Help Megabeth Pick Her VDS Team: LIVE THREAD!
by Megabeth on Jul 2, 2009 7:01 PM EDT
405 comments
It's time for the smackdown! Who's going to come out on top...who's going to be left behind. Will peer pressure (fueled by beer and cheese) and chance beat out the team of knowledge and logic? And, most importantly, will this VDS even survive Le Tour? Time will only tell!
Let's get started after the jump...
A recap of the rules straight from the preview thread:
Using company resources, I have printed out every rider on the VDS spreadsheet. I have cut them out into little slips. Those riders that are not riding in Le Tour have been placed into the Trashcan of Sadness. I have grouped the remaining riders together based on their point value and we'll start with the highest and work our way to the onesies and twosies.
I will draw a rider, and then there will be five minutes of discussion of why or why not I should include that rider. If I do not choose the rider, I will draw again and I must keep the rider from the second draw. And of course, five minutes doesn't necessarily mean five minutes. If someone makes an irrefutable point, we move on. If I get silence? It will be a lonnnng five minutes of lonely sad. Do you want that?
Just to prove that everything is on the up and up, the following has been examined and approved by an in-house self-delegated independent Podium Cafe Referee. This includes:
The preparation of the slips...
The slips in wait..
The cycling-approved devices in which the slips will be drawn...
And, The Trash Can of Sadness:
And, of course, the beer, cheese and wine that will be taken in during each round.
In the comments below, I will submit my first draw. During each round, I will also let you know what point values are included in that draw. And, I'll let you know what cheese we're eating in celebration of the picked rider.
As we get towards the end, we might have to call for substitutions and switches so we don't exceed the point rule. (Word of Warning: While I did get my MBA from an Ivy League school, my math skilz still require me to use my fingers. I may require some input of which point value group to hit next for those who can add faster than I.)
So, the first question before I do the first draw.
Am I going for GC or points jerseys? (That way, I know who to include in the hat.)
Let the games and peer pressure begin!
Edited to add:
Carlos Sastre has been added to the team.
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If only this water bottle I am drinking were vodka. And tomorrow’s 100 mile ride were by train.
Your power is turning our darkness to dawn,
Roll on Columbia, Roll on!
by Chris... on Jul 2, 2009 7:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Aw, shucks.
That means so much to me. Thanks, man. I’ll buy you a train ticket for tomorrow.
by Megabeth on Jul 2, 2009 7:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ok, folks.
I’ll give a grace period of 3 extra minutes for the GC vs. Jersey argument since some of ya’ll are still getting over here. Don’t let me down!
by Megabeth on Jul 2, 2009 7:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
you should go for both!
(I should mention that I am likely to have the worst advice possible given that I only follow cycling during the Tour de France and I mostly pick my guys based on things like “good hair,” “was funny once,” and “has a name I would like to say out loud.”)
by bruyere on Jul 2, 2009 7:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That's the kind of decision making I like.
Don’t forget…looks good in the shorts!
by Megabeth on Jul 2, 2009 7:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The answer to your first question is Yes.
Next!
I can't understand why people cheat--Mark Cavendish
by majope on Jul 2, 2009 7:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
GC all the way
Because GC guys tend to get points in a variety of ways…
Your power is turning our darkness to dawn,
Roll on Columbia, Roll on!
by Chris... on Jul 2, 2009 7:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Also, just to prove Megabeth's not a liar
by Sui Juris on Jul 2, 2009 7:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That pleases the White Unicorn very much!
He will also provide advice.
I can't understand why people cheat--Mark Cavendish
by majope on Jul 2, 2009 7:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fuck that.
Wake the Black Unicorn up.
by Sui Juris on Jul 2, 2009 7:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's dead drunk and drooling into what looks like the remains of a couple of kittens.
But I’ll see if I can get his attention.
I can't understand why people cheat--Mark Cavendish
by majope on Jul 2, 2009 7:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hi, all! Megabeth, what a great idea!
I missed the team presentation today (wtf, I thought it was tomorrow,) and was so happy to see your planned Event. I’ve cracked open a Smithwick, in honor of Dan Martin’s withdrawl, poor guy.
Who did you pick first? To hell with the rainbow, let’s get going! :-)
by Ruthann on Jul 2, 2009 7:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Wait, aren't you in the twin cities?
Where did you find a Smithwick’s? I don’t think I’ve ever seen that around here.
by Tifosa on Jul 2, 2009 7:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Eden Prairie Liquor. No kidding. They sell Bulmer's Cider, too.
Very tasty. I’ll change over to wine starting Saturday. :-)
by Ruthann on Jul 2, 2009 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Eden Prairie, huh?
Whooda thunk it!
I’ll have to check that out :-)
by Tifosa on Jul 2, 2009 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Eden Prarie?
Might as well head to the Mall.
(IGH Represent, yo.)
by Sui Juris on Jul 2, 2009 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just popped the top on my beer.
Let’s do this thing.
by ursula on Jul 2, 2009 7:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
serously. cause it might inspire me to play too
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
by umwolverine on Jul 2, 2009 7:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
said "mght"
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
by umwolverine on Jul 2, 2009 7:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and how the hell did you pronounce it?
I can't understand why people cheat--Mark Cavendish
by majope on Jul 2, 2009 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What are you drinking? I've got
Monty Python’s Holy Grail. And yes, it tastes funny.
I can't understand why people cheat--Mark Cavendish
by majope on Jul 2, 2009 7:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
My beer is popped, too!
A lovely Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA. Mmmmm.
by Megabeth on Jul 2, 2009 7:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
commie
Your power is turning our darkness to dawn,
Roll on Columbia, Roll on!
by Chris... on Jul 2, 2009 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and the masses
so close enough.
Your power is turning our darkness to dawn,
Roll on Columbia, Roll on!
by Chris... on Jul 2, 2009 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
All rise
Let’s go children of the fatherland,
The day of glory has arrived!
Against us tyranny’s
Bloody flag is raised! (repeat)
In the countryside, do you hear
The roaring of these fierce soldiers?
They come right to our arms
To slit the throats of our sons, our friends!
Grab your weapons, citizens!
Form your batallions!
Let us march! Let us march!
May impure blood
Water our fields!
by ursula on Jul 2, 2009 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have to drive in a bit,
so I’m just going to act drunk instead. WOOOOO.
by bruyere on Jul 2, 2009 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pick someone quick
I have to go and I need fodder for my mockery
More Muur...
by Jimbo... on Jul 2, 2009 7:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Def GC
Though Cav might make you change your mind.
by ursula on Jul 2, 2009 7:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Cycling approved devices
is it true that every one of those is stolen?
Your power is turning our darkness to dawn,
Roll on Columbia, Roll on!
by Chris... on Jul 2, 2009 7:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
PLEASE SWITCH TO SECOND LIVE THREAD
Ok, not yet…
Your power is turning our darkness to dawn,
Roll on Columbia, Roll on!
by Chris... on Jul 2, 2009 7:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
2KM TO GO!
No, wait.
We’re at least 30k out.
by Sui Juris on Jul 2, 2009 7:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ok, we sure we want GC?
I’ve got the slips here from 30 point value down to 18. We cool with that?
by Megabeth on Jul 2, 2009 7:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
it's your funeral.
Your power is turning our darkness to dawn,
Roll on Columbia, Roll on!
by Chris... on Jul 2, 2009 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If you pick a name, then we can advise you.
I can't understand why people cheat--Mark Cavendish
by majope on Jul 2, 2009 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i think the better is a mix of everything
some GCs, and sprinters, and finally, the stage hunters
by semprenaroda on Jul 2, 2009 7:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Should we start already?!
Adrenalina Italiana!
by Albertina on Jul 2, 2009 7:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Where is Bruce?
I want to see how strong the gap is
More Muur...
by Jimbo... on Jul 2, 2009 7:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
here
coming from a party, fairly drunk, the gap is flurry as is this thread
by Bruce Suomi on Jul 2, 2009 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
GC
The GC winner should get you 800 points, minimum. 1200-1400 max (Contasdor from stage one to the end)
Green jersey winner- Cav- may get you what 700 max.
by ursula on Jul 2, 2009 7:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
But you have to pick the GC winner. Out of a hat.
So I still say, pick the name and then we’ll see.
I can't understand why people cheat--Mark Cavendish
by majope on Jul 2, 2009 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Okay, so maybe 5 min
was a bit optimistic,re: local processing power. I think GC is the aim here. Plus, that will still allow for cheaper green jersey thrills.
by Sui Juris on Jul 2, 2009 7:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ok, first pick is...
coming up in a picture in one second.
by Megabeth on Jul 2, 2009 7:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah. Though I'm feeling a lot of love for Oscarito these days, I've got him on the Ed's League.
I desperately need him to score me some quality points this July….
For our purposes today, I say …..dump him. :-)
by Ruthann on Jul 2, 2009 7:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
NNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!
He will do nothing. NOTHING!
Your power is turning our darkness to dawn,
Roll on Columbia, Roll on!
by Chris... on Jul 2, 2009 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dump him
No cobbles, no point
More Muur...
by Jimbo... on Jul 2, 2009 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ok...
Votes for dumping shall commence now. Five minute discussion and remember. Second draw from the 30 to 18 sticks.
by Megabeth on Jul 2, 2009 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Isn 't that a song by Bob Marley?
Respect the Shit List; it respects you.
by crashdan on Jul 2, 2009 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Taking two days off from climbing and diving to work...
… but I’m driving to San Gorgonio this evening to climb it tomorrow, dive on Saturday, boulder on Sunday, BBQ Sunday evening… then I’m diving all next weekend… uh… and… uh… I think I spend most of next week writing Tour Stage previews.
What’s up with you sistah!
Respect the Shit List; it respects you.
by crashdan on Jul 2, 2009 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That means the cheese is...
A lovely Drunken Goat Cheese. Mmmmmm.
by Megabeth on Jul 2, 2009 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love him. Keep.
Keep all Oscars is my rule. (Also, fun name to say.)
by bruyere on Jul 2, 2009 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
plus he waved at the camera this morning...good karma
by steph- on Jul 2, 2009 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh, that oscar..... keep him
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
by umwolverine on Jul 2, 2009 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No. Throw him back and try again.
I can't understand why people cheat--Mark Cavendish
by majope on Jul 2, 2009 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
now, the 18 is how much he costs?
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
by umwolverine on Jul 2, 2009 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Keep him I say.
Can climb a little and all….if Cav fails he could challenge for green
Adrenalina Italiana!
by Albertina on Jul 2, 2009 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No love for Friere?
Tough crowd. He did win the green jersey last year, or maybe I dreamed that.
by gavia on Jul 2, 2009 7:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nooooooo! He's mine!
Er, I mean, bad choice. He won’t do anything. Does he ever?
by Tifosa on Jul 2, 2009 7:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i think he can do something.
maybe a stage win or so, but the price is indeed to high
by semprenaroda on Jul 2, 2009 7:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I just heard a whine from the back room.
So, shall I reduce the point spread of the first pick? 30 to 20? Discuss.
by Megabeth on Jul 2, 2009 7:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And, yeah...
It’s my game so I can change the rules.
by Megabeth on Jul 2, 2009 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
catch and release! catch and release!
Your power is turning our darkness to dawn,
Roll on Columbia, Roll on!
by Chris... on Jul 2, 2009 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I got Oscarito RespeKt.
See my VDS teams for the past two years. I’m just saying that you might not want to pin your giant point scoring hopes on him, is all.
by Sui Juris on Jul 2, 2009 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can we move on?
so far this is an unmitigated disaster.
Your power is turning our darkness to dawn,
Roll on Columbia, Roll on!
by Chris... on Jul 2, 2009 7:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
well, at least now it's a mitigated disaster
by Tifosa on Jul 2, 2009 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
but it's funny
which is really all that matters
by gavia on Jul 2, 2009 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Keep only if
You know you will get a top 2 GC pick next
by ursula on Jul 2, 2009 7:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The unicorns say
Question: if MegaBeth picks Oscar, will you help him win points in the Tour?
White: You make my horn glow with happiness! Yes, indeed I will!
Black: But he’s a friend of the dark side! Still, for you…yes.
I can't understand why people cheat--Mark Cavendish
by majope on Jul 2, 2009 7:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And I still say toss him.
I can't understand why people cheat--Mark Cavendish
by majope on Jul 2, 2009 7:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
We should have hired Brian to give commentary.
by ursula on Jul 2, 2009 7:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
just as long as that Uni dude is not asked
by steph- on Jul 2, 2009 7:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who wants OScar reply to this message
i don’t :P
by semprenaroda on Jul 2, 2009 7:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ok, five minutes is up.
I’m getting the sense that I should toss him.
So, I shall. 2nd pick coming up.
by Megabeth on Jul 2, 2009 7:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
lol, yeah
i’m so supposed to be finishing a stage preview right now…
alas.
by gavia on Jul 2, 2009 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
so multi-tasking
as long as no one reads this one too closely…
by gavia on Jul 2, 2009 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
you weren't plannng on going home right away, were you?
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
by umwolverine on Jul 2, 2009 7:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
heck, i already finished my 17 hrs for the day
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
by umwolverine on Jul 2, 2009 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I need to go to bed.... :-(
Adrenalina Italiana!
by Albertina on Jul 2, 2009 7:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few, or the one.
I can't understand why people cheat--Mark Cavendish
by majope on Jul 2, 2009 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
it's almost like he cares about other things.
Plus, that “Sastre” doesn’t exactly trip off the tongue, does it?
by bruyere on Jul 2, 2009 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not an option
as I understand the rules. (cough)
Your power is turning our darkness to dawn,
Roll on Columbia, Roll on!
by Chris... on Jul 2, 2009 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's right
(Until I change the rules.) He’s a keeper. Moving on to pick #3. Going into the 18 to 16 spread….
by Megabeth on Jul 2, 2009 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
stuck with that one, eh?
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
by umwolverine on Jul 2, 2009 7:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Carlos will podium
He will not win.
I kept the Carlos faith last year. I still respect the guy. I just don’t think he has the suppor to do it.
by Sui Juris on Jul 2, 2009 7:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
AAAIIIEEEEE!!!!!
TAKE IT DOWN TAKE IT DOWN!!!!!
NO CARLOS!!!!!!!!!
by ursula on Jul 2, 2009 7:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i took him in mine
but yeah, maybe is too riskyy.
But the great value of him is this, i think much more people choose Contador, so if you have Sastre instead Conta, you will be at front of many ppl. Ok, can be in the other way….
by semprenaroda on Jul 2, 2009 7:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, take him!
It’s all about the GC!
Adrenalina Italiana!
by Albertina on Jul 2, 2009 7:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Prediction:
Carlos wil finish 7th on GC, not win a stage and wind up with 200 points.
by ursula on Jul 2, 2009 7:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The scary part
is how Ursula has the GC placings points memorized at least 7 deep.
Your power is turning our darkness to dawn,
Roll on Columbia, Roll on!
by Chris... on Jul 2, 2009 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
On Carlos
White: Your mind is all sunshiney and good! I trust you, and will do my best.
Black: Mwah-ha-ha. Between us, you and I will rule the world.
majope: I doubt he’ll podium this year. Probably top 5, though. Maybe.
I can't understand why people cheat--Mark Cavendish
by majope on Jul 2, 2009 7:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Big question for you all:
Will we have more threads and posts on Megabeth picking than we did for the Tour of Flanders?
by ursula on Jul 2, 2009 7:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
At this rate....oui
Adrenalina Italiana!
by Albertina on Jul 2, 2009 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
next pic completed and...
pic will be posted
by Megabeth on Jul 2, 2009 7:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
love the production value
but which cheese goes with the next guy?
Your power is turning our darkness to dawn,
Roll on Columbia, Roll on!
by Chris... on Jul 2, 2009 7:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Augh, seriously, another rider from my Ed's League team.
Love him. But if you keep picking, you might get a rider who will place higher than he can. Dump him.
by Ruthann on Jul 2, 2009 7:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
More:
This horde of slaves, traitors, plotting kings,
What do they want?
For whom these vile shackles,
These long-prepared irons? (repeat)
Frenchmen, for us, oh! what an insult!
What emotions that must excite!
It is us that they dare to consider
Returning to ancient slavery!
by ursula on Jul 2, 2009 7:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
depends on the cheese
If you don’t have a good match, dump.
Your power is turning our darkness to dawn,
Roll on Columbia, Roll on!
by Chris... on Jul 2, 2009 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hm
I believe I am testing positive for “meh” right now…
Your power is turning our darkness to dawn,
Roll on Columbia, Roll on!
by Chris... on Jul 2, 2009 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
dood
you know there are masking agents for that, don’t you.
sheesh, man, you should be more careful.
by gavia on Jul 2, 2009 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
is he gonna stick around for the whole tdf
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
by umwolverine on Jul 2, 2009 7:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
such an obvious hair win.
Pricey, though.
by bruyere on Jul 2, 2009 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
he will do nothing
but i know that you have a crush on him…
by semprenaroda on Jul 2, 2009 7:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
gerdemann
good for a stage win and maybe some yellow jersey time
dobut he’ll go too far in the gc.
leeeenoooos.
by gavia on Jul 2, 2009 7:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah. Could end up top 15 or so, but out of the real points.
I think he’s too expensive.
I can't understand why people cheat--Mark Cavendish
by majope on Jul 2, 2009 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Much better than it was last winter.
I can't understand why people cheat--Mark Cavendish
by majope on Jul 2, 2009 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
a vast improvement
hopefully it has not been doping.
by gavia on Jul 2, 2009 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ack! my subject disappeared
I said:
Megabeth just lost here best domestique to sleep
by ZoeRochelle on Jul 2, 2009 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here I was puzzling over it as a comment on Leenooos' hair.
Like maybe he was the best domestique to sleep with?
I can't understand why people cheat--Mark Cavendish
by majope on Jul 2, 2009 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
and that was supposed to be a reply to Albertina going to bed
I really screwed up.
by ZoeRochelle on Jul 2, 2009 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
New here. So if we say no she must take the next pick no questions?
by ZoeRochelle on Jul 2, 2009 7:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
that's her rule...
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
by umwolverine on Jul 2, 2009 7:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I say keep
Or we’ll need a new thread before the next round.
Your power is turning our darkness to dawn,
Roll on Columbia, Roll on!
by Chris... on Jul 2, 2009 7:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
at least Oscar and Sastre will
give some points, this guy i doubt.
by semprenaroda on Jul 2, 2009 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just like Flanders
What’s the hill up from Florida and Connecticut?
The Columbiaburg?
by ursula on Jul 2, 2009 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
MalcolmXParkBerg?
Your power is turning our darkness to dawn,
Roll on Columbia, Roll on!
by Chris... on Jul 2, 2009 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm afraid it's so bedtime.
I need to function on the morrow. Night all, and have fun….
Adrenalina Italiana!
by Albertina on Jul 2, 2009 7:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
We shall miss you!
And, you’ll wake up with a shiny new VDS to mock.
by Megabeth on Jul 2, 2009 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bye Albertina!
I can't understand why people cheat--Mark Cavendish
by majope on Jul 2, 2009 7:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I saw Allan Davis in the trashcan of sadness.
He may still ride the tour, so this invalidates your whole process and you need to start over.
by brunopitton on Jul 2, 2009 7:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Good eye.
I just didn’t want to make the choice between the two and left them both out. (Besides, Boonen is going to spend the tour with me…)
by Megabeth on Jul 2, 2009 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
scroll up. A lot
Your power is turning our darkness to dawn,
Roll on Columbia, Roll on!
by Chris... on Jul 2, 2009 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You didn't know it?
I can't understand why people cheat--Mark Cavendish
by majope on Jul 2, 2009 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Unicorns on Leenoos
Black: I swear to you—he will go down like Frank Schleck in Switzerland.
White: I’ve never attempted anything like that. But I love you and will die trying!
I can't understand why people cheat--Mark Cavendish
by majope on Jul 2, 2009 7:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
No for the moooo man
Could be wrong, but don’t see him as a high point getter
by Veloki on Jul 2, 2009 7:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Damn
I got here late and tried reading from the begining to catch up.
But y’all are posting faster than I can read…
"I get paid to hurt other people. How good is that? How good is that?
I get paid to make other people suffer on my wheel, that's good." Jens!
by jsallee00 on Jul 2, 2009 7:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think only one rider has been picked.
It’s a slow and scientific process. Or something.
by bruyere on Jul 2, 2009 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
just skip to the end
you’ve really missed not much
by gavia on Jul 2, 2009 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, wait..
I’m dumping Linus. (I guess I should have said that…beer catching up fast.)
by Megabeth on Jul 2, 2009 7:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
me too
he can do something like last year.
by semprenaroda on Jul 2, 2009 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Also, you bitches
need to be clear on who has been selected already. As I believe there is some cheese to be eaten. Sastre = Drunken Goat cheese. Mmmmm.
by Sui Juris on Jul 2, 2009 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
is that 16 or 18 pts?
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
by umwolverine on Jul 2, 2009 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Based on my original rules...
He’s a keeper. So, I shall keep. I shall do another draw from the 16 to 14 group. But, I’ll add the 12’s in there for good measure.
by Megabeth on Jul 2, 2009 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
by umwolverine on Jul 2, 2009 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
But we can agree anyway.
I can't understand why people cheat--Mark Cavendish
by majope on Jul 2, 2009 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No. She isn't showing us the "have to keep" picks that follow the "No" picks
by ZoeRochelle on Jul 2, 2009 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
you are not alone
I have no idea what the fuck is going on
by Sui Juris on Jul 2, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes she is... you know, sastre instead of freire; kirchen instead of gerdemann
something smells a little foul here if you ask me
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
by umwolverine on Jul 2, 2009 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rasmussen isn't anywhere in the vicinity
step off.
by Sui Juris on Jul 2, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
just smile & nod
"I get paid to hurt other people. How good is that? How good is that?
I get paid to make other people suffer on my wheel, that's good." Jens!
by jsallee00 on Jul 2, 2009 7:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
second time = charm
and how hard can it be to match a cheese to a Luxembourger? Like stink on a pig.
Your power is turning our darkness to dawn,
Roll on Columbia, Roll on!
by Chris... on Jul 2, 2009 7:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bruce- don't you know how this ends already?
by ursula on Jul 2, 2009 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes, but my vision is doubled(?)
if you know what I mean…
by Bruce Suomi on Jul 2, 2009 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It must be really confusing to be ahead of everyone in this case.
I can't understand why people cheat--Mark Cavendish
by majope on Jul 2, 2009 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh. my. god.
you killed the Bruce Gap. RUN!
Your power is turning our darkness to dawn,
Roll on Columbia, Roll on!
by Chris... on Jul 2, 2009 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
okay
have to go look at a mountain profile. back in a few.
by gavia on Jul 2, 2009 7:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sheesh. First it goes up, then it goes down.
How long can that take?
I can't understand why people cheat--Mark Cavendish
by majope on Jul 2, 2009 7:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
but it goes up at different rates and stuff
sigh
by gavia on Jul 2, 2009 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
don't make me laugh... my pulled back muscle can't take this
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
by umwolverine on Jul 2, 2009 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Has anyone else noticed
That Megabeth is fading further and further into darkness with each picture? That’s some quality photography Mark!
Your power is turning our darkness to dawn,
Roll on Columbia, Roll on!
by Chris... on Jul 2, 2009 7:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
OK, I just got here, what fun!
Bike racing is a chess game fought by mountain climbing boxers on two wheels. ~ Bob Roll
by bethie on Jul 2, 2009 7:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
slow going here, it's been like 45 mins, and she's got only 2 riders
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
by umwolverine on Jul 2, 2009 7:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
and three cheese selections
No word on the alcohol. I fear the worst.
Your power is turning our darkness to dawn,
Roll on Columbia, Roll on!
by Chris... on Jul 2, 2009 7:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ok...
For those that are following along at home.
The first two picks have been made:
Carlos Sastre and Kim Kirchen for a total of 36.
Next rider has been chosen and he’s…
by Megabeth on Jul 2, 2009 7:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
a little fuzzed there... is that frank?
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
by umwolverine on Jul 2, 2009 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It would help
If the photographer focused on the paper, not the hand…
"I get paid to hurt other people. How good is that? How good is that?
I get paid to make other people suffer on my wheel, that's good." Jens!
by jsallee00 on Jul 2, 2009 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sure looks like him. Dump. Bad knee.
I can't understand why people cheat--Mark Cavendish
by majope on Jul 2, 2009 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Keep or dump?
If keep, we move on to 4th rider.
If dump, I draw again and he has to be a keeper.
by Megabeth on Jul 2, 2009 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
KEEP!
Bad knee, good karma.
Your power is turning our darkness to dawn,
Roll on Columbia, Roll on!
by Chris... on Jul 2, 2009 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
although...
Black Unicorn has it in for him.
Your power is turning our darkness to dawn,
Roll on Columbia, Roll on!
by Chris... on Jul 2, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
So much so that he now favors him.
Consistency is not his middle name.
I can't understand why people cheat--Mark Cavendish
by majope on Jul 2, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
so what's the rule
do the unicorns bother with secondary selections, or since they’re automatically final do they just move on?
Your power is turning our darkness to dawn,
Roll on Columbia, Roll on!
by Chris... on Jul 2, 2009 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sometimes I forget to ask...
White: Well, okay…but are you sure you’re a virgin?
Black: can’t possibly top that.
I can't understand why people cheat--Mark Cavendish
by majope on Jul 2, 2009 7:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Whitey is asking if YOU are a virgin?
heh.
by ursula on Jul 2, 2009 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bad knee good karma?
Mys be some way obscure Seattle variant of Buddhism there.
by ursula on Jul 2, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dump! Dump!
Bike racing is a chess game fought by mountain climbing boxers on two wheels. ~ Bob Roll
by bethie on Jul 2, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Eeeeeeeeee.
That knee. Scary pick. Dump him.
by ursula on Jul 2, 2009 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah... dump
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
by umwolverine on Jul 2, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
what happened to the knee?
I love those boys.
by bruyere on Jul 2, 2009 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
wait, you have co-workers?
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
by umwolverine on Jul 2, 2009 7:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No. He will empty the tank helping Andy and end in the gruppetto. Well, not quite but...
by ZoeRochelle on Jul 2, 2009 7:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
except
he could be the decoy “leader” and stage guy until Andy is ready.
Your power is turning our darkness to dawn,
Roll on Columbia, Roll on!
by Chris... on Jul 2, 2009 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
True. Sandbagging effective then. Faking injury.
by ZoeRochelle on Jul 2, 2009 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Home sick, but i say Keep..
"the rest was over 30. And that doesn't mean old and useless, but experienced and with the stamina"
Jens! Voigt, Crit Intl Interview, 2009
by CycleGirl on Jul 2, 2009 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
no, really?
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
by umwolverine on Jul 2, 2009 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry to be dense, just got here
But we’re all drinking, right? Is this the right party?
Bike racing is a chess game fought by mountain climbing boxers on two wheels. ~ Bob Roll
by bethie on Jul 2, 2009 7:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ok, the secondary pick is happening now.
This one is a sticker…and it’s…
by Megabeth on Jul 2, 2009 7:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You people brought this on
yourselves.
Also, where’s my cheese?
by Sui Juris on Jul 2, 2009 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am so so sorry.
I am filled with immense sadness now.
So I need another beer.
by ursula on Jul 2, 2009 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You know what you're asking for...
American cheese equals CHEDDAR. “A great source of calcium!”
(You think we’d eat those American cheese slices here? Heck, no!)
by Megabeth on Jul 2, 2009 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pepper jack.
I can't understand why people cheat--Mark Cavendish
by majope on Jul 2, 2009 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
queso fresco!
Your power is turning our darkness to dawn,
Roll on Columbia, Roll on!
by Chris... on Jul 2, 2009 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
whoa!
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
by umwolverine on Jul 2, 2009 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
okay, this is rigged i says, rigged
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
by umwolverine on Jul 2, 2009 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
shockingly
it is not.
And I say this as someone who would totally rig this.
by Sui Juris on Jul 2, 2009 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
this is good for at least one stage you know
Bike racing is a chess game fought by mountain climbing boxers on two wheels. ~ Bob Roll
by bethie on Jul 2, 2009 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
YAY! Keep!
Bike racing is a chess game fought by mountain climbing boxers on two wheels. ~ Bob Roll
by bethie on Jul 2, 2009 7:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Heh. Are you intentionally making a "gag me" gesture? LOL! Dump.
by Ruthann on Jul 2, 2009 7:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
she can't... she's gotta keep
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
by umwolverine on Jul 2, 2009 7:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hi Ruthann!
Bike racing is a chess game fought by mountain climbing boxers on two wheels. ~ Bob Roll
by bethie on Jul 2, 2009 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
fave quote this week
from Jered
This is the Tour after all. You don’t have to love Lance Armstrong, but you do have to get out two hands worth of fingers to count his overall victories.
"I get paid to hurt other people. How good is that? How good is that?
I get paid to make other people suffer on my wheel, that's good." Jens!
by jsallee00 on Jul 2, 2009 7:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This right so far?
1. Sastre 20
2. Kirchen 16
3. Armstrong 16
I can't understand why people cheat--Mark Cavendish
by majope on Jul 2, 2009 7:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Then I think I need another beer.
I can't understand why people cheat--Mark Cavendish
by majope on Jul 2, 2009 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mark: new thread!!
Your power is turning our darkness to dawn,
Roll on Columbia, Roll on!
by Chris... on Jul 2, 2009 7:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
what?
second live thread? freakin’ sweet.
by gavia on Jul 2, 2009 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
347(8) posts
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
by umwolverine on Jul 2, 2009 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
being slowed down by
the cheese eating photographer.
by Megabeth on Jul 2, 2009 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
What? You're standing in a line someplace?
by ursula on Jul 2, 2009 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
it's not standing in line silly
he’s queuing.
huge difference.
by gavia on Jul 2, 2009 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
back from the hill profile
it went up and down
what did i miss?
by gavia on Jul 2, 2009 7:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
damn, that's steep right there
anyone crash?
by gavia on Jul 2, 2009 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Down on whom?
Bike racing is a chess game fought by mountain climbing boxers on two wheels. ~ Bob Roll
by bethie on Jul 2, 2009 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
in a blaze of glory
"I get paid to hurt other people. How good is that? How good is that?
I get paid to make other people suffer on my wheel, that's good." Jens!
by jsallee00 on Jul 2, 2009 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Like you know who in you know where.
I can't understand why people cheat--Mark Cavendish
by majope on Jul 2, 2009 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
She got Lance.
I can't understand why people cheat--Mark Cavendish
by majope on Jul 2, 2009 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
not much
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
by umwolverine on Jul 2, 2009 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did Sui pass out?
You’re well overstuffed on thread #1
Your power is turning our darkness to dawn,
Roll on Columbia, Roll on!
by Chris... on Jul 2, 2009 7:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
dood
aren’t you in charge of this place?
by gavia on Jul 2, 2009 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, dood
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
by umwolverine on Jul 2, 2009 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not for this exercise.
Your power is turning our darkness to dawn,
Roll on Columbia, Roll on!
by Chris... on Jul 2, 2009 8:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I need the calming voice of Phil Liggett to
get me through these quiet patches.
by bruyere on Jul 2, 2009 8:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I prefer to call them
The Dulcet Tones of Phil Liggett
by Megabeth on Jul 2, 2009 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
is he developing these pictures by hand, or what?
by bruyere on Jul 2, 2009 8:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I dunno.
It’s silence back there. I think he ran away.
by Megabeth on Jul 2, 2009 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
You have Silence back there?
All of them?
I can't understand why people cheat--Mark Cavendish
by majope on Jul 2, 2009 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
majope is on this evening
someone give her a microphone and stage
by ZoeRochelle on Jul 2, 2009 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's the beer.
And the influence of the Black Unicorn, I’m afraid. I’ll try to quiet down a bit.
I can't understand why people cheat--Mark Cavendish
by majope on Jul 2, 2009 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Megabeth is dancing on the pedals while she waits
by ZoeRochelle on Jul 2, 2009 8:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
SECOND THREAD now up
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
by umwolverine on Jul 2, 2009 8:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
http://www.podiumcafe.com/2009/7/2/936259/pdc-charity-work-megabeth-picks-a
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
by umwolverine on Jul 2, 2009 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
or i'm assuming that's what the thread is for...
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
by umwolverine on Jul 2, 2009 8:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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