Housekeeping...
by Chris Fontecchio on Sep 21, 2009 7:44 AM EDT
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PrintHey y'all... I am entering the last 28 hours or so of a month of non-stop travel and assorted madness, with the resumption of quiet blogging the expected outcome. My priorities upon returning, in order:
- Full VDS Update
- Safety of my family
- Preview of the Mendrisio courses
- Favorites handicapping
- Grocery Shopping
- Safety of Vueltabecco
That last item is only marginally a priority, since it's more a matter for the Swiss Guard and not really my problem. News flash: those 'Beccos multiply faster than the spiders currently taking over Seattle (I am told), so if another one goes in some Swedish stew... let's just say there's a fine line between a nice dinner and a horrible tragedy. An army of undead beccos? OK, I have a problem with that. But for now I wouldn't worry.
OK, time to start pecking away at the VDS. Thanks again to all for a wonderful, bloggable Vuelta.
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Does that mean that Vueltabecco is in retreat at the Vatican?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Woops!
Hey, he could be anywhere… in that five square miles.
ABRUZZIAM...uh oh
by Chris Fontecchio on Sep 21, 2009 7:58 AM EDT up reply actions
I would never do harm to that damn goat
But – hypothetically speaking of course – beccos goes great together with a Aglianico del Vulture.
Staring at the swim team gets you killed by a gang of dancing ninja men who know how to twirl.
by TheFigurehead on Sep 21, 2009 8:27 AM EDT up reply actions
Someone mentioned pie floaters
And since I’m a member of People for the Ethical Treatment of Pies (PETP) there’s no way I’m going to send a pie to Australia. Sending pies, especially if they’re very tasty, to countries where they use torture is wrong.
Staring at the swim team gets you killed by a gang of dancing ninja men who know how to twirl.
by TheFigurehead on Sep 21, 2009 8:37 AM EDT up reply actions
torture you say?!
shame…..
seahorse, it’s our only hope that you save all the uneducated in other parts of the word, especially north…….
That pie floater has compromised our moral highground
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Which was kind of low already from the start
Staring at the swim team gets you killed by a gang of dancing ninja men who know how to twirl.
by TheFigurehead on Sep 21, 2009 8:50 AM EDT up reply actions
Says the vulcan pie boy!
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
At least we live long and prosper
Staring at the swim team gets you killed by a gang of dancing ninja men who know how to twirl.
by TheFigurehead on Sep 21, 2009 8:55 AM EDT up reply actions
But you have pointy ears...
Mind you the ‘Toms’, Boonen and Lovqvist do too. not all bad.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Uhmmm...
Some of us have small ears. I’m told.
Staring at the swim team gets you killed by a gang of dancing ninja men who know how to twirl.
by TheFigurehead on Sep 21, 2009 9:00 AM EDT up reply actions
But men's ears grow as they age
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I'm wondering if he will be seen wearing little red shoes ;)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Are you saying the pope is mad?
Or Dorothy?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
...and my worst!
"If I were World Road Race Champion, I would wear black shorts. That probably has more to do with me being on the wiser side of 30 and understanding better that the decisions I make now never really go away. White shorts would not be something I'd be proud of...." - David Millar, in Rouleur.
What about the gnome thing? I thin I know who won it but there is going to be an official statement no?
I’m happy it wasn’’t me
Could you give us an unofficial hint?
Know it’s not me and I’m thinking you had Gesink…
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Perez who has a bike
And correct. Mine was 1. Valv 2 Evans 3 Gesink. Without bad luck this was the podium :( or better said :D
I had Samsan and Evans but not the V man
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
and they both picked Basso for 3rd
THR 3 wins and 2 wins.
that makes spot the new owner of the gnome?
I'm thinking there'll be anumber of people sighing with relief
That gnome may yet get to stay home ;)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
But you man Gesink was the standout
A very gutsy effort. He won hearts.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Frinking, that was meant for you. Aaargh!
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Tell me about it!
I’m worse when it’s the ‘last post’. Maybe that’s the problem…
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Well that's a relief!
… we were starting to get a bit worried about how you’re so easily amused ;-)
I just keep laughing in the face of adversity or humiliation..
Fortunately you can’t see me when I realise I’ve done it …again
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I love the reply function.
And yes, I knew he was going to be real good. He wanted this back and wasn;t exhausted as the rest of the field.. Ok Samsan and Valverde also hadn’t got a GT in their legs. So the podium was clear.. If I had thought longer
You made some good calls on stages
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I'm immodest to remember that by chance
I was right twice, completely by accident. Winning formula was white shorts. Rather ironic given my antipathy towards them.
And frinking, I’m hoping for a post-mortem from you. Show us your writing chops ;)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Why don't you write on emerging stars
… including or beginning with Gesink and based just on the Vuelta?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
When I have time and the energy
I’m thinking I might write about what i think is the difference between a supporter and a fan. Came to me in the surf today.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Came to you in the surf?! Oh my.
Well nothing came to me while stuck under someone’s armpit on the central line this morning, nothing at all.
"If I were World Road Race Champion, I would wear black shorts. That probably has more to do with me being on the wiser side of 30 and understanding better that the decisions I make now never really go away. White shorts would not be something I'd be proud of...." - David Millar, in Rouleur.
I'm sorry. It was actually more like a giant pond
but a sea turtle swam past ;)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Sooo... are you done writing now?
… what about now then?… No pressure… ;-)
That’s something I reckon that I’d like to think about… but am highly unlikely to start doing so independantly, for some reason…
…sooo… done yet? LOL
The writing's not the problem with this
but I have to be in the mood for the divergent opinions. You realise this is rbjhan’s fault?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
But she'll blame Cuddles ;)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Or is that 'over my dead body'?
I’m struggling over this one ;)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
No races today? Aaaaaaaaaargh! I'm going mad.
Somebody rescue me from this misery.
"If I were World Road Race Champion, I would wear black shorts. That probably has more to do with me being on the wiser side of 30 and understanding better that the decisions I make now never really go away. White shorts would not be something I'd be proud of...." - David Millar, in Rouleur.
Oh well that's nice. Though I'm not keen on Real Madrid.
"If I were World Road Race Champion, I would wear black shorts. That probably has more to do with me being on the wiser side of 30 and understanding better that the decisions I make now never really go away. White shorts would not be something I'd be proud of...." - David Millar, in Rouleur.
Well i know I'm not a mathematician but I'm thinking that's two words
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Soccer: i never saw the point. Haha!
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Of course I laughed
but only because I’m easily amused.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
You are so shallow ;)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
So you wouldn't mind if I had a hairy chest then?
"If I were World Road Race Champion, I would wear black shorts. That probably has more to do with me being on the wiser side of 30 and understanding better that the decisions I make now never really go away. White shorts would not be something I'd be proud of...." - David Millar, in Rouleur.
Haha well.. let's put it this way..
I don’t mind how she looks, but you have to gon on the street with her
I hope you apply that same standard to women ;)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Did I miss something?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Well yeah ok whatever, hottitude alright.
But I’m not shallow, oh no! ;-) Supporting Real is so common like. Athletic Bilbao baby! Hehe
"If I were World Road Race Champion, I would wear black shorts. That probably has more to do with me being on the wiser side of 30 and understanding better that the decisions I make now never really go away. White shorts would not be something I'd be proud of...." - David Millar, in Rouleur.
That's not the point. Support the underdog.
Anyway, you know my feelings about Basque boyz ;)
"If I were World Road Race Champion, I would wear black shorts. That probably has more to do with me being on the wiser side of 30 and understanding better that the decisions I make now never really go away. White shorts would not be something I'd be proud of...." - David Millar, in Rouleur.
They played well in the UEFA, er, Europa thingy the other night.
And they have lots of Xs in their names.
"If I were World Road Race Champion, I would wear black shorts. That probably has more to do with me being on the wiser side of 30 and understanding better that the decisions I make now never really go away. White shorts would not be something I'd be proud of...." - David Millar, in Rouleur.
Any team with players like Koikili Lertxundi must be supported
Not that he’s that good, but the name!
Staring at the swim team gets you killed by a gang of dancing ninja men who know how to twirl.
by TheFigurehead on Sep 21, 2009 9:01 AM EDT up reply actions
I'm glad someone gets the point.
Ustaritz Aldekoaotalora, Xabier Etxeita, Gorka Iraizoz, Xabi Etxebarria….music to my ears
"If I were World Road Race Champion, I would wear black shorts. That probably has more to do with me being on the wiser side of 30 and understanding better that the decisions I make now never really go away. White shorts would not be something I'd be proud of...." - David Millar, in Rouleur.
Muniain
Staring at the swim team gets you killed by a gang of dancing ninja men who know how to twirl.
by TheFigurehead on Sep 21, 2009 8:57 AM EDT up reply actions
Perhaps. He does appear to have aged a few years in that photo.
The first cyclist to stand up to him. And he did it in silence.
There are other things?
"If I were World Road Race Champion, I would wear black shorts. That probably has more to do with me being on the wiser side of 30 and understanding better that the decisions I make now never really go away. White shorts would not be something I'd be proud of...." - David Millar, in Rouleur.
lol
"If I were World Road Race Champion, I would wear black shorts. That probably has more to do with me being on the wiser side of 30 and understanding better that the decisions I make now never really go away. White shorts would not be something I'd be proud of...." - David Millar, in Rouleur.
Perhaps you have time for a wax? :-)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Ha! More of a shaver here....what a fine topic.
I paid particular attention to legs on Saturday. Many appear smoother than mine.
"If I were World Road Race Champion, I would wear black shorts. That probably has more to do with me being on the wiser side of 30 and understanding better that the decisions I make now never really go away. White shorts would not be something I'd be proud of...." - David Millar, in Rouleur.
I was referring (perhaps I'm not meant to) to chests.
Still laughing.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Aaaaaah! Now I see. A bit slow today ;)
"If I were World Road Race Champion, I would wear black shorts. That probably has more to do with me being on the wiser side of 30 and understanding better that the decisions I make now never really go away. White shorts would not be something I'd be proud of...." - David Millar, in Rouleur.
Oh no... hair removal raises it's ugly head again...
Albertina, come and compare legs with me, if it will make you feel better, LOL…
I don't think my leg will reach Australia...but it was a nice thought
"If I were World Road Race Champion, I would wear black shorts. That probably has more to do with me being on the wiser side of 30 and understanding better that the decisions I make now never really go away. White shorts would not be something I'd be proud of...." - David Millar, in Rouleur.
Surf, sun, little sea turtles..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Maybe it was a pie floating past..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3PycZtfns_U
Staring at the swim team gets you killed by a gang of dancing ninja men who know how to twirl.
by TheFigurehead on Sep 21, 2009 8:53 AM EDT up reply actions
OT. Are you left handed or always sad? (:
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Wondered about that just as I pushed the post key..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I always think of it as a wry smile. I like it
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
First you tell me I have chest hair and now I hear there's another woman?!
Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!
"If I were World Road Race Champion, I would wear black shorts. That probably has more to do with me being on the wiser side of 30 and understanding better that the decisions I make now never really go away. White shorts would not be something I'd be proud of...." - David Millar, in Rouleur.
Haha...good answer.
I’m off though. I have to be the one and only.
"If I were World Road Race Champion, I would wear black shorts. That probably has more to do with me being on the wiser side of 30 and understanding better that the decisions I make now never really go away. White shorts would not be something I'd be proud of...." - David Millar, in Rouleur.
Awww, how comforting
"If I were World Road Race Champion, I would wear black shorts. That probably has more to do with me being on the wiser side of 30 and understanding better that the decisions I make now never really go away. White shorts would not be something I'd be proud of...." - David Millar, in Rouleur.
Little things are often ripe with meaning...
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Word missing?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
This is a very boring answer
but i teach about it a lot and I’m also interested in things like that anyway. Am I answering your question.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I just walk right into it, don't I?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Is Loving Piti Right Now!!
He definitely gave me some good points along with Damiano, Greipel and Moncoutie.. possible Navarro too!
He's overtaken Bert
and is the current VDS MVP
considering the gamble
I’d say well deserved for all those who paid for AV….less than 10 brave souls as I remember….
Gah.
Valverde is the sole reason I’m having trouble forcing myself to do my own VDS update. That, plus if the decision does end up coming down by the end of the season, I’ll just have to redo it all anyway.
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
Cabrito Asado...
Cabrito asado usually involves crucifying the kid and planting the lengthwise skewer in the ground so that the goat extends out at an angle over a bed of coals. The goat ribs are particularly delicious.
With puree de papas and a nice Malbec.
"Jens! is my favorite rider. I love watching him handing out plates of hot, steaming suffer!" - Mahatma Gandhi
Haha I did that once
forgot to take off the spare innertubes. Man the taste of burnt rubber clashed with the malbec, I can tell you.
Vaughters tweeted
that the Devil should be the mascot of professional cycling. That’s not going to do anything to help the Garmin=evil rumors. :)
I saw that. It made me snort inwardly.
"If I were World Road Race Champion, I would wear black shorts. That probably has more to do with me being on the wiser side of 30 and understanding better that the decisions I make now never really go away. White shorts would not be something I'd be proud of...." - David Millar, in Rouleur.
Er, now this is an interesting anatomical question.
It produces an outward noise…but it my case it was more an imagined noise. Snorting in public is ill advised.
"If I were World Road Race Champion, I would wear black shorts. That probably has more to do with me being on the wiser side of 30 and understanding better that the decisions I make now never really go away. White shorts would not be something I'd be proud of...." - David Millar, in Rouleur.
Snorting in public
while the entire Cervelo Test Team is seated behind you is ill advised as well. A certain someone claims they did not snort but everyone else in the room heard it.
I'm ready for this road season to wrap up. Bring on Cross!
When you think of the number of pro-cyclists
who have pooed themselves while riding in the middle of the peloton, it’s hard to get indignant over a snort.
I think there's a story here somewhere.... ;)
"If I were World Road Race Champion, I would wear black shorts. That probably has more to do with me being on the wiser side of 30 and understanding better that the decisions I make now never really go away. White shorts would not be something I'd be proud of...." - David Millar, in Rouleur.
Why I do think there is.
Watching someone try their hardest to not snort while sitting in front of guys they’ve been ooohing and awwwing over all week is quite amusing and worth some serious laughs. Tee hee.
I'm ready for this road season to wrap up. Bring on Cross!
Thinking about this fan thing ...Lou
It’s a philosopher’s dream really. But I’m thinking there are categories: supporters, fans, partisans, snipers. And then there are the armchair warriors. It’s all about modality…
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Don't forget the devotees ;-)
I’ve seen quite a bit of that – or at least behaviour that strongly resembles it. Hell, I’ll admit that I don’t have to look very far to see it at times, LOL.
Hmm… and looking around this place… do we not collectively look very much like followers of a religion?
One thing that really fascinates me is our unique language. Heh, take our adopted symbol – \O/ . How would one go about explaining the evolution of that symbol to an ‘outsider’? “Well, there’s this cyclist called Leif Hoste, and…”
I think it's about modality
‘Devotee’ still has a benign ring, although less so than ‘supporter’. As a religion – works for me – maybe too political to go very far here, although in popular culture I go back to ‘The West Wing’ and Jed Bartlet and I feel similarly. Narrow definitions worry me. Curse of an English teacher :(
For me, the ‘snipers’ are the most disturbing. At least with those speaking in tongues, I’m prepared for what’s going to happen.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I may have missed something with the 'West Wing' reference
I dunno…?
Mmm, now you’ve got me thinking about the part played by broader cultural influences, different ‘languages of good and evil’…
I’m not sure that I have a clear picture of a ‘sniper’…?
Episode was the 'Mid-Terms'...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHaVUjjH3EI
Hope this works. The ‘snipers’ are something else again. No cultural references. just me wondering why anyone bothers continually picking at riders they essentially care nothing about. in other words, for sport .
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Sorry, this will take you out of the thread. i didn't think!
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Never mind that... where's rbjhan?!...
… LOOK! I failed to reply hierarchically! She’s gonna be beside herself!
(BTW, I always right-click and ‘open in new window’. No links take me out of the thread ;-) …)
Tonight might be French for our accountant ;)
My ‘challenge’ is the Mac – no right or left click. the issue is with the user not the Mac.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Mac has had right-click for ages
Apple’s white mouse w/ the little ball on top supports it and every regular 2-button mouse works as well. Alternatively, try Ctrl-click or ‘click and hold.’
I used to use a mouse and found I was good with the pad
Thanks though. I only ever seem to learn what serves me on the day.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Pad has "right-click" as well!
Click w/ 2 fingers at the same time. You might have to enable it in System Preferences.
Thanks. You can tell I mainly use my computer
for word processing and editing. I’m a demon on ‘Track Comments’.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Who am I kidding about 'not a cultural reference'?
Not always self-reflective unless I’m reminded.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Ah...
Like those who attack Vino, you mean? Juuust joking – I know that’s a poor example (and I also know that many do , or did, care).
But I think that you hit the nail on the head with the ‘for sport’ bit. It’s rather broad, but fitting.
On a more positive note
Is partisanship for Tony and Stuey? It is for me, although I’ll be supporting Cuddles if needs be ;)
On Vino… too much ‘sport’ has made me somewhat sympathetic.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
It's a Trinity for me
… Jens!, of course ;-)
(And with Tony… well, for me it does have moments that look a little more like Devotion, LOL)
Same! I don't think our favourite kamikaze will be there this week
I’ve asked myself who trumps who, Tony or Stuey? I’m almost relieved that in a World Championship Stuey trumps – not that I think I’ll have to put it to the test. (I may be jinxing someone saying that).
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
What a horrible thought...
I sincerely hope that the boys never put me in that position :-(.
It causes me great pain to contemplate it… but I think that we all know what colours I’d be flying (I’m sure that I’ll be deported one of these days, LOL)
Great thing about cycling
You don’t have to nail your (country’s) colours to the mast. Anyway, Switzerland’s neutral isn’t it?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Heh, two out of three ain't bad? (colours)
It still causes me some discomfort. Bit of a cultural influence at work there, as I’d imagine you can understand ;-)
(Neutral with very serious capability, or at least that used to be the case ;-)… )
In a perfect world it would be one each
Glad you aren’t a fan of green and gold either. Or I’m assuming that from the two out of three ;) Now I want rbjhan to be here. With Bert not there I’m wondering if she’s on our Tony Wagon too
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I'm not quite on the RR either
because of Stuey and Cuddles. i know I’m tilting at windmills! So who’s the man rbjhan? Not that little guy in pink you call Puppy’? ;)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
What about heart? Soul? Hormones ;)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Even if I was
I’d have chosen with only one eye on racing form. I am the ultimate non-competitor!
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Hey- it reached 35 degrees here today!
and of course, the thought “Get the blankets through the wash and on the line!” only occurred to me late in the afternoon… when the storm clouds had started gathering :-(
Ha! first rain in weeks ;)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Ah the sound of summer
Or is that cicadas?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Pssst
… did you see above, where I replied non-hierarchically? At the start of this cascade ;-).
She's checking..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
ITYM *will* win ;-)
What’s with this ‘can’ win malarkey?
And as for the RR… well why just have him in rainbows on only one type of bike? ;-)
(Glad you’re still with us, BTW. Who’d have thought that accountancy involves mortal danger?)
Ha! You're on board for jinxes.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Said it before, bears repeating...
You can’t jinx that man.
(it really does look more and more like ‘Devotion’… I’m mildly disturbed now…)
I've got two feet on the wooden floor
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
The acronym is a bridge too far..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I was waiting for you to finish that sentence ;)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Hah
I recall when the Cafe’s current colour scheme was introduced… and someone said that the place was decked out like the Aussie flag. I had conniptions! That is NOT our flag, people!
You need to speak to Frinking
He’s saying unspeakable things in the Valv piti thread ;)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
LOL!
This was about Sexybank en masse. Infinitely more serious!
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
What... the whole Trinity?!
[ambles over to the thread…]
And more...by implication ;)
Thoughtless boy..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I was having a cruise
And of course I can never resist a Frinking throwdown. It’s less serious than it was two days ago, which is an observation not a criticism.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Now it makes sense
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Oh, it's THAT sort of discussion
Yawn. Not interested.
Really, truly, honestly cannot spare the effort. The Frinkster, or anyone else, can say what they like. It don’t bother me [shrug] :-)
No not at his end of the thread
Give me credit …well a bit ;)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
'eh?
What’s not at his end of the thread? If it were a ‘live race thread’, there’d be a whole lot of people reaching for the fire extinguisher…
When you've marked as much as me
It’s amazing what you can ignore ;)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Frinkster, I AM being nice here
Trust me on this ;-)
It distinctly looks like you blasphemed … (the holy Trinity, you know… Stuey, Jens! and Tony).
If I remotely cared about such talk and speculation, I could get a whole lot less nice ;-)
Can't charm your way out of this one
Ha!
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
What are you trying to say?
Just saw your… ridocoulous and very offensive statement..
Can we IP ban her?
No need to apologise, it's all good!
Like I said, it doesn’t bother me ;-). I know that some folks get wound up with … ‘D’-word… discussions. I’m not one of them :-)
(which is lucky for you… considering that we’re talking about the Trinity here… Heh, now if you were to have said something critical about the colour of Tony’s shorts, that would be another matter entirely – I’d be jumping in with all guns blazing, LOL)
And think about Puppy in them
It’ll be a Grabsch double. ;)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I'm trying to work out who
the ‘she’ is here?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Looks like rbjhan
is referring to herself in the third person?
Do you read Peter Fitzsimons?
Sportspeople have a sad habit of it ;)
The skinsuit photo is a 10! It’s all about the angles.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
No... should I?
(and I think it’s actually a ‘100’… it says so, right on his… motor…)
He can be a prat sometimes
but good sports journalist and his books on Kokoda and tobruk are stunning.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
What worries me more is we
keep moving to the right.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Echelons..we need echelons
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Do you think we all have a complacency gene?
is it the weather?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Did someone mention my name?
It’s his own fault!
"If I were World Road Race Champion, I would wear black shorts. That probably has more to do with me being on the wiser side of 30 and understanding better that the decisions I make now never really go away. White shorts would not be something I'd be proud of...." - David Millar, in Rouleur.
All part of his charm ;)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Is that what you call it?
"If I were World Road Race Champion, I would wear black shorts. That probably has more to do with me being on the wiser side of 30 and understanding better that the decisions I make now never really go away. White shorts would not be something I'd be proud of...." - David Millar, in Rouleur.
From my perspective, yes.
Hilarious…and of course it wasn’t my hairy chest that was the subject ;)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Hang on, you have a hairy chest too?!
"If I were World Road Race Champion, I would wear black shorts. That probably has more to do with me being on the wiser side of 30 and understanding better that the decisions I make now never really go away. White shorts would not be something I'd be proud of...." - David Millar, in Rouleur.
I'd meant to keep that a secret ;(
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Excellent idea.
I’m obviously not going to start it, because it will look like a recurrence of my little ‘problem’;)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I've figured it out!
rbjhan secretly thinks that Tony looks magnificent in white!
It’s obvious, no?… because she knows that every time she tries to stir me up about it, she gets presented with visual evidence in support of my case…
Yup, it makes sense now ;-)
See my tagline. I have nothing else to add.
"If I were World Road Race Champion, I would wear black shorts. That probably has more to do with me being on the wiser side of 30 and understanding better that the decisions I make now never really go away. White shorts would not be something I'd be proud of...." - David Millar, in Rouleur.
Albertina, you have to play the game
Work can’t be that busy ;0
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
It's been irritating-busy today.
Lots if bitty things to do and never enough time in between to get down to anything major. Now I’m waiting for someone to turn up for a tutorial. She’s late.
"If I were World Road Race Champion, I would wear black shorts. That probably has more to do with me being on the wiser side of 30 and understanding better that the decisions I make now never really go away. White shorts would not be something I'd be proud of...." - David Millar, in Rouleur.
I'm always happy when you feel you have to prove it.
But I’m not averse to seeing his face either except in podium shots. Not that he doesn’t look nice, but they’re a tad boring
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
What
The first one is my version of 100 ;)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
People, take note
Conversations like these are what you eventually will get if you decide to ship a bunch of criminals to a remote island.
Staring at the swim team gets you killed by a gang of dancing ninja men who know how to twirl.
by TheFigurehead on Sep 22, 2009 12:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Gah.
Isn’t there a race on, somewhere??
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
I'm enacting the Tour de Livingroom
with 10 pieces of pasta as riders and a can of chickpeas as the Mavic neutral support-car.
The Penne in the breakaway has a four minute lead with 78km to the finish. A rider from Team Fusilli looked like he was going to bridge the gap but he got a mechanical and the can of chickpeas botched the repairjob. Looks like it’s sure to end in a sprint now. Bah.
I'd kill for a live feed.
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
You ought to watch out for the spaghetti...good at bridging gaps
"If I were World Road Race Champion, I would wear black shorts. That probably has more to do with me being on the wiser side of 30 and understanding better that the decisions I make now never really go away. White shorts would not be something I'd be proud of...." - David Millar, in Rouleur.
Ladies and gentlemen, I give you...
Rigatony
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
34 km to go now
Pipe Rigate have gone to the front. Gap coming down rapidly. The Penne is looking decidedly al’dente as he rounds the sofa corner.
The tension is reaching the boiling point.
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
On the finishing circuits now
3 laps around the scenic coffee-table. The riders are visibly disgusted with the organizers apparent failure to vacuum the course before the race. Their excuse: “We were busy making apple pie”
And talk about road furniture...
Throughout the stage all I kept on thinking was: ‘don’t finish second, you can’t finish second again’.--Heinrich Haussler
And more! Utterly hilarious.
"If I were World Road Race Champion, I would wear black shorts. That probably has more to do with me being on the wiser side of 30 and understanding better that the decisions I make now never really go away. White shorts would not be something I'd be proud of...." - David Millar, in Rouleur.
You know, verklighetens folk would have used alcohol in this situation
Staring at the swim team gets you killed by a gang of dancing ninja men who know how to twirl.
by TheFigurehead on Sep 22, 2009 12:51 PM EDT up reply actions
I laughed out loud at work and got in trouble!
So worth it though! Good stuff Jens!
I'm ready for this road season to wrap up. Bring on Cross!
Haha, Drew spent 16 points on Tagliatelle and he was DNF
He wouldn’t have had a chance in the sprint even if I hadn’t trampled on him on my way to the kitchen.
Ahh, Marshall's Pasta. Now they have pedigree!
"If I were World Road Race Champion, I would wear black shorts. That probably has more to do with me being on the wiser side of 30 and understanding better that the decisions I make now never really go away. White shorts would not be something I'd be proud of...." - David Millar, in Rouleur.
Really messy sprint
The winner was Alejandro Farfalle but I would await the test results because rumors are he is on the tomato-sauce.
Bolognese said his legs were like spaghetti at the end
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Play gneiss Mark.
"Jens! is my favorite rider. I love watching him handing out plates of hot, steaming suffer!" - Mahatma Gandhi
And to think I've missed like 3-4 months of this!
It sure feels good to know the gang’s still all here! :-)
I'm ready for this road season to wrap up. Bring on Cross!
full 24 hour operation now
ain’t the GATT wonderful
It most certainly is!
I’ve missed you guys!
I'm ready for this road season to wrap up. Bring on Cross!
So this morning I thought that the apocalypse had come
Seriously. This was the view from my balcony at about 6:45 this morning. (advertising sign obscured, ‘cause they ain’t paying me!)
I was a bit freaked out, but did not realise what was going on until I left for work. Walking to the train station, I couldn’t help but notice a layer of red dust covering every friggin’ thing. Here’s an article on it: http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/09/23/2693955.htm
Now of course, not realising the extent of what was going on, I left windows in my flat open when I left for work :-(. Oh_My_God. A fine layer of red dust – you guessed it – over every friggin’ thing. Everything. And the smell… now don’t get me wrong, I have no objection to the red dust smell. I’ve smelt it many times when I’ve been travelled inland, it’s actually quite a pleasant smell to me. (I don’t know if it it something unique to Australia- I’d imagine not. Folks from dry areas in other parts of the world might have an idea about what I mean). I like the smell…but right now I am finding it very disturbing. It is just not a smell that I associate with the kitchen of my suburban Sydney flat. (or the bathroom. Or the bedroom. Or my goddamned bed, FFS!)
Oh my! This made the BBC news this morning.
Isn’t it rather uncomfortable going out at all in that stuff? I feel sure my contact lenses would hate it!
"If I were World Road Race Champion, I would wear black shorts. That probably has more to do with me being on the wiser side of 30 and understanding better that the decisions I make now never really go away. White shorts would not be something I'd be proud of...." - David Millar, in Rouleur.
My sinuses are Not Happy, let me tell you!
And it was rather unpleasant having to try to remove a film of red dust, every time that I had ventured outside :-(. I’m lucky, though – I’m not terribly prone to allergy unpleasantness, and I do not have asthma or the like. A lot of people were missing from my workplace today, poor buggers.
I’m just trying to be calm about the interior of my flat right now, LOL. I cannot possibly remove all the dust this evening. And really, there isn’t a lot of point in trying – because although it isn’t red and hazy outside anymore, it will still be floating around, of course. I’ve cleaned all of the working surfaces and stuff in the kitchen, and I’ll change the sheets on my bed before I retire… but as for the rest, I’m going to have to try to live with it until Friday. EXCEPT FOR THIS FRIGGING KEYBOARD, AAAAARGH! (‘scuse me, I’m gonna vacuum my keyboard now…)
Ugh, nightmare!
"If I were World Road Race Champion, I would wear black shorts. That probably has more to do with me being on the wiser side of 30 and understanding better that the decisions I make now never really go away. White shorts would not be something I'd be proud of...." - David Millar, in Rouleur.
Wow.
When I lived in Rome you would get a bit of this with the scirocco, dust from the Sahara, basically. But nothing even remotely as dramatic as that. The worst thing would be the rain in, say, September, kind of filthy looking stuff, & then you would look more closely & see it was actually carrying little grains fo sand.
I woke about 6am and couldn't go back to sleep
It was pretty freaky, until I remembered the weather report had forecast strong winds and figured out that it must be dirt. The colour was just amazing though, before it faded. I felt like I was on Mars!
I saw lots of people with face masks, although I didn’t find it hard to breath at all.
My windows were closed, but I can still smell dust now. Must be terrible having all over everything!
How is life on the planet Arrakis?
Staring at the swim team gets you killed by a gang of dancing ninja men who know how to twirl.
by TheFigurehead on Sep 23, 2009 11:41 AM EDT up reply actions
Come with me Jimbo, let us plant a thumper...
… plant our makerhooks and ride on the back of Shai Hulud to Sietch Tabr. But if you think I’m mingling water with you, your sick in the head my friend.
"Jens! is my favorite rider. I love watching him handing out plates of hot, steaming suffer!" - Mahatma Gandhi
When you get to Amsterdam
go to the Bulldog Leidseplein and ask for “the spice”. It might just turn you into the Kwisatz Haderach…
Great set of photos
http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2009/09/dust_storm_in_australia.html
(I don’t own shares, honest!)
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