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langston

Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2007 12:11 pm

Joined: 25 Jul 2005 Posts: 5547 Location: Columbia City

protaghiro wrote:

let me tell you the brief story of my final ride with .83.

once upon a time we were riding along towards west seattle / alki when all of a sudden my chain came loose. zoom, zoom, zoom you all rode past me. one guy stopped and asked if i had tools? 'yes' i replied. then he was gone as well. i was unable to repair the chain with the tools i had, hence i was 'dropped' and had a really fun walk home.

the moral of the story? if you are not a cute girl or a popular member, the group will not wait for you, and you are left to fend for yourself somewhere near boeing field.

the end.

usually, the group will stop in that instance, if sufficient hollering and notification is provided. People 50yds ahead of you don't know/care what's going on behind them unless you make them aware of it. Speak up, son!

Personally, I'd love to just drop everyone who has a more techincal issue then a flat or chain throw, unless we're out in BFE and/or they don't know how to get home. And yes, I'm not being hypocritical here; when my bike breaks down more cataclysmically, I send the group along and take myself home.

Lessons: Pump your tires before you leave the house. Get or learn how to do regular basic maintinance on your bike. Replace your bald tires. Don't whine.

Stanglor

Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2007 12:12 pm

Joined: 28 Jan 2006 Posts: 555 Location: Wallingford

protaghiro wrote:

And hear I thought the moral was don't say "yes" when the answer is "no"

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protaghiro

Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2007 12:30 pm

Joined: 24 Jul 2005 Posts: 52

i have seen the group stop for people, but in this case it was early in the ride and i feel that people were already anxious to get to the final destination so they could begin the group's /real/ favorite activity - binge drinking on a beach somewhere.

the tendency of .83 is for the regulars to bunch up front, while the noobs take up the rear. the chances of someone stopping who is already trailing behind is null and void. maybe / hopefully things have changed. perhaps i will give it another shot sometime.

TrikerTrev

Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2007 12:44 pm

Joined: 23 Oct 2006 Posts: 2303 Location: FOCO, MOFO!!!

dang

not only does that suck, and i'm personally sad to hear that, i dont think it's quite fair to say that because you're not a seasoned member of a hottie that we abandon folks on purpose.

Dozens of rides i've been on and we ALWAYS stop. Hell, I make a point to make sure the stragglers are accounted for. And if it's not me, then theres always someone back there picking up the rear.

Is there the slightest possibility you didn't make the extent of your situation known? Was it fixable in the first place? Have you since resorted to bringing basic bike tools so you dont get stranded in the first place? Rule numero uno in my biking book is to make sure you can fix your bike well enough to get home.

granted, when this group rides, it rides. It by no means shuns folks because of looks...are you kidding me? Have you LOOKED at these dorks in the light of day?

again, sorry dude. im sure your cute enough to ride with us again if you wish.

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Foo

Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2007 12:44 pm

Joined: 27 Jul 2007 Posts: 583

From what I've seen, the group tends to split up later in the rides but usually, that's when people are peeling off anyway. Generally, I've noticed at least one old hand tends to run sweep on the outbound leg at least and there's usually plenty of stop breaks on hills to let people catch up.

mcrawfor

Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2007 1:00 pm

Joined: 09 May 2006 Posts: 1039 Location: Ballard

Stanglor wrote:

And hear I thought the moral was don't say "yes" when the answer is "no"

God if I only knew how many times that has gotten me...

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lantius

Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2007 1:04 pm

1337 Joined: 22 Jul 2005 Posts: 6705 Location: right over

protaghiro wrote:

when was this? i don't think i've seen you out in a looonng while. who IS the boss?

anyhow, i know the group isn't perfect but the number of people dropped with mechanicals and needing to walk home is, as far as i know, still on the small side. you're not a noob, you're an oldtimer. if i'm riding with you and you say "i've got the tools for this" when it's something quick like retensioning your chain then i'm inclined to let you fix it and catch up. it's certainly easier than trying to wrangle the group.

i guess what i'm saying is i'm sorry you got missed, but please don't assume that is somehow de rigueur for the group. you have to have ridden with us enough times to see us stop for mechanicals (and the occasional biological) from all kinds of riders, popular, ugly, cute, n00b, etc.

TrikerTrev

Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2007 1:05 pm

Joined: 23 Oct 2006 Posts: 2303 Location: FOCO, MOFO!!!

protaghiro wrote:

...people were already anxious to get to the final destination so they could begin the group's /real/ favorite activity - binge drinking on a beach somewhere.

you say that like its a bad thing

protaghiro wrote:

the tendency of .83 is for the regulars to bunch up front, while the noobs take up the rear...maybe / hopefully things have changed. perhaps i will give it another shot sometime.

yes, this is how it can and usually will work, but please...we've all had to start from 0 and grow into this band of idiots. Maybe a good nut punch to a seasoned rider will break the ice (and their sac) and you can inform folks not to ride like dicks.

wait...what am i saying?

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langston

Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2007 1:11 pm

Joined: 25 Jul 2005 Posts: 5547 Location: Columbia City

mcrawfor wrote:

Stanglor wrote:

And hear I thought the moral was don't say "yes" when the answer is "no"

God if I only knew how many times that has gotten me...

gotten you what, laid? The police at your door?
BJs are so much better when they're crying as they gag.

koos42

Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2007 1:23 pm

Joined: 10 Jul 2007 Posts: 367 Location: ON YOUR LEFT! your other left.

langston wrote:

mcrawfor wrote:

Stanglor wrote:

And hear I thought the moral was don't say "yes" when the answer is "no"

God if I only knew how many times that has gotten me...

gotten you what, laid? The police at your door?
BJs are so much better when they're crying as they gag.

a lap dance is so much better when the stripper is crying.

jeff

Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2007 1:42 pm

SOC pussy Joined: 05 May 2006 Posts: 4501

.83 doesn't drop people on purpose and usually does a pretty good job making sure everyone makes it back to civilization by the end of the night.

I hate to use you (Rogellio) as an example but I remember going back to dig you out of the bushes a few times on the absinthe ride. (Anytime brother).

I've been dropped before, but it was mostly caused by me being a giant pussy and less about the group riding that night.

Yes it sucks, but if you really need help all ya gotta do is yell" MECHANICAL!" Someone will hear you and come to the rescue.

the dreaded ben

Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2007 2:09 pm

Grumpy Greeb Joined: 20 Aug 2005 Posts: 5329 Location: flavor country

this thread makes me want to punch a kitten.

Stanglor

Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2007 2:15 pm

Joined: 28 Jan 2006 Posts: 555 Location: Wallingford

Does anyone else feel like Ben's responses have been taken over by a few lines of madlib scripting?

All posts seem to be taking the form of

This thread makes me want to act of violence a/my/your anatomy/cute fuzzy animal.

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henry

Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2007 2:17 pm

somewhat piggish Joined: 05 Aug 2005 Posts: 5415 Location: on porch with shotgun

I was ditched in Georgetown on my second .83 ride.

It made me sad and feel like i was not wanted.

I assume that since Aaron has officially resigned, nobody will have a problem with me turning off his account?

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derrickito

Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2007 2:25 pm

now with 50 percent more EVIL Joined: 22 Jul 2005 Posts: 10566

we've never turned off anyones account before. leave it on or ill turn yours off.

(if you dont turn mine off first)

Rogelio

Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2007 2:28 pm

Joined: 31 Jul 2007 Posts: 3092 Location: Pos, aya, por la Corona-Alta-Madera y que no.

jeff wrote:

I hate to use you (Rogellio) as an example but I remember going back to dig you out of the bushes a few times on the absinthe ride. (Anytime brother).

Awesome, so that was you; my vantage point was less than optimal (and I might have been mildly inebriated at the time).

Don't forget that I also had a splendid double pinch flat from improper inflation and had everyone stop for me.

But then again, I'm hella pretty.

Remington

Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2007 4:12 pm

Joined: 23 Jan 2006 Posts: 457 Location: Remington Country

derrickito wrote:

leave it on or ill turn yours off.
(if you dont turn mine off first)

The gods are restless. We might soon witness a flame war of epic proportions that might possibly destroy everything that we know and love. Who knows whether we will live to see the end of it.

lantius

Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2007 4:14 pm

1337 Joined: 22 Jul 2005 Posts: 6705 Location: right over

Remington wrote:

The gods are restless. We might soon witness a flame war of epic proportions that might possibly destroy everything that we know and love. Who knows whether we will live to see the end of it.

i've got backups!

TrikerTrev

Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2007 4:28 pm

Joined: 23 Oct 2006 Posts: 2303 Location: FOCO, MOFO!!!

Rogelio wrote:

Don't forget that I also had a splendid double pinch flat from improper inflation and had everyone stop for me.

But then again, I'm hella pretty.

that was Henrys problem

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Remington

Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2007 5:05 pm

Joined: 23 Jan 2006 Posts: 457 Location: Remington Country

Foo wrote:

No, it's more advanced than that. I might bring a prototype tomorrow night, although I don't know why I should bother. I'm not on the n00b Protection Committee...

jamesw

Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2007 5:14 pm

Joined: 18 Sep 2006 Posts: 149

langston wrote:

BJs are so much better when they're crying as they gag.

Christmas and Valentine's day or do you get the Fourth of July, too now

Remington

Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2007 6:01 pm

Joined: 23 Jan 2006 Posts: 457 Location: Remington Country

derrickito wrote:

we've never turned off anyones account before.

I now find it suspicious that Jace's signature is "Profile Deleted." Whatever happened to that guy anyways?

joby

Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2007 6:06 pm

goes to eleven Joined: 25 Jul 2005 Posts: 3899 Location: The Cloud

derrickito wrote:

we've never turned off anyones account before. leave it on or ill turn yours off.

(if you dont turn mine off first)

You turned F-stop's account off!

derrickito

Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2007 7:04 pm

now with 50 percent more EVIL Joined: 22 Jul 2005 Posts: 10566

oh you're right. forgot about that one. was only for a short time. i turned it back on. he was being a tard barge.

ok, precedent set!

laura

Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2007 8:01 pm

Joined: 22 Jun 2007 Posts: 1050 Location: wherever the dance party is

Remington wrote:

No, it's more advanced than that. I might bring a prototype tomorrow night, although I don't know why I should bother. I'm not on the n00b Protection Committee...

Damn it, first of all, I am no longer a n00b. (Thank you, Sarah) Second of all Remington, did I mistakenly mistake you as a good guy? :D What in the hell are you planning for? Third of all, you won't be seeing me for a bit ... other aspects of life are interferring with .83 rides. Plan accordingly! :)

Remington

Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2007 8:58 pm

Joined: 23 Jan 2006 Posts: 457 Location: Remington Country

laura wrote:

Remington wrote:

No, it's more advanced than that. I might bring a prototype tomorrow night, although I don't know why I should bother. I'm not on the n00b Protection Committee...

No no, not you. I was calling Matthew a n00b. I realized that I don't care if you leave him lifeless and unresponsive in an alley in Fremont so that somebody can find him sometime Friday after a ride. I don't even know him. That's why I won't be building or bringing my prototype...yet. ;)

Come back soon!

laura

Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2007 9:04 pm

Joined: 22 Jun 2007 Posts: 1050 Location: wherever the dance party is

Remington wrote:

No no, not you. I was calling Matthew a n00b.

Duly noted.

Remington wrote:

Come back soon!

Deal. :)

joby

Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2007 9:14 pm

goes to eleven Joined: 25 Jul 2005 Posts: 3899 Location: The Cloud

langston wrote:

mcrawfor wrote:

Stanglor wrote:

And hear I thought the moral was don't say "yes" when the answer is "no"

God if I only knew how many times that has gotten me...

gotten you what, laid? The police at your door?
BJs are so much better when they're crying as they gag.

Quick Yes/No cheat sheet:

Sex: No mean No
Broken bike help: No means Yes
Derrick wanting cheeseburgers: Yes means Yes
This was really fun, Derrick call you some time: Yes means No

Matthew

Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2007 9:17 pm

Remington wrote:

I realized that I don't care if you leave him lifeless and unresponsive in an alley in Fremont so that somebody can find him sometime Friday after a ride. I don't even know him. That's why I won't be building or bringing my prototype...yet. ;)

Come back soon!

I'm so scared! I knew I shouldn't have come out tonight! I'm so sorry mum! I'm sooo *tear*...

Okay, that's it. I'm not coming tuesday. Or thursday, unless I get some sort of guarantee there won't be any women. Or at least scary beat the piss out of me women.

Rogelio

Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2007 9:54 pm

Joined: 31 Jul 2007 Posts: 3092 Location: Pos, aya, por la Corona-Alta-Madera y que no.

Matthew wrote:

I guarantee your safety, Matthew; I don't mind getting knocked about by women.

You're my bitch now btw.

Everyone: Matthew is my bitch... you want him, you talk to me.

Remington

Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2007 10:05 pm

Joined: 23 Jan 2006 Posts: 457 Location: Remington Country

Rogelio wrote:

Everyone: Matthew is my bitch... you want him, you talk to me.

He's all yours.

derrickito

Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2007 10:28 pm

now with 50 percent more EVIL Joined: 22 Jul 2005 Posts: 10566

congrats rogelio, you just won yourself a smallish bald guy that no one will trade you a pack of cigarettes for
:)

Aaron

Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2007 10:38 pm

Joined: 25 Jul 2005 Posts: 4645

joby wrote:

Quick Yes/No cheat sheet:

Sex: No mean No

Except for in a certian underground basement of a certian "Bat Cave", right?

henry

Posted: Mon Sep 17, 2007 11:18 pm

somewhat piggish Joined: 05 Aug 2005 Posts: 5415 Location: on porch with shotgun

Aaron wrote:

joby wrote:

Quick Yes/No cheat sheet:

Sex: No mean No

Except for in a certian underground basement of a certian "Bat Cave", right?

*glare*

You children seriously need to take your shit elsewhere, like the craigslist rants and raves or something.

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Rogelio

Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2007 5:53 am

Joined: 31 Jul 2007 Posts: 3092 Location: Pos, aya, por la Corona-Alta-Madera y que no.

derrickito wrote:

congrats rogelio, you just won yourself a smallish bald guy that no one will trade you a pack of cigarettes for
:)

I don't smoke, so unlike others I don't need ciggies. You mock now, but Matthew doesn't drink, and that's bound to come in handy one of these days.

And he's not bald, he's shaved. ;)

piratemolly

Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2007 9:47 am

Joined: 25 Aug 2006 Posts: 533 Location: here, there, everywhere

henry wrote:

Aaron wrote:

joby wrote:

Quick Yes/No cheat sheet:

Sex: No mean No

Except for in a certian underground basement of a certian "Bat Cave", right?

*glare*

You children seriously need to take your shit elsewhere, like the craigslist rants and raves or something.

Henry, for once, is right.

Happy Stick Person

Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2007 9:50 am

Joined: 20 Sep 2006 Posts: 1168 Location: Leschi

henry wrote:

Aaron wrote:

joby wrote:

Quick Yes/No cheat sheet:

Sex: No mean No

Except for in a certian underground basement of a certian "Bat Cave", right?

*glare*

You children seriously need to take your shit elsewhere, like the craigslist rants and raves or something.

casual encounters?

jeff

Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2007 9:57 am

SOC pussy Joined: 05 May 2006 Posts: 4501

This thread makes me want to cuddle really hard.

Remington

Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2007 10:09 am

Joined: 23 Jan 2006 Posts: 457 Location: Remington Country

jeff wrote:

This thread makes me want to cuddle really hard.

What thread doesn't?

TrikerTrev

Posted: Tue Sep 18, 2007 10:37 am

Joined: 23 Oct 2006 Posts: 2303 Location: FOCO, MOFO!!!

Remington wrote:

jeff wrote:

This thread makes me want to cuddle really hard.

What thread doesn't?

only if cuddle = vomit

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