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Old 20-07.-2005, 10:19 PM   #16
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it all kicked off when i was away...the G8 summit, riots accross the country, bombings....it all falls apart when i am not there to hold it together,


The buggers cheated by bringing Exploding Rucksacks to a Handbag fight.

If Bush + Blair had offered to have a handbag fight with anyone who had a problem with their policies I think that would not have happened. They are too chicken to do their own fighting though, so it will carry on happening.
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Old 20-07.-2005, 11:34 PM   #17
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Thanks for all the replys guys, i didnt know you all cared so much...*sniff sniff*..

yeah i went to cali because i have family there and now a great deal of dear friends also.

we also stayed 5 nights in Vegas, two nights in Flagstaff, Arizona as a base for exploring the Grand Canyon, and Sedona and then a few nights in Phoenix,
2 days in disneyland resort and a day at Hollywood Universal.

it was great, what an amazing country.

glad to be home though...some decent tea and a comfy bed.

i'll post some photos soon on my website if anyone is bored enough to wader by...

pity i didnt get any biking done...none of my friends there were bikers unfortunately.

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I don't know what to make of this yet. Will you have been mellowed in your attitude to America, or have you become more aggressive?
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Old 21-07.-2005, 12:25 AM   #18
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I don't know what to make of this yet. Will you have been mellowed in your attitude to America, or have you become more aggressive?


He is just out of rhythm. Give him a day or so.
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Old 21-07.-2005, 12:29 AM   #19
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I don't know what to make of this yet. Will you have been mellowed in your attitude to America, or have you become more aggressive?

mellowed? me?...you know i have a deep respect for our transatlantic cousins..
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He is just out of rhythm. Give him a day or so.

lol, good one...

i think its called the honeymoon period...its wearing off though...
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He is just out of rhythm. Give him a day or so.

You're right. A few days of Scottish dreek (dull, dark and damp weather) plus being bitten continually by midges will get his dander up.
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Old 21-07.-2005, 07:26 AM   #22
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Thanks for all the replys guys, i didnt know you all cared so much...*sniff sniff*..

yeah i went to cali because i have family there and now a great deal of dear friends also.

we also stayed 5 nights in Vegas, two nights in Flagstaff, Arizona as a base for exploring the Grand Canyon, and Sedona and then a few nights in Phoenix,
2 days in disneyland resort and a day at Hollywood Universal.

it was great, what an amazing country.

glad to be home though...some decent tea and a comfy bed.

i'll post some photos soon on my website if anyone is bored enough to wader by...

pity i didnt get any biking done...none of my friends there were bikers unfortunately.

cheers,
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Glad you enjoyed yourself. This country does has a wide disparity in geological strata, especially the area you visited. We do often-times have differing view's, in the soapbox, but I enjoy reading your rant's...errr...post's
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Old 21-07.-2005, 07:27 AM   #23
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lol, good one...

i think its called the honeymoon period...its wearing off though...

Don't forget your place in the "pecking order". American's 1st then, everybody else So long as we're agreed on that point
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the TDF has zilch coverage over there...if you subscribe to OLN then you get some but thats it.
OLN is part of any basic cable T.V. package so most of us have access to the Tour coverage. I'm glad that you enjoyed you visit,and was especially gratified that you made it to Flagstaff, The Canyon, and Sedona. Next time give more advanced notice on your trip so we can help line up some bicycle equipment/ rides.(I'm sure that when you were in Sedona you would have loved having a MT bike)
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Thanks for all the replys guys, i didnt know you all cared so much...*sniff sniff*..

yeah i went to cali because i have family there and now a great deal of dear friends also.

we also stayed 5 nights in Vegas, two nights in Flagstaff, Arizona as a base for exploring the Grand Canyon, and Sedona and then a few nights in Phoenix,
2 days in disneyland resort and a day at Hollywood Universal.

it was great, what an amazing country.

glad to be home though...some decent tea and a comfy bed.

i'll post some photos soon on my website if anyone is bored enough to wader by...

pity i didnt get any biking done...none of my friends there were bikers unfortunately.

cheers,
MP

Glad you had a great time Pro...The Southwest is my favorite place...There is a tranquil peaceful beauty about a scenic desert that if it captures your heart and imagination you will never be able to let it go...atleast that is how it affected me the first time I saw true purple mountains in the early morning hours during a drive from Palm Springs to Vegas...
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Glad you had a great time Pro...The Southwest is my favorite place...There is a tranquil peaceful beauty about a scenic desert that if it captures your heart and imagination you will never be able to let it go...atleast that is how it affected me the first time I saw true purple mountains in the early morning hours during a drive from Palm Springs to Vegas...

the mountains near Las Vegas are very beautiful...best seen at 6 am like you say...you never get to see that on TV much...

have you ever tried the rides at the top of the Stratosphere?....the catapult one is especialy frightening....
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OLN is part of any basic cable T.V. package so most of us have access to the Tour coverage. I'm glad that you enjoyed you visit,and was especially gratified that you made it to Flagstaff, The Canyon, and Sedona. Next time give more advanced notice on your trip so we can help line up some bicycle equipment/ rides.(I'm sure that when you were in Sedona you would have loved having a MT bike)
yeah, i thought Arizona was all desert...it is stunning with all the pine trees up near Sedona. We went swimming in the slip rock canyon, took some amazing photos. I would love to of had my bike with me but the temp on that day was 40C, far far too hot for me to walk never mind cycle.

The Grand Canyon is simply amazing....it is possibly the most breath-taking sight i have ever seen...
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glad to be home though...some decent tea and a comfy bed.
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Tea? You mean like Snapple? You guys really like that stuff? You can get that here in the stores near trailer parks. Or are you talking about that stuff the chicks drink?... camelmeal or something like that.

The Grand Canyon is an OK tourist spot, but Alcatraz is one you'll never forget.

Welcome back - I mean... back there but here.
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you guys could have rolled up morgan territory. too bad.
yours was the offer of a genuine true cyclist.


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He's not coming north. I offered him my extra bike and everything - he made some excuse about his wife's family but I think the truth is he's scared of my sprint and political acumen.


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Tea? You mean like Snapple? You guys really like that stuff? You can get that here in the stores near trailer parks. Or are you talking about that stuff the chicks drink?... camelmeal or something like that.

Bwa ha ha ha ha. Funny Although, you should'nt be so hard on or fellow's from 'across the pond.'
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