I DIDN'T Ride My Bike Today, Cuzz....

[Derkderkall]

Not to derail the thread, but my pharmacist said the "regular" flu is really debilitating this year, so I'm going to wear my mask.

I had Covid back in August and barely had a sniffle

Got hit with the flu the week before thanksgiving and while it didn't knock me down, I felt like crap for about a day, but it left a nasty nagging cough in the upper part of my chest... dry heaving cough and nothing produced. Oh and I had laryngitis for a week.

 

[herzalot]

Yes! We've been getting the that shot since my daughter was born and I can say with certainty that it works.

Nope. You've been fooled. You would have been healthy anyway. The vaccine had nothing to do with it.

(That's sarcasm, intended to agitate @Obsidian who probably believes what I stated). Love ya Clint!

 

[Sasquatch9billion]

Not to derail the thread, but my pharmacist said the "regular" flu is really debilitating this year, so I'm going to wear my mask.

I rode the metro today to DTLA and was kicking myself that I forgot a mask. Everyday chores are not worth getting sick over, that's my personal mask rule.

 

[herzalot]

I rode the metro today to DTLA and was kicking myself that I forgot a mask. Everyday chores are not worth getting sick over, that's my personal mask rule.

Masks are for sheep. Be a lion!

(A lion who coughs a lot and has to stay off the bike due to respiratory infection.)

 

[Derkderkall]

Masks are for sheep. Be a lion!

(A lion who coughs a lot and has to stay off the bike due to respiratory infection.)

Rawr

 

[Old&InTheWay]

I did not ride my bike today. Went to Blackstar to try and get little ride in to test the garmin 830 which has been having a bit of a problem lately. Did take a picture of the nice sunset.......

and then managed to fall into the rock lined drainage ditch.

Went to ER and got 6 cuts scrubbed and super glued. CT scan negative.

Not a big deal, I'll be OK.

 

[Obsidian]

I did not ride my bike today. Went to Blackstar to try and get little ride in to test the garmin 830 which has been having a bit of a problem lately. Did take a picture of the nice sunset.......
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and then managed to fall into the rock lined drainage ditch.
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Went to ER and got 6 cuts scrubbed and super glued. CT scan negative.

Not a big deal, I'll be OK.

Just a flesh wound. No time to bleed.

 

[herzalot]

...and then managed to fall into the rock lined drainage ditch.
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Oooof. Don't do that, mmmkay?

 

[Y-not]

I did not ride my bike today. Went to Blackstar to try and get little ride in to test the garmin 830 which has been having a bit of a problem lately. Did take a picture of the nice sunset.......
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and then managed to fall into the rock lined drainage ditch.
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Went to ER and got 6 cuts scrubbed and super glued. CT scan negative.

Not a big deal, I'll be OK.

Since you will be ok, how's the bike??

 

[Old&InTheWay]

Since you will be ok, how's the bike??

Bike was smart enough to stay inside the vehicle. Myself was walking across the road and suddenly started to fall asleep. Went straight instead of turning left.

Today my right shoulder is pretty sore. No swelling or bruising, full range of motion but painful.

 

[Obsidian]

Bike was smart enough to stay inside the vehicle. Myself was walking across the road and suddenly started to fall asleep. Went straight instead of turning left.

Today my right shoulder is pretty sore. No swelling or bruising, full range of motion but painful.

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Ooooh, that looks gnarly. Heal up quick.

 

[da big hills]

Funny stuff, Oatmeal is almost all sugar, it is just does not taste sweet. A starch is still sugar

 

[Voodoo Tom]

No riding cuzz I was more interested in feeling the burn of some 12 ounce curls today. Not a fun week at all. We have been slowly trading the crud to one another around the house and I guess it's my turn. This sh!t will likely die of alcohol poisoning if I have anything to say about it...
While I thought it was a kind gesture, I had an employee try to rip me up one side and down the other, call me a thief, a liar, a racist and many other bad words for only giving him a holiday bonus that was well in to the 4 figures. Anyone wanna buy a machine shop?

On the bright side I watched a bunch of YouTube MTB videos today for my drunken entertainment. First I watched a bunch of local/localish trails that I've ridden and laughed at most of them. Then I watched a few videos of some OC trails frequented by others here. I gotta say you guys have some good stuff and I think I had the totally wrong opinion. First I watched one of the Luge. In my mind it was a roaring fast "Jamaican Bobsled " flow trail but to my suprise it looked to have lots of rocks, ruts and exposure and looked really fun to ride. Then I watched several others (Rockit, Cholla etc..) and realized you boys have some darn good stuff down there. When my sorry ass snaps out of this overworking giving a rats ass bullsh!t and gets some fitness back I'd like a tour of some of the OC goods.

 

[Runs with Scissors]

I had an employee try to rip me up one side and down the other, call me a thief, a liar, a racist and many other bad words for only giving him a holiday bonus that was well in to the 4 figures.

Fire the moron. And have a good Christmas season..

I wouldn't own a business for anything.

 

[-ROCKY-]

@Old&InTheWay dang that looks like it was some fall! glad you're ok. Heal fast!

 

[-ROCKY-]

I didn't ride today because I started the day late and got busy. Still gotta pull my wheel apart, same with my BMX. Hopefully get to it tomorrow

 

[herzalot]

...Then I watched a few videos of some OC trails frequented by others here. I gotta say you guys have some good stuff and I think I had the totally wrong opinion. First I watched one of the Luge. In my mind it was a roaring fast "Jamaican Bobsled " flow trail but to my surprise it looked to have lots of rocks, ruts and exposure and looked really fun to ride. Then I watched several others (Rockit, Cholla etc..) and realized you boys have some darn good stuff down there. When my sorry ass snaps out of this overworking giving a rats ass bullsh!t and gets some fitness back I'd like a tour of some of the OC goods.

We have rocks. Mostly rocks that don't move when you ride over them. Unless you ride Joplin or Silverado Motorway. Then the rocks move with you. You LA types have exposure and switchbacks. A lot more dangerous, in my book.

And yes, The Luge has a little bit of everything - speed, bermed turns, loose rocks, fixed rocks, little ledges, kickers, fast switchbacks and some exposure. It's never steep though - and no roots. It's a fave for sure!

C'mon down. If I am ambulatory I can show you some of the good stuff. If I'm limited, there are others!

 

[Stkx66]

Bike was smart enough to stay inside the vehicle. Myself was walking across the road and suddenly started to fall asleep. Went straight instead of turning left.

Today my right shoulder is pretty sore. No swelling or bruising, full range of motion but painful.

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Dang Old&InTheWay. No more injuries!

 

[Y-not]

Cause I missed the window of opportunity by about 20 minutes

 

[Y-not]

Well not yet anyway.
Taking the girl child to the airport for her vacation in El Paso. Why do they book flights at O'dark-thirty ?

 

[-ROCKY-]

I've waited to do my Christmas shopping today and tomorrow. Today I wake up sick as a dog. FML. Needless to say no riding today either.

 

[Y-not]

I was all set to go today.
One of the neighbors called and needed help tagging and giving shots to the calves. Being they are not in the best physical shape, I said, be right over...
I shall ride tomorrow on my local trail with a pictured ride report.

 

[herzalot]

I was all set to go today.
One of the neighbors called and needed help tagging and giving shots to the calves. Being they are not in the best physical shape, I said, be right over...

Sure - the tired old "animal husbandry" excuse..

 

[Y-not]

Sure - the tired old "animal husbandry" excuse..

It looks like I post more here than actual rides...

 

[Rumpled]

I didn't ride cuz I rowed 12k meters in my garage. Finished up a 100k Holiday Challenge.

Now some beers and Ducks game.

 

[UPSed]

I didn't ride cuz I rowed 12k meters in my garage. Finished up a 100k Holiday Challenge.

Now some beers and Ducks game.

You must have a huge garage!

 

[DangerDirtyD]

I had an old friend visit from out of town.

 

[CBone]

Perfect weather for a planned New Year’s Day ride and I came down with a cold and then an ear infection. Not the end of the world but disappointing for sure.
Instead of rolling miles of prime dirt I made a trip to Kaiser.

 

[Mikie]

I looked at my bikes in the shop this morning…
I have a second follow up and probably x-rays tomorrow.
Hoping for some good news to be more active…

 

[blixet]

Fingers are crossed that it is good for you!