, William wrote:
>
> If I get offended that your offense collection ironically spilled into my
> Irony Hall of Fame, does my offense become a member of your offense
> collection or my IHoF, or BOTH!? Ouch my brain hurts
>
> On Wednesday, August 14, 2013 2:45:21 PM UTC-7, Deaco
Some great riding and company!
With abandon,
Patrick
On Wednesday, August 14, 2013 11:23:39 PM UTC-6, Christopher Chen wrote:
>
> Some rough stuff, and camping off the beaten path. Light rail to the Zoo
> for some morning descents. Pictures prove it happened:
>
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/lum
How do you do it?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/edith_john_stowe/9511510201/in/pool-rivendell
This was too good to not share... Grin.
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Patrick
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Och! You use the LCG when you need the LCG and it's always a good thing
it's standard equipment. Grin.
With abandon,
Patrick
On Thursday, August 15, 2013 2:26:17 PM UTC-6, Zack wrote:
>
> great pics from andy too!
>>
>>
> I showed my wife these and she said "Why are you walking the bike?"
>
>
andard. Then again maybe it it is.
>
> ~Hugh
>
>
>
> On Thu, Aug 15, 2013 at 2:54 PM, Deacon Patrick
> > wrote:
>
>> Och! You use the LCG when you need the LCG and it's always a good thing
>> it's standard equipment. Grin.
>>
>> With a
1: B-68
2: Touring, with many consecutive days of 70+ miles. More important than
milage is time in the saddle, which would typically be 5-8 hours a day,
though I've had 12 hour days. I focus mostly on single track now though, as
it's remote enough to not mess with my brain as much.
3: Hunqapilla
Anyone else ride the Rivet saddles? How do you like them, and can anyone
compare the Pearl with the discontinued Brooks' B68?
WIth abandon,
Patrick
On Friday, August 16, 2013 9:48:14 AM UTC-6, ttoshi wrote:
>
> I use the Rivet Pearl saddle on all of my Riv bikes.
> (Homer-tourer/commuter, Ram-
Great news! At this point it's too late to change anything if it needs
changing, so go with watchyagot with wild abandon! You'll learn a ton about
what problems you had and then you can try and figure out what to change
sooner for the next one. Go prepared for wild, wondrous adventure and you
w
A grand beastie!
With abandon,
Patrick
On Saturday, August 3, 2013 9:53:39 PM UTC-6, Tony DeFilippo wrote:
>
> Hi there!
>
> Been lurking a while enjoying the discussion. I'm going to be going to
> look at a used Atlantis frame/fork tomorrow morning, reported to be a 64cm
> and built for 700C
Ha! If it helps any, I don't puff and ride like Sister Sprocket.
With abandon,
Patrick
On Friday, August 16, 2013 10:01:02 PM UTC-6, Michael wrote:
>
> Imagine passing someone while they are on a carbon bike in full kit while
>> you are on your fully loaded Rivendell in street clothes and shoes
No such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing! Grin.
With abandon,
Patrick
On Friday, August 16, 2013 10:37:40 PM UTC-6, Tom Virgil wrote:
>
> Dear SoCal Rivsters,
>
> Been monitoring things. I live about the same distance from the coast as
> San Mateo is from San Onofre. Southern Orange Co
Beautiful tour!
With abandon,
Patrick
On Saturday, August 17, 2013 8:08:40 AM UTC-6, Tom Harrop wrote:
>
> Over a couple of days last week Cat and I rode our Riv bikes (my 68 cm
> Bombadil and her 54 cm Homer) along part of the Moselle Valley bike path
> (Moselradweg) in Rheinland-Pfalz near th
Awesome! I love that ear-to-ear-grin of sheer delight. Enjoy riding with
wild abandon!
With abandon,
Patrick
On Saturday, August 17, 2013 10:43:46 PM UTC-6, Cecily Walker wrote:
>
> I had very high expectations of this bike, and I'm happy to say that it
> has met every one. It rides smoother --
Communi ... what? Grin.
With abandon,
Patrick
On Sunday, August 18, 2013 10:08:08 AM UTC-6, Andy Smitty Schmidt wrote:
>
> Excellent write up and pics. Thanks for sharing.
>
> Two years after getting married my wife and I did a 2-month hike on the
> PCT (Mexico border to Mammoth). Our next big
Since the bars widen as they approach the seat, there may not be a way
around it other than lifting her arm to get a clear view. I don't use a
mirror though, so can't help much.
With abandon,
Patrick
On Sunday, August 18, 2013 10:21:20 AM UTC-6, Michael Hechmer wrote:
>
> I put a pair of Albas
Right on! I look forward to the war stories and photos.
With abandon,
Patrick
On Sunday, August 18, 2013 7:29:25 AM UTC-6, NWAJack wrote:
>
> I survived. Only got a few pics, mainly at rest stops. I could not h
> ave done it with any other type of bike - or if I wasn't using flat
> pedals! Mus
We call 'um "danger butt". Though when possible, we mount them to the bike
rather than the kid.
With abandon,
Patrick
On Sunday, August 18, 2013 1:29:10 PM UTC-6, Robert Barr wrote:
>
> Leah, I will second that. Bob (Indianapolis)
>
>
> On Sun, Aug 18, 2013 at 1:48 PM, Liesl >wrote:
>
>> Maybe
om my iPad
>
> On Aug 18, 2013, at 1:12 PM, Deacon Patrick >
> wrote:
>
> We call 'um "danger butt". Though when possible, we mount them to the bike
> rather than the kid.
>
> With abandon,
> Patrick
>
> On Sunday, August 18, 2013 1:29:
Our danger butts came in handy in well shadowed deep forest single track
when I was descending behind my daughter and she was going a bit slower
than other riders on the Monarch Crest. No rear ending on blind corners
happened.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/32311885@N07/9295755568/
and
http://www.
Happy birthday Manny! May your next year have less pre-cheese stoppage,
whatever that is. Grin.
With abandon,
Patrick
On Sunday, August 18, 2013 6:11:28 PM UTC-6, Christopher Chen wrote:
>
> I was able to move a work visit to the SF Bay Area to coincide with
> Manny's Birthday Ride, so I was ab
Hey Rex. Near as I can tell, you disagreed with me then essentially
repeated what I'd said. So I disagree that we disagree and agree that we
agree. Grin.
With abandon,
Patrick
On Monday, August 19, 2013 2:03:58 PM UTC-6, Rex Kerr wrote:
>
> On Wed, Aug 14, 2013 at 2:18 PM, Dea
Cecily,
In your original post you said the Betty met all your expectations. I read
that and thought, just wait for it. It won't be long and those expectations
will be blown out the water. Delighted they are being blown out the water!
With abandon,
Patrick
On Monday, August 19, 2013 1:04:27 PM
Too much longer and they become longs rather than shorts. Grin.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/32311885@N07/9422980161/
With abandon,
Patrick
On Monday, August 19, 2013 7:22:27 PM UTC-6, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote:
>
> They are puffy & short. I can handle puffy, but I'd like another 4" or
> so of l
I'll recuse myself from the vote as I'm not likely to be able to attend,
but wherever it is it out to be a blast and I'll definitely wish I was able
to be there.
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Hey Tom, you are definitely in the ballpark and can hone from there. I
don't carry a sleeping bag liner or tent footprint and depending on the
S24O don't bring a stove or food, but otherwise my list looks similar to
yours. One of the beauties of an S24O is you really can't go wrong by
bringing
Awesome Andy! "They were bummed it was only one night." Always leave 'um
wantin' more! Age 5 or 6 is when ours get their first knife. It really
helps teach responsibility and mindfulness. They've gotten cut perhaps once
each, and only minor at that.
With abandon,
Patrick
On Tuesday, August 20,
Fantastic, Manny!
With abandon,
Patrick
On Wednesday, August 21, 2013 10:28:09 AM UTC-6, Manuel Acosta wrote:
>
> My idea of a great birthday?
> Do the things I love with the folks I care about.
> Got plenty of that this past weekend.
>
>
> Pictures proved that family and friends are all you ne
Our youngest was 7 months on her first bikepacking trip, earlier this year.
She's already done multiple bikepacking and car camping trips.
With abandon,
Patrick
On Wednesday, August 21, 2013 2:44:06 PM UTC-6, Mike wrote:
>
> All good expeditions should be simple in concept, difficult in their
>
What's with the rounded tip knife? I don't get why the round tip makes it
kiddie safe. Seems more dangerous to me (as the Riv site alludes to -- it
looks like a spoon). In my experience, kids learn just fine to respect
something that's sharp when they are shown it with respect and see me
handli
declasse and passe?
>
> I may be in the market after all for an Opniel -- my two attempts to order
> Sydeco miniatures thru Amazon fizzed -- very odd.
>
> Or maybe I'll just use a jagged rock.
>
>
> On Wed, Aug 21, 2013 at 7:22 PM, Deacon Patrick
> > wrote:
&g
Fantastic! Enjoy the ride!
With abandon,
Patrick
On Thursday, August 22, 2013 8:43:24 AM UTC-6, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote:
>
> I wasn't planning on getting a new bike, but sometimes these things
> just can't be avoided! When a 60cm Quickbeam recently was offered for
> sale here by Collin, I pre
Just sprung for a GB Wildlife hatchet, mostly for bowl carving and for
spring/fall bikepacking fire work. Looking forward to seeing we get along.
With abandon,
Patrick
On Wednesday, May 15, 2013 2:57:53 AM UTC-6, ChrisB wrote:
>
> Hi All
>
> Looking through Manny's photos (many thanks Manny fo
I love my large SaddleSack from Riv. Very stable and rides on top the rear
rack.
With abandon,
Patrick
On Thursday, August 22, 2013 7:40:35 PM UTC-6, Tom Goodmann wrote:
>
> With a school year just about underway, I'm late to ask; looking for
> recommendations for a saddle bag--likely more flat
Something about silicon reminds me of grabbing hold a squid in rigger. I
just don't find it a pleasant experience. It's too squishy (not enough
feedback from the bars) and unbreathable. What's the attraction? Now cork,
cotton tape, and some shellac, I'm a happy lad.
With abandon,
Patrick
On Sa
Glad they work for you!
With abandon,
Patrick
On Saturday, August 24, 2013 9:59:56 AM UTC-6, Mike wrote:
>
> On Saturday, August 24, 2013 8:45:26 AM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick
> wrote: What's the attraction?
>
>
>>
>> On Saturday, August 24, 2013 8:35:33 AM UTC-
Welcome Nils. That's some beautiful country you have to ride in.
With abandon,
Patrick
On Saturday, August 24, 2013 9:50:07 AM UTC-6, Nils Eng wrote:
>
> I've been a long-time lurker on this forum and finally whacked up the
> ginger to say "hello". My name is Nils, I live in Southern New Mexico
Fantastic!
With abandon,
Patrick
On Saturday, August 24, 2013 4:40:29 PM UTC-6, David G wrote:
>
> It happened:
> http://flic.kr/s/aHsjHHwVr6
>
> And it was fun.
>
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My great (great?) grandfather drove cattle through or to Silver City.
Beautiful wee town and fantastic country surrounding you!
With abandon,
Patrick
On Saturday, August 24, 2013 6:23:28 PM UTC-6, Nils Eng wrote:
>
> Thank you all for the kindly welcome. Patrick, I'm in Silver City-- I'm
> the
Those look like Carsick
Design: http://www.carsickdesigns.com/PRODUCTS/Pages/PANNIERS.html
With abandon,
Patrick
On Sunday, August 25, 2013 8:52:04 AM UTC-6, Mike wrote:
>
> Thanks Curtis. Your bike looks great. I wish it was easier to go with a
> load like that here in OR but the weather can b
Evan,
Would you mind comparing the waxed canvas of the Carsick panniers with the
waxed canvas Riv. currently uses? Have you tested the Carsick in
significant rain or wet snow? How beefy is the fabric? Thanks!
With abandon,
Patrick
On Sunday, August 25, 2013 9:11:59 AM UTC-6, cyclot...@gmail.c
Thanks, Evan. Yeah, I guess So Cal doesn't afford many opportunities for
wet testing, let alone cold and wet. That bean didn't enter the right hole
in my head when I asked that question, did it? Grin.
With abandon,
Patrick
On Sunday, August 25, 2013 11:01:33 AM UTC-6, Evan Spacht wrote:
>
> Tha
Beautiful, Rob! That is a lot of tunnels! Glad you got to enjoy the
adventure of solitude.
With abandon,
Patrick
On Sunday, August 25, 2013 12:27:04 PM UTC-6, rob markwardt wrote:
>
> Greetings,
>Some people want gifts and parties for their birthday. I just want to
> be alone on my bike!
The rails are the same I believe. But before you switch saddles, you may
want to play with (one at a time to not confuse the issue) tilt of the nose
up/down, sliding the saddle forward or back (try this first, moving it
forward first based on what you wrote), and height. What you describe may
w
Purdy!
With abandon,
Patrick
On Sunday, August 25, 2013 2:14:09 PM UTC-6, Patrick Moore wrote:
>
> By Chauncey Matthews of Matthews Custom Cycles, delivered this afternoon.
>
> --
> *RESUMES THAT GET YOU NOTICED!*
> Certified Resume Writer
> http://resumespecialties.com/index.html
> patric...@re
Hugh! 82˚F? Zounds! That's positively sweltering (we may have 1 or two days
where we reach the 90's here, mostly we are "hot" in the 70's. Can't tempt
me with temps in the 80's. Too hot! We're now (mostly) out of monsoon
season (tough late last week we had the creek next to our house (usually 4"
You may need to pound the saddle forward (or back) using the heel of your hand.
Even a small amount can make a big difference.
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Patrick
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Fantastic! Nothing beats family time and biking. I'd love to know what FS
roads you played on should we be out that way some point again. i used to
hike Hanging Lake with my friend and his family when I'd join them in
Glenwood. I'd forgotten Doc Holiday was buried there. Thanks for the
vicariou
I know I've mentioned this before, but sitting on the floor without chairs
or back rest (like you're out in the woods) works your core all the time,
so you don't have to do core exercises. Takes a few months to get
proficient at it, and it inherently means shifting positions every 20-40
minutes
it from spending any time on the floor in that way on a
regular basis, it would just take longer to get used to it.
With abandon,
Patrick
On Monday, August 26, 2013 8:55:09 PM UTC-6, Michael wrote:
>
> Deacon Patrick,
>>
>
> So you mean, that whenever you sit at home, you are
numb
> (now I use a good rocker). But I sit at a computer too many damned hours a
> day, but I (try to) sit upright without leaning forward or back, and I
> wonder if this posture is at least minimally harmful.
>
> At any rate, thank God, my back doesn't bother me, though as
Beautiful! Did you get out to any of the park areas?
With abandon,
Patrick
On Tuesday, August 27, 2013 12:09:21 PM UTC-6, Kelly wrote:
>
> Well I'm home and grateful for another great tour. I'm still attempting
> to figure out what to do with photos but that will happen in time.
>
> One thing
that has
annoyed me too long. No longer! Grin. Once the Silky Saw arrives, I'll
delve into some downed pine near us and see if there are bowls in them thar
hills.
With abandon,
Patrick
On Thursday, August 22, 2013 11:13:22 AM UTC-6, Deacon Patrick wrote:
>
> Just sprung for a GB
Beautiful, Liesl! Your skill is inspiring and I suspect may lead to
frustration as I attempt to do something equally ornate. I know knife
carving is too intricate for my brain capacity (fine motor skills are very
taxing on my brain energy), but the hatchet may right at the ballence point
betwee
Spectacular outing, Manny. I love the random meet-up on Mt. Diablo. Yup,
Autumn's nippin' in the air here and leaves are starting to change. You'll
have ghost stories to tell your kids when school starts. There is an old
pool on an old dilapidated ranch. Strange noises eminate from the deep, fa
I wanted to give this a go, what might be a good place to start...
> Floor sitting?
> Floor sleeping?
> Something else?
>
> I can't say i'm sold, but I'm intrigued?
> Scott
>
> Cheers,
> Scott Henry
> Dayton, OH
>
> FTM-PTB
>
>
> On Mon,
emely capable and excellent for fine work. You see all of this. I
> would guess that a mini's weight (10 oz head) would be the ideal choice for
> your brain-mind-body connections! Keep us posted as I know you will!
>
> On Tuesday, August 27, 2013 6:23:46 PM UTC-5, Deacon Patri
Yoga balls don't fix the fundamental flaw of the chair position. We didn't
sit like that for 2 million years. Now it's the only way to sit?
With abandon,
Patrick
On Wednesday, August 28, 2013 11:47:39 AM UTC-6, William wrote:
>
> Two coworkers, Lance and Dave, just reconfigured their cubicles to
but I've been
> sitting on a chair for 44. Let me ease into it..with only a tiny bit
> of abandon.
>
> On Wednesday, August 28, 2013 10:54:21 AM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote:
>>
>> Yoga balls don't fix the fundamental flaw of the chair position. We
>>
I pray you never have the occasion to. Grin.
WIth abandon,
Patrick
On Wednesday, August 28, 2013 12:47:10 PM UTC-6, Liesl wrote:
>
> "Frustration isn't a bad thing, it's a warning light of too much brain
> energy flapping out my ears."
>
> I am gonna quote you on that, my friend, many times!
>
That approach matches mine, Perry. Crutches (anything padded/supportive)
sould be used as a last resort, and then only temporarily if possible.
While I've not dealt with these issues, I have found that getting the
foundational things right (diet, core strength, active proprioception,
etc.) allo
ideal choice for
> your brain-mind-body connections! Keep us posted as I know you will!
>
> On Tuesday, August 27, 2013 6:23:46 PM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote:
>>
>> Beautiful, Liesl! Your skill is inspiring and I suspect may lead to
>> frustration as I attempt to do s
Or a large diameter grip that is not padded. I love my cork grips covered
with cotton tape. Amazing conductivity of the road/trail and my big hands
are happy.
With abandon,
Patrick
On Saturday, August 31, 2013 11:06:18 AM UTC-6, Cyclofiend Jim wrote:
>
> Yeah... I was just going to post a simil
I love it! Next time I see a blue Ferrari I'll know it's a Dodge Caravan.
With abandon,
Patrick
On Saturday, August 31, 2013 1:36:21 PM UTC-6, Dave Faller wrote:
>
> While riding my Ram this morning I crossed paths with a couple going the
> opposite direction. The man, riding a Co-Motion road b
El Duke. http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/gooduke.htm
On Saturday, August 31, 2013 8:51:19 AM UTC-6, bwg wrote:
>
> Hello,
>
> I'm wondering what mild, effective degreaser options there are these days,
> since the excellent El Doo-kay is no longer available.
>
> Thanks,
> Bruce
>
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Beautiful! Hard to beat a trip that involves an owl, fog, and the ocean.
With abandon,
Patrick
On Wednesday, September 4, 2013 10:42:54 PM UTC-6, Christopher Chen wrote:
>
> I joined the Cycle Wild people for a three day trip out to Cape Lookout
> State Park on the Oregon Coast. We took the MAX
campyonly.com
> Blog: http://campyonlyguy.blogspot.com
> Twitter: @CampyOnlyGuy
> Flickr: www.flickr.com/photos/campyonlyguy
>
> On Sep 5, 2013, at 2:48 PM, Deacon Patrick >
> wrote:
>
> I love the concept. If anyone gets actual experience with the lights, I'd
> love to know if th
I love the concept. If anyone gets actual experience with the lights, I'd
love to know if there is any flicker to the beam. In the videos, there
seems to be flicker, whick would overload my brain and end me for the day
(not to mention the ride).
With abandon,
Patrick
On Thursday, September 5,
Thank you, Jim. That's a great family history of the road side of the
family. I imagine, but do not know, the Bombadil and Hunqapillar came from
the Atlantis and perhaps go as far back as the Mountain shown in the
poster. I'd love to know the evolution that led to the Atlantis, Bombadil,
and Hu
Humor travels just fine. Sometimes it lands in hostile territory and gets
slaughtered.
With abandon,
Patrick
On Thursday, September 5, 2013 8:24:58 PM UTC-6, Robert Barr wrote:
>
> Manny, thanks for posting this. I was laughing all through the list*. *Some
> of the comments remind me that humor
glad to know you are out there.
>
>
>
> On Thu, Sep 5, 2013 at 10:34 PM, Deacon Patrick
> > wrote:
>
>> Humor travels just fine. Sometimes it lands in hostile territory and gets
>> slaughtered.
>>
>> With abandon,
>> Patrick
>>
>>
&
Bikepacking in CO, I see both beasts, bears with greater frequency --
typically several a year. I mostly see mountain lion tracks, but have seen
them a few times. They have never invaded my camp or gone for food or me,
but I camp where there aren't many people doing stupid things.
With abandon,
In our house we only have one rule and everyone is responsible for
following it and helping others follow it. "Uphold Right Relationship."
Seems to me it works for everything.
With abandon,
Patrick
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I don't "rip" through anything (without brain injury, I might, but I ride
fairly conservatively), but from what I've seen, I ride my fendered
Hunqapillar the way you ride your Niner -- riding everything the full
suspension folks ride. They look at me in stunned amazement that such trail
can be
A friend of mine (I know, hard to believe I'd have any, but there's one born
every minute!) is pondering joining me for a two night ramble on Pikes Peak
starting Monday. His bike isn't set up with a rack and he has no panniers, so
he'll be wearing his backpack.
Anyone done this? Tips? The whole
I don't follow, Ron. What are these shoes of which you speak? Some new
tech? Grin.
With abandon,
Patrick
On Friday, September 6, 2013 11:56:10 AM UTC-6, Ron Mc wrote:
>
> shoes, Deac.
>
> On Friday, September 6, 2013 12:43:08 PM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote:
>>
>>
t the
> inertia affecting balance when you need it most
>
> On Friday, September 6, 2013 12:51:13 PM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote:
>>
>> A friend of mine (I know, hard to believe I'd have any, but there's one
>> born every minute!) is pondering joining me for
Would you really want to enter a hot springs named Mono? Seems risky. Grin.
WIth abandon,
Patrick
On Friday, September 6, 2013 11:56:42 AM UTC-6, Mike Schiller wrote:
>
> So Andrew, slightly off topic, but what do you think of the road to
> Florence lake for cycling? I've driven it a few times
Parts of New Mexico operate outside the time-space-cultural continuum,
causing ripple anomilies among matter and energy that achieve escape
veloscity through the wormhole. They call this phenomenon "enchantment."
Hence the moniker "New Mexico: Land of Enchantment."
With abandon,
Patrick
On Fri
Awesome! Unfortunately, Trevor, that Flickr page is as private as your
office.
With abandon,
Patrick
On Sunday, September 8, 2013 8:59:58 AM UTC-6, Trevor saxton wrote:
>
> So I have raised enough capital to complete my Betty Foy project, however
> the BoxDog pelican was sacrificed in the proce
Great trip! I love those high trail bridges you have in the PNW. Amazing!
With abandon,
Patrick
On Sunday, September 8, 2013 10:17:59 AM UTC-6, Shawn Granton wrote:
>
> Hello folks!
>
> Right before Labor Day holiday weekend, my friend Ed and I took Amtrak
> from Portland to Tacoma, and then rod
Garth, I'm betting Aaron measured the waist without stretching the elastic,
which means many inches are available. My waist is 36" and the large fit
great with quite a bit of room to spare.
With abandon,
Patrick
On Wednesday, September 11, 2013 5:38:11 PM UTC-6, Garth wrote:
>
> Yes Aaron ... i
The hope was that getting away from the hustle and bustle of our wee town (700
year round residents) with a lot of construction going on would help me recover
the "brain cushion" I'd lost over the past month (for a variety of
reasons).
My wife dropped me off at the base of Craigs Road (not sure
blem
> when you have the right clothes (and bike!).
>
>
>
> On Wednesday, September 11, 2013 8:58:09 PM UTC-4, Deacon Patrick wrote:
>>
>> The hope was that getting away from the hustle and bustle of our wee town
>> (700 year round residents) with a lot of constru
you some comfort (your smile makes me
> think they did!). Bob
>
>
> On Wed, Sep 11, 2013 at 10:02 PM, Deacon Patrick
>
> > wrote:
>
>> Indeed! The way we say that here is "There's no such thing as bad
>> weather, only bad clothing."
>>
&g
n the
> Waldo Canyon fire area and intended to find you. That is postponed for a
> bit. Bob
>
>
> On Wed, Sep 11, 2013 at 10:38 PM, Deacon Patrick
>
> > wrote:
>
>> Yeah, even after the local "200 year flood" in the creek a few yards from
>> our h
It's great to hear your joy through another's eyes! Very nice.
With abandon,
Patrick
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Hey Ron.
I really like the orange accents on my Hunqapillar. Not sure I would like
the whole bike orange, but this color scheme fits the woods somehow.
Dappled sunlight and grey shadow under the pine.
The tent is Hilleberg's Akto. It's an amazing set-up. The fly is the
structure that you set u
It's easy to talk about stuff that "just works"! Grin.
With abandon,
Patrick
On Thursday, September 12, 2013 7:36:30 AM UTC-6, Ron Mc wrote:
>
> thanks for the tent review.
>
> On Thursday, September 12, 2013 8:00:13 AM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote:
>>
>>
Black bears, yes. We had one tear apart our garage door last week to get
trash in the bin inside (we forgot the trash guy comes a day later with a
holiday).
At least up the hill they are very shy of people. I see them on the edge of
the woods usually and they run the other way. I've come upon t
Ha! Another great reason for steel bikes and footwear you can walk in.
With abandon,
Patrick
On Thursday, September 12, 2013 4:20:30 PM UTC-6, DianeB wrote:
>
> I'll take my chances with goatheads, thank you.
>
> [image: photo.php.jpg]
>
> I don't know if these guys started it, but the giraffe fi
These might be a good option for someone wanting as little shoe as possible
without going barefoot. I'll still ride either barefoot or in my moccasins, but
found these great for both my wide feet and running and wet. ZemGear TerraRAZ.
http://zemgear.com
Here's my review of them in a minimalist
I haven't tried those specifically, but I ran in huaraches (that same
style, essentially a flip-flop with a heel strap), both manufactured and
homemade, for about two years. They are fantastic, and if you have odd feet
the custom is a great way to go. The Bedrocks have too much cushioning for
m
As one who always rides in the country, and at most through small mountain
towns, I love the contrast of the secluded path and the high tech rail.
Enjoy your century when it comes round. May you ride it with the wide-eyed
enthusiasm of a kid seeing everything for the first time!
With abandon,
P
option of being able to wear socks and wear
> them when it's cooler.
>
>
> On Friday, September 13, 2013 3:38:58 PM UTC-7, Deacon Patrick wrote:
>>
>> These might be a good option for someone wanting as little shoe as
>> possible without going barefoot. I'll
Since we're listing minimalist shoe options, here are ones I know of not
yet mentioned that may work for you:
Merrill Barefoot
Altra
Vibram FiveFingers
Luna Sandals
XeroShoes (sandals, actually)
Born to Run
With abandon,
Patrick
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Fantastic!
With abandon,
Patrick
On Saturday, September 14, 2013 1:47:23 PM UTC-6, Tony DeFilippo wrote:
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> Spectacular ride! Thanks to Ken, Erl and Howard for coming out this
> morning. We had amazing weather, great conversation and of course... got
> to ride some really nice bikes! A cou
> high-arch ice-skate feet). Proterras are my choice for Grip King pedals.
>
> On Saturday, September 14, 2013 3:40:59 PM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote:
>>
>> Since we're listing minimalist shoe options, here are ones I know of not
>> yet mentioned that may work f
Looks great, Tom. Intriguing about the hand positions. I have a hard time
imagining how you get more hand positions, could you tell me more?
With abandon,
Patrick
On Saturday, September 14, 2013 9:57:29 PM UTC-6, Tom Virgil wrote:
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> It's definitely easier to move from the grips to the hooks an
ame feeling as your hands
> do when you stretch your fingers as wide as you can.
>
> On Saturday, September 14, 2013 9:17:34 PM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote:
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>> Merrill also has a line of barefoot shoes (I know, right?!), which have
>> far less to no cushioning or sup
I love bikes! What a wondrously different experience and scenery than I'll
likely ever have on the bike (baring brain healing, the sound of the city
would do me in in seconds), but the bike takes us each where we are going.
Thanks for sharing the city art and ride.
With abandon,
Patrick
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