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[Fredwina]

I got tele-fired a week ago been busy with apps since then, so maybe I 'll get something going, although it looks fairly certain that i'll need a new avatar soon as I won't be in SoCal (job takes me away or I can't afford to live here on may on my on UC)

[Owlie]

I'm sorry, Fredwina. I'm sending happy job-finding thoughts to you!

Can I gripe about how much bra shopping sucks? I usually wear cotton sports bras. Alas, many of them are 4-5 years old at this point, and the elastic is going. While I'm keeping a stock of them around, I also have a shortage of regular bras--and I'm going to eventually have to get used to wearing one! I have a brand I like. One (and only one ) style of theirs fits me perfectly. Trouble is, they're expensive. There's another brand that's less expensive, and the bras are cuter. Alas, they run a bit small, and it's hit-or-miss with their styles. I tried their online size calculator out of curiosity. It puts me at a 38D. Based on numbers, yes. In reality, most of that bust measurement is actually ribcage. Sadly, they don't have a store in my area. I'd have to drive to Columbus to try anything on! And did I mention that I'm nearly broke? I wouldn't bother, but the alternative of going around in non-supportive bras is not appealing either.

I think this is the one thing that's more annoying than shopping for bikes, computers or jeans! (Okay, for most people, shopping for bikes isn't annoying, but shops very seldom have anything in my size...)

[Dogmama]

+1 Jeans shopping sucks BIG TIME. Shopping for computers makes my eyes cross.

If you have a bra you like, maybe try Amazon? Yes, bra shopping is awful. I wear sports bras as often as possible. I've been getting these Fruit of the Looms from Amazon that are like a sports bra but with spaghetti straps. I'm smaller than you, so I don't know if they would give you the support you want. But they're like 3 for ~$15 & that includes shipping.

[Owlie]

+1 Jeans shopping sucks BIG TIME. Shopping for computers makes my eyes cross.

If you have a bra you like, maybe try Amazon? Yes, bra shopping is awful. I wear sports bras as often as possible. I've been getting these Fruit of the Looms from Amazon that are like a sports bra but with spaghetti straps. I'm smaller than you, so I don't know if they would give you the support you want. But they're like 3 for ~$15 & that includes shipping.

My measurements and that silly formula (at least, their version) put me at 38D. I'm pretty sure that would fall off, since all of my bras are 36B or C (if it runs small)!
I do have a number of similar cotton sports-bra type things with spaghetti straps--love 'em, but they don't work well with some shirts and the elastic on many is disintegrating.

[OakLeaf]

Why is it that each successive generation of Epi-Pens is BIGGER (never mind more expensive) than the last?

I've been carrying epinephrine now since 1977 and have never had to use it, just replace them as they expire. But I have had a couple of systemic reactions, so IMO it would be pretty stupid of me to die of anaphylaxis because I quit carrying it.

I had to buy a new seat pack to have room for the last generation. (They're way too big for a jersey pocket.) The newest one won't even fit in my purse. Haven't tried to get the other one into the seat pack yet, but that thing is pretty jammed full as it is.

[Crankin]

OMG, I have had 5 flats in the last 2 weeks. The first 2 were riding at home, but then I had 2 on my tour; DH also had 2. There was glass everywhere in NY
Went on a short 18 mile ride today, where we first went to the LBS to buy tubes, as our order from Performance won't be here for another day. We had one tube left. When we were about 5 miles from home I had another flat! DH found a small piece of glass in the tire, most definitely it had worked its way in from a couple of days ago. When we got home, he checked over both bikes. There was a ton of glass embedded in his tires and my rear one was starting to go flat again. We have checked the tires inside and out, taken them off when changing, so we are done with them. DH just went to the LBS to get all new tires and tubes.
This makes me realize how spoiled I am; there is never this much crap on the roads I usually ride on.

[KnottedYet]

Some people's mothers....

There is a Section 8 house near me. The woman has 7 or 8 kids, and they are out wandering the neighborhood with no adult supervision. Most nights they are wandering around screaming and fighting until 11 pm, even the toddlers. (it gives me a chill to see a couple of toddlers wandering down the street alone in the dark near midnight)

Last night I was woken out of a sound sleep by the kids screaming and fighting and climbing on cars. Their mother had kicked about six of them (not the baby nor the youngest toddler) out of the house to play outside AT 1:30 IN THE MORNING!!!

What kind of f*ckwit sends her kids outside to play at 1:30 a.m.?

[Fredwina]

I got tele-fired a week ago been busy with apps since then, so maybe I 'll get something going, although it looks fairly certain that i'll need a new avatar soon as I won't be in SoCal (job takes me away or I can't afford to live here on may on my on UC)

I have an offer! But I have to relocate

[redrhodie]

Congratulations! How is the cycling in the new area? Maybe relocating will be good?

[Fredwina]

Congratulations! How is the cycling in the new area? Maybe relocating will be good?

will be doing a lot less ,as I'm going to Albany I'll trade you a recumbent for some xc skis

[Crankin]

Fredwina, there are tons of hills and good riding near Albany. Close to the Berkshires, too. Don't sell your bike.
Lisa lives pretty close to there! We stopped in Albany on the way to our tour a couple of weeks ago, and ate at an awesome Mexican restaurant in a very cool part of the city.
You will be able to x country ski, but please don't sell the bike.
And it's not too far to the Arcadian Shop in Lenox, MA. We had a TE gathering there a couple of years ago, splurging on Ibex during the winter sale.

[Biciclista]

hey Knott, which neighborhood (nearer to me) do you live in?

[KnottedYet]

hey Knott, which neighborhood (nearer to me) do you live in?

U district.