First-time peak-hour commute

*slaps Tam across the face with silk glove*

You're on, young upstart...

Absent Husband (who is just soooooo kidding himself...)

Tamyka Bell said:

I did it. Dropped my car off at the servo for a tune-up, pulled out my
bike and headed in along Logan Rd. And it was soooooooo exciting! And it
wasn't particularly busy, for most of the way I had a lane to myself.

I quite enjoy riding in peak hour. What better way to get the cycling message accross than to make steady, serene progress while all the cagers are stewing in their cars?
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Cheers
Euan

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Quoted message said:

I did it. Dropped my car off at the servo for a tune-up, pulled out my
bike and headed in along Logan Rd. And it was soooooooo exciting! And it
wasn't particularly busy, for most of the way I had a lane to myself.

The challenge is out, Absent Husband: 30.3 km/h ave from Padstow/Miles
Platting/Logan Rd to Stones Corner, 27.6km/h ave total (I go onto cycle
path after that)...

At first I thought I had a Logan Rd tailwind, but it was actually a
crosswind (headwind along coro dr). Yay!

Am not riding home today, because I'm getting a massage late this arvo
and like to rest after that, but I'll ride home tomorrow, if you want a
lift.

A young person getting a massage is disgusting! What are you anyway - some
kind of sybarite?

I encourage you to mend your ways. Undertake to suffer. Seek out pain and
mortification of the flesh. The pursuit of pleasure is for fools. Follow my
example and save your mortal mind. Abhor all massages forever. They are the
Devil's playground.

Saint Edward the Austere - Order of the Doleful Countenances - Minnesota

EuanB said:

Tamyka Bell said:

I did it. Dropped my car off at the servo for a tune-up, pulled out my
bike and headed in along Logan Rd. And it was soooooooo exciting! And
it
wasn't particularly busy, for most of the way I had a lane to myself.

I quite enjoy riding in peak hour. What better way to get the cycling
message accross than to make steady, serene progress while all the
cagers are stewing in their cars?

I think that's why I enjoyed it but... most of the "angry cagers" and
the rest take the freeway (i.e. carpark) and the ones on Logan Rd are
those who would rather sit back, do 60kph, stop at lots of traffic
lights, and have a nicer drive in. Happier, more laid back in general.

Tam

Tamyka Bell said:

I think that's why I enjoyed it but... most of the "angry cagers" and the rest take the freeway (i.e. carpark) and the ones on Logan Rd are those who would rather sit back, do 60kph, stop at lots of traffic lights, and have a nicer drive in. Happier, more laid back in general.

Tam

Precisely, they're not buying into the aggressive mindset that dominates the daily "lemming commute". Road rage, from my perspective, is generally misdirected aggression from people suffering from poor impulse control. It's a bit like, "why the f!ck are you so happy". Again, poor impulse control.

cfsmtb said:

Tamyka Bell said:

I think that's why I enjoyed it but... most of the "angry cagers" and
the rest take the freeway (i.e. carpark) and the ones on Logan Rd are
those who would rather sit back, do 60kph, stop at lots of traffic
lights, and have a nicer drive in. Happier, more laid back in general.

Tam

Precisely, they're not buying into the aggressive mindset that
dominates the daily "lemming commute". Road rage, from my perspective,
is generally misdirected aggression from people suffering from poor
impulse control. It's a bit like, "why the f!ck are you so happy".
Again, poor impulse control.

--
cfsmtb

And I get so happy riding my bike! I was ALMOST tempted to catch a bus,
but it was a gorgeous day (again, go Brisbane!) and I hadn't ridden for
two days, and my bike was looking so pretty...

Tam, who is starting to forget what a triathlon is...

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I did it. Dropped my car off at the servo for a tune-up, pulled out my
bike and headed in along Logan Rd. And it was soooooooo exciting! And it
wasn't particularly busy, for most of the way I had a lane to myself.

The challenge is out, Absent Husband: 30.3 km/h ave from Padstow/Miles
Platting/Logan Rd to Stones Corner, 27.6km/h ave total (I go onto cycle
path after that)...

At first I thought I had a Logan Rd tailwind, but it was actually a
crosswind (headwind along coro dr). Yay!

Am not riding home today, because I'm getting a massage late this arvo
and like to rest after that, but I'll ride home tomorrow, if you want a
lift.

You're kidding? I would have thought you'd be a cycle commuter without a
second thought! I personally love busy commutes. About the only thing I
don't like is the lungfull of exhaust fumes. One of the things I resent
about being ill (I've got some kind of utterly wretched flu and I really
REALLY hope it's not a repetition of the monster that rendered me bedridden
for over a fortnight last year) is that I didn't get my morning zoosh in. I
know that if I get on the bike I'll really regret it, so I'm being good. I
might ride to the doc's though, it's only a couple of km.

Dolan said:

I encourage you to mend your ways. Undertake to suffer. Seek out pain and
mortification of the flesh. The pursuit of pleasure is for fools. Follow my
example and save your mortal mind. Abhor all massages forever. They are the
Devil's playground.

Are you some sort of bible basher?

Ugh!

LotteBum

Resound said:

"Tamyka Bell" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:

I did it. Dropped my car off at the servo for a tune-up, pulled out my
bike and headed in along Logan Rd. And it was soooooooo exciting! And it
wasn't particularly busy, for most of the way I had a lane to myself.

The challenge is out, Absent Husband: 30.3 km/h ave from Padstow/Miles
Platting/Logan Rd to Stones Corner, 27.6km/h ave total (I go onto cycle
path after that)...

At first I thought I had a Logan Rd tailwind, but it was actually a
crosswind (headwind along coro dr). Yay!

Am not riding home today, because I'm getting a massage late this arvo
and like to rest after that, but I'll ride home tomorrow, if you want a
lift.

You're kidding? I would have thought you'd be a cycle commuter without a
second thought! I personally love busy commutes. About the only thing I
don't like is the lungfull of exhaust fumes. One of the things I resent
about being ill (I've got some kind of utterly wretched flu and I really
REALLY hope it's not a repetition of the monster that rendered me bedridden
for over a fortnight last year) is that I didn't get my morning zoosh in. I
know that if I get on the bike I'll really regret it, so I'm being good. I
might ride to the doc's though, it's only a couple of km.

Best thing for a monster that you can't kill is ayurvedic chawanprash.
It's an Indian paste that's kind of sweet and spicy, a teaspoon chased
by half a cup of warm milk (I added sustagen) will fix you in no time. I
had a chest infection that wouldn't leave me for a long time - I was
still coughing after 6 months. A Muslim girl in my department approached
me and said I'd probably think it was batty but would I please try it,
and she gave me a jar. It's mega-dosed with vitamin C and all other
sorts of good things, and it worked.

Tam

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And I get so happy riding my bike! I was ALMOST tempted to catch a bus,
but it was a gorgeous day (again, go Brisbane!) and I hadn't ridden for
two days, and my bike was looking so pretty...

Tam, who is starting to forget what a triathlon is...

Forget triathlons! They are for skinny types who are always on the verge of
anorexia nervosa. All you will ever accomplish by engaging in races of that
sort is to deplete your estrogen and become a freak type of man-boy. Ugh!
Better to stay like you are, fulsome and buxom. By the way, you should have
caught that bus so you could get home early and prepare a proper meal and do
a bit of dusting into the bargain.

Ed Dolan the Just - Ministry of Justice - Minnesota

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Resound said:

"Tamyka Bell" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:

I did it. Dropped my car off at the servo for a tune-up, pulled out my
bike and headed in along Logan Rd. And it was soooooooo exciting! And
it
wasn't particularly busy, for most of the way I had a lane to myself.

The challenge is out, Absent Husband: 30.3 km/h ave from Padstow/Miles
Platting/Logan Rd to Stones Corner, 27.6km/h ave total (I go onto cycle
path after that)...

At first I thought I had a Logan Rd tailwind, but it was actually a
crosswind (headwind along coro dr). Yay!

Am not riding home today, because I'm getting a massage late this arvo
and like to rest after that, but I'll ride home tomorrow, if you want a
lift.

You're kidding? I would have thought you'd be a cycle commuter without a
second thought! I personally love busy commutes. About the only thing I
don't like is the lungfull of exhaust fumes. One of the things I resent
about being ill (I've got some kind of utterly wretched flu and I really
REALLY hope it's not a repetition of the monster that rendered me
bedridden
for over a fortnight last year) is that I didn't get my morning zoosh in.
I
know that if I get on the bike I'll really regret it, so I'm being good.
I
might ride to the doc's though, it's only a couple of km.

Best thing for a monster that you can't kill is ayurvedic chawanprash.
It's an Indian paste that's kind of sweet and spicy, a teaspoon chased
by half a cup of warm milk (I added sustagen) will fix you in no time. I
had a chest infection that wouldn't leave me for a long time - I was
still coughing after 6 months. A Muslim girl in my department approached
me and said I'd probably think it was batty but would I please try it,
and she gave me a jar. It's mega-dosed with vitamin C and all other
sorts of good things, and it worked.

Tam

Interesting...my personal therapy for colds and sniffles has always included
curry possessed of a distinctly aggressive ph rating. Vindaloo has tomatoes
and suchlike for the vit C and what the vitamin enriched immune system can't
deal with, the rest of the curry frightens away. Usually works a treat.
There's an Indian supermarket at the end of my street, so I might wander in
and see if they have it.

"Best thing for a monster that you can't kill is ayurvedic chawanprash.

It's an Indian paste that's kind of sweet and spicy"

<snip>

Where can one locate such a wondrous substance?? I'm looking forward to
attempting its pronunciation when a stockist is suggested...

I have used Rseound's strategy before as well - a stinking hot
tomato-based curry has amazing powers...

Absent Husband (spicy food lover...)

Absent Husband said:

Where can one locate such a wondrous substance?? I'm looking forward to attempting its pronunciation when a stockist is suggested...

I have used Rseound's strategy before as well - a stinking hot
tomato-based curry has amazing powers...

We have another 'flu breaking ploy. Consume one tray of baklava (stacks of honey), drink a litre of fluid (but not orange juice) & two paracetamol, if necessary.

Usually gets us through the day & shortens the time we suffer from the sniffles. 😉

Absent Husband said:

"Best thing for a monster that you can't kill is ayurvedic chawanprash.

It's an Indian paste that's kind of sweet and spicy"

<snip>

Where can one locate such a wondrous substance?? I'm looking forward to
attempting its pronunciation when a stockist is suggested...

I have used Rseound's strategy before as well - a stinking hot
tomato-based curry has amazing powers...

Absent Husband (spicy food lover...)

Big pot of Garlic Prawns - garlic is one of nature's cure-alls.

Essential Balm - rub a smear on the top lip under the nose to clear the nose and lungs. I first tried it when given some by a Tibetan fellow in Nepal. These days, you can buy it in many Asian grocery shops.

Hot toddy - Bundy, lemon, honey and hot water - vitamin C, honey to soothe, rum because you feel so sh!thouse.

Steve(full of old Queensland recipes)A

SteveA said:

Big pot of Garlic Prawns - garlic is one of nature's cure-alls.

My variety of that is to have a pizza with prawns, garlic and a heap of
chilli. Even if it doesn't sort out the cold/flu at least I enjoy it.

DaveB

On 2005-06-01, DaveB (aka Bruce)
was almost, but not quite, entirely unlike tea:

Quoted message said:

SteveA said:

Big pot of Garlic Prawns - garlic is one of nature's cure-alls.

My variety of that is to have a pizza with prawns, garlic and a heap of
chilli. Even if it doesn't sort out the cold/flu at least I enjoy it.

Looking forward to getting sick next, now 🙂

--
TimC -- http://astronomy.swin.edu.au/staff/tconnors/
I'm lost
I've gone to look for myself.
If I should return before I get back, please ask me to wait.
--Dan in AFDA

TimC said:

Looking forward to getting sick next, now 🙂

I'd re-consider that. Have the hot n' spicy garlic prawns, but no 'flu. And trays & trays of baklava. Have that combination everyday, & the lurgies will definitely too scared to step foot in your immune system!

Resound said:

You're kidding? I would have thought you'd be a cycle commuter without a second thought! I personally love busy commutes. About the only thing I
don't like is the lungfull of exhaust fumes.

Stacks of people over here use those cycling dust masks..
They're sold in most bike shops. I'm pretty sure the air is worse here though.

hippy
- 2.5hrs sleep and ready to roll, where ready != ready

On 2005-06-01, cfsmtb (aka Bruce)
was almost, but not quite, entirely unlike tea:

Quoted message said:

TimC said:

Looking forward to getting sick next, now 🙂

I'd re-consider that. Have the hot n' spicy garlic prawns, but no 'flu.
And trays & trays of baklava. Have that combination everyday, & the
lurgies will definitely too scared to step foot in your immune system!

Heh. I just haven't found good baklava in Melb. In Syd, there was a
place just around the corner in Dulwich Hill, which saw me quite
frequently during study time, buy a round tub of baklava. About 2
inches high, and cut into 4 peices, it only cost $4.50, about 4 years
ago. I would successively tear strips off each peice in turn, and the
whole damn lot would be gone in about 5 hours.

It had a different taste to a lot of the baklava around there, and it
tasted different to the stuff down here too. I don't know where to
get it from, dammit!

--
TimC -- http://astronomy.swin.edu.au/staff/tconnors/
[The problem was of transporting a bed]... across several suburbs and
a large salt water harbour. Well, they thoughtfully bridged the
harbour in the 1930s, so the problem was actually transporting it
across several suburbs and a long single span bridge. -- Hipatia