DaveMatthews
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I tried lying once...
It was a complete natural bluff failure!
Show us pictures of where you ride your ebikes!
It was a complete natural bluff failure!
Jeremy McCreary
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- Carlsbad, CA
Don't you hate it when that happens?
DaveMatthews
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My red face gives it away.
That and the giggling...
DaveMatthews
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Last two rides this time...
I am so far behind last year it's ridiculous. Weather and work has taken its toll this year so far.
Only at 415km so far , and I'd have been pushing close to 1000 last year by this time.
Oh well... carry on!
Last week...
And today...
On my way back from Tynehead park I happened across a rather sad looking fellow ebiker. He had it upside down on a sidewalk, and as I rode up to offer help I saw him kick his battery. Lol!
I asked him if there was something I could help with and he immediately went into an expletive laced tirade that would have made a Hell's Angel cringe.
In any case, apparently his bike just isn't reliable at all from a power perspective. Just keeps quitting on him.
His sleeves of tattoos of the devil, and skulls etc. along with his incessant swearing kept me sympathetic but cautious. Let's just say he's less than enamored with his Luna kit conversion.
He called a taxi. He thanked me for stopping and offering assistance. I left.
Beer time...
I am so far behind last year it's ridiculous. Weather and work has taken its toll this year so far.
Only at 415km so far , and I'd have been pushing close to 1000 last year by this time.
Oh well... carry on!
Last week...
And today...
On my way back from Tynehead park I happened across a rather sad looking fellow ebiker. He had it upside down on a sidewalk, and as I rode up to offer help I saw him kick his battery. Lol!
I asked him if there was something I could help with and he immediately went into an expletive laced tirade that would have made a Hell's Angel cringe.
In any case, apparently his bike just isn't reliable at all from a power perspective. Just keeps quitting on him.
His sleeves of tattoos of the devil, and skulls etc. along with his incessant swearing kept me sympathetic but cautious. Let's just say he's less than enamored with his Luna kit conversion.
He called a taxi. He thanked me for stopping and offering assistance. I left.
Beer time...
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Prairie Dog
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- Canada
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- Red Deer
Still plenty of time yet Dave and the days are getting longer too. As for the fellow in distress, I think you did the right thing by playing the role of a good Samaritan. You could have easily ridden by and ignored his tantrum and despite his gruff demeanor it appeared that he appreciated your sincerity. Perhaps your random act of kindness won’t go unnoticed.
DaveMatthews
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Thanks mate!Still plenty of time yet Dave and the days are getting longer too. As for the fellow in distress, I think you did the right thing by playing the role of a good Samaritan. You could have easily ridden by and ignored his tantrum and despite his gruff demeanor it appeared that he appreciated your sincerity. Perhaps your random act of kindness won’t go unnoticed.
I left my "angry young man" tude a loooooong time ago.
I hope he does that too.
JRA
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My windows are about as far from the edge here as the lattice in the pic.
The marine layer can lay in thick here whlle a mile away the sun is shining. Especially when it is hot in the I5 corridor. Keeps the heat down though which I like. It was 70d and clear here a few weekends ago and 6 crow miles inland it was 95.
Fortunately the house is on solid Basalt erosion will take awhile.
The marine layer can lay in thick here whlle a mile away the sun is shining. Especially when it is hot in the I5 corridor. Keeps the heat down though which I like. It was 70d and clear here a few weekends ago and 6 crow miles inland it was 95.
Fortunately the house is on solid Basalt erosion will take awhile.
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Jeremy McCreary
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AguassissiM
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Twin Valley
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First off a photo from the ranch house looking towards a gentle range of mountains called the Bobtails - over the past two years I'm getting to know many of the trails over this area. On the left side of photo notice the many solar panels providing energy to this off grid ranch. Today's ride was fun as I had my own support team although my dog left me for the comfort of the side by side. And of course the best part is an ale or two getting back home.View attachment 154667
DaveMatthews
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AK Pale Ale FTW!
Jeremy McCreary
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- Carlsbad, CA
NB: Follow-up post here.
Hadn't paid much attention to the little French bistro close to our house till 2 days ago. What a mistake!
Most rides take me right past L'Atelelier de Paris. It's an easy 5 min from home by bike, the prices are reasonable, and it's casual and friendly. Turns out, they have a great all-day breakfast menu. With outdoor seating that lets me lock up my bike close by. (Still overly anxious about leaving it anywhere.)
Then there are the French pastries. This yummy apricot tart was half gone before I thought to take a photo for @Stefan Mikes , the mentor who taught me the importance of pastries in ebiking.
The Rook and I are going to be spending a lot of mornings and money here.
Hadn't paid much attention to the little French bistro close to our house till 2 days ago. What a mistake!
Most rides take me right past L'Atelelier de Paris. It's an easy 5 min from home by bike, the prices are reasonable, and it's casual and friendly. Turns out, they have a great all-day breakfast menu. With outdoor seating that lets me lock up my bike close by. (Still overly anxious about leaving it anywhere.)
Then there are the French pastries. This yummy apricot tart was half gone before I thought to take a photo for @Stefan Mikes , the mentor who taught me the importance of pastries in ebiking.
The Rook and I are going to be spending a lot of mornings and money here.
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DaveMatthews
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Looks delish!
And I share your paranoia regarding bike theft.
Stefan Mikes
Gravel e-biker
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- Europe
- City
- Mazovia, PL
Even if you had already eaten a half of the tart, it does not look big to me judging by the American standards?
Jeremy McCreary
Very Stable Genius
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- USA
- City
- Carlsbad, CA
This morning, Kathy and I went back to that little French bistro I wrote about yesterday. This time, I got some pictures.
The storefront doesn't look like much, but the food and pastries are great, and at 5 minutes from home, it couldn't be more convenient.
Could only lock the bikes together this time, as Kathy forgot her key. But our table was just on the other side of the fence, so secure enough for a worry-free breakfast. That Abus folding lock is probably the best security I'd be willing to carry, but what a royal PITA to deploy!
How could I not have noticed this logo before?? The name means "Paris workshop". All the savory crepes were named "Miss X", with X being some famous place on France's Mediterranean coast.
After breakfast, took an 8-minute jaunt to North Ponto beach to watch the waves. This is our quickest and easiest place to get up close and personal with the Pacific, as the surf's quite close to the Coast Highway here and only a little below road level. (Photo from a few days earlier.)
Ground squirrels work the beach and bluffs here. Fun watching mom and her 2 little ones scamper around less than 15 ft away.
The 13-second west swell coming in was too low to attract many surfers. This one didn't have much luck on his fancy foilboard. If that's not cutting-edge enough for you, you can now get electric foilboards.
The storefront doesn't look like much, but the food and pastries are great, and at 5 minutes from home, it couldn't be more convenient.
Could only lock the bikes together this time, as Kathy forgot her key. But our table was just on the other side of the fence, so secure enough for a worry-free breakfast. That Abus folding lock is probably the best security I'd be willing to carry, but what a royal PITA to deploy!
How could I not have noticed this logo before?? The name means "Paris workshop". All the savory crepes were named "Miss X", with X being some famous place on France's Mediterranean coast.
After breakfast, took an 8-minute jaunt to North Ponto beach to watch the waves. This is our quickest and easiest place to get up close and personal with the Pacific, as the surf's quite close to the Coast Highway here and only a little below road level. (Photo from a few days earlier.)
Ground squirrels work the beach and bluffs here. Fun watching mom and her 2 little ones scamper around less than 15 ft away.
The 13-second west swell coming in was too low to attract many surfers. This one didn't have much luck on his fancy foilboard. If that's not cutting-edge enough for you, you can now get electric foilboards.
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Jeremy McCreary
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- Carlsbad, CA
I asked them to super-size it, but it comes in only one size, and I didn't have room to eat two.Even if you had already eaten a half of the tart, it does not look big to me judging by the American standards?
;^}
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keithj69
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- Central Florida
I really need to ride my Werk again. But still in a honeymoon phase with the new bike.
keithj69
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- USA
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- Central Florida
American standards on the big size is usually not quality. One has to decide, tastes acceptable and fill up, or buy quality and feel just right.Even if you had already eaten a half of the tart, it does not look big to me judging by the American standards?
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