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Ride Coordinator Riding in the Country

Posted on April 16, 2008 by patclem

I went out and rode the HBC Tuesday night ride. I’m the ride coordinator, and lately I rarely ride on the club rides, and it’s pretty pathetic I know. Last night, I rode the new Tuesday location. The start is … Continue reading →

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Amazing Four Legged Robot!

Posted on April 13, 2008 by patclem

Someone sent me these amazing videos of this robot build by Boston Dynamics under a DARPA research grant. Truly amazing. Here it is in its current form. You can see that it’s pretty sophisticated. But, it hasn’t always been that … Continue reading →

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Marmot Precip Rain Jacket Review

Posted on March 21, 2008 by patclem

I bought a Marmot Precip after my first Bearwaller Gap hike (Jan 07), and before my GSMNP Hike (Feb 07.)  It’s time to make a few comments about it.LIKES:  I like the fit, I like the pit zips.  I like … Continue reading →

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A Little Bird Made my Day…

Posted on March 19, 2008 by patclem

I was out working in the yard after work today. We just got the fence done, and the dogs were working with me, stepping all in my seed beds, and finally my bamboo bean trellis fell over in the strong … Continue reading →

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GoLite Lair 2 Tarp

Posted on March 2, 2008 by patclem

OK, I finally did it. I bought a tarp off craigslist. It arrived this week, and I’m gonna write a review of it. Initial thoughts after backyard testing: SilNylon is not as delicate as I had imagined.  And the Golite … Continue reading →

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Running Really Sucks

Posted on February 24, 2008 by patclem

Yes, running really sucks. Thanks to Lisa Wray, I’m signed up for the Country Music Half Marathon. Upon starting my training, I haven’t run a step since 1988, the year I graduated from High School. Your eyes bounce in their … Continue reading →

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Someone Understands my Brain… Rocky…

Posted on February 24, 2008 by patclem

This guy really touches my inner thinking. I wish I could write like this. If you’re reading this, you must subscribe: http://www.steepandcheap.com/ He really calls out the foolishness contained in us all.

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Merging onto the Interstate

Posted on February 24, 2008 by patclem

I’m kinda tired of merging on the Interstate behind people that don’t know how to merge. People, the merge lane is also known as the acceleration lane. That means that if 5 lane wide traffic is coming at 65mph, you … Continue reading →

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Bi-Monthly or Bi-Weekly? A quiz…

Posted on February 16, 2008 by patclem

OK, a quick quiz. What do you call a meeting that occurs twice a month? Answer: bi-monthly, right? What do you call a meeting that occurs twice a week? Answer: bi-weekly, right? What do you call a meeting that’s every … Continue reading →

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Sensational Violence! Yaaaaa?

Posted on February 16, 2008 by patclem

I’m sitting here watching Today Show, wasting time before I have to go to work. The Northern Illinois University report is on. Give us dirty laundry! Another desperate student opened fire on classmates. Sensationalizing these stories is just advertising for … Continue reading →

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