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It seems like you're eating pretty well out in the wilds, John! If you are going to Lake Louise, I hope you make it up to the Tea House because it is pretty amazing up there. Plus there are snacks for your efforts!

Two nights ago, I drove by an older Ducane gas grill with a FREE sign on it out on the road near my in-laws in Michigan. There was another note that they had a full tank of propane with the necessary older style connector for $25 all in. I got my nutty brother-in-law and we went back for it with his Yukon rental tank. After wrangling it into the truck we went down the driveway for the propane. The man was extremely happy to see it go, and said that while it worked just fine it did not develop a high enough heat to use in winter so he had replaced it this year. Duly warned, we sprung for the $25 anyway, and brought it back to the compound. Last night we set it up, cleaned it up, and I grilled some flank steak and chicken breasts for the masses. Its ignition works on one side and luckily there is a spot to slide in a match or lighter on the other side. OK, so it doesn't develop a truly searing heat, and it is more of a low -n- slow style of cooking, but the chicken was moist and tender and fully cooked and the steak was cooked just right inside and only lacked the sear marks. Forgot to take pictures, because I was pissed at my step-father-in-law and wasn't thinking straight. It wasn't until today that I told him I ought to punch him for the way he treated my wife when all she was doing was trying to help him and Claire's mom who are too old to be living on their own in the woods, but that is a whole different story....

We knew that already, Steve. If there is a miracle in my work life, I will try to come on saturday, but I ain't holding my breath for miracles (even though I am the one person on our team who keeps saying we just might get a real win...).

All hail The Todd! Have a great one! Cheers!

I lol'd.

Looks awesome Ed. I love BBQ brisket.

Funny but that was the best part if the sandwich! Good eye.

Love Pliny bites! That BLT from the sea looks pretty amazing. Lunch at Trish's Dishes next door to the distillery: Bacon, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, and onion panini with BLT pasta salad (needs moar bacon) and a Michigan ginger ale.

Hope you had a great birthday Steve! I hope birthday cake eating is part of carbo backloading, whatever that is. Cheers!

I hope you had a great birthday yesterday Antonio and that your wife showered you with gifts, wine. and love! I knew your birthday was this weekend when I was traveling and had planned to maybe post early on Friday night our time to get the ball rolling, but in the course of taking a redeye, dealing with decrepit in-laws, and other distractions I somehow convinced myself yesterday that your birthday was today! Oh well, you know we all love you and it's the thought that counts as they say! ¡A su salud!

14.5 pounds?! No wonder it almost didn't fit.

Didn't you get an 18 year old's heart recently? I hope you feel better fast Lloyd.

Agreed.

X2

Even seals hate gingers

Sorry about the apparent rain-out, Nate, and about the old farts and bad brews, Jeff.

Neato pic, Dinny!

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You just don't realize how long these are... Or, you can go with the butt plug model

Indeed

What do you mean you can't have a silicon dildo? They even come in various sizes! Even the TICE

I liked the race quite a bit this year and other than a few days while on the brew tour I watched it all, typically in the long format. I really like Froome last year when he was clearly supporting Wiggins even though he often had to hold back so as not to crack his own leader. I liked him this year, although a little less for some intangible reason and also for the tangible reason of bending and breaking the rules on occasion. I don't think it really happened that often and I am certain it wouldn't have made a substantial difference. As to doping allegations, I think they just need to do their tests and try to keep it clean and hope for the best. I think this was the most drug-free Tour in many years regardless. Quintana was a highlight in many respects, and if he had been more strategic in the Pyrenees he could have accomplished even more. The 19th and 20th stages were pure win, and although I was bummed TeJay Van Garderen couldn't hold on I was happy a Frenchman won a stage in the 100th Tour. The 20th was epic and I hate Contador so I was thrilled when Quintana and Rodriguez knocked him all the way off the podium. Quintana winning the stage and taking the polka dot jersey and white jersey were really amazing and so well executed after his earlier blunders. Cavendish had a rough Tour all around but he still won two stages and will be back for more next year. Kittel looked like a lucky winner after the crash on stage 1 but he proved he is the real deal by winning a couple more and flat out beating Cavendish yesterday. 101 will be a good year.

Dr. Woody and Delicate Steve My jacket's gonna be cut slim and checked Maybe a touch of seersucker with an open neck I ride a D.S. scooter with my hair cut neat I wear my Head-Case shirt in the wind and sleet. So how come the other tickets look much better? Without a penny to spend they dress to the letter. How come the Texas boys come on oh so cool Yet when you meet 'em, every one's a fool? What is it? I'll take it. Who is he? I'll rape it. Got a dick there? I'll exceed it. Getting Tice? You can't beat it. Doctor Woody and Delicate Steve Found Texas to be too naive, So now he rides the Cali streets. You say he's a virgin. I'm gonna be the first in. His fella's gonna kill me? Oh fucking will he. I'm seeing double But don't miss me if you can. There's gonna be trouble When he chooses his man. What is it? I'll take it. Who is he? I'll rape it. Got a dick there? I'll exceed it. Getting Tice? You can't beat it. Doctor Woody and Delicate Steve Found Texas to be too naive, So now he rides the Cali streets.* *Apologies to Pete Townshend for combining and mangling his songs.

Looks great Mikey! Congrat