your moms like a big mac...full of fat and worth 1 dollar
Yo momma so ugly when she joined an ugly contest, they said, "Sorry, No Professionals."
Yo momma so ugly she looks out the window and got arrested for mooning.
Yo momma so ugly just after she was born, her mother said, "What a treasure!" and her father said, "Yes, let's go bury it."
Yo momma so ugly they didn't give her a costume when she tried out for Star Wars.
Yo momma so ugly she gets 364 extra days to dress up for Halloween.
Yo momma so ugly her mom had to be drunk to breast feed her.
Yo momma so ugly she made an onion cry.
Yo momma so ugly she is very successful at her job: Being a scarecrow.
Yo momma so ugly I heard that your dad first met her at the pound.
Yo momma so ugly they push her face into dough to make gorilla cookies.
Yo momma so ugly they filmed, "Gorillas in the Mist," in her shower.
Yo momma so ugly when she walks into a bank, they turn off the surveillence cameras.
Yo momma so ugly her mom had to tie a steak around her neck to get the dogs to play with her.
Yo momma so ugly when she walks down the street in September, people say ,"Damn, is it Halloween already?"
Yo momma so ugly the government moved Halloween to her birthday.
Yo momma so ugly that if ugly were bricks she'd have her own projects.
Yo momma so ugly they pay her to put her clothes on in strip joints.
Yo momma so ugly when they took her to the beautician it took 12 hours...for a quote!
Yo momma so ugly she tried to take a bath the water jumped out!
Yo momma so ugly she looks out the window and gets arrested!
Yo momma so ugly even Rice Krispies won't talk to her!
Yo momma so ugly for Halloween she trick or treats on the phone!
Yo momma so ugly the psychiatrist makes her lie facedown.
Yo momma so ugly she turned Medusa to stone!
Yo momma so ugly that when she cries the tears run down the back of her head because they're afraid of her face!!
Yo momma so ugly that her face will make a freight train take a dirt road!
Yo momma so ugly the NHL banned her for life.
Yo momma so ugly, she walked into taco bell and they all ran for the border!
Yo momma so ugly people go ask her for Halloween.
Yo momma so ugly that when she sits in the sand on the beach, cats try to bury her.
Yo momma so ugly she scares the roaches away.
Yo momma so ugly that your father takes her to work with him so that he doesn't have to kiss her goodbye.
Yo momma so fat, when she turns around, people give her a welcome back party!
Yo momma so fat she saw a yellow bus full of white kids and said, "STOP THAT TWINKIE!! "
Yo momma so fat, when she runs she makes the cd played skip, at the radio station!!!
Yo momma so fat, when she went out side in a red dress, everyone yelled, "HEY, KOOL-AID!"
Yo momma fat she jumped up in the air and got stuck.
Yo momma is so fat her waist size is equator!
Yo momma so fat she went bungee jumping and went strait to hell!
Yo momma so fat shes on both side of the family.
Yo momma so fat when she walks around in Texas in high heels, she strikes oil!
Yo momma so fat, the last time she saw 90210 was on the scale!
Yo momma so fat that when God said, "Let there be light," he told her to move her fat ole *** over!
Yo momma so fat she fell in love and broke it.
Yo momma so fat when her beeper goes off, people thought she was backing up.
Yo momma so fat even Bill Gates couldn't pay for her liposuction!
Yo momma so fat she wakes up in sections!
Yo momma so fat when she goes to an amusement park, people try to ride HER!
Yo momma so fat when she lies on the beach no one else gets sun!
Yo momma so fat she's got more chins than a Hong Kong phone book!
Yo momma so fat she has a wooden leg with a kickstand!
Yo momma so fat when she gets on the scale it says, "To be continued."
Yo momma so fat her nickname is, "DAY-UM!"
Yo momma so fat she eats Wheat Thicks.
Yo momma so fat we're in her right now.
Yo momma so fat people jog around her for exercise.
Yo momma so fat, she went to the movies and sat next to everyone.
Yo momma so fat she has been declared a natural habitat for Condors.
Yo mamma so fat, you have to roll over twice to get off her...
Yo momma so fat she was floating in the ocean and Spain claimed her for the new world.
Yo momma so fat she lay on the beach and people run around yelling, "Free Willy!"
Yo momma so fat when you get on top of her your ears pop!
Yo momma so fat when she has sex, she has to give directions!
Yo momma so fat, she goes to a resturant, looks at the menu and says, "Okay!"
Yo momma so fat when she wears a yellow raincoat, people say, "Taxi!"
Yo momma so fat she had to go to Sea World to get baptized.
Yo momma so fat, she got to iron her pants on the driveway.
Yo momma so fat I've known her all my life ... and I still haven't seen ALL of her!
Yo momma so fat she put on her lipstick with a paint-roller.
Yo momma so fat she got to pull down her pants to get into her pockets.
Yo momma so fat when she tripped over on 4th Ave, she landed on 12th.
Yo momma so fat when she bungee jumps, she brings down the bridge too.
Yo momma so fat the highway patrol made her wear, "Caution! Wide Turn."
Yo momma so fat when she sits around the house, she SITS AROUND THE HOUSE!
Yo momma so fat when she steps on a scale, it read, "One at a time, please."
Yo momma so fat when she sits on my face I can't hear the stereo.
Yo momma so fat her neck looks like a pair of hot dogs!
Yo momma so fat she's got her own area code!
Yo momma so fat she looks like she's smuggling a Volkswagen!
Yo momma so fat God couldn't light Earth till she moved!
Yo momma so fat NASA has to orbit a satellite around her!
Yo momma so fat, whenever she goes to the beach the tide comes in!
Yo momma so fat when she plays hopscotch, she goes New York, L.A., Chicago...
Yo momma so fat she's got Amtrak written on her leg.
Yo momma so fat , her legs are like spoiled milk - white %26amp; chunky!
Yo momma so fat I had to take a train and two buses just to get on the *****'s good side!
Yo momma so fat she sat on a quarter and a booger shot out of George Washington's nose.
Yo momma so fat she was mistaken for God's bowling ball!
Yo momma so fat when she bungee jumps she goes straight to hell!
Yo momma so fat that her senior pictures had to be arial views!
Yo momma so fat she fell and made the Grand Canyon!
Yo momma so fat she sat on the beach and Greenpeace threw her in!
Yo momma so fat that when she hauls ***, she has to make two trips!
Yo momma so fat her belly button's got an echo.
Yo momma so fat even her clothes have stretch marks!
Yo momma so fat she has to use a VCR as a beeper!
Yo momma so fat she uses a pillow case as a sock.
Yo momma so fat she broke her leg, and gravy poured out!
Yo momma so fat when she rides in a hot air balloon, it looks like she's wearin tights!
Yo momma so fat they have to grease the bath tub to get her out!
Yo momma so fat she has a run in her blue-jeans!
Yo momma so fat her blood type is ragu.
Yo momma so fat they use the elastic in her underwear for bungee jumping
Yo momma so fat she has to buy two airline tickets.
Yo momma so fat that when I tried to drive around her I ran out of gas.
Yo momma so fat the animals at the zoo feed her.
Yo momma so fat when she dances at a concert the whoelband skips!
Yo momma so fat she stands in two time zones.
Yo momma so fat you have to grease the door frame and hold a twinkie on the other side just to get her through.
Yo momma so fat when the ***** goes to an all you can eat buffet, they have to install speed bumps.
Yo momma so fat that she can't tie her own shoes.
Yo momma so fat sets off car alarms when she runs.
Yo momma so fat she can't reach her back pocket.
Yo momma so fat when she wears a Malcomn-X T-shirt, helicopters try to land on her back!
Yo momma so fat she uses redwoods to pick her teeth.
Yo momma so fat the only pictures you have of her are satellite pictures.
Yo momma so fat she put on some BVD's and by the time they reached her waist they spelled out boulevard.
Yo momma so fat she stepped on a rainbow and made Skittles.
Yo momma so fat she uses a mattress for a tampon.
Yo momma so fat she hoola-hooped the super bowl.
Yo momma so fat they tie a rope around her shoulders and drag her through a tunnel when they want to clean it.
Yo momma so fat when she got hit by a bus, she said, "Who threw that rock?"
Yo momma so fat when she stands in a left-turn lane it gives her the green arrow!
Yo momma so fat she uses I-95 for a Slip 'n Slide.
Yo momma so fat that when whe was born, she gave the hospital stretch marks.
Yo momma so fat the National Weather Agency has to assign names to her farts!
Yo momma so fat we went to the drive-in and didn't have to pay because we dressed her as a Chevrolet.
Yo momma so fat she was Miss Arizona -- class Battleship.
Yo momma so fat she accidently got a 757 caught in her teeth.
Yo momma so fat to her, "light food," means under 4 Tons!
Yo momma so fat she went on a date with high heels on and came back with sandals!
Yo momma so fat and stupid, her waist size is larger than her IQ!
Yo momma so fat she was zoned for commercial development.
Yo momma so fat she won, "Miss Bessie the Cow 94."
Yo momma so fat she has her own brand of jeans: FA - FatAss Jeans.
Yo momma so stupid, she studied for a drug test!
Yo momma so stupid, she thought, "Wu Tang" was an African orange drink!
Yo momma so stupid she hears it's chilly outside so she gets a bowl.
Yo momma so stupid she got locked in a grocery store and starved!
Yo momma so stupid that she tried to put M%26amp;M's in alphabetical order!
Yo momma so stupid she could trip over a cordless phone!
Yo momma so stupid she sold her car for gasoline money!
Yo momma so stupid she bought a solar-powered flashlight!
Yo momma so stupid she thinks a quarterback is a refund!
Yo momma so stupid she took a ruler to bed to see how long she slept.
Yo momma so stupid when she read on her job application to not write below the dotted line she put, "O.K."
Yo momma so stupid she stole free bread.
Yo momma so stupid she makes Beavis and Butt-Head look like Nobel Prize winners.
Yo momma so stupid she sits on the TV, and watches the couch!
Yo momma so stupid she bought a videocamera to record cable tv shows at home.
Yo momma so stupid she took an umbrella to see Purple Rain.
Yo momma so stupid it took her 2 hours to watch 60 minutes.
Yo momma so stupid when she saw the NC-17 (under 17 not admitted) sign, she went home and got 16 friends.
Yo momma so stupid she told everyone that she was, "Illegitiment" because she couldn't read.
Yo momma so stupid that she puts lipstick on her head just to make-up her mind.
Yo momma so stupid you have to dig for her IQ!
Yo momma so stupid she took a cup to see Juice.
Yo momma so stupid she asked you, "What is the number for 911?"
Yo momma so stupid she got stabbed in a shoot out.
Yo momma so stupid she took a spoon to the superbowl.
Yo momma so stupid she called Dan Quayle for a spell check.
Yo momma so stupid she stepped on a crack and broke her own back.
Yo momma so stupid she thought she needed a token to get on Soul Train.
Yo momma so stupid when asked on an application, "Sex?" she marked, "M, F and sometimes Wednesday too."
Yo momma so stupid she took the Pepsi challenge and chose Jif.
Yo momma so stupid when you stand next to her you hear the ocean!
Yo momma so stupid she thinks Fleetwood Mac is a new hamburger at McDonalds!
Yo momma so stupid that she thought Boyz II Men was a day care center.
Yo momma so stupid when she went to take the 44 bus, she took the 22 twice instead.
Yo momma so stupid she jumped out the window and went up.
Yo momma so stupid she thought a quarterback was an income tax refund.
Yo momma so stupid she took a umbrella to see Purple Rain.
Yo momma so stupid that under, "Education," on her job application, she put, "Hooked on Phonics."
Yo momma so stupid she put out the cigarette butt that was heating your house.
Yo momma so stupid she watches, "The Three Stooges" and takes notes.
Yo momma so stupid was born on Independence Day and can't remember her birthday.
Yo momma so stupid she thought gangrene was another golf course.
Yo momma so stupid that she went to a Clippers game to get a hair cut.
Yo momma so stupid, she couldn't read an audio book.
Yo momma so stupid it take her a month to get rid of the 7 day itch.
Yo momma so stupid she stands up on an empty bus.
Yo momma so stupid it take her a week to get rid of a 24 hourr virus.
Yo momma so stupid it take her a day to cook a 3 minute egg.
Yo momma so stupid she has to ask for help to use hamburger helper .
Yo momma so stupid she went to Disney World and saw a sign that said "Disney World - Left" so she went home.
Yo momma so stupid she asked me what kind of jeans I had on and I said, "Guess" so she said, "Levi's."
Yo momma so old, she has Jesus' beeper number!
Yo momma so old, her social security number is 1!
Yo momma so old, she older than yo grandma!
Yo momma so old that when God said let the be light, she hit the switch!
Yo momma so old that when she was in school, there was no history class.
Yo momma so old, she owes Jesus 3 bucks!
Yo momma so old she's in Jesus's yearbook!
Yo momma so old she has a picture of Moses in her yearbook.
Yo momma so old her birth certificate says expired on it.
Yo momma so old she knew Burger King while he was still a prince.
Yo momma so old she was a waitress at the Last Supper.
Yo momma so old she ran track with dinosaurs.
Yo momma so old her birth certificate is in Roman numerals.
Yo momma so old when she reads the bible she reminisces.
Yo momma so old she sat behind Jesus in the third grade.
Yo momma so old and stupid she knew the Virgin Mary when she was 10 and said, "Li'l Mary will never amount to anything".
Yo momma so old she was Jesus Wet Nurse.
Yo momma so old shes blind from the big bang.
Yo momma so old even God calls her mother!
Yo momma so poor, she bounces food stamps!!
Yo momma so poor, she can't afford to live in a two story Cheerio box!
Yo momma so poor she can't afford to pay attention!
Yo momma so poor when I ring the doorbell I hear the toilet flush!
Yo momma so poor she went to McDonald's and put a milkshake on layaway.
Yo momma so poor your family ate cereal with a fork to save milk.
Yo momma so poor burglars break in her house and leave money.
Yo Momma so poor she can't afford the o or the r.
Yo Momma so poor when I saw her kicking a can down the street, I asked her what she was doing, and she said, "Moving."
Yo Momma so poor when she goes to KFC, she has to lick other people's fingers!
Yo Momma so poor when I ring the doorbell she says, "DING!"
Yo Momma so poor her face is on the front of a food stamp.
Yo Momma is so poor when she heard about the last supper she thought she had ran out of food stamps.
Yo Momma so poor she was in K-Mart with a box of Hefty bags. I said, "What ya doin'?" She said, "Buying luggage."
Yo Momma so poor she drives a peanut.
Yo Momma so poor she waves around a popsicle stick and calls it air conditioning.
Yo Momma so poor she does drive by shootings on the bus.
Yo Momma so poor you put RoundUp on the weeds and she said, "There goes breakfast, lunch, and dinner!"
Yo Momma so poor you asked her where the facilities were, and she said, "Pick a corner, any corner."
Yo Momma so poor I walked into your house and 3 roaches tripped me %26amp; tried to take my wallet!
Do you know the story about the little old woman that lives in a shoe? Well, Yo mama so poor she live in a flip flop!
Yo momma like a shot gun, two cocks and she blows!
Yo momma like Domino's pizza -- Something for nothing.
Yo momma like spoiled milk, fat and chunky!
Yo momma like cake mix, 15 servings per package!
Yo momma like a bowling ball: She's picked up, fingered, and thrown in the gutter.
Yo momma like a Toyota: "Oh what a feelin'!"
Yo momma like Orange Crush: "Good Vibrations!"
Yo momma like a hockey team...changes her pads every three periods!
Yo momma like chinese food: sweet, sour and cheap!
Yo momma is like a racing car...chick burned four rubbers in one night.
Yo momma like castlebury stew: servings are family size.
Yo mommas teeth are so yellow, traffic slows down when she smiles!
Yo mommas teeth are so yellow, she spits butter!
Yo mommas teeth are so yellow, I can't believe its not butter.
Yo mama jokes?
Great. Have any jokes for people's DEAD mothers?
Reply:nice! but you forgot my favorite: yo mamas so fat when she fell down, she rocked herself to sleep tryin to get back up!
Reply:you momma so fat when god said let there be light he had to ask her to move
yo momma so stupid she tried to arrange m'n'ms in alphabetical order
yo momma so stupid she tripped over a cordless phone
yo momma so stupid she ran up to a bus and said "where's the creme filling?"
yo momma so fat she uses semi wheels as buttons
Reply:Yo mama so nasty, when we talked on the phone i got an ear infection.
Yo mama so hairy, she body doubles for cousin It.
Yo mama underarms so hairy she looks like she got Don king in a headlock.
You daddy like KFC cause it has more breast and less grease than yo mama.
Reply:nice jokes but did you have to write that much one 2 five would of been enough and hear is one for you :your mumma is so dumb that she thought subway made trains
Reply:Sweeeeeeet. Hey I got a couple
Yo mama is sooooooooo fat that instead of signing up for weight watchers she signs up for whale watchers as the whale
Yo mama is so fat that when she cuts herself shaving marshmellow fluff comes out.
Yo mama is so fat that when she went to the doctor for a blood test they found bacon bits in her blood.
Reply:I loved the Yo Mama Jokes on the Robot Chicken Star Wars Special.
It was Skywalker against Darth Vader and Skywalker says
"Yo mama is so dumb, she kept saying 'Are not!' to R2!"
Get it? 'R2'
and then;
"Yo momma's so stupid, she thought Jar Jar came with pickles pickles"
"I said yo momma's so fat, Jabba the Hutt said DAAAAAMN!"
Reply:not bad
Reply:Yo momma so black she can go to a funeral butt naked and still be properly dressed!
Reply:i love these......so many, though.
Reply:LOL nice not bad at all
Where did u find this?
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Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Funny joke!?
A fellow was ordered to lose 75 pounds, due to VERY serious health risks. As he wondered how in the heck he would ever do it, he ran across an ad in the newspaper for a guaranteed weight loss program. "Guaranteed my ***", he thought to himself, but desperate, he calls them up and subscribes to the 3 day 10 pound weight loss program.
The next day there is a knock at his door and when he answers, there stands before him a voluptous, athletic, beautiful babe dressed in nothing but a pair of running shoes and a sign around her neck. She introduces herself as a representative of the weight loss company.
The sign reads, "If you can catch me you can have me!"
Without a second thought he takes off after her. A few miles later, huffing and puffing, he finally catches her and has his way with her.
After they are through and she leaves, he thinks to himself, "I like the way this company does business."
The same girl shows up for the next two days and the same thing happens. On the fourth day he weighs himself and is delighted to find he has lost ten pounds, as promised.
So, he calls the company and orders from them their 5 day/ 20 pound program. As expected, the next day there's a knock at the door and there stands the most stunningly beautiful, sexy woman he has ever seen in his life, wearing nothing but running shoes and a sign around her neck that reads, "If you can catch me, you can have me."
He's after her in a shot. This girl is in great shape and it takes a while to catch her, but when he does, it's worth every cramp and wheeze. She is by far the best he's ever had. For the next four days, the same routine happens and much to his delight on the fifth day, he weighs himself and found he has lost another twenty pounds as promised!
He decides to go for broke and calls the company to order the 7 day/50 pound loss program. "Are you sure," asks the representative on the phone, "this is our most rigorous program..." "Absolutely," he replies. "I haven't felt this great in years!"
The next day there is a knock at the door and when he opens it he finds Richard Simmons standing there wearing nothing but pink racing spikes and a sign around his neck that reads, "If I catch you, I can have you!"
Funny joke!?
omg if that dude isn't gay i'm sure he lost more than 50 pounds.
great joke!
Reply:oh that's the best
Reply:this was here a couple days back but still good :]
Reply:funny joke
Reply:Funny
Reply:LMAO THAT IS SO FUNNY!!
Reply:i likey
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The next day there is a knock at his door and when he answers, there stands before him a voluptous, athletic, beautiful babe dressed in nothing but a pair of running shoes and a sign around her neck. She introduces herself as a representative of the weight loss company.
The sign reads, "If you can catch me you can have me!"
Without a second thought he takes off after her. A few miles later, huffing and puffing, he finally catches her and has his way with her.
After they are through and she leaves, he thinks to himself, "I like the way this company does business."
The same girl shows up for the next two days and the same thing happens. On the fourth day he weighs himself and is delighted to find he has lost ten pounds, as promised.
So, he calls the company and orders from them their 5 day/ 20 pound program. As expected, the next day there's a knock at the door and there stands the most stunningly beautiful, sexy woman he has ever seen in his life, wearing nothing but running shoes and a sign around her neck that reads, "If you can catch me, you can have me."
He's after her in a shot. This girl is in great shape and it takes a while to catch her, but when he does, it's worth every cramp and wheeze. She is by far the best he's ever had. For the next four days, the same routine happens and much to his delight on the fifth day, he weighs himself and found he has lost another twenty pounds as promised!
He decides to go for broke and calls the company to order the 7 day/50 pound loss program. "Are you sure," asks the representative on the phone, "this is our most rigorous program..." "Absolutely," he replies. "I haven't felt this great in years!"
The next day there is a knock at the door and when he opens it he finds Richard Simmons standing there wearing nothing but pink racing spikes and a sign around his neck that reads, "If I catch you, I can have you!"
Funny joke!?
omg if that dude isn't gay i'm sure he lost more than 50 pounds.
great joke!
Reply:oh that's the best
Reply:this was here a couple days back but still good :]
Reply:funny joke
Reply:Funny
Reply:LMAO THAT IS SO FUNNY!!
Reply:i likey
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What to wear to a casual Christmas party?
My husband is having there Christmas party at Main event. Where we will be bowling playing games racing race cars and who knows what else. Anyway I'm planing to wear jeans but not a clue on what kind of top or shoes. 1st time to mean the boss and everyone in the office. So I want to look gooood but not overly done up?
What to wear to a casual Christmas party?
I live in the south, too, so I understand how the weather can be this time of year. Layering is a great way to plan for any type of weather. Find a nice button up type shirt or even perhaps a cotton v-neck that you can wear with a nice jacket if it's cold that day. Nice jeans or khakis would be a good choice. If you're going to be playing games, bowling, wear comfortable, supportive shoes with good socks- leave the heels at home.
Reply:top, a really cute sweater
shoes, maybe some cute nice sneakers?
lol ok maybe a cute flowy top if its warmer? http://www.forever21.com/product.asp?cat...
Reply:Something funky and fun....maybe some red cowgirl boots and a cute red sweater.
Reply:Wear dark jeans. Dark jeans look more dressy than light jeans. As for the top, wear a gold sweater. It dresses up a little without sacrificing comfort. You can accessorize to look nice but can always take them off if you are bowling. As for shoes, go ahead and wear sneakers but make them more like street shoes than athletic wear. Slim black street shoes would be nice.
Reply:Some black slacks, Red blouse not too fancy or a red sweater, add a Christmas pin and I would find some black casual flat shoes.
Reply:A little black dress never fails for any occasion
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What to wear to a casual Christmas party?
I live in the south, too, so I understand how the weather can be this time of year. Layering is a great way to plan for any type of weather. Find a nice button up type shirt or even perhaps a cotton v-neck that you can wear with a nice jacket if it's cold that day. Nice jeans or khakis would be a good choice. If you're going to be playing games, bowling, wear comfortable, supportive shoes with good socks- leave the heels at home.
Reply:top, a really cute sweater
shoes, maybe some cute nice sneakers?
lol ok maybe a cute flowy top if its warmer? http://www.forever21.com/product.asp?cat...
Reply:Something funky and fun....maybe some red cowgirl boots and a cute red sweater.
Reply:Wear dark jeans. Dark jeans look more dressy than light jeans. As for the top, wear a gold sweater. It dresses up a little without sacrificing comfort. You can accessorize to look nice but can always take them off if you are bowling. As for shoes, go ahead and wear sneakers but make them more like street shoes than athletic wear. Slim black street shoes would be nice.
Reply:Some black slacks, Red blouse not too fancy or a red sweater, add a Christmas pin and I would find some black casual flat shoes.
Reply:A little black dress never fails for any occasion
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SPD Pedals for Road Bicycling?
I'm a former road racer (15 years ago) looking to get back into cycling on a recreational level. I'm trying to decide on a pedal/shoe system. I used to have Time pedals so I am used to the hardcore option of cleats and walking around like a pigeon. I would do it again (probably with LOOK), except that I see that SPD's with mountain bike shoes and recessed cleats look pretty good, pretty stable. I'd like to go ahead with this option except I'm worried that the SPD platform looks really small and I wonder if eventually I will get tired of the lessor foot support. The guys I ride with now all have road systems, but I'm all about comfort at this point.
My goals are recreational riding and maybe a doing a century one or twice a year, absolutely no racing (or even hardcore sprinting) anymore for me.
SPD Pedals for Road Bicycling?
Yeah they are fine.
I use both a recessed mtb style shoe and a normal road shoe.(both on spd cleats). If I was competing I would stay with the road cleats. There is little difference in performance. I prefer the SPD's nowdays. Find them easier to clip into and pull out of in an emergency. The modern shoes spread the load evening out the foot support
I use the normal road shoes mostly. (The recessed walking shoes are a bit bulkier around the heal.) I don't need to walk around much normally.
If walking around a bit or touring I go for the recessed shoe makes life so much easier.
I've put some 20 000 miles on the SPD's and they are still going strong
Reply:Just a post-question note. I bought a pair of Pearl Isumi shoes (mountain) and SPD cleats and I have been very happy with them over about 3 rides and maybe 50 miles. Can't feel any "hot spots." Thanks again for the help on my question. Report It
Reply:Because of the small platform of SPDs, they are prone to giving uncomfortable hotspots in the foot. A stiff shoe will alleviate this problem but doesn't always work completely for everybody. My biggest observation in my experience is that about 80-90% of the people who fall down while clipped in at a stop sign (not counting clipless newbies) were using SPDs (road and MTB versions). SPD-SL, which is similar to Look, doesn't have that problem. SPDs are very versatile but there are issues that you should consider when deciding on a pedal.
As far as shoes, Sidis have the best fit if you have slim feet but they have some sole flex. Carnacs have bigger toe boxes and very stiff soles. My faves are DMTs, which work for wide feet and are super stiff soled, lightweight and less expensive than the other two.
Reply:I'm a very casual rider myself, and use SPDs on both a mountain and my road bike... Perhaps more telling, I use them in Spinning class - I've been pleased with them for all uses so far. There seems to be a wide variety of "road like" shoes that allow you to use the recessed SPD cleat; I use a pretty sneaker-like shimano shoe for all my riding - it's served well so far.
Reply:I have found that with a stiff enough shoe, the pedal (or platform) doesn't matter as much...
I prefer the DuraAce SPD SL (similar in design to the Time or Look pedals), but several of my friends like the basic SPD style on both their mountain bikes and road bikes...
I also like my Crank Brothers Eggbeaters on my mountain bike...
So, as long as you have a good shoe and your bike is set up correctly for you, then I say go for whatever pedal you like otherwise...
Reply:If your looking for SPD with a platform Try the Shimano PD-424. They have a resin cage around the pedal. I use them on my Bacchetta High Racer (Recumbent) and I use the Sidi MTB shoes with the recessed cleats.
The nice thing about the PD-424 is the resin cage is replaceable and removable so if you decide too, you can use just the pedal. Either way you won't have walking problems.
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My goals are recreational riding and maybe a doing a century one or twice a year, absolutely no racing (or even hardcore sprinting) anymore for me.
SPD Pedals for Road Bicycling?
Yeah they are fine.
I use both a recessed mtb style shoe and a normal road shoe.(both on spd cleats). If I was competing I would stay with the road cleats. There is little difference in performance. I prefer the SPD's nowdays. Find them easier to clip into and pull out of in an emergency. The modern shoes spread the load evening out the foot support
I use the normal road shoes mostly. (The recessed walking shoes are a bit bulkier around the heal.) I don't need to walk around much normally.
If walking around a bit or touring I go for the recessed shoe makes life so much easier.
I've put some 20 000 miles on the SPD's and they are still going strong
Reply:Just a post-question note. I bought a pair of Pearl Isumi shoes (mountain) and SPD cleats and I have been very happy with them over about 3 rides and maybe 50 miles. Can't feel any "hot spots." Thanks again for the help on my question. Report It
Reply:Because of the small platform of SPDs, they are prone to giving uncomfortable hotspots in the foot. A stiff shoe will alleviate this problem but doesn't always work completely for everybody. My biggest observation in my experience is that about 80-90% of the people who fall down while clipped in at a stop sign (not counting clipless newbies) were using SPDs (road and MTB versions). SPD-SL, which is similar to Look, doesn't have that problem. SPDs are very versatile but there are issues that you should consider when deciding on a pedal.
As far as shoes, Sidis have the best fit if you have slim feet but they have some sole flex. Carnacs have bigger toe boxes and very stiff soles. My faves are DMTs, which work for wide feet and are super stiff soled, lightweight and less expensive than the other two.
Reply:I'm a very casual rider myself, and use SPDs on both a mountain and my road bike... Perhaps more telling, I use them in Spinning class - I've been pleased with them for all uses so far. There seems to be a wide variety of "road like" shoes that allow you to use the recessed SPD cleat; I use a pretty sneaker-like shimano shoe for all my riding - it's served well so far.
Reply:I have found that with a stiff enough shoe, the pedal (or platform) doesn't matter as much...
I prefer the DuraAce SPD SL (similar in design to the Time or Look pedals), but several of my friends like the basic SPD style on both their mountain bikes and road bikes...
I also like my Crank Brothers Eggbeaters on my mountain bike...
So, as long as you have a good shoe and your bike is set up correctly for you, then I say go for whatever pedal you like otherwise...
Reply:If your looking for SPD with a platform Try the Shimano PD-424. They have a resin cage around the pedal. I use them on my Bacchetta High Racer (Recumbent) and I use the Sidi MTB shoes with the recessed cleats.
The nice thing about the PD-424 is the resin cage is replaceable and removable so if you decide too, you can use just the pedal. Either way you won't have walking problems.
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Clubpenguin questions?
How many sled racing tracks r ther?
-2-3-4-6
wat is the name of the big fish in Ice Fising?
How do u get a Pin?
Wat day does the paper come out?
How dus the pink puffle play?
-Blows Bubbles-skips with a skipping rope-Flies around wearing a properller cap-Rolls a ball around
Wich game has a shark in it?
Wich of these rooms dusent hav a game in it?
-Book room-Pet Shop-Loge Attic-Beach
Wat item is thrown out of the truck in level 4 of Bean Counters?
Wat item is always hiddin in a different place in the clothing catolog everymonth?
-the red scarf-the green running shoes-the viking helmet-the chef hat
Wat is the name of captin rockhoppers ship?
-The Swift swimmer-The Voyage-The Ice Breaker-The Migrator
Wich colour of puffle can catch on fire?
Wich of these games has a shark in it?
jet pack adven-cart surfr-macala-sled racing
Which of these rooms dont hav music in bakround?coffee,club,pizza,pet
wich room has a cookoo clok?
wat room can u find old copies of penguin times?
Clubpenguin questions?
4
mullet
hover over it and step on it
thursday
skipping rope
ice fishing
beach
flower pot
viking helmet
the migrator
black
jet pack
pet shop
ski lodge
bioler room.
wow long amount of questions, hope this helps :)
btw i asked my bro for the answers he loves club penguin lol.
Reply:Do you know the answers ?
Reply:hubba bubba bubblegum
Reply:Wow you ask alot of questions!
Reply:lol
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-2-3-4-6
wat is the name of the big fish in Ice Fising?
How do u get a Pin?
Wat day does the paper come out?
How dus the pink puffle play?
-Blows Bubbles-skips with a skipping rope-Flies around wearing a properller cap-Rolls a ball around
Wich game has a shark in it?
Wich of these rooms dusent hav a game in it?
-Book room-Pet Shop-Loge Attic-Beach
Wat item is thrown out of the truck in level 4 of Bean Counters?
Wat item is always hiddin in a different place in the clothing catolog everymonth?
-the red scarf-the green running shoes-the viking helmet-the chef hat
Wat is the name of captin rockhoppers ship?
-The Swift swimmer-The Voyage-The Ice Breaker-The Migrator
Wich colour of puffle can catch on fire?
Wich of these games has a shark in it?
jet pack adven-cart surfr-macala-sled racing
Which of these rooms dont hav music in bakround?coffee,club,pizza,pet
wich room has a cookoo clok?
wat room can u find old copies of penguin times?
Clubpenguin questions?
4
mullet
hover over it and step on it
thursday
skipping rope
ice fishing
beach
flower pot
viking helmet
the migrator
black
jet pack
pet shop
ski lodge
bioler room.
wow long amount of questions, hope this helps :)
btw i asked my bro for the answers he loves club penguin lol.
Reply:Do you know the answers ?
Reply:hubba bubba bubblegum
Reply:Wow you ask alot of questions!
Reply:lol
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Funny joke!?
A fellow was ordered to lose 75 pounds, due to VERY serious health risks. As he wondered how in the heck he would ever do it, he ran across an ad in the newspaper for a guaranteed weight loss program. "Guaranteed my ***", he thought to himself, but desperate, he calls them up and subscribes to the 3 day 10 pound weight loss program.
The next day there is a knock at his door and when he answers, there stands before him a voluptous, athletic, beautiful babe dressed in nothing but a pair of running shoes and a sign around her neck. She introduces herself as a representative of the weight loss company.
The sign reads, "If you can catch me you can have me!"
Without a second thought he takes off after her. A few miles later, huffing and puffing, he finally catches her and has his way with her.
After they are through and she leaves, he thinks to himself, "I like the way this company does business."
The same girl shows up for the next two days and the same thing happens. On the fourth day he weighs himself and is delighted to find he has lost ten pounds, as promised.
So, he calls the company and orders from them their 5 day/ 20 pound program. As expected, the next day there's a knock at the door and there stands the most stunningly beautiful, sexy woman he has ever seen in his life, wearing nothing but running shoes and a sign around her neck that reads, "If you can catch me, you can have me."
He's after her in a shot. This girl is in great shape and it takes a while to catch her, but when he does, it's worth every cramp and wheeze. She is by far the best he's ever had. For the next four days, the same routine happens and much to his delight on the fifth day, he weighs himself and found he has lost another twenty pounds as promised!
He decides to go for broke and calls the company to order the 7 day/50 pound loss program. "Are you sure," asks the representative on the phone, "this is our most rigorous program..." "Absolutely," he replies. "I haven't felt this great in years!"
The next day there is a knock at the door and when he opens it he finds Richard Simmons standing there wearing nothing but pink racing spikes and a sign around his neck that reads, "If I catch you, I can have you!"
Funny joke!?
HAHAHAHA that is a GREAT!!!!! joke i love that but its kinda gross but funny!
credot
The next day there is a knock at his door and when he answers, there stands before him a voluptous, athletic, beautiful babe dressed in nothing but a pair of running shoes and a sign around her neck. She introduces herself as a representative of the weight loss company.
The sign reads, "If you can catch me you can have me!"
Without a second thought he takes off after her. A few miles later, huffing and puffing, he finally catches her and has his way with her.
After they are through and she leaves, he thinks to himself, "I like the way this company does business."
The same girl shows up for the next two days and the same thing happens. On the fourth day he weighs himself and is delighted to find he has lost ten pounds, as promised.
So, he calls the company and orders from them their 5 day/ 20 pound program. As expected, the next day there's a knock at the door and there stands the most stunningly beautiful, sexy woman he has ever seen in his life, wearing nothing but running shoes and a sign around her neck that reads, "If you can catch me, you can have me."
He's after her in a shot. This girl is in great shape and it takes a while to catch her, but when he does, it's worth every cramp and wheeze. She is by far the best he's ever had. For the next four days, the same routine happens and much to his delight on the fifth day, he weighs himself and found he has lost another twenty pounds as promised!
He decides to go for broke and calls the company to order the 7 day/50 pound loss program. "Are you sure," asks the representative on the phone, "this is our most rigorous program..." "Absolutely," he replies. "I haven't felt this great in years!"
The next day there is a knock at the door and when he opens it he finds Richard Simmons standing there wearing nothing but pink racing spikes and a sign around his neck that reads, "If I catch you, I can have you!"
Funny joke!?
HAHAHAHA that is a GREAT!!!!! joke i love that but its kinda gross but funny!
credot
CYCLISTS - (Pic) What do you think of my new road bike?
Check pic:
http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o197/...
For those experienced and seasoned riders, what do you think of my new road bike? 2nd hand it was $420 for the bike, shoes, helmet, pedals, computer etc. It's aluminium, not carbon. It's a 9 speed.
Your crit would depend on what I use it for. I bought it as I'd like to be a racing demon. There's a major cycle race, 109km, in March that I want to train for. So I guess it's not for casual cruises among the flower beds at the park. I want to learn to ride, and fast.
Concerns I have are (as posted previously) :
- the seat anhialates my butt
- I can't seem to go fast enough on straights
- I can't go up hills, the smallest gear setting is SO tough
- it might not be the lightest bike, kind of on the heavy side
Did I make a mistake choosing a road bike? A mountain bike with road tyres would be so much safer, easier to control, more familiar. Any thoughts or comments to all of the above?
Thanks :)
CYCLISTS - (Pic) What do you think of my new road bike?
I actually think you got a pretty sweet deal -- it's a real nice bike! Definitely check out your local bike shop though, and talk to them about getting a new seat. As for the issue with the gears/going up hills -- just give it some time and practice, practice, practice. As you become more of a seasoned rider (it'll happen quicker than you think!) the strain of getting up those hills will definitely ease up a bit. (I ride everyday, but if I even skip just 1 week, wow -- my body and my bike start not getting along at all.) I think you made the right choice. Enjoy it to the fullest, and ride as much as you can. =)
Reply:Here is what I see taking a look at the picture.
1. The seat is crazy high. Unless it is an optical illusion, it appears the seat is at least 6 inches higher than your handlebars. That is way too great a differential and should be incredibly uncomfortable to ride. Additionally, the bike will feel quite unstable in this configuration. I imagine you feel as if you have all of your weight on your hands and arms as you ride. If the seat really needs to be this high, you probably have too small a frame size.
2. Looks as if the steering tube was cut off pretty short. Thus, if you seat needs to be this high, there is no real easy way to raise the handlebars without buying some hardware.
3. You have the seat pointed downward. This will tend to throw all of your weight onto your hands and arms, as well. It will also make you feel as if you are constantly slipping forward off the seat.
When you get the seat to the proper height, you really want it to be pretty level from front to back. I know many menfolk think they are protecting their jewels by tipping the seat forward, but it really doesn't work. Set it level.
I'd really recommend a trip to a local bicycle shop to get them to help you get the bike set up properly.
Regarding how slow the bike seems, you need to remember the bike doesn't win the race. It merely carries the rider to victory (or ignonomy, as the case may be). You need to get yourself into shape if you want to be competitive. If you are serious about racing, you need to educate yourself about getting in shape. I suggest you go buy Joe Friel's "The Cyclist Training Bible." It is a great book to introduce you to bicycle racing.
Finally, did you buy the wrong sort of bike? Well, if you want to do a road race, you need a road bike. Showing up at a road race with a mountain bike (even with road tires) would be like showing up at a gun fight with a butter knife. On the other hand, if you are planning to enter a mountain bike race in March, you certainly did buy the wrong bike.
I think you'll find when you get the bike set up properly for yourself that it'll feel much better, you'll go faster and feel more stable.
Hope this helps.
Reply:It is a good deal on a good starter bike
I couldnt go up hill very well when I got my 2007 Allez Pro
LOL
I was used to the mt. bike gears on my Epic
After about a thousand miles in these s. az high desert mountains, I find the opposite.
When I get back on the Epic off road, the big ring doesnt seam big enough.
On the straights, learn to spin, train in the big ring as much as you can.
Weight, not light but it will do till you get your income tax and get a new Tarmac HEEHE
Try a body geometry seat from specialized I use them on all my bikes and have not had a sore but t yet
Good luck
Reply:i hate anything to do with riding on the road. your wasting your time
Reply:Some adjustment will help . Seat ? Try it out and tilt it . It will be good and nice fast ride for really good price . Nothing wrong about the gearing in this bike , I personally like it ! Tough gearing is good for you in this bike if you want to be racing demon ! By the way , this is the best way to devolop racing style and it will not take long to you to live with this gearing if you ride enough . This bike I think will help you to be much stronger and faster cyclist !
Reply:Your bike looks very nice!
Try changing to a more comfortable saddle. It might help.
You will need to improve your leg power and endurance to be fast on straights.
Roadbikes are really hard for climbing when at low speeds.
Try increasing your cadence around 80-90 rpm at your lowest gear when climbing and you will see the difference. It is easier to climb at higher speeds.
It is ok for a training bike. Light bikes greatly lighten up your wallet and bank account. If you are going to be serious in cycling then I think that it is time for you to invest in lighter bikes.
Reply:The bike is fine for your needs, but it is not set up correctly, which is the main reason that you are having problems. At first glance the saddle is too high, which is typical of many beginners. You have the front of the saddle tilted down. The saddle should be basically level fore and aft. Sit on the saddle and put the heels of your feet on the pedals. You should be able to back pedal and just be able to keep your heels on the pedals at the bottom of the pedal stroke. Adjust your saddle downward until you can do this. This will give you a better starting point from which to make further adjustments to the bike's setup.
Ideally you should take the bike to a good LBS and have them set it up correctly for you. That is the best thing that you can do to improve both your performance and comfort. If you prefer to set the bike up yourself, expect that it will take years, and much trial and error to get it set up correctly.
Reply:A few quick comments.
Even if you lowered the seat some from the picture, the bike looks like it would be way to small for you. That will in turn make the bike hard to handle and very inefficient. Also, if the seat post is pulled out too far, it could cause the seat post to fail and break.
I would make sure the bike fits you properly before worrying about the saddle too much. While different saddles fit people differently, if your bike is too small and you are leaning to far down to reach the handlebars, any saddle will be uncomfortable.
What kind of hills are you riding on. The bigger the hill, the lower the gear. The lowest gear is the big ring in front and the smallest gear in the back. When riding around on flat ground, experiment with the different gears to see what is easier and harder. You will go faster with a larger gear, but it will make it harder to climb hills.
If you are worried at all, go to a local bike shop (not Wal-mart or other big-box stores) and get their opinion.
Good luck.
Reply:Given your height I would have started trying around a 58 cm standard sized frame.(measured centre of pedals to top of seat post). It is always hard to tell from a pic especially when it is a compact frame with a tapering top tube. This one looks a smaller than that.
There are many ways to get the saddle the right height. If your pelvis rocks even a little you are too high. If you can lock you knee straight clipped in and on the saddle then your ankle should be bent as far past 90 degrees as possible.
The saddle should be as close to level as possible erring slightly towards front down. It does look narrow for a newbie, change it. Get a print of your sit bones (ischial tuberosities) by sitting on carbon paper or play doh (on a hard surface) this will help getting the right width. A good set of knicks (shorts) wouldn't go astray either.
Flip your stem it is a simple job.(You might have room for a spacer ,but don't count on it.) Five Allen head screws.(retighten the one on top first) This will raise your bars a bit and reduce the weight on your arms. It will also tend to take weight off you peritoneum. Bending your back more will also help. A straight back does not equal good cycling posture.
If this doesn't get you to the stage where you are reasonably comfortable then changing to a longer steeper stem should get you closer. If your still having trouble then your talking forks then frame.
Good luck. If you can get it to fit it was a great buy.
Reply:Your butt will adapt, make sure the seat is tilted DOWN a couple of degrees.
If the smallest gear is tough, and you want to ride fast, suck it up and get in shape.
You should be able to change your gearing if you want to go faster (like in the 40mph or faster zone), but the consequences can be brutal for inexperienced riders...what do you really need to prove?
Road bikes turn really fast, and are sketchy at high speeds for inexperienced riders.
Mountain bikes are more user friendly, and you can get any kind of workout that you like.
Who cares how much it weighs, just go out and crank!
Reply:It looks like an out and out road bike. Maybe you wanted a touring bike instead? 9 speeds? Did you mean 14? This is for super fit people who would still zoom up the hill and not miss the extra gears. I've been left for dust by road racing people when we get to the hills. It doesn't look too heavy to me.
As for saddles, a good shop will let you try out saddles. You need to do a couple of miles to see if you will get on with a particular saddle. The alu frame is rigid and this transmits more of the shocks to you.
Reply:First of all, the bike is way to small for you. The frame looks to be about a 53cm. If you are 6'3", you will need a bigger frame. It's not just about raising of lowering the seat. The entire bike must fit, this includes the top tube, stem height, handlebar width, and stem length. Otherwise you will be too cramped or the bike will be unsafe. Go here and check out how to measure yourself correctly...
http://www.coloradocyclist.com/bikefit/
Also, from the picture, your seat should be level, not pointing downward.
It also looks like the rear wheel is rubbing against the frame. That could be slowing you down too. I've never heard of the Omega Vortex. It could be a department store frame. It looks like you have nice wheels and components, so you may be able to switch them over to a new frame.
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http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o197/...
For those experienced and seasoned riders, what do you think of my new road bike? 2nd hand it was $420 for the bike, shoes, helmet, pedals, computer etc. It's aluminium, not carbon. It's a 9 speed.
Your crit would depend on what I use it for. I bought it as I'd like to be a racing demon. There's a major cycle race, 109km, in March that I want to train for. So I guess it's not for casual cruises among the flower beds at the park. I want to learn to ride, and fast.
Concerns I have are (as posted previously) :
- the seat anhialates my butt
- I can't seem to go fast enough on straights
- I can't go up hills, the smallest gear setting is SO tough
- it might not be the lightest bike, kind of on the heavy side
Did I make a mistake choosing a road bike? A mountain bike with road tyres would be so much safer, easier to control, more familiar. Any thoughts or comments to all of the above?
Thanks :)
CYCLISTS - (Pic) What do you think of my new road bike?
I actually think you got a pretty sweet deal -- it's a real nice bike! Definitely check out your local bike shop though, and talk to them about getting a new seat. As for the issue with the gears/going up hills -- just give it some time and practice, practice, practice. As you become more of a seasoned rider (it'll happen quicker than you think!) the strain of getting up those hills will definitely ease up a bit. (I ride everyday, but if I even skip just 1 week, wow -- my body and my bike start not getting along at all.) I think you made the right choice. Enjoy it to the fullest, and ride as much as you can. =)
Reply:Here is what I see taking a look at the picture.
1. The seat is crazy high. Unless it is an optical illusion, it appears the seat is at least 6 inches higher than your handlebars. That is way too great a differential and should be incredibly uncomfortable to ride. Additionally, the bike will feel quite unstable in this configuration. I imagine you feel as if you have all of your weight on your hands and arms as you ride. If the seat really needs to be this high, you probably have too small a frame size.
2. Looks as if the steering tube was cut off pretty short. Thus, if you seat needs to be this high, there is no real easy way to raise the handlebars without buying some hardware.
3. You have the seat pointed downward. This will tend to throw all of your weight onto your hands and arms, as well. It will also make you feel as if you are constantly slipping forward off the seat.
When you get the seat to the proper height, you really want it to be pretty level from front to back. I know many menfolk think they are protecting their jewels by tipping the seat forward, but it really doesn't work. Set it level.
I'd really recommend a trip to a local bicycle shop to get them to help you get the bike set up properly.
Regarding how slow the bike seems, you need to remember the bike doesn't win the race. It merely carries the rider to victory (or ignonomy, as the case may be). You need to get yourself into shape if you want to be competitive. If you are serious about racing, you need to educate yourself about getting in shape. I suggest you go buy Joe Friel's "The Cyclist Training Bible." It is a great book to introduce you to bicycle racing.
Finally, did you buy the wrong sort of bike? Well, if you want to do a road race, you need a road bike. Showing up at a road race with a mountain bike (even with road tires) would be like showing up at a gun fight with a butter knife. On the other hand, if you are planning to enter a mountain bike race in March, you certainly did buy the wrong bike.
I think you'll find when you get the bike set up properly for yourself that it'll feel much better, you'll go faster and feel more stable.
Hope this helps.
Reply:It is a good deal on a good starter bike
I couldnt go up hill very well when I got my 2007 Allez Pro
LOL
I was used to the mt. bike gears on my Epic
After about a thousand miles in these s. az high desert mountains, I find the opposite.
When I get back on the Epic off road, the big ring doesnt seam big enough.
On the straights, learn to spin, train in the big ring as much as you can.
Weight, not light but it will do till you get your income tax and get a new Tarmac HEEHE
Try a body geometry seat from specialized I use them on all my bikes and have not had a sore but t yet
Good luck
Reply:i hate anything to do with riding on the road. your wasting your time
Reply:Some adjustment will help . Seat ? Try it out and tilt it . It will be good and nice fast ride for really good price . Nothing wrong about the gearing in this bike , I personally like it ! Tough gearing is good for you in this bike if you want to be racing demon ! By the way , this is the best way to devolop racing style and it will not take long to you to live with this gearing if you ride enough . This bike I think will help you to be much stronger and faster cyclist !
Reply:Your bike looks very nice!
Try changing to a more comfortable saddle. It might help.
You will need to improve your leg power and endurance to be fast on straights.
Roadbikes are really hard for climbing when at low speeds.
Try increasing your cadence around 80-90 rpm at your lowest gear when climbing and you will see the difference. It is easier to climb at higher speeds.
It is ok for a training bike. Light bikes greatly lighten up your wallet and bank account. If you are going to be serious in cycling then I think that it is time for you to invest in lighter bikes.
Reply:The bike is fine for your needs, but it is not set up correctly, which is the main reason that you are having problems. At first glance the saddle is too high, which is typical of many beginners. You have the front of the saddle tilted down. The saddle should be basically level fore and aft. Sit on the saddle and put the heels of your feet on the pedals. You should be able to back pedal and just be able to keep your heels on the pedals at the bottom of the pedal stroke. Adjust your saddle downward until you can do this. This will give you a better starting point from which to make further adjustments to the bike's setup.
Ideally you should take the bike to a good LBS and have them set it up correctly for you. That is the best thing that you can do to improve both your performance and comfort. If you prefer to set the bike up yourself, expect that it will take years, and much trial and error to get it set up correctly.
Reply:A few quick comments.
Even if you lowered the seat some from the picture, the bike looks like it would be way to small for you. That will in turn make the bike hard to handle and very inefficient. Also, if the seat post is pulled out too far, it could cause the seat post to fail and break.
I would make sure the bike fits you properly before worrying about the saddle too much. While different saddles fit people differently, if your bike is too small and you are leaning to far down to reach the handlebars, any saddle will be uncomfortable.
What kind of hills are you riding on. The bigger the hill, the lower the gear. The lowest gear is the big ring in front and the smallest gear in the back. When riding around on flat ground, experiment with the different gears to see what is easier and harder. You will go faster with a larger gear, but it will make it harder to climb hills.
If you are worried at all, go to a local bike shop (not Wal-mart or other big-box stores) and get their opinion.
Good luck.
Reply:Given your height I would have started trying around a 58 cm standard sized frame.(measured centre of pedals to top of seat post). It is always hard to tell from a pic especially when it is a compact frame with a tapering top tube. This one looks a smaller than that.
There are many ways to get the saddle the right height. If your pelvis rocks even a little you are too high. If you can lock you knee straight clipped in and on the saddle then your ankle should be bent as far past 90 degrees as possible.
The saddle should be as close to level as possible erring slightly towards front down. It does look narrow for a newbie, change it. Get a print of your sit bones (ischial tuberosities) by sitting on carbon paper or play doh (on a hard surface) this will help getting the right width. A good set of knicks (shorts) wouldn't go astray either.
Flip your stem it is a simple job.(You might have room for a spacer ,but don't count on it.) Five Allen head screws.(retighten the one on top first) This will raise your bars a bit and reduce the weight on your arms. It will also tend to take weight off you peritoneum. Bending your back more will also help. A straight back does not equal good cycling posture.
If this doesn't get you to the stage where you are reasonably comfortable then changing to a longer steeper stem should get you closer. If your still having trouble then your talking forks then frame.
Good luck. If you can get it to fit it was a great buy.
Reply:Your butt will adapt, make sure the seat is tilted DOWN a couple of degrees.
If the smallest gear is tough, and you want to ride fast, suck it up and get in shape.
You should be able to change your gearing if you want to go faster (like in the 40mph or faster zone), but the consequences can be brutal for inexperienced riders...what do you really need to prove?
Road bikes turn really fast, and are sketchy at high speeds for inexperienced riders.
Mountain bikes are more user friendly, and you can get any kind of workout that you like.
Who cares how much it weighs, just go out and crank!
Reply:It looks like an out and out road bike. Maybe you wanted a touring bike instead? 9 speeds? Did you mean 14? This is for super fit people who would still zoom up the hill and not miss the extra gears. I've been left for dust by road racing people when we get to the hills. It doesn't look too heavy to me.
As for saddles, a good shop will let you try out saddles. You need to do a couple of miles to see if you will get on with a particular saddle. The alu frame is rigid and this transmits more of the shocks to you.
Reply:First of all, the bike is way to small for you. The frame looks to be about a 53cm. If you are 6'3", you will need a bigger frame. It's not just about raising of lowering the seat. The entire bike must fit, this includes the top tube, stem height, handlebar width, and stem length. Otherwise you will be too cramped or the bike will be unsafe. Go here and check out how to measure yourself correctly...
http://www.coloradocyclist.com/bikefit/
Also, from the picture, your seat should be level, not pointing downward.
It also looks like the rear wheel is rubbing against the frame. That could be slowing you down too. I've never heard of the Omega Vortex. It could be a department store frame. It looks like you have nice wheels and components, so you may be able to switch them over to a new frame.
skin problems
What do you think of my new poem. i wrote it from an experience of mine at a pagan may festival.?
Magic and Rhythm
The magic was in the air that night.
She could smell it as she entered the circle where the people gathered.
She were preparing for the main ritual of the festival.
She removed her shoes and felt the cool spring grass beneath her shoes,
She closed her eyes and felt the slight breeze.
The horn was blown to call forth the rest.
A few moments later, the opening came.
The ritual was long, though it seemed to last only a moment.
She took it all in.
She thanked the god and goddess for that night.
When they returned,
they all lit the fire with their candles.
The drumming began soon.
She felt the rhythm in her heart.
Her body began to move.
She recalled the happenings of the night as she began to dance around the brilliant fire.
Her heart was racing as she went into a trance.
She danced nonstop for hours.
Several were dancing with her.
She danced until the first light of morning came,
with the magic, and the rhythm leading her onward.
What do you think of my new poem. i wrote it from an experience of mine at a pagan may festival.?
Pretty good but you used "she" too many times.
Reply:I think your new poem would be enthralling if you'd written it as exposition in a short story.
Perhaps you can use these notes later, because they definitely capture a moment and many feelings as well as a rhythm.
Your words transported me there.
Reply:It is the most beautful thing I have ever read and I wish so much you would write a poem about my child Tracy who brings me as much joy as your poem did and post it on here for me to see.
Reply:it was good.. it was visual.. but you did use the wors she alot.. maybe you can somehow find a way to modify it a bit..
read this alould to yourself a few times and things that sound a bit out of place... fix em..
Reply:I like it ... does she have a phone number?
Reply:I like it, the picture you describe is vivid and alive. As writer myself it is my honest opinion about another really good writer/poet.
Blessed Be.
koffice
The magic was in the air that night.
She could smell it as she entered the circle where the people gathered.
She were preparing for the main ritual of the festival.
She removed her shoes and felt the cool spring grass beneath her shoes,
She closed her eyes and felt the slight breeze.
The horn was blown to call forth the rest.
A few moments later, the opening came.
The ritual was long, though it seemed to last only a moment.
She took it all in.
She thanked the god and goddess for that night.
When they returned,
they all lit the fire with their candles.
The drumming began soon.
She felt the rhythm in her heart.
Her body began to move.
She recalled the happenings of the night as she began to dance around the brilliant fire.
Her heart was racing as she went into a trance.
She danced nonstop for hours.
Several were dancing with her.
She danced until the first light of morning came,
with the magic, and the rhythm leading her onward.
What do you think of my new poem. i wrote it from an experience of mine at a pagan may festival.?
Pretty good but you used "she" too many times.
Reply:I think your new poem would be enthralling if you'd written it as exposition in a short story.
Perhaps you can use these notes later, because they definitely capture a moment and many feelings as well as a rhythm.
Your words transported me there.
Reply:It is the most beautful thing I have ever read and I wish so much you would write a poem about my child Tracy who brings me as much joy as your poem did and post it on here for me to see.
Reply:it was good.. it was visual.. but you did use the wors she alot.. maybe you can somehow find a way to modify it a bit..
read this alould to yourself a few times and things that sound a bit out of place... fix em..
Reply:I like it ... does she have a phone number?
Reply:I like it, the picture you describe is vivid and alive. As writer myself it is my honest opinion about another really good writer/poet.
Blessed Be.
koffice
For a race against 30 9th graders more or less, what do you do to get prepared for the big run?
i ask a teacher if i can challenge a class of like 30 kids more or less to race around the block. my pe teacher and the other teacher said yes. i want to know what are the best things to do to get prepared to help run faster.
i think wearing shoes that are less weight and better eating will do the trick. what do u think?
For a race against 30 9th graders more or less, what do you do to get prepared for the big run?
In addition to the previous advice you should also get into shape and practice running on the same course..
Reply:start running the only way to get quicker is to run shoes the difference is like ounces but make sure your stretched and warmed up also hydrate for like 2 days before and eat carbs the day before
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i think wearing shoes that are less weight and better eating will do the trick. what do u think?
For a race against 30 9th graders more or less, what do you do to get prepared for the big run?
In addition to the previous advice you should also get into shape and practice running on the same course..
Reply:start running the only way to get quicker is to run shoes the difference is like ounces but make sure your stretched and warmed up also hydrate for like 2 days before and eat carbs the day before
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Girl with race car driving boyfriends.. clothing suggestions?
How should I dress out at the race track? Most people there are quite hick-ish, lots of "good ole boys". I want to look cute and in style, but dont want to look overdressed or snotty. i want to fit-in in a way, but still look hot and stylish.
I was thinking cute slip on ballet style tennis shoes... tanks... hoodies with patterns...denim, capris, burmuda shots, or jeans depending on temperature.
Any suggestions? or stores with good stuff to wear??
Please no rude smart *** comments.. serious answers... thanks :)
Girl with race car driving boyfriends.. clothing suggestions?
hm...i used to go in either jeans or denim skirts, and a cute top, its really impractical to get too dressed up though..most of the people who will see ya out there will think you know nothing about cars and will give you the stank eye. The only time is if its an import car event...then its more normal to dress super cute since there are professional models there. But if its like nascar racing then jeans and a cute t shirt and some tennis shoes, same with muscle cars or funny car events. Makeup and cute hair even in just jeans and a t-shirt can look hot.
Reply:heh, I was going to include a snippy suggestion but then I saw your opnion on smart*** comments.
Reply:Stop trying to be better just fix in the company. Over dressing is a problem if you can just wear jeans, blouse and sneaker of comfort shoe will be just find. Not to must be comfortable.
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I was thinking cute slip on ballet style tennis shoes... tanks... hoodies with patterns...denim, capris, burmuda shots, or jeans depending on temperature.
Any suggestions? or stores with good stuff to wear??
Please no rude smart *** comments.. serious answers... thanks :)
Girl with race car driving boyfriends.. clothing suggestions?
hm...i used to go in either jeans or denim skirts, and a cute top, its really impractical to get too dressed up though..most of the people who will see ya out there will think you know nothing about cars and will give you the stank eye. The only time is if its an import car event...then its more normal to dress super cute since there are professional models there. But if its like nascar racing then jeans and a cute t shirt and some tennis shoes, same with muscle cars or funny car events. Makeup and cute hair even in just jeans and a t-shirt can look hot.
Reply:heh, I was going to include a snippy suggestion but then I saw your opnion on smart*** comments.
Reply:Stop trying to be better just fix in the company. Over dressing is a problem if you can just wear jeans, blouse and sneaker of comfort shoe will be just find. Not to must be comfortable.
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Where can I get Race for the Cure Pink Shoelaces?
At the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in Denver, there was a booth that gave out pink shoelaces for a donation of one dollar. Many of my classmates want to donate and get these pink shoelaces too. Is there any company or organization that does this? I've checked out the Susan G. Komen website and the laces were about 4 dollars. The New Balance shoes website asks for a 15 dollar purchase on goods at their stores. Where can I just purchase these pink Race for the Cure laces?
Where can I get Race for the Cure Pink Shoelaces?
Try searcing through this site. They have a number of affiliates listed that have Race for the Cure merchandise. Hope it helps http://www.dealtaker.com/October-is-Nati...
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Where can I get Race for the Cure Pink Shoelaces?
Try searcing through this site. They have a number of affiliates listed that have Race for the Cure merchandise. Hope it helps http://www.dealtaker.com/October-is-Nati...
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What is Nicole Richie's race?
I know that she is adopted, but does anyone know what race she is? Do you have a good guess? It's really hard to tell because her skin and hair are so light (i know she has dyed it) and her hair looks naturally straight, although i don't think it is.
let me know!
http://www.exposay.com/celebrity-photos/...
http://z.about.com/d/shoes/1/0/s/c/Nicol...
http://img2.timeinc.net/people/i/2006/ce...
What is Nicole Richie's race?
She is of Caucasian, Black Creole, and Mexican decent. her mom white, dad half black half mexican.. her birth name was Nicole Camille Escovedo
Reply:She's a Mutt.
Reply:black and white
Reply:1/4 black. The other racial makeup is white and Hispanic, but I'm not sure of the percentages.
Reply:her mom is white, her dad is black. They just dont know who her dad is. But they know hes black. They tested Lionel and a couple of his bandmates.
%26gt;%26gt;excuse me hes Afro-Latin...Black and Latino.
She is reportedly the biological daughter of Afro-Latin American percussionist Pete Escovedo and a woman identified only as a backstage assistant on Lionel Richie's 1980 world tour; Escovedo was a member of Richie's band[citation needed]. Reportedly, Nicole's mother was never a factor in her life, and Escovedo raised her alone. Escovedo took Nicole to Richie's shows and recording sessions, and she became something of a mascot for the band.[2]
Reply:Yea, a lot of people have diasgreements on everything but Nicole Richie is white.
Reply:Oh she is just tanned from that gold dust. I'm pretty sure she is white.
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let me know!
http://www.exposay.com/celebrity-photos/...
http://z.about.com/d/shoes/1/0/s/c/Nicol...
http://img2.timeinc.net/people/i/2006/ce...
What is Nicole Richie's race?
She is of Caucasian, Black Creole, and Mexican decent. her mom white, dad half black half mexican.. her birth name was Nicole Camille Escovedo
Reply:She's a Mutt.
Reply:black and white
Reply:1/4 black. The other racial makeup is white and Hispanic, but I'm not sure of the percentages.
Reply:her mom is white, her dad is black. They just dont know who her dad is. But they know hes black. They tested Lionel and a couple of his bandmates.
%26gt;%26gt;excuse me hes Afro-Latin...Black and Latino.
She is reportedly the biological daughter of Afro-Latin American percussionist Pete Escovedo and a woman identified only as a backstage assistant on Lionel Richie's 1980 world tour; Escovedo was a member of Richie's band[citation needed]. Reportedly, Nicole's mother was never a factor in her life, and Escovedo raised her alone. Escovedo took Nicole to Richie's shows and recording sessions, and she became something of a mascot for the band.[2]
Reply:Yea, a lot of people have diasgreements on everything but Nicole Richie is white.
Reply:Oh she is just tanned from that gold dust. I'm pretty sure she is white.
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Recommend a mtn bike shoe for a wide foot size 7.5?
I am training to ride a not very technical 40 mile off road race. I like riding my road bike as well (possibly even more) and would prefer to buy mountain bike shoes. What shoe would you recommend that comes in a wide width? What pedals would you recommend? And any good sites with great pricing?
Recommend a mtn bike shoe for a wide foot size 7.5?
check out http://www.specialized.com
they can fit almost anyone with a quality shoe
Reply:DEAR JOSHUA,
THIS MAY SOUND CRAZY BUT I WOULD HAVE TO
STRONGLY SUGGEST A COMBAT BOOT.
CHECK OUT A MILITARY SUPPLY STORE.
BECAUSE MOUNTAIN BIKING...IS MORE LIKE WAR.
Reply:Carnac has a wide toe box. Sidi makes one in the "mega" which is a wider width than their standard shoe. The SPD pedals are probably the most common. They are even available with a platform around them for a larger pedal surface. The Crank Brothers eggbeater pedals are similar to the SPDs in that some versions also have a platform. The eggbeaters are 4 sided so it doesn't matter which way is up (as opposed to the double sided Shimano pedals). You can nose the cleat in, step down, or catch the back edge of the cleat first to clip in. They are a more open pedal and harder to clog up with mud that the SPD pedals.
Reply:I have a wide foot too, and can't wear many mtn biking shoes. The 10 point answer is a pair of:
Shimano, mine say SPD on the side, and they look wider and more like a shoe than most of those small SIDI's and such.
freckles
Recommend a mtn bike shoe for a wide foot size 7.5?
check out http://www.specialized.com
they can fit almost anyone with a quality shoe
Reply:DEAR JOSHUA,
THIS MAY SOUND CRAZY BUT I WOULD HAVE TO
STRONGLY SUGGEST A COMBAT BOOT.
CHECK OUT A MILITARY SUPPLY STORE.
BECAUSE MOUNTAIN BIKING...IS MORE LIKE WAR.
Reply:Carnac has a wide toe box. Sidi makes one in the "mega" which is a wider width than their standard shoe. The SPD pedals are probably the most common. They are even available with a platform around them for a larger pedal surface. The Crank Brothers eggbeater pedals are similar to the SPDs in that some versions also have a platform. The eggbeaters are 4 sided so it doesn't matter which way is up (as opposed to the double sided Shimano pedals). You can nose the cleat in, step down, or catch the back edge of the cleat first to clip in. They are a more open pedal and harder to clog up with mud that the SPD pedals.
Reply:I have a wide foot too, and can't wear many mtn biking shoes. The 10 point answer is a pair of:
Shimano, mine say SPD on the side, and they look wider and more like a shoe than most of those small SIDI's and such.
freckles
Amazing Race??? Nicholas & Grandpa Donald?
after 3 weeks of watching the Race,, I've come to see what a slacker Nicholas is!!! so far he has made his 60+ year old grandfather , do the Pole Volting to where I thought the poor old gut was going to have a stroke,,, milk the Camel and risk being "kicked " in the head,,, catch that poor chicken himself {when help was allowed} and the final straw was last night when digging for gold that The Strong 23 year old told poor old Pops ,,,can you jump into the water to pan for gold because you have "THOSE " shoes on? '' Sneekers" in which they were both wearing...Truth was , Nickolas didn't want to get his feet dirty!!!! %26gt;%26gt; I CANT BELIEVE WHAT A SLACKER ,,,this so called boy is!! question is??? has anybody noticed this besides myself or am I just being too sensitive toward the elderly???
Amazing Race??? Nicholas %26amp; Grandpa Donald?
Yeah what's up with that !
Another slacker is DK who is always making Rachel do all the challenges.
Haul the furniture, milk the camel, ride the bike etc. While he stands there on the sidelines and cheers. Not a fair trade off much like the situation with Nicholas and Grandpa. Except poor Grandpa is 40 years older !
Reply:Yeah, you may be too sensitive on this issue. The grandpa seems to be able to take care of himself. It will be funny when the grandpa has done so many of the road blocks that the grandson will have to do the remaining ones. Hopefully he will get stuck doing the worst ones.
I like that grandpa. He is probably my favorite guy on the show. I loved the episode where he was talking about how "hot" those latina sisters are. He is hilarious.
Reply:grandpa had on sandals
boy you dont notice very much for someone who thinks so strongly
have u noticed that nicholas is carrying all of grandpas equipment where ever they go?
you are just wrong on this one completely
also grandpa said he worked on a farm and had more experience milking animals and that he also worked in a mine for a time
jesus i only catch glimpses of the show when my wife has it on and I catch more than you do
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Amazing Race??? Nicholas %26amp; Grandpa Donald?
Yeah what's up with that !
Another slacker is DK who is always making Rachel do all the challenges.
Haul the furniture, milk the camel, ride the bike etc. While he stands there on the sidelines and cheers. Not a fair trade off much like the situation with Nicholas and Grandpa. Except poor Grandpa is 40 years older !
Reply:Yeah, you may be too sensitive on this issue. The grandpa seems to be able to take care of himself. It will be funny when the grandpa has done so many of the road blocks that the grandson will have to do the remaining ones. Hopefully he will get stuck doing the worst ones.
I like that grandpa. He is probably my favorite guy on the show. I loved the episode where he was talking about how "hot" those latina sisters are. He is hilarious.
Reply:grandpa had on sandals
boy you dont notice very much for someone who thinks so strongly
have u noticed that nicholas is carrying all of grandpas equipment where ever they go?
you are just wrong on this one completely
also grandpa said he worked on a farm and had more experience milking animals and that he also worked in a mine for a time
jesus i only catch glimpses of the show when my wife has it on and I catch more than you do
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Should i get this horse?
Okay so here is the story. I inquired about a horse and i am going to see him tommorow. I posted this question a couple days ago but i am going to include some more information this time around. So he is a thoroughbred and when he was two he got shin sore from racing. He then took some time off and then went back to racing until he was 4. He is now 5 and cam off the track a couple months ago, i want to know would he be sound enough for jumping. As jumping is not as much stress as racing is? I have included a picture from his add and a video of him moving tell me what you think. Also please know that he has no shoes on in the video because they are working on his feet.
http://www.dreamhorse.com/show_horse.php...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRwH9Tmr8...
Should i get this horse?
I would definitely suggest seeing him before making any huge decisions as you need to judge yourself in person how the horse moves (videos never can give better detail than being there yourself). Also, talk to the owners about what the vet has said concerning what the horse should and should not do, as they are trained to identify these things and what may cause future problems/damage. Plus, it depends on how much jumping you are going to have the horse do. If it is constant and tires both of you out, it is probably not going to be good for him in his state, but if you are just doing it offhand or not a lot then it may be alright for him.....like I said though, look at him yourslef and find out what his vet has said.
Reply:he looks like a good horse, but you wont know untill you see him. Just ask all the questions you can think of and ride him for yourself. I'm a little concerned I just saw him lunged and without a rider it makes me wonder how he handles *but maybe I just didnt watch the vid long enough*. but yeah, just ride him ask questions, and he jumped a jump in the vid and looked fine. though he does move a bit stiff, theres nothing wrong with that, you just might have to realize he might cost you some money in supplements and things to make him more comfortable.
Reply:I am also getting a 3 yr old off the track and he is very sound. the shin problem is probably going to reoccur later in his life(maybe) but he will be ok to jump right now. He, like any other horse from the track is going to be a handful, so be ready. Also a vet would be the best at answering this question. But good luck!
Reply:I'm going to be honest - I'm not fussy about him. I find his movement to be very restricted and stiff looking. He is the kind of horse I would always think was sore when I watched him go. He is a little too long and a little too straight in the shoulder for me. I just don't think he moves very well and it makes me wonder if I am seeing the short stride because of his past injuries. He is okay though, especially for 750$.
Reply:I would have a vet evaluate him and give you their opinion on what his future may hold. And make sure it is a vet that is not currently assocaited with the family that owns him, or the stable he is kept at, etc. It would be unfortunate if you were to get him and then have him laid up and possible incur large vet bills due to a recurrence of his shin-soreness.
Here is a helpful website regarding shin-soreness.
http://www.ranvet.com.au/shin.htm
I'd never heard of it before so I learned something new too!
Reply:Gorgeous horse! He moves beautifully and looks like he would make a great horse for jumping, but just to be safe i would have the vet come out and let him give you his opinion on the matter.
Reply:and honest opinion, I wouldnt buy him, racing is stressful but higher hights in jumping can be straining and could prob make him go sore alot so if you prob want to jump bigger I would consider another more sound horse preferably off the track with no lameness
Reply:Yes u shold get him he is beautiful but i dont know if he will jump cause hes trained for racing! He might though just a little training! =)
Reply:i would have him vet checked. he is a beauty , but he already has had shin problems. he needed time to recoup. jumping may be a bit too strenuous for him
Reply:Yes Hunter means jumping just for form not time...
Reply:ride him and meet him 1st and if he has no bad manners good jumping and everything you want then yes!
Reply:He's gorgeous, and seems to move fine... but looks pretty frisky. As long as you are willing to train him and keep an eye on his shin problems, he should be good.
Reply:I would say No. He appears to be built a little downhill which means you will have to pull him up off of his forehand a lot. Horses off the track arent the best to buy either. They have a mind set to run, and their legs are usually very thin. Thourobreds are also very delicate. They have an amazing ride, but well... we bought one and he was sound. He started having issues right after we bought him. It seemes like he tried to hurt himself in the pasture, and we have very nice pastures. One time he was out at night and we couldnt find him in the morning. We finally find him.He had a huge gash on his leg, but very SURPRISINGLY it healed with no scar! This horse(your horse) looks like he has a short stride which is not good in the hunter or jumper ring. I would advise against buying him but add your price range into details and i will give you some sites that have great horses! Here are some sites: Equine.com; warmbloods-for-sale.com;Agdirect.com;Cha... Hope it helps!!
Reply:A couple of things:
One, getting him vet checked is the best thing you can do!
Two, hes gorgeous! Very cute, hes adorable!
Three, yes, he should be fine doing jumping, usually, if something like that happens, vets will put a restriction on height. But I wouldn't worry too much.
Hope this help :D
Reply:when you try him out feel down his limbs to check that there are no lumps, bumps or heat as this is more common in ex racehorses. make the owner ride him before you do to check he is safe. try him in an enclosed arena first, over a jump, and in trafic. check he is good in all aspects. try to groom him to check he is friendly. see if he is good to ride with or without company. you could also bring along a friend or more expericed person so have their opinion. racehorses often need rehabilitation as they have been trained to gallop.
good luck- if you need more advice ask for my email!
Reply:He looks like a beauty! He moves very good, and he is graceful. Nice trot, nice canter! When he free jumped it was good too, has good manors on lunge line for being a thoroughbred off the track. I would say he would be a great jumper. Since you are experienced you can definitely get the full potential he has out of him. If you feel like you can handle this horse, then get him. Just a suggestion though, I would contact a trainer if you still feel a little afraid of any of his habits. Good luck! Make sure you go and check him out and bring someone knowledgeable about horses along with you, and a vet to vet check him. Make sure if it is jumping then don't do it too high if he already has leg issues.
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http://www.dreamhorse.com/show_horse.php...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRwH9Tmr8...
Should i get this horse?
I would definitely suggest seeing him before making any huge decisions as you need to judge yourself in person how the horse moves (videos never can give better detail than being there yourself). Also, talk to the owners about what the vet has said concerning what the horse should and should not do, as they are trained to identify these things and what may cause future problems/damage. Plus, it depends on how much jumping you are going to have the horse do. If it is constant and tires both of you out, it is probably not going to be good for him in his state, but if you are just doing it offhand or not a lot then it may be alright for him.....like I said though, look at him yourslef and find out what his vet has said.
Reply:he looks like a good horse, but you wont know untill you see him. Just ask all the questions you can think of and ride him for yourself. I'm a little concerned I just saw him lunged and without a rider it makes me wonder how he handles *but maybe I just didnt watch the vid long enough*. but yeah, just ride him ask questions, and he jumped a jump in the vid and looked fine. though he does move a bit stiff, theres nothing wrong with that, you just might have to realize he might cost you some money in supplements and things to make him more comfortable.
Reply:I am also getting a 3 yr old off the track and he is very sound. the shin problem is probably going to reoccur later in his life(maybe) but he will be ok to jump right now. He, like any other horse from the track is going to be a handful, so be ready. Also a vet would be the best at answering this question. But good luck!
Reply:I'm going to be honest - I'm not fussy about him. I find his movement to be very restricted and stiff looking. He is the kind of horse I would always think was sore when I watched him go. He is a little too long and a little too straight in the shoulder for me. I just don't think he moves very well and it makes me wonder if I am seeing the short stride because of his past injuries. He is okay though, especially for 750$.
Reply:I would have a vet evaluate him and give you their opinion on what his future may hold. And make sure it is a vet that is not currently assocaited with the family that owns him, or the stable he is kept at, etc. It would be unfortunate if you were to get him and then have him laid up and possible incur large vet bills due to a recurrence of his shin-soreness.
Here is a helpful website regarding shin-soreness.
http://www.ranvet.com.au/shin.htm
I'd never heard of it before so I learned something new too!
Reply:Gorgeous horse! He moves beautifully and looks like he would make a great horse for jumping, but just to be safe i would have the vet come out and let him give you his opinion on the matter.
Reply:and honest opinion, I wouldnt buy him, racing is stressful but higher hights in jumping can be straining and could prob make him go sore alot so if you prob want to jump bigger I would consider another more sound horse preferably off the track with no lameness
Reply:Yes u shold get him he is beautiful but i dont know if he will jump cause hes trained for racing! He might though just a little training! =)
Reply:i would have him vet checked. he is a beauty , but he already has had shin problems. he needed time to recoup. jumping may be a bit too strenuous for him
Reply:Yes Hunter means jumping just for form not time...
Reply:ride him and meet him 1st and if he has no bad manners good jumping and everything you want then yes!
Reply:He's gorgeous, and seems to move fine... but looks pretty frisky. As long as you are willing to train him and keep an eye on his shin problems, he should be good.
Reply:I would say No. He appears to be built a little downhill which means you will have to pull him up off of his forehand a lot. Horses off the track arent the best to buy either. They have a mind set to run, and their legs are usually very thin. Thourobreds are also very delicate. They have an amazing ride, but well... we bought one and he was sound. He started having issues right after we bought him. It seemes like he tried to hurt himself in the pasture, and we have very nice pastures. One time he was out at night and we couldnt find him in the morning. We finally find him.He had a huge gash on his leg, but very SURPRISINGLY it healed with no scar! This horse(your horse) looks like he has a short stride which is not good in the hunter or jumper ring. I would advise against buying him but add your price range into details and i will give you some sites that have great horses! Here are some sites: Equine.com; warmbloods-for-sale.com;Agdirect.com;Cha... Hope it helps!!
Reply:A couple of things:
One, getting him vet checked is the best thing you can do!
Two, hes gorgeous! Very cute, hes adorable!
Three, yes, he should be fine doing jumping, usually, if something like that happens, vets will put a restriction on height. But I wouldn't worry too much.
Hope this help :D
Reply:when you try him out feel down his limbs to check that there are no lumps, bumps or heat as this is more common in ex racehorses. make the owner ride him before you do to check he is safe. try him in an enclosed arena first, over a jump, and in trafic. check he is good in all aspects. try to groom him to check he is friendly. see if he is good to ride with or without company. you could also bring along a friend or more expericed person so have their opinion. racehorses often need rehabilitation as they have been trained to gallop.
good luck- if you need more advice ask for my email!
Reply:He looks like a beauty! He moves very good, and he is graceful. Nice trot, nice canter! When he free jumped it was good too, has good manors on lunge line for being a thoroughbred off the track. I would say he would be a great jumper. Since you are experienced you can definitely get the full potential he has out of him. If you feel like you can handle this horse, then get him. Just a suggestion though, I would contact a trainer if you still feel a little afraid of any of his habits. Good luck! Make sure you go and check him out and bring someone knowledgeable about horses along with you, and a vet to vet check him. Make sure if it is jumping then don't do it too high if he already has leg issues.
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People of same race hang out within themselves?
Why do you guys think people of same race hang out with people of their same race? I’m Indian and I work in a big company... I'm looked down upon and talked about because I choose to hang out/talk to everyone. I don’t always have lunch with Indians... and whenever I have to choose who to have lunch with ... I'll choose whoever I'm closer to and that's usually non-Indians. Indians at work will make comments that I’m anti-Indian or whatever else they say. I’ve gotten disgusting looks, smirks when I walk by, etc. Is this my problem or their problem? What would you do if you were in my shoes? And yes I do think it’s a childish issue but if people are talking about it ... then they must think it’s a big deal and now it’s bothering me a little.
Thanks (and sorry for the really long question).
People of same race hang out within themselves?
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Reply:I would say it has more to do with culture than race. While these can be similar - there are differences. People like to hang out with people who have similar tastes in ideas and thoughts. Maybe you've lived or adapted your thoughts to the other cultures that you've been around. It's rather natural.
IE - I'm white. I married a hispanic man. Even though we live in the USA - for me it's more like I've jumped into his world - like, I've learned spanish, I've learned cultural differences - like I think the hispanic people are generally more hospitable - I've learned a lot. I remember when I first married him, I got the worst looks from sooo many people - so I know what you mean about it being childish. I'm sure my husband gets some funny looks when I walk around with him at the mall or something, too. I think it's more how you deal with it. I just ignored the funny faces. I'm happy - so why should I let my happiness hang in the balance of other people whose opinions I really don't care about? Right?
It's only an issue if you let it be one.
I guess my thoughts for you would be to try to stay balanced. If it bothers you, make sure that if you have lunch with "non-Indians" one day, that you have another meal with someone who is Indian another day. Some day, you'll find someone who shares your thoughts and opinions, who is Indian as well.
Reply:it's their problem. I mean, really.
Reply:you are just a friendly person, but i guess most Indian people like to hang out with other Indians. It's seems like you are friendly to them too. Keep hanging out with anyone you want but still be friendly with Indians. It's not you the one with the problem.
Reply:It's their problem, but I think you should confront them about it to make amends
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Thanks (and sorry for the really long question).
People of same race hang out within themselves?
birds of a feather
Reply:I would say it has more to do with culture than race. While these can be similar - there are differences. People like to hang out with people who have similar tastes in ideas and thoughts. Maybe you've lived or adapted your thoughts to the other cultures that you've been around. It's rather natural.
IE - I'm white. I married a hispanic man. Even though we live in the USA - for me it's more like I've jumped into his world - like, I've learned spanish, I've learned cultural differences - like I think the hispanic people are generally more hospitable - I've learned a lot. I remember when I first married him, I got the worst looks from sooo many people - so I know what you mean about it being childish. I'm sure my husband gets some funny looks when I walk around with him at the mall or something, too. I think it's more how you deal with it. I just ignored the funny faces. I'm happy - so why should I let my happiness hang in the balance of other people whose opinions I really don't care about? Right?
It's only an issue if you let it be one.
I guess my thoughts for you would be to try to stay balanced. If it bothers you, make sure that if you have lunch with "non-Indians" one day, that you have another meal with someone who is Indian another day. Some day, you'll find someone who shares your thoughts and opinions, who is Indian as well.
Reply:it's their problem. I mean, really.
Reply:you are just a friendly person, but i guess most Indian people like to hang out with other Indians. It's seems like you are friendly to them too. Keep hanging out with anyone you want but still be friendly with Indians. It's not you the one with the problem.
Reply:It's their problem, but I think you should confront them about it to make amends
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Does the weight of shoe make a difference in timing and speed in race?
if so what track spike do you recommend for a distance runner in track
Does the weight of shoe make a difference in timing and speed in race?
ya a lot a spike will take about 5-15 seconds of your mile time.
buy a distance spike becasue they have a hell and are built for long distance running. dont buy a sprint spike which doesnt have a heel. or you can also just buy a racing flat if you are gonna be running on pavement
Reply:yes it definately
im a distance runner and Nike Men's Zoom Miler is a really good spike!
you can get them for a really good price by going the link below!
http://www.eastbay.com/catalog/advancedS...
Reply:the weight definitely does. that is why i train in shoes that are about 13.5 oz. and on race day i use shoes that are around 7 oz. Wearing heavier shoes weighs you down more making it harder to go faster. When yoou use the lighter shoes after that, your legs are stronger and the shoes fell so light on your feet.
Reply:No not really only for the professinals.
Reply:no. it wont matter.
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Does the weight of shoe make a difference in timing and speed in race?
ya a lot a spike will take about 5-15 seconds of your mile time.
buy a distance spike becasue they have a hell and are built for long distance running. dont buy a sprint spike which doesnt have a heel. or you can also just buy a racing flat if you are gonna be running on pavement
Reply:yes it definately
im a distance runner and Nike Men's Zoom Miler is a really good spike!
you can get them for a really good price by going the link below!
http://www.eastbay.com/catalog/advancedS...
Reply:the weight definitely does. that is why i train in shoes that are about 13.5 oz. and on race day i use shoes that are around 7 oz. Wearing heavier shoes weighs you down more making it harder to go faster. When yoou use the lighter shoes after that, your legs are stronger and the shoes fell so light on your feet.
Reply:No not really only for the professinals.
Reply:no. it wont matter.
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Cancelled on 3 days before... overreacting or actually rude?
i was planning to go to the Spring Racing Carnival with my friend and her dad to Stakes Day, which is in two days. I had bought everything - a dress, shoes, bag and fascinator, spending about $700, and booked a hair and nail appointment. yesterday, my friend comes up to me and basically tells me that i'm not going to the races with her anymore.... but she's still going. she told me some story about how her dad couldn't buy tickets but it actually didn't make sense. another friend secretly told me that her father decided that he didn't want the responsibility. i am REALLY angry about this. i can only return my dress and fascinator, leaving me with shoes and a $300 bag. i was really excited about this event and now i've been cancelled on a mere three days before and i cant find anyone else to go with.
do i have a right to be this angry or am i just over reacting???
Cancelled on 3 days before... overreacting or actually rude?
That was very inconsiderate, write her off.
And consider the $$ lost as a lesson learned.
Be very picky about who you let into your life.
It is better to have a few very good friends than a lot of toxic friends.
I would send her family a bill for it, you actually could take them to small claims and you might win.
Reply:yes you have a right to be upset because you made plans and he should have told her this before you got set and brought all of these things.
Reply:well to me u are both over reacting and ur fren was rather insensitive.
however you carn help it if she really cun bring you, its her every right to be unable to bring u along, plus at least she didnt dump it wif the info 5mins b4 right?
however if she has invited you along it issint very nice to cancel it liek this, but sometimes things carn be helped.
maybe next time you shouldnt spend so much on a simple outing?
Reply:You have a right to be angry but the problem will remain Never depend heavily on anyone not even your best friend they take you for granted.Don't you have another friend or any family member to go or can't you go alone?If not then your dress and bag have to wait for another occasion.Sorry for that.Anyways all the best
Reply:$300 on a bag? $700 for an outfit to go to the races? You've got money to burn: will you marry me? Oh,only if you are willing to support me!
Reply:Because you were so prepared then I understand why you are so upset.. And the spring racing carnival is something most of us girls look forward to. Im still not quite sure why your friend has cancelled on you but are you sure you cant find anyone else to go with? Nevertheless, I would also be abit upset as well.. only because it is the one time of year to go all out and dress up like your famous. I would be upset aswell darl so I think its fair enough.
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do i have a right to be this angry or am i just over reacting???
Cancelled on 3 days before... overreacting or actually rude?
That was very inconsiderate, write her off.
And consider the $$ lost as a lesson learned.
Be very picky about who you let into your life.
It is better to have a few very good friends than a lot of toxic friends.
I would send her family a bill for it, you actually could take them to small claims and you might win.
Reply:yes you have a right to be upset because you made plans and he should have told her this before you got set and brought all of these things.
Reply:well to me u are both over reacting and ur fren was rather insensitive.
however you carn help it if she really cun bring you, its her every right to be unable to bring u along, plus at least she didnt dump it wif the info 5mins b4 right?
however if she has invited you along it issint very nice to cancel it liek this, but sometimes things carn be helped.
maybe next time you shouldnt spend so much on a simple outing?
Reply:You have a right to be angry but the problem will remain Never depend heavily on anyone not even your best friend they take you for granted.Don't you have another friend or any family member to go or can't you go alone?If not then your dress and bag have to wait for another occasion.Sorry for that.Anyways all the best
Reply:$300 on a bag? $700 for an outfit to go to the races? You've got money to burn: will you marry me? Oh,only if you are willing to support me!
Reply:Because you were so prepared then I understand why you are so upset.. And the spring racing carnival is something most of us girls look forward to. Im still not quite sure why your friend has cancelled on you but are you sure you cant find anyone else to go with? Nevertheless, I would also be abit upset as well.. only because it is the one time of year to go all out and dress up like your famous. I would be upset aswell darl so I think its fair enough.
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Is this anxiety?
lately, from the past couple months, there have been many different occasions of myself feeling very nervous, heart racing, body tingling, scared, feeling like im "losing it" or going to die, and every so often these feelings come outta know where. for instance, about a month ago...while laying in bed one night, in my mind for some strange reason i was totally convinced i was not going to wake up the next morning if i was to fall asleep. this really sounds crazy and its starting to freak me out. i had the same episode a few nights ago again. i felt like something was going to happen. i really wanna laugh at all this, but really i wanna know whats going on with me! ive been noticing and rethinking of how i am with certain situations. like if something doesnt go right ..ex: like when my husband doesnt take his shoes off when entering our 17 month girl's room, i really get nervous and anxious. why does this bug me so much? probably cause his shoes are dirty (which is a normal reasoning)..
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but for me, lately stuff like that really makes me nervous. i guess i look back, and recall many incidents where ive had panic attacks over something so minor. but that was when i was a child. can anxiety/panic attacks stir up again later down the road? im 24 year old female with a 17 month (first). even the other day, my older sister just had a baby...im so happy for her and my new nephew, but again...on the way there my heart started racing and i was getting nervous as if i were about to say a speech in front of the whole world! im gonna be calling my dr tomorrow cause this is starting to bug me. but i guess i was just wondering anyone who has felt this way or what not your opinions. is this anxiety? if so, will i be put on some sort of medication (if i have to, thats fine!)..what do they prescribe for symtoms like this? ive been researching the web and found some info, but again, just curious to hear what you all have to say. please be respectful, im already confused myself. thanks!
Is this anxiety?
It does sound like anxiety. For that, they'll prescribe something like xanax or seroquil (sp?) on an as needed basis... like, when you feel anxiety coming on, you take one and it'll calm you down. I've heard they're addictive though. If you're having depression also, they might prescribe something like lexapro or welbutren, or prozac, something like that, an antidepressant. Most of these can cause a little weight gain but it's not likely.
Reply:yes, you are having panic attacks,see your doctor and go over your attacks with him/her,there are several medications that can be used to help with your problem.hope you feel better soon.
Reply:your assumptions are correct and you should see a doc for meds
Reply:That definitely sounds like anxiety, and yeah, panic attacks CAN come back down the road. It's not crazy to think you won't wake up if you go to sleep; both fear of dying and being crazy are symptoms of panic attacks. If it's bothering you, which it seems like it is, it definitely needs to be looked at. The doctors can't PUT you on medication, but if it's causing you a lot of trouble, they'll probably recommend it, although medication shouldn't really be used in replacement of therapy or something, just until you feel like you can manage the symptoms on your own. If they do give it to you, they'll probably recommend some sort of antidepressant, maybe an SSRI. I hope this helped.
Reply:Hi There,
It does sound like anxiety i have the same symptoms.I would go and chat to your doc and they will decide if to put you on medication.I was on valium and im still on aropax and they helped me.
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but for me, lately stuff like that really makes me nervous. i guess i look back, and recall many incidents where ive had panic attacks over something so minor. but that was when i was a child. can anxiety/panic attacks stir up again later down the road? im 24 year old female with a 17 month (first). even the other day, my older sister just had a baby...im so happy for her and my new nephew, but again...on the way there my heart started racing and i was getting nervous as if i were about to say a speech in front of the whole world! im gonna be calling my dr tomorrow cause this is starting to bug me. but i guess i was just wondering anyone who has felt this way or what not your opinions. is this anxiety? if so, will i be put on some sort of medication (if i have to, thats fine!)..what do they prescribe for symtoms like this? ive been researching the web and found some info, but again, just curious to hear what you all have to say. please be respectful, im already confused myself. thanks!
Is this anxiety?
It does sound like anxiety. For that, they'll prescribe something like xanax or seroquil (sp?) on an as needed basis... like, when you feel anxiety coming on, you take one and it'll calm you down. I've heard they're addictive though. If you're having depression also, they might prescribe something like lexapro or welbutren, or prozac, something like that, an antidepressant. Most of these can cause a little weight gain but it's not likely.
Reply:yes, you are having panic attacks,see your doctor and go over your attacks with him/her,there are several medications that can be used to help with your problem.hope you feel better soon.
Reply:your assumptions are correct and you should see a doc for meds
Reply:That definitely sounds like anxiety, and yeah, panic attacks CAN come back down the road. It's not crazy to think you won't wake up if you go to sleep; both fear of dying and being crazy are symptoms of panic attacks. If it's bothering you, which it seems like it is, it definitely needs to be looked at. The doctors can't PUT you on medication, but if it's causing you a lot of trouble, they'll probably recommend it, although medication shouldn't really be used in replacement of therapy or something, just until you feel like you can manage the symptoms on your own. If they do give it to you, they'll probably recommend some sort of antidepressant, maybe an SSRI. I hope this helped.
Reply:Hi There,
It does sound like anxiety i have the same symptoms.I would go and chat to your doc and they will decide if to put you on medication.I was on valium and im still on aropax and they helped me.
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All races are racist, but some have more power than others. Why act so wounded?
I will not make that argument that Blacks are not racist. I will, however, reveal to those who don't seem to know it that Whites still hold the most power. Whites are the ones that can redline races and keep them in certain areas (and cut the funding to those areas while lying about it on television), Whites are the ones that can still get the best jobs (education doesn't matter when it comes to this and affirmative action will never take a White man's job no matter how much he complains about it), and will always keep a white man in office and make ridiculous excuses about why it has nothing to do with race.
The first step to fix this evil is to admit it and face it head on, like I have done. I cannot be the only person with the moral fiber and ability to look outside of myself and walk in another's shoes, can I?
All races are racist, but some have more power than others. Why act so wounded?
Those in power will never relinquish that power and make those who are powerless as powerful. If someone has the power to give they also have the power to take away. Therefore as long as the Black man desires to sit at the White man's table as his equal without the ability to make himself equal through acquisition of power, he will always be a victim of racism. The only solution is for the Black men to create his own table...
Reply:See black folks, this is a condescending, closet racist if there ever was one. As if all blacks agree with you, as if it takes any "moral fiber" to condense all of the black communities problems into a neat little package, put a bow on it and call it the white man. My god how gracious and white of you. Examine yourself. Your ideology is as much of the problem as any of those you accuse .
Self righteous much?
OGUN I agree.
Reply:Chill Chill Chill
Soon the sun will be shining and you will wonder why you asked this question. Its out-dated to still be thinking along these lines when you should appreciate how things like this have really moved on. The divide is sooo minimal now that it's barely worth mentioning or worrying about.
Reply:The first step to fix anything is to limit the boring babble and inspire people to work together.
Go Obama!
Reply:all we need to do is stop this bull of trying to catagorise evryone and everything, get our thumbs out and realise that we are all human, all too human, and get on with it. and it needs to start in America, seeing as the yanks are so damned good at apartied and living up to stereotypes. anyone who claims any different is either a typical narrow-minded redneck colonial or a self-deluded liar.
Reply:I completely agree. If I hear another person barking "racism" in reference to Obama, BET, black universities, and not being able to use the "n word", I'm going to vomit up my intestines. These people don't seem to realize that what racism really is, and what discrimination really is. I can't imagine how they'd react if they had to trade places with any given Black person for just one day, and have to put up with all of the ignorance that one must experience as a Black person.
Reply:We are not, and you sound like just another person who loves to rewrite everyone else's personal experiences to fit your world view.
Reply:No you can't and you aren't! I believe that in order for us as ppl to fix this problem is to relinquish the titles of races. It enables ppl to play the race card in the first place. If everyone is labeled as one race, like american then there is no room to place the race card because there wouldn't be one.the next step is to break everyone back down to one level. interviews without in person without faces, like in the catholic church and make it harder on those who show discrimination and hate towards ANYONE of a different "race." We need to be reunited and personally I think Obama is the man to do it. Not b/c he is black(b/c he's not,he is hawiaan and black or something to that effect) but because he envokes new thoughts in ppl of many backgrounds and he has already changed America and he isn't even in the whitehouse! Poin Blank and simple we need to becom a UNITED STATES and not SEPARATE BUT EQUAL STATES! SO THERE!
Reply:Yes Whites are seen as the "most" racist because they do hold the most power in the American society. They manipulating the media is undeniable and we all know it in the back of our minds.
Thank you for understanding unlike those who continue to not understand why they are constantly blamed.
Reply:Racism wounds everyone. It wouldnt the person that feels it and strikes out and it wounds the victim. Yes white people do hold the power and hopefully slowly things are changing. Vote for Obama and you will see balance in the country.
Reply:act wounded or victimized or playing the victim role because it's easy and requires no responsibility. when you put yourself in that position, it's easy to win arguments or convince people or win over people or make them feel sorry for you so they hand you stuff like special treatment. it's just another copout. reaffirms the observation of no accountability in that group.
anyone can be racist. every race has racists. there shouldn't be a double standard. PCness is going too far now. both sides or all sides should and need to stop pointing fingers, stop blaming others, put aside their differences and not worry about losing face, and just be friends and MOVE ON. we need to PROGRESS, not linger on holding grudges. fighting racism with more racism is not going to end racism. in fact, it only provokes more racism. if only everyone stop with the race cards and be accountable then we as society would progress. otherwise, racism will never end like a vicious cycle over and over again: whites on top, then blacks on top, then whites on top, then blacks on top, and so on.
and by the way, just because i didn't mention other races other than black and white, doesn't mean i'm being negative towards them. so stop pointing fingers and take some accountability instead of playing the victim card.
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The first step to fix this evil is to admit it and face it head on, like I have done. I cannot be the only person with the moral fiber and ability to look outside of myself and walk in another's shoes, can I?
All races are racist, but some have more power than others. Why act so wounded?
Those in power will never relinquish that power and make those who are powerless as powerful. If someone has the power to give they also have the power to take away. Therefore as long as the Black man desires to sit at the White man's table as his equal without the ability to make himself equal through acquisition of power, he will always be a victim of racism. The only solution is for the Black men to create his own table...
Reply:See black folks, this is a condescending, closet racist if there ever was one. As if all blacks agree with you, as if it takes any "moral fiber" to condense all of the black communities problems into a neat little package, put a bow on it and call it the white man. My god how gracious and white of you. Examine yourself. Your ideology is as much of the problem as any of those you accuse .
Self righteous much?
OGUN I agree.
Reply:Chill Chill Chill
Soon the sun will be shining and you will wonder why you asked this question. Its out-dated to still be thinking along these lines when you should appreciate how things like this have really moved on. The divide is sooo minimal now that it's barely worth mentioning or worrying about.
Reply:The first step to fix anything is to limit the boring babble and inspire people to work together.
Go Obama!
Reply:all we need to do is stop this bull of trying to catagorise evryone and everything, get our thumbs out and realise that we are all human, all too human, and get on with it. and it needs to start in America, seeing as the yanks are so damned good at apartied and living up to stereotypes. anyone who claims any different is either a typical narrow-minded redneck colonial or a self-deluded liar.
Reply:I completely agree. If I hear another person barking "racism" in reference to Obama, BET, black universities, and not being able to use the "n word", I'm going to vomit up my intestines. These people don't seem to realize that what racism really is, and what discrimination really is. I can't imagine how they'd react if they had to trade places with any given Black person for just one day, and have to put up with all of the ignorance that one must experience as a Black person.
Reply:We are not, and you sound like just another person who loves to rewrite everyone else's personal experiences to fit your world view.
Reply:No you can't and you aren't! I believe that in order for us as ppl to fix this problem is to relinquish the titles of races. It enables ppl to play the race card in the first place. If everyone is labeled as one race, like american then there is no room to place the race card because there wouldn't be one.the next step is to break everyone back down to one level. interviews without in person without faces, like in the catholic church and make it harder on those who show discrimination and hate towards ANYONE of a different "race." We need to be reunited and personally I think Obama is the man to do it. Not b/c he is black(b/c he's not,he is hawiaan and black or something to that effect) but because he envokes new thoughts in ppl of many backgrounds and he has already changed America and he isn't even in the whitehouse! Poin Blank and simple we need to becom a UNITED STATES and not SEPARATE BUT EQUAL STATES! SO THERE!
Reply:Yes Whites are seen as the "most" racist because they do hold the most power in the American society. They manipulating the media is undeniable and we all know it in the back of our minds.
Thank you for understanding unlike those who continue to not understand why they are constantly blamed.
Reply:Racism wounds everyone. It wouldnt the person that feels it and strikes out and it wounds the victim. Yes white people do hold the power and hopefully slowly things are changing. Vote for Obama and you will see balance in the country.
Reply:act wounded or victimized or playing the victim role because it's easy and requires no responsibility. when you put yourself in that position, it's easy to win arguments or convince people or win over people or make them feel sorry for you so they hand you stuff like special treatment. it's just another copout. reaffirms the observation of no accountability in that group.
anyone can be racist. every race has racists. there shouldn't be a double standard. PCness is going too far now. both sides or all sides should and need to stop pointing fingers, stop blaming others, put aside their differences and not worry about losing face, and just be friends and MOVE ON. we need to PROGRESS, not linger on holding grudges. fighting racism with more racism is not going to end racism. in fact, it only provokes more racism. if only everyone stop with the race cards and be accountable then we as society would progress. otherwise, racism will never end like a vicious cycle over and over again: whites on top, then blacks on top, then whites on top, then blacks on top, and so on.
and by the way, just because i didn't mention other races other than black and white, doesn't mean i'm being negative towards them. so stop pointing fingers and take some accountability instead of playing the victim card.
car makes
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