MexicanDragon

So it's been right at 23 hours, and thanks to mostly HC people, I'm only 3$ away from my original goal! This is even before I make a donation myself (I'm working on something with the Team Captain that we may be able to get corporate to do), and I'm truly grateful for all the help. Here's the ride I'm planning on doing. http://main.diabetes.org/site/DocServer/2013_Chattanooga_Tour_de_Cure_40_Mile_Ride.pdf?docID=134241 The 25 mile ride turned out to be 18. I feel like I owe it to everyone to do more than 18. **BRENT**

Nope. I saw them last night, and talked to Jeff about them in chat. I think it started yesterday. Maybe Todd is going Huddler-Case? **BRENT**

You guys are fantastic! I'm already at almost 60% of my goal after only 12 hours, and most of that is from you guys. Gene, I was debating 25 or 40 mile ride. The 25 is actually 28, and the 40 is actually 36. 15 miles seems like a big difference, 8 seems like I should go for it! Training starts today. I'll try to post the map later. No mountains, but looks like there may be a couple good hills that will make me work for it. There should be plenty of SAG points along the way, so I should be in good shape to take breaks and a quick rest. Rain in the forecast all weekend, but the beginner group ride is on the books for Monday, with some extra miles afterwards. Again, thank you all so much! **BRENT**

As many of you saw, Jeff had signed up for a TdC in Virginia, as it's a cause near and dear to him. It just so happens we're having a ride in Chattanooga on May 18th, and with Jeff and other friends in mind, I was one of the first people to sign up for this one. I plan on training to do the 40 mile ride, which I think is doable in the 3-4 weeks I have, and having a good cause is worth me pushing a bit further, a bit longer than I normally do. http://main.diabetes.org/goto/BrentLawson My goals aren't quite as lofty as Jeff's, but I'm hoping to raise $500 over the weeks leading up to the ride. My work is sponsoring the event, and we have a nice little team so far. If anyone would like to join this ride, or Jeff's ride, get in touch with us, as I bet we'd both love to have some more of the crew out there with us. Thanks, Brent

Justin, if you want to do that instead of a hitch... you may need a rack adapter, but not a big deal. **BRENT**

Nice, Justin! **BRENT**

Congrat on the new bike, Nate! (Imagine I'm saying that tomorrow, after you figure it out). **BRENT**

Gene, thank you so much for doing all the leg work for my friend. I REALLY appreciate it. Nate, I hope that works out for you. That would be awesome! **BRENT**

Gene, that was my understanding. PM sent. **BRENT** EDIT: To be clear, if any HCer fits then awesome! If not, I just know that this is perfect for an old friend who has been looking for virtually this exact bike. He will take it if no one else does, if that works for Gene.

Gene, I have an old college friend/current riding buddy who has been looking for a 52 Calfee. He is definitely interested if the offer extends to "friends of the family." He was going to go for the one Vicki got, had she not. If you're game and no one else wants it, let me know. **BRENT**

Done. Congrats on the goal, Jeff! Hope you have a great ride! **BRENT**

Did anyone post info about the LR5 beta? http://blogs.adobe.com/photoshopdotcom/2013/04/lightroom-5-beta-now-available.html?PID=4485850 If so, I missed it, but everyone's fav site Newegg has LR4 for 80$ http://slickdeals.net/f/5979184-Adobe-Photoshop-Lightroom-4-for-Windows-Mac-Full-Version-APB-Reloaded-for-80-Free-Shipping **BRENT**

Wonderful! Was hoping to see you, as last we were cut a bit short. Hope you are both well! Digging the rig, same TT? **BRENT**

Nice, Tom! Looks like a nice stop during the CanLanta after party (Think you're going to be around May 3/4/5, Tom?) **BRENT**

Suspect in custody. **BRENT**

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Well, I think I've decided to skip this road ride. It'd be about 50 miles of driving, to pay 40$, to ride 12 miles. If I was doing the 50k, or had some people to ride with, I may would have done it, but instead I'm going to go ride in a place called the Chickamauga Battlefield, a Civil War battleground. Maybe I'll catch the next ride... still plenty of them to do this year. **BRENT**

Suspected bombs reported on the T. This is coming from extended family hearing things locally, no official reports yet. **BRENT**

Just got word from someone who I think is currently on campus that the MIT Police officer who was shot has not made it, according to the Mass State Police. I feel so bad for that area right now. **BRENT**

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/04/18/mit-college-shooting_n_3113960.html From http://emergency.mit.edu/ Thursday, April 18, 2013 11:41 PM Update on shooter incident. Responding agencies continue to investigate the situation. The scene is outside of Building 32 (Stata) and 76 (Koch) near Vassar and Main Streets. Injuries have been reported. The situation is still very active and we ask everyone to stay inside. Thursday, April 18, 2013 11:20 PM Responding agencies continue to investigate active shooter incident at building 32(Stata). Please stay indoors and away from Building 32((Stata) and surrounding area. Thursday, April 18, 2013 10:48 PM At 10:48 PM today gunshots were reported near Building 32 (Stata) which is currently surrounded by responding agencies. The area is cordoned off. Please stay clear of area until further notice. Unknown if injuries have occurred.. Although the situation is considered active and extremely dangerous, an investigation is underway. Updates will be provided at this site when more information becomes available. Has anyone else heard about this? Do we have anyone at MIT right now? **BRENT**

Glad I could help. Troy's a really good builder, he "gets it", and knows how to tailor a wheel to suit one's needs. If you're looking at custom wheels, he's someone people should probably at least talk to, even if they don't go with him. Glad it looks like it's working out. Still gonna be a "last minute decision" about the ride, should hopefully have a better idea tomorrow, though. **BRENT**

Yeah, I've not even done 31 miles in a single ride in YEARS, though. I think you underestimate my level of "out-of-shapeness." Also, have a lot of back issues... maybe I'll give it a shot, though. I figure that's maybe 2 hours in the saddle, or just a little over? I guess gross amounts of nerve damage will come in handy, there. **BRENT**

http://www.active.com/cycling/cleveland-tn/habitat-for-humanity-of-clevelands-bike-to-build-2013 Thinking about doing this Habitat for Humanity charity ride on Saturday that I have virtually 0 training for. I can do the 20k no problem, but I've been told I should try to push a little harder than I think I can, and do the 50k. I've done a 50k on a mountain bike on the road before, but I was younger... but heavy steel bike on underinflated knobbies vs an old man on a CF bike with 23mm rubber. Hmmm... we'll see. Oh, my work does a 200$ quarterly incentive where certain things give you points towards the "all or nothing" incentive. We have pedometers we wear. 450,000 steps would equal a quarter of the incentive, or riding 20k would do the same. 900k steps would equal the 50k option (half of everything I need through the end of June). I figure riding in a group, I should be able to do 50k, no? **BRENT**

I've been talking to Troy (my wheelbuilder friend) for the past hour or so, and he has some ideas for some good quality kit. He's going to ask around and get back with me, so I guess now would be a good time to start buttering up Ed? I think minimum order would be about 20, but not sure if that's pieces, or "sets", or each piece, or what. I'll know more in a few days, maybe a week. If it's 20 jerseys, I bet we could do that, right? I think there's enough of us who'd be in. **BRENT**

http://www.hulu.com/embed.html?eid=pi5tsuwrierrkrzc3_8vyq Stephen Colbert's opening WRT the Boston Marathon. I enjoyed it. Also, here's the Snopes page that's being update often about pictures that pop up. Should be a good thing to keep track of. **BRENT**