PdC Charity Work: Megabeth Picks a VDS Team
by Sui Juris on Jul 2, 2009 8:03 PM EDT
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clashes a bit with the hat tho
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
OK, working a bit faster now
Bike racing is a chess game fought by mountain climbing boxers on two wheels. ~ Bob Roll
# 4 coming up
We pick. If you diss, we throw. If we throw, we pick again and that one sticks. Then on to #5.
To sum up, this is the team so far:
1. Sastre 20
2. Kirchen 16
3. Armstrong 16
I can't understand why people cheat--Mark Cavendish
she picks her 4th rider...
at this rate we’ll be here until saturday…
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
hmmm, solid, but a pt getter?
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
there is a google image of him with furry mini donkeys,
but that just isn’t enough.
Ah, 630....
That was back in the good ol’ days, before Bruse started sucking (and before I picked him for this year’s season long VDS).
Dump him while you have the chance!
by Susie Hartigan on Jul 2, 2009 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't think you people understand my priorities, tonight
1) Beer
2) Cheese
3) You
Are we clear on that?
as clear as your pics.
"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!
pick your alternate mb
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
I say toss and you'll be sorry
Bike racing is a chess game fought by mountain climbing boxers on two wheels. ~ Bob Roll
White Unicorn says
That’s the best you could come up with? Come back when you’re feeling more creative.
Black says: Get all your friends to wish real hard, and I think I can sway things in your direction.
Or possibly vice versa. They aren’t really making that much sense.
I can't understand why people cheat--Mark Cavendish
aren't you glad you didn't go out to dinner?
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
That's very dirty! I don't sense any sunshine in your thoughts!
I can't understand why people cheat--Mark Cavendish
yeah, what's he been drinking?
"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!
sprinter points
geez, it’s real hard to key in the dark
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Please pass it over here
Bike racing is a chess game fought by mountain climbing boxers on two wheels. ~ Bob Roll
Ok, well
NOW don’t you wish you’d listened to me?
Bike racing is a chess game fought by mountain climbing boxers on two wheels. ~ Bob Roll
So...
1. Sastre 20
2. Kirchen 16
3. Armstrong 16
4. Ciolek 10
62 points spent, 6 places left, 38 points left.
I can't understand why people cheat--Mark Cavendish
also, I googled him and he's kinda hot.
In a man way.
Love him
but he’s not man for the Tour.
Dump.
by Susie Hartigan on Jul 2, 2009 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions
definitely...
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Keep. He's one of those guys that
you just have to keep. Have you seen “Road to Roubaix?” Damn the points, he’s Jan Van der Flecha!!!
"Damn the points"?
Did…you…say…“Damn the points”???????????
I can't understand why people cheat--Mark Cavendish
Unicorns say
White: I’m sure I can do that, but maybe not this year.
Black: You have no idea what you’re asking of me…but I will think about it.
Sounds like two NOs to me.
I can't understand why people cheat--Mark Cavendish
Dump!
He’ll go for stage wins, then blame his teammates when the attack fails. Not even White Unicorn could see the good in this.
Your power is turning our darkness to dawn,
Roll on Columbia, Roll on!
by Chris Fontecchio on Jul 2, 2009 8:18 PM EDT reply actions
Ack.
Well, I think I’m sticking with Flecha. The “hot” comment is what made me swing in that direction. I’m fickle.
sounds like
democracy met the Trashcan of Sadness.
Your power is turning our darkness to dawn,
Roll on Columbia, Roll on!
by Chris Fontecchio on Jul 2, 2009 8:22 PM EDT up reply actions
i don't remember that rule
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
1. Sastre 20
2. Kirchen 16
3. Armstrong 16
4. Ciolek 10
5. Flecha 8
5 left to pick, 30 points left.
I can't understand why people cheat--Mark Cavendish
You know, apart from Ciolek's blond goodness and a bit of pull from Flecha
I’m just not feeling the hottitude here.
I can't understand why people cheat--Mark Cavendish
dump... curse of the rainbow jersey
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Yup, too risky :-(
Plus, you’ve already got Flecha in case they throw some cobbles into the Tour course.
by Susie Hartigan on Jul 2, 2009 8:27 PM EDT up reply actions
That said, I thought about him, for purely sentimental reasons...
…namely that I’d be thrilled to death for the guy if he managed to win a stage.
He's the freaking world champion. It's well possible.
I can't understand why people cheat--Mark Cavendish
lee[
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
that should be keep
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
humm...
you sure that didn’t read Tony Martin (for the same price)…though, humm, QS, French race…makes one think…a LOT
that'll learn ya
dumping Ballan! Perish the thought!
Your power is turning our darkness to dawn,
Roll on Columbia, Roll on!
by Chris Fontecchio on Jul 2, 2009 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions
We have to select riders of another nationality!
I have Dutch, French, Spanish, Italian, English, and American cheeses!
Ok, going for slot #7
I’ve cleared out the higher points and left in the 6’s and the 8’s. Let’s see what we get. (One second, though, I have to eat some cheese.)
over-rated!
Your power is turning our darkness to dawn,
Roll on Columbia, Roll on!
by Chris Fontecchio on Jul 2, 2009 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions
does that mean it has fungi in it?
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
oh, geez
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
heh
he’s on form. And I mean cycling.
Your power is turning our darkness to dawn,
Roll on Columbia, Roll on!
by Chris Fontecchio on Jul 2, 2009 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions
tricolore!
Your power is turning our darkness to dawn,
Roll on Columbia, Roll on!
by Chris Fontecchio on Jul 2, 2009 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions
We do need more hottitude on the team, it's true.
I can't understand why people cheat--Mark Cavendish
I guess this is where my not actually being attracted to men comes in.
Because ew. And too much product in the hair.
Well, he's Italian, which knocks him off my favorites list right there.
But I do see the appeal.
I can't understand why people cheat--Mark Cavendish
lol, yeah, that would complicate matters
true, there is a lot of stuff in the hair. he should stay away from open flames, methinks.
How weird is it
that you pulled his name from a Liquigas hat? Surely White Unicorn would recognize the significance.
Your power is turning our darkness to dawn,
Roll on Columbia, Roll on!
by Chris Fontecchio on Jul 2, 2009 8:38 PM EDT reply actions
Black Unicorn slipped something into White Unicorn's lemonade.
I’m not sure White Unicorn would recognize his own name right now.
I can't understand why people cheat--Mark Cavendish
something tells me
White Unicorn falls for that every time.
Your power is turning our darkness to dawn,
Roll on Columbia, Roll on!
by Chris Fontecchio on Jul 2, 2009 8:40 PM EDT up reply actions
He always blames himself, too.
“Oh! Did I pick up the wrong glass? I’m so sorry!”
I can't understand why people cheat--Mark Cavendish
I don't ask. When Black Unicorn stares at me, I just nod and smile and hope for the best.
I can't understand why people cheat--Mark Cavendish
Keep Pippo!
He’s won two Tour stages in the past, and he’s on good form.
And, did anyone mention yet that he’s hot?
Ok if this is an experiment to prove the collective wisdom of PdC posters...
…well…let’s just stipulate for the record that we were drunk.
That said, I'm unaffected by Pippo's hottitude and think he might not be so bad for 6 points...
…in fact, he’s solving one of my problems for me now!
oh Humm...
So he is…
well atm I have five points and one rider to fill it… though maybe there’s a steal one point guy there and a bigger name somewhere else…. hummmmmm.
But this is about Beth, not me.
22 pts left for 3 riders, right?
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
oops, my bad... it was so long since the previous pick, ya know
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
where HAVE you been?
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
would we lie to you?
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
are there any 4 pointers?
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Grr... I was hoping for some confirmation about him.
Not more doubt.
Er. Look at my team's ranking sometime.
And ask yourself if you really want my confirmation of your choices.
I can't understand why people cheat--Mark Cavendish
well um...
…that had occurred to me, but I wasn’t going to say it :)
Ok, for this round for the 8th pick.
I’ve included the 6’s nd the 4’s.
If you don’t like the 1st pick. We do another.
If you don’t like the 2nd pick. We do another.
If you don’t like the 3rd pick. Too bad. It’s a keeper.
This is a quicker/dirtier round.
But you're leaving out lots of possibilities
10+1+1
8+2+2
I can't understand why people cheat--Mark Cavendish
Tough one
Kirchen or Menchov, but just guessing.
Your power is turning our darkness to dawn,
Roll on Columbia, Roll on!
by Chris Fontecchio on Jul 2, 2009 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions
all I know of Albertina is that she went to bed.
But I’m happy to take her place.
Morning all!
Who is Koldo Fernandez?! Oh spare me! He’ll get at least three 3rd places, you mark my words.
Adrenalina Italiana!
Nice smile.
Not as nice as Dek—oh, God. Somebody pour me another drink…please.
I can't understand why people cheat--Mark Cavendish
Now wait a minute.
This Tour is lousy with sprinters we’ve actually heard of. You think Koldo’s going to beat all of them?
I can't understand why people cheat--Mark Cavendish
Wiggins is another--both will be top 5 in ITT and TTT
I can't understand why people cheat--Mark Cavendish
Let's see
Grabsch wil possibly get points on three stages. He might share the TTT win and get say 4th’s on the other two.
Klodo has a lot more sprinter stages to get 3rd and 4ths and 5ths.
I’ll take Klodo over Grabsch.
Yeah, but the sprinters include
Cav, Hushovd, Freire, Farrar, Haussler, Renshaw, Davis (or maybe Boonen)…is Klodo really going to sneak in the top 5?
I can't understand why people cheat--Mark Cavendish
I'll say he'll sneak into a top five placing on 3 stages.
I mean outside of Cav no one else there is assured all the time of a top placing. Klodo is not bad at all. 6th at Gent-Wevelgem, 3rd on a stage at Romandie. 3rd at a T-A stage. Sure he’;s not grreat but he’s better than the D-list sprinters like Hinault or Seb Chavanel.
As for Wiggins and Grabsch. They will not place top 5 at stage 1. Guaranteed. Besides Cancellara winning, the course sets up too well for the GC guys with that climb. Hell Contador could beat Wiggins on a flat course. Bert, Evans, Levi, Menchov, Kirchen, Kloden, Kreuziger, etc. etc.: too much competition there.
On the TTT stage they just share in the points.
The final TT stage they, especially Grabsch, should do well, but not win.
So ultimately Grabsch, Wiggins, and Klodo will all be scraping for points. All are probably equally good for those table scraps.
Then again, we both picked Dekker…
well, you could use a sprinter
and for four points, you can’t be too choosy.
by Susie Hartigan on Jul 2, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions
good value
Your power is turning our darkness to dawn,
Roll on Columbia, Roll on!
by Chris Fontecchio on Jul 2, 2009 8:50 PM EDT up reply actions
for the Tour i don't think so
he is good, but not for a race with this magnitude. He will be in top10, but maybe one time he can came in 5th…
for 4 pts
you take what you can.
Your power is turning our darkness to dawn,
Roll on Columbia, Roll on!
by Chris Fontecchio on Jul 2, 2009 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Black Unicorn says
What??? I wouldn’t do that to even a yappy little dog!
I can't understand why people cheat--Mark Cavendish
exactly what question did you ask it?
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
hat
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Also, I would just like to point out that
this would be a whole lot easier if we’d just staged it. But noooo, we actually have to do what we’re claiming to do.
OK, I'm out
can’t wait for thread #7 when I get home. Ciao!
Your power is turning our darkness to dawn,
Roll on Columbia, Roll on!
by Chris Fontecchio on Jul 2, 2009 8:53 PM EDT reply actions
well, at least we know him
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
I'll speak for Chris...
…bow down and worship and stuff! Dutch hegemony yada yada…
2s?
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
good point... since the only one she really decided to keep was flecha
the rest she was stuck with
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
wait, i thought this was random picks?
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
i know that part... i thought.. oh, never mind... 2am is fast approaching
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
It is.
But, I have to stay w/in the 100 point limit. Or, Chris will kick us out of here and put us in the Trashcan of Sadness.
However, that’s not to say we can do a replacement round. If I get enough votes to kick someone out (say in the 10 point range) I can do a re-draw for those points.
You have 8 points left. Pick one and see what the point value is, then you know what to pick next.
I can't understand why people cheat--Mark Cavendish
whoa, where'd the logic come from all of a sudden?
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Ok, the 6's and 4's are merging.
Let’s see what we get.
In this pull, if I get a 4. Then if you don’t like it…I have to pull from another 4.
The same thing goes if I get a six.
The drawing will start in one minute.
update
1. Sastre 20
2. Kirchen 16
3. Armstrong 16
4. Ciolek 10
5. Flecha 8
6. Chava 10
7. Pippo 8
8. Posthuma 4
9.
10.
I can't understand why people cheat--Mark Cavendish
and over 700 posts to assit you in this... and that's not counting the preview thread
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
assit = assist
and i even turned the light on to key by….
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Alrighty.
Slot #8.
I’ve pulled and the picture will be posted.
If you don’t like him. We pull another in the same point value.
If you don’t like that guy. We pull another in the same point value and he’s the keeper.
9... 9 ... 9
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
I'm watching Star Wars and hitting Z over and over here
and not wondering at all about why I’m currently single.
Have faith.
I’ve been with the same guy for 20 years now, and we’ve attended Star Wars conventions as a family.
I can't understand why people cheat--Mark Cavendish
Oh, and Gen Con and a Doctor Who convention, too.
I can't understand why people cheat--Mark Cavendish
heh, I am so fine with being single right now.
I am insufferable during the Tour. And most of the rest of the year too.
yay! wegs...
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
besides, he's cute as hell...
as lyne can vouch for
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Black Unicorn, should Megabeth have Wegmann on her team?
Ha! I don’t think the universe is prepared for that.
I can't understand why people cheat--Mark Cavendish
And, like. He's on Milram, and you already have Ciolek.
What’s the chance of two of them doing well?
I can't understand why people cheat--Mark Cavendish
4 by 4 baybee.
Keep or dump for #9 slot?
Dump – we draw another.
If you dump that, we draw another.
And, that will be the keeper.
Fabians are like Oscars.
You should always keep any of them.
not a bad pick for 4 points
I’d keep him.
by Susie Hartigan on Jul 2, 2009 9:12 PM EDT up reply actions
Keep. He's due for a stage win, fer sure. He's pissed. He got whipped at the German championships,
by Reimer, so he’s hungry!
keep keep keep
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
If...if...
I can’t even think about it. There isn’t enough beer in the world. Or chocolate. Or anything good.
I can't understand why people cheat--Mark Cavendish
Has anyone got any Nalini Gerolsteiner bib shorts??
….buggered if I can get them to fit around my genitals properly although I’m not an ideal male model…ahem!!
errrr....am i supposed to sign this??
Double check that there's actually a seat on your seatpost?
I can't understand why people cheat--Mark Cavendish
Nah...it's like the Rebellin camel toe look....not impressed...hold on, i'll get the camera
errrr....am i supposed to sign this??
Ok, for the #10 slot
The pic is coming up…
If you don’t like him, we do another.
If you don’t like him, we do another and he’s the keeper.
once we get to the keeper for #10 the final list will be posted. If there are any that are “oh my gawd get rid of now!” please state your case. I will then do a drawing, of the same point value, to replace him.
hmmm. ahhhh.......
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Honestly. Do you want the majority team on your VDS team to be Milram?
I can't understand why people cheat--Mark Cavendish
hasn't done anything since Cunego out-timetrialled him for the white jersey a few years ago
Though, to be fair, that had to be pretty demoralizing.
Dump.
by Susie Hartigan on Jul 2, 2009 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions
1. Sastre 20
2. Kirchen 16
3. Armstrong 16
4. Ciolek 10
5. Flecha 8
6. Chava 10
7. Pippo 8
8. Posthuma 4
9. Wegmann
10.
I can't understand why people cheat--Mark Cavendish
Not Fothen
I’ve had him the past few years and he hasn’t done jack shit
Bike racing is a chess game fought by mountain climbing boxers on two wheels. ~ Bob Roll
hat time
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
z
isn't he a young kid who also rode the giro?
tho placed high in best young rider?
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
will he survive two gts?
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
good greif this is all most like waiting for Dan to finish diving
and Jens! to finish what ever they do up there in Norse land.
didn't we just get rid of one?
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Alrighty. No starty no picky.
We’re going to go until we get this right…right?
I’m picking again. Pic in a minute.
Thank you all
for the best fun I’ve had recently in my sad, sad little life. Dinner’s ready, gotta go.
And MB, best of luck to you!
Bike racing is a chess game fought by mountain climbing boxers on two wheels. ~ Bob Roll
albertina would approve
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
But it doesn't matter, because
she is sleeping!
Helsy, it is on your shoulders. Your elders can’t keep up.
you don't see sleep stopping me, do ya?
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
bada bing...
missed this last night…
made me laugh this am…
tnx sui
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
keep or dump?
We’re in the final rounds here. Hang on ya’ll. Keep drinkin’ the beer (or beverage of your choice) and eating cheese (or food of your choice).
beautiful name, keep.
Let me google his hair right quick here. Can’t say I approve of the Ed Grimley peak, but the name is still good.
Ugh. How come they shave their legs so beautifully and leave ugly little patches on their faces?
I can't understand why people cheat--Mark Cavendish
Black Unicorn, if Megabeth picks Astarloza will you help him get points?
I might, for the proper libation.
I can't understand why people cheat--Mark Cavendish
I would just like to observe that it's
21:31, and I was worried that none of you people would show up.
would we let you down?
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
btw, did you get that refurbed tivo hd unit?
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
well, as long as you're all hooked up and ready to go by 9.30am on sat...
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
just don't forget the tivo web thingie... or roxio's toast if you have a mac/apple
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
hopefully with the 100-mile distance btwn, we won't both get storms at the same time
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
oops... tho, how you'd keep it a surprise much longer is beyond me
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
you did mention beer
"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!
Yeah. He's in good form right now.
Possibly by the Alps he’ll be wasted but for 4 points he’ll push hard in the Pyrenees for ya.
Yes, but 14th on a stage is worth nothing. As is 3rd best Spaniard in most Tour stages.
I can't understand why people cheat--Mark Cavendish
he looks like a manga character
Your power is turning our darkness to dawn,
Roll on Columbia, Roll on!
by Chris Fontecchio on Jul 2, 2009 10:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Black Unicorn, can you arrange it so that I can hold Astarloza down and shave him?
Answer: Now that’s evil. YES! And I…I think I love you.
I can't understand why people cheat--Mark Cavendish
Ok, he's a keeper.
Majope? My wonderful point tallier. Would you mind posting the final team?
Meanwhile, once the team is posted, we will have a bonus round which means:
Anyone that absolutely, positively must go away let me know in the five minutes. I will then decide to do a replacement draw from the same point value as the one you’d like me to replace.
The bonus prize for participation is free beer for anyone that visits DC…courtesy of Sui Juris!
Megabeth's team:
1. Sastre 20
2. Kirchen 16
3. Armstrong 16
4. Ciolek 10
5. Flecha 8
6. Chava 10
7. Pippo 8
8. Posthuma 4
9. Wegmann
10. Astarloza
What’s the team name?
I can't understand why people cheat--Mark Cavendish
toss the tour winner?
good idea…
"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!
Yes, Any of them.
Andy has a good chance of a podium
So does Cadel.
Cance may well hold the yellow jersey for a week, besides winning a couple stages.
sastre may finish well but he’ll be having to make up time all race and there aren’t many big mountain stages.
good point
he could win the tour with only one stage win and one day in yellow.
"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!
Also, if he wins, I'm gonna be so damn happy.
Just saying.
you and me both
"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!
Well I would say schlecklet is prolly a better pick than Carlos...
if only b/c of team support.
Evans was the #2 points getter in the Tour last year.
630 points.
I can't understand why people cheat--Mark Cavendish
Rooting for Cadel would be character building...
…rooting for Carlos too, but in the good intentions are invariably punished sort of way.
oh, there is that...
…then the choice is between Andy maybe winning it all and Cance racking up serious points before falling out of yellow.
Ok, I chose another.
We have 2 minutes to discuss if another draw should be made for the 20 pointer.
this was a hoot...
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
night ya'll
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
I'd keep Sastre. But that's just me. :-)
I would trade off Posthuma, though. He’s going to be wasted from riding for Denis. And leading out for Oscar.
I think there was allowance for this.
But—and this might be the only time you observe me saying this—I’m not gonna look it up.
I can't understand why people cheat--Mark Cavendish
psst, ursula
Wanna know a secret?
The podium cafe shirt I’m wearing was Mark’s size when we got it. But, he sort of put it in the dryer so it fits me now. Pretty sweet, huh?
Stay! Stay, you are so fair.
He’s my favorite.
We're probably about 15 comments away from 1,000 for the team selection.
This is a good read.
If Jens! Voigt was a planet, he' be the "World of Hurt"
we better keep posting then
"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!
We still may have another 4 pointer pull.
If those joining us want me to do it…I will. (I love how we’re flying through the time zones with this picking process!)
Ok, the village hath spoken.
I shall do a 4 point pull.
We pull. If you don’t like. We pull again. That one’s the keeper.
As long as it's official.
We don’t want any of that subversive confusion here.
I can't understand why people cheat--Mark Cavendish
Here's the recap.
Team has been decided. But we had an uproar about a 20 pointer and a 4 pointer. So, we redrew each.
The 20 pointer is now Cancellara.
The 4 pointer is to be decided.
Those of us who voted for Tony did it with exclamation points and pictures.
How many will do that for Carlos?
I can't understand why people cheat--Mark Cavendish
nice
"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!
Well done Megabeth!
That was inspired. 1000 comments for picking names from a hat. I got 20 comments for a team preview that took me three hours.
Your power is turning our darkness to dawn,
Roll on Columbia, Roll on!
by Chris Fontecchio on Jul 2, 2009 10:12 PM EDT reply actions
Better than the Tour of Flanders!
Well no, but we should tag this for the year end thread of the year award.
LOL, I actually spent more time doing this than working today.
That’s the Tour for ya. And it hasn’t even started yet!
Official?
1. Sastre Spartacus 20
2. Kirchen 16
3. Armstrong 16
4. Ciolek 10
5. Flecha 8
6. Chava 10
7. Pippo 8
8. Posthuma Casar 4
9. Wegmann 4
10. Astarloza 4
I can't understand why people cheat--Mark Cavendish
exceeded the quota
"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!
Ok, ya'll...
If you want to do a Cancellera/Sastre smackdown, go for it. If not, this may be official. I give 10 minutes for the smackdown to commence…
The Black Unicorn says he'll decide for you. I think he has a favorite, though.
And he wants to destroy the loser. Anybody have a problem with that?
I can't understand why people cheat--Mark Cavendish
Nah, go with it. Nice team, there, MB!
And a great idea to pick your team this way. You get points * for creativity!
*Does not have power to give real points.
this was fantastic!
I will attempt to keep up with the posting (instead of the hardcore lurking) during the Tour this year.
YES
A very nice bottle, in fact.
And we won’t speak of the sad and lonely cheeses that want to accompany it.
It's official
Team “It Takes a (Well Lubricated) Village”:
1. Spartacus 20
2. Kirchen 16
3. Armstrong 16
4. Ciolek 10
5. Flecha 8
6. Chava 10
7. Pippo 8
8. Casar 4
9. Wegmann 4
10. Astarloza 4
Well played, ya’ll, well played.
(I can’t believe I ended up with HWSNBN.)
Well, honestly....
I could take a picture but you can’t really see the panties underneath the luxury of the Snuggie. But, did you know that The Snuggie™ Blanket keeps you totally warm and gave Mark the freedom to use his hands to take the pictures you saw tonight? He did that in total warmth and comfort!
that number sounds familiar
"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!
It was a blast, folks!
May the Tour live threads be this fun.
I can't understand why people cheat--Mark Cavendish
Well what time did you kids finally finish this?!
I’m amazed you ended up with a half decent team!
Adrenalina Italiana!
such a hoot this was (even if i missed the last hour)... i made steph happy and decided to submit a team
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
Wow
looks like I picked the wrong night to stay of the tubes. And now I have to read Chris’ tem post. oiy!
"Never swing a small stick. " Andy Hampsten
Good God that was sexy
I need a smoke
I do mind, the Dude minds. This will not stand, ya know, this aggression will not stand, man.
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