Something awesome for your coffeetable (aka, I'm writing a book)
by tgsgirl on Feb 1, 2012 3:10 PM EST
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PrintWell, when I say I'm writing a book... Balint Hamvas (aka, cyclephotos) is compiling all his best pictures of the 2011-2012 cyclocross season in a book again, and this year, I'm writing the texts to accompany his shots.
If you wanna take a look (or if you just wanna go ahead and pre-order one, that's ok too) go to: cyclephotos.co.uk/book/
Picture by Balint Hamvas (cyclephotos.co.uk)
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Just that one teaser photo is wicked cool!!
I’m pretty much convinced that you’re all batshit insane there. ~gavia~
I know, right?
I wouldn’t be doing this if the dude’s pictures weren’t crazy awesome. In my humble opinion.
They are super good, my favourite cycling photographer out there
so paired with my favourite CX writer, this counts as an essential purchase for me!
Hey, gs, can you do a competition to win a copy of the book here? And will you two do any signed copies, pretty please?
Aka Pigeons!
by Sarah Connolly on Feb 1, 2012 4:36 PM EST up reply actions
One to read and not worry about, one to keep on my shelf and admire!
Although I’m flattered by your assumption I’d automatically win!
Aka Pigeons!
by Sarah Connolly on Feb 1, 2012 4:46 PM EST up reply actions
Well, the competition would either be
“who can cheer the loudest” or “who can queue the best”, so you’ve got a decent shot.
I am usually more pushy, but I was SO TIRED!
Heh, you saw my most demure side, Jens saw my ability to be all elbows-out, jostling with vikings for space at the fence!
Aka Pigeons!
by Sarah Connolly on Feb 1, 2012 5:11 PM EST up reply actions
Um...I would like to sign up for the Sharp Elbows contest,
if it means winning your book. Can’t wait.
All I've had today is, like, six gummy bears and some scotch.
+1
Very nice action shot. Did he dug himself into the sand with the camera?
Looks like he was shooting over the top of a hill as the rider neared the bottom.
I’m pretty much convinced that you’re all batshit insane there. ~gavia~
it's the least you could do for pdc members
either way, looks like a cool book. can’t wait to read it. hopefully fmk will do a review of it/you.
"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 review of me?
Only positive things to say in that case, surely? ;)
by tgsgirl on Feb 1, 2012 4:36 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I look forward to you taking Roche's lead
and taking him to task on twitter for his ignorant review!
I'm not mean, I'm just drawn that way.
I'd even go so far as to suggest that pawr
spullin is escencial to the comady.
I'm not mean, I'm just drawn that way.
check's in the mail
anyway i can get my copy autographed?
"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."
ooh - ME TOO
(and my check was via paypal)
by JustJoshinYa on Feb 2, 2012 10:33 AM EST up reply actions
yours it the only one i care about.
"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."
If sales go well, are there plans to release an audiobook version
in which you describe the pictures?
I can’t justify it in terms of profitability, but I reckon it’d be cool.
I'm not mean, I'm just drawn that way.
Why stop with audio. Upon opening the binding/container, sand should spray out to give a total sensory experience.
For an extra cost, special editions could sling mud.
(and more seriously, thanks for checking on shipping)
How much would it cost for the beer edition?
"Englutch, the official language of the Podium Cafe (from January to April)" -Chris Fontecchio
That edition would be an instant sell out in the following countries:
http://www.cbsnews.com/2300-204_162-10011155.html
(Note: Belgium didn’t even make the top 25 list…surprising?)
by JustJoshinYa on Feb 2, 2012 10:32 AM EST up reply actions
That's cause we know HOW to drink
while you’re all in some alley barfing all over your shoes, we’re actually enjoying our beer.
By the way, did y’all see this?
That article must be Northern Hemisphere only
There’s clearly some kind of bias in it.
I'm not mean, I'm just drawn that way.
Best thing about Belgians?
They’ll cheer anything.
All I've had today is, like, six gummy bears and some scotch.
i thought that was the one i bought
turns out she just jumped out and slapped me. total ripoff. but i guess some people are into that kind of thing.
"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."
One town's very like another
when your head’s down over your pieces, brother.
Luxembourg is very close to Belgium--Frank Schleck
45 leffes.
"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."
How about this
You all post a picture of yourself with the book, and the best entry gets to pick a chapter which I’ll then read and record.
good idea
i have experience with that exact thing too. high school teacher had us do that with our calculus books over spring break. that was the last time she gave students that assignment.
"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."
no,
that was a different teacher.
"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."
chemistry actually
she didn’t actually go to jail though. but i did put her in the hospital. good times.
"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."
you should hear the ones i don't tell.
"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 counting on hearing those over a keg of beer
All I've had today is, like, six gummy bears and some scotch.
hopefully some day soon.
"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."
Wow, that is somthing to be proud of!
How did this collaboration start (if I may ask, I’m curious to find out)
Didn't you say he'd read your CX calendar
Aka Pigeons!
by Sarah Connolly on Feb 1, 2012 4:47 PM EST up reply actions
Indeed
1. Post a ton of shit to the detriment of job, family, etc.
2. …
3. Profit!
De cross gaat out that door.
by Chris Fontecchio on Feb 1, 2012 6:17 PM EST up reply actions
how do i get unstuck
from step 2?
"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 believe you were too busy paying attention to 1
All I've had today is, like, six gummy bears and some scotch.
how'd you get a picture of me at work?
"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."
Just crowd source the captions here
We promise to be serious. No backsies
"Oh man, it’s going to take days to kill all these people!"
Very cool news
I can’t say I’m too interested in purchasing it, but that’s awesome that you’re putting something like this together.
by Aly Edge on Feb 2, 2012 5:41 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
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