skiincy

I'm going to invite myself to Delps with you one of these days. One of my friends spends lots of time in Bethlehem and bikes, skis, and does triathlons. She might give you guys a run for your money. Woot! Impressive! Have you had it for a while? The plates are sold out so I'm waiting for them to get back in stock. Which bench do you use? Is it the Rogue bench? Is it worth it?

I have a prodeal with Flylow so I'll likely buy something when they launch their new gear. https://flylowgear.com/collections/womens-web-specials In the meantime, I've been spending money on fixing up my basement. Before I "fixed it" up, it smelled like the kind of basement that has a college style beer pong table. So far, I knocked down a wall, painted with Drylok, and I'm living that dehumidifier type of basement life. I snagged a squat rack from Rogue, a concept2 rower, built a jump box, and scored some weights from Dick's Sporting Goods and Target. Just trying to avoid the gym for next year or so, but still need to prep for skison 20/21

Take it to the covid thread, guys.

On Saturday, Birms was put down peacefully. The vet found cancerous tumors and cysts on intestines. 😕 He led a pretty rad life. I snapped this photo on our last walk. I'm glad he got to experience skiing down Burma Road and hanging out in the parking lot. You may have noticed him lurking by the meats at the Mt Bleu end of the season party.

Rad. I was looking at month long rentals in Salt Lake City. I'm thinking I'll visit family in Denver for December. Then, rent in SLC for January - February. Even if the resorts are closed, I would like to be positioned to tour and do some low-angle BC stuff.

Where are you planning to go?

...After 186 pages of regurgitated covid information, I think it's time for a Laser Tag thread to come to fruition.

So two things jump out... (1) You said Woodys and I think of the gay bar in philly but I doubt that’s where you’re talking about. (2) Perkins is still a restaurant? I haven’t seen one in years.

I clearly don't check this thread as much. I do know 2 people in Philly who are recovering. (1) One was hospitalized for 2-3 weeks and was on a ventilator (2) The other I've been tentative about posting because of the severity. She was been hospitalized for months and got out this week. She wasn't old. Haven't smoked in decades. Generally healthy, not overweight. She's the mom-type, around 50'ish. Obsessed with grandkids, still working, and normal working-class people. They're private people but I learned so much about the craziness and severity of COVID. It put everything into perspective. The documentaries and real-life stories that come out of this will be eye opening, for sure.

I know a few people who drove into the gate because they got annoyed with it. then again, it was also the person who drove his car into the lake. so maybe it was more than Gate Hate...

True. totally agree with you @theprogram4 My parents use to own a vacation house in the poconos within a private community called Arrowhead Lakes. Had so much fun there as a kid despite security always busting our parties as teenagers and young 20's. Ok, and in our 30's too. The gated entry was more to keep people away from the amenities like the lake, pool, etc. But, it also gives a peace of mind when you own the house and you have security checking on it. When I moved back to PA, I fixed up the house and rented it on airbnb. Its crazy that so many people have turned their cabins in rentals. But, especially over the years it has created a divide between the owners and renters. Legit the facebook posts and people snapping photos of people doing "illegal" things (such has having a dog in the lake) or pictures of stop sign violations is out of control. The board are usually retired people who live there full time so the people who make the rules are not reflected of those who enjoy it. There's so many people up there who literally have nothing else to do but be snitches, complain, and post inappropriate things. It does suck. But, I love it because it's where my friends I've had since the 1990s all congregate.. we drive golf carts, play shoes, hang out on tubes or kayaks, and grill. It's simple. So although it sucks, I'll be up there pretty much all of the next week. It's definitely a love-hate. Thanks for coming to my ted talk about private pocono communities (I tried to post a picture of Birmy swimming in the lake because I figured that would get at least 2 likes but you can't post video :-I ) so this one will have to do.

oops. i meant pest, not pet. I don't do guns. But, I do provide beer and grilling to anyone who wants to do "close work". I'm going to reposition some security cameras in order to find out his routine. My neighbor said she watched him waddle down our very busy city street, walk up our front steps, and wiggle his body into the burrow.

The groundhog is still living his best life, despite me buying $50 worth of pet removal supplies at Home Depot. I think there may be 2-3 in the area. Look at this fatty, chilling on his figurative front porch of his vacation home... Next up, I'm trying pouring ammonia. If that doesn't work, I may have to host a PASR groundhog shooting competition. With all of the fireworks, I'm sure the police wouldn't know any different.

If you're a renegade, do you do the tik tok dance as well? Can't wait to see it next time.

Does anyone else get the Scott's Cheap Flight emails? Flights from Allentown and Philadelphia to Vancouver are considerably cheaper. Check it out if Whistler is in your ski plan next season. https://app.scottscheapflights.com/deals/2020/06-12-vancouver-200s-rt-bags-extra-sep-may-5cd3d4660?utm_source=scotts-cheap-flights&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=international-deal&utm_term=campaign_1288476

Has anyone else done the cocktails to-go yet? Went to Fishtown on Saturday night, grabbed a Frosé, and wandered around the city. The bars closed at 10pm but stumbled on an establishment that was still open.. Way more fun than being in a cramped bar. I hope they keep the cocktails to-go a thing.

a half a mil for a sponsored race? Why not just buy Jay Peak instead, https://www.quora.com/How-much-would-it-cost-to-buy-a-ski-resort#:~:text=On a rough basis%2C that,and some for much less.

😉 I used a site called google.com and found this answer. Sounds like it's around $100k-$15m https://partners.lfr95.com/anatomy-of-a-nascar-sponsorship/nascar-sponsorship

visit philly .. you'll find things out of stock or low supply, especially meat and household cleaning items.

seriously so different. Very few things out of stock about an hour outside of Raleigh. In Philly, there are billboards and radio commercials about "tough times", "we'll get through this" and thanking employees for their service. The grocery stores have messages about the check out lines and path in the stores. Instead, that language isn't as prominent here. There are still people wearing masks and social distancing practice in stores, takeout, etc. but it's likely because it's not as dense here. And because of it, it doesn't feel nearly as a dystopia environment. Quite a sharp contrast of the boarded up businesses in Philly.

I'm in North Carolina and it's amazing. There were Colorox Wipes on the shelves this morning. I could start an illegal Colorox Wipes trade across state lines. jk. But. I will be bringing a few home. Businesses aren't boarded up. Got a pedicure for the first time in 3 months. It's a magical place. Life is good.

my brother skied ABasin today. He said.. ”The coverage was decent. And there’s nobody there which was great ...There were lots of good snow up top. Toward the bottom it became icy slush mix” Since I’ve been working remotely and will be for the foreseeable future, I’ve definitely considered making the drive and quarantining with my brother and future SIL. Its tempting...

Went for a run last night and caught some 🚂 footage over the Schuylkill from Kelly Drive in Philly

I'm surprised that 6 people want to return to the office. I love WFH life. If I had kids, other people, or general chaos in my house - I think I would feel otherwise. It's peaceful and I'm able to get more work done at home. When this all started I built some shelves, bought a desk, and made a proper office in my guest room. Having a dedicated office makes a huge difference in productivity and being able to separate home and work life. I try to go for one walk a day around lunch. And, any conference calls that I just listen to, I try to be outside as much as possible. It breaks up the monotony.

How much higher could her electric bill be? I just compared my PECO and Water and it's slightly lower than last year.