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Alan Ortiz
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I can't get enough of Le…
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Alan Ortiz's Discussions
tattoo fails - asian characters
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Anne Alt Aug 20, 2012.
Bicycle Frame Design Basics
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Started this discussion. Last reply by UV Metal Arts - Powder Coating Jul 26, 2009.
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Alan Ortiz replied to prof.gfr's discussion 'Apple Cider Century 2012'"Went with about 8 others -- different distances. Totally enjoyed the awesome weather! :) We skipped the spaghetti dinner and went for apps and whiskey flights at Journeyman Distillery. If you go next year, you should consider…"
Rich S replied to Alan Ortiz's discussion 'tattoo fails - asian characters'"George Carlin:
New Rule: Just because your tattoo has Chinese characters in it doesn't make you spiritual. It's right above the crack of your ass. And it translates to 'beef with broccoli.' The last time you did anything…"
Martin Hazard replied to Alan Ortiz's discussion 'tattoo fails - asian characters'"I love asian tattoos. I love to compliment someone on their asian ink, then ask "Whats it mean, Im a bitch?""
James BlackHeron replied to Alan Ortiz's discussion 'tattoo fails - asian characters'"I have never understood why people would have crap written on them in a language they can't understand or read. Then again, many English-speakers can't read or write in their native languages very well either.
Idiocracy is…"
Keith Lewis replied to Alan Ortiz's discussion 'tattoo fails - asian characters'"Whenever my students get Asian tattoos, I tell them that it means something that I make up on the spot. "Oh, new ink. Nice. It says 'jelly on my car.' What does that mean? You didn't mean it to say that?" The looks I get are…"
Gabe replied to Alan Ortiz's discussion 'tattoo fails - asian characters'"Love this! Had all my Kanji checked by friends that have knowledge of the language. Helps out a bit. ;-)"
Alan Ortiz posted a discussiontattoo fails - asian characters
Had a chuckle with this one although I can't vouch for the level of accuracy. :Dhttp://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/08/18/asian-tattoo-fails_n_1796981.htmlSee More
Alan Ortiz is attending Lee Diamond's event
Tour of Avondale at Brands Park
August 18, 2012 from 11am to 3pm
Avondale, Chicago Community Area 21 sits 6 miles northwest of the Loop. Once part of a vast expanse of prairie, the installation of the Old Northwest Plank Road, today's Milwaukee Avenue, helped spur business and development and ushered in many years of prosperity. Avondale was annexed to Chicago in 1889 and grew rapidly as…See More
Alan Ortiz commented on Gabe's event 'Charity Bike Wash and Breakfast'"Oh.. will be showing up at 1p-ish due to morning commitments."
Alan Ortiz commented on Gabe's event 'Charity Bike Wash and Breakfast'"Haven't done a Chainlink thing in a while... saw this and thought it a good/fun thing to participate in. Will a set of toothbrushes and a couple of bottles of degreaser work?"
Alan Ortiz is attending Gabe's event
Charity Bike Wash and Breakfast at S&G's (Sam & George's)
August 25, 2012 from 10:30am to 4pm
So we're doing it! We're gonna wash bikes for a good cause. So bring your dirty bike and get her cleaned for a donation of any size. We have $700 from the first wash that we're going to combine with the final tally from this event and we're gonna donate it to the Nettlehorst School. Teacher's need support and it's back to school season so let's do this thing! Let me know if you can volunteer and what supplies you can bring (clean rags, soap, toothbrushes, chain lube, etc...) Want info on the…See More
Alan Ortiz replied to David's discussion 'Pannier for a laptop'"I've got Ortlieb panniers and I put a spare t-shirt or hand towel in the bottom to help soften any vibration. For one of my RAGBRAI legs, I rode with a pannier packed with my laptop and other gear to get a sense of the load over a long distance…"
Profile Information
- What I ride:
- Road
- The kind of riding I do:
- Recreational, Exercise, Commuting, Distance, Around Town
- About me:
- 2011 - Looking forward to the Triple up in Wisconsin this year: Arcadian Brute, Kickapoo Kicker and Dairyland Dare. Still haven't hit my century ride or my camping / biking trip, but I figure that'll come with time. Did RAGBRAI last year but not sure about this year just yet.
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Comment Wall (3 comments)
- At 6:27pm on February 19, 2010,
Sol said… - Hey Alan,
It was nice seeing you again. Yes, Sol is the correct spelling...it is short for Solomon which is my full name.
- At 5:33pm on August 3, 2009,
Trachea said… - no, it's from a vintage bicycle ad
- At 9:17pm on July 5, 2009,
Anne Alt said… - Thanks for coming on today's ride. I hope we'll see you on more club rides.
BTW, Howard's suggestion for the "Slow Century" is an excellent one. It's a really good way to do your first century.
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