Grumps can suck it, it's Friday!

[Matthew Strongin]

First race of the season tomorrow. Not totally sure if that's a good thing or not, feeling a little jittery and pretty excited. I guess we'll know around 10am tomorrow!

If the race includes a pitstop at a craft brewery followed by an uphill sprint, I know you'll have a strong finish.

[jdp211]

I'll try to get a beer handup with ~5 laps to go, should be golden

[defspace]

I'll try to get a beer handup with ~5 laps to go, should be golden

Cross starts early in your neck of the woods, huh?

[jdp211]

Ha, I wish. Just a business park crit

[davids]

There is a new Zanconato.

[Brandon White]

I'll try to get a beer handup with ~5 laps to go, should be golden

3 20oz hand-ups and a few 16 oz hand-outs and you'll be better. Also - fix that rear brake. It was making the gods nauseous.

[jdp211]

Fixed for now, but it's soon to be someone else's problem!

[seanile]

ive joined a local team, a team that is 90% full of good friends of mine. they left up the comments that were made regarding my application and whether i was a good addition or not, and some of them were the nicest things ive seen said about me..really gave me one of those grinch's-growing-heart moments.
this is going to be a good year once i move back to boston.

[joosttx]

Was able to get on an earlier flight today and keep my upgrade. :)

[Tom]

I'm going to finish the week six fewer significant items hopelessly behind.

[Shinomaster]

I'm getting a new Zank! https://www.flickr.com/photos/zancon...n/photostream/

[ericpmoss]

After 5 months of unemployment, a Lisp job has popped up. Something of a miracle. Interview next Friday. Pray for me, or more specifically, N+1. :)

[zank]

Second day with the new zank. Big brother is in love.


One happy big brother by Mike Zanconato, on Flickr

[corko]

Kids are great

[mnoble485]

Second day with the new zank. Big brother is in love.


One happy big brother by Mike Zanconato, on Flickr

Seems like only last week that Zank #1 graced these pages.

Mike

[Dave Thompson]

My son who is attending Columbia in New York City was supposed to come home for the (whole!) summer. He texted me today that he got a summer job as a paid(!) intern for Mayor de Blasio. Win win!

[Saab2000]

I am my mother's son and not a good sleeper so when I actually have a quality night of sleep I feel like a new man. Those of you who are chronic insomniacs know what I'm talking about. Today I feel 28 instead of 48.

[TMB]

Kids are great

No, they aren't. They cause you financial hardship, emotional distress and turn your life upside down.

Then they rip your heart out of you when they grow up and move out and leave you wondering what the hell that was all about.

Damn kids.

Love 'em.

[mmoore]

Ordered a new bed last night. Getting something for ourselves instead of hand-me-downs from our parents will be a great thing once it comes in. We are really excited.

Saw a mit full of turtles on the side of the rail bed trail I used to commute this morning. Something relaxing about riding away from the rest of the real world and seeing nature on my way to work instead of listening to the same 8 songs on the radio driving the same drive every day. Its officially been a month for me to use up a whole tank of fuel in my Mini, including the 100km round trip to drop off the tandem frame for powder. Don't get me wrong, I am/was a car guy - but this is bliss. I think my frame build for a commuter bike should include a little rack so I don't need to wear the hydrapack for a lunch bag, but for the time being I really don't mind.

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BBQ with our best friends tomorrow.

[mainemike]

1. My buddy's kid's bday is today, turning 9. He and his pop are big into hunting/fishing/etc...So part of his bday party is called Gunfire Birthday - basically shooting his Dad's gun collection for the hell of it. He was allowed to invite 4 of his friends, I was the only adult he invited. Not sure what that says about me, but I like it!
2. I am taking a very hot and sexy young lady sailing tmmrw.