So I put in a bid last night on a SuperGoose w/ 2 hours left. I had to put my kids to bed...planned on coming back to watch the final seconds...kids didn't cooperate, so much work to put them to bed that I fell asleep in the process.
Woke up this morning...lost in the last second by 1.50. Hey...what can you do? Yeah, I'm bummed, especially since it went for a price that I would have easily paid...but moreso, I don't have a Super Goose so it was one I wanted.
Maybe the persont that bought it hangs out here...if you do, congrats....no hard feelings on my part. You win some and lose some.
Full Version: Childish Rant...No One to Blame But Me
Something's obviously going wrong when father falls asleep "during the process" imho 
for something like that.......kids would of went to bed late that night. 
Bummer.
QUOTE (Double Chevron @ Jun 16 2009, 08:19 AM) 
Something's obviously going wrong when father falls asleep "during the process" imho
yeah..it's called my 21 month old daughter. If you have any suggestions other than "let them cry it out", "feed them a valium", etc. Let me know.
I've been looking for the mark of the beast on them...I'm sure it's there.
I have had both grandparents as well as aunts and uncles "think" they can "solve the process" and I love it after a week when they have aged 5 years.
My kids are wonderful, loving kids...but man they don't know how to let go of a day.
QUOTE (dsmith @ Jun 16 2009, 08:27 AM)
for something like that.......kids would of went to bed late that night.
You live and you learn I guess...but I'm sure I'm not the only one with this environment...I have to keep my bike purchases a little below the radar. I don't mind having to answer the quesiton "You've bought another bike?" AFTER the bike is at the house...but to answer that question while I'm trying to buy it increases my anxiety and guilt exponentially! Does any other married man on this forum undersetand what I'm talking about?
QUOTE (YellowMongoose @ Jun 16 2009, 09:40 AM)
You live and you learn I guess...but I'm sure I'm not the only one with this environment...I have to keep my bike purchases a little below the radar. I don't mind having to answer the quesiton "You've bought another bike?" AFTER the bike is at the house...but to answer that question while I'm trying to buy it increases my anxiety and guilt exponentially! Does any other married man on this forum undersetand what I'm talking about?
im sure we have all had something like"what are you buying that for?when you know we need a new back door,painting done,new windows,kids cloths,etc...
The trick is to have so many bike and parts laying around, that it's too much trouble for the spouse to keep up with what is new. 
If you can't stay off the radar, provide enough background clutter to hide in it.
If you can't stay off the radar, provide enough background clutter to hide in it.
QUOTE (scott84 @ Jun 16 2009, 09:15 AM)
The trick is to have so many bike and parts laying around, that it's too much trouble for the spouse to keep up with what is new.
If you can't stay off the radar, provide enough background clutter to hide in it.
If you can't stay off the radar, provide enough background clutter to hide in it.
Now that is advice from a person who has refined "the strategy" over time... that could have come straight out of an episod of Tim the Tool Man! Love it.
QUOTE (scott84 @ Jun 16 2009, 10:15 AM)
The trick is to have so many bike and parts laying around, that it's too much trouble for the spouse to keep up with what is new.
If you can't stay off the radar, provide enough background clutter to hide in it.
If you can't stay off the radar, provide enough background clutter to hide in it.
man...thats funny...
After almost 20 years with my wife, I have studied my environment well and have adapted even better.
Most women only see things in color, not specific detail. So if you were to have several bikes, a chrome one here, a painted one there, all they see are some shiny ones and some painted ones. Add another chrome one and they'll miss the addition 99.9% of the time. Same goes for parts. All they see are general shapes, so keep many parts together in one general area and you could pretty much add as much as you like in new parts and again, you're 99%+ in good shape.
If questioned, try to put as much technical spin on the answers as possible. This time proven method makes them stop listening and also drives them away from above said bikes and parts.
Using rational thought to descibe your passion surrounding BMX is of little help. The "radar clutter" techinque isn't exactly lying, it's more of a psychological overload condition that we can use to shield our BMX habits from those who are less than understanding about the purchase of that "gotta have it" part.
My technique works best when avoiding any unnecessary drama or arguments surrounding the actual time of new parts purchase, including actual order placement through delivery.
Get in good with your mailman, ups/fedex delivery person. All my wife's stuff goes on the porch, obvious bike stuff goes to the workshop.
Most women only see things in color, not specific detail. So if you were to have several bikes, a chrome one here, a painted one there, all they see are some shiny ones and some painted ones. Add another chrome one and they'll miss the addition 99.9% of the time. Same goes for parts. All they see are general shapes, so keep many parts together in one general area and you could pretty much add as much as you like in new parts and again, you're 99%+ in good shape.
If questioned, try to put as much technical spin on the answers as possible. This time proven method makes them stop listening and also drives them away from above said bikes and parts.
Using rational thought to descibe your passion surrounding BMX is of little help. The "radar clutter" techinque isn't exactly lying, it's more of a psychological overload condition that we can use to shield our BMX habits from those who are less than understanding about the purchase of that "gotta have it" part.
My technique works best when avoiding any unnecessary drama or arguments surrounding the actual time of new parts purchase, including actual order placement through delivery.
Get in good with your mailman, ups/fedex delivery person. All my wife's stuff goes on the porch, obvious bike stuff goes to the workshop.
QUOTE (scott84 @ Jun 17 2009, 02:41 AM)
After almost 20 years with my wife, I have studied my environment well and have adapted even better.
Most women only see things in color, not specific detail. So if you were to have several bikes, a chrome one here, a painted one there, all they see are some shiny ones and some painted ones. Add another chrome one and they'll miss the addition 99.9% of the time. Same goes for parts. All they see are general shapes, so keep many parts together in one general area and you could pretty much add as much as you like in new parts and again, you're 99%+ in good shape.
If questioned, try to put as much technical spin on the answers as possible. This time proven method makes them stop listening and also drives them away from above said bikes and parts.
Using rational thought to descibe your passion surrounding BMX is of little help. The "radar clutter" techinque isn't exactly lying, it's more of a psychological overload condition that we can use to shield our BMX habits from those who are less than understanding about the purchase of that "gotta have it" part.
My technique works best when avoiding any unnecessary drama or arguments surrounding the actual time of new parts purchase, including actual order placement through delivery.
Get in good with your mailman, ups/fedex delivery person. All my wife's stuff goes on the porch, obvious bike stuff goes to the workshop.
Most women only see things in color, not specific detail. So if you were to have several bikes, a chrome one here, a painted one there, all they see are some shiny ones and some painted ones. Add another chrome one and they'll miss the addition 99.9% of the time. Same goes for parts. All they see are general shapes, so keep many parts together in one general area and you could pretty much add as much as you like in new parts and again, you're 99%+ in good shape.
If questioned, try to put as much technical spin on the answers as possible. This time proven method makes them stop listening and also drives them away from above said bikes and parts.
Using rational thought to descibe your passion surrounding BMX is of little help. The "radar clutter" techinque isn't exactly lying, it's more of a psychological overload condition that we can use to shield our BMX habits from those who are less than understanding about the purchase of that "gotta have it" part.
My technique works best when avoiding any unnecessary drama or arguments surrounding the actual time of new parts purchase, including actual order placement through delivery.
Get in good with your mailman, ups/fedex delivery person. All my wife's stuff goes on the porch, obvious bike stuff goes to the workshop.
That could be quite possibly the funniest post I've read on this site!!!
Thanks.
He only outbid your highest bid. More than likely the bidder had a higher proxy bid. Was it $5 more or $1000 more?...that part you'll never know. But, yeah I've fallen asleep on some too. While nice Supergooses are fairly rare, another will eventually come along. 
QUOTE (76 Mongeese @ Jun 16 2009, 09:56 AM)
He only outbid your highest bid. More than likely the bidder had a higher proxy bid. Was it $5 more or $1000 more?...that part you'll never know. But, yeah I've fallen asleep on some too. While nice Supergooses are fairly rare, another will eventually come along.
The beauty in this one is that it was a family bike...one that had been passed from son to father...well, at least that is how the story goes....sometimes I question the emotional content stories behind sales descriptions...but it seemed real.
The bike went for 151.00 - not a bad price for a SUPER GOOSE!
QUOTE (YellowMongoose @ Jun 16 2009, 02:40 PM)
You live and you learn I guess...but I'm sure I'm not the only one with this environment...I have to keep my bike purchases a little below the radar. I don't mind having to answer the quesiton "You've bought another bike?" AFTER the bike is at the house...but to answer that question while I'm trying to buy it increases my anxiety and guilt exponentially! Does any other married man on this forum undersetand what I'm talking about?
I know exactly what you mean. My wife does the bills so there is no hiding. I've stop collecting because the kids come first - i.e. summer camp, blah, blah.
My wife also handles all the money in our household. I find this only makes the challenge of getting new bike stuff that much more rewarding.
I have a technique for aquiring funds guilt/headache-free that is very much in line with the "radar clutter" theory.
Part of the fun of this hobby is having to revert back to teenage thinking to get stuff done.
I have a technique for aquiring funds guilt/headache-free that is very much in line with the "radar clutter" theory.
Part of the fun of this hobby is having to revert back to teenage thinking to get stuff done.
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The trick is to have so many bike and parts laying around, that it's too much trouble for the spouse to keep up with what is new.
This does not always work cause to this day I still get "when did you get that" or "where did that one come from?"
I guess I have a very understanding wife as long as I keep my priorities straight, she makes these comments with a smile.
QUOTE (indylodown @ Jun 16 2009, 02:17 PM)
This does not always work cause to this day I still get "when did you get that" or "where did that one come from?"
I guess I have a very understanding wife as long as I keep my priorities straight, she makes these comments with a smile.
I guess I have a very understanding wife as long as I keep my priorities straight, she makes these comments with a smile.
Having an understanding wife is very key in all of this, no doubt. If my wife was to read any of what I've written so far, she'd be very quick to tell you all how amusing she finds me for thinking I'm so slick about things.
If you find yourself with a wife not so sympathetic to your BMX ways, the "too many parts/bikes to notice the new one" routine will buy you some space when you need it.
lol scott, my wife would never venture out to the bicycle storage facility because I have it boobie trapped with clutter. The problem with her is she's like a hawk with our bank account online. She can smell me making a buy, even if its 3am and shes dead alseep and im tryin to sneak one in on her. 
QUOTE (MadCowboy @ Jun 16 2009, 06:02 PM)
lol scott, my wife would never venture out to the bicycle storage facility because I have it boobie trapped with clutter. The problem with her is she's like a hawk with our bank account online. She can smell me making a buy, even if its 3am and shes dead alseep and im tryin to sneak one in on her.
It's the ultimate double edged sword. On-line purchasing, being held in check by the equally easy on-line banking.
I feel your pain, brother. I feel your pain.
QUOTE (scott84 @ Jun 16 2009, 04:41 PM)
If questioned, try to put as much technical spin on the answers as possible. This time proven method makes them stop listening and also drives them away from above said bikes and parts.
Awe man, I have got to try that one! Nothing can make my wife's eyes gloss over and have her running for the hills as fast as she can as when I start talking about the technical aspects of my work! This is good stuff! Let's see....
Wife: "Why do you need have three of the same handle bars just lying around?"
Me: "No, those bars are not the same, in fact they could not be any more different. You see how there is a little less rake and the crossbar is a tad bit thicker?
Wife: "No."
Me: "No? Let me get my digital protractor, I'll be right back. Ok, look at the actual angle of these as compared to....... Honey... Honey? Where did you go...?"
Wife: From the other room... " I have laundry to do...."
Me: "Ahhhhh..." left to myself to reconfirm that the 3 pairs of early GT Pro bars are in fact exactly the same! BRILLIANT!!
I smell the makings of a new book...
Women are from Mars...men are from BMX Land.
Women are from Mars...men are from BMX Land.
QUOTE (scott84 @ Jun 16 2009, 10:41 AM)
After almost 20 years with my wife, I have studied my environment well and have adapted even better.
Most women only see things in color, not specific detail. So if you were to have several bikes, a chrome one here, a painted one there, all they see are some shiny ones and some painted ones. Add another chrome one and they'll miss the addition 99.9% of the time. Same goes for parts. All they see are general shapes, so keep many parts together in one general area and you could pretty much add as much as you like in new parts and again, you're 99%+ in good shape.
If questioned, try to put as much technical spin on the answers as possible. This time proven method makes them stop listening and also drives them away from above said bikes and parts.
Using rational thought to descibe your passion surrounding BMX is of little help. The "radar clutter" techinque isn't exactly lying, it's more of a psychological overload condition that we can use to shield our BMX habits from those who are less than understanding about the purchase of that "gotta have it" part.
My technique works best when avoiding any unnecessary drama or arguments surrounding the actual time of new parts purchase, including actual order placement through delivery.
Get in good with your mailman, ups/fedex delivery person. All my wife's stuff goes on the porch, obvious bike stuff goes to the workshop.
Most women only see things in color, not specific detail. So if you were to have several bikes, a chrome one here, a painted one there, all they see are some shiny ones and some painted ones. Add another chrome one and they'll miss the addition 99.9% of the time. Same goes for parts. All they see are general shapes, so keep many parts together in one general area and you could pretty much add as much as you like in new parts and again, you're 99%+ in good shape.
If questioned, try to put as much technical spin on the answers as possible. This time proven method makes them stop listening and also drives them away from above said bikes and parts.
Using rational thought to descibe your passion surrounding BMX is of little help. The "radar clutter" techinque isn't exactly lying, it's more of a psychological overload condition that we can use to shield our BMX habits from those who are less than understanding about the purchase of that "gotta have it" part.
My technique works best when avoiding any unnecessary drama or arguments surrounding the actual time of new parts purchase, including actual order placement through delivery.
Get in good with your mailman, ups/fedex delivery person. All my wife's stuff goes on the porch, obvious bike stuff goes to the workshop.
Scott, you are a genius. All of my stuff is black with two polished bikes. All bikes and parts are antichromatic being totally devoid of color. There is one bike I have with red decals and it is my girlfriend's favorite.
I think this bolsters your theory.
It's funny how chicks just tune you out. You can passionately talk to them and watch the glaze go over their eyes!
Listen, I love women and have a respect for them that probably goes far beyond what Bmxmom thinks. There was no one on planet Earth smarter than my mom, period. I view them as having equal intelligence to men and they have great powers of adaptation. This said, I found your post hysterical! They have a different "bio-electrochemical wiring schematic" and what a fun way to point this out.
Awesome.
QUOTE (Lonewolf @ Jun 17 2009, 10:30 AM)
Scott, you are a genius. All of my stuff is black with two polished bikes. All bikes and parts are antichromatic being totally devoid of color. There is one bike I have with red decals and it is my girlfriend's favorite.
I think this bolsters your theory.
It's funny how chicks just tune you out. You can passionately talk to them and watch the glaze go over their eyes!
Listen, I love women and have a respect for them that probably goes far beyond what Bmxmom thinks. There was no one on planet Earth smarter than my mom, period. I view them as having equal intelligence to men and they have great powers of adaptation. This said, I found your post hysterical! They have a different "bio-electrochemical wiring schematic" and what a fun way to point this out.
Awesome.
I think this bolsters your theory.
It's funny how chicks just tune you out. You can passionately talk to them and watch the glaze go over their eyes!
Listen, I love women and have a respect for them that probably goes far beyond what Bmxmom thinks. There was no one on planet Earth smarter than my mom, period. I view them as having equal intelligence to men and they have great powers of adaptation. This said, I found your post hysterical! They have a different "bio-electrochemical wiring schematic" and what a fun way to point this out.
Awesome.
Glad you liked it. As a married guy of many, many years and the father of 2 daughters, I have been amazed at the female mind. I'm truly convinced that women could take over the planet at any given time, but simply choose not to.
They are different creatures and I mean that as an ultimate compliment to them all. I smart as I think I am, there is no doubt my wife is usually one magic 8-ball ahead of me everytime. She just let's me think I'm ahead so I don't get my feelings hurt.
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I've been looking for the mark of the beast on them...I'm sure it's there.
Oh, its there. Every woman has the evil side, you just have to know how to expose it.
Getting kids to bed, not all that hard. Wake them up early in the morning, 6 am, 7 am. Have their nap time around 11am or 12 pm, let them nap for an hour, hour & a 1/2 Put them to bed at 8pm. They won't wake up till 6, or 7 am the next morning. 7 babies later, works everytime. Once in a great while they may wake up in the middle of the night, but a fresh sippy cup, and they are out.
You just have to be consistant, everyday, same times.
QUOTE (Surf911S @ Jun 17 2009, 12:17 PM)
Oh, its there. Every woman has the evil side, you just have to know how to expose it.
Getting kids to bed, not all that hard. Wake them up early in the morning, 6 am, 7 am. Have their nap time around 11am or 12 pm, let them nap for an hour, hour & a 1/2 Put them to bed at 8pm. They won't wake up till 6, or 7 am the next morning. 7 babies later, works everytime. Once in a great while they may wake up in the middle of the night, but a fresh sippy cup, and they are out.
You just have to be consistant, everyday, same times.
Getting kids to bed, not all that hard. Wake them up early in the morning, 6 am, 7 am. Have their nap time around 11am or 12 pm, let them nap for an hour, hour & a 1/2 Put them to bed at 8pm. They won't wake up till 6, or 7 am the next morning. 7 babies later, works everytime. Once in a great while they may wake up in the middle of the night, but a fresh sippy cup, and they are out.
You just have to be consistant, everyday, same times.
Did you say 7 babies later?!
What are all the ages? I've got just 2 and feel like I need a valium IV at times.
QUOTE (Surf911S @ Jun 17 2009, 11:17 AM)
You just have to be consistant, everyday, same times.
Consistency is my problem. I admit....sometimes I'm just like F@#$r it.... They were me down.
Dude...7 later?....shouldn't you retire that thing? I actually can find a place to admire you...I love my kids and would love to have the wherewithall to have a brood. But I waited until 33 to start...am 37 now and am just ready to get to a point where I can get some sleep.
Just two nights ago my wife and I are busy getting the kids in the tub out of the tub in the pajamas and into bed but at at 8:25PM I disappeared into the office for a few minutes to make sure I won an auction. The whole time she is yelling from the other room "Hello! Where'd you go!" and I'm like "just another minute and 27 seconds...now 54 seconds...now 28 seconds...just wait..I'll be right there!"
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my wife would never venture out to the bicycle storage facility because I have it boobie trapped with clutter.
I will admit that my wife is probably smarter than me. Sh'e had to deal with me and two boys for 20 yrs. I do have something figured out thou. I pester her enough till she gets tired of me being around then she sends me to my room, my bike room that is. It's kinda like that story of Briar Rabbit "Oh please don't throw me in the briar patch sir...".
QUOTE (Alan McCorkle @ Jun 17 2009, 05:51 PM)
Just two nights ago my wife and I are busy getting the kids in the tub out of the tub in the pajamas and into bed but at at 8:25PM I disappeared into the office for a few minutes to make sure I won an auction. The whole time she is yelling from the other room "Hello! Where'd you go!" and I'm like "just another minute and 27 seconds...now 54 seconds...now 28 seconds...just wait..I'll be right there!"
I've had that exact conversation with my wife many times. lol.
QUOTE (Alan McCorkle @ Jun 17 2009, 11:51 AM)
Just two nights ago my wife and I are busy getting the kids in the tub out of the tub in the pajamas and into bed but at at 8:25PM I disappeared into the office for a few minutes to make sure I won an auction. The whole time she is yelling from the other room "Hello! Where'd you go!" and I'm like "just another minute and 27 seconds...now 54 seconds...now 28 seconds...just wait..I'll be right there!"
That is sooo funny because it's soooo true. Nothing frustrates a wife / mom more than a husband who disappears at the wrong time by saying something like "hey...i need a second" (second is the operative words here, as it denotes such a short amount of time so as not to cause a ripple in the childcare task). And it never fails that it is another minute or two...LOL.
By the way....i started this rant because I lost an ebay auction after falling asleep. Yesterday, I lost an auction I really really wanted in the last second! I swear to God. It was 2 seconds and I was the winner...then the horrific YOU'VE BEEN OUTBID..followed by an immediate SORRY, YOU DID NOT WIN! message. I have to say, this is the first time I have ever felt anger over an auction....Now I understand why EBAY randomizes / hides the bidders handle. I'm sure there were plenty of very nasty issues that happened in the beginning.
QUOTE (YellowMongoose @ Jun 17 2009, 02:17 PM)
That is sooo funny because it's soooo true. Nothing frustrates a wife / mom more than a husband who disappears at the wrong time by saying something like "hey...i need a second" (second is the operative words here, as it denotes such a short amount of time so as not to cause a ripple in the childcare task). And it never fails that it is another minute or two...LOL.
By the way....i started this rant because I lost an ebay auction after falling asleep. Yesterday, I lost an auction I really really wanted in the last second! I swear to God. It was 2 seconds and I was the winner...then the horrific YOU'VE BEEN OUTBID..followed by an immediate SORRY, YOU DID NOT WIN! message. I have to say, this is the first time I have ever felt anger over an auction....Now I understand why EBAY randomizes / hides the bidders handle. I'm sure there were plenty of very nasty issues that happened in the beginning.
By the way....i started this rant because I lost an ebay auction after falling asleep. Yesterday, I lost an auction I really really wanted in the last second! I swear to God. It was 2 seconds and I was the winner...then the horrific YOU'VE BEEN OUTBID..followed by an immediate SORRY, YOU DID NOT WIN! message. I have to say, this is the first time I have ever felt anger over an auction....Now I understand why EBAY randomizes / hides the bidders handle. I'm sure there were plenty of very nasty issues that happened in the beginning.
Thats how ebay works. People bid at the last minute instead of jacking up the price early on.
Words of advice, if you really want the item, do exactly what it says. Bid the most cash you are willing to pay. Ebay bids for you until you are just higher than the previous highest bidder. If you wait till the last minute and bid 2 dollars more than the highest bidder, you will still most likely lose because his maximum bid is higher than the current bid. His current bid is just where he reached the highest bidder point, not his max bid.
This is one of the funniest threads, I've ever read. Far too many truths in there....all I can say, it is all about a having all chrome builds, a PO Box, paypal and roof space.
This statement is so true:
"It's funny how chicks just tune you out. You can passionately talk to them and watch the glaze go over their eyes!"
My wife of 6 weeks, has decided that my Hutch is now "our" Hutch. I've told her the only solution, is to build another one, a Pink Hutch Hollywood, I've also told her, she only deserves the best, so we need some Aerospeeds...but alas she is also smarter than me, she can smell my plan to build one of my grails...
She also reckons that wheelies aren't as skillful as I make out!
...and surf911, if you seriously have 7 off spring I'm simply amazed you have time to photograph your amazing bikes, let alone build them!!! You are indeed a Pro Champ yourself! It probably is a good thing you have another hobby!
This statement is so true:
"It's funny how chicks just tune you out. You can passionately talk to them and watch the glaze go over their eyes!"
My wife of 6 weeks, has decided that my Hutch is now "our" Hutch. I've told her the only solution, is to build another one, a Pink Hutch Hollywood, I've also told her, she only deserves the best, so we need some Aerospeeds...but alas she is also smarter than me, she can smell my plan to build one of my grails...
She also reckons that wheelies aren't as skillful as I make out!
...and surf911, if you seriously have 7 off spring I'm simply amazed you have time to photograph your amazing bikes, let alone build them!!! You are indeed a Pro Champ yourself! It probably is a good thing you have another hobby!
Oh and Yellowmoose, to save the frustration, get onto auctionsnipe or the like, it does raise you chances some what...
QUOTE (MadCowboy @ Jun 17 2009, 02:43 PM)
Thats how ebay works. People bid at the last minute instead of jacking up the price early on.
Words of advice, if you really want the item, do exactly what it says. Bid the most cash you are willing to pay. Ebay bids for you until you are just higher than the previous highest bidder. If you wait till the last minute and bid 2 dollars more than the highest bidder, you will still most likely lose because his maximum bid is higher than the current bid. His current bid is just where he reached the highest bidder point, not his max bid.
Words of advice, if you really want the item, do exactly what it says. Bid the most cash you are willing to pay. Ebay bids for you until you are just higher than the previous highest bidder. If you wait till the last minute and bid 2 dollars more than the highest bidder, you will still most likely lose because his maximum bid is higher than the current bid. His current bid is just where he reached the highest bidder point, not his max bid.
Yeah, I understand...but this guy didn't bid at all until the last second...it was the only bid he had the whole time. But you're correct...I should just put the full amount I'm willing to spend and let it go.
I'm relatively new to bidding on the bay....so its a learning experience.
QUOTE (84profile @ Jun 17 2009, 08:31 PM)
This is one of the funniest threads, I've ever read. Far too many truths in there....all I can say, it is all about a having all chrome builds, a PO Box, paypal and roof space.
This statement is so true:
"It's funny how chicks just tune you out. You can passionately talk to them and watch the glaze go over their eyes!"
My wife of 6 weeks, has decided that my Hutch is now "our" Hutch. I've told her the only solution, is to build another one, a Pink Hutch Hollywood, I've also told her, she only deserves the best, so we need some Aerospeeds...but alas she is also smarter than me, she can smell my plan to build one of my grails...
She also reckons that wheelies aren't as skillful as I make out!
...and surf911, if you seriously have 7 off spring I'm simply amazed you have time to photograph your amazing bikes, let alone build them!!! You are indeed a Pro Champ yourself! It probably is a good thing you have another hobby!
This statement is so true:
"It's funny how chicks just tune you out. You can passionately talk to them and watch the glaze go over their eyes!"
My wife of 6 weeks, has decided that my Hutch is now "our" Hutch. I've told her the only solution, is to build another one, a Pink Hutch Hollywood, I've also told her, she only deserves the best, so we need some Aerospeeds...but alas she is also smarter than me, she can smell my plan to build one of my grails...
She also reckons that wheelies aren't as skillful as I make out!
...and surf911, if you seriously have 7 off spring I'm simply amazed you have time to photograph your amazing bikes, let alone build them!!! You are indeed a Pro Champ yourself! It probably is a good thing you have another hobby!
She's a keeper!
7 kids.......
I'm still blown away.
I'm still blown away.
QUOTE (84profile @ Jun 18 2009, 01:31 AM)
...only deserves the best, so we need some Aerospeeds...
Am I the only one that finds this statement ironic and incredibly funny at the same time?!
QUOTE (STODD @ Jun 18 2009, 11:46 AM)
Am I the only one that finds this statement ironic and incredibly funny at the same time?!
Not at all.
QUOTE (scott84 @ Jun 19 2009, 04:01 AM)
Not at all.
Okay so clap it out for the slow guy, I don't get it? Aerospeeds = Junk ... is that it?
Didja ever have a pair BITD?
Let's just say Aerospeeds were not known to be on many winning pro's bikes...
Pretty, yes.
Durable, no.
I'll take an Ashtabula one peice dinosaur over a set of Aerospeeds any day.
Let's just say Aerospeeds were not known to be on many winning pro's bikes...
Pretty, yes.
Durable, no.
I'll take an Ashtabula one peice dinosaur over a set of Aerospeeds any day.
As I sit here typing this I have my 18 month old daughter throwing a tempter tantrum because I refuse to let her drag a bag of popcorn around the house.
I feel your pain man. I don't really have problems with the wife and bikes, but getting the kids to bed can suck. Honestly, I have found that putting them to bed and letting them cry it out IS the best way, although not the least stressful. To add to my problem, I have my 100 year old grandmother living here that needs to be put to bed also. It can get pretty tiresome. That's why I don't bother to try to press myself for time anymore, it keeps the stress level down a bit.
I feel your pain man. I don't really have problems with the wife and bikes, but getting the kids to bed can suck. Honestly, I have found that putting them to bed and letting them cry it out IS the best way, although not the least stressful. To add to my problem, I have my 100 year old grandmother living here that needs to be put to bed also. It can get pretty tiresome. That's why I don't bother to try to press myself for time anymore, it keeps the stress level down a bit.
QUOTE (gts340 @ Jun 19 2009, 06:59 AM)
Honestly, I have found that putting them to bed and letting them cry it out IS the best way, although not the least stressful.
I have to admit that I am quite ok w/ the crying it out method...to some degree. My first son would fall asleep between 45 minutes and 1 hour. But my daughter will go and go and will become so angry that she will make herself vomit and / or will soil her diaper. She's a spitfire! She is going to be hard to handle...I can see it coming.
And then when you do pick her up and put her on your chest...she gives you that soft, little girl voice in your ear that says "why did it take you so long..." and you fall in love all over again.
and that's why she's going to be trouble...because she can flip a switch in a second and cause me to forget how difficult she is.
QUOTE (STODD @ Jun 19 2009, 11:46 PM)
Didja ever have a pair BITD?
Let's just say Aerospeeds were not known to be on many winning pro's bikes...
Pretty, yes.
Durable, no.
I'll take an Ashtabula one peice dinosaur over a set of Aerospeeds any day.
Let's just say Aerospeeds were not known to be on many winning pro's bikes...
Pretty, yes.
Durable, no.
I'll take an Ashtabula one peice dinosaur over a set of Aerospeeds any day.
Yes, I'm well acquainted with Hutch, Aerospeed cranks and I did actually have a set briefly as a kid and yes the spindle cracked. However, if I was building a complete pink Hollywood, I would like to keep things authentic....not sure 26 pound Astabula's would quite fit the build...however, if it was a 79 Motomag build, Ashtabula's would be my choice...
Were Ashtabula's and Aerospeeds raced in the same era..??
I'll take the flights unless i'm building a hutch
I'll take the flights unless i'm building a hutch
QUOTE (JMCGT @ Jun 20 2009, 06:45 AM)
Were Ashtabula's and Aerospeeds raced in the same era..??
I'll take the flights unless i'm building a hutch
I'll take the flights unless i'm building a hutch
lol not even in the same decade. Flights for me too.
QUOTE (YellowMongoose @ Jun 18 2009, 02:18 PM)
Yeah, I understand...but this guy didn't bid at all until the last second...it was the only bid he had the whole time. But you're correct...I should just put the full amount I'm willing to spend and let it go.
I'm relatively new to bidding on the bay....so its a learning experience.
I'm relatively new to bidding on the bay....so its a learning experience.
84profile is right, time to switch to an automated sniping tool.
I can almost safely bet the winner didn't actually sit there and bid in the last second. He or she was using an automated Auction sniper programme. Nowadays, it is the only way to win an auction you really want to win.
It is also a good method to take the emotional aspect out of bidding. Load up the auction in the software, set the max you want to pay, set the amount of time before auction end you want to bid, and leave it to take of it.
Come back later to see if you've won or not. If if you won, you spent as much as you wanted to spend
QUOTE (mcam @ Jun 20 2009, 01:13 PM)
It is also a good method to take the emotional aspect out of bidding. Load up the auction in the software, set the max you want to pay, set the amount of time before auction end you want to bid, and leave it to take of it.
This is exactly how I bid online. I also don't have those "Man, I spent too much money for that thing!" moments by doing that.
You arent the only one! I too have one of two girls that simply will not let go of the day. She plays the entire day as if it could be her last, and absolutely believes if she goes to bed there wil never be another day, just like this one!! But they do grow out of that.
chris
chris
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