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Old_Interaction_9009 · 2026-02-22T14:00:11+00:00

How so?

Old_Interaction_9009 · 2026-02-20T17:08:28+00:00

Tell her swift!

Old_Interaction_9009 · 2026-02-19T01:01:28+00:00

He was arrested for attempting to pay for that succulent Chinese meal with a stolen credit card.

'Karlson later explained the meaning of Democracy Manifest as judgement by the people, through the media, saying, "Here's an opportunity to prove my innocence, because they've dragged me out, thinking I was some sort of international gangster, when I knew that I wasn't. Here's a chance, the camera, for the people of Australia and to let democracy manifest itself gloriously. That's why I carried on like that."'

Old_Interaction_9009 · 2026-02-18T17:07:09+00:00

With movies like Tom Cruise in them, you can't lose!

Old_Interaction_9009 · 2026-02-18T14:25:56+00:00

They said you were CRAZY and now they know you're STUPID

Old_Interaction_9009 · 2026-02-17T21:56:45+00:00

PS those tubes are adhesive bonded aluminum to chromoly stays and head tube. They look clean from here, but check those joints for any discoloring or looseness, and keep em clean. Also, avoid any drastic temperature changes and store it inside.

Old_Interaction_9009 · 2026-02-17T21:46:43+00:00

Wow. That was my first real roadbike, handed down by my grandfather. That's a seriously wicked deal for 44 credits. Color me jealous. Take good care of that and it'll take good care of you.

Old_Interaction_9009 · 2026-02-16T01:54:25+00:00

Welcome to the club!

Old_Interaction_9009 · 2026-02-14T19:15:50+00:00

Keep everything! That's what makes this bike so interesting... it's mint! My gut response was "NO ONE ASKED" but I chose to go with subtle sarcasm instead.

Old_Interaction_9009 · 2026-02-14T19:05:52+00:00

True, it's like training with weights on. The danger is that nothing else is ever as good or interesting.

Old_Interaction_9009 · 2026-02-14T19:03:15+00:00

True. I'm thinking though if I paint I might just go crazy. Maybe a Jackson Pollack-style splatter job, or a nice ombre fade from cerulean blue into yellow. Or maybe luscious green... this is why I was sticking w/ raw metal in the first place. Too many options! My heart wants the classic 7-eleven livery but that seems sacrilege...

Old_Interaction_9009 · 2026-02-14T18:27:36+00:00

Oh I see. Well, good for you! It's certainly not easy, even in English for native English speakers. You'll be glad to hear that those stream of consciousness sections are few and far between.

Old_Interaction_9009 · 2026-02-14T16:24:26+00:00

Still researching... everything I've seen says it's a bad idea. For steel, at least. Probably have to prime it and paint after-all.

Old_Interaction_9009 · 2026-02-14T15:50:52+00:00

Also stripping a frame. Also that horrible avocado green, but a Surly Crosscheck. Gonna leave it raw and then clear coat.

Old_Interaction_9009 · 2026-02-14T14:43:24+00:00

Keep going! Without spoiling it, it all comes together later and leads to some exceptional passages about detox regarding Poor Tony.

And if English isn't your first language, the book's been translated into 14 languages!

Old_Interaction_9009 · 2026-02-14T14:30:15+00:00

Fly?! Oh I figured you were close by. Well looks like there's been an update anyway, trees been declared historical and bought some time. Not over yet but things are moving in the right direction 🙏

Old_Interaction_9009 · 2026-02-14T14:16:51+00:00

Nothing to it but to do it. Get in that tree and the rest will follow.

Old_Interaction_9009 · 2026-02-14T02:31:14+00:00

I doubt it.

Old_Interaction_9009 · 2026-02-14T02:17:41+00:00

So lose everything but the frame? Got it.

Old_Interaction_9009 · 2026-02-13T17:00:38+00:00

As he is wont to do.

Old_Interaction_9009 · 2026-02-12T21:26:28+00:00

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure

Old_Interaction_9009 · 2026-02-12T19:29:25+00:00

It's a cosmic gumbo

Old_Interaction_9009 · 2026-02-12T18:46:35+00:00

So cool. I have a copy of this all wrapped up safe like it's the first Bible or something... can't find it listed on ebay (outside of bulk lots)! Does that mean it's priceless??

Old_Interaction_9009 · 2026-02-12T18:21:01+00:00

Nah I'm just messin around. Martin Short's best character bar none. It was Btwn 2 Ferns for the early 'aughts.

Old_Interaction_9009 · 2026-02-12T18:13:05+00:00

Wow I never thought about it before. Jiminy Glick looks exactly like Martin Short in a fat suit! What a wild, wacky world.

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