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Re: Tour to Tanglewood 2009 Sunday

Name — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 22:39:51 -0000

Loved reading your posts, Brian! You did an awesome job and should be so proud of yourself! I know I am proud of you and the rest of the Polo team! One of these days, I'll try that . . . before I get TOO old and decrepit! LOL! Have a good one! See you at work!

Ciao!
Janzee

Re: Tour to Tanglewood 2009 Saturday

basicb — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 18:13:37 -0000

Chris,
Thanks for the comment. Hope you enjoyed the event. I think trying to get together for a team photo would be a great idea. Somehow we never did manage to get the full group together at the same time. I think that's the main thing I'd like to organize a little better next year.

I was hoping to take more pictures than I did, but I think the rain kind of put a damper on me wanting to fumble around with the camera.

Re: Tour to Tanglewood 2009 Saturday

Chris Malone — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 15:30:53 -0000

Brian,

Good update and nice pics. This was my first time TTT. I was happy to be part of Team Polo. Sorry I was late for the team pic. Maybe we can get together for a quick one this week. I'll e-mail Scott.

CAM - HPD

Re: Bike MS: BB&T Tour to Tanglewood 2009

MrBean@bbandt — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 06:13:35 -0000

thanks for sharing. i will follow your blog about this news

Re: Bike MS: BB&T Tour to Tanglewood 2009

twitter-29286240 — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 08:42:26 -0000

Please keep us posted on your blog and let us know how your training is going and follow up after the ride with comments and pictures

. We are so glad you decided to join the movement and ride! Please encourage others to join you!

Re: I guess I was due

basicb — Sun, 24 May 2009 13:07:38 -0000

Hope you knocked on wood as you wrote this.

Re: I guess I was due

Scott Philbrook — Sun, 24 May 2009 12:37:49 -0000

You know I've never learned how to do the road side repair and I haven't ever had to oddly. The bikeshop guru in Manhattan sold me Kevlar tires and told me proudly he'd never seen one go flat. Wasn't sure I believed that, but 3000+ miles later on my 2nd set with no flats.

But when I DO get one. I'll probably be trying to hail a cab or getting on the subway sadly.

Re: Rites of Spring ride

basicb — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 16:41:19 -0000

I bet your road bike would be just fine. I don't think I've seen a pic of it, is it a hybrid?

Re: Rites of Spring ride

Scott — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 15:12:51 -0000

Wish I could have been there. This sounds like a lot of fun. Not sure my road bike would be right for it though. Also I'm spoiled by having a bike path everywhere I need to go.

Re: Beautiful post time-change evening

Fin Man — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 20:22:32 -0000

I have always hated coming home in the winter & it already is dark. Now I can get home with several hours to accomplish something...or nothing at all if I like. I can just sit outdoors & enjoy the evening!

Re: The snow came

Finley T Neal — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 18:43:16 -0000

I'm worried about tomorrow morning also. I think there will be many patches of black ice around here.

Re: SlumDog Millionaire

Diane — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 10:51:11 -0000

Awesome review, Brian! I have seen the movie twice, and I agree that Boyle does a fantastic job of carrying us through the story.

I'm also not ashamed to say that I was even happily amused and impressed at the end of the movie with the Bollywood-style dance in the train station. I had heard a story on NPR about how they filmed it, so I was also interested in seeing it after hearing the technical challenges they overcame to make it happen.

Jai ho!

Re: TurboTax…I’m annoyed

ColinATL — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 21:08:59 -0000

I entered all of my information yesterday and was going to submit it today, but I'm getting the same problem you are. I think it's especially funny since TurboTax just started their new "Heroes" special ads, like literally just now.

Re: Christmas Eve happenings

Finley T Neal Sr — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 16:28:46 -0000

"It's a Wonderful Life" is like the greatest movie ever! I pray you & Marcella have a great Christmas & a successful 2009!

Re: Batman - The Dark Knight

Saltydog — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 23:20:54 -0000

I saw the movie when it came out, on you recommendation. I will be buying the DVD next week.

Re: Sophie Schoonover

Cali — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 20:29:06 -0000

Oh Sophie Sophie! I too enjoyed her company on the back of the sofa during movies in the old days. She was my friend. I'm happy to see her picture here, and happy to think about her and how much I liked her. You were fortunate to have her with you so long. Peace.

Re: Sophie Schoonover

Scott P — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 19:01:22 -0000

I guess I've known Sophie since 1991 or so. I always enjoyed her company and even petsitting with her and watching movies back in the old days. She reminded me of the siamese cat I grew up with who was the most loving, smart and strange animal I ever knew. Sophie was a lot of fun. She will be missed.

Re: Sophie Schoonover

Finley T Neal Sr — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 13:55:21 -0000

So very sorry my friend. I pray for comfort for you & Marcella. Let me know if I can do more.

Re: Headlight Headache

basicb — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 17:55:58 -0000

I don't know, Sussen. Checking fuses somehow just doesn't fulfill my need for havoc! You know me, hot-head and all...

Re: Headlight Headache

Sussen — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 09:39:15 -0000

Hey how about check your fuses before you find the hammer.

Re: B’s brain on iTunes

basicb — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 18:09:50 -0000

Drive-N-Shop? I knew it was like a two part name, but couldn't conjure exactly what it was.

As for sneaking a brew, I don't remember that specifically ever happening, but it doesn't sound unbelievable.

Re: B’s brain on iTunes

Finley T Neal Sr — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 17:45:06 -0000

It was the Drive-N-Shop on Main Street Warrenton. It's a dry cleaners now. I wonder if I snuck you a brew? HMMMMMM?

Re: Parade Rick Roll

Finley T Neal Sr — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 20:00:15 -0000

I was watching when this happened & didn't pick up on it. I remember thinking the song sounded familiar, but didn't know who had been the singer or of rickrolling. Thanks for the information!

Re: Another comment on the book reading thing

Finley T Neal Sr — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:38:49 -0000

What did you think of Fragile Things overall?

Re: Couch time at approximately 45 degrees from yesterday

Finley T Neal Sr — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 14:15:13 -0000

I've said for years now that I need to take up spanish. It would be very helpful at USPS. Sometimes I'll be at a home with a registered or certified article & the recipient speaks no english. Not a word! I can't see how anyone can survive here not speaking any of our language!