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Archive for November, 2006

3511.3 miles

randomduck - November 30th, 2006 | Comment (1)

Just in case anyone was wondering. I broke 3500 on the way back from lunch.
I celebrated by taking a casual after-work spin down to Hains Point - not really worthy of “workout log” status. It was dark, and my headlight will need some recharging (I knew I’d be pushing it going more than [...]

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3,500

randomduck - November 30th, 2006 | Comments (2)

Sometime today, I’ll ride my 3,500th mile for 2006.
Given that I didn’t really start riding regularly until April, that’s not half bad. And November has been a terrible month for me getting out to ride, so December is actually looking more promising.
And I have a friend with whom I can ride in [...]

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review: “love” by the beatles

randomduck - November 28th, 2006 | Comments (2)

I finally picked up Love this past weekend, and have since given it a few listens with headphones. As I write this, it’s getting a first spin on the stereo in The Burrow.
And my impressions of the album, after a more detailed analysis, are still incredibly positive.
Firstly, the stereo mix is fantastic. George [...]

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an interesting warning

randomduck - November 27th, 2006 | Comments Off

Found on a box of blue Christmas lights, purchased last night at Target:
WARNING:
Handling the coated electrical wire on this product exposes you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after use.
Yeesh - and it’s probably the case on many recent light [...]

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back in dc

randomduck - November 27th, 2006 | Comments Off

And I should really be in bed.
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workout log: 25 november 2006

randomduck - November 25th, 2006 | Comments Off

Activity: road cycling
Location: Somers, CT > Longmeadow, MA > Wilbraham, MA
Distance: 32.3 miles (moderately hilly)
Duration: 1:43
Weather: clear and cool, 54 degrees
Avg HR: 160 (max 178)
Type: aerobic
A wonderful afternoon ride in unseasonably warm New England. The sun was bright, with nary a cloud in the sky. I wasn’t overly psyched to go riding, but [...]

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