Rick C Johnson

Brian Johnson wrote:

>What is "ski season"? I do not know the meaning of this "ski season". And there's something else besides bikes??
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Yes Brian, there's a whole other world out there just waiting for you to
explore. It lies just beyond the curtain of winter in a land made
sparkling and white by the frosty kiss of winter. A land where the
barriers are made by wind sculpting rock and tree. Where the climbs can
go on for hours and some days you can believe you will surely touch the
sky. Where descents are like surfing pillowy waves undulating for
thousands of feet; your own personal roller coaster ride.
People have been doing it for thousands of years. It has all the depth
and variety of cycling (and some would even argue it's more pure because
of it's simplicity).
Keep that in mind if you ever come to the point in your life you feel
you'd enjoy some variety.

Until then, have a great cross season.

Rick

Brian Johnson wrote:

>Hey all,
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>>I was thinking that this might not be the best time of the year for a
>>cycling swap meet. If the majority of people are like me this time of
>>year my mind is on other things; the approaching ski season, getting
>>projects done around the house that were put off to go to races over the
>>summer, etc.
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>Sorry, but i had to laugh when I read this: "If the majority of people
>are like me this time of year my mind is on other things; the
>approaching ski season..."
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>I don't know if I'm like the majority of people, but this time of year
>my mind is on cyclocross. And muddy rides up in Forest Park.
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>What is "ski season"? I do not know the meaning of this "ski season". And there's something else besides bikes?? Weird.
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>:^)
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>Brian
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Brian Johnson

Hey all,

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> I was thinking that this might not be the best time of the year for a
> cycling swap meet. If the majority of people are like me this time of
> year my mind is on other things; the approaching ski season, getting
> projects done around the house that were put off to go to races over the
> summer, etc.
Sorry, but i had to laugh when I read this: "If the majority of people
are like me this time of year my mind is on other things; the
approaching ski season..."

I don't know if I'm like the majority of people, but this time of year
my mind is on cyclocross. And muddy rides up in Forest Park.

What is "ski season"? I do not know the meaning of this "ski season". And there's something else besides bikes?? Weird.

:^)

Brian

--

"There's no time for sanity, chum!"
-- The Tick

Rick C Johnson

I was thinking that this might not be the best time of the year for a
cycling swap meet. If the majority of people are like me this time of
year my mind is on other things; the approaching ski season, getting
projects done around the house that were put off to go to races over the
summer, etc.
Therefore I suggest you consider a spring swap meet. Perhaps in
conjunction with the first PIR of the season. It could not only reach a
lot of people when the interest in cycling is high but also might be
used in conjunction with an effort to bring first time racers out. You
know, the enticement of hot deals and "oh, by the way, while you're here
doesn't the racing look like fun"?
In that case you may want to hold onto that stuff until then.

Just a thought...

Rick

Curt Dewees wrote:

>Hi, Emily,
>The Swap Meet was slow yesterday, most likely because of cloudy
>weather and the threat of rain. So we didn't get nearly as much foot
>traffic as usual, and I only made about 1/3 as much money as I was
>hoping to make.
>
>Nevertheless, I was able to unload three pairs of shoes, plus both
>saddles, for a grand total of $40 to OBRA!!! Sweet!!!
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>The rest of your goods will be donated. (Unless you want it all back!
> If so, come and get it! ;-)))
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>Hope all is well with you,
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>CD
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>On 9/30/07, Emily wrote:
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>>Hey, I am looking for a roommate, and knowing all the great folks in OBRA land, I thought this would be the best place to check. Honestly, someone who is working part time, going to school, or maybe working nights would be the best fit (both my downstairs neighbors work nights, so it is always quiet during the day).
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>>I really need just a friend for my super dog, Nash. Some of you may have seen him at the track, or at all the local crits we attended this past year.
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>>I have a large, comfortable two bedroom apartment in Beaverton, on Allen, close to Erickson Ave. We have a bus stop right outside the door, and are about 1 mile from Beaverton Transit Center. There is a park in the back yard, and two large parks within blocks. The apartment building just has four units, and sits back off the road, has private parking, onsite laundry, and extra storage space. I pretty much have everything one would need, and the room is currently furnished with a bed, computer, large closet, everything one would need.
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>>The entire building was just rennovated this past year, so everything is brand new. Also, my place is very bike friendly, and there is even places in your room to hang a couple bikes.
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>>You would not need to sign a lease, I am on a month to month basis (but am not leaving anytime soon). I would ask for $300 per month, which includes everything. You just need to be neat, don't smoke, and don't keep me up all hours of the night. Male or female, does not matter, but honestly I think Nash needs another male figure in the house to play with him. He is honestly, the most loving, playful, yet calm beagle out there.
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>>If you or someone you know is interested, please email me off line and we can talk further.
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