Posted by Ben on November 14th, 2009
Supposedly the ?! combo has been around since the 60′s, even had a key for it on some typewriters. So where did it go from then to now?
Talking about The Culture of the Interrobang | GOOD
Is the combination question mark and exclamation point a sign of the times?
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Posted by Ben on November 14th, 2009
New bike
. Because sometimes when you break your old one you get to replace it! Been on a few rides with it so far, the bumpier the better. Still trying to get used to how it handles in close quarters but that’s part of the fun.
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Posted by Ben on June 2nd, 2009
Still feeling like I need more riding and climbing, I set out on the standard ride around the lake. I then decided it wouldn’t be enough. Hooked it to the north to add some time & hills through Interlocken. Ride profile adds about 5 miles, and <<some>> climbing. Let’s just face it, we can all use more climbing
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Posted by Ben on May 30th, 2009

Ben at Lookout Mountain
With my two massive rides back to back looming ominously on the horizon, I’m trying to find enough time to train . I made out for bit from the casa to Golden, riding up Lookout Mountain then home. Almost fiddy miles, lots of time out enjoying the day. Ride profile is below. I just might make it through the 500 miles in a week!
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Posted by Ben on September 4th, 2008
So I just finished a road loop around the lake. It is almost maybe starting to feel like I’m supposed to be out riding those things again. Nice little 12.6 mile loop tonight. Hopefully I can step it up a leetle on the weekend.
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Posted by Ben on September 1st, 2008
Did a combo ride (by two counts) today around Standley lake. Combination of dirt and roads – also combined two different rides I do in the area. Josh and KT joined me for the fun.
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Posted by Ben on July 19th, 2008
At the top of Lee Hill Rd. on my bike. Fourth or fifth ride this year – OUCH! Map to follow shortly – I hope I make it back over old stage
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Posted by Ben on April 10th, 2008
I was looking for a regular picture of a target – you know, like the the logo for the store. Then I found this mixed in with the scandal about how they are “misusing” social networks, blogosphere blah blah. However I found/borrowed this pic – it makes me smile. Poor little kid though – I hate when that happens.

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Posted by Ben on February 29th, 2008
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Posted by Ben on February 29th, 2008

OK – I hate the traditional Ford Taurus. So much that I added it to the cars I will not drive with Hertz. Someone told me the new ones are “comparable” to the new Ford Edge (fun to drive). That someone is mistaken. I will admit the “new” Taurus is a dramatic improvement from the traditional ones that resemble a sperm whale. I was kinda fun to drive. Reasonable pickup (not reasonalble to put it in the “fun to drive category”), cornered well and wasn’t terrible in the fuel consumption realm. Had the boyz and I had a desire to head into NYC this weekend we could have easily fit 6 into the thing. Once I am confident the old Taurus’s are out of service with the rental companies, perhaps I will remove it from my “do not drive” list.
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