Who's Riding Where???

[UPSed]

With continued long hours at work and entering my sixth week of a shingles outbreak it's getting increasingly harder for me to get off the couch and ride. Once I decide which bike to ride I'll probably do something short and local.

 

[herzalot]

With continued long hours at work and entering my sixth week of a shingles outbreak it's getting increasingly harder for me to get off the couch and ride. Once I decide which bike to ride I'll probably do something short and local.

Yikes - sorry to hear about them shingles. Sounds painful. Heal up brother!



PS: when you say “something short” it usually involves over 5000’ of climbing.

 

[CBone]

With continued long hours at work and entering my sixth week of a shingles outbreak it's getting increasingly harder for me to get off the couch and ride. Once I decide which bike to ride I'll probably do something short and local.

Feel better Ed

 

[CBone]

Well good news, she didn’t break anything according to the nurse trainee helper lady she saw this afternoon ...

Story goes like this. She had her leg up on the bathroom countertop shaving her legs and dropped something. Quickly went to pick it up with said leg still on countertop and biffed it. Says she felt a good pop in her hip with an immediate dose of pain. Last night was not pleasant. Can’t put much weight on it let alone walk. Doc helper trainee person said it was probably dislocated and popped back in and now it’s just neurological/muscular pain. They gave her crutches so I’ll be careful what I say within swinging range. That said I might ride tomorrow...

Yikes. Glad it wasn’t worse. I’m sure you will take good care of her.

 

[mike]

@UPSed: Sorry to hear it! That’s not the kind of suffering I want to hear about from you. I hope you get out of the weeds soon, tough guy.

 

[UPSed]

Yikes - sorry to hear about them shingles. Sounds painful. Heal up brother!



PS: when you say “something short” it usually involves over 5000’ of climbing.

Thanks Chris. Sadly the desire to climb anything is just dwindling away.

@UPSed: Sorry to hear it! That’s not the kind of suffering I want to hear about from you. I hope you get out of the weeds soon, tough guy.

I used to think I was tough. Shingles is like a continuous kick in the nuts with the worst sunburn you could imagine. And that's on a good day. I generally heal overnight. This is a 1-2% better a day thing.

 

[mountaingirl sara]

Thanks Chris. Sadly the desire to climb anything is just dwindling away.

I used to think I was tough. Shingles is like a continuous kick in the nuts with the worst sunburn you could imagine. And that's on a good day. I generally heal overnight. This is a 1-2% better a day thing.

FWIW I hear it’s better to get shingles while you’re young(and you’re still young IMO) than when you’re old.

 

[Faust29]

With continued long hours at work and entering my sixth week of a shingles outbreak it's getting increasingly harder for me to get off the couch and ride. Once I decide which bike to ride I'll probably do something short and local.

F@ck. Shingles can't keep Superman down for long!

 

[DangerDirtyD]

Starting Monday, I wanna blow a wad every day of the week! Whatcha got!?

 

[SnakeCharmer]

With continued long hours at work and entering my sixth week of a shingles outbreak it's getting increasingly harder for me to get off the couch and ride. Once I decide which bike to ride I'll probably do something short and local.

Shingles sucks, been there. Hope it goes away soon.

 

[Faust29]

Trying to get motivated...

 

[SnakeCharmer]

Trying to get motivated...

Better hurry, it's getting late and it's gonna get warm.

 

[Grego]

Trying to get motivated...

Heading your direction. You'll be already riding by the time we get there.

 

[Faust29]

Heading your direction. You'll be already riding by the time we get there.

I'll take that bet...

 

[Grego]

Better hurry, it's getting late and it's gonna get warm.

Heat schmeat!

 

[DangerDirtyD]

Heat schmeat!

SCHMEAT!

 

[SnakeCharmer]

Heat schmeat!

I'll reserve a room for you in Furnace Creek then.

 

[UPSed]

Trying to get motivated...

That was me yesterday. Woke up wanting to do a big MTB ride and ended up rolling across town on the Lauf.

 

[mike]

Tahoe-Pyramid Bikeway – where the champions rehab!!!! The weez is cleared for tame pedaling. This weekend I get my #1 dirt buddy back!

The Vendetta might need a shakedown before then...possible unavailability in the AM.

 

[Mikie]

FWIW I hear it’s better to get shingles while you’re young(and you’re still young IMO) than when you’re old.

I got shingles shortly after I got my right collarbone plated. They "say" it was from the stress of surgery. Not fun... Sorry to hear @UPSed

 

[DangerDirtyD]

How much would it have cost back then with a PPO?

I’m guessing $4,000 to meet my current “out of pocket maximum.” Then I could pursue those additional surgeries for free to make me look like some of the hotties in that other thread and claim it is for my emotional health.

 

[hill^billy]

I’m guessing $4,000 to meet my current “out of pocket maximum.” Then I could pursue those additional surgeries for free to make me look like some of the hotties in that other thread and claim it is for my emotional health.

Ok guys and gals, I’ve been called out in this politically correct high charged walk on egg shells society that has been built, so I feel I need to be punished, I’m going to put myself in the corner, there are some people who just should not be on social media and I am one of them, took down my post in fear of it taking me completely down in the future. Don’t want a mob at my front door.
In fact I would advise anybody who liked my post to quickly unlike it.
Have a nice ride. And the door has already hit me in the ass. Conservatives now go find your corner.

 

[mountaingirl sara]

I got shingles shortly after I got my right collarbone plated. They "say" it was from the stress of surgery. Not fun... Sorry to hear @UPSed

Ouch! I think a compromised immune system is the gateway for shingles.
At least you’re done with it!

 

[littlewave]

I think if you get a gig at Starbucks they have a health insurance plan that can help with your trans dreams? And probably pays for some psych. My brothers son, I mean daughter did it with some help from Starbucks.

Color me SHOCKED that you are the kind of guy who does that.

 

[hill^billy]

Color me SHOCKED that you are the kind of guy who does that.

You mean that I can be so insensitive?

 

[hill^billy]

Wrightwood tomorrow?

 

[mike]

The southern part of this route is new to me, little-used forest "roads" (?). Expecting wildlife, it's where I caught the bear on vid. Reverse route to finish or jump on the Bikeway which essentially follows the freeway. First ride with revised gearing on the singlespeed, dark start. It's ~23 mi N-S, netting 5k' ascent.

 

[Faust29]

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The southern part of this route is new to me, little-used forest "roads" (?). Expecting wildlife, it's where I caught the bear on vid. Reverse route to finish or jump on the Bikeway which essentially follows the freeway. First ride with revised gearing on the singlespeed, dark start. It's ~23 mi N-S, netting 5k' ascent.

Those single speeds are habit forming!

 

[mtnbikej]

First ride with revised gearing on the singlespeed

Aaaaaaaaannnnnnddddddd.......that would be?

 

[mike]

Those single speeds are habit forming!

They absolutely are. The simplicity...

Aaaaaaaaannnnnnddddddd.......that would be?

Your Honor, at the risk of being held in contempt, I refuse to disclose the evidence. You may also consider the possible enhancements for my actions of:
i) Not giving a damn what gear others run
ii) Not giving a damn what gear others think I should run
iii) Possessing and using a Schedule 1 Narcotic (spleef) in a Federal jurisdiction
Finally, please consider my community service during my sentencing, and as such, note Exhibit A: https://www.imtbtrails.com/forum/threads/i-rode-my-bike-today.2149/page-814