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[crazycanuck]

I just finished killing/cleaning up the garden....It hadn't been raked in ages & it's beyond hope...
I'd rather bike than rake up leaves however once in a while i get a bit too much energy & decide to go a bit nutty with the rake...

Lise, I'm happy to hear your date went well.

Knottedyet-i really liked your signature a while back. Were you told to alter it or did you just decide to change it???

I just checked out the RAAM site...3000miles hey(5000km-perth to melbourne or a bit further...).... I'd be support crew...


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[Nanci]

Lise, glad to hear the date went so well! Do you know what Loctite is? It's this liquid that you put on screws (get the removeable strength) so they stay put until you unscrew them. I haven't put it on my cleats, but others do. I used it on my underwater DPV though. (dive propulsion vehicle)

If you lose a screw on a ride, the screws that hold the bottle cage will work until you get a replacement.

fishdr- you think like I do! If I do such-and-such, then I get X piece of bike stuff that I really want! Good luck with the clipless!

You know what I've noticed about shiny fabric? It makes fat rolls stand out. Matte fabric, like the Shebeast tanks, (and especially in prints!) lets you get away with anything.

I'm at work today- OT- will cover the speeding ticket, though it was planned for a new saddle and/or hotel for the next 200k July 1st...Oh well, I'm working next Sunday, too.

I have my SS gift all wrapped and ready to go, now all I need is a box! I'm sure she will forgive me when she gets it, though. I am relieved that we haven't been reading posts about who got what. I ought to be working on July now, before they even match us!!

Nanci

[Lise]

good to know about the Loctite, Nanci. I'll check it out. Also good to know about the water bottle cage screws. Thanks.

So true about shiney fabric!

[DrBee]

Good morning ladies! I did it! I had a successful ride with the new pedals! I LIKE THEM!!!!! My dismount at the house was...uh...less than graceful. All I have to say is chain tatoo. Lots of people walking by. BUT - I didn't fall

And this was also my first time in cycling shoes. Wow they cool your feet off. My feet were always so hot before. As soon as I got out of the driveway I was thinking - wierd, my feet are cool. I love the helmet, too - good venting. Encountered a dog - gave good chase - yelled at him and he went back home. Whew! My legs were shaking after that for a minute.


Lise - Congrats on the good date! Sounds promising! Good restraint on the kissing. When's the next date???

[Brina]

Lise, I am happy to hear that the dates are going so well. I think you are now officially juggling. I used to love first dates - I know some people don't, but I really enjoyed them.

Nanci, you are always the woman with the info. I have learned so much from your posts - thanks for the loctite info.

fish, you get that job you definitely deserve new shorts.

I have been a shopping machine the last week - I really have to stop. I have bought a new pair of cycing shorts (my favorites were on special at TE), a new pair of running shorts, a running top and a new tennis outfit. The tennis outfit is completely impractical since I can't wear it at the place I play the most - they have a whites rule for the courts, trim can be colored, but the majority of the outfit has to be white - so I can only wear it for away matches. I really have to stop shopping.

[Nanci]

Brina, what are your favorite shorts?

Lise, Loctite is pretty easy to find at any hardwear store, and I bet even Target.

I found out about the water bottle cage screw the hard way- search for my post called Bizarro Ride for the full story!

[Brina]

Brina, what are your favorite shorts?

shebeest triple S. I like shorter shorts, but not really short, plus the chamois just seems to really work for me. I answered your post about shorts on the apparel thread about what I tried before getting to these - not as long of a list as yours.

[Nanci]

I tried the Shebeast Elite Distance 2 before the Sugois, and thought I'd like them, but the way the panels were put together in the back wasn't flattering on me, though the Trashy Cats are put together almost the same, and they are fine...I like the Sugois chamois way better (than the Shebeast)- it's perfect.

I still would like to just _see_ the LG Wicked Expensive chamois, though...(In person).

[Lise]

Lise, glad to hear the date went so well! Do you know what Loctite is?... Nanci

Nanci, I just re-read this, and it cracked me up. I'm sure you see the A.F. (amusement factor) in the juxtaposition of those two sentences.

[DrBee]

I didn't see that at first - that's great!

[Nanci]

Hey- at least I recommended the removeable type, not permanent!! (Later, when she chooses between the two, she can apply permanent Loctite!!) (Oops, I just caught the typo, for once before I posted, of Loctiti!! Hehehe-I'm so immature that made me laugh!!) (I need that to keep them from sneaking out the bottom of my bra!)

In other news- did I tell you guys about the wren dilemma? Wren in truck, with eggs, BF wants to drive truck, I call him a murderer, he drives anyway- I check on the bird today, she has laid a new egg in a different section of the nest, and is FURIOUS that I am checking on her, and scolds me loudly from ten feet away on the tree, even after I have left the area. I think I am going to go look for a wren house, and see if I can get her to switch over, and then move the house to the tree that the truck is parked under. Put nest in house, blocking hole. House is on long rope. Gradually raise house up to the tree! Doesn't that sound like it might work??

[Selkie]

Lise - Maya bars are the best, aren't they? I use them to fuel my sunrise weekend rides--the coffee and chocolate give me a jolt, and they taste wonderful. Seem to have good staying power, too, probably because of the nuts.