And that’s how it works. at least sometimes. Pigs get pearls, while many compassionate, caring men with love enough to divide (and clear notion of who/what goes first) still ride alone…
Heh.
So far Idle does seem to be Yehuda’s “friend” …. and she is definitely a “girl” ….
But at this point the word “girl” is still only an adjective modifying the word “friend”. Until and unless *both* parties are in agreement that the word “girlfriend” is a noun and not a phrase, one of the two is headed for a heartache.
Nobody needs to be dumped – it is a matter of misunderstanding that can be easily worked out if they sit together and talk with Thistle about it!
She has the experience to let idle know how to handle Yehuda!
I would. I didn’t automatically expect everyone to know the reference (as it is not that important to know). I deliberately relied on the possibility of a google search.
What puzzles me more – did my comment get deleted? Why? I’m always willing to learn – in this case I would quite like to understand what could be so inappropriate…?
After the stuff I have seen on here, I find it hard to think about Rick deliberately deleting any comment unless it had something that might get him trouble – I haven’t seen anything posted by you that suggests that you might post anything along those lines either!
Something relating to my all-time favourite comedy series – ‘The Big Bang Theory’ (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0898266/) is highly unlikely to get complaints! (maybe split sides from laughing?)
It seems more possible that you might have pressed ‘delete’ by accident?
I’ve done some rather nasty things to plastic fenders in really cold conditions. This includes getting it wrapped up in the front fork because my toe bumped it, and the tire grabbed it up forward (two seperate occasions). My PB fenders have yet to break. I also will add that it was well below freezing in northern Michigan on both occasions. Waffling in deep snow sucks sometimes.
When at school my first bike (an ‘O’Brien’ commuter-my Xmas present!) had steel fenders. In less than 2 years the steel bracket rotted and broke – the fender jammed between the tyre and the fork when the front wheel dragged it around. All I can say is that I was lucky to be pulling in front of a parked milk float when it happened. The vehicle covered me from oncoming traffic after I went over the top doing a face dive! (On the A45 main London to Birmingham road in those days) O’Brien’s replaced the fender and my Dad showed me how to fit it. Well he gave advice as I had acquired the skill during those 2 years!
At one time I might have reacted like Yehuda did. Fortunately, I’m older and wiser now. I just need to figure out how to get a certain special lady to take up cycling…
Tandems are good – unequal effort doesn’t draw couples apart, and makes conversation easier. Long wheelbase recumbents, perhaps also medium wheelbase too, are easy to control, don’t feel too weird and above all are comfortable. (Which is not always the case for “wedgie” bikes – http://funnydb.net/funny-joke/62818/the-hair-o-the-dog ) Probably a recumbent tandem would give the best chance of cementing a relationship – or perhaps a Hase Pino( http://proyectoliliana.blogspot.co.uk/2008/10/el-tandem-de-liliana-un-hase-pino.html ), where you can get close enough to whisper sweet nothings and perhaps even snog…. (Try doing that on any other bike!)
It sounds nice, but I don’t really need anything *too* intimate right now. I might look into an ordinary tandem at some point. This special lady doesn’t yet know just how special she is. She’s a recent widow (it’s only been about five months) and it probably will be a year or more (if ever) before she’s ready for anything more than friendship. Until then, I’ll just continue being the best friend to her that I can be, which actually is a lot of fun in itself.
After yesterday’s comments – this should have been expected
Yehuda’s first love – the bike . . . his girlfriend is an afterthought!
And that’s how it works. at least sometimes. Pigs get pearls, while many compassionate, caring men with love enough to divide (and clear notion of who/what goes first) still ride alone…
Heh.
So far Idle does seem to be Yehuda’s “friend” …. and she is definitely a “girl” ….
But at this point the word “girl” is still only an adjective modifying the word “friend”. Until and unless *both* parties are in agreement that the word “girlfriend” is a noun and not a phrase, one of the two is headed for a heartache.
And I speak from (bitter) experience.
You mentioned the word girl, but don’t we refer to our modes of transportations as “she’s”
Too true…
I have only just noticed – how did her hair remain so nice after riding the bike – shouldn’t it be ‘swept back’?
Dump him Idle, he’s not worth it.
Dump her, Yehuda. She’s not worth it.
Nobody needs to be dumped – it is a matter of misunderstanding that can be easily worked out if they sit together and talk with Thistle about it!
She has the experience to let idle know how to handle Yehuda!
She’d be better off chatting to Sister Sprocket, methinks.
So you really don’t want her going out with Yehuda then?
Yehuda is acting like an idiot. He doesn’t deserve a girlfriend.
So hopefuly the’ll figure out how the heck the fendedr got dinged?
“Reminds me of “the Relationship Agreement” (31 pages) … “
Would you believe I had to do a Google search to find out what you were talking about??
I would. I didn’t automatically expect everyone to know the reference (as it is not that important to know). I deliberately relied on the possibility of a google search.
What puzzles me more – did my comment get deleted? Why? I’m always willing to learn – in this case I would quite like to understand what could be so inappropriate…?
After the stuff I have seen on here, I find it hard to think about Rick deliberately deleting any comment unless it had something that might get him trouble – I haven’t seen anything posted by you that suggests that you might post anything along those lines either!
Something relating to my all-time favourite comedy series – ‘The Big Bang Theory’ (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0898266/) is highly unlikely to get complaints! (maybe split sides from laughing?)
It seems more possible that you might have pressed ‘delete’ by accident?
(tencon) yes, may-be.
)
(also seems that I was finally able to upload something as a profile picture…?)
Should she go back to riding in a steel cage with Sidewalk?
Sometimes it’s better, Yehuda, just to bite your lip and cover your grimace with a smile. This would be one of those times.
BTW, that’s why plastic fenders are so great. Not dents and not as noisy as metal as well.
And quite easy to break, especially in winter (very low temperatures – most plastics become more fragile). Oh well, everything has pros and cons.
I’ve done some rather nasty things to plastic fenders in really cold conditions. This includes getting it wrapped up in the front fork because my toe bumped it, and the tire grabbed it up forward (two seperate occasions). My PB fenders have yet to break. I also will add that it was well below freezing in northern Michigan on both occasions. Waffling in deep snow sucks sometimes.
When at school my first bike (an ‘O’Brien’ commuter-my Xmas present!) had steel fenders. In less than 2 years the steel bracket rotted and broke – the fender jammed between the tyre and the fork when the front wheel dragged it around.
All I can say is that I was lucky to be pulling in front of a parked milk float when it happened. The vehicle covered me from oncoming traffic after I went over the top doing a face dive!
(On the A45 main London to Birmingham road in those days)
O’Brien’s replaced the fender and my Dad showed me how to fit it. Well he gave advice as I had acquired the skill during those 2 years!
Yehuda simply has his priorities set. You can have many girlfriends but only one b… oh, wait, er… no…
LLOL! (Literally laughed out loud…Actually almost spewed coffee on the keyboard.)
Love is blind
This surely opened her eyes….
I have hope that eventually he’ll want to try some cross training:-)
Come on, this is a legit concern. How did she ding the bike? SERIOUSLY PEOPLE!
Well we already know Idle is an idiot picking men.
True, but how does that put a ding in her fender?
At one time I might have reacted like Yehuda did. Fortunately, I’m older and wiser now. I just need to figure out how to get a certain special lady to take up cycling…
Tandems are good – unequal effort doesn’t draw couples apart, and makes conversation easier. Long wheelbase recumbents, perhaps also medium wheelbase too, are easy to control, don’t feel too weird and above all are comfortable. (Which is not always the case for “wedgie” bikes – http://funnydb.net/funny-joke/62818/the-hair-o-the-dog ) Probably a recumbent tandem would give the best chance of cementing a relationship – or perhaps a Hase Pino( http://proyectoliliana.blogspot.co.uk/2008/10/el-tandem-de-liliana-un-hase-pino.html ), where you can get close enough to whisper sweet nothings and perhaps even snog…. (Try doing that on any other bike!)
It sounds nice, but I don’t really need anything *too* intimate right now. I might look into an ordinary tandem at some point. This special lady doesn’t yet know just how special she is. She’s a recent widow (it’s only been about five months) and it probably will be a year or more (if ever) before she’s ready for anything more than friendship. Until then, I’ll just continue being the best friend to her that I can be, which actually is a lot of fun in itself.
Buy a big Bell for her handle bars… women love big bells… Heck, even if she doesn’t have a bike, buy a big bell anyway…
There’s an interesting idea… “Here’s your bell, now let’s get you a bike to put it on!”
You’re a jerk, Dent… A complete kneebiter…
Nice one, Wowbagger!