Mad Manatees 2015.4 CLOSED (or Poptart/pet pic ticket) (Page 19)

Originally posted by marysia83  I had exact same feelings haha But I am new to the forum and had no idea about those mentor groups. I mean - I knew they existed, but I thought it was only for the pro's So glad to be here Now - in addition to swim/run/bike fast I also need to master reading fast, because it's so many awesome posts going on in here have a great day everyone! Mary

Yeah, the mentor groups are more buddy-like. Everyone checking in on each other and seeing how our lives are going. TT is more specific questions about doing something. Can see each of these in the other, but see the general trends going. The groups will certainly answer questions as best they can, but TT can also draw in some more very knowledgeable people at times if you can get through some of the well meaning posts that don't say or help as much. Like in your swim endurance thread. If someone like k9car takes the time to post something about swimming give it a good read. He's seriously good at it and can post some fantastic explanations of things. With him in particular, you would probably identify with breaststroke being his strength, and back in the day he actually beat a world record in it!

Originally posted by marysia83

Originally posted by brigby1

Originally posted by marysia83  I had exact same feelings haha But I am new to the forum and had no idea about those mentor groups. I mean - I knew they existed, but I thought it was only for the pro's So glad to be here Now - in addition to swim/run/bike fast I also need to master reading fast, because it's so many awesome posts going on in here have a great day everyone! Mary

Yeah, the mentor groups are more buddy-like. Everyone checking in on each other and seeing how our lives are going. TT is more specific questions about doing something. Can see each of these in the other, but see the general trends going. The groups will certainly answer questions as best they can, but TT can also draw in some more very knowledgeable people at times if you can get through some of the well meaning posts that don't say or help as much. Like in your swim endurance thread. If someone like k9car takes the time to post something about swimming give it a good read. He's seriously good at it and can post some fantastic explanations of things. With him in particular, you would probably identify with breaststroke being his strength, and back in the day he actually beat a world record in it!

Are you for real? That's interesting! (I absolutely love everything related to breaststroke. Everything and everyone) Yea - I agree, things like this you will find out only in "buddy-like" groups. And I love the puppy/kitty pictures Mary

Hey I started liking that stroke more too once my knee was strong enough to handle the kick. The twist and lateral action found the one weak spot in it I hadn't seen in other activities.

Originally posted by brigby1

Originally posted by marysia83  I had exact same feelings haha But I am new to the forum and had no idea about those mentor groups. I mean - I knew they existed, but I thought it was only for the pro's So glad to be here Now - in addition to swim/run/bike fast I also need to master reading fast, because it's so many awesome posts going on in here have a great day everyone! Mary

Yeah, the mentor groups are more buddy-like. Everyone checking in on each other and seeing how our lives are going. TT is more specific questions about doing something. Can see each of these in the other, but see the general trends going. The groups will certainly answer questions as best they can, but TT can also draw in some more very knowledgeable people at times if you can get through some of the well meaning posts that don't say or help as much. Like in your swim endurance thread. If someone like k9car takes the time to post something about swimming give it a good read. He's seriously good at it and can post some fantastic explanations of things. With him in particular, you would probably identify with breaststroke being his strength, and back in the day he actually beat a world record in it!

Yeah, it helps to know who to listen to and who not to. I currently have a bike question I posed, with the hope that one of the people that I know has done this sort of thing could give me an idea of what to expect.  What I got back in some cases was not pertinent and in other cases was off base or only somewhat helpful. Oh yeah, I also got two answers that said, "go look over here for an answer".  Um, thanks, but I have access to a variety of websites and have been looking around already, although I do see that someone made an effort.  I specifically asked for ideas, anecdotes and experiences. I got one out of three. In the end, I'll find the member that was running that configuration (Chris Morelock) and have the discussion via PM.  That does no good to the general public, especially not to those that may find value in alternative ideas.

None of it bothers me, I just find it interesting.  It took me a little while to figure out who is worth reading for what.  BTW, I learned that post count should not be equated with knowledge, just a willingness to share. 

Originally posted by marysia83

Originally posted by Atlantia

Originally posted by amd723

Originally posted by IndoIronYanti

Originally posted by jmkizer

Originally posted by IndoIronYanti Welcome Maria! I've seen your posts and glad you're here!Welcome Wienerlisa!!! Bentley's a fave of mine too and I miss hearing stories about him ... also you left the bit out about basically being a child prodigy in your bio.

With Yanti around, none of our secrets are safe!

What's a secret? :P Must be something like underwear (what's that?) or that no-place where the 2nd socks go (although if 2 socks are clean -- enough -- they match).

No idea why my formatting is all screwy!

IMPORTANT TOPIC

I know it's been discussed here and the main forums in BT as well. 

For better (for us) or worse (for BT), it seems this group has become the Best of BT and a kind of BT haven. Believe me, I understand the (many) reasons why some of us aren't more active in the main forums. "Stay out of tri talk" used to be something Manatees and TANners alike said to me nearly daily!

I also know many of us have done a lot of (free) work for the site--advice, beta testing, mentoring, etc.--and really felt like we weren't being listened to or appreciated.

Ron's ears are open. They have to be. I think there is much of BT that's good, that's not obsolete, and still the best of its kind available.

Just throwing it out there.

 

Hi Yanti, glad to see you and Kingsley and Mutti are doing well!  As far as the BT topic - I have to say that I haven't been in tri talk in forever.  My BT time is spent in this forum, in the logs and race reports.  I don't know if it's the site or me, but there ya have it!

I just joined the pod, so my immediate reaction is still to post in Tri Talk. And honestly....ya'll move so fast it is tough to keep up! For instance, I posed in Tri Talk about Vineman being aquired by WTC...it got one response. Then I popped over here and saw it got a few mentions, and I thought, "whoops, guess I should have brought it here instead."

I had exact same feelings haha But I am new to the forum and had no idea about those mentor groups. I mean - I knew they existed, but I thought it was only for the pro's So glad to be here Now - in addition to swim/run/bike fast I also need to master reading fast, because it's so many awesome posts going on in here have a great day everyone! Mary

WAIT!  You're not a pro?!

Originally posted by cdban66

Originally posted by brigby1

Originally posted by marysia83  I had exact same feelings haha But I am new to the forum and had no idea about those mentor groups. I mean - I knew they existed, but I thought it was only for the pro's So glad to be here Now - in addition to swim/run/bike fast I also need to master reading fast, because it's so many awesome posts going on in here have a great day everyone! Mary

Yeah, the mentor groups are more buddy-like. Everyone checking in on each other and seeing how our lives are going. TT is more specific questions about doing something. Can see each of these in the other, but see the general trends going. The groups will certainly answer questions as best they can, but TT can also draw in some more very knowledgeable people at times if you can get through some of the well meaning posts that don't say or help as much. Like in your swim endurance thread. If someone like k9car takes the time to post something about swimming give it a good read. He's seriously good at it and can post some fantastic explanations of things. With him in particular, you would probably identify with breaststroke being his strength, and back in the day he actually beat a world record in it!

Yeah, it helps to know who to listen to and who not to. I currently have a bike question I posed, with the hope that one of the people that I know has done this sort of thing could give me an idea of what to expect.  What I got back in some cases was not pertinent and in other cases was off base or only somewhat helpful. Oh yeah, I also got two answers that said, "go look over here for an answer".  Um, thanks, but I have access to a variety of websites and have been looking around already, although I do see that someone made an effort.  I specifically asked for ideas, anecdotes and experiences. I got one out of three. In the end, I'll find the member that was running that configuration (Chris Morelock) and have the discussion via PM.  That does no good to the general public, especially not to those that may find value in alternative ideas.

None of it bothers me, I just find it interesting.  It took me a little while to figure out who is worth reading for what.  BTW, I learned that post count should not be equated with knowledge, just a willingness to share. 

Yeah, if it wasn't you asking I might have put up a number of similar questions. Others wouldn't quite get how much you already knew and need to check, whereas in here there would be more familiarity with that. As it is, I didn't really have anything to add as I haven't worked with 1x before. My advice there would to mainly look at what makes a 1x setup (which you would probably already have found) and that it would likely include a new chainring that's meant to work like this. They can have taller teeth with maybe a slight different profile. Plus the wide/narrow width of them to better fill in the spaces of the chain. And, well, there you go.

You would LOVE it (them)! Jason decided to go home the southern route through Monument Valley...I pouted because he chose the "ugly" way. Yes, I think going through Capitol Reef and Torrey is even more beautiful.    We've decided our next big trip will be Yellowstone and Glacier when the weather warms up, and after Costa Rica in March.

4x4 is usually required for where we want to go out into BLM and Wilderness areas away from the more visited/easily driven. Most of those roads/trails are mapped-marked and road-signed as "High Clearance: 4WD only" or "Primitive". However, 4x4 isn't necessary for getting to main trailheads. We just like to get away and explore. Plus, many easy-access campsites have dirt bikes/quads coming and going; not what we're looking for. So far Canyonlands, North Rim, back trails in Arches, and Glen Canyon Rec Area are parks where we've used 4WD. Zion and Bryce don't have much in the way of back roads. Pretty sure they're mostly hike/pack in from parking areas.

Here's our 08 Land Cruiser (the latest addition to the garage) and a section of trail on that wall we just descended in the background.

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thanks for the earworm.

They have this series labeled as "events". Would be safe to say most people will go into these for the experience vs the XXk PR?  Even their "Latest" page is experience oriented.  http://www.grandcircletrails.com/latest-news/    I think laid back (and then some) is the expectation.

Well, that's good to know!

And you're welcome. (Is it back in your head now?)

Originally posted by juniperjen Good morning manatees! Love all the race plans I am in the waiting room at the dentist waiting for my two hour appointment. I get some new teeth today! Sounds weird but I am getting a two tooth bridge in today and despite the work I am happy about it. Have a good day everyone!

I hope that it goes smoothly!

Sounds good!  I hope that you get a Manatee Meetup out of it

Originally posted by Jet Black

Originally posted by blueyedbikergirlThat's okay, some idiot (AKA me) went and registered for IMTX, Galveston 70.3 and then signed Tony up for the 70.3 as well... and then told him about it over FB.  

Manatee meet-up! Come on Steve, better hurry up and register so you can join the party too!

IMTX is looking doubtful.  I was able to put a surgery off six months max which would be about the end of March and then I do not know what my capacity will be. The Monument Valley race in March might be my last before a long recovery period (at least eight weeks) and that's assuming no further loss of functionality.  I might be able to negotiate out a few more weeks and then Galveston might be a possibility. 

Originally posted by jmkizer

Originally posted by juniperjen Good morning manatees! Love all the race plans I am in the waiting room at the dentist waiting for my two hour appointment. I get some new teeth today! Sounds weird but I am getting a two tooth bridge in today and despite the work I am happy about it. Have a good day everyone!

I hope that it goes smoothly!

x 2.  Not a fun way to spend a few hours.

Originally posted by popsracer

Originally posted by Jet Black

Originally posted by blueyedbikergirlThat's okay, some idiot (AKA me) went and registered for IMTX, Galveston 70.3 and then signed Tony up for the 70.3 as well... and then told him about it over FB.  

Manatee meet-up! Come on Steve, better hurry up and register so you can join the party too!

IMTX is looking doubtful.  I was able to put a surgery off six months max which would be about the end of March and then I do not know what my capacity will be. The Monument Valley race in March might be my last before a long recovery period (at least eight weeks) and that's assuming no further loss of functionality.  I might be able to negotiate out a few more weeks and then Galveston might be a possibility. 

For purely selfish reasons of wanting to meet as many Manatees as I can in person to smooooosh them with a great big hug (Jet Black, you've been warned!), I suggest the following... 

GAL-VES-TON!  GAL-VES-TON!  (please read in the appropriate yelling/chanting voice and feel free to use a megaphone, if so needed)  

Originally posted by popsracer

Originally posted by jmkizer

Originally posted by juniperjen Good morning manatees! Love all the race plans I am in the waiting room at the dentist waiting for my two hour appointment. I get some new teeth today! Sounds weird but I am getting a two tooth bridge in today and despite the work I am happy about it. Have a good day everyone!

I hope that it goes smoothly!

x 2.  Not a fun way to spend a few hours.

I'm a total & utter white-knuckler when it comes to the dentist - I hope they give you some good drugs for all this torture.  Yay for drugs!  

Originally posted by blueyedbikergirl

Originally posted by popsracer

Originally posted by Jet Black

Originally posted by blueyedbikergirlThat's okay, some idiot (AKA me) went and registered for IMTX, Galveston 70.3 and then signed Tony up for the 70.3 as well... and then told him about it over FB.  

Manatee meet-up! Come on Steve, better hurry up and register so you can join the party too!

IMTX is looking doubtful.  I was able to put a surgery off six months max which would be about the end of March and then I do not know what my capacity will be. The Monument Valley race in March might be my last before a long recovery period (at least eight weeks) and that's assuming no further loss of functionality.  I might be able to negotiate out a few more weeks and then Galveston might be a possibility. 

For purely selfish reasons of wanting to meet as many Manatees as I can in person to smooooosh them with a great big hug (Jet Black, you've been warned!), I suggest the following... 

GAL-VES-TON!  GAL-VES-TON!  (please read in the appropriate yelling/chanting voice and feel free to use a megaphone, if so needed)  

And if that doesn't happen she'll move across the country.

(seriously, finally met Monica at a local race, no hug involved, and like a week later she announced the move to Texas)

Setup just released their 2016 schedule and I am thinking maybe Kerr Lake and Lake Logan.  Did they make Rev3 Williamsburg later in the year or has it always been the weekend after July 4th?  The swim series is not posted yet but I would like to do the Celebration Swim (which may be the same weekend as Kerr Lake).