“That’s OK, I feel pretty good now,” she replied.
Wow, that’s a turnaround. Just last week she was complaining that her saddle was so uncomfortable that she wanted to get a new one. Why the sudden change of heart?
Well, after she complained last week, I took a look at the saddle. It’s the original Trek gel that came with the bike when we bought it in 1992. But it hadn’t been on the bike for some years — not until I put it back on after the saddle she’d been riding failed on a New Year’s Day ride. As I suspected, there was a problem with the saddle’s set up. The nose was sticking up. I must not have tightened the set screw tight enough when I installed the saddle, and her riding had pushed down the back, and pushed the nose up.
I got out the carpenter’s level and set about correcting the problem. Just before I finished, Pat came out of the house to take a look.
“It’s perfectly level now,” I told her.
“You know, I’d like it if you lowered the nose a little bit from where it is.” she said.
I complied. “It’s half a bubble down from level,” I said.
Which brings us to the ride that started off this missive. I questioned her closely about the saddle and its feel.
Once again, the big difference made by a small adjustment hit home. But I had my own version of the story. Just before that morning ride, I had once again tweaked my saddle position — edging it back ever so slightly. I’d been doing that over the last two weeks, a little bit at a time. Each time, it felt better, but each time, I thought things could improve even more. This time, it felt pretty good.
I’ve had a chance to confirm that in subsequent days. My rides on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday were all good ones, with no discomfort on the seat. This morning, I led a B ride out into the country for a 36-mile round trip. I think I’ve finally found the magic spot. The saddle stays right where it is.
It’s a game of millimeters, but if you have the patience to keep at it, eventually you’ll get it right.
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It never ceases to amaze me how big a difference a little adjustment can make.
Marking, measuring, recording all help to keep that information at hand. But remember also that nothing is written in stone either. We are, all of us, a work in progress. If you ride long enough, something other than the bike may (will) change. If you take Ray’s approach and work at an area patiently, in small increments, you can fine tune everything about the ride. But even though I may have ridden in the same position very comfortably, I have found over the past few years, as I get older, that the old position doesn’t work for me. So, like Ray, I keep tweaking.
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Pink Joins the Night Owl Club With a Sleepless Baby
Yesterday, Pink joined the club, tweeting
yeah!!!!!!!! up all night!!!! reliving my past... i've just replaced techno music with ocean sounds- glow sticks with night lights.
Other moms have attempted to describe their exhaustion in hastily drawn images, like Amber Dusick whose What it is like to (not) sleep at night post on her Parenting. Illustrated With Crappy Pictures blog may be one of the most accurate (and hysterical) depictions I've ever seen.
What's your best tip for overcoming a sleepless night so you can still function the next day?
Source: Parenting. Illustrated with Crappy PicturesKeeping dogs and cats healthy and hydrated during the winter months is more important than ever. Let’s look at why this is, and how you can ensure your pet is getting enough to drink all season long!
The importance of hydration is often only talked about in the summertime – but it’s vitally important all year round! Cold weather often leads to a sharp rise in common illnesses in our dogs and cats, so keeping them healthy and hydrated during the late autumn and winter is just as crucial as it is when it’s hot outside.
Dogs are notorious for developing gastroenteritis – irritation of the stomach and intestines that can lead to vomiting and diarrhea.  But what you probably don’t know is that cases of gastroenteritis start increasing in late summer and hit their highest rate during the winter months.
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For dogs that are ill, you can try DoggyRade Pro – an advanced version of DoggyRade that supports dogs with intestinal disorders such as acute diarrhea, gastroenteritis, pancreatitis and other illnesses. DoggyRade Pro is fortified with double doses of prebiotics as well as key amino acids to help the intestines recover quickly.
Unlike most dogs, cats are fussy drinkers and can sometimes be reluctant to drink plain water. The onset of colder weather is associated with a sharp increase in the incidence of urinary cases in cats because they drink even less.
Again, proper hydration is key! KittyRade, an award-winning, ready-to-use, isotonic drink, encourages reliable hydration in cats. KittyRade’s aromatic chicken smell and delicious taste entices cats to drink. In KittyRade’s latest trials testing fluid intake in cats, cats drank nine times more KittyRade than water.
Wet food toppers can also help!
If your dog or cat eats a kibble-based diet, adding a topper with a high moisture content is another great way to keep him hydrated. Tonisity’s new pet product range includes a tasty, ready-to-use gravy topper. Many gravy toppers are high calorie and fat based, but YummyRade is extremely low in both calories and fat. It’s a great flavor booster that encourages both dogs and cats to eat their food. This can be really helpful, especially if your pets are on bland diets, or are fussy eaters. You can use it to make your pet’s food tastier and more hydrating without worrying about weight gain or digestive issues. YummyRade also contains natural prebiotics to support gut health.
All of these products are in a resealable pouch, no mixing or measuring is required! They contain natural fiber prebiotics and are low in fat, calories and phosphates. They’re also gluten- and grain- free, hypoallergenic and non-GMO! All products are formulated by veterinarians and designed to increase fluid intake and improve gut health in both dogs and cats.
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As an American, my first thought when anyone mentions banning or regulating "hate" speech is: Who gets to define hate?  That concerns me more than anything, as it would just take a few disingenuous people in the right positions to make these laws very oppressive.  Does this  question ever come into play for you?  What is your answer to it?

Also, labeling something as "hate speech" and dismissing or banning it seems to be as closed-minded as calling it "blasphemy" or "heresy" (or my favorite, "un-american", I don't think people who use that term realize its irony) and dismissing it outright.  It seems that ideas should stand or fall on their own merits, not based on a label assigned to them.  Do you feel the same way, or is there something I'm missing about "hate speech" that makes it too dangerous for public discourse and outweighs the value of critical thinking?Hverfi
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