tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post1906218690017894394..comments2023-12-28T21:22:10.935-07:00Comments on Jill Outside: Experiment gone awryJill Homerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02983065990450931943noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-69589141416576965742008-01-29T16:22:00.000-07:002008-01-29T16:22:00.000-07:00Your blog makes me miss the snow so much.Your blog makes me miss the snow so much.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-46503702529662237822008-01-29T07:32:00.000-07:002008-01-29T07:32:00.000-07:00You know Geoff, I caught that mistake as soon as I...You know Geoff, I caught that mistake as soon as I posted my comment. Perhaps Jill can make YOU dinner for a change...God knows you're earned it. How does Goldfish Cracker Casserole sound? lolAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-403909483490999782008-01-28T23:03:00.000-07:002008-01-28T23:03:00.000-07:00vw Dave wrote:"First off, I gotta say Jill that Ge...vw Dave wrote:<BR/><BR/>"First off, I gotta say Jill that Geoff is Mister Fixit! Do you pay him by the hour? Perhaps Sushi is payment enough!"<BR/><BR/>problem is, I made the sushi for her so somehow this just doesn't all seem to add up.Geoffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03238385683129822240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-78275611311573620512008-01-28T18:43:00.000-07:002008-01-28T18:43:00.000-07:00Jill, I have to apologize, but please know that I ...Jill, I have to apologize, but please know that I do it with a smile and also a bit of a chuckle. As I read your post this morning I couldn't help but smile and laugh. I immediately had a very vivid vision in my mind of you frantically running down that trail to retrieve your wayward pannier. Anyway, I'm happy to hear that all turned out well. Sorry that the experiment didn't meet your expectations. I guess the last thing I'm wondering about is how the front rack worked out. I feel like such an ass.<BR/><BR/>Ride On Jill! and as always...<BR/><BR/>Nigity - "Keep a smile in your heart."Vitohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01277306434031774094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-28765488909814900362008-01-28T14:17:00.000-07:002008-01-28T14:17:00.000-07:00First off, I gotta say Jill that Geoff is Mister F...First off, I gotta say Jill that Geoff is Mister Fixit! Do you pay him by the hour? Perhaps Sushi is payment enough! He is the certainly a handy guy and makes for a perfect Pit Crew Partner. You know, you might want to pace yourself during the Iditarod to be one half hour ahead of him at all times. You'd break down, he'd catch up... make a tool or bike tube drop, then be off into the swirling snows whilst you finish your repair. You fix the Pugster, hop on the Big Rig, catch up ... pass him, break down, and the whole damn scenario plays out once again. Hopefully NOT, Jill says. Hopefully not indeed. <BR/><BR/>No, you'll be fine, I shouldn't even joke about it because it might just come to pass. If it does, it's not my fault. End of story. Doug, on the other hand, is totally responsible for pushing you down Pannier Lane at breakneck speed. lol Noooo, just joking Doug. I'd been on the edge of my seat with that suggestion for weeks, but didn't dare to post it. You dared, and you paid for it. Sucka. All joshing aside, I wouldn't have thought about the mechanics of panniers and how difficult it would be to push the bike with those boxes sticking out on Pugsters rear end. Pushing is hard enough when there IS clearance. Jill, I think it's all clear that you know what the heck you're doing. Perhaps we should just keep our yappers shut and enjoy the ride ... 'er ... that is ... enjoy your ride. : )Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-31213266229492863812008-01-28T14:12:00.001-07:002008-01-28T14:12:00.001-07:00Oh I feel so bad now... Eek! We actually thought...Oh I feel so bad now... Eek! We actually thought afterwards that you probably want to avoid them around drifted snow when they will sometimes smash into a drift and fall-off and sometimes just foofff through. You never know.<BR/><BR/>Still... thanks for sorting that one out for us.<BR/><BR/>There is a theory that paniers give you a softer landing when you come of sideways?<BR/><BR/>I can also account that they make the bike very difficult to pick up again after a long day.Trepid Explorerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06071442052388717266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-58871725723007241642008-01-28T14:12:00.000-07:002008-01-28T14:12:00.000-07:00or some dental floss, or your nasal spray.or some dental floss, or your nasal spray.Juanchohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01283672346601878803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-59822638206754341952008-01-28T12:35:00.000-07:002008-01-28T12:35:00.000-07:00At least you didn't have a laptop in the pannier. ...At least you didn't have a laptop in the pannier. Or a tennis bracelet. Or a WMD. Or a baby.Dr. Loganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16542493767359114575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-23151798286391357602008-01-28T12:24:00.000-07:002008-01-28T12:24:00.000-07:00Hi Jill,I wanted to let you know that I think your...Hi Jill,<BR/>I wanted to let you know that I think your blog is awesome. I look forward to reading it every day. I don't know what other blogs you follow. But, I wanted to let you know about the Science of Sport. http://scienceofsport.blogspot.com/It is written by two sports scientists and they are currently doing a series on exercise in the cold. I thought it could be interesting and useful. Good luck!<BR/>E.C.<BR/>St. Louis, MOAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-76245222242727847942008-01-28T12:06:00.000-07:002008-01-28T12:06:00.000-07:00I am in the same boat as you are trying to figure ...I am in the same boat as you are trying to figure this stuff out for the first time. But a a word to the wise. Try pushing your loaded bike in untouched snow and less than perfect trail conditions. Both of which you are going to encounter. I can guarantee you that you will not want those things constantly hitting your legs as you push. And the angle at which you would have to push so that they do not bonk your legs is going to be very uncomfortable and tiring. Also be very careful and cautious running them upfront. The extra weight makes handling the bike very different and once again try pushing you loaded bike with the extra weight upfront. It is not fun! Good Luck..........Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-27120058686669189152008-01-28T11:16:00.000-07:002008-01-28T11:16:00.000-07:00patience grasshoppah...patience grasshoppah...Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04565341440837608907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-51122277409805346842008-01-28T11:00:00.000-07:002008-01-28T11:00:00.000-07:00hi i came over here from fat cyclist - i hail from...hi i came over here from fat cyclist - i hail from malta, i've only been in snow 3 times in my life, so i don't have the foggiest idea what it's like to do what you're doing, and it certainly seems quite daunting to say the least, but was wondering why u don't use clipless pedalsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-28355943570809712942008-01-28T09:33:00.000-07:002008-01-28T09:33:00.000-07:00Excellent post. I have done the same thing and my...Excellent post. I have done the same thing and my heart was pounding as you saw your pack off in the distance. I knew it was your pack before you blogged it. Ahh, the journey is the best part!Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02216182791364504629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-58661915984257503362008-01-28T08:24:00.000-07:002008-01-28T08:24:00.000-07:00So thats why those rear seatpost bags came about. ...So thats why those rear seatpost bags came about. Nothing beats first hand experience. I kinda wish I had your contitions to test with. <BR/><BR/>I totally understand the overprepared-ness of gear packing. My packs are practically a rolling bike shop. <BR/> <BR/>I'm curious what all you've got packed in your gear bags, and what I'm forgetting to pack in mine. <BR/><BR/>I think I'll write mine all out and see what I end up with. Simple as possible but no simpler.<BR/><BR/>On a side note, have you played with using vapor barriers in your clothing systems? I'm having mixed results, but I think I'm still overdressing.<BR/><BR/>DGNeve_r_esthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13329919180492986371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-42021406626492597722008-01-28T07:40:00.000-07:002008-01-28T07:40:00.000-07:00Whew, you one lucky girl.Good to find out what doe...Whew, you one lucky girl.<BR/>Good to find out what doesn't work. Sushi always works.Bensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12589549450495962640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-54650128364583603442008-01-28T07:24:00.000-07:002008-01-28T07:24:00.000-07:00Sorry, but I had to chuckle at your misfortune. Wh...Sorry, but I had to chuckle at your misfortune. What an influence I am. I feel like I owe you an apology. I always warn people not to follow my lead. I just try to do what works for me. The pannier idea definitely is not an original idea for me. Dave Gray (Surly employee and one of the designers of the Pugsley)won the AH135 last year with a front rack and panniers, frame bag, and a seatpost mounted rear rack.Doughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09090802854306112252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-49681793782601582212008-01-28T06:12:00.000-07:002008-01-28T06:12:00.000-07:00Your adventures make anything we even try to attem...Your adventures make anything we even try to attempt down here look like absolutely nothing, Jill. You are definitely hard-core and tough. Sorry I've been away so long. I needed a break. I'm happily catching up now.Malliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13186936683465162035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-36508200241676028892008-01-28T05:15:00.000-07:002008-01-28T05:15:00.000-07:00in the UK you can get panniers made by a company c...in the UK you can get panniers made by a company called Carradice which I use - they clamp on to the rack really well<BR/>http://www.carradice.co.uk/usa/index.html<BR/>and <BR/>http://sheldonbrown.com/harris/bags/images/fittings.jpg<BR/><BR/>don't know if you can get them delivered or if you've already tried them.<BR/><BR/>UK is rather different - 1/2" of snow is rare!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09038234481163251902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18615538.post-23532379893644597842008-01-28T04:55:00.000-07:002008-01-28T04:55:00.000-07:00Two words: dummy cordA simple piece of nylon or ot...Two words: dummy cord<BR/><BR/>A simple piece of nylon or other cord tied onto the pannier and then onto the rack. Little piece of string is all it is. Gives a big tug when the "dummy" sets in. We use 'em in the Army so Soldiers don't lost their weapons (and other stuff) when they fall asleep.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com