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KGB thanks, it was as

tmccarthy0 — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 14:08:32 +0000

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KGB thanks, it was as beautiful a ride as the Idaho Panhandle ride without the extra 30 miles and minus the 6 huge climbs, but we'll be doing that one next year again too, even if I have to ride in the van part of the way back.

The Firehouse and OffRamp -

Elusive Trope — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 06:47:43 +0000

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The Firehouse and OffRamp - some memories. But Kurt reminds me of the Belltown's Crocodile (how could I forget the Croc) and Eliot Smith before Goodwill Hunting. Most of the audience seated on the floor and listening in awe, shhhhing the few people in the back who had the audacity to carry on a conversation during his set. His performance was like this

Beautiful. I love Georgetown

kgb999 — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 06:35:08 +0000

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Beautiful. I love Georgetown lake.

Super cool to see your travelogues slowly meandering across territory I tend to traverse far too rapidly ... especially considering how beautiful it is. There is something very different about quickly traveling from beautiful spot to beautiful spot versus immersing yourself in the journey.

Jealous in an entirely pleasant way.

Love, love, love The 5 Point

tmccarthy0 — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 06:27:52 +0000

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Love, love, love The 5 Point we were there for dinner and drinks after Bumbershoots last Monday!

I really miss the Firehouse, that was my favorite place for years, the greatest bands came to the Firehouse, and I miss the OffRamp although I think some incarnation of it remains. I worked there during the late 80's early '90's while at the U. That place was fun and of course that is where I got my first taste of Nirvana, just before Subpop produced that first single. Kurt was a mere 16, he couldn't even drink, and I never could figure out how they legally allowed him into the club! But I didn't ask questions, it was probably the coolest place I ever worked, I knew it even then. Suddenly the music exploded and we'd been listening to those bands for a year or so before they hit it big, Soundgarden, PealJam, Nirvana, etc.

I should say that the motto

Elusive Trope — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 06:02:43 +0000

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I should say that the motto of Five Points is one of my favorites: Alcoholics Serving Alcoholics Since 1929.

now i'm thinking of all of

Elusive Trope — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 05:58:51 +0000

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now i'm thinking of all of the seattle haunts. owl n thistle, alibi room, the pink room, the tractor tavern, george and dragon, the red door, the dubliner, murphy's, and the infamous and wonderous dive Five Points

I'd forgotten you went to

tmccarthy0 — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 05:41:04 +0000

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I'd forgotten you went to WWU, I love Bellingham, that town is fantastic. Mt. Baker is so beautiful, I've ridden there one time, some of those hills are killer. Well if you ever get back home to visit, shoot me an email, we'll go to lunch or dinner and have some beers.

as a western washington

Elusive Trope — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 05:05:12 +0000

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as a western washington university grad, i've spent some days in Bellingham. Whatcom County is one the more beautiful regions of country. Just doing a trip to Mt Baker would be enough.

And now I'm stuck in the midwest. The last few days of overcast and drizzle has reminded me of the Northwest. Feeling a bit homesick.

But yes lets have a shout out for the support team - those unsung heroes (most of which, unlike me as paid staff, are volunteers). And a shout out for those who bust their rumps literally pedaling mile after mile, day after day.

The smelter rising in the

tmccarthy0 — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 04:53:50 +0000

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The smelter rising in the background is my personal favorite, such a depiction of Western Montana and the mining heritage that goes with her.

We've done a few rides on the island and on the 18th we are riding to raise money for Hospice of Whatcom County, we start in Bellingham of course and head to Blaine and down the coast through Birch Bay and back to Bellingham, another terrific ride.

Yes getting out and about in the country is fabulous, our Vermont cycling trip was canceled because of floods, but we are pre-registered and paid up for next year!

I did wonder if that picture was of you, the support team is important and the rides wouldn't be as great without that support team.

First let me say that the

Elusive Trope — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 04:44:04 +0000

In reply to Cycling the Pintlers -- The Rolling Stones of Rides - Photo Montage

First let me say that the photo with the smelter is indeed awesome.

Second, I spent a number of years supporting a cycling bike rides for the American Lung Association in Washington, mostly the Trek Tri-Island

Whatever the cause, getting out and raising funds for worthy causes while touring the landscape of this great country is never a bad idea.

(* this is not me in case anyone was wondering - i was always in support driving the vehicles with all the luggage and supplies)