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Someone should post a warning sign about being a TE member--it comes with a price tag or should I say price tags! Thanks you to guys, I not only bought upgrades for my Sequoia, but 2 08' bikes as well. Oh and the gear. And clothing. And accessories. And a hitch....
That's odd. It's not costing me a cent:confused: (we're fortunate to have enough to eat)
That's because you've used the whip to coerce TE'ers out of their stuff. ;)
very true. Now I need a hitch for my car.
vickie
I've found so many websites and bikes through this site and it is indeed expensive. The odd thing is all my purchases are justified. How did THAt happen? :rolleyes:
Yes, I've noticed that. Here is TE in a nutshell:
Q: Should I buy it?
A: [full chorus here] Yes! Of course! Definitely! The wise ones give the full answer, which is "Yes! Provided it fits."
:)
What did you get? And when can we see pictures?
Hey, that's what I was going to say!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by blueskies
And Sundial, now you are costing me more money, too ;) You see, I have a knack for art and when I saw your pictures, I thought to myself, hmmm, now why don't I have a studio (insert whiny voice) and why don't I have canvas and oil and why only watercolors for me, why?
:D
Q: Should Flybye get canvas and oil paints?
A: [full chorus here] Yes! Of course! Definitely! And a studio, if it fits. ;)
I'm laughing, because I was just making a list of what colors (acrylics) I've got, so I can fill in some gaps. More blues! More greens!
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Originally Posted by blueskies
Oh, cr@p, I don't have any acrylics either!!!!!! :rolleyes: :D
Let's see...what has TE cost me
...a bento box for on-the-fly snacking (great invention and not just for fast triathletes) -- $10
...bright color jerseys because dull T-shirts were just not acceptable --$too much but worth it for visibility
...new handlebars because the old ones were too wide -- $50
...a winter riding Surly $800
...a new Waterford $[oh, I cannot admit that price tag]
Oh, yeah, this forum comes with a really, really steep price tag, but like that MasterCard commercial....and the advice, support and commraderie...$priceless
I knew no whip was gonna talk you out of that Rockhopper:pQuote:
Originally Posted by sundial
I'm aiding and abetting an artist. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Flybye
Perhaps you should call these friendly folks and have them drop shipa bunch of mediums and canvases. Otherwise you'll drive yourself nuts getting started with a painting and running out of a much desired color. :eek: :mad:
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I'll pm another source.
True, it would be useful to whip me into shape, though. I know, kinda corny.Quote:
Originally Posted by zencentury
After I read the original post I went and looked all through the TE shopping site trying to see what bikes they sell. :p
hey, you gotta look good doing it. Can't have too many jerseys/matching socks!:)
And somebody on here got me going on a cashmere zip-up hooded jacket from Patagonia that I just LOVE!
And doctor bills. And x-rays. :o
Gas, lodging, and entry fees for those out of state rides everyone assures you are possible to complete, plus new arm warmers because your route takes you right past the Pearl Izumi outlet store. Not to mention the virtual encumbrance of the future purchase of those new shoes and peddles you try on at the mecca for cyclists you pass on your way home. Then there's the future purchase of a new bike, which is the direct result of a certain climbing club encouraging you to climb more in a month than you ever did in a year and decide you love climbing. Sheesh...it goes on and on!
If it weren't for TE, I wouldn't have thought I could do any of these things, and therefore wouldn't have needed any of that stuff! ;) :rolleyes:
It wasn't TE for me. I blame Dh. He's the one who talked me into a custom bike and got me to like this cycling thing. Heck, I only found TE becuase the anticipation of my bike being built was keeping me up. Every other purchase since has been to make me more comfy or make my bike better/more useful. I just come to TE so I can make a more informed decision. ;) :D :p