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  1. ChezCheese:)

    Just for fun...

    You can say it either way. Or both!
  2. ChezCheese:)

    Just for fun...

    (Found this one while deleting old emails: -- a special for Stefan!) A Polish immigrant went to the DMV to apply for a driver's license. First, of course, he had to take an eye sight test The optician showed him a card with the letters 'C Z W I X N O S T A C Z.' "Can you read this?" the...
  3. ChezCheese:)

    Just for fun...

    Back during the days of the Soviet Union, it took 10 years to get a car after you paid for one. Once, a young guy went to the car dealership to order a car. He paid the money, and the asked when can he come and get the car. "It will be here, waiting for you, exactly 10 years from today". The man...
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    Just for fun...

    Here's an idea for a new career for some of you old guys:
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    Just for fun...

    I look at that rider and I think, "Your poor spine and joints!" Ain't worth the rest of your life in a wheelchair maybe. But I am old. And wise 😉
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    Bike related Christmas gifts

    How is slope different from degrees ?
  7. ChezCheese:)

    I never agreed with Peta until today.

    "One of Mangione’s favorite quotes, listed on Goodreads, was “It is no measure of health to be well adjusted to a profoundly sick society,” from Jiddu Krishnamurti, a religious philosopher and teacher."
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    I never agreed with Peta until today.

    And we have had 2 full generations of people raised on video games where it's kill or be killed. Got a problem? Shoot it!
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    I never agreed with Peta until today.

    What does Peta have to do with this?
  10. ChezCheese:)

    Took a tumble

    At ease, gentlemen! ⚔️ 🫡🤨 Now, if you'd like to enjoy some videos of riding in the southwest of France, check out this YouTube channel. They have captions in a number of languages, too: https://youtube.com/@ride_a_bike_in_sud-ouest?feature=shared
  11. ChezCheese:)

    Took a tumble

    Does every discussion have to be an opportunity to rag on others? Please, everybody, just put your sniping on hold. Being aware of a method to reduce damage and actually put it into practice at 1 second's notice is an ideal one can strive for. But the fact is, I've had no practice in falling...
  12. ChezCheese:)

    Took a tumble

    I did in fact remember your advice, but falling on a bike is a new experience for me. I'll do better next time 😄. And OF COURSE I was wearing a helmet!
  13. ChezCheese:)

    Took a tumble

    Exactly. My mother broke her tooth and sprained her wrist just stepping off a curb in Amsterdam just crossing the street. Somebody else I know broke her wrist slipping on the stairs. Stuff happens, sudden gusts of gravity are an everyday occurence.
  14. ChezCheese:)

    Took a tumble

    So we've been over in the French Pyrénées for 3 months at a time now. I got my BH all in working order and was out for a ride exploring. Meandering the country roads here is terrific, and as a rule French drivers are very respectful around cyclists. No issues. Anyhow, day before yesterday I got...
  15. ChezCheese:)

    Just for fun...

    My Zoom joke flopped...I guess it's not remotely funny. 🤣
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    Just for fun...

    Very boring 🙄
  17. ChezCheese:)

    Just for fun...

    An excellent analysis of modern journalism 🤣
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    BH Easy Motion - Jumper 27.5 full suspension e-bike battery options?

    Don't do it. Learn from my experience: https://forums.electricbikereview.com/threads/my-battery-died-of-heatstroke.49929/page-4#post-652849
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    Electric scooter trend?

    What I see is a lot of people NOT getting any actual exercise. I mean, sure their muscles get little micro isometric exercise from maintaining balance, but really, people need more exercise not less.
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