This week at the library, we got our first paychecks under the new contract rate. I was the only one, at either branch where I work, who calculated what their new rate would be. I was right too. My increase amounted to 70¢ per hour. What surprised me though, were two [...]
Winter is officially upon us. There and no temps above freezing in the forecast for at least two weeks, and snow is expected most days. Today was clear and sunny, albeit cold and windy. Still, quite a nice day.
I felt like Rip VanWinkle after my after-work nap though. It was dark, [...]
Bikes Rule!
Saturday on my ride to work, I was pedaling up a snowy side street. A guy was in his driveway, brushing snow off the family Taurus wagon. Seeing me, he turned and, pumping a fist in the air shouted, “Bikes rule!”
At that particular moment I’s just hit a patch of brown sugar [...]
Drat.
I went over to the landlord’s office this afternoon to take the loft apartment. That was when I found out heat was not included. Apparently there’s a mistake on the web site. I learned the hard way to never, ever, ever take an apartment where I have to pay the heat. [...]
It was a zoo at Winton Branch today—the kind of day I dreaded before, and the whole reason I avoided taking a clerk’s position in the first place.
I was always afraid of bursting into flame or something from the chaotic nature of days such as today, when, managing three or four completely unrelated things at [...]
Drat! We had an ice storm yesterday, followed by snow overnight and more in the forecast. The bike has been wearing its studded tires since last week Monday. And I have a headcold.
This, after a case of bronchitis last week. Bronchitis? I can’t remember having bronchitis when I was smoking. [...]
Jeepers. Don’t I feel productive.
Library
I rode by Sully Branch yesterday to see what the place is like and to meet with the staff there. As it turns out, Sully Branch is even closer to my apartment than Winton Branch. It’s in a section of the city I haven’t visited since I got [...]
A few weeks ago I lost a client. It wasn’t necessarily anything I did or didn’t do. They’re a not-for-profit and when new board members come in at not-for-profits, there’s always a chance a new board member will say they can take care of the web site for free or they know someone [...]
No TNUA for me tonight, damn it. I spent all day (riding in at sunrise, riding home after sunset) wrestling with a tape backup unit and I’m just to whipped, mentally. Physically, I’m still sore from this weekend—going six weeks between long rides isn’t the best plan—but I could probably make it tonight [...]
Happy holidays from Specialized Bicycle Components
I’m not a Christmas nut. While I’m not exactly a Grinch or a Scrooge either, the reaction I have to most holiday stuff is that it’s overhyped nonsense that’s far too cute, sappy, or otherwise emotionally manipulative for its own good.
But, as a bike nut, I loved this and [...]
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Someday we’ll all look back on this, and plow right into a parked car.
Just as man evolved from four feet to two, some have evolved from four wheels to two.
Tourers and commuters are a lot alike. Both breeds usually choose a sturdy, yet no-nonsense bike, and both usually have to carry more than your usual OCP roadie. We take tips, tricks, and underground secret information from almost every other type of cyclist, chew it up, and spit out a form of cycling science that manifests itself as a fusion of both basic transportation and recreational riding all at once.—ax0n
You shouldn’t anthropomorphize bikes. They don’t like it when you do that—JustBrowsing
Somewhere on gayforums.net there’s a thread that goes “I just shaved my legs and got some tight lycra shorts. Do you think it would make look like a cyclist or not?”—From yet another “Does wearing lycra make me look gay?” thread on bikeforums.net
I don’t hate cars per se, but the lifestyle they encourage is as lethal and self-destructive as any drug.—Cosmoline
I guess for me it boiled down to a realization that a bike was the right tool for the job. Using a 3,000 pound vehicle move me and my briefcase 2.5 miles to work everyday was like using a steamroller to press my shirts—they'd be wrinkle free, but an iron would be a better choice.—chocula
Starve a terrorist—ride a bike to work. It’s not just good for the environment, it’s good for civilization.—NotAsFat
When all the gasoline runs out, the Priuses are going to be dead on the side of the road right beside the Hummers.
Who is more patriotic, the person who commutes to work on a bike, or the guy who slaps a US flag decal on his SUV that gets 12 miles per gallon?—Jim Caple (ESPN)
I’m on the odd side of now but the right side of history.—Woodog
What’s the point of a bike if you can only ride it on weekends and you can’t even carry anything with you?—madfiNch
I don’t ride to save the environment, auto fuel, money or even to get exercise. I ride because I enjoy it and as a consequence, I get the benefit of the other things.—Charles Vail
What I need is a tandem, a squash racquet and a daring & ruthless accomplice. Is anyone in?—Chris L
My two favorite things in life are libraries and bicycles. They both move people forward without wasting anything. The perfect day: riding a bike to the library.—Peter Golkin
If one is going to be hedonistic and NOT actually in Jamaica, well bicycles ain’t such a bad way to go.—PansyPalmetto