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  • July 21, 2011 at 2:41 pm in reply to: Bump and grind on the MVT #928388
    baiskeli
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    @Dirt 6123 wrote:

    That’s kind of a spicy title for this thread… not normally what we’d expect when talking about a multi-use trail. If that’s why you clicked on this thread, you’ll be sorely disappointed.

    I was dripping sweat all over Martha Custis this morning. Oh yeaaah.

    July 20, 2011 at 1:19 pm in reply to: Missed connection #928290
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    Today’s missed connection:

    You were a construction worker on an ATV, about to cross the path along the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool to get from the staging area to the pool. You were looking to your right, chatting with the guy who is supposed to be directing traffic and keeping you from hitting me, as I approached from your left. I saw what could happen and gave you a wide berth – and sure enough, you pulled out without looking, and your dumbass buddy didn’t look either. But since I was looking out for you and your idiot buddy whose job it is to prevent just this sort of thing, you barely missed me.

    If only I had been as stupid as you are, I could have met you up close and personal. Perhaps next time.

    July 19, 2011 at 1:33 pm in reply to: W&OD Trail Kitty sighting #928220
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    @StopMeansStop 5945 wrote:

    I finally saw my winter buddy people watching on the side of the trail today. He came right up to me for pets. And get this… The name on his tag is Hobo! Considering the trail used to be a railroad, it is a perfect name.

    Glad we finally know his name. I still think “Glenn Carlyn” would have worked.

    July 18, 2011 at 6:14 pm in reply to: Will fat tires save my butt? #928186
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    @KLizotte 5916 wrote:

    I already have a suspension seat post though nothing fancy. I didn’t try lowering the air pressure since I was afraid of getting a flat (I was running at about 75-77 psi – the tires max out at 80).

    Oh.

    Then my next thought is that you need a new suspension seat, or a new bike.

    July 18, 2011 at 2:51 pm in reply to: County Fair: Call For Volunteers #928178
    baiskeli
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    Yes, there is funnel cake, pig races, pie contests, rickety unsafe rides and ripoff carnival games.

    July 18, 2011 at 2:48 pm in reply to: County Fair: Call For Volunteers #928177
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    @acc 5880 wrote:

    I sort of doubt if my son will get a second date with this young woman.

    Ah, but she will have a scar to always remember him by.

    July 18, 2011 at 2:47 pm in reply to: Accidental half century #928176
    baiskeli
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    Great story. The magic of a bike.

    July 18, 2011 at 2:46 pm in reply to: Will fat tires save my butt? #928175
    baiskeli
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    I’m by no means an expert on this, but my first thoughts are:

    – yes, wider tires
    – lower air pressure?
    – a suspension seat post. You can easily install a seat post with a suspension spring in it. That’s probably going to work best.

    July 14, 2011 at 3:01 pm in reply to: County Fair: Call For Volunteers #928074
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    @StopMeansStop 5773 wrote:

    Booth wars!

    Actually, there are some booth wars at our fair, like the abortion rights vs. anti-abortion booths, or Dems vs. Republicans, or Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) vs. Parents and Friends of “Ex-Gays” (PFOX). It’s entertaining to see how close their booths end up, and watch people walk past one and then the other. Only in Arlington. Most fairs have wars between farm animals.

    If you really want a booth war, you could set up an “Arlingtonians for a Filthy, Disgusting Environment” booth right next to my wife’s.

    July 13, 2011 at 7:38 pm in reply to: County Fair: Call For Volunteers #928047
    baiskeli
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    I will take a shift as soon as I coordinate the times with my wife, who has her own booth at the fair (Arlingtonians for a Clean Environment – stop by all).

    July 13, 2011 at 5:38 pm in reply to: Stealing bikes #928038
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    I had a bike stolen with a cable lock on it on the one day I forgot to bring my U-lock.

    The old circular key U-locks are easily defeated too – throw those out and get a new one.

    July 13, 2011 at 1:36 pm in reply to: It’s all relative #928028
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    @StopMeansStop 5663 wrote:

    The bear was pissed he didn’t call his pass.

    LOL!

    But do you ever see bears call their passes? ? Or stop for a read light or stop sign? No. Bears have no respect for traffic laws. We should ban bears from the road.

    July 13, 2011 at 1:31 pm in reply to: I was NOT run over at the Lynn Street intersection wtih the Custis Trail this morning #928026
    baiskeli
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    As I was approaching that intersection this morning, I saw that I probably wasn’t going to make it over in time, so I stayed behind a very slow rider who wasn’t going to make it either, letting the guys who were speeding up to get through make it. AFTER the light turned, this slow rider proceed through the intersection, in front of the cars desperately trying to make the turn toward the Key Bridge, still going just as slowly. No rush, slow guy.

    July 11, 2011 at 7:39 pm in reply to: Police on Martha Custis #927936
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    In any event, the police are now off Martha Custis, but lots of sweaty men are all over Martha Custis every day.

    What? It’s true.

    July 11, 2011 at 7:38 pm in reply to: Police on Martha Custis #927935
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    @Usern Ame 5613 wrote:

    Did you find out what the citizen complaint was? Was it speed or someone going through a red light?

    It was about bikes running the red there.

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