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(Msg. 1) Posted: Fri Dec 12, 2003 11:48 pm
Post subject: So who isn't riding?
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Snuck in a brisk one today. Hadn't run the bike in awhile with the
snow and that little Thanksgiving weekend "gift" of a cold/fever from
my cousin.
But it's becoming increasingly obvious the riding season has come to a
close and we've officially switched to "topping off the battery"
riding.
Well at least until I get them electric pants! The lectric gloves and
jacket do a good job of making one impervious to the frigid cold, but
after years of personal abuse my right knee is officially due for
replacement whenever I feel like getting a new one spliced in and
lemme tell you, you could drop my kneecaps into your scotch and keep
it icy cold right about now! |
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Fri Dec 12, 2003 11:48 pm
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"Demetrius XXIV and the Gladiatores" <caesar.RemoveThis@casaputana.it> wrote in message
news:9kdktv85h00qpk43h0f8h14dhrlscu4nk8@4ax.com...
> Snuck in a brisk one today. Hadn't run the bike in awhile with the
> snow and that little Thanksgiving weekend "gift" of a cold/fever from
> my cousin.
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> But it's becoming increasingly obvious the riding season has come to a
> close and we've officially switched to "topping off the battery"
> riding.
>
> Well at least until I get them electric pants! The lectric gloves and
> jacket do a good job of making one impervious to the frigid cold, but
> after years of personal abuse my right knee is officially due for
> replacement whenever I feel like getting a new one spliced in and
> lemme tell you, you could drop my kneecaps into your scotch and keep
> it icy cold right about now!
I seem to have part of whatever's going around. I'm kinda loopy, so no
riding the bicycle or motorcycle for me till I'm better.
Even better, next Thurs, I'm heading to VA to visit with the family.
Brrrrr! It looks like it is stinkin' COLD back there! Bah!
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Fri Dec 12, 2003 11:48 pm
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"Demetrius XXIV and the Gladiatores" <caesar DeleteThis @casaputana.it> wrote in message
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> Snuck in a brisk one today. Hadn't run the bike in awhile with the
> snow and that little Thanksgiving weekend "gift" of a cold/fever from
> my cousin.
>
> But it's becoming increasingly obvious the riding season has come to a
> close and we've officially switched to "topping off the battery"
> riding.
>
> Well at least until I get them electric pants! The lectric gloves and
> jacket do a good job of making one impervious to the frigid cold, but
> after years of personal abuse my right knee is officially due for
> replacement whenever I feel like getting a new one spliced in and
> lemme tell you, you could drop my kneecaps into your scotch and keep
> it icy cold right about now!<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ --> >> Stay informed about: So who isn't riding? |
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Fri Dec 12, 2003 11:48 pm
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"Demetrius XXIV and the Gladiatores" <caesar RemoveThis @casaputana.it> wrote in message
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> Snuck in a brisk one today. Hadn't run the bike in awhile with the
> snow and that little Thanksgiving weekend "gift" of a cold/fever from
> my cousin.
>
In the 20s here, after snowing for a few days and melting just enough to
make the roads rough.. Some cage rollovers every day. Unless a person goes
into sidecars and studded tires, riding in 2003 ends sometime in October.
2004 season doesn't commence till 3rd week in March at best.
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Sat Dec 13, 2003 12:28 am
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Hey, sometimes a quickie is the best ever! Don't feel bad, my wonderful son
gave me the same gift all week. Just not cold here.
Nefarious Necrologist 42nd class
Some people ride, some just like to show off their butt
jewelry once in a while.
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(Msg. 6) Posted: Sat Dec 13, 2003 1:04 am
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"Mike S." wrote:
> Even better, next Thurs, I'm heading to VA to visit with the family.
> Brrrrr! It looks like it is stinkin' COLD back there! Bah!
Nah, it's nice here. I've been riding every day. Well, except for the day
after the 9 inches of snow. But the day after that, it was out into the slush
and salt.
Tim
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(Msg. 7) Posted: Sat Dec 13, 2003 2:31 am
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On Fri, 12 Dec 2003 22:48:44 GMT, Demetrius XXIV and the Gladiatores <caes=
ar.RemoveThis@casaputana.it> wrote:
> But it's becoming increasingly obvious the riding season has come to a
> close and we've officially switched to "topping off the battery"
> riding.
.... speak for yourself !!!!!1
<a style='text-decoration: underline;' href="http://www.weather.com/weather/local/77586?lswe=3D77586&lwsa=3DWeatherLocal" target="_blank">http://www.weather.com/weather/local/77586?lswe=3D77586&lwsa=3DWeatherLocal</a>
(remember, it's 7:30pm CST)
61=B0F Light Rain Feels Like 61=B0F
UV Index: 0 Minimal
Dew Point: 59=B0F
Humidity: 94%
Visibility: 5.0 miles
Pressure: 29.81 inches and falling
Wind: From the East at 18 mph
--=20
/// Michael J. Tobler: motorcyclist, surfer, skydiver, \\\=20
\\\ and author: "Inside Linux", "C++ HowTo", "C++ Unleashed" ///
Is it possible that software is not like anything else, that
it is meant to be discarded: that the whole point is to always=20
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(Msg. 8) Posted: Sat Dec 13, 2003 3:12 am
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On Fri, 12 Dec 2003 22:48:44 GMT, Demetrius XXIV and the Gladiatores
<caesar DeleteThis @casaputana.it> wrote:
>Snuck in a brisk one today. Hadn't run the bike in awhile with the
>snow and that little Thanksgiving weekend "gift" of a cold/fever from
>my cousin.
>
>But it's becoming increasingly obvious the riding season has come to a
>close and we've officially switched to "topping off the battery"
>riding.
>
>Well at least until I get them electric pants! The lectric gloves and
>jacket do a good job of making one impervious to the frigid cold, but
>after years of personal abuse my right knee is officially due for
>replacement whenever I feel like getting a new one spliced in and
>lemme tell you, you could drop my kneecaps into your scotch and keep
>it icy cold right about now!
I think I'm done for awhile. It's all cold, icey, and horrible out
now. -4F° out this morning. All manner of evil is frozen to the roads.
I'll give it a whirl when the roads dry a bit. Whenever that may be.
Sorry to hear about the knee-bone. You sound kinda young to be facing
that. Good luck.
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John
Apple Valley, MN
'02 FZ1
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(Msg. 9) Posted: Sat Dec 13, 2003 4:13 am
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On Fri, 12 Dec 2003 22:48:44 GMT, Demetrius XXIV and the Gladiatores
<caesar RemoveThis @casaputana.it> wrote:
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Me.
Fabulous riding weather. A bit cool, cloudy, no rain. Motorcycle in
good running condition, and me in perfect health, except for one minor
detail.
I'm still restricted to staring straight down. This makes riding a bit
riskier than I care for.
It'll probably last through the weekend...
Al Moore
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(Msg. 10) Posted: Sat Dec 13, 2003 4:13 am
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<snip>
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> Me.
>
> Fabulous riding weather. A bit cool, cloudy, no rain. Motorcycle in
> good running condition, and me in perfect health, except for one minor
> detail.
>
> I'm still restricted to staring straight down. This makes riding a bit
> riskier than I care for.
>
> It'll probably last through the weekend...
Whassamatter? In the doghouse?
Mike
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> Al Moore
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(Msg. 11) Posted: Sat Dec 13, 2003 5:54 am
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On Fri, 12 Dec 2003 22:48:44 GMT, Demetrius XXIV and the Gladiatores
<caesar.TakeThisOut@casaputana.it> wrote:
>Snuck in a brisk one today. Hadn't run the bike in awhile with the
>snow and that little Thanksgiving weekend "gift" of a cold/fever from
>my cousin.
>
>But it's becoming increasingly obvious the riding season has come to a
>close and we've officially switched to "topping off the battery"
>riding.
>
>Well at least until I get them electric pants! The lectric gloves and
>jacket do a good job of making one impervious to the frigid cold, but
>after years of personal abuse my right knee is officially due for
>replacement whenever I feel like getting a new one spliced in and
>lemme tell you, you could drop my kneecaps into your scotch and keep
>it icy cold right about now!
I took one today too, for "lunch." It was beautiful out. A balmy 43F, lots of
sun and a gusty wind. The rain had washed away all of the crud that had been on
the roads. No electrics here but I use good thermal underwear and gortex pants
under my Joe rocket jeans. I didn't even use the balaclava.
But, to be honest, I'm prepped for this from winter windsurfing. <g>
Ben
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(Msg. 12) Posted: Sat Dec 13, 2003 6:41 am
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On Fri, 12 Dec 2003 20:44:12 -0800, "Mike S." <mikeshaw2@coxDOTnet>
wrote:
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>> Me.
>>
>> Fabulous riding weather. A bit cool, cloudy, no rain. Motorcycle in
>> good running condition, and me in perfect health, except for one minor
>> detail.
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>> I'm still restricted to staring straight down. This makes riding a bit
>> riskier than I care for.
>>
>> It'll probably last through the weekend...
>
>Whassamatter? In the doghouse?
See the thread starting "Speaking of looking at shadows". Or, if
that's fallen off your server, in short, eye trouble...
Al Moore
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(Msg. 13) Posted: Sat Dec 13, 2003 6:41 am
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no quote ...
This the shit I hate. There's always some joker gotta rub it in about
how nice it was out their way. My hands are cold, and I'm inside. 
The Helix (laugh if you must) allows me to ride in weather way colder
than I'd want to on the Hawk.
With about a 18f wind chill, It's Sta-Bil time.
moto
Speed never kills. Stopping is the problem.
'95 750 Nighthawk
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(Msg. 14) Posted: Sat Dec 13, 2003 4:23 pm
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(Msg. 15) Posted: Sat Dec 13, 2003 5:17 pm
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On Fri, 12 Dec 2003 22:24:41 -0900, "Robert Bolton"
<robertboltondrop DeleteThis @gci.net> wrote:
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>"Demetrius XXIV and the Gladiatores" <caesar DeleteThis @casaputana.it> wrote in message
>news:9kdktv85h00qpk43h0f8h14dhrlscu4nk8@4ax.com...
>> Snuck in a brisk one today. Hadn't run the bike in awhile with the
>> snow and that little Thanksgiving weekend "gift" of a cold/fever from
>> my cousin.
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>In the 20s here, after snowing for a few days and melting just enough to
>make the roads rough.. Some cage rollovers every day. Unless a person goes
>into sidecars and studded tires, riding in 2003 ends sometime in October.
>2004 season doesn't commence till 3rd week in March at best.
>
>Robert
>
Heh, I hear ya. I'm getting all sorts of wild ideas about getting a
KLR650 for winter bashing... but its still cold and horrible out.
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Apple Valley, MN
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