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[Triple Bob]

It's 'virtual'.  Instead of a set day where everybody competes, teams have the month of June to complete the course.  You can run the course as often as you like, provided the time you submit (recorded via Strava) is completed in a single day.

Interesting, what a good idea.

[quadzilla]

I'm signing my spouse and I up for an adventure race that's happening in June.  Swamp Donkey, Pain In The ASSiniboine.  It comprises a 34km bike ride from The Forks out to Beaudry Park in Headingley, followed by a 40km canoe paddle down the Assiniboine River from Beaudry park back to The Forks. 

I've never adventure raced before, and the PITA is kinda like 'Adventure Race Lite', as the cycling portion mainly takes place on pavement (with a little singletrack mixed in), and the canoe portion is downstream.  It should be a good experience for a couple of first-timers.  I have plenty of experience in both cycling and canoeing, as does my spouse, but neither of us have ever adventure raced before.  I'm also really psyched that I'm finally fit enough to be able to even consider doing an activity like this. 

http://www.swampdonkeyar.com/pita

This sounds like a lot of fun and such a great name!

I'm thinking this should be a breeze for you guys with your experience. The 34 km of cycling is nothing but I have no idea what pace a canoe does. Thinking in the 5-8 kph range depending on the current?

A race is only what you make of it. Go and have fun.

Reminds me of when I talked three buddies into doing what we called S.H.I.T. which stands for Stupid Hike In Tobermory. It was approx 80 km of hiking on the last section of the Bruce Trail after putting in a full week of work. Drove up Friday night, started at 11PM and hiked as much as we could with only naps along the way. We failed miserably around 2AM Sunday but came home with great stories. We went back the following year with a modified plan to complete it and we did. Good times.

[PJungnitsch]

'Swamp Donkey' heh

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rj4wjFcyaxE

[Hannibalsmith]

Just put down a deposit on a new addition to the family fleet

You've been all over the place looking at stuff, I think. 

4Runner?

Yah...2021 TRD Off Road...in Barcelona Red no less

Congrats.  This is to replace the Odyssey?  While it's expensive, and what some would consider 'outdated', I think the fact that it's still one of the top-selling midsize SUV's speaks volumes about how good it is.  People seem to be drawn to the 'old school' SUV experience that it offers over something more modern like a Pilot, Explorer, or Santa Fe.

You really get the feeling that if the world ended, and you needed to get the heck out of town in a hurry, a 4Runner would be a great apocalypse vehicle.

Thanks. Definitely buying a new old car lol...a dinosaur. But, I have to say, for 2021 it has all the necessary tech (car play, auto climate control, safety sense) plus LEDs! So a nice combination of old school durability / dependability and some new tech. And of course the resale value

Does it replace the Odyssey? I don't know. I just got it because I wanted it and had money saved, truth be told.

Maybe my wife will take a liking to it (she's already a bit excited for the addition). Maybe it replaces the 335i (hi Gurgie), or maybe its just an extravagant 3rd car winter car solution. Not sure yet.

Looks like its been more or less claimed by my wife...

[Gurgie]

Just put down a deposit on a new addition to the family fleet

You've been all over the place looking at stuff, I think. 

4Runner?

Yah...2021 TRD Off Road...in Barcelona Red no less

Congrats.  This is to replace the Odyssey?  While it's expensive, and what some would consider 'outdated', I think the fact that it's still one of the top-selling midsize SUV's speaks volumes about how good it is.  People seem to be drawn to the 'old school' SUV experience that it offers over something more modern like a Pilot, Explorer, or Santa Fe.

You really get the feeling that if the world ended, and you needed to get the heck out of town in a hurry, a 4Runner would be a great apocalypse vehicle.

Thanks. Definitely buying a new old car lol...a dinosaur. But, I have to say, for 2021 it has all the necessary tech (car play, auto climate control, safety sense) plus LEDs! So a nice combination of old school durability / dependability and some new tech. And of course the resale value

Does it replace the Odyssey? I don't know. I just got it because I wanted it and had money saved, truth be told.

Maybe my wife will take a liking to it (she's already a bit excited for the addition). Maybe it replaces the 335i (hi Gurgie), or maybe its just an extravagant 3rd car winter car solution. Not sure yet.

Looks like its been more or less claimed by my wife...

So unload the Odyssey & 335i and get your 911? 

[Hannibalsmith]

Just put down a deposit on a new addition to the family fleet

You've been all over the place looking at stuff, I think. 

4Runner?

Yah...2021 TRD Off Road...in Barcelona Red no less

Congrats.  This is to replace the Odyssey?  While it's expensive, and what some would consider 'outdated', I think the fact that it's still one of the top-selling midsize SUV's speaks volumes about how good it is.  People seem to be drawn to the 'old school' SUV experience that it offers over something more modern like a Pilot, Explorer, or Santa Fe.

You really get the feeling that if the world ended, and you needed to get the heck out of town in a hurry, a 4Runner would be a great apocalypse vehicle.

Thanks. Definitely buying a new old car lol...a dinosaur. But, I have to say, for 2021 it has all the necessary tech (car play, auto climate control, safety sense) plus LEDs! So a nice combination of old school durability / dependability and some new tech. And of course the resale value

Does it replace the Odyssey? I don't know. I just got it because I wanted it and had money saved, truth be told.

Maybe my wife will take a liking to it (she's already a bit excited for the addition). Maybe it replaces the 335i (hi Gurgie), or maybe its just an extravagant 3rd car winter car solution. Not sure yet.

Looks like its been more or less claimed by my wife...

So unload the Odyssey & 335i and get your 911? 

Sort of the plan. But that combo won't get me into any decent 911 that would have to be a daily.

Been looking at the manual M3 again...

[Gurgie]

Just put down a deposit on a new addition to the family fleet

You've been all over the place looking at stuff, I think. 

4Runner?

Yah...2021 TRD Off Road...in Barcelona Red no less

Congrats.  This is to replace the Odyssey?  While it's expensive, and what some would consider 'outdated', I think the fact that it's still one of the top-selling midsize SUV's speaks volumes about how good it is.  People seem to be drawn to the 'old school' SUV experience that it offers over something more modern like a Pilot, Explorer, or Santa Fe.

You really get the feeling that if the world ended, and you needed to get the heck out of town in a hurry, a 4Runner would be a great apocalypse vehicle.

Thanks. Definitely buying a new old car lol...a dinosaur. But, I have to say, for 2021 it has all the necessary tech (car play, auto climate control, safety sense) plus LEDs! So a nice combination of old school durability / dependability and some new tech. And of course the resale value

Does it replace the Odyssey? I don't know. I just got it because I wanted it and had money saved, truth be told.

Maybe my wife will take a liking to it (she's already a bit excited for the addition). Maybe it replaces the 335i (hi Gurgie), or maybe its just an extravagant 3rd car winter car solution. Not sure yet.

Looks like its been more or less claimed by my wife...

So unload the Odyssey & 335i and get your 911? 

Sort of the plan. But that combo won't get me into any decent 911 that would have to be a daily.

Been looking at the manual M3 again...

M2?

[Hannibalsmith]

Been looking at the manual M3 again...

M2?

Nah...needs to be somewhat practical. I kinda like the M3 but it would have to be specced out exactly how I want it (like my 335): Base, IMGreen, sunroof, manual, orange interior, black calipers.

I don't know really though...

[Hannibalsmith]

Don’t worry. By the time you decide cars will be electric amd you’ll be priced out of the used market 

yup

[KD]

Just put down a deposit on a new addition to the family fleet

You've been all over the place looking at stuff, I think. 

4Runner?

Yah...2021 TRD Off Road...in Barcelona Red no less

Congrats.  This is to replace the Odyssey?  While it's expensive, and what some would consider 'outdated', I think the fact that it's still one of the top-selling midsize SUV's speaks volumes about how good it is.  People seem to be drawn to the 'old school' SUV experience that it offers over something more modern like a Pilot, Explorer, or Santa Fe.

You really get the feeling that if the world ended, and you needed to get the heck out of town in a hurry, a 4Runner would be a great apocalypse vehicle.

Thanks. Definitely buying a new old car lol...a dinosaur. But, I have to say, for 2021 it has all the necessary tech (car play, auto climate control, safety sense) plus LEDs! So a nice combination of old school durability / dependability and some new tech. And of course the resale value

Does it replace the Odyssey? I don't know. I just got it because I wanted it and had money saved, truth be told.

Maybe my wife will take a liking to it (she's already a bit excited for the addition). Maybe it replaces the 335i (hi Gurgie), or maybe its just an extravagant 3rd car winter car solution. Not sure yet.

I can relate to this sentiment. It's simply an itch that needs scratching. 

I'm glad you pulled the trigger.  Congrats! 

[Gurgie]

Don’t worry. By the time you decide cars will be electric amd you’ll be priced out of the used market 

Aren't we just a ray of sunshine this morning...   

Blue still open? I was hoping to get out this weekend up to Mont Ste Marie, but they announced last night that they're done for the year... Tremblant it planning on staying open until the 18th apparently. And then our local hill (where I crashed last week) is planning on opening for the weekend... might throw the skis in the SLK with the roof down & go make some afternoon turns   

[Hannibalsmith]

Just put down a deposit on a new addition to the family fleet

You've been all over the place looking at stuff, I think. 

4Runner?

Yah...2021 TRD Off Road...in Barcelona Red no less

Congrats.  This is to replace the Odyssey?  While it's expensive, and what some would consider 'outdated', I think the fact that it's still one of the top-selling midsize SUV's speaks volumes about how good it is.  People seem to be drawn to the 'old school' SUV experience that it offers over something more modern like a Pilot, Explorer, or Santa Fe.

You really get the feeling that if the world ended, and you needed to get the heck out of town in a hurry, a 4Runner would be a great apocalypse vehicle.

Thanks. Definitely buying a new old car lol...a dinosaur. But, I have to say, for 2021 it has all the necessary tech (car play, auto climate control, safety sense) plus LEDs! So a nice combination of old school durability / dependability and some new tech. And of course the resale value

Does it replace the Odyssey? I don't know. I just got it because I wanted it and had money saved, truth be told.

Maybe my wife will take a liking to it (she's already a bit excited for the addition). Maybe it replaces the 335i (hi Gurgie), or maybe its just an extravagant 3rd car winter car solution. Not sure yet.

I can relate to this sentiment. It's simply an itch that needs scratching. 

I'm glad you pulled the trigger.  Congrats! 

Thanks...now it still needs to be ordered and such so it may be a few months before I actually take delivery. I really really had to scratch

[Gurgie]

Don’t worry. By the time you decide cars will be electric amd you’ll be priced out of the used market 

Aren't we just a ray of sunshine this morning...   

Blue still open? I was hoping to get out this weekend up to Mont Ste Marie, but they announced last night that they're done for the year... Tremblant it planning on staying open until the 18th apparently. And then our local hill (where I crashed last week) is planning on opening for the weekend... might throw the skis in the SLK with the roof down & go make some afternoon turns   

Barely. Looks like 12 runs.

Tremblant was down to 51 the other day... 34 as of this morning 

[Gurgie]

Heard a great quote from Dwight Yoakam this morning...

"The internet has made us the most informed society, but the least thoughtful"

[Hannibalsmith]

Heard a great quote from Dwight Yoakam this morning...

"The internet has made us the most informed society, but the least thoughtful"

I don't buy this quote.

Those who were thoughtful before the internet, continue to be so, as a proportion of the population.

Those who were uninformed prior to the internet, are much more informed, but continue to be thoughtless.

[Gurgie]

Heard a great quote from Dwight Yoakam this morning...

"The internet has made us the most informed society, but the least thoughtful"

I don't buy this quote.

Those who were thoughtful before the internet, continue to be so, as a proportion of the population.

Those who were uninformed prior to the internet, are much more informed, but continue to be thoughtless.

Actually I think it was "less thoughtful" now that I re-read what I wrote... 

[Scaerio]

International Transgender Day of Visibility
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Transgender_Day_of_Visibility

 

 

[bridgecity]

Neighbour is selling his 2000 Camaro SS convertible if anyone is interested. 56k kms. He’s got it listed on Kijiji, just search for it in SK and you’ll find it. Pics are crap but he said he’ll be posting some better ones.  Cool car for sure.

[BWII]

Kid was running on the treadmill just now...music blasting...Panama...VH 1984...still sounds good today...but DAMN that's a long time ago.  I was a kid when I bought that CD when it came out...30 seven years ago...
And now...

[BWII]

Crap all seasons on FWD > than new all seasons on RWD. 

Had to push the Mustang back in the garage this AM, so kid took the truck to work.

"You'll have to put the winter tires back on the Sonic to give mom a ride to work!" (looking like he was willing to be late to help me out)

JC, don't worry about it, just go.

Bah...I swear these things were worse when new.  They're at the wear bars, and I had no problem backing out of the driveway and going down the alley.  What snow.  FWD FTW!