FredBurg Random Thoughts
Posted by the iDiot on Jun 28 2009 8:38PM
1. Greatest road race course I've done in Texas since Weekend at Boernes (though I didn't get to race that one.)
2. I made a behind-the-back water bottle disposal across the road at 20mph into the open window of Jesse Aldape's truck. Thank God I didn't hit his kid who happened to be in the truck. Sorry 'bout that.
3. We saw Mike Gladu moto-officiating nearly head-on collide with a moped going the opposite direction around a blind turn/hill. The moped driver flew off the road into a ditch - still mounted - and somehow kept it upright. Amazing sequence.
4. I don't know what is more frustrating, seeing my peers litter during the race, or when I call them on their shit, they (at least one) get all indignant and say "what else am I supposed to do with it." Oh, I don't know ... maybe put that crap in your jersey pockets?
5. Went soft on the rear wheel half way through the race. It's a shame because 40% of the field had been dropped or quit by that point. Oh well, c'est la vie (claire).
Agree on #1. Absolutely amazing course. Don't miss it next year.
And what's the matter with calling it the Doss Road Race?
DQ's in the 40+ sprint for crossing the centerline before 200m, Sullivan and Parker but not Vaughn. Not sure why Bickel drew the black bean.
2.tlg wrote on Jun 30 2009 10:29AM
Sounds like it deserves an ealier slot. End of June is Heinous.
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Bound to go over well
Posted by the iDiot on Jun 27 2009 6:37AM
Combine "Nigeria" and "Gas" into a quick little name...
Gazprom seals $2.5bn Nigeria deal
Russia's energy giant Gazprom has signed a $2.5bn (£1.53bn) deal with Nigeria's state operated NNPC, to invest in a new joint venture.
The new firm, to be called Nigaz, is set to build refineries, pipelines and gas power stations in Nigeria. Analysts say the move could further strengthen Russia's role in supplying natural gas to Europe. The agreement comes during a four-day African tour by Russian President Dmitry Medvedev. As well as forming Nigaz, Russia is keen on developing a trans-African pipeline to transport Nigerian gas to Europe. This could further reinforce Gazprom's already-strong influence over Europe's energy supplies.
It is from the BBC, so I guess there is some believability, but I still have a hard time believing it:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/8118721.stm
(HT TalkingPointsMemo)
I does remind me, in terms of an unfortunate branding choice, of one particular power generation company in Italy:
I think Bruyneel's new team is going to be sponsored by Powergenitalia. In a special concession to Lance, the company is expected to change its name to Powergenitalium.
2.Wells wrote on Jun 29 2009 4:59PM
They're not really Nigaz, well, except for their accompaniment.
3.the iDiot wrote on Jun 29 2009 5:17PM
boys, that was some mighty fine pickin' and a-singin'. you sign these papers - and i'll give you ten dollar apiece.
4..: d wrote on Jun 29 2009 10:36PM
Almost as good as when Northwest Airlines became NWA.
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where everybody knows your name (and hates you)
Posted by the iDiot on Jun 25 2009 12:09PM
Why was that show "Fraiser" ever popular? Let's take two brothers – both pompous effete intellects unable to convey the most basic feeling or stand up to anyone – and build a show around them. How'd that ever play in middle America? Shouldn't have the spin-off of Cheers been built around Woody or Norm?
nah, just weird stuff that enters my brain at 4:30AM.
3.Cockneck wrote on Jun 25 2009 1:40PM
Funny, I had "Oh shit shake that ass,
move it like a gypsy,
stop. whoa back it up,
let me see your hips swing" by Soulja Boy going through my brain at 430 this morning.
4.Jordan wrote on Jun 26 2009 10:44AM
Chammy cream still tingling?
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European Style
Posted by the iDiot on Jun 23 2009 4:59PM
Picked up some new undercarriage cream yesterday. Applied it about 10 minutes ago. Just looked at the tub o creme. "European Style", eh? That would explain the stinging in my crotch. Should go well with the 1 0 3 on the temperature gauge.
maybe this week you won't sit around in your chamois and drink beers for hrs on end, eh?
2.moe wrote on Jun 23 2009 7:40PM
I am counting on that TLG. Yuck!
3.Wells wrote on Jun 23 2009 10:04PM
Assos crotch cream has provided me with that familiar tingling sensation. Do the Europeans know something we don't?
4.the jesus wrote on Jun 24 2009 1:24PM
Noxema with pop rocks... it's GO TIME!
5.Eddie Morgan wrote on Jun 25 2009 1:59PM
jalapeno jelly
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Things that make you go hmmm...
Posted by the iDiot on Jun 23 2009 3:15PM
From VN:
Through this weekend’s Tour de Suisse, Columbia-Highroad has won 45 races so far in the 2009 season, with Katusha and Saxo Bank tied with 18 apiece.
Now, winning ought not trigger suspicion necessarily. And nearly half the wins have come from two riders (Cavendish, Griepel), but they recently 2/3rds of the stages in the 9-stage Tour de Suisse AND they've won with a whole slew of riders that haven't been big winners before.
Columbia? "High" Road? Hmmmm. Boonen on the squadra next year, perhaps?
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cramps
Posted by TLG on Jun 23 2009 10:48AM
Watching the thrilling yet dissapointing CWS game last night I had to chuckle at myself at all those young kids getting cramps due to the heat. It's baseball for crying out loud, it's not like your riding 55-83 miles at Copperas Cove. Drink some water, gatorade, or pickle juice.
First off, GEAUX TIGERS!!!!!!!
Second when you're riding at Copperas Cove its not like you're playing in the C. W. mofuggin S. just baking in the sun when it's 106.
I thought it was interesting that the UT catcher was changing jerseys and undershirts every inning because it was THAT hot. Must be a helluva laundry bill.
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Carnivores
Posted by TLG on Jun 22 2009 3:02PM
For the past several months we have become part of a organic farm subscription, getting a wonderful delivery of organic vegetables every Monday. This past Saturday was their annual "farm family" potluck picnic. Having never been to one of these soiree's before, Mrs. TLG and I were a bit perplexed as to what to bring. Should we make a veggie only dish? Seems like that would be too redundant. Following what should be a generic rule for potluck, always bring equivalent to or greater than the amount of food than your family is going to eat, we decided on a meat dish of Moscacholli.
It was with great trepdiation then that I pulled into the parking lot (note to Slim, you've ridden past hundereds of times on Decker Lake Rd!) with my large SUV and saw nothing but Hybrids and subaru's. Uh oh, meat not go over to well here. As I layed our dish on the table it was indeed the ONLY meat dish out of probably 20 dishes. Now there was some tasty stuff there; stuffed tomatoes, veggie curry, pasta salads, etc, but NO meat dishes. Fast foward to leaving the party...our dish is absolutely licked clean. Not a drop to be had of the ol' Moscacholli, but plenty of veggies left. In the end, I guess the carnivores still reign supreme.
My friend brought me a stick of "Sweet & Spicy Jerky". Now, that is a food that makes you feel like the supreme carnivore. Chewing on leather tough meat & enjoying it - mmmm.
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Douchenozzle
Posted by the iDiot on Jun 19 2009 5:40PM
"and places the liability and responsibility on the operator of a motor vehicle when encountering one of these vulnerable road users."
And the problem with this Gov. Slickhair? What a bunch of crap. Must be receiving money from someone.
2.k-wire wrote on Jun 22 2009 5:32PM
They should have kept it to just bicyclists. I think including pedestrians and runners in the "vulnerable" group doomed the bill since pedestrians don't have reasonable need to use road like bikes do, and they already have special crosswalk rules that apply to them and folks might stop seeing the need to use crosswalks anymore. Same reasoning why bikes not allowed on sidewalks is why pedestrians/runners shouldn't be on the road. I personally don't consider running as a viable commuting method either.
Maybe it's addressed elsewhere, but another glaring problem seems to be no mention of the class of road. Some crazy cyclist could abuse this by getting on major interstate highway and expecting to be able to own a lane.
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Stupid Driveway question #46
Posted by TLG on Jun 17 2009 10:08AM
Overheard last week at the Driveway at the start line...
"Could you please remove the (big plywood) sign that says "1". Last week I got confused that is was the lap card".
Chief ref calmly responsed, while pointing to the lap card stand, no, this is the lap card. Nice!
So I should rethink the 2 nights we're spending at Excalibur on our drive to CA this summer?
2.Malcolm Elliot wrote on Jun 16 2009 10:50PM
Kinda makes us "Americans" look bad to the rest of the world, eh. Institutionalized hedonism, gluttony, vice.
3.k-wire wrote on Jun 16 2009 11:36PM
I really liked that town back in '90s when Vegas was giving Orlando a run for the money as a family destination, you could get great tix for top shows and rooms on the strip on the cheap.
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ignomony defined
Posted by the iDiot on Jun 14 2009 1:08PM
getting dropped from a chase group (of two riders) going through the start finish line with little more than 2 minutes and 30 seconds left to race.
Ignominy defined: making a faux dictionary entry and misspelling the word in question. That's painful.
(P.S., were you caught by the field? It wouldn't have been too ignominous if you'd held on to finish one spot behind your companion in breaksmanship).
4.vcSlim wrote on Jun 16 2009 8:31AM
An acronym for Idiot Got NO MONeY?
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Ballsy or Lazy
Posted by the iDiot on Jun 13 2009 12:52PM
Generally when one steals, one will try to cover one's tracks. Ahmadinejad and the Supreme Leader couldn't be bothered with such trivialities. They didn't even try to cover it up. Look at the release of official results over time.
Sad. Was hoping to see the Iranians get a fair election, but part of me couldn't help thinking it wouldn't happen.
2.EuroCrash wrote on Jun 14 2009 3:19PM
anything with a RMS<1 is fair in Iran
3.Malcolm Elliot wrote on Jun 15 2009 1:43PM
Come on iD. As an actuary you know there is a "chance" this could happen.
Dumb and Dumber:
"Lloyd: What do you think the chances are of a guy like you and a girl like me... ending up together?
Mary: Well, Lloyd, that's difficult to say. I mean, we don't really...
Lloyd: Hit me with it! Just give it to me straight! I came a long way just to see you, Mary. The least you can do is level with me. What are my chances?
Mary: Not good.
Lloyd: You mean, not good like one out of a hundred?
Mary: I'd say more like one out of a million.
[pause]
Lloyd: So you're telling me there's a chance... *YEAH!*
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Seen leaving the Driveway last night
Posted by the jesus on Jun 12 2009 8:47AM
I heard Beaner was up last night to race the Driveway... confirming evidence below.
