Holiday Wishes
by Jen See on Dec 20, 2011 12:29 PM EST
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It's the holiday time of year, you know that time when we write letters to Santa and the dreidel and ask for our hearts' desires. It's also almost the new year, and that means more bike racing. Really, could it just start already? I'm kind of afeared that Twitter is going to explode if there isn't some bike racing soon, actually.
Anyway, if you were to write to Santa or the dreidel or the Christmas bush or Poseidon or whatever holiday gift-bringing entity you like to write to, what cycling gifts for the coming year would you ask for?
Really, this needs more crayons. But you get the idea, right?
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Thanks Jen, happy holidays.
My wish would be for round trip tickets to Brussels some time in early April…
As a consilation though, a soft tail 29er would be nice too..
"..In Belgium for sure they would try to stop the train."
Peter Van Petegem
Oooh, new bikes are always awesome.
Riding a carbon hardtail 29er at the moment and it’s good times for sure.
~ Gavia ~
I don't even dream big (carbon or soft tail)...I got a chance to ride a low end Specialized 29er (my first time on a 29er) and I loved it...
Happy Holidays folks!
by JustJoshinYa on Dec 21, 2011 9:11 AM EST up reply actions
yeah
I like the 29er feel for a lot of stuff. There are a few places I don’t like it as much as my 26er, but they’re pretty cool.
~ Gavia ~
mountain bikes
with either 29 inch or 26 inch wheels. 26 being the standard most people are used to, 29 the new hot thing in mountainbiking. all the big brands started selling some 29 models 2 or 3 years ago.
"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."
A 29er mountain bike
has bigger wheels. The numbers relate to the wheel size.
So, I have one of these on loan at the moment to ride.
The 26er is the more traditional mountain bike, that you’re used to seeing. I like it a bit better in rocky technical stuff than the 29er. And the handling is a little quicker with the small wheels. A light 29er, though, they’re pretty fun.
~ Gavia ~
To add,
what they call 29" wheels on the MTB, are exactly the same size rims as 28" on the road bike. So it’s a cross between an MTB and a cyclocross bike.
"Beer helps." -- Ant1.
depends on conditions
I’m currently running 2.0" on the 29er I have. That’s how it came to me.
~ Gavia ~
That this is actually true and we can get on with REAL cycling news.
~ The photographer formerly known as Fred
by Christopher See on Dec 20, 2011 1:05 PM EST reply actions
Disregard (?)
The masthead is todays date, while the article is dated last January and is obviously not current once it’s read.
~ The photographer formerly known as Fred
by Christopher See on Dec 20, 2011 1:29 PM EST up reply actions
I would wish
for the little, orange PdC logo to appear in my hot links toolbar next to “PdC” instead of the default MS IE bleh-ness.
yes, you bring this onto yourself
by tgsgirl on Dec 21, 2011 3:00 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
Maybe it's just me
but I’d wish for arms before I’d wish for a flat stomach.
(Or maybe one’s conducive to the other…can’t shove groceries down your neck with no arms).
I'd wish for not Bart Simpson's haircut
All I've had today is, like, six gummy bears and some scotch.
Or
an eyebrow trimmer.
De cross gaat out that door.
by Chris Fontecchio on Dec 20, 2011 4:51 PM EST up reply actions
How else can you enforce your worldview unless you have arms?
All I've had today is, like, six gummy bears and some scotch.
by Drew Davis on Dec 20, 2011 7:10 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Exactly
I mean, can you picture Roosevelt shaking Chamberlain by the shoulders if he didn’t have arms?
De cross gaat out that door.
by Chris Fontecchio on Dec 21, 2011 12:53 AM EST up reply actions
I think that's a new record for referencing Hitler in an armless sub-thread?
I'm not just a smartarse. Other parts of me are sometimes clever as well.
by omnevelnihil on Dec 21, 2011 5:43 AM EST up reply actions
Hmmm
There was an old record for referencing Hitler in an armless sub-thread?
Now you guys are worrying me.
We keep records for everything.
We’re kind of like the Giro jerseys.
I'm not just a smartarse. Other parts of me are sometimes clever as well.
by omnevelnihil on Dec 22, 2011 1:54 AM EST up reply actions
i don't want much for next year
12 months of riding
11 road gears for shifting
10 mtb gears for (also) shifting
9 man french WC team
8 lululemon world cup victories
7 stages in colorado (in person)
6 days of track racing
5 exciting monuments
4 mountain top finishes (per GT)
3 french classics wins
2 (w)VDS wins
and a partridge in a pear tree
"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 Dec 20, 2011 1:58 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
not really
i just needed something that started with 11. i hear shimano’s going to turn it up to 11 too. 10’s more than good enough for me. i’ll upgrade when they get to 13.
"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."
I misread # 3 as 3 french classic twins.
Couldn’t wait to see where that went.
All I've had today is, like, six gummy bears and some scotch.
Will you need to get a new chain/parts to accomodate this?
I was looking at Campy 11 Athena for my new Colnago, went with the Shimano in the end but may want to upgrade to a better set and 11sp.
'zactly...
my 2×10 Chorus from 2002 (oh the horrors.. it’s over 10 years old..) works splendidly, I’d never consider one more gear in the middle “better” really. SRAM seems to think 2×10 is fine as well, and I agree, so Rival went on my crosser. More is not always better. At what price is the 11th gear obtained anyway? Thinner chains? With more proprietary connections to wear out and be replaced?
If they were to pay me to ride it and provide the gear it’s great (but I’m no pro), but I would not be running out to “upgrade”.
~ The photographer formerly known as Fred
by Christopher See on Dec 21, 2011 11:48 AM EST up reply actions
2x9 Ultegra
And fucking proud of it.
Though I will switch to 2×10 next year cause it’s time for a new drive train.
All I've had today is, like, six gummy bears and some scotch.
You're lucky.
When I were a lad, 10-speed bike meant 5 at the back, 2 at the front.
But you know, we were happy in those days, though we were poor.
Did you eat poison 3 times a day and sleep in a hole in the road?
Cause that’s what we did, and we loved it.
All I've had today is, like, six gummy bears and some scotch.
Wishes are free, right?
Ponies!
Badger, badger, badger, badger, badger, badger...
by TheFigurehead on Dec 20, 2011 2:42 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Ooooh, a new mountain bike
Saving for this but wouldn’t mind an upgrade…
Also, tubulars for racing cross. Make that 4 sets – two with intermediate tread, 2 with mud tires.
And a spare cross bike.
Also, more watts.
I NEED MOAR MUD
Me
I’d settle for a good 25mm road tubular. Like, yesterday.
De cross gaat out that door.
by Chris Fontecchio on Dec 20, 2011 4:50 PM EST up reply actions
Pave Evo CG's
24’s are close enough, right?
"I’m pretty disappointed, but if this is what people want to see, a race decided on a downhill," Andy Schleck said. "I don’t think that. A finish like this should not be allowed."
Vittorias run narrow
So I bet they’re more like 23s…
I NEED MOAR MUD
by Douglas Ansel on Dec 21, 2011 8:28 AM EST up reply actions
MMmmmmmm, 25mm tubulars.
I’ll swap out spare cross bike for that. I swear, when I have tubie rims, I will race on 25s.
I NEED MOAR MUD
by Douglas Ansel on Dec 21, 2011 8:28 AM EST up reply actions
I'd love my PdC Kit to arrive in time for a holiday trainer session (hopefully high probability).
Maybe a nice 10C Christmas Day so I can finally ride my new bike outside (low probability).
And for good measure, a Garmin GPS bike computer (no chance).
Happy holidays to all from the Great White North. koo oo koo koo koo oo koo koo!
I'd rather be riding
To break 6:45 up Boxhill
And to figure out how to shave the hair on my knee caps without cutting myself
& bend your knees
"I’m hoping for the Mortirolo-Gavia combination, then we can ride down to Bormio for ice cream." Emma Pooley on the Giro Donne
fortunately I don't really have hair
on the back of my knee ;-)
"I’m hoping for the Mortirolo-Gavia combination, then we can ride down to Bormio for ice cream." Emma Pooley on the Giro Donne
That is the toughest place to get though, Ted's dead on.
All I've had today is, like, six gummy bears and some scotch.
Aaah so simple...!!!
a trip around the world to see every single race I wish for and have enough time to ride my bicycle around those places with people from PdC…!!!
Strava...? Mission accomplished.TOP 10..? I am not pushing it.. But....
I just want some Barbies.
And new bike shoes.
Oh, and decent results for my favorite riders. That’s not too much to ask, is it?
Luxembourg is very close to Belgium--Frank Schleck
No, I don't think so at all.
Hey Winter Festival Fairy thingy! Bring more Barbies! XOXOXO.
~ Gavia ~
I just want some more Barbie stories!
And a chapter of Cabin Boy Jens!
Aka Pigeons!
by Sarah Connolly on Dec 21, 2011 9:56 AM EST up reply actions
Albertina's gonna be pissed
when she finds out you want to ban euskatel from the peloton.
"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."
Can I ask for
fewer temper tantrums and lame arguments on Twitter?
Really, people, some of these things should really be settled in private, no?
~ Gavia ~
Quite.
I can’t be doing with endless fending & proving these days. Unfollow! Unfollow! Unfollow!
Merry Christmas! ;-)
"I’m hoping for the Mortirolo-Gavia combination, then we can ride down to Bormio for ice cream." Emma Pooley on the Giro Donne
yes, I'm too harsh ;-)
"I’m hoping for the Mortirolo-Gavia combination, then we can ride down to Bormio for ice cream." Emma Pooley on the Giro Donne
I try to be optimistic
like, maybe this is a passing phase? So, mute instead of unfollow :D
~ Gavia ~
ah, inevitably I'll re-follow once the racing starts... :-)
"I’m hoping for the Mortirolo-Gavia combination, then we can ride down to Bormio for ice cream." Emma Pooley on the Giro Donne
can I ask for more tantrums?
Or will that undo your wish?
by tgsgirl on Dec 21, 2011 3:05 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions
to name a few...
A better showing in VDS
that my new zealand bike trip comes to fruition –
the full week off for the USAPCC
more dancing Leenoos pics
and safe riding for each and every one of us
Ooo, NZ sounds rather fun
I hear that it’s mid summer right now.
A few weeks in February is the plan
my company offers a 1 month paid sabbatical for every 5 years of service to recharge. I somehow made it and plan to take full advantage.
Crazy talk
February is one of the longest months. Not as long as September, but a lot longer than May.
Badger, badger, badger, badger, badger, badger...
by TheFigurehead on Dec 21, 2011 6:18 AM EST up reply actions
Nah, it's actually 20 consecutive work days off, just needs to be taken w/in a year of your 5 yr anniversary
But definitely one of the more awesome perks I’ve been afforded in my workflife.
Paid sabbatical?!
Many do unpaid, but paid is awesome!
New Zealand... so jealous.
What’s your route?
Start fast, finish fast, and hope you're fast enough-- Cadel Evans
South Island is the plan for riding
I’ll be part of a tour group – so I’ll go where they tell me to go and I’ll like it. : )
I will get a few days on the north island visiting friends of mine & my sister. I’ve never been, so do you have any must-see’s?
If you're there between 22 and 26th
there’s this little race …that might benefit from a bit of on the spot reporting
A Garmin Edge 500!
Its the only thing I actually wanted that was remotely close to the Christmas budget. This one will happen. Don’t tell the Wife I know ’cause like its supposed to be a surprise and stuff.
Stuff I am not going to get but would like;
More time to ride (has to wait till all my kids are in full time school September 2014)
A new road bike. Waiting till I have more time to ride. See above.
A Mountain within 40 Km of my house. (If you can figure this one out without moving my house your talents are wasted on this kind of stuff)
'When playing a game, the goal is to win, but it is the goal that is important, not the winning' - Dr. Reiner Knizia
by bought with blood on Dec 20, 2011 6:36 PM EST reply actions
I figured this out long ago
just put all the garbage in one place. For the whole town. Soon you’ll have a mountain.
we have such a bump, really a bunny hill, people actually pay to slide down it for 5-10 seconds.
What I really want is something with 6-10 kM of like 7-9%. Oh and Granite would be nice. however if you can convince all the NIMBY people to get on board and build the thing, and finish it with Dirt eventually, I promise to ride it.
'When playing a game, the goal is to win, but it is the goal that is important, not the winning' - Dr. Reiner Knizia
by bought with blood on Dec 23, 2011 3:49 PM EST up reply actions
The Dutch beat you to that idea
with the VAMberg and they even race bikes over it for the Ronde van Drenthe
I'd quite like the motivation to sort out my decrepit bike & start riding it a bit again.
& hate it enough to justify starting to save for a decent one…
"I’m hoping for the Mortirolo-Gavia combination, then we can ride down to Bormio for ice cream." Emma Pooley on the Giro Donne
Thanks Jen for all the hard work and entertainment this year. I've been doing a bit of bike shopping of a different kind and was going to do a fanpost, but maybe here is better.r
Did any of you realise that many aid agencies have gifts that are sent to your friend…like buying a goat or a pig or friut trees or educating a girl. They also have bikes!
http://www.charitygifts.com.au/
For instance, it costs $120.00 for a bike for a birth attendant through CARE Australia. (My manic bike riding friend is getting that.) Anyway, I have decided that where people appear to have everything, then gifts through an aid organisation is a good thing.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
PS.The site I've pasted above is not just for Australian aid organisations. It includes things like Oxfam and UNICEF.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I am fairly conservative person.
So I wish for no changes at least in PdC
I wish to see all my old PdC friends in the Café every day! Don’t disappear folks, please!
Every one of you bringing something unique to this site.
Best wishes to everyone!
" I like that Cav got his wins…"
JJY 10/20/11
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Ah that's so sweet.
Stopped me from posting my big greedy list of things to Santa (still gonna mail it though). Happy Holidays and best wishes to you and everyone as well.
"It's a lovely thing, feeling that momentum. If you're lucky, it's also about grace." Tim Winton
Thank you!
And nothing wrong with greedy list to Santa! I have one myself.
And Sminer, from all of the people here on PdC, we must of be his favorites! Cause you know, He ( Santa ) build like sprinter, not like climber. :)
" I like that Cav got his wins…"
JJY 10/20/11
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I've already had the best Chanukah present I could ever wish for...
…that being the Not Guilty verdict I got after a unanimous jury decision in court yesterday and which means I’m not going to prison for a year. However, I’d also quite like an Orbea Orca, enough money to set up my own women’s team and pay them a decent wage, a campervan so I can follow the Grand Tours next year and for Marianne Vos to win the 2012 World Road Race Championship. I reckon one of those is much more likely that the others.
I saw a baby that looked like Cadel Evans the other day...
According to Don King, the two greatest words in the english language are
“Not Guilty”
Congrats.
All I've had today is, like, six gummy bears and some scotch.
I agree with him 100%.
I saw a baby that looked like Cadel Evans the other day...
by John Cyclopunk on Dec 21, 2011 7:37 AM EST up reply actions
the improbable one being the Vos win?
(and what’s the standard form of congratulations in the circumstances?)
I'd just like another contract for my company for May-December 2012.
That way I can do everything else I want:
- new Colnago bike, ordered
- Garmin computer things, ordered
- trip to Australia (Perth-Melbourne-Sydney) then NZ (Auckland and tour North Island) then Fiji (or maybe Cook Islands), flights getting sorted this wknd.
- back in time to go to Belgium, Flanders week, wife permitting (and I want to do a viewing at that farm)
- potential Sept trip to Dallas to watch the Horned Frogs, followed by my mate and I celebrating our 30ths in Vegas.
I am being needlessly greedy in 2012 but I’ve earned it the last few years.
And I hope some riders I like get good results in 2012 and those injured in 2011 make full recoveries.
Seriously, skip the North Island and focus on the South Island.
It has the better beer, wine, mountains, climate and people. Just sayin’.
(also, that’s awesome!)
I'm not just a smartarse. Other parts of me are sometimes clever as well.
by omnevelnihil on Dec 21, 2011 8:04 AM EST up reply actions
NZ is kind of a silly afterthought in our plans, which is terrible
for such a place. But we weren’t originally going there, it’s just got better flight connections for us to the South Pacific islands. There’s a chance of us going to Nauru and can only go via Auckland, so need to get there first.
Hire a campervan, 5 days up to the North (I know someone from Whangerei who’s given me a few ideas)., then back to the airport.
I really hate that we’re doing a whistlestop tour of the other side of the world, to places that we could easily spend a month in each. But my wife is a nurse and can’t be away long, so a few days here and there is better than none at all.
Whoa, New Zealand appears to be a popular destination for 2012
My sis & her hubbie did the campervan experience this year and had a blast – have fun and w/ all the rest of your travels you have lined up too!
Fair enough
Don’t get me wrong, the North Island’s good. It’s just that the South is better. ;)
I’m sure you’ll have an awesome trip anyway.
I'm not just a smartarse. Other parts of me are sometimes clever as well.
by omnevelnihil on Dec 22, 2011 2:01 AM EST up reply actions
For example
They have all this.
I'm not just a smartarse. Other parts of me are sometimes clever as well.
by omnevelnihil on Dec 22, 2011 8:59 PM EST up reply actions
True, they do talk weird.
But it’s easy to ignore them in favour of the scenery. The one thing that video failed to do is adequately capture how beautiful that part of the world is in summer.
I'm not just a smartarse. Other parts of me are sometimes clever as well.
by omnevelnihil on Dec 23, 2011 7:18 AM EST up reply actions
On what island do they have hobbits and zombies?
Badger, badger, badger, badger, badger, badger...
by TheFigurehead on Dec 21, 2011 8:17 AM EST up reply actions
Hobbits are the south.
Aren’t Zombies from Philly?
Ha! It is Hoboes from Philly, not Zombies.
Nice plans! Have lots of fun!
" I like that Cav got his wins…"
JJY 10/20/11
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Peter Jackson made a zombie film
Rather amusing, with a lot of blood.
Badger, badger, badger, badger, badger, badger...
by TheFigurehead on Dec 21, 2011 10:39 AM EST up reply actions
Yeah that was the Nth Island
shot around Wellington. It was called Brain Dead down here, think it had a different title for US release. He also made a hilarious alien invasion one called Bad Taste.
The story goes that when Bernard Hill got the part of Theoden he rented those two movies and watched them. He then called Peter Jackson and said “I’ve just finished watching a couple of your early movies.” Peter’s immediate reply was an aghast, “Oh no. You didn’t!”
I'm not just a smartarse. Other parts of me are sometimes clever as well.
by omnevelnihil on Dec 22, 2011 2:01 AM EST up reply actions
No! I love the South Island, but the Bay of Islands is gorgeous too!
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
fiji is awesome
"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."
Dear Santa, I've so so well behaved this year, so please bring me:
an Orbea Orca (white, 50cm), a pet marmotte, that white baserri with the red roof half way up the Urkiola, Zdenek Stybar, a baby penguin, a Ridley X-Night, a pressure washer, a mechanic, Benat Intxausti, a cross season free of twingey knee, mud in January, a pricey Garmin, air tickets/press passes to every pelota championship final, and all the Leffes I am owed by tgsgirl.
It's pronounced "Int-CHOW-stie"
good luck on that last one.
"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."
I'm coming to collect them next week as you well know. I've hired a van to transport them home.
It's pronounced "Int-CHOW-stie"
You don't think
that some of the softer stuff in there might get squashed, bent, buckled and broken in all sorts of ways if Santa tries to stuff all that lot in one sack. Although if Zdenek and Benat could somehow be bred you’d get a litter of massive scrabble scores.
Person, formerly known as tgsgirl.
Changed her PdC name on ioweleffetonoonegirl! :)
" I like that Cav got his wins…"
JJY 10/20/11
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I see you want a Garmin...!???
You want to join us for the Strava contest…!!! Let me see if Santa accept payments…. From England.
Strava...? Mission accomplished.TOP 10..? I am not pushing it.. But....
My Mother says she will buy me one! She'll give me the money and I'll order it as she has no idea how ;)
I don’t know which model to get though…what do people recommend?!
It's pronounced "Int-CHOW-stie"
Have a look at this thread – where we discuss GPS options.
http://www.podiumcafe.com/2011/10/16/2494645/gps-units
moo
i love my 500
the 200 might be sufficient though, depending on what you want to use it for.
"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."
hat one a few months back...
Very pleased with it…. Check ebay, I got a refurbished one and here no complains…. I paid for the bundle(HR, cadence sensor) 260…Us dollars.
Strava...? Mission accomplished.TOP 10..? I am not pushing it.. But....
Getting a 500 myself as the Heart rate and speed/Cadence are add-ons that I want. The 200 seems Ok
if you want a stripped down non expandable computer. I hope mine will grow with me. Oh as well the 500 seems to gets raves. I personally love the DCrainmaker. His reviews are exactly what I want in product reviews. Thourough and done with enthusiasm. Also has how toos and tips for using your products.
'When playing a game, the goal is to win, but it is the goal that is important, not the winning' - Dr. Reiner Knizia
by bought with blood on Dec 23, 2011 5:57 PM EST up reply actions
And after that you join us in Strava..?
Next year we are going to be Top 10 if we keep adding folks..!
Yeehoo, willj, Jered healthy OMG…!
Strava...? Mission accomplished.TOP 10..? I am not pushing it.. But....
I wish for
more wheel fights. Who didn’t win that day?
De cross gaat out that door.
by Chris Fontecchio on Dec 22, 2011 4:32 PM EST reply actions
Oh that was a great day. Though I am guessing all the Photogs that were off shooting the winnar or the bigs kinda lost that day.
'When playing a game, the goal is to win, but it is the goal that is important, not the winning' - Dr. Reiner Knizia
by bought with blood on Dec 23, 2011 5:58 PM EST up reply actions
Ha...! I knew it..!
I could see at least 2 persons that want a GPS unit for the holidays…. New members for the 2012 season in Strava..!!!!
Strava...? Mission accomplished.TOP 10..? I am not pushing it.. But....
What I want for 2012
Lots of snow in January – February so I can use my skis, and a fast snow melt and clean streets by early April
To get back to my 2010 form (bah nagging injuries!)
To try cyclocross someday (those Namur photos and videos were crazy)
A major Canadian (or Québec) cycling win
More cycling on TV (please local station, keep your promises!)
Philippe Gilbert to cost 1 VDS point
More Adventures of Barbie Barbie
More Crayons
To meet more PdC people (Québec in September is beautiful, people!)
Stanley Cup in Montréal A deep run in the playoffs Make the playoffs A new coach Well, might as well change the whole team
A major Canadian (or Québec) cycling win
this implies that Québec is not part of Canada? :)
Good luck on the injury front.
No sympathy for a hab fan (said the Leafs fan).
moo
Fight! Fight!
De cross gaat out that door.
by Chris Fontecchio on Dec 23, 2011 5:57 PM EST up reply actions
Hey I would ask for a Canadian/Ontario win.
But does Ontario actually have a top cyclist at the moment?
I would love to see a Qubecois win! (Not a separatist or French speaking.)
Even the Guy at Tims spoke English to me when I tried to order a cofee at the drive through(using my horrid rudimentary excuse for French). Always surprised at the warmth and acceptance of Quebecois to my poor command of their language. Oh and how many Quebecois speak english and how well they do. Although I guess that my constant surprise speaks more to my expectations and limitations, oh well, C’est la Vie.
'When playing a game, the goal is to win, but it is the goal that is important, not the winning' - Dr. Reiner Knizia
by bought with blood on Dec 23, 2011 6:09 PM EST up reply actions
Ok, if we're starting on other sports, I'll have:
-A win for Aritz Lasa and Aitor Zubieta in the pelota pairs championships
-Athletic Bilbao top of La Liga
-Jason Lamy Chappuis winning the Nordic combined world cup, with wins along the way for various other favourite dudes
It's pronounced "Int-CHOW-stie"
sometimes I feel the whole language stories are exaggerated
By personal experience, I find that when people simply try a little, it’s seen as a mark of respect, it’s appreciated and everybody is happy. But throw in the media and the politicians who are more than happy to stir the pot and make big stories out of little things in this very sensitive matter (and we had a great example this week), tempers flare, emotions run high and everything suddenly seems so much more critical and complicated…
well, I always root for the home guy...
…and the closest guys I can relate to are from Québec. Tuft and Hesjedal are from BC, which is almost as far as Europe. And I just like Rollin, Veilleux, Boivin and Gilbert (the other one).
The injury (minor but irritating) seems to be gone now.
But sorry, I can’t even think about liking the Leafs. Impossible. The only thing worse than the Bruins winning is Toronto winning!
Go Habs Go.
Also…
(Québec in September is beautiful, people!)
It really, really is.
I'm not just a smartarse. Other parts of me are sometimes clever as well.
by omnevelnihil on Dec 23, 2011 9:48 PM EST up reply actions
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