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"Paladin" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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I lead the Barney Rides each week, and this week we were to shuttle up
the mountain, and ride one of my favorite trails up on our ski hill,
called Stack Rock. Fine and dandy, except I get to the park and
discover I've left my shoes at home. No time to go get em, so what's
a guy to do?

So, to make a long story short, I throw on my running shoes, (at least
I had them in the rig), and load he party cooler, and accompany the
gang of about 7 up the hill. We get there, unload, start grinning,
and it's a new, happenin deal for 3 of our happy campers. They were in
for a treat.

Alex gets to ride his brand new Stumpjumper, and it's looking way too
bling. I'm glad the woodsy trails are dusty, for his sake, of course.

I decide to run it, (well, jog it, really) along with the group, and
let them get ahead. I love the trail, the exercise is great, and what
more can a guy do?

The first section is aptly named, "Entrance Exam" which is pretty
tricky on a bike, but not bad at all on foot.

I go about 3 miles running sweep with Commander Fred, who's slower
than the rest, but hey, he's got 35 to 40 yrs on the young pups in our
group, for the love of Pete. And then we turn around, get to eat and
drink, tell jokes for about 10 minutes before the rest of the happy
band of brothers (and sister) struggle and emerge out of Entrance
Exam. They made it all the way to the famous "Stack Rock" complete
with a little bouldering scramble up to a pinnacle for views and
brews.. well, views anyway.

I'd much rather have ridden it, but sometimes you just have to make
the best out of the cards you're dealt, you know?? What a great
night.

CDB

Great stuff, Chris. I'm trying to imagine how my knees would feel after
trying to run that far.....

Gary (off the bike indefinitely....not one but two herniated discs)

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"Paladin" <[email hidden]> wrote in message

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I lead the Barney Rides each week, and this week we were to shuttle up
the mountain, and ride one of my favorite trails up on our ski hill,
called Stack Rock. Fine and dandy, except I get to the park and
discover I've left my shoes at home. No time to go get em, so what's
a guy to do?

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So, to make a long story short, I throw on my running shoes, (at least
I had them in the rig), and load he party cooler, and accompany the
gang of about 7 up the hill. We get there, unload, start grinning,
and it's a new, happenin deal for 3 of our happy campers. They were in
for a treat.

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Alex gets to ride his brand new Stumpjumper, and it's looking way too
bling. I'm glad the woodsy trails are dusty, for his sake, of course.

Quoted message said:

I decide to run it, (well, jog it, really) along with the group, and
let them get ahead. I love the trail, the exercise is great, and what
more can a guy do?

Quoted message said:

The first section is aptly named, "Entrance Exam" which is pretty
tricky on a bike, but not bad at all on foot.

Quoted message said:

I go about 3 miles running sweep with Commander Fred, who's slower
than the rest, but hey, he's got 35 to 40 yrs on the young pups in our
group, for the love of Pete. And then we turn around, get to eat and
drink, tell jokes for about 10 minutes before the rest of the happy
band of brothers (and sister) struggle and emerge out of Entrance
Exam. They made it all the way to the famous "Stack Rock" complete
with a little bouldering scramble up to a pinnacle for views and
brews.. well, views anyway.

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I'd much rather have ridden it, but sometimes you just have to make
the best out of the cards you're dealt, you know?? What a great
night.

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CDB

Great stuff, Chris. I'm trying to imagine how my knees would feel after
trying to run that far.....

Gary (off the bike indefinitely....not one but two herniated discs)

Thank God my knees are still OK, despite my bad habit of
singlespeeding half the time. No way was I gonna miss out on the
trip, even if I had to run the damn thing. Too cool up there, in
every sense of the word. But by the time we got down off the mtn and
back to the park, it was too late and dark for the bbq and brag time,
so we all adiossed and vamanosed, but jimminy Christmas, that was
fun.

CDB

Paladin:

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"Paladin" <[email hidden]> wrote in message

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I lead the Barney Rides each week, and this week we were to shuttle

up

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the mountain, and ride one of my favorite trails up on our ski

hill,

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called Stack Rock. Fine and dandy, except I get to the park and
discover I've left my shoes at home. No time to go get em, so

what's

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a guy to do?

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So, to make a long story short, I throw on my running shoes, (at

least

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I had them in the rig), and load he party cooler, and accompany

the

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gang of about 7 up the hill. We get there, unload, start

grinning,

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and it's a new, happenin deal for 3 of our happy campers. They were

in

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for a treat.

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Alex gets to ride his brand new Stumpjumper, and it's looking way

too

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bling. I'm glad the woodsy trails are dusty, for his sake, of

course.

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I decide to run it, (well, jog it, really) along with the group,

and

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let them get ahead. I love the trail, the exercise is great, and

what

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more can a guy do?

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The first section is aptly named, "Entrance Exam" which is pretty
tricky on a bike, but not bad at all on foot.

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I go about 3 miles running sweep with Commander Fred, who's slower
than the rest, but hey, he's got 35 to 40 yrs on the young pups in

our

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group, for the love of Pete. And then we turn around, get to eat

and

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drink, tell jokes for about 10 minutes before the rest of the

happy

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band of brothers (and sister) struggle and emerge out of Entrance
Exam. They made it all the way to the famous "Stack Rock"

complete

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with a little bouldering scramble up to a pinnacle for views and
brews.. well, views anyway.

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I'd much rather have ridden it, but sometimes you just have to

make

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the best out of the cards you're dealt, you know?? What a great
night.

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CDB

Great stuff, Chris. I'm trying to imagine how my knees would feel

after

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trying to run that far.....

Gary (off the bike indefinitely....not one but two herniated discs)

Thank God my knees are still OK, despite my bad habit of
singlespeeding half the time. No way was I gonna miss out on the
trip, even if I had to run the damn thing. Too cool up there, in
every sense of the word. But by the time we got down off the mtn and
back to the park, it was too late and dark for the bbq and brag time,
so we all adiossed and vamanosed, but jimminy Christmas, that was
fun.

CDB

So is that the Stack Rock in Boise?

Nate

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"Paladin" <[email hidden]> wrote in message

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Quoted message said:

I lead the Barney Rides each week, and this week we were to shuttle up
the mountain, and ride one of my favorite trails up on our ski hill,
called Stack Rock. Fine and dandy, except I get to the park and
discover I've left my shoes at home. No time to go get em, so what's
a guy to do?

Quoted message said:

So, to make a long story short, I throw on my running shoes, (at least
I had them in the rig), and load he party cooler, and accompany the
gang of about 7 up the hill. We get there, unload, start grinning,
and it's a new, happenin deal for 3 of our happy campers. They were in
for a treat.

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Alex gets to ride his brand new Stumpjumper, and it's looking way too
bling. I'm glad the woodsy trails are dusty, for his sake, of course.

Quoted message said:

I decide to run it, (well, jog it, really) along with the group, and
let them get ahead. I love the trail, the exercise is great, and what
more can a guy do?

Quoted message said:

The first section is aptly named, "Entrance Exam" which is pretty
tricky on a bike, but not bad at all on foot.

Quoted message said:

I go about 3 miles running sweep with Commander Fred, who's slower
than the rest, but hey, he's got 35 to 40 yrs on the young pups in our
group, for the love of Pete. And then we turn around, get to eat and
drink, tell jokes for about 10 minutes before the rest of the happy
band of brothers (and sister) struggle and emerge out of Entrance
Exam. They made it all the way to the famous "Stack Rock" complete
with a little bouldering scramble up to a pinnacle for views and
brews.. well, views anyway.

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I'd much rather have ridden it, but sometimes you just have to make
the best out of the cards you're dealt, you know?? What a great
night.

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CDB

Great stuff, Chris. I'm trying to imagine how my knees would feel after
trying to run that far.....

Gary (off the bike indefinitely....not one but two herniated discs)- Hide quoted text -

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Sorry to hear that, man.

Everybody's different, but for me, there has been life after herniated
discs. Be VERY patient, and be good to yourself. Pre-herniated discs,
I spent my whole tough-guy life "sucking it up" and "working through
it" and it landed me a nasty case of sciatica that left me pretty much
laid up for months. It was almost comical when I realized that my body
just wasn't as tough as my mind.

That was ten years ago. I've learned patience and acceptance the hard
way. Hopefully you'll feel better, but you're going to have to be
smart and pace yourself. After maybe 4 months off the bikes, I ride
almost every day.

/s

Nate' nospam@invalid said:

Paladin:

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>I lead the Barney Rides each week, and this week we were to shuttle

up

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> the mountain, and ride one of my favorite trails up on our ski

hill,

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> called Stack Rock. Fine and dandy, except I get to the park and
> discover I've left my shoes at home. No time to go get em, so

what's

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> a guy to do?

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> So, to make a long story short, I throw on my running shoes, (at

least

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> I had them in the rig), and load he party cooler, and accompany

the

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> gang of about 7 up the hill. We get there, unload, start

grinning,

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> and it's a new, happenin deal for 3 of our happy campers. They were

in

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> for a treat.

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> Alex gets to ride his brand new Stumpjumper, and it's looking way

too

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> bling. I'm glad the woodsy trails are dusty, for his sake, of

course.

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> I decide to run it, (well, jog it, really) along with the group,

and

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> let them get ahead. I love the trail, the exercise is great, and

what

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> more can a guy do?

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> The first section is aptly named, "Entrance Exam" which is pretty
> tricky on a bike, but not bad at all on foot.

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> I go about 3 miles running sweep with Commander Fred, who's slower
> than the rest, but hey, he's got 35 to 40 yrs on the young pups in

our

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> group, for the love of Pete. And then we turn around, get to eat

and

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> drink, tell jokes for about 10 minutes before the rest of the

happy

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> band of brothers (and sister) struggle and emerge out of Entrance
> Exam. They made it all the way to the famous "Stack Rock"

complete

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> with a little bouldering scramble up to a pinnacle for views and
> brews.. well, views anyway.

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> I'd much rather have ridden it, but sometimes you just have to

make

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> the best out of the cards you're dealt, you know?? What a great
> night.

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> CDB

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Great stuff, Chris. I'm trying to imagine how my knees would feel

after

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trying to run that far.....

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Gary (off the bike indefinitely....not one but two herniated discs)

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Thank God my knees are still OK, despite my bad habit of
singlespeeding half the time. No way was I gonna miss out on the
trip, even if I had to run the damn thing. Too cool up there, in
every sense of the word. But by the time we got down off the mtn and
back to the park, it was too late and dark for the bbq and brag time,
so we all adiossed and vamanosed, but jimminy Christmas, that was
fun.

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CDB

So is that the Stack Rock in Boise?

Nate

Exatamundo! A great trail, with a decent climb at both ends, eh?

CDB

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Great stuff, Chris. I'm trying to imagine how my knees would feel after
trying to run that far.....

Gary (off the bike indefinitely....not one but two herniated discs)

Dang, Gary. I hope trading bikes on FW didn't aggravate things. Them
damm Titusses anyway. I have a few friends that had surgery and are
completely healed, better than before. So do what you gotta do, and
take it easy, drink dark beer, pricey coffee (yummmm this a.m.) & heal
up, my friend.

CDB

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I go about 3 miles running sweep with Commander Fred, who's slower
than the rest, but hey, he's got 35 to 40 yrs on the young pups in our
group, for the love of Pete. And then we turn around, get to eat and
drink, tell jokes for about 10 minutes before the rest of the happy
band of brothers (and sister) struggle and emerge out of Entrance
Exam. They made it all the way to the famous "Stack Rock" complete
with a little bouldering scramble up to a pinnacle for views and
brews.. well, views anyway.

I'd much rather have ridden it, but sometimes you just have to make
the best out of the cards you're dealt, you know?? What a great
night.

CDB

Excellent. I like a good trail run from time to time. I usually do it in
the off seasons when it's too snowy/icy to ride, but not snowy enough to
ski. I notice all sorts of different things running from when I ride the
same trail. Then it sure feels great to do it on the bike again afterwards!

Matt

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Paladin wrote:

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I go about 3 miles running sweep with Commander Fred, who's slower
than the rest, but hey, he's got 35 to 40 yrs on the young pups in our
group, for the love of Pete. And then we turn around, get to eat and
drink, tell jokes for about 10 minutes before the rest of the happy
band of brothers (and sister) struggle and emerge out of Entrance
Exam. They made it all the way to the famous "Stack Rock" complete
with a little bouldering scramble up to a pinnacle for views and
brews.. well, views anyway.

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I'd much rather have ridden it, but sometimes you just have to make
the best out of the cards you're dealt, you know?? What a great
night.

Quoted message said:

CDB

Excellent. I like a good trail run from time to time. I usually do it in
the off seasons when it's too snowy/icy to ride, but not snowy enough to
ski. I notice all sorts of different things running from when I ride the
same trail. Then it sure feels great to do it on the bike again afterwards!

Matt

Ditto to all that. Last night Kathy passed me then she let out a huge
yell, just as I had to leap over a pretty big snake, who was most
likely more scared than we were. I saw a lot more of the terrain,
wildlife, etc., and even enjoyed the uphills more. My butt's sore
today, having used some muscles I haven't used since running in the
snow, too.

CDB

Paladin said:

I lead the Barney Rides each week, and this week we were to shuttle up
the mountain, and ride one of my favorite trails up on our ski hill,
called Stack Rock. Fine and dandy, except I get to the park and
discover I've left my shoes at home. No time to go get em, so what's
a guy to do?

So, to make a long story short, I throw on my running shoes, (at least
I had them in the rig), and load he party cooler, and accompany the
gang of about 7 up the hill. We get there, unload, start grinning,
and it's a new, happenin deal for 3 of our happy campers. They were in
for a treat.

Alex gets to ride his brand new Stumpjumper, and it's looking way too
bling. I'm glad the woodsy trails are dusty, for his sake, of course.

I decide to run it, (well, jog it, really) along with the group, and
let them get ahead. I love the trail, the exercise is great, and what
more can a guy do?

The first section is aptly named, "Entrance Exam" which is pretty
tricky on a bike, but not bad at all on foot.

I go about 3 miles running sweep with Commander Fred, who's slower
than the rest, but hey, he's got 35 to 40 yrs on the young pups in our
group, for the love of Pete. And then we turn around, get to eat and
drink, tell jokes for about 10 minutes before the rest of the happy
band of brothers (and sister) struggle and emerge out of Entrance
Exam. They made it all the way to the famous "Stack Rock" complete
with a little bouldering scramble up to a pinnacle for views and
brews.. well, views anyway.

I'd much rather have ridden it, but sometimes you just have to make
the best out of the cards you're dealt, you know?? What a great
night.

CDB

Only little beeeeOtches need shuttling, even me & Cherry Blossom agree
on that... you little beeeeeOtch...

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Gary (off the bike indefinitely....not one but two herniated discs)- Hide
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Sorry to hear that, man.

Everybody's different, but for me, there has been life after herniated
discs. Be VERY patient, and be good to yourself. Pre-herniated discs,
I spent my whole tough-guy life "sucking it up" and "working through
it" and it landed me a nasty case of sciatica that left me pretty much
laid up for months. It was almost comical when I realized that my body
just wasn't as tough as my mind.

That was ten years ago. I've learned patience and acceptance the hard
way. Hopefully you'll feel better, but you're going to have to be
smart and pace yourself. After maybe 4 months off the bikes, I ride
almost every day.

/s

yeah but....yeah but....but.....but......I wanna ride, not get fatter than I
am!

PT starts Monday and I'm already on a week long stint of meds
(steroids...legal, of course). I'm more likely to listen to my physical
therapist' recommendations and goals but it sure is going to be tough not
riding trail.....and trying to figure out how to be a carpenter w/o heavy
lifting. Guess it might be time to get an employee, uhg.

Gary

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Gary (off the bike indefinitely....not one but two herniated discs)-
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Sorry to hear that, man.

Everybody's different, but for me, there has been life after herniated
discs. Be VERY patient, and be good to yourself. Pre-herniated discs,
I spent my whole tough-guy life "sucking it up" and "working through
it" and it landed me a nasty case of sciatica that left me pretty much
laid up for months. It was almost comical when I realized that my body
just wasn't as tough as my mind.

That was ten years ago. I've learned patience and acceptance the hard
way. Hopefully you'll feel better, but you're going to have to be
smart and pace yourself. After maybe 4 months off the bikes, I ride
almost every day.

/s

yeah but....yeah but....but.....but......I wanna ride, not get fatter
than I am!

PT starts Monday and I'm already on a week long stint of meds
(steroids...legal, of course). I'm more likely to listen to my physical
therapist' recommendations and goals but it sure is going to be tough
not riding trail.....and trying to figure out how to be a carpenter w/o
heavy lifting. Guess it might be time to get an employee, uhg.

Gary

Good luck with that. Sorry to hear you're off the bike for a while.
Hopefully you'll be back relatively soon!

Matt

"Paladin" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Great stuff, Chris. I'm trying to imagine how my knees would feel after
trying to run that far.....

Gary (off the bike indefinitely....not one but two herniated discs)

Dang, Gary. I hope trading bikes on FW didn't aggravate things. Them
damm Titusses anyway. I have a few friends that had surgery and are
completely healed, better than before. So do what you gotta do, and
take it easy, drink dark beer, pricey coffee (yummmm this a.m.) & heal
up, my friend.

CDB

no, wasn't the switch but I sure didn't hurt much while riding the GF. I
think it's just too many years of nail bags and genetics.

Doc said the herniated discs weren't bad enough to require surgery....too
bad one cannot convey level of pain directly. I could live with the pain if
the power remained in my legs but losing my hill climbing ability really
puts me at a disadvantage since my technoskills suck.

Also tell Alex congrats on the new wheels.

GAry

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Paladin said:

I lead the Barney Rides each week, and this week we were to shuttle up
the mountain, and ride one of my favorite trails up on our ski hill,
called Stack Rock. Fine and dandy, except I get to the park and
discover I've left my shoes at home. No time to go get em, so what's
a guy to do?

Quoted message said:

So, to make a long story short, I throw on my running shoes, (at least
I had them in the rig), and load he party cooler, and accompany the
gang of about 7 up the hill. We get there, unload, start grinning,
and it's a new, happenin deal for 3 of our happy campers. They were in
for a treat.

Quoted message said:

Alex gets to ride his brand new Stumpjumper, and it's looking way too
bling. I'm glad the woodsy trails are dusty, for his sake, of course.

Quoted message said:

I decide to run it, (well, jog it, really) along with the group, and
let them get ahead. I love the trail, the exercise is great, and what
more can a guy do?

Quoted message said:

The first section is aptly named, "Entrance Exam" which is pretty
tricky on a bike, but not bad at all on foot.

Quoted message said:

I go about 3 miles running sweep with Commander Fred, who's slower
than the rest, but hey, he's got 35 to 40 yrs on the young pups in our
group, for the love of Pete. And then we turn around, get to eat and
drink, tell jokes for about 10 minutes before the rest of the happy
band of brothers (and sister) struggle and emerge out of Entrance
Exam. They made it all the way to the famous "Stack Rock" complete
with a little bouldering scramble up to a pinnacle for views and
brews.. well, views anyway.

Quoted message said:

I'd much rather have ridden it, but sometimes you just have to make
the best out of the cards you're dealt, you know?? What a great
night.

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CDB

Only little beeeeOtches need shuttling, even me & Cherry Blossom agree
on that... you little beeeeeOtch...

Is every trail outside the back door of your group home, or do you
ever take the group home activity bus to a trailhead?

Is that concept too complicated for you to grasp?? Don't bother if it
is. I dont' want you to hurt yourself thinking too hard. Have a nice
day, sunshine.

CDB

Paladin said:

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On Aug 23, 11:10 pm, Paladin <[email hidden]> wrote:

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I lead the Barney Rides each week, and this week we were to shuttle up
the mountain, and ride one of my favorite trails up on our ski hill,
called Stack Rock. Fine and dandy, except I get to the park and
discover I've left my shoes at home. No time to go get em, so what's
a guy to do?

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

So, to make a long story short, I throw on my running shoes, (at least
I had them in the rig), and load he party cooler, and accompany the
gang of about 7 up the hill. We get there, unload, start grinning,
and it's a new, happenin deal for 3 of our happy campers. They were in
for a treat.

Quoted message said:

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Alex gets to ride his brand new Stumpjumper, and it's looking way too
bling. I'm glad the woodsy trails are dusty, for his sake, of course.

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

I decide to run it, (well, jog it, really) along with the group, and
let them get ahead. I love the trail, the exercise is great, and what
more can a guy do?

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

The first section is aptly named, "Entrance Exam" which is pretty
tricky on a bike, but not bad at all on foot.

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

I go about 3 miles running sweep with Commander Fred, who's slower
than the rest, but hey, he's got 35 to 40 yrs on the young pups in our
group, for the love of Pete. And then we turn around, get to eat and
drink, tell jokes for about 10 minutes before the rest of the happy
band of brothers (and sister) struggle and emerge out of Entrance
Exam. They made it all the way to the famous "Stack Rock" complete
with a little bouldering scramble up to a pinnacle for views and
brews.. well, views anyway.

Quoted message said:

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I'd much rather have ridden it, but sometimes you just have to make
the best out of the cards you're dealt, you know?? What a great
night.

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Only little beeeeOtches need shuttling, even me & Cherry Blossom agree
on that... you little beeeeeOtch...

Is every trail outside the back door of your group home, or do you
ever take the group home activity bus to a trailhead?

Is that concept too complicated for you to grasp?? Don't bother if it
is. I dont' want you to hurt yourself thinking too hard. Have a nice
day, sunshine.

Fred the retarded shuttle bug...

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Doc said the herniated discs weren't bad enough to require surgery....too
bad one cannot convey level of pain directly. I could live with the pain if
the power remained in my legs but losing my hill climbing ability really
puts me at a disadvantage since my technoskills suck.

Also tell Alex congrats on the new wheels.

GAry

I went through a herniated disc and I can sympathize with the pain. I
took a lot of time off the bike, took up other activities that didn't
aggravate my back
and learned to take it slow. I didn't push myself to the point of
pain.
I have returned to biking and feel great again...
Good luck and get well

Jimbo(san)

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> Gary (off the bike indefinitely....not one but two herniated discs)-
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Sorry to hear that, man.

Everybody's different, but for me, there has been life after herniated
discs. Be VERY patient, and be good to yourself. Pre-herniated discs,
I spent my whole tough-guy life "sucking it up" and "working through
it" and it landed me a nasty case of sciatica that left me pretty much
laid up for months. It was almost comical when I realized that my body
just wasn't as tough as my mind.

That was ten years ago. I've learned patience and acceptance the hard
way. Hopefully you'll feel better, but you're going to have to be
smart and pace yourself. After maybe 4 months off the bikes, I ride
almost every day.

/s

yeah but....yeah but....but.....but......I wanna ride, not get fatter
than I am!

PT starts Monday and I'm already on a week long stint of meds
(steroids...legal, of course). I'm more likely to listen to my physical
therapist' recommendations and goals but it sure is going to be tough not
riding trail.....and trying to figure out how to be a carpenter w/o heavy
lifting. Guess it might be time to get an employee, uhg.

Gary

Good luck with that. Sorry to hear you're off the bike for a while.
Hopefully you'll be back relatively soon!

Matt

Well.......not completely off the bike. I did a 25 mile flat path ride (250
feet of total elevation gain) this morning in 1.5 hrs on the SB w/knobbies.
The last 4 or 5 miles really hurt but mentally I feel a lot better. I tried
not to push too hard but when that female roadie passed me.......I bumped it
up to 21.5±? mph to stay with her for a couple of miles then she turned off.
Nice view!

It was just to nice of a day not to ride. Overcast, light drizzling and
78°F.

Gary

Jimbo(san) said:

GeeDubb said:

Doc said the herniated discs weren't bad enough to require surgery....too
bad one cannot convey level of pain directly. I could live with the pain if
the power remained in my legs but losing my hill climbing ability really
puts me at a disadvantage since my technoskills suck.

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Also tell Alex congrats on the new wheels.

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GAry

I went through a herniated disc and I can sympathize with the pain. I
took a lot of time off the bike, took up other activities that didn't
aggravate my back
and learned to take it slow. I didn't push myself to the point of
pain.
I have returned to biking and feel great again...
Good luck and get well

Jimbo(san)

Hey Jimbo! Thought of you and Missus a bit today at the Tour de Fat
bike festival where I saw lots of fixies, and we had lots of beer.
The cruiser parade through town had about 1500 bikes (wow!) and was a
ton of fun. Melinda and I did the tandem again, and I'll post some
links to phtotos soon. Hi to Carla.

http://www.newbelgium.com/vibe_tourdefat_boise_06.php

CDB