 pm
you're just teasing me - the weather isn't helping my cause (riding, but no extra KMs). Not looking good for the start of this strava challenge on Sunday eitherComedian wrote:I've got a sore back and the physio has prescribed me one week of life without cycling. BIATCH!
Now where the hell did I put my gocard???
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Postby marinmomma » Wed Jul 11, 2012 8:04 pm
Damm, Steve...my GoCard has had a workout this week due to the rain, I'm not prepared to get wet before I gett to the end of my driveway!Comedian wrote:I've got a sore back and the physio has prescribed me one week of life without cycling. BIATCH!
Now where the hell did I put my gocard???
Two wet winters in a row is doing my head in....
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Postby Marto » Thu Jul 12, 2012 7:35 am
If your bus trip was like mine yesterday morning, it might make your back worse! The driver was alternating between 100% accelerator and 0% accelerator in a 2-second cycle all the way, apart from when he was texting. His eyes were also rolling around as if he was trying to watch the gravitron. I was thinking, "and I'm paying for this?!?".marinmomma wrote:Damm, Steve...my GoCard has had a workout this week due to the rain, I'm not prepared to get wet before I gett to the end of my driveway!Comedian wrote:I've got a sore back and the physio has prescribed me one week of life without cycling. BIATCH!
Now where the hell did I put my gocard???
Two wet winters in a row is doing my head in....
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Postby marinmomma » Fri Jul 13, 2012 5:32 pm
Another bus day, a whole week of the wet stuff, it better be fine next week
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Postby jasonc » Fri Jul 13, 2012 7:08 pm
I rode every day - 1.5 hours cleaning the bike tomorrow is my punishmentmarinmomma wrote:Another bus day, a whole week of the wet stuff, it better be fine next week
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The "Excuses" Thread
Postby Comedian » Fri Jul 13, 2012 7:20 pm
you need a wet weather bike. I never clean Kermit...just occasionally wipe and lube the chain.jasonc wrote:I rode every day - 1.5 hours cleaning the bike tomorrow is my punishmentmarinmomma wrote:Another bus day, a whole week of the wet stuff, it better be fine next week
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Postby jasonc » Fri Jul 13, 2012 7:43 pm
currently discussion n+1 with Mrs JasonC. But the +1 would be a weekend (only) bike leaving the Giant for the CCR action and would still be ridden in all weather (have been discussing mud guards with InTheWoods)Comedian wrote:you need a wet weather bike. I never clean Kermit...just occasionally wipe and lube the chain.jasonc wrote:I rode every day - 1.5 hours cleaning the bike tomorrow is my punishmentmarinmomma wrote:Another bus day, a whole week of the wet stuff, it better be fine next week
can I justify a +1 for less than 2000kms a year?
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Postby jasonc » Mon Jul 16, 2012 7:11 am
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Postby KonaCommuter » Mon Jul 16, 2012 5:08 pm
jasonc wrote:I've got a very sick daughter - she won't be allowed at day care all week.
I hope she gets better soon
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Postby Mulger bill » Mon Jul 16, 2012 9:52 pm
That's a reason not an excuse. Your presence here is unnecessary.jasonc wrote:I've got a very sick daughter - she won't be allowed at day care all week.
I do hope your lass comes good, much rather be sick meself than have one of the kids that way.
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Postby jasonc » Tue Jul 17, 2012 7:44 am
Maybe the excuse should state "the daughter has something that is possibly contagious and lots of people at work have young kids"Mulger bill wrote:That's a reason not an excuse. Your presence here is unnecessary.jasonc wrote:I've got a very sick daughter - she won't be allowed at day care all week.
I do hope your lass comes good, much rather be sick meself than have one of the kids that way.
trust me - I'd much prefer to be sick than her too
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Postby Max » Tue Jul 17, 2012 10:26 am
Agreed. This thread is for people who are too soft or lame to ride; not for people who are being good parents. Begone.Mulger bill wrote:That's a reason not an excuse. Your presence here is unnecessary.jasonc wrote:I've got a very sick daughter - she won't be allowed at day care all week.
I do hope your lass comes good, much rather be sick meself than have one of the kids that way.
Oh, and yes, I hope your little girl feels better soon.
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Postby find_bruce » Fri Aug 03, 2012 7:46 am
He turned the cycle down the hill and mounted for the fray,
But 'ere he'd gone a dozen yards it bolted clean away.
It left the track, and through the trees, just like a silver steak,
It whistled down the awful slope towards the Dead Man's Creek.
At least the two-wheeled outlaw hasn't shaken all your nerve
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