Monthly Archives: May 2008

Touring Bike! and ride report

Posted on May 26, 2008 by the sloth

So Friday night I got the itch and headed down into the dungeon to work on the touring bike. One thing led to another and I ended up with a complete bicycle about 1am Saturday. Say hello to Betty. Since … Continue reading →

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Living frugally

Posted on May 21, 2008 by the sloth

I’m a liberal, in the most literal, old-skool sense. I’m not a tree-hugging hippie, vegetarian, Greenpeace or PETA activist, and I couldn’t possibly care less about psuedo-sciences like global warming. My politics typically fall somewhere between libertarianism (small ‘l’, thank … Continue reading →

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North Road Rules

Posted on May 18, 2008 by the sloth

A couple weeks ago this old Schwinn Collegiate decided to come live at our house, to take me for a ride sometimes. In return, I have to provide shelter (porch), food (lube), and clothing (Simichrome). She and I met yesterday, … Continue reading →

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The bike is still stolen

Posted on May 8, 2008 by the sloth

For the two of you in the Harrisburg area who actually read my drivel from time to time, I posted this to craigslist this morning. Friday, May 2nd, a 1987 Schwinn World was removed from my front porch between 10:15pm … Continue reading →

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Helmets, thieves and blinkies

Posted on May 5, 2008 by the sloth

This is another of my core dump posts. It’s also a rant. I haven’t posted anything substantial in a while (ever) and have had a few thoughts rattling around in that cavity up top. So here goes. I hate helmets. … Continue reading →

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