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Quote from rhjanes: “Quote from LIhikers: “........ then the front moved and it's 68 degrees at 7:30 PM. Winter coats weather here! ” now that's funny, but I know it's true. Years ago I went to Tx, in the DFW area, for some training for my job. One morning I was standing outside the building waiting for starting time, I think I was in a Polo shirt and maybe a windbreaker with temps in the 50s. Employees were coming in with parkas, gloves, hats and scarfs. I asked someone if I missed a forecast f…
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Hiking & Biking
PostQuote from Astro: “Quote from LIhikers: “I'm gonna have to show her what you said ” FWIW, based upon my brief encounter meeting both of you I believe you hit the jackpot too. May you have many more years of adventures together. ” I think so too
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Hiking & Biking
PostYesterday I finished converting an old (from the 1980s) touring bike from drop handle bars to upright bars. Today I took it out for a short ride, what a nice change. Most of the parts came from Velo Orange, handlebars, brake levers, bar end shifters, rubber bar grips, and cables. It was an easy job with nice results. Next will be a refurbishment of an old tandem we have.
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Hiking & Biking
PostI got in a nice ride today of 16.67 miles. It was a little chilly, but not too bad. Traffic seemed light for a Saturday which was nice. Even manage a coffee break at a Dunkin Donuts, coffee is always a plus.
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Hiking & Biking
PostI'm gonna have to show her what you said
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Hiking & Biking
PostI had to put my mechanic skills to work to get our hybrid bike (that my wife usually rides) working correctly. First the chain needed to be replaced as it was worn too much. Once that was done the chain would skip when hard pressure was applied to the pedals. That's a sign that the cassette ( or freewheel) is worn and needs to be replaced. With that done the bike is working just fine now.
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Took a walk today
PostIt was a beautiful day here on Long Island and Kathy and I didn't have anything we needed to do so we spent the afternoon going for a walk. We walked a trail that's not well known so we didn't see any other hikers or cyclists. We didn't work hard plus took a few breaks along the way, to relax. All in all we covered 7.8 miles in about 3.5 hours, including breaks.
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That bear has more common sense than some people I've met
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Hiking & Biking
Postfor gloves for winter riding I use a pair of light gloves under mittens
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Hiking & Biking
PostYou probably already have most of the clothing you'd want for winter riding. A couple of layers on top, under a jacket to break the wind. Long underwear on the bottom, possibly under shorts if a second layer is needed on your legs. A warm pair of socks, gloves, and a hat, headband, or buff depending on the temp. If you ride with a helmet make sure the hat fits underneath. Most of what I wear in winter is clothing I already had for hiking. Booties that fit over your shoes are helpful to keep your…
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Quote from rhjanes: “I had two busted lawn gear. I did the yard on Friday because of RAIN due Saturday. My blower, the ignitor (coil) gave up. It was just $20 more to replace it. They replaced the fuel lines in my string trimmer. I got almost done trimming, hit the head to release more string and....the head (plastic) started coming apart. Dang thing is only about 10 years old! Cheap plastic..(JK). I finished up and bought a new string head. ” and the old guy says "they just don't make things li…
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welcome to the cafe
LIhikers - - Coffee Talk
PostThe company I retired from put me in for the Fedeal Aviation Administration's Master Mechanic award. They also presented me with a gold plated ratchet wrench engraved with my name and " Master Mechanic". I wish I had worked for them longer than I did, it's a good place to work.
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welcome to the cafe
LIhikers - - Coffee Talk
PostQuote from odd man out: “Taught my last class today (nucleic acid structure). After next week's final exams I will be done. ” Congrats and welcome to the club !
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And In Other News
LIhikers - - Coffee Talk
PostUNBELIEVABLE !