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Archive for October, 2006

what? a funny snl?

randomduck - October 29th, 2006 | Comments (3)

Finally, an episode of Saturday Night Live that was actually funny!
Of course, it helped that Hugh Laurie was the host. He’s a talented comic, and he was able to prop up the other SNL cast members whenever he was on stage.
Highlights:

The monologue was perfect: warm, friendly (you can call me “Sweet Cheeks”), and totally [...]

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random fri… er, saturday thoughts

randomduck - October 28th, 2006 | Comments Off

Haven’t been on a bike since last Saturday. I’m itching to get back on, but I know that my ribs need to mend. If it’s any consolation, it doesn’t hurt (much) to cough anymore. And I should be ready to go when next I lead a PPTC ride….
Congrats to the St. Louis [...]

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two weeks off the wheels

randomduck - October 25th, 2006 | Comments (2)

So I went to Connecticut for the weekend. I had a great time, too: a fun bike ride in the wind, a visit to O’Rourke’s Diner, a great dinner out with sprite and Karen, a fun wedding, a trip to Outhouse Orchards, tons of beautiful foliage, and an early (time-wise) drive back to [...]

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workout log: 21 october 2006

randomduck - October 21st, 2006 | Comments Off

Activity: road cycling
Location: Middletown, CT > Northford, CT
Distance: 28.3 miles (moderately hilly)
Duration: 1:42
Weather: clear, cool and breezy, 56 degrees
Avg HR: 155 (max 185)
Type: aerobic
A wonderful, if wind-riddled, ride around my old stomping ground in Connecticut. The ride went well, though I forgot my shoes back in DC. So I bought a new pair [...]

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habeas already dying

randomduck - October 20th, 2006 | Comments Off

Read it and weep.
Bush sold our country up the river - the terrorists have won.
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should i live the dream?

randomduck - October 20th, 2006 | Comments Off

sprite found this ski area for sale in Vermont. It has everything: a lodge, lifts, a groomer, snow guns, rental equipment, a fully-equipped kitchen - the works.
If only I had $2 million to burn right now….
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