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glad you can come, X and Kit...and yes, you'll pass the REI flagship store in dt Seattle - right next to I-5 and there's one fairly close to Knott too - on the north side of Alderwood Mall. We can either get directions to you via PM beforehand or at Knott's.Quote:
Originally Posted by Xrayted
Have a safe flight, Teigyr...yes, we'll look forward to next time!Quote:
Originally Posted by teigyr
I may have missed this, but about what time should we start showing up. Unless the weather is crappy, SGTiger and I will be riding at least part way.
Good thing I'm borrowing an Xtracycle. At the moment my load consists of:
My work stand, truing stand and dishing tool (because you never know when one of those things will come in handy).
My smaller tool box with various bike tools
A cooler
The Walking Star Wars Book of Knowledge
I'll be the slow one.
However, no kilt this time. It's terribly uncomfortable.
Thanks M. I need the flagship store. There are only a few stores carrying the one I want to check out. It's gotten good reviews but I need to see it in person. We shall be loading the bikes in the back for the drive there, I think.
Saturday, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. or so.
Bike fitting on my cement patio, which is partially covered.
Mechanical entertainment provided by Mr. TigerKilt in the dining room.
I'll supply pop/juice/water/coffee/tea.
Y'all supply food and BYO alcoholic goodies.
Wahine has trainer stands covered, but bring your own if you would rather trust yours with your bike.
Bring your stand skewer if your regular skewer isn't stand compatible.
My apartment is small, so lets cross our fingers for good weather that will allow us to do stuff outside! :D
(and if I haven't PM'd you directions still, nag me some more. Cuz I 'm disorganized)
ok, here you go: http://www.rei.com/stores/11Quote:
Originally Posted by Xrayted
RD has an all day commitment SaturdayQuote:
Originally Posted by MM_QFC!
Hi there, I'm kinda new.
Had my beautiful bike stolen last month and got lots of support from this message board, so I'd love the chance to meet some of you in person. 50/50 chance I have to go out of town this weekend, so we'll see.
Still no replacement bike, but I'm working on it. In the meantime, I have been shaking the rust off of my theft-proof tank of an mtb, which desperately wants to go back to being an mtb.
Hope to meet you soon, if not on Saturday.
Jocelyn
Hey, Jocelyn! Chris and I met you at the bike swap, taped one of your bike pics to our table. If you don't make this one, there'll be another coming along...see you there!
jocelynlf - PM me when you decide what you're doing.
I'm coming. I guess you all kinda knew that. But I don't know where I'm going yet.
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Originally Posted by Wahine
Are you alone? :D
ROTHLMAO!! As a matter of fact I am.
Do I even WANT to say "I sent you a PM" at this point? :eek:
Oooh, I could use a PM right now. Send ME one! :D
I got the PM.
Aaaaaaaahhhhhhhh!!!! There are snowflakes falling outside my windows. WTF!!
What, exactly were you rolling on? :pQuote:
Originally Posted by Wahine
(I know ROTF...what exactly was the H?) :D :p
methinks that the vino Wahine mentions enjoying on the OTA thread may've assisted in her creative acronym'ing!
hey, it snowed in the Seattle area last night too...DS and DDiL sent me this pic from their backyard...they live about 35 miles SE of Seattle...got several inches!
At one point last night I was looking out at Lake Union (from the relative warmth of my living room) and was wondering why it looked like it was snowing. I was relieved (and laughing) when I started hearing reports from other friends around the area that they were wondering the same thing. Because if other people thought it was snowing too, it meant I was just that little tiny bit less crazy... :rolleyes:Quote:
Originally Posted by MM_QFC!
and not hitting the happy juice like our intrepid Yoda??!:DQuote:
Originally Posted by dex
I hope you all take pictures :D
I wish I could be there. DH was looking forward to learning about wheels (and drinking beer, no doubt!), also.
This was a fortunate/unfortunate (something I wanted to do but the timing is SO bad!) and I'll be gone from around 7am until 11pm on Saturday. I never work OT but am kind of obligated on this one.
I hope the weather fates smile on you and I can't wait to hear all about it!!!
hmmm...does one day of OT entitle me to a new bike?! :p
Thanks, Teigyr; we'll miss you too...also, I betcha that BiaK wouldn't mind your DH's company - can never have enough beer drinkers about workstands and wheels, y'know!Quote:
Originally Posted by teigyr
That's a looooong day, f'sure, so take it easy all the way through. Re: small print - I recall you having a pretty sweet steed already, but agree that new bikes are tantalizing anytime!
Mary
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Originally Posted by Starfish
That's a really good question.
I tried to think of something that started with H and fake it. I couldn't think of anything. Definitely a vino induced typo.
Is the pass closed yet? We're under a winter storm watch here through saturday morning. Four to seven inches possible in the valleys! :eek:
My sister wrangled herself a great deal on a professional bike fit here in town today, so in the interest of saving money for the other bike trips we have coming up we decided not to come over. :( Besides, we already took the snow tires off the car. :rolleyes:
Darn, darn, darn! bikerHen
Okey-doke.
Well, now we're down to a number of folks which *almost* matches the number of seats I can wrangle up.
More food for me.;)
what should I bring?
I am not working tomorrow so i have time...
Anything you want to eat! I'm supplying juice and pop and tea and coffee.
am bringing chips, salsa, guac, beer and Linda's sending a flourless chocolate torte w/me for you, Knot; am trusting that you'll share it!
Erm, I may have missed this, but what time are we meeting?
And why am I about to go RUNNING IN THE SNOW FALLING FROM THE SKY?
I'm not questioning the running.... but the snow? :D
The party is from 11-2. Check post #125 for further details.
I look forward to meeting you.:)
Wahine - I thought the "H" stood for hubby on that one...:p
I'm working late tonight so Kit is getting my mtb ready for the journey. I was going to bring the road bike, but Pounce has been aching to get out and play for a while now. Going to stop at the REI store on the way and possibly buy a bike rack that we both actually like and will fit our hitch. (there are apparently only 2 stores anywhere near us that have this one yet. Grrrr.)
See y'all there. :D
(Knot - you know how I am with directions so be prepared for a phone call to talk me in...:o)
So, status of my appearance is a little shaky (everything is fine but schedule is hard to figure out), but I'm betting I'll still be there. Knott, I think I still have your #.
It's snowing and raining and cold.
In all likelihood we'll do everything in the apartment, it'll be cozy! No yoga, cuz I completely forgot to bring the yoga stuff home. Bad Knot! Wouldn't be room for it *and* and bike stand *and* a trainer stand indoors, anyway. ;)
See you hearty souls tomorrow!
(trickytiger - I pm'd you my addy, let me know if you need better directions)
no YOGA? (that was what I was looking forward to the most! )
:(
I have 1 yoga mat
Oh we'll do yoga. Even if it's just you and me Mimi. Bring the mat but those of you who don't have one, no worries, you'll still be able to participate if you choose.
I haven't checked the weather but I talked to GLC today and we're still on to meet up and drive together.
Fun!!
Sometimes I wish I lived in Seattle...
It's not the mat that's the problem, it's that I forgot to bring home the pose pages.
and in all honesty, there simply isn't room in my tiny apartment for yoga and a bike trainer stand and a work stand and 3 kids and 11 adults.
Darn weather...
Knott - don't worry about anything. We'll have a great time regardless of yoga/no yoga, space/no space.... As long as there's food. There is going to be food right?
ETA : I'm heading off to bed so I can be bright eyed and bushy tailed tomorrow!!
so this bike ride. ... how are we dressing, because (at least here in the willamette valley) it's been sunny and warm for 15 minutes, then hailing and blowing rain for half an hour, then just cold and gloom, wipe, rinse, and repeat. :rolleyes::( how does one *prepare* for that?! I'm determined not to freeze like I did on the last Seattle ride...:rolleyes::p