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There was one vital member of the 2010 Fan of Dan club missing in the last thread. This oversight has now been resolved. I bring you the latest.....and I believe crashdan's favorite Fan of Dan member...the amazing Emilia Fahlin (HTC-Columbia).

Emilia Fahlin

Stay healthy Dan you have some fans to meet!

Emilia Fahlin

Emilia was recently ill but she is feeling much better now, She is looking forward to racing San Dimas and Redlands...and of course meeting our very own crashdan.

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By the powers vested in me

by the Universal Life Church, invoking the spirit of Gonzo and the flame of eternal hope, in sickness and in health, in good times and in bad, with liberty and fraternity for all, I hereby bless this unholy union. Ramen.

by Jimbo... on Mar 13, 2010 1:05 AM EST reply actions  

Seriously

What did the man do to deserve this attention? ;-)

Gerrie Kneteman: If a football player falls he shouts for his mother, if a cyclist falls he yells for his bike.

by Lopex on Mar 13, 2010 2:05 AM EST reply actions  

This is fantastic

as in ‘the stuff of fantasy’.

Well done to all concerned.

by Drongo on Mar 13, 2010 2:26 AM EST reply actions  

well put

f’in Dan

I'm feverished, or the way you want to spell it

by plinytheelder on Mar 13, 2010 10:14 AM EST up reply actions  

Wow

it’s like the whole world is in love. With Dan.

"The only pain I got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is." Edvald Boasson Hagen

by Chris... on Mar 13, 2010 2:30 AM EST reply actions  

Project time

So since it’s clearly On, and we have some time, I think we as a community need to face up to some important responsibilities. Never in the history of cycloblogging has a guy been more in need of a KILLER opening line. Anything less, and the dream will evaporate like a drop of cytomax from a bidon on the overheated tarmac of downtown Gap. If he says “Hi, I’m Dan” he will not only end the dream, he will seriously damage this poor, lovely cyclist. This innocent young Swede who has been led to believe that out there is not just another guy, but… well, the right man for his time and place.

So get to work.

"The only pain I got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is." Edvald Boasson Hagen

by Chris... on Mar 13, 2010 2:36 AM EST reply actions  

Briljiant!

It's fun to beat Cancellara--Edvald Boasson Hagen

by majope on Mar 13, 2010 12:54 PM EST up reply actions  

I knew you'd be prowling here

I refuse to reveal the location of this Becco sanctuary

Moo

by Willj on Mar 13, 2010 12:58 PM EST up reply actions  

The fence is to keep Jens out.

It's fun to beat Cancellara--Edvald Boasson Hagen

by majope on Mar 13, 2010 1:00 PM EST up reply actions  

They know

that, with rampaging Swedes and what-not,
a Becco’s time is not long in this world.

by R Mc on Mar 13, 2010 4:58 PM EST up reply actions  

you must be from outer space…

I'm feverished, or the way you want to spell it

by plinytheelder on Mar 13, 2010 10:16 AM EST up reply actions  

Do full length Abba dance routines

complete in costume still impress people in Sweden. Or have they grown out of their Bacofoil pants?

by Monty. on Mar 13, 2010 1:30 PM EST up reply actions  

Got it!

But first I’ll need 2 pairs of XL grey pantyhose and; what are you Dan? a 40R? OK, about 6 yards of upholstery foam and a handful of silver glitter.

"Italians often mock me for not enjoying tighter clothing" - willj

by swells on Mar 13, 2010 9:06 AM EST via mobile reply actions  

Is that your bicycle?

It’s pretty, can I touch it?

I may be a bitch, but I'm not your bitch.

by bethie on Mar 13, 2010 9:38 AM EST reply actions  

she is definitely cute enough

for her own thread.

Dan, did you send Emilia flowers when she was ill? (hint)

Moo

by Willj on Mar 13, 2010 9:50 AM EST reply actions  

OK

here’s the plan.

Steph and Lyne detain Emilia, mention your friend Dan is around. Dan, you roll up on the cycle. Don’t say anything. Look her up and down. Hand her a helmet.

Oh, and your bike should be loud. Shoot a hole in the muffler. In fact, shoot a hole in the seat too. It’s fine if she thinks you’re nice, but much better if she thinks you’re dangerous.

"The only pain I got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is." Edvald Boasson Hagen

by Chris... on Mar 13, 2010 10:40 AM EST reply actions  

fantastic

I'm feverished, or the way you want to spell it

by plinytheelder on Mar 13, 2010 11:00 AM EST up reply actions  

That's an excellent plan.

Except it requires a working motorcycle.

by Sui Juris on Mar 13, 2010 12:54 PM EST up reply actions  

Hey, wait a minute...

You hurt me as much as you hurt him. What did I do to deserve this? sniff.

by Megabeth on Mar 13, 2010 7:54 PM EST up reply actions  

If it helps

I love your vegetable site :-)

"Woof, woof, woof! That's my other dog imitation."

by Drew... on Mar 13, 2010 8:05 PM EST up reply actions  

oh, if that's it, then

settle in, Megabeth, it’s going to be a long year of torment . . .

by Sui Juris on Mar 14, 2010 9:33 AM EDT up reply actions  

I believe the phrase is

‘game on’?

"Woof, woof, woof! That's my other dog imitation."

by Drew... on Mar 14, 2010 9:52 AM EDT up reply actions  

Trust me.

The 51/416 is not going to last. If history is any indication, I start off strong, then the dudes on my team decide to get hurt in crashes, get mono, or just plain suck for the rest of the year.

by Megabeth on Mar 14, 2010 11:11 AM EDT up reply actions  

Ugh.

See, it’s happening already. I just dropped from 51 to 100 in one day.

by Megabeth on Mar 14, 2010 11:13 AM EDT up reply actions  

So as a perspective sponsor,

I shouldn’t take the plunge with Team Sink Fister?

"Woof, woof, woof! That's my other dog imitation."

by Drew... on Mar 14, 2010 11:15 AM EDT up reply actions  

Heh.

Ask Dan. He’s familiar with The Sink Fister philosophy.

by Megabeth on Mar 14, 2010 11:35 AM EDT up reply actions  

Well, I dropped to 434:th

This season has has just started of as a big hot stinking pile of manure, results-wise. Every rider I like is permanently parked in the grupetto while the stinking dopers rack up the wins.

I’m going to be a bitter man if luck doesn’t turn in the next few weeks. Just stand a few inches more to the left of Sui and there is less risk of becoming collateral damage.

by Jens on Mar 14, 2010 12:31 PM EDT up reply actions  

Maybe we need some new rule

that at random times in the season the rider leading our VDS should just lose all his points. If that bastard tops the table again at the end of the year then I’m going to start watching Roller Derby instead.

by Monty. on Mar 14, 2010 5:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

Jens

Teach Dan some nice Swedish phrases. That is sure to work.

by Jimbo... on Mar 13, 2010 11:02 AM EST reply actions  

Hey, babycakes.

Want to go to IKEA in my Saab?

"Italians often mock me for not enjoying tighter clothing" - willj

by swells on Mar 13, 2010 11:44 AM EST up reply actions  

Take it easy there, Frinkster

Staring at the swim team gets you killed by a gang of dancing ninja men who know how to twirl.

by TheFigurehead on Mar 13, 2010 12:20 PM EST up reply actions  

wow

Salty gibberish.

"The only pain I got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is." Edvald Boasson Hagen

by Chris... on Mar 13, 2010 12:46 PM EST up reply actions  

How about this

Får jag låna din handduk, slå min bil bara en vattenbuffel

by Jimbo... on Mar 13, 2010 12:27 PM EST up reply actions  

This one is actually very useful, Jimbo has quite the velvet tongue

Here’ a helpful phonetic version for Dan:
“Four yarg low-na dinn hah-nd duke, slow minn biel bah-rah enn vat-tenbuh-fell”

by Jens on Mar 13, 2010 12:38 PM EST up reply actions  

Or

Jag vet en restaurang som serverar vattenbuffel

"The only pain I got time for is the pain I put on fools who don't know what time it is." Edvald Boasson Hagen

by Chris... on Mar 13, 2010 12:47 PM EST up reply actions  

noooo,

I wanted to hear Dan ask her to hit his car a waterbuffalo.

Also, seeing Emilia’s preferences, is it unreasonable to expect Dan to learn dutch and grow long blond hair before Redlands?

by Jens on Mar 13, 2010 12:55 PM EST up reply actions  

No unreasonable

Unlikely, but not unreasonable.

"Woof, woof, woof! That's my other dog imitation."

by Drew... on Mar 13, 2010 1:13 PM EST up reply actions  

Dan speaks German

And he has a the facial hair of a young Colonel Sanders. Does Emilia like fried chicken?

by Jimbo... on Mar 13, 2010 10:07 PM EST up reply actions  

Do you think Frinking could come along and label everyone please?

…just for my entertainment.

"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'

by Seahorse on Mar 14, 2010 5:05 AM EST up reply actions  

FWIW

I could positively identify Jimbo, Drew, Dan, Elvisgoat, and Chris in that photo. Give me a bit of artistic license and we’re adding jsallee, gravelroad, and itswells.

Unsurprisingly, none of them are on the very front row.

by Sui Juris on Mar 14, 2010 7:21 PM EDT up reply actions  

Holy smokes!

That E-goat is a ringer!

"Italians often mock me for not enjoying tighter clothing" - willj

by swells on Mar 15, 2010 7:03 AM EDT up reply actions  

That's me over your shoulder (in the glasses)...

although I can’t recall why I’m smiling.

"Italians often mock me for not enjoying tighter clothing" - willj

by swells on Mar 15, 2010 1:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

Probably something Frinky said

who, by the way, is sitting middle far left

by Jimbo... on Mar 15, 2010 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

Dude.

That’s Crashdan. Totally.

by Megabeth on Mar 15, 2010 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions  

Oops

Meant back row far left

by Jimbo... on Mar 15, 2010 3:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

I'm top, far right

still don’t think it was fair of tedvdw to stand on Lopex to make him look taller.

by Jens on Mar 15, 2010 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

I took the photo

(my moustache was too lame)

Moo

by Willj on Mar 15, 2010 4:38 PM EDT up reply actions  

Dude..

I looked like this when the picture was taken

I would say it is Ursula

by Frinking on Mar 15, 2010 3:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

damn you Dan!

i’m starting the Jealous Of Dan club if anyone is interested.

"Ants don’t worry, they operate like a fantastic team, they accept obstacles and deal with them in a positive manner, they don’t complain and remain positive. An ant doesn’t work on emotion, is proactive and always chooses the ant role."

by ant1 on Mar 15, 2010 9:37 AM EDT reply actions  

I'm already jealous of Will

so I may as well join the Jealous of Dan club.

"It's a lovely thing, feeling that momentum. If you're lucky, it's also about grace." Tim Winton

by sminer on Mar 15, 2010 11:53 PM EDT up reply actions  

No way.

Will? Will has worked for the jealousy. Dan? I still can’t figure out what the hell Dan has done to deserve this.

by Sui Juris on Mar 16, 2010 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions  

there is no justice in the world

"Ants don’t worry, they operate like a fantastic team, they accept obstacles and deal with them in a positive manner, they don’t complain and remain positive. An ant doesn’t work on emotion, is proactive and always chooses the ant role."

by ant1 on Mar 16, 2010 3:33 PM EDT up reply actions  

Well, not being that scrupulous...

I don’t care how they got what I want, I just want what they got.

"It's a lovely thing, feeling that momentum. If you're lucky, it's also about grace." Tim Winton

by sminer on Mar 16, 2010 4:18 PM EDT up reply actions  

correct me if i'm wrong, but

i think it should be a new rule that whenever i click on a fanpost/shot, the first thing i should see is Emilia. if, for some crazy reason, you want to talk about something other than Emilia, feel free to then go into whatever cycling (un)related thing you want, but at least start with Emilia.

am i wrong here?

"Ants don’t worry, they operate like a fantastic team, they accept obstacles and deal with them in a positive manner, they don’t complain and remain positive. An ant doesn’t work on emotion, is proactive and always chooses the ant role."

by ant1 on Mar 16, 2010 4:51 PM EDT reply actions  

Ha!

We’ll get our geniuses right on that.

by gavia on Mar 16, 2010 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions  

I vote for ant1 to be Editor at PdC

"It's a lovely thing, feeling that momentum. If you're lucky, it's also about grace." Tim Winton

by sminer on Mar 16, 2010 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions  

No Ant1, you're not wrong

"Woof, woof, woof! That's my other dog imitation."

by Drew... on Mar 16, 2010 6:41 PM EDT reply actions  

I'd just like to point out that Steph isn't doing this for me...

… she’s doing it for the women’s peloton :D

I miss Paolo Bettini. That is all.

by crashdan on Mar 17, 2010 12:44 PM EDT reply actions   1 recs

nice

that comment gets a rec.

"Ants don’t worry, they operate like a fantastic team, they accept obstacles and deal with them in a positive manner, they don’t complain and remain positive. An ant doesn’t work on emotion, is proactive and always chooses the ant role."

by ant1 on Mar 17, 2010 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions  

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