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Colin Davies wrote:
I use to ride, but was hospitalized too many times.
I've been lucky I guess because I've been riding for 12 years and never been hurt. <knocking on="" wood=""> 
Colin Davies wrote:
Dana Holt wrote:
GSX1300R Hayabusa
Thats a wicked machine.
Yeah, I love it. It's also very comfortable to ride, unlike many sport bikes I've ridden.
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Dana Holt
Xenos Software
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Harley Davidson Sportster 883 - a real beast. It is my only method of transport.
"Hey man, Taliban, Tali me Banana."
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Dana Holt wrote:
I haven't known many programmers that ride motorcycles.
My twin is a programmer, he rides a Harley
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I ride on the back of my husband's motorcycle. Does that count? I won't let him go over 90, but I suspect he does more when I'm not around. He had to change something to get past the rev limiter which I'm sure doesn't max out at 90. Baaad husband! He promised me he would behave when I let him buy it.
Cathy
Life's uncertain, have dessert first!
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Cathy wrote:
I ride on the back of my husband's motorcycle. Does that count?
Sure, that's good enough for me. 
Cathy wrote:
I won't let him go over 90, but I suspect he does more when I'm not around. He had to change something to get past the rev limiter which I'm sure doesn't max out at 90. Baaad husband! He promised me he would behave when I let him buy it.
My bike used to max out at 187 MPH before I started "tinkering" with it. I am seriously thinking about getting a turbo kit for it. Now that would be a rush! 
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Xenos Software
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Dana Holt wrote:
I am seriously thinking about getting a turbo kit for it.
Yes, he added that too.
Cathy
Life's uncertain, have dessert first!
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Cathy wrote:
Dana Holt wrote:
I am seriously thinking about getting a turbo kit for it.
Yes, he added that too.
What kind of bike does he have? If he has a turbo he's definitely going faster than 90 MPH. 
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I didn't really know what he did to it. So I had to call him and ask. He was very paranoid because I've never shown any interst. He asked "why are you putting an add in the paper or something?" But he gave up the info anyways. He has a Harley 2000 Dyna Glide. He said something about a chrome kit and an engine chrome kit. He changed the cams, the jets and I think the carborator. He changed the (to a?) thunder header. He added a chrome front end and he changed the blinkers. He said something about screaming eagle heads. He added front foot pegs. He added a removable sissy bar. I insisted. He was not allowed to take my 8 year old on the freeway. But since he refuses to follow my rules I made him get a sissy bar. He changed the seat, but I make him put the origional one back on when we go for long trips. He likes the look of the new one, but the origional is infinitly more comfortable for me. The new one cuts off the blood supply to my butt and everytime we hit a bump it kills. We bought it for $13,750. It's worth $20,000 now. The only thing he's currently trying to get approved (by me) is new handle bars. He wants them higher ones.
Oh and he got past the rev limiter by adding a programable engine module.
Cathy
Life's uncertain, have dessert first!
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Cathy wrote:
I didn't really know what he did to it. So I had to call him and ask. He was very paranoid because I've never shown any interst. He asked "why are you putting an add in the paper or something?" But he gave up the info anyways.
Sounds like he has been pretty busy adding stuff.
I understand about that, I don't think I could ever go fast enough to satisfy myself.
My bike does 0 - 120 MPH in less than 6 seconds, but I wish it were faster.
I'm a true speed freak and not going to even mention my 550HP, supercharged '92 Mustang coupe.
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Xenos Software
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I don't know how fast it will go and what the ramp up time is and I don't think I want to know. His car is a Camaro.
Cathy
Life's uncertain, have dessert first!
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Its great to see Windsurfing / Kite surfing included !
Regardz
Colin J Davies
Sonork ID 100.9197:Colin
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I selected running and entered Pool/Billiards. I guess that latter isn't really all that physically taxing
Cheers,
Tom Archer
Author - Inside C#, Visual C++.NET Bible
A total abstainer is one who abstains from everything but abstention, and especially from inactivity in the af
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I think I'd even put curling in front of pool in terms of the amount of sweat you're gonna work up
cheers,
Chris Maunder
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It can get prety physically ... try paling it for about 6 hours in a row an you will change your opinion about this 'sport'
Bye,
Orbital^
...the night is long ... but not long enought to do some real coding ...
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You're preaching to the choir, mate. I've played for days on end at 10-12 hours per. However, I realize that most people don't realize the physical demands so I don't even try to convince them because they won't understand unless they've been there.
Cheers,
Tom Archer
Author - Inside C#, Visual C++.NET Bible
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Tom Archer wrote:
I realize that most people don't realize the physical demands
Have them watch the movie "The Hustler" if you want them to understand.
-Jack
To an optimist the glass is half full.
To a pessimist the glass is half empty.
To a programmer the glass is twice as big as it needs to be.
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Funny thing is that the first time I saw that movie I didn't realize how true that stuff was (the gambling, shady characters, dark pool rooms, etc.) It's all still true today. The main differences being that the lingo has changed somewhat and instead of alcohol being the drug of choice to keep going it's coke or crank. (A point well made in the movie Color of Money).
Cheers,
Tom Archer
Author - Inside C#, Visual C++.NET Bible
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I used to play ~16 hours a day every day. I haven't played much since I moved out of state. I play sometimes with friends but it isn't the same at all ;( I guess I'm just too competitive. BTW, do you ever play Virtual Pool 3? I wouldn't mind playing a few sets some day. If you haven't played this game you really should invest the $15, it is WELL worth it.
-Jack
To an optimist the glass is half full.
To a pessimist the glass is half empty.
To a programmer the glass is twice as big as it needs to be.
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Jack Handy wrote:
I play sometimes with friends but it isn't the same at all ;(
I agree. I'm completely different playing a friend than I am when it means something
Jack Handy wrote:
BTW, do you ever play Virtual Pool 3?
I have 3D Ultra Cool Pool and it infuriates me to no end. Guess I'm too competitive also It's like those programmers have never played in their lives! I've given up on that game.
Cheers,
Tom Archer
Author - Inside C#, Visual C++.NET Bible
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Tom Archer wrote:
I have 3D Ultra Cool Pool and it infuriates me to no end
I've never played that one. VP3 is _VERY_ realistic. You can try a demo and it is only like $15 since it has been out for a while. If you end up getting the full game let me know and we can play some.
-Jack
To an optimist the glass is half full.
To a pessimist the glass is half empty.
To a programmer the glass is twice as big as it needs to be.
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I also put Pool/Billiards.
Tom Archer wrote:
I guess that latter isn't really all that physically taxing
check this list out.
Activity Calories burnt per hour
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Billiards 180
Canoeing 180
Typing 144
So billiards and canoeing burn the same amount of calories but only slightly more than typing.
-Jack
To an optimist the glass is half full.
To a pessimist the glass is half empty.
To a programmer the glass is twice as big as it needs to be.
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Great list. However, it probably depends on many factors:
- Who you're playing. If I'm playing Johnny I'm going to be doing a lot of sitting and racking
- What game is being played. Playing a very slow chess match like one-pocket is going to be much less taxing physically than playing 9-ball, which is a much faster-paced game
- How much time is spent playing and how much time is spent woofin'
Cheers,
Tom Archer
Author - Inside C#, Visual C++.NET Bible
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Tom Archer wrote:
If I'm playing Johnny I'm going to be a lot of sitting and racking
You're related to Johnny Archer?!
-Jack
To an optimist the glass is half full.
To a pessimist the glass is half empty.
To a programmer the glass is twice as big as it needs to be.
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sorry .. i didn't know that i'm talking to suck a pro's ... it's good to know that's somebody out there who's 'wasting' time playing pool JUST for fun ... and for lossing some calories ...
Bye,
Orbital^
...the night is long ... but not long enought to do some real coding ...
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