Hobo Jungle

2railjon · Postby **2railjon** » Wed Dec 12, 2007 8:33 pm

16.90 Lbs

Tramp · Postby **Tramp** » Wed Dec 12, 2007 8:49 pm

Jon, something in the mail?

2railjon · Postby **2railjon** » Wed Dec 12, 2007 9:04 pm

Tramp, Yep. :wink:

It'll be a first for me. Let's see if it's worth it.

webenda · Postby **webenda** » Thu Dec 13, 2007 2:21 am

rogruth wrote:Wayne,

You speak from experience?

Roger,

Yes. Seven trips over the bars.

Bob,

Look... 1986 or 1987?

The first three trips over the bars were with those straps they call clips. I decided, since I could not get out of the straps when crashing, I might as well go with the clipless pedals (the ones you clip into with a loud, "CLICK!") The next three trips I just rotated my feet to unclip (or would that be to unclipless), raised my legs and landed on my feet. Number seven came too fast. One moment I was zooming down the side of a steep wash and the next I was doing a face plant in the wash. At least my feet blew out of the clipless clips. (One of the advantages of clipless, they let go if enough stress is placed on them.)

I have not been over the bars in several years. I guess seven lessons was sufficient. Talk about a slow learner.

Del Mar · Postby **Del Mar** » Thu Dec 13, 2007 11:36 am

I was always able to get out of toe clips.

My initial experience with Shimano SPDs included coming to a full stop and transitioning from the vertical to the horizontal. All while securely clipped in.

San

2railjon · Postby **2railjon** » Thu Dec 13, 2007 9:22 pm

Maybe it's just me, but I feel camel-toe clips are a much safer alternative.

rogruth · Postby **rogruth** » Thu Dec 13, 2007 11:36 pm

Toe clips?What toe clips?After that who cares about toe clips?

webenda · Postby **webenda** » Fri Dec 14, 2007 12:12 am

Del Mar wrote:I was always able to get out of toe clips.

My initial experience with Shimano SPDs included coming to a full stop and transitioning from the vertical to the horizontal. All while securely clipped in.

San

Hard to pull out of toe clips from this camel-toe face position.

I purchased a road bike after training my feet to twist out of the pedals on my mountain bike. It came with camel, no, I mean toe clips. Testing it before purchase, I pulled up to the front door of the dealer, stopped and fell over while desperately trying to twist out of the camel, damn you Jon, I mean toe clips. The guys came running out of the shop asking, "Are you hurt?" I, extracting myself from the bicycle, asked, "Is my new bicycle hurt?"

The Dirt · Postby **The Dirt** » Fri Dec 14, 2007 9:19 am

You guys crack me up!

All these pictures of warm weather, as we dig out of one storm, only to be facing the flat-out front grill of a semi of a nor'easter tomorrow.

I only have one thing to say: a snow-blower on a caterpillar track is a beautiful tool.

rogruth · Postby **rogruth** » Fri Dec 14, 2007 9:28 am

Thats why I moved to Georgia.

AG · Postby AG » Fri Dec 14, 2007 10:30 am

Yesterday night I learn about tv regulations.
take a look to know the criteria.
http://www.ifilm.com/video/2905682
Andre.

penncentral8885 · Postby **penncentral8885** » Fri Dec 14, 2007 5:04 pm

Something to do sometime?,,,,,,,,,,,,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SV2nT9ab ... re=related

The Dirt · Postby **The Dirt** » Fri Dec 14, 2007 7:13 pm

Obviously, Hev is feeling better.

I just tried to call him and Patty to check up on him.
Got the answering machine.
Must be dollar-beer night at his local.

:wink:

2railjon · Postby **2railjon** » Fri Dec 14, 2007 7:35 pm

LOL, You guys!!!!!! Dang, Hev!! Yer gonna catch a cold dressed like that!!!! :lol:

penncentral8885 · Postby **penncentral8885** » Fri Dec 14, 2007 9:04 pm

Winter storm warning out tonite for Central Ill and Ind!
Got plenty of beer my friends!!!!!!!

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