Winter Jacket

Zoot Katz said:

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rained-on with a righteous spillage of maple syrup (I Am
Canadian), and a few mugs of anything dark, strong &
stimulating to wash it all down.

Guinness!

Although, anybody I ever met who drank beer for breakfast, drinks
Extra Old Stock

bud tall boys. but he drank for breakfast, lunch, dinner and, well, all
the damn time. frankly i'm not sure i'd be taking advice on beer from
someone who drinks it for breafast.

but when i'm still up for breakfast then guinness it is!
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David Reuteler said:

but when i'm still up for breakfast then guinness it is!

Goes nicely with smoked herrings.

cheers,
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Tom Keats said:

A nice, robust cup of Ceylon Black or Darjeeling
would really hit the spot right now. I just got home
from work, backfilling & compacting in an excavation,
in the pouring rain. I'm still struggling out of wet
clothes. The ride home was grueling.

mmm ... gruel. And a cup of anything hot.

A long hot shower is just the ticket
after working all day in the rain.

Better yet, take a bath, make tea
out of yourself. Don't drink it though.

Friday was another cold, wet day. And another cold, wet,
rainy ride home from work, in wet work clothes. Actually,
a ride to the office to pick up my cheque, then to the bank
to cash it, and then home. Having been broke & foodless
over Thursday and Friday, my fuel metre was pegging the E,
and I didn't have any strength left to do anything but give
the landlady 4/5's of my paycheque, and flop for the night.
Yesterday I was sick as a dog with a cold or a chill or
something, but it's a lot better today, after a lot of rest,
a good nosh, and a lingering hot bath. In fact my rapid rate
of recovery is remarkable. I wanna get a few 10's of kilos of
epsom salts so I could really loll around in the tub.

Maybe this all sounds awful to some folks, but I still enjoy
working outdoors, doing physical labour, and being able to ride
to & from work -- even in the rain, in refrigerator temperatures.

cheers,
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(Tom Keats) said:

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(R15757) said:

Tom Keats said:

A nice, robust cup of Ceylon Black or Darjeeling
would really hit the spot right now. I just got home
from work, backfilling & compacting in an excavation,
in the pouring rain. I'm still struggling out of wet
clothes. The ride home was grueling.

mmm ... gruel. And a cup of anything hot.

A long hot shower is just the ticket
after working all day in the rain.

Better yet, take a bath, make tea
out of yourself. Don't drink it though.

Friday was another cold, wet day. And another cold, wet,
rainy ride home from work, in wet work clothes. Actually,
a ride to the office to pick up my cheque, then to the bank
to cash it, and then home. Having been broke & foodless
over Thursday and Friday, my fuel metre was pegging the E,
and I didn't have any strength left to do anything but give
the landlady 4/5's of my paycheque, and flop for the night.
Yesterday I was sick as a dog with a cold or a chill or
something, but it's a lot better today, after a lot of rest,
a good nosh, and a lingering hot bath. In fact my rapid rate
of recovery is remarkable. I wanna get a few 10's of kilos of
epsom salts so I could really loll around in the tub.

Maybe this all sounds awful to some folks, but I still enjoy
working outdoors, doing physical labour, and being able to ride
to & from work -- even in the rain, in refrigerator temperatures.

Hat tip to the healthy attitude and enthusiasm.

I remember living that.

Best.

Ron

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Ronsonic said:

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Maybe this all sounds awful to some folks, but I still enjoy
working outdoors, doing physical labour, and being able to ride
to & from work -- even in the rain, in refrigerator temperatures.

Hat tip to the healthy attitude and enthusiasm.

I remember living that.

Best.

Thanks, but it's really not all that hard. As Jobst says,
there are no merit badges for pain & suffering. If a person
really likes riding, they're going to ride, no matter what.
And they'll derive painless pleasure from it. I'm already
just about over my cold, and I attribute my fast recovery in
large part to the health benefits I've gleaned from regular
riding. My cold itself didn't have as much to do with riding
in cold & wet conditions, but in my getting generally run-down
from under-nourishment.

I see these posts from people griping about riding in 30's and
40's (F) temps, and I just don't understand what the problem is.
As Peter Cole says: "There's no bad weather, just bad clothes."
Heck, as long as it's not raining or windy, 40's is still
shirtsleeves weather. If it /is/ raining and/or windy, stuff
can be worn for it, and it's easily dealt with.

The other day my supervisor was telling me about how he gets
all logy and sleepy from his driving commute to work, and has
to crank down a window to stay awake. I, on the other hand,
arrive warmed up and rarin' to go. I think he's jealous that
I get to ride to work.

cheers,
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Zoot Katz said:

I'd prefer a pre-heated mug of
some smokey black tea, maybe with milk or sugar if its for a boost.

Yeah, that's the stuff. A good shot of theine itself,
without sugar, gives me a fair kickstart.

The "smokey" stuff, like Lapsang Souchong? It's like drinking barbecued
potato chips. I don't mind a little smoke, but some teas just have too much.

My favorite winter-time energy drink: hot darjeeling with milk, laced with
honey. Perfect at mile 15 or mile 50.

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Zoot Katz said:

I'd prefer a pre-heated mug of
some smokey black tea, maybe with milk or sugar if its for a boost.

Yeah, that's the stuff. A good shot of theine itself,
without sugar, gives me a fair kickstart.

The "smokey" stuff, like Lapsang Souchong?

More the black, than the smokey stuff. Like Darjeeling.
A small splash of milk in first, no sugar.

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It's like drinking barbecued
potato chips. I don't mind a little smoke, but some teas just have too much.

I have to agree with you there. But I find a certain,
non-overpowering amount of smokeyness adds to the robustness.

I like Irish Breakfast sometimes, too. But my mainstay is
still good ol' Ceylon Black tea.

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My favorite winter-time energy drink: hot darjeeling with milk, laced with
honey. Perfect at mile 15 or mile 50.

My local supermarket has been selling ginger snaps @ $0.99/box.
Lovely for tea-dunking. You've just gotta shake the boxes and
listen for broken cookies before selecting the one to buy.

cheers,
Tom

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Ronsonic said:

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Maybe this all sounds awful to some folks, but I still enjoy
working outdoors, doing physical labour, and being able to ride
to & from work -- even in the rain, in refrigerator temperatures.

Hat tip to the healthy attitude and enthusiasm.

I remember living that.

Best.

Thanks, but it's really not all that hard. As Jobst says,
there are no merit badges for pain & suffering. If a person
really likes riding, they're going to ride, no matter what.
And they'll derive painless pleasure from it. I'm already
just about over my cold, and I attribute my fast recovery in
large part to the health benefits I've gleaned from regular
riding. My cold itself didn't have as much to do with riding
in cold & wet conditions, but in my getting generally run-down
from under-nourishment.

I see these posts from people griping about riding in 30's and
40's (F) temps, and I just don't understand what the problem is.
As Peter Cole says: "There's no bad weather, just bad clothes."
Heck, as long as it's not raining or windy, 40's is still
shirtsleeves weather. If it /is/ raining and/or windy, stuff
can be worn for it, and it's easily dealt with.

The other day my supervisor was telling me about how he gets
all logy and sleepy from his driving commute to work, and has
to crank down a window to stay awake. I, on the other hand,
arrive warmed up and rarin' to go. I think he's jealous that
I get to ride to work.

There is something nice and healthy-feeling about
being physically tired at the end of the day.
In contrast, after spending all day sitting in
front of a computer monitor, I feel ill.

I'm due for about 15F tomorrow, with a surface of
solid ice topped with several inches of snow.
I'm quite looking forward to it. I think I will
go with the mountain bike, however.

Robert

Sun, 28 Nov 2004 19:58:48 -0800, <[email hidden]>,

(Tom Keats) said:

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

Maybe this all sounds awful to some folks, but I still enjoy
working outdoors, doing physical labour, and being able to ride
to & from work -- even in the rain, in refrigerator temperatures.

Hat tip to the healthy attitude and enthusiasm.

I remember living that.

Best.

Thanks, but it's really not all that hard.

No, but it demands daily recovery, as you've discovered.

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As Jobst says,
there are no merit badges for pain & suffering. If a person
really likes riding, they're going to ride, no matter what.
And they'll derive painless pleasure from it.

This is somewhat puzzling as lately my favourite bike is the one that
makes me work harder so I always end up overdressed.

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I'm already
just about over my cold, and I attribute my fast recovery in
large part to the health benefits I've gleaned from regular
riding. My cold itself didn't have as much to do with riding
in cold & wet conditions, but in my getting generally run-down
from under-nourishment.

Garlic sandwiches was what I had for instant recovery today.
Warmed me from the inside out.

Quoted message said:

I see these posts from people griping about riding in 30's and
40's (F) temps, and I just don't understand what the problem is.
As Peter Cole says: "There's no bad weather, just bad clothes."
Heck, as long as it's not raining or windy, 40's is still
shirtsleeves weather. If it /is/ raining and/or windy, stuff
can be worn for it, and it's easily dealt with.

I wore a longsleeve silk undershirt, long sleeve acrylic jersey and a
tight weave cotton sweater against the wind. Playing polo, I was
sweating. Just an old pair of chaffed and thinning knickers were
plenty when I left home. I had a lightly insulated jacket for the
breaks and the ride home after dark when it was ~35ºF.
It was a perfect day for riding and for cycle polo.
--
zk

Mon, 29 Nov 2004 04:18:10 GMT,
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Petersky said:

My favorite winter-time energy drink: hot darjeeling with milk, laced with
honey. Perfect at mile 15 or mile 50.

Perfect at mile 15 and iced by mile 50.
--
zk

Tom Keats said:

My local supermarket has been selling ginger snaps @ $0.99/box.
Lovely for tea-dunking. You've just gotta shake the boxes and
listen for broken cookies before selecting the one to buy.

Hot tip for cookie lovers -- the 99c and dollar stores in the US seem to carry a
lot of the best Canadian-made cookies, Rainforest brand, etc. They're better
than any of the American ones outside of expensive local bakeries, and for $1 an
incredible deal.

Matt O.

Matt O'Toole said:

Hot tip for cookie lovers -- the 99c and dollar stores in the US seem to carry a
lot of the best Canadian-made cookies, Rainforest brand, etc. They're better
than any of the American ones outside of expensive local bakeries, and for $1 an
incredible deal.

mmmm, canadian candy! coffee crisps, eat mores. worth a trip to canadia
on its own.
--
david reuteler
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Matt O'Toole said:

Hot tip for cookie lovers -- the 99c and dollar stores in the US seem to carry a
lot of the best Canadian-made cookies, Rainforest brand, etc. They're better
than any of the American ones outside of expensive local bakeries, and for $1 an
incredible deal.

mmmm, canadian candy! coffee crisps, eat mores. worth a trip to canadia
on its own.

OK, that's enough, time to get this thread back on
the original topic, espresso coffee.

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Matt O'Toole said:

Hot tip for cookie lovers -- the 99c and dollar stores in the US seem to

carry a

Quoted message said:

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lot of the best Canadian-made cookies, Rainforest brand, etc. They're

better

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

than any of the American ones outside of expensive local bakeries, and

for $1 an

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incredible deal.

mmmm, canadian candy! coffee crisps, eat mores. worth a trip to canadia
on its own.

McIntosh toffees, yum.

I quit sucking my thumb (at about age 6 or 7) by being bribed with Juicy
Jellies, which were only available on trips up to Vancouver BC. These must
no longer exist, because when I put "juicy jellies" in google and hit "I'm
feeling lucky" I got something quite different from the confections of my
youth.

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Quoted message said:

Matt O'Toole said:

Hot tip for cookie lovers -- the 99c and dollar stores in the US seem to

carry a

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

lot of the best Canadian-made cookies, Rainforest brand, etc. They're

better

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

than any of the American ones outside of expensive local bakeries, and

for $1 an

Quoted message said:

Quoted message said:

incredible deal.

mmmm, canadian candy! coffee crisps, eat mores. worth a trip to canadia
on its own.

McIntosh toffees, yum.

The empty box, when blown through, makes a fairly good duck call.

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I quit sucking my thumb (at about age 6 or 7) by being bribed with Juicy
Jellies, which were only available on trips up to Vancouver BC. These must
no longer exist, because when I put "juicy jellies" in google and hit "I'm
feeling lucky" I got something quite different from the confections of my
youth.

I really miss Victory V lozenges, which used to be available
at the candy dep't at the Woodward's Department Store food floor.
Those horrid, nasty little things taste kind of like boiled
linseed oil, so they're an acquired taste; I have the misfortune
of having acquired it.

cheers,
Tom

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(Tom Keats) said:

I really miss Victory V lozenges, which used to be available
at the candy dep't at the Woodward's Department Store food floor.
Those horrid, nasty little things taste kind of like boiled
linseed oil, so they're an acquired taste; I have the misfortune
of having acquired it.

I'd get Y&S Stick Licorice for a sore throat when I was a kid. So,
I've a perverted love for salty, strong licorice. The Dutch deli was
between my house and the 29th Ave. Skytrain/ They have a boggling
selection of surprising kinds of salty licorice you put in paper bags.

I was over that way the other night so they were closed or I'd have
stopped for sure. Maybe I'll ride over there after ferrying a bike to
27th & Elgin later.
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I'd get Y&S Stick Licorice for a sore throat when I was a kid. So,
I've a perverted love for salty, strong licorice. The Dutch deli was
between my house and the 29th Ave. Skytrain/ They have a boggling
selection of surprising kinds of salty licorice you put in paper bags.

Salty licorice sounds like a great cycling snack. When I was in East Asia,
many people swore by salted, pickled plums as energy snacks for activities
like hiking.

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Sat, 04 Dec 2004 15:18:23 GMT,
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Salty licorice sounds like a great cycling snack. When I was in East Asia,
many people swore by salted, pickled plums as energy snacks for activities
like hiking.

I do too. Two Umeboshi will smarten you right up.
It has something to do with their alakinizing effect

They're also used to remedy a hangover.
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I'd get Y&S Stick Licorice for a sore throat when I was a kid. So,
I've a perverted love for salty, strong licorice. The Dutch deli was
between my house and the 29th Ave. Skytrain/ They have a boggling
selection of surprising kinds of salty licorice you put in paper bags.

Salty licorice sounds like a great cycling snack. When I was in East Asia,
many people swore by salted, pickled plums as energy snacks for activities
like hiking.

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Warm Regards,

Claire Petersky

satla fiskar! very tasty indeed, you can get some at hansen's in ballard
(the stuff at ikea just doesnt stack up...)
-alan