Watch out

G.T. said:

Internet scam going on:

"Jerome's Cycling Store is offering 50% discount for each bike you
buy this month. (This is a stock limit offer).

If you buy now we give free shipping worldwide.

We have Cannondale, Cervelo, Ellsworth, Giant, Jamis, Klein, Kona,
Litespeed, Rocky Mountain, Santa Cruz, Specialized, Trek and Gary
Fisher bikes.

Go and check our bikes at www.jeromes-bikes.com .

Sales Dep.,
Jerome's Cycling Store,
address: 375 Western Ave., Augusta, ME, 04330-6013, USA
toll free number: 888-893-8958
website: www.jeromes-bikes.com
email: [email hidden]"

Of course several of the endless numbers of morons on mtbr.com have
fallen for it. Hmm, Jerome, very interesting.

That site has more red flags than a...red flag store!

One born every minute... BS (really)

G.T. said:

Internet scam going on:

"Jerome's Cycling Store is offering 50% discount for each bike you buy this
month. (This is a stock limit offer).

If you buy now we give free shipping worldwide.

We have Cannondale, Cervelo, Ellsworth, Giant, Jamis, Klein, Kona,
Litespeed, Rocky Mountain, Santa Cruz, Specialized, Trek and Gary Fisher
bikes.

Go and check our bikes atwww.jeromes-bikes.com.

Sales Dep.,
Jerome's Cycling Store,
address: 375 Western Ave., Augusta, ME, 04330-6013, USA
toll free number: 888-893-8958
website:www.jeromes-bikes.com
email: [email hidden]"

Of course several of the endless numbers of morons on mtbr.com have fallen
for it. Hmm, Jerome, very interesting.

Greg

I have several 'net scams going, including my posing as a yankee bike
dealer.

JDrunkcyclist

G.T. said:

Internet scam going on:

"Jerome's Cycling Store is offering 50% discount for each bike you buy
this
month. (This is a stock limit offer).

If you buy now we give free shipping worldwide.

We have Cannondale, Cervelo, Ellsworth, Giant, Jamis, Klein, Kona,
Litespeed, Rocky Mountain, Santa Cruz, Specialized, Trek and Gary Fisher
bikes.

Go and check our bikes at www.jeromes-bikes.com .

Sales Dep.,
Jerome's Cycling Store,
address: 375 Western Ave., Augusta, ME, 04330-6013, USA
toll free number: 888-893-8958
website: www.jeromes-bikes.com
email: [email hidden]"

Of course several of the endless numbers of morons on mtbr.com have
fallen
for it. Hmm, Jerome, very interesting.

Greg

And just when I got comfortable with ebay, this drops in my Inbox:

"The following is a notice from eBay Trust & Safety regarding:

Item Number - 130083108875

Item Title - Very Clean 2006 Specialized Enduro Sx Trail ...

Our records show that you were a bidder or buyer of one or more of this
seller's items. We recently removed this seller's active listings and
suspended the seller's trading privileges. Due to privacy concerns we
cannot share further details about this seller.

If the seller asks you to complete this transaction outside of eBay, we
strongly recommend that you do not proceed with the transaction.
Transactions for items listed on eBay but then completed off of the eBay
platform are not covered by buyer protection programs offered by eBay and
can be highly indicative of fraud. For more information on Offers to Buy
or Sell Outside of eBay, copy and past the following Help Page link into
your browser:
http://pages.ebay.com/help/policies/rfe-spam-non-ebay-sale.html.

If you have already paid for this item but have not received it, you
should take all possible steps to receive reimbursement."

My gut told something was wrong after I placed my bid, fortunately the
thieves are getting so damn greedy and bold they're actually placing
reserve prices on their auctions -- dumb asses!
--
Slack

Slack said:

My gut told something was wrong after I placed my bid, fortunately the
thieves are getting so damn greedy and bold they're actually placing
reserve prices on their auctions -- dumb asses!
--Slack

I've given up on eBay for both selling and buying. Too many crooks and
too expensive. I only use craigslist and local transactions. I also
pick a meeting place for the exchange at a bank or in front of the
police station.

I'm waiting for my carry permit to be approved and then I'll conduct
transactions anywhere along with my new friend... Mr. Glock 🙂

--
o-o-o-o Ride-A-Lot o-o-o-o
www.schnauzers.ws

On Fri, 02 Mar 2007 19:44:41 -0800, Ride-A-Lot

[email protected] said:

Slack said:

My gut told something was wrong after I placed my bid, fortunately
the thieves are getting so damn greedy and bold they're actually
placing reserve prices on their auctions -- dumb asses!
--Slack

I've given up on eBay for both selling and buying. Too many crooks and
too expensive. I only use craigslist and local transactions. I also
pick a meeting place for the exchange at a bank or in front of the
police station.

I've never looked at craiglist before. Maybe I'll check it out.

Quoted message said:

I'm waiting for my carry permit to be approved and then I'll conduct
transactions anywhere along with my new friend... Mr. Glock 🙂

:-) A Glock is the only gun I've been able to shoot straight.
--
Slack

"Slack" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
news:[email hidden]...

Quoted message said:

On Fri, 02 Mar 2007 19:44:41 -0800, Ride-A-Lot

[email protected] said:

Slack said:

My gut told something was wrong after I placed my bid, fortunately
the thieves are getting so damn greedy and bold they're actually
placing reserve prices on their auctions -- dumb asses!
--Slack

I've given up on eBay for both selling and buying. Too many crooks and
too expensive. I only use craigslist and local transactions. I also
pick a meeting place for the exchange at a bank or in front of the
police station.

I've never looked at craiglist before. Maybe I'll check it out.

Quoted message said:

I'm waiting for my carry permit to be approved and then I'll conduct
transactions anywhere along with my new friend... Mr. Glock 🙂

:-) A Glock is the only gun I've been able to shoot straight.
--
Slack

My personal favorite.

David W said:

"Slack" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
news:[email hidden]...

Quoted message said:

On Fri, 02 Mar 2007 19:44:41 -0800, Ride-A-Lot

[email protected] said:

Slack wrote:
> My gut told something was wrong after I placed my bid, fortunately
> the thieves are getting so damn greedy and bold they're actually
> placing reserve prices on their auctions -- dumb asses!
> --Slack
I've given up on eBay for both selling and buying. Too many crooks and
too expensive. I only use craigslist and local transactions. I also
pick a meeting place for the exchange at a bank or in front of the
police station.

I've never looked at craiglist before. Maybe I'll check it out.

Quoted message said:

I'm waiting for my carry permit to be approved and then I'll conduct
transactions anywhere along with my new friend... Mr. Glock 🙂

:-) A Glock is the only gun I've been able to shoot straight.
--
Slack

My personal favorite.

I can't believe how light the thing is. I was a pretty good shot with a
..38, a marksman at 150 yards with a .22 rifle (my dad taught me when I
was 8), but the glock is like shooting a sniper rifle. Leave it to the
Germans to come up with a well engineered protector.

I actually bought it (my first weapon) to protect the dogs at night from
the mountain lions who make there way down from the park every now and
then (so I've been told).

--
o-o-o-o Ride-A-Lot o-o-o-o
www.schnauzers.ws

Ride-A-Lot [email protected] said:

David W said:

"Slack" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:

On Fri, 02 Mar 2007 19:44:41 -0800, Ride-A-Lot
<mitchell@[nospam]schnauzers.ws> wrote:

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

> Slack wrote:
>> My gut told something was wrong after I placed my bid, fortunately
>> the thieves are getting so damn greedy and bold they're actually
>> placing reserve prices on their auctions -- dumb asses!
>> --Slack
> I've given up on eBay for both selling and buying. Too many crooks and
> too expensive. I only use craigslist and local transactions. I also
> pick a meeting place for the exchange at a bank or in front of the
> police station.

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

I've never looked at craiglist before. Maybe I'll check it out.

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

> I'm waiting for my carry permit to be approved and then I'll conduct
> transactions anywhere along with my new friend... Mr. Glock 🙂

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

:-) A Glock is the only gun I've been able to shoot straight.
--
Slack

Quoted message said:

My personal favorite.

I can't believe how light the thing is. I was a pretty good shot with a
.38, a marksman at 150 yards with a .22 rifle (my dad taught me when I
was 8), but the glock is like shooting a sniper rifle. Leave it to the
Germans to come up with a well engineered protector.

Glocks are such pieces of [censored]. Disco plastic [censored] for disco
dumbasses.

Quoted message said:

I actually bought it (my first weapon) to protect the dogs at night from
the mountain lions who make there way down from the park every now and
then (so I've been told).

If you shoot a lion, I hope they lock you up and throw away the key.
If you shoot a lion and get away with it, don't ever show your face
around me.

JD

"JD" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:

Ride-A-Lot [email protected] said:

David W said:

"Slack" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
news:[email hidden]...
> On Fri, 02 Mar 2007 19:44:41 -0800, Ride-A-Lot
> <mitchell@[nospam]schnauzers.ws> wrote:

Quoted message said:

>> Slack wrote:
>>> My gut told something was wrong after I placed my bid, fortunately
>>> the thieves are getting so damn greedy and bold they're actually
>>> placing reserve prices on their auctions -- dumb asses!
>>> --Slack
>> I've given up on eBay for both selling and buying. Too many crooks
>> and
>> too expensive. I only use craigslist and local transactions. I also
>> pick a meeting place for the exchange at a bank or in front of the
>> police station.

Quoted message said:

> I've never looked at craiglist before. Maybe I'll check it out.

Quoted message said:

>> I'm waiting for my carry permit to be approved and then I'll conduct
>> transactions anywhere along with my new friend... Mr. Glock 🙂

Quoted message said:

> :-) A Glock is the only gun I've been able to shoot straight.
> --
> Slack

Quoted message said:

My personal favorite.

I can't believe how light the thing is. I was a pretty good shot with a
.38, a marksman at 150 yards with a .22 rifle (my dad taught me when I
was 8), but the glock is like shooting a sniper rifle. Leave it to the
Germans to come up with a well engineered protector.

Glocks are such pieces of [censored]. Disco plastic [censored] for disco
dumbasses.

Quoted message said:

I actually bought it (my first weapon) to protect the dogs at night from
the mountain lions who make there way down from the park every now and
then (so I've been told).

If you shoot a lion, I hope they lock you up and throw away the key.
If you shoot a lion and get away with it, don't ever show your face
around me.

JD

mmmm dog, it's what's for dinner

beware of the local orientals before mtn lion!

I'm with JD on this one.

Gary

<snip>

Quoted message said:

I can't believe how light the thing is. I was a pretty good shot with a
.38, a marksman at 150 yards with a .22 rifle (my dad taught me when I
was 8), but the glock is like shooting a sniper rifle. Leave it to the
Germans to come up with a well engineered protector.

<snip>

Killer Tupperware

:-)

GeeDubb said:

mmmm dog, it's what's for dinner

beware of the local orientals before mtn lion!

I'm with JD on this one.

Gary

You'd really sit there and let your dog get mauled on your own property?
The trail is one thing, my home is another.

I don't think it will ever happen, but it doesn't hurt to be ready.
Besides, I think I have more to worry about from a certain stalker than
the local wild animal population.

--
o-o-o-o Ride-A-Lot o-o-o-o
www.schnauzers.ws

"Ride-A-Lot" <mitchell@[nospam]schnauzers.ws> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:

GeeDubb said:

mmmm dog, it's what's for dinner

beware of the local orientals before mtn lion!

I'm with JD on this one.

Gary

You'd really sit there and let your dog get mauled on your own property?
The trail is one thing, my home is another.

I don't think it will ever happen, but it doesn't hurt to be ready.
Besides, I think I have more to worry about from a certain stalker than
the local wild animal population.

--
o-o-o-o Ride-A-Lot o-o-o-o
www.schnauzers.ws

I would do everything in my power to save the dog short of killing or
injuring the cat. Every time I go to Colorado I have to mentally prepare
for such an incident, not only with the dogs but with the kids as well (and
myself on solo rides into the back woods). Better to take preventative
measures though I do let the dogs run free. The kids aren't allowed to walk
off into the woods w/o adult supervision. Big cats have been seen in the
area as well as bears. I'm still more afraid of the 2 legged, walking
upright animal.......them.....I'd be more inclined to shoot.

An air horn probably would have been a much safer choice, more effective
since you'd probably be shaking so much you wouldn't hit the cat anyway or
worse, hitting the dog you're trying to protect. Fear/panic adrenaline =
crazy stuff. A lot different than shooting at a target. Ask any police
officer that's unloaded his glock during a panic situation.....and didn't
hit the target 50 feet away (or in some cases.....many officers riddling the
target full of holes but still missing most of their shots).

Gary (come on down, the weather's beautiful. Probably riding MMP today)

GeeDubb said:

"Ride-A-Lot" <mitchell@[nospam]schnauzers.ws> wrote in message
news:[email hidden]...

Quoted message said:

GeeDubb said:

mmmm dog, it's what's for dinner

beware of the local orientals before mtn lion!

I'm with JD on this one.

Gary

You'd really sit there and let your dog get mauled on your own
property? The trail is one thing, my home is another.

I don't think it will ever happen, but it doesn't hurt to be ready.
Besides, I think I have more to worry about from a certain stalker
than the local wild animal population.

--
o-o-o-o Ride-A-Lot o-o-o-o
www.schnauzers.ws

I would do everything in my power to save the dog short of killing or
injuring the cat. Every time I go to Colorado I have to mentally
prepare for such an incident, not only with the dogs but with the kids
as well (and myself on solo rides into the back woods). Better to take
preventative measures though I do let the dogs run free. The kids
aren't allowed to walk off into the woods w/o adult supervision. Big
cats have been seen in the area as well as bears. I'm still more afraid
of the 2 legged, walking upright animal.......them.....I'd be more
inclined to shoot.

An air horn probably would have been a much safer choice, more effective
since you'd probably be shaking so much you wouldn't hit the cat anyway
or worse, hitting the dog you're trying to protect. Fear/panic
adrenaline = crazy stuff. A lot different than shooting at a target.
Ask any police officer that's unloaded his glock during a panic
situation.....and didn't hit the target 50 feet away (or in some
cases.....many officers riddling the target full of holes but still
missing most of their shots).

I thought of getting a gun or carbine for protection from bears and
mountain lions while observing with my telescope out in the boonies
around Salida. I decided pepper spray is a better, solution:
http://www.counterassault.com/
That and taking the dogs as a distraction while I hide in the car :-)

Shawn

Ride-A-Lot said:

GeeDubb said:

mmmm dog, it's what's for dinner

beware of the local orientals before mtn lion!

I'm with JD on this one.

Gary

You'd really sit there and let your dog get mauled on your own property?
The trail is one thing, my home is another.

What's the difference between the trail and your home? The lion was
there before you. Live with it.

If you need to defend yourself or your family then use the gun.

Greg

--
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http://www.ticketmastersucks.org/tracker.html

Shawn said:

GeeDubb said:

"Ride-A-Lot" <mitchell@[nospam]schnauzers.ws> wrote in message
news:[email hidden]...

Quoted message said:

GeeDubb wrote:
>
> mmmm dog, it's what's for dinner
>
> beware of the local orientals before mtn lion!
>
> I'm with JD on this one.
>
> Gary
>
>

You'd really sit there and let your dog get mauled on your own
property? The trail is one thing, my home is another.

I don't think it will ever happen, but it doesn't hurt to be ready.
Besides, I think I have more to worry about from a certain stalker
than the local wild animal population.

--
o-o-o-o Ride-A-Lot o-o-o-o
www.schnauzers.ws

I would do everything in my power to save the dog short of killing or
injuring the cat. Every time I go to Colorado I have to mentally
prepare for such an incident, not only with the dogs but with the kids
as well (and myself on solo rides into the back woods). Better to
take preventative measures though I do let the dogs run free. The
kids aren't allowed to walk off into the woods w/o adult supervision.
Big cats have been seen in the area as well as bears. I'm still more
afraid of the 2 legged, walking upright animal.......them.....I'd be
more inclined to shoot.

An air horn probably would have been a much safer choice, more
effective since you'd probably be shaking so much you wouldn't hit the
cat anyway or worse, hitting the dog you're trying to protect.
Fear/panic adrenaline = crazy stuff. A lot different than shooting
at a target. Ask any police officer that's unloaded his glock during
a panic situation.....and didn't hit the target 50 feet away (or in
some cases.....many officers riddling the target full of holes but
still missing most of their shots).

I thought of getting a gun or carbine for protection from bears and
mountain lions while observing with my telescope out in the boonies
around Salida. I decided pepper spray is a better, solution:
http://www.counterassault.com/
That and taking the dogs as a distraction while I hide in the car :-)

I got spooked the last time I took my telescope out solo up near Chilao.
I think it was just a small bear crashing through the trees next to me
but I was very jumpy for the last hour I was at my spot. I don't think
a mtn lion would have made any noise so I started thinking about the
noises I wasn't hearing. I moved the scope closer to the car, grabbed
my axe, and kept the door open.

Greg

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http://www.ticketmastersucks.org/tracker.html

"JD" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:

Ride-A-Lot [email protected] said:

David W said:

"Slack" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
news:[email hidden]...
> On Fri, 02 Mar 2007 19:44:41 -0800, Ride-A-Lot
> <mitchell@[nospam]schnauzers.ws> wrote:

Quoted message said:

>> Slack wrote:
>>> My gut told something was wrong after I placed my bid, fortunately
>>> the thieves are getting so damn greedy and bold they're actually
>>> placing reserve prices on their auctions -- dumb asses!
>>> --Slack
>> I've given up on eBay for both selling and buying. Too many crooks
>> and
>> too expensive. I only use craigslist and local transactions. I also
>> pick a meeting place for the exchange at a bank or in front of the
>> police station.

Quoted message said:

> I've never looked at craiglist before. Maybe I'll check it out.

Quoted message said:

>> I'm waiting for my carry permit to be approved and then I'll conduct
>> transactions anywhere along with my new friend... Mr. Glock 🙂

Quoted message said:

> :-) A Glock is the only gun I've been able to shoot straight.
> --
> Slack

Quoted message said:

My personal favorite.

I can't believe how light the thing is. I was a pretty good shot with a
.38, a marksman at 150 yards with a .22 rifle (my dad taught me when I
was 8), but the glock is like shooting a sniper rifle. Leave it to the
Germans to come up with a well engineered protector.

Glocks are such pieces of [censored]. Disco plastic [censored] for disco
dumbasses.

show me some stats, or STFU! and no, just because your co-workers say so
don't cut it...hyperbole!

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

I actually bought it (my first weapon) to protect the dogs at night from
the mountain lions who make there way down from the park every now and
then (so I've been told).

If you shoot a lion, I hope they lock you up and throw away the key.
If you shoot a lion and get away with it, don't ever show your face
around me.

JD

thanks Vandersum....

Quoted message said:

G.T. said:

Shawn said:

GeeDubb wrote:

snip

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

An air horn probably would have been a much safer choice, more
effective since you'd probably be shaking so much you wouldn't hit
the cat anyway or worse, hitting the dog you're trying to protect.
Fear/panic adrenaline = crazy stuff. A lot different than shooting
at a target. Ask any police officer that's unloaded his glock during
a panic situation.....and didn't hit the target 50 feet away (or in
some cases.....many officers riddling the target full of holes but
still missing most of their shots).

I thought of getting a gun or carbine for protection from bears and
mountain lions while observing with my telescope out in the boonies
around Salida. I decided pepper spray is a better, solution:
http://www.counterassault.com/
That and taking the dogs as a distraction while I hide in the car :-)

I got spooked the last time I took my telescope out solo up near Chilao.
I think it was just a small bear crashing through the trees next to me
but I was very jumpy for the last hour I was at my spot. I don't think
a mtn lion would have made any noise so I started thinking about the
noises I wasn't hearing. I moved the scope closer to the car, grabbed
my axe, and kept the door open.

Sounds familiar "Sure is quiet around here".
Tom P from Salida, who has posted here in the past, once told me the
Mosquito range near Salida has one of the highest concentrations of
mountain lions in the lower 48. I rode and observed there a lot. :-0

Shawn

<snip>

Quoted message said:

If you need to defend yourself or your family then use the gun.

Greg

Exactly. Life, limb, or Family. Use it if in fear for your life only.
(your mileage may vary, depending upon if your state is "gun" friendly.
I'm not a legal expert, consult your local statues prior). :-)

Otherwise, a loud air horn will run them cats off. ;-)

Quoted message said:

I got spooked the last time I took my telescope out solo up near Chilao.
I think it was just a small bear crashing through the trees next to me
but I was very jumpy for the last hour I was at my spot. I don't think
a mtn lion would have made any noise so I started thinking about the
noises I wasn't hearing. I moved the scope closer to the car, grabbed
my axe, and kept the door open.

Greg

LOL ... I just had a vision of you grabbing your axe, jumping in the car
with the widows rolled up and door lock. And Mrs. Bear tearing the top of
the car off with one claw, then reaching in for chewy snack center.
--
Slack - mmm, tastes just like KFC