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OMG, SK, we had hail, thunder, lightning and pouring rain this morning. It was actually a little scary. I'm thinking, this better clear up by my long ride on Sunday. 120 miles in anything like that would simply not be an option.
I do spin classes T/Th at a gym where the bikes are outside on a covered patio. The hail was so lound I thought we woul dnot be able to hear the music.
It has to get better, right?
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02-28-2006, 10:52 AM #1
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A pox on Mother Nature
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I'm sitting in my living room and can see beautiful clear blue sky to the west while it is pouring rain on the roof. It's been this way all morning. Little chance the roads will dry out for a ride tonight.
Ack! Just when I was really getting my mileage back up for the coming century season.Frends know gud humors when dey is hear it. ~ Da Crockydiles of ZZE.
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02-28-2006, 11:04 AM #2
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02-28-2006, 11:06 AM #3
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In AZ, it is beautiful, sunny, about 75 degrees. And I had neck surgery 2 months ago & cannot ride (OK, I did sneak out for 45 minutes last Sunday.) AND we desperately need rain.
Mother Nature must be perimenopausal.To train a dog, you must be more interesting than dirt.
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02-28-2006, 11:10 AM #4
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The wind early last night was so strong I thought some trees were going to come down. I generally love big winter storms when I can snuggle down with a blanket and book, but last night was a bit scary.
Perimenopausal? More like plain old PMS. Really, really sharp mood swings.Frends know gud humors when dey is hear it. ~ Da Crockydiles of ZZE.
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02-28-2006, 12:19 PM #5
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Once again, blue sky starting to show out west. Rain in my west-facing backyard and hail on the south wall of the house.
Maybe I should check the north side for snow.
Frends know gud humors when dey is hear it. ~ Da Crockydiles of ZZE.
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02-28-2006, 12:24 PM #6
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Yeah, we also really got pummeled since Sunday by that storm, lots of wind, and it must have rained for 36 hours. Some of the mountain roads have boulders falling from places that just can't be reached. At least it was a pretty warm storm, and I, too, can see some blue out toward Humboldt Bay, may even get a ride in after work.
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02-28-2006, 12:27 PM #7
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Ok who ordered this weather???
I just checked the weather online and its saying rain for the next 9 days.
Lots of trees down in my area. Passed a house on the high side of the road on the way to drop the kids at school and half there yard has subsided and is now lying on the road.
Not looking good for riding here at the moment even if the rain stops with all this debris.The most effective way to do it, is to do it.
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02-28-2006, 12:35 PM #8
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Gosh ya'll I'm so sorry to hear about your weather! 71 here, and it just now clouded up which doesn't mean rain, it just means we got clouds! lol I actually got to ride the Trek this am (the bike withOut the pack) coz I wasn't going to be packing as many clothes home! Now I just need to motivate myself to start riding at lunch again!
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02-28-2006, 01:21 PM #9
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Gray, windy, blaaaaaah.
This weather makes me want to sit on the couch and take up chain smoking. It gets me so down.
No (substantial) precip here yet. Unfortunately, it feels like when it does start, it will be rain. I much prefer the snow (no muddy paws)! I'm with ya, SK. Even moreso since I actually went for a ride OUTSIDE yesterday.
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02-28-2006, 01:54 PM #10
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Oh and, BTW, DH is out of town again and since it's gray and rainy, I'm having beer for my afternoon snack. Any bets on whether I'll make it to the gym tonight or not??
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02-28-2006, 02:08 PM #11
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Umm...i wouldn't mind some coolish weather...it's still too hot for me...35 to 39c this week..
Just as long as it's not 35 on sunday for the karri cup (100km ride off road) i'm happy.
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02-28-2006, 02:57 PM #12
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Working at feeling guilty..
It's actually really nice around here. 73 F, Partly cloudy, and a slight breeze from the south. No wonder I took the long way home...
Give big space to the festive dog that make sport in the roadway. Avoid entanglement with your wheel spoke.
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02-28-2006, 03:09 PM #13
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No riding for me today I like warmer weather. It was about 25 degrees I think today. (2-8 tonight) I did go to the bike shop today to look at my bike, they are putting new computer on it. If only it would warm up about 20 degrees I could ride my new bike!!
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02-28-2006, 03:22 PM #14
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ON the other hand, we actually HAVE water here,Gosh ya'll I'm so sorry to hear about your weather! 71 here, and it just now clouded up which doesn't mean rain, it just means we got clouds! lol I actually got to ride the Trek this am (the bike withOut the pack) coz I wasn't going to be packing as many clothes home! Now I just need to motivate myself to start riding at lunch again!
unlike my poor (biological) sisters in the southwest (Phoenix and Mule Creek)!
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03-01-2006, 04:13 PM #15
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and, in related news...
How is it possible, in a ride that's essentially a big CIRCLE, to have a headwind the ENTIRE time????
