MexicanDragon

I set up my work rig today, as I felt IEMs and phone weren't quite enough. Denon DP-300F Turntable Lab edition (cork mat and Ortofon 2M-Red upgrade) -> Matrix Audio M-Stage HPA-2 Classic -> HF1-2s

It was 2lbs, and it was bloody delicious. I think Colin probably could have done it in a single serving, but these days? I couldn't have.

Happy belated Thursday, Chris! Quit working so hard, quit fishing so much, and start riding again, dammit!

Feliz Cumpleanos, Mikey!

So... in the interest of saving Nate from a heart attack, I'll just say that "it's almost exactly in the middle, price wise, of Specialized's 10 e-MTBs." Seems almost reasonable in that light.

RIP Alexander Hyland, 25, Elementary school teacher, Tacoma, WA. My buddy Alex died yesterday. He had a brain tumor and after multiple surgeries and treatments, just couldn't beat it. One of the last things he said to me was "I'm Scared." He was one of the most interesting people I've met, even though I've known him but a short time. I met him through Mensa when I first went to a Mensa of Western Washington event. His mother (our prez) introduced us, and we hit it off immediately. A formidable foe in a match of wits, and on more than one occasion he wore a shirt that said "I had brain surgery; what's your excuse?" He wore this while wearing gauze on his head covering electrodes tied to basically an industrial strength TENS unit mated to his head, in a bag he carried around. At the end, his mother wouldn't let anyone but close family in to the hospital to see him, even though he had many friends who wanted to be there. It feels like he died alone, even though we were just outside the proverbial door. We had some good conversations in the weeks leading up to his passing, but this one hurts. He was my favorite person of the new people I've met here, and I've lost too many fucking people lately. We planned on having a drink together, but with his meds when we met, we couldn't. By the time we could, it was too late. Alex, tonight, for you, I'll bring out the biggest gun I have -- usually saved for celebrations, but today, in memoriam.

Ken, oh no! Is the bike OK? Also, hope you heal quickly and are back on the bike soon!

You have no idea how hard it was to keep this new Mini a secret once I found out you were going Hackintosh.

Looking forward to see what you get! Maybe one day we can have another mtb Meetup. Dibs on borrowing Ken's ebike Nate, glad the rear shock is at least holding air for a ride. I had no idea they were such a pain to repair/replace. Hope the next one is a bit more standard replacement wise

But he didn't, because he is weak. Sent from my LG-H932 using Tapatalk

Korean BBQ with Colin and Adam (TMoney) Combo #3. Just couldn't justify the "food for 6" when we only had 3 Sent from my LG-H932 using Tapatalk

Memo to self: Go dumpster diving @ Stretch's for the discarded X for an experiment.

Genius looks like a great bike; just do it! (Well, I mean, 2018s should be blown out soon, no?) Were I in the market, I'd probably give a big look at this Canyon. That is SO much bike for the $, and GX Eagle is probably the way to go for MOST people. I dig my XT M8000, but I find myself wishing I had a big cog in the back.. I love the KS LEV Integra on my hardtail; this one has a different model of the KS LEV, but it definitely adds a lot to a bike if you haven't ridden with one. I kinda regret getting Xavier a dual suspension bike. I should have gotten him a 500$ hardtail and me a nice D/S bike, so I'd have ANY chance of keeping up with him in the dirt

OK, so... yeah. Want some help shopping? Edit: (for a new bike)

If only you were into DIY, you could just rebuild yourself If you get me the years/model #s, I can look around to see what's out there as far as parts/rebuild/instructions/difficulty. 26" wheels, right? Do you still have your connection for C'Dale?

I'm sure a rebuild would be enough, Nate. That said, new bikes are great! Get well soon, Ken! Sent from my LG-H932 using Tapatalk

Well this is fun

Therre's some hotness in there, Jeff.

Since Gram posted garbage, I thought I'd post dinner. Grass fed ribeye, NY strip, arm of lamb Paired with 2007 Sebastiani Cabernet Sauvignon Finished with Tillamook ice creams Sent from my LG-H932 using Tapatalk

I think it's at whichever mile that matches your donation.

That's a good pupperz. My pupperz also like bacon. Sent from my LG-H932 using Tapatalk

In. BTW, goal met Time to raise the bar!

Xavier and I got out for an urban assault/skills practice day yesterday Had a blast, and we both worked on getting wheels off the ground a bit better. Xavier is rolling over large curbs like a boss and killing it on stairs. Example A: Example B: Notice the arms of victory in B Sent from my LG-H932 using Tapatalk

I blame Colin... and Deepak.

Guess you just need to go back now. Sent from my LG-H932 using Tapatalk