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@Kitty 129630 wrote:

If there are no snow days this year, I’ll think of something else emblematic (Strava route that most closely resembles a mitten?)

No, you should include the entire state and make it a true challenge. After all, the UP gets the highest annual snowfall in the US.

…Former Yooper

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@cvcalhoun 128868 wrote:

Okay, Zip Code is back.

Yay. Because what was said about this being a social thing is very correct for me. I’m hoping for a Maryland team, because I would never be able to make it to Virginia or even DC on a regular basis. And I know how crazy competitive you Virginians are. You don’t want me on your team.

…Busy recruiting more Marylanders…

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Thanks, Subby! I’m such an idiot. I have de-private-d my Instagram account if anyone wants to see all 94 pictures that I took for BAFS 2015. :rolleyes:

@Subby 112622 wrote:

Here are some really nice pics from @mftansill – unfortunately they did not show up in our feed (her account is private) but they are so nice I would love for everyone to see them.

https://instagram.com/p/yIiV1CwNxp

https://instagram.com/p/0bKeojQN9J

https://instagram.com/p/z-83rmwN7B

https://instagram.com/p/z8W7AFQN22

https://instagram.com/p/z5o7Z9wN9Y

https://instagram.com/p/ysiB6OwN1t

https://instagram.com/p/x462PVQN–

https://instagram.com/p/ykaahjQN_-

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Those are some great photos, and I don’t envy you the task of judging all of the photos.

However, for the purposes of winning next year – because it’s all about the winning – I was curious about what role the number of “likes” factored into your judging process?

Thanks!

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I plan on attending!

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FS Day 78 – Anya drank the blabarssoppa. It was the beginning of a new adventure for her, for she WAS the daughter of Jack Frost. …The End.

I hope that everyone enjoyed the story! If you wonder – I completely made it up. Some days I had multiple days planned out, and other days I got back from my ride not having been able to concentrate on anything but avoiding spilling onto the ice and snow.

No, I did not tie up all of the loose ends. What about Seth’s daughter and the other young women? Does Anya find a man? :rolleyes: Who is her mom? Etc, etc, etc. I have answers to some of these questions. Perhaps next year…

Thank you,
Millie

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FS Day 77 – Jack continued – Drink the blabarssnopa. If you are my daughter, your true nature will be revealed and you will be my heir. If you are not – well, then I can’t trust you and I will have to hold you here until you die of old age.

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@americancyclo 108228 wrote:

I can’t say that I speak for Subby, but I am not depending on the freezingsaddles website for the Photo Contest. From my point of view, the connection to the website is purely for vanity reasons.

Not that there is anything wrong with that, but I wanted to make sure that people know that I’ll be pulling images directly from instagram for the contest. So don’t worry about that part, if that’s what keeps you up at night.

I am very glad to hear this, because as far as I could tell these many days, my photos have never shown up on the FS page, but they do show up in Instagram under #bafs2015.

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FS Day 75 – Jack Frost was a tall man with white hair and a tinge of icy blue to his complexion. He stared at them as they were brought in. Another one? He asked Seth. I want my daughter back, Seth replied.

FS Day 76 – YOUR daughter was wrong to believe that she was MY daughter. She has your stubbornness. Jack turned toward Anya and asked – and what about you? Are you my daughter? There is one test.

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FS Day 73 – I’m sorry, Seth whispered, it hasn’t only been you and my daughter that I have brought to this place. There were other young women – all of them loved snow as much as you, Anya.

FS Day 74 – As the creatures that Anya realized were yetis went to grab them, Seth urged her pleadingly to not be a fool and to not drink the blabarssoppa.

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FS Day 71 – Anya was sorry that she asked, and focused on the scenery around her for the remainder of their silent journey. Finally, they arrived at an icy palace.

FS Day 72 – Seth abruptly looked hesitant when they saw the massive doors start to open. Two massive creatures in furs approached them. Anya felt Seth grab her hand.

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@dkel 110771 wrote:

Seems like every day riding is pretty commonplace this year…maybe the standard should be every day and no sleaze days.

I do not agree with this! With the full life that I have outside of biking AND this being my first year – both in FS and in owning a bike – I’ve had to work hard to get a ride in every day – even on the odd sleaze day. :rolleyes:

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@ewilliams0305 110622 wrote:

Will any spades be attending the Vasa ride this Sunday?

I will be doing the half Vasa!

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FS Day 68 – Uncharacteristically unnerved, Anya didn’t respond. Schooling his temper, Seth studied her carefully and suggested that they depart soon. They were beyond the wall an hour later.

FS Day 69 – After that, Seth grew distant and didn’t engage in conversation. Tired of the silence, Anya told him a couple of days later that the guardsmen had told her that she wasn’t the first woman Seth had brought past the wall. Seth stared at her a moment.

FS Day 70 – Yes, I have brought my daughter to meet Jack Frost as well.

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@Greenbelt 109871 wrote:

From the Group Ride thread. Note, this ride with probably have a couple of the dreaded MD Inquisition along, so please take appropriate counter-measures.

I’m thinking about taking a lunch ride up to Bmore on Sunday March 8, leaving Proteus at 9am (note that’s 8am for people who didn’t put their clocks ahead the night before for daylight savings time). Lunch at the museum (has a nice cafe-restaurant) and return probably by about 3pm. 67 miles, quite a few small punchy hills, moderate pace (14mph-ish). Usually take a 10 minute stop to get snacks and drinks halfway there and halfway back. Will need a lock for when we’re at the museum. All are welcome. Follow http://www.facebook.com/proteusbicycles for last minute or weather related updates. This is a really nice ride, mostly out of traffic and surprisingly scenic. -Jeff
http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2449007

Greenbelt! Our gratitude goes to you for scheduling this ride for the Maryland Inquisition. We will send the check in the mail.

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