Now I know...

[Veronica]

Why I felt like I was blowing snot rockets every minute today on Diablo. My cold has ramped itself up and my poor nose is already sore from the tissues.

V.

[spazzdog]

Get rid of the tissues... just go to the porch and go for distance and accuracy!


Feel better soon!

[SadieKate]

Thar she blows!!!!

[shewhobikes]

I sympathize. I've been sidelined the last 10 days with a yucky sinus/bronchial infection, right when the weather down here got PERFECT. What a bummer. Anyhoo, after uber-antibiotics I hope I am back out tomorrow afternoon for the fun women's ride. I just hope my legs aren't dead. And I hope you feel better soon! I did a rocket on a slow ride the other day in honor of Spazz, mahself.

[Veronica]

I'm going to bed. I feel sorry for my pillow. I hope that decongestant stuff I took when I got home kicks in soon.

V.

[spazzdog]

I live vicariously through your talents grrls!

spazz - who generally wears her own rockets and therefore uses the thumb thingy on her gloves instead. I can't spit or whistle either....

[mtnbikenmama]

I spit like a pro but the snot rockets just never seem to go the distance

[snapdragen]

spazz - who generally wears her own rockets

Gawd - this got me giggling uncontrollably

[CorsairMac]

I live vicariously through your talents grrls!

spazz - who generally wears her own rockets and therefore uses the thumb thingy on her gloves instead. I can't spit or whistle either....

Me too Spazz - the first time I ever tried that I was a runner, and I ended up wearing it and having all the boys laugh at me! what a lovely experience! Here's my excuse why I don't do it now - I had an ENT doc tell me blowing your nose is actually very hard on your sinuses, it can inflame them and lead to sinus infections. The best thing you can do is snuff it back up and spit! and Spit I can do!!!

Corsair "I can also whistle like a guy" Mac

[annie]

Here's my excuse why I don't do it now - I had an ENT doc tell me blowing your nose is actually very hard on your sinuses, it can inflame them and lead to sinus infections. The best thing you can do is snuff it back up and spit! and Spit I can do!!!

Never, ever did I hear of such a thing............ are you sure he wasn't pulling your leg??

I can't whistle, I can't spit worth a d---, but I can' blow them snot rockets with the best! What an, um, talent??? Does come in handy on those cold and windy rides, tho!


annie

[Veronica]

It takes me such effort to hack up that stuff and spit, I can't imagine doing it on the bike.

V.

PS Better living through chemistry - Advil Cold & Sinus to the rescue.

[Adventure Girl]

Snot rocket suggestions:

1. Speed is your friend. They work best when you are riding fast. The rocket will fly away better. (Actually, the rocket goes the same speed; you just have a better chance of getting away from it when you are riding 20 miles per hour rather than 5).

2. Practice when you are alone. I think a big part of the problem is psychological. We just are programmed not to do this in public.

3. When group riding, launch them when you are at the end of the pack or at least on the edge. It is uncomfortable for at least two people (you and the other rider) if it lands on one of your riding partners...

4. Beginner's practice... Try it in the shower. Yes, this is gross, but you really need to know "how" to do it before your public debut!

5. They really do help! Sniffling and wiping your nose just doesn't cut it. Once you let one fly, you can breathe again!

[spazzdog]

From the mouth of Princess Adventure "Snot Rocket" Girl!

Such wisdom...

[Adventure Girl]

From the mouth of Princess Adventure "Snot Rocket" Girl!

Such wisdom...

Also from... er... um... my nose!!!

[SadieKate]

So, after all the giggles -- how is the invalid? Sounds like a bunch of you are gettting colds. I think I'll stay upwind of everyone.