Can you do any tricks?MediumTex wrote: I've become quite a kick scooter enthusiast. Riding them is great fun.
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Cruising is my game. Tricks are for kids.AdamA wrote:Can you do any tricks?MediumTex wrote: I've become quite a kick scooter enthusiast. Riding them is great fun.
It's like comparing a crotch rocket motorcyclist to a Harley rider.
When I ride my scooter, I like a smooth sidewalk, a nice breeze and interesting sights to see.
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Sounds like fun. Your kids must love it.MediumTex wrote:Cruising is my game. Tricks are for kids.AdamA wrote:Can you do any tricks?MediumTex wrote: I've become quite a kick scooter enthusiast. Riding them is great fun.
It's like comparing a crotch rocket motorcyclist to a Harley rider.
When I ride my scooter, I like a smooth sidewalk, a nice breeze and interesting sights to see.
"All men's miseries derive from not being able to sit in a quiet room alone."
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It's a blast. You're moving at just the right speed to see the world without getting bored.AdamA wrote:Sounds like fun. Your kids must love it.MediumTex wrote:Cruising is my game. Tricks are for kids.AdamA wrote: Can you do any tricks?
It's like comparing a crotch rocket motorcyclist to a Harley rider.
When I ride my scooter, I like a smooth sidewalk, a nice breeze and interesting sights to see.
As far as my ride goes, to me the Oxelo Town 7 XL susp (pictured below) is really the gold standard in adult scooters. It has a suspension system, which makes all the difference compared to other makes and models.
The problem is that Oxelo scooters are not available in the U.S., and thus if you want want one you must delve into the shady underworld of scooter bootleggers (in the joint they're known as "scootleggers"). This is not something that I would recommend most people do because it requires dealing with some very rough people, but I did it just because I had to have one.
It's a really nice ride.
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Taking up kite surfing.
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Riding the motorcycle
Flying the plane
A lot of reading (Currently on an ancient history kick)
Collecting Coins (my new one)
Flying the plane
A lot of reading (Currently on an ancient history kick)
Collecting Coins (my new one)
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Powerlifting/strongman
Video games, once in a while (Halo 4, haven't played Skyrim in a while, but that too)
I just got a ukulele, so getting back into playing music and learning music theory
Writing short stories
Chess
Demographics and human geography
Military history
Economics
Biking
Drinking
Hiking and camping
Video games, once in a while (Halo 4, haven't played Skyrim in a while, but that too)
I just got a ukulele, so getting back into playing music and learning music theory
Writing short stories
Chess
Demographics and human geography
Military history
Economics
Biking
Drinking
Hiking and camping
Me too.Bean wrote: A lot of reading (Currently on an ancient history kick)
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Large-format film photography
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I wonder if Craig knows this guy: http://www.mountainphotography.com/? He lives in Colorado, is a computer programmer, blogs about wilderness survival gear, and travels to places like Norway and Torres del Paine. Or does that just describe everyone in Colorado?
Okay...not that large!
I wonder if Craig knows this guy: http://www.mountainphotography.com/? He lives in Colorado, is a computer programmer, blogs about wilderness survival gear, and travels to places like Norway and Torres del Paine. Or does that just describe everyone in Colorado?
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Maybe that's Craig's doppelganger.rhymenocerous wrote: I wonder if Craig knows this guy: http://www.mountainphotography.com/? He lives in Colorado, is a computer programmer, blogs about wilderness survival gear, and travels to places like Norway and Torres del Paine.
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Grilling / BBQ on a ceramic cooker
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The history of the golden age of travel, when "getting there" was half the fun.
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rockclimbing
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Still play softball? If so, more description, please? Single sex or co-ed? Type - slow pitch, semi-fast. Positions you play. Anything else you want to say!
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I am not a maritime history enthusiast but I love reading books, particularly history and related to American wars.
Based on your recommendation I just purchased a Very Good used hard copy at Amazon for $5.81 delivered!
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Based on your recommendation I just purchased a Very Good used hard copy at Amazon for $5.81 delivered!
Thanks
Vinny
Xan wrote: ↑Wed Jun 19, 2013 5:44 pmHave you read "Last Flag Down"? It's about the CSS Shenandoah, which circumnavigated the globe, crossing the equator four time. She fired the last shot of the Civil War. It's a fascinating read.Ad Orientem wrote: Reading on a wide range of subjects. Big maritime history enthusiast. I collect photos and anything else related to naval and maritime history with an emphasis on ocean liners.
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Last week or so when I asked if there were any baseball fans here, I got none! But YOU surely must be!!!?? Especially now!
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As noted above, I did by "Last Flag Down" on your recommendation. And, tonight, finally started reading it. It is one of those books that after reading only the first page I can already see that it is going to be a good one. On page 104 now and it's stayed at its level of excellence.vnatale wrote: ↑Sat Oct 19, 2019 9:15 pm I am not a maritime history enthusiast but I love reading books, particularly history and related to American wars.
Based on your recommendation I just purchased a Very Good used hard copy at Amazon for $5.81 delivered!
Thanks
Vinny
Xan wrote: ↑Wed Jun 19, 2013 5:44 pmHave you read "Last Flag Down"? It's about the CSS Shenandoah, which circumnavigated the globe, crossing the equator four time. She fired the last shot of the Civil War. It's a fascinating read.Ad Orientem wrote: Reading on a wide range of subjects. Big maritime history enthusiast. I collect photos and anything else related to naval and maritime history with an emphasis on ocean liners.
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Mountain climbing (when I can get out with partners again)
And since Covid, I've taken up drinking and learning to play poker
And since Covid, I've taken up drinking and learning to play poker