Red Ring Tupperware Party, Autumnal Equinoctal Edition (24)

Harm wrote in post #16685214
You need to follow the other thread, of all of Omar's bikes!

He used to share them with us.

JWright wrote in post #16685395
Thanks for the post, Dan. I knew he was in bad health, but wasn't aware he'd passed away. I'm glad I got a couple of opportunities to photograph the mountain while he was still alive.

I knew you guys had both shared photos and stories from there.

I hate trying to pick out pictures from Jay's website. It's always like "OOh I like that one" then you go to the next page and it's like "Nevermind, this one is way better" It's a losing battle.

Woolburr wrote in post #16684182
Looks like one hell of a ride Omar! Nice photos and video.

Thanks Dan! It was a fantastic trip. We really enjoyed the southern coast of Puerto Rico. The people were just amazing.

Woolburr wrote in post #16685104
Hey Omar....What's up with another brand swap on the bikes? New sponsor for 2014?

You are correct. We switched from Pinarello to DeRosa. Campagnolo is our title sponsor who has worked for decades with DeRosa. They both were partners building bikes for Eddie Mercks when he was winning the Tour de France. It was a natural progression and we can not be more excited to be aligned with a frame builder with such a rich history and tradition. We are now on DeRosa Protos. Here is a shot from when I first recieved it. I changed the bar tape to black before going to Puerto Rico:

IMAGE LINK: http://www.flickr.com/​photos/prodigy83/11282​000943/

*sigh* wrote in post #16685561
I hate trying to pick out pictures from Jay's website. It's always like "OOh I like that one" then you go to the next page and it's like "Nevermind, this one is way better" It's a losing battle.

what is his website?

actually, do you have an email address of his? (PM it to me if you can)

Dan, where are the snowy photos?

BIL in VA had 15-19"

Good morning all. Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow

I wish. It's going to be in the 70's here.

LV Moose wrote in post #16686483
I wish. It's going to be in the 70's here.

We are headed back into the 70s as well. With warmer temperatures forecast well into next week I think winter is officially over here in TX. Time to git the pool opened.

gjl711 wrote in post #16686517
Time to git the pool opened.

I just came in from cleaning (acid bathing) the salt cell, shocking the pool, adding acid to it, and skimming and brushing it. I'll have to vacuum and clean the filters soon.

Pools are a pain, but I'm in it most of my days off from April-Oct.

right now, we have snow, rain, snow, rain, snow, rain, snow, rain....

a very wintry mix... Just 13 miles north at home it is just snow, and a wet snow at that...

Harm wrote in post #16686856
right now, we have snow, rain, snow, rain, snow, rain, snow, rain....

a very wintry mix... Just 13 miles north at home it is just snow, and a wet snow at that...

Same here in NYC.

LV Moose wrote in post #16686693
I just came in from cleaning (acid bathing) the salt cell, shocking the pool, adding acid to it, and skimming and brushing it. I'll have to vacuum and clean the filters soon.

Pools are a pain, but I'm in it most of my days off from April-Oct.

Last time I was in was Nov. 6th and it was cold. I shut ours down just before t-day for the winter draining the filter and pumps. It's not hard to start back up, just clean the filter and turn it back on. THe water has stayed remarkably clear due to the really cold winter.

Harm wrote in post #16686360
Dan, where are the snowy photos?

BIL in VA had 15-19"

We only had 9".

gjl711 wrote in post #16686949
THe water has stayed remarkably clear due to the really cold winter.

Mine's "clear," but gets a lot of bebris in it; dead leaves from nearby plants, and two friggin mesquite trees, mainly.