SNAFLETE ROSTER

[megale3]

SNAFLETES show your numbers here. Signing in and being counted allows you to have a normal day that is messed up in your fitness career and let it slide off your back.

Hi My name is Mike/Meg and I am a SNAFLETE

[like2bike]

L2B checking in, present and accounted for SIR!

Do we have a 12 step program?

[megale3]

no its simple. Its pay as you go.
No advanced payments necessary.
M

[lizardbiker]

Liz checking in with his lifetime membership card in hand!
(btw - 16 hrs until the Cannondale pilgrimage starts :D )

[Pink]

Still not sure what I'm agreeing to but what the heck. I'm sure I'm one. Could it have something to do with standing in the shower after Saturday's class and forgetting to get a towel from the front desk and having to put my sweating biking stuff back on and run soaking wet bare-footed through the gym to get a towel? Something like that?

[Pink]

Liz checking in with his lifetime membership card in hand!
(btw - 16 hrs until the Cannondale pilgrimage starts :D )

Liz, you are too cute. Reminds me of my pilgrimage to the Ben & Jerry's factory in Vermont.

[megale3]

Still not sure what I'm agreeing to but what the heck. I'm sure I'm one. Could it have something to do with standing in the shower after Saturday's class and forgetting to get a towel from the front desk and having to put my sweating biking stuff back on and run soaking wet bare-footed through the gym to get a towel? Something like that?

Pink that is definitely one! Go get um Liz.

M

[joyofspin]

Could I join as well. I am sure I will have some fun stuff to add.
Like taking a total fall across the wet floor in front of 49 riders - or banging into a bike as I walk the room at least once a week - yes it leaves a mark - or forgetting my mic at one gym and yelling at the 40 something riders for the entire ride. I am sure there are more.

[lizardbiker]

Liz checking in with his lifetime membership card in hand!
(btw - 16 hrs until the Cannondale pilgrimage starts :D )

Liz, you are too cute. Reminds me of my pilgrimage to the Ben & Jerry's factory in Vermont.

Made it there, too! I was in Montpelier for Thermography training and brought my bicycle along - after training I'd go for rides. When I realized how close I was to the Ben & Jerry's plant I just HAD to alter my route once! There's just no comparison between fresh B&J and the cartons you get in a store! My fav is rum raisin :P

Less than 15 hours and counting!! I'm still trying to decide what to say when I meet the creators of CalII....hi, nice to meet you....just doesn't sound right... thought about bowing and mumbling "I'm not worthy" .... I definitely have to practice not looking too giddy or they may deem me unworthy and they may reposess CalII and I'd have to walk home. Maybe just..."Hey" ... I gotta try not thinking about it - just concentrate on the ride. Tonight I have to polish her and put her racing wheels back on, get my food & water & gear set out and hope I can sleep... Oh yeah - and the camera with fresh batteries...We're hitting the road at 6:00 sharp.

[jsejt]

Count me in!

:oops:

[like2bike]

Could I join as well. I am sure I will have some fun stuff to add.
Like taking a total fall across the wet floor in front of 49 riders - or banging into a bike as I walk the room at least once a week - yes it leaves a mark -

Oh cripes LMAO (but I hope you weren't hurt)....

[lizardbiker]

Could I join as well. I am sure I will have some fun stuff to add.
Like taking a total fall across the wet floor in front of 49 riders - or banging into a bike as I walk the room at least once a week - yes it leaves a mark - or forgetting my mic at one gym and yelling at the 40 something riders for the entire ride. I am sure there are more.

That's too funny! Maybe it could be a marketing tool for getting more people to come to classes - just at the possibility of seeing you spinning across the floor. Hey - maybe I should try it. Might get my numbers up. Hmmmmm...

[Pink]

Oh, and the other day I was warming them up and I started with the usual, "Relax, drop your shoulders, slight bend in the elbows and..." I wanted to say, "Flat wrists" but said "Flat feet" instead. Well, I knew that wasn't right but I couldn't think of the word for wrists so I held my right arm up, pointed to my wrist with my left hand and said, "You know, these things, keep them flat."

I'm telling you, it's a crapshoot.

[sandy]

Last Friday during class what I meant to say was play with your pedal stroke and I said play with yourself! Well know know I just wanted to reach into my mouth and pull those words right back out. My regular guys with the already dirty minds had a field day with that one. Took me awhile to get back on track. My bad :oops:

[sandy]

I guess I should have asked this first . Whats a snaflete? Is that one?

[megale3]

I guess I should have asked this first . Whats a snaflete? Is that one?

You have heard of the term SNAFU or Situation Normal All F*** Up well as Athletes and Coaches well have the great honor of really messin up and that is how I came up with SNAFU + ATHLETE = SNAFLETE So things like taking Microphones into the tiolet turned on and so on is a honor badge for us all. Everyone doew it to some extreme its just being humans being.
Shall we welcome you in?
Meg

[Moonsavvy]

Hi I'm Moonsavvy and I'm an, uh snaflete? Did I get it right?

Yes I have many things that qualify me. Is this where we exchange stories? I believe I've already told you all that I said the worst cue I've ever heard anyone say. It went something like this...."This is where the weak one's fall!"

That alone qualifies me, but unfortunately I have more. :|

[megale3]

That alone qualifies me, but unfortunately I have more. :|

Oh! but you will ,you will... (done in the voice of Yoda in the Empire Strikes Back when he told Skywalker to beware of the Dark Side of the Force)

[cfoam4me]

Count me in for any number of snafletic moments...one of the more memorable was watch your leg speed, which came out-yep you guessed it...watch your leg spread. :roll:

[megale3]

Count me in for any number of snafletic moments...

SNAFLETIC!! I LOVE THIS it describes the actual event like an adverb! You are very good.
New list of verbage to our cause and will be amended into our constuitution and Mission Statement.
SNAFLETE- The Victim
SNAFLETIC- The action or look of a SNAFLETE (i.e... He/she had a SNAFLETIC build)
SNAFLUENCE- This is one where someone had a hand in your SNAFLETIC episode.

[melanieann]

After one of my long rides I hopped off the saddle...but half of my shorts stayed there. Yes, my shorts got caught and I gave everyone in the class a nice side view of the ole' panties. Niiiiiicccce...

Of course then you could count the time I was helping set up a newbie and punched him in the face. I was adjusting the pedal and my hand slipped...how the heck was I supposed to know the dude was craning his head down to see what I was doing?! Woops.

So many...

[yvonne]

Oh, not only am i a snaflete, i may be a candidate for queen snaflete!

instead of saying "put a little road beneath your feet," i said ... you guessed it "put a little road between your legs ..."

:oops: :oops: :oops: :oops: :oops:

[yvonne]

or ... there's the time that i was being helpful and filled someone's water bottle for them, then i walked toward him putting the top back on, and somehow squeezed the bottle at the same time totally squirting water all over his face. did i mention he's a local radio personality?

:roll:

[monical1]

or ... there's the time that i was being helpful and filled someone's water bottle for them, then i walked toward him putting the top back on, and somehow squeezed the bottle at the same time totally squirting water all over his face. did i mention he's a local radio personality?

:roll:

LMAO! I got such a terrific visual.

[Pink]

After one of my long rides I hopped off the saddle...but half of my shorts stayed there. Yes, my shorts got caught and I gave everyone in the class a nice side view of the ole' panties. Niiiiiicccce...

Of course then you could count the time I was helping set up a newbie and punched him in the face. I was adjusting the pedal and my hand slipped...how the heck was I supposed to know the dude was craning his head down to see what I was doing?! Woops.

So many...

Panties? Panties under bike shorts? That alone qualifies you!(':D')

[abby_b_fit]

Hi My name is Abby, and I am a SNAFLETE. I have gone 4 days without a SNAFLETIC moment but I know I am due for a relapse. :shock:


---A

[abby_b_fit]

or ... there's the time that i was being helpful and filled someone's water bottle for them, then i walked toward him putting the top back on, and somehow squeezed the bottle at the same time totally squirting water all over his face. did i mention he's a local radio personality?

:roll:

pricless!!!!!!! :lol:

[jmd]

after i get off the bike from teaching, i always grab a towel and wrap it around my waste to help dry my bike shorts...well, as i was leading the class in stretching my towel dropped to the ground and i screamed--yes into the microphone--and covered myself like i was naked underneath :oops: everyone immediately stares at me as if i had been shot...and there i was in my tank and bike shorts totally clothed with my towel at my ankles......now that's taking modesty to a new level! thanks for your support....i'm jean ducey and i'm a snafelete!!!

[joyofspin]

Panties? Panties under bike shorts? That alone qualifies you!(':D')

I thought I was the only one who didn't - glad to know I am not alone

[jsejt]

The other day I said, "Nice back" in the mic. Don't know why I said that because it makes no sense, I guess they had nice contracted backs over the saddle. My friends were in the back and yelled, "what did you just say?" I repeated "nice back", uh, ok I said it again, whatever.

At the end of class, they came up to me and said everyone in the back row thought I told them they had a "Nice Ass". :lol:

We laughed about it later. Well yesterday I told my girlfriends in the back they had a "nice back", I thought they were going to fall off the bike laughing! It was so funny.

<<<<note to the forum spinning instructors>>>>

I usually say, "nice form". :?

[jmd]

apparently i have a snafletic build..... :roll:
important note: the night before this snafletic event, dateline featured a transvestite(man, now woman) who was trying to make the the lpga tour :shock: not that there's anything wrong with that...

okay, you might see where this is going already...my husband and i went to chicago for a quick romantic weekend--no kids! i went into a starbucks on michigan ave one a.m. to grab our coffee and it was packed. btw, it was summer and i was dressed in my workout stuff, we on our way to jog the lake. the lady behind the counter looks at me and starts pointing at me...starstruck, hand over her mouth, (clearly under the snafluence of the dateline episode) and yells...it's you, the golfer, from dateline...the transvestite! :shock: she whispered to her coworkers and they join the gawking :twisted: okay, now i've been called a few things in my life, but never anything like this! i turned deep red, denied my apparent celebrity status, and said i just have a snafletic build. by now all of starbucks is interested in the drama and is quiet....she wasn't buying it, winked at me and gave me my coffee free. i am jean, a snaflete with a snafletic build...now suffering from post snafmatic stress disorder!

p.s. my husband timm put himself through college on a golf scholarship, he's still trying to convince me the above is compliment :? i choose to love him anyway!

[Jennifer]

apparently i have a snafletic build..... :roll:
important note: the night before this snafletic event, dateline featured a transvestite(man, now woman) who was trying to make the the lpga tour :shock: not that there's anything wrong with that...

okay, you might see where this is going already...my husband and i went to chicago for a quick romantic weekend--no kids! i went into a starbucks on michigan ave one a.m. to grab our coffee and it was packed. btw, it was summer and i was dressed in my workout stuff, we on our way to jog the lake. the lady behind the counter looks at me and starts pointing at me...starstruck, hand over her mouth, (clearly under the snafluence of the dateline episode) and yells...it's you, the golfer, from dateline...the transvestite! :shock: she whispered to her coworkers and they join the gawking :twisted: okay, now i've been called a few things in my life, but never anything like this! i turned deep red, denied my apparent celebrity status, and said i just have a snafletic build. by now all of starbucks is interested in the drama and is quiet....she wasn't buying it, winked at me and gave me my coffee free. i am jean, a snaflete with a snafletic build...now suffering from post snafmatic stress disorder!

p.s. my husband timm put himself through college on a golf scholarship, he's still trying to convince me the above is compliment :? i choose to love him anyway!

:lol: OH, I miss my Smiley Pad (frickin' Vista). This calls for a peeing-your-pants smiley!

[melanieann]

Yes, I wear panties under my bike shorts and I'm proud! 8) Because of the above mentioned moment I will always wear them with my bike shorts. LOL Can you imagine showing off your...um...bare...nether region to your entire class?!

I also refuse to sleep naked because I'm afraid the house is going to catch on fire and I'll have to run outside without clothes on for the world to see...

[monical1]

apparently i have a snafletic build..... :roll:
important note: the night before this snafletic event, dateline featured a transvestite(man, now woman) who was trying to make the the lpga tour :shock: not that there's anything wrong with that...

okay, you might see where this is going already...my husband and i went to chicago for a quick romantic weekend--no kids! i went into a starbucks on michigan ave one a.m. to grab our coffee and it was packed. btw, it was summer and i was dressed in my workout stuff, we on our way to jog the lake. the lady behind the counter looks at me and starts pointing at me...starstruck, hand over her mouth, (clearly under the snafluence of the dateline episode) and yells...it's you, the golfer, from dateline...the transvestite! :shock: she whispered to her coworkers and they join the gawking :twisted: okay, now i've been called a few things in my life, but never anything like this! i turned deep red, denied my apparent celebrity status, and said i just have a snafletic build. by now all of starbucks is interested in the drama and is quiet....she wasn't buying it, winked at me and gave me my coffee free. i am jean, a snaflete with a snafletic build...now suffering from post snafmatic stress disorder!

p.s. my husband timm put himself through college on a golf scholarship, he's still trying to convince me the above is compliment :? i choose to love him anyway!

:lol: OH, I miss my Smiley Pad (frickin' Vista). This calls for a peeing-your-pants smiley!

I agree completely!

[Escandalosa]

I also refuse to sleep naked because I'm afraid the house is going to catch on fire and I'll have to run outside without clothes on for the world to see...

That's not at all weird :wink:

[melanieann]

Thank you, Esc! I'm glad I'm not alone on that one. :lol:

[Escandalosa]

Thank you, Esc! I'm glad I'm not alone on that one. :lol:

Awww, I was actually playing around. I think it's crazy weird. I was playfully making fun 8)

[jsejt]

Thank you, Esc! I'm glad I'm not alone on that one. :lol:

Your not alone at all! Also I have on occasion had small animals hump my head as well. Just in case you didn't know.

[melanieann]

If you guys don't stop picking on me I'm going to send Spiderman's little 'friend' over to your houses...

[Jennifer]

So, does calling 911 during the first class I ever taught count as a snafletic moment?

[jmd]

So, does calling 911 during the first class I ever taught count as a snafletic moment?

no fair just dipping your toes in the water....you must tell the full story!!! here i'll get you started, "once upon a time ther was a snaflete named jennifer. all she ever wanted to do when she grew up was to become a spin instructor......and then one day....."
now you fill in the blanks, and no fair yaddah, yaddahing over the worst part :D looking forward to your story....jmd :wink:

[jmd]

Count me in for any number of snafletic moments...

SNAFLETIC!! I LOVE THIS it describes the actual event like an adverb! You are very good.
New list of verbage to our cause and will be amended into our constuitution and Mission Statement.
SNAFLETE- The Victim
SNAFLETIC- The action or look of a SNAFLETE (i.e... He/she had a SNAFLETIC build)
SNAFLUENCE- This is one where someone had a hand in your SNAFLETIC episode.

upon divulging my recent snafletic admission, i would like to propose a new word to the above entitled verbage....ready....SNAFVESTITE-having enough of a snafletic build that one is confused with being transgendered....not that there's anything wrong with that.
all those in favor...................jmd :oops:

[like2bike]

Aye!

[lizardbiker]

So, does calling 911 during the first class I ever taught count as a snafletic moment?

Wasn't during a class, but one winter I did have 911 called on me - I used to be famous in our neighborhood for my halloween decorations - gallons of fake blood, corpses, fog machines, strobe lights, random body parts that would move, twitch or talk, rats, bats, etc. One year I had a very realistic corpse hanging from a noose in my garage - took a long time to get up, and was out of the way, so after halloween I kinda left it there and forgot about it.
During the following Christmas vacation time, I was working on putting new wallpaper in my son's room. Worked late and forgot to turn off the garage lights when I put all the stuff away. Apparently someone drove by around 2:00 and saw the corpse hanging in the garage and called 911. I awoke to a bunch of strange noises, and my dog was pacing around the house - looked out the window, and the road was lined with rescue vehicles, cop cars - a whole SWAT team of activity running around my yard. I thought maybe there was a manhunt going on, not even thinking about the corpse in my garage, so I decided it would be best to just stay inside and go back to bed. Next thing I know, a cop is banging on my front door with a 4' flashlight shining in the house and explained that they received a report of a homicide/suicide in my house. I explained that I was the only one home at the moment, but he wanted to come in. Went straight for the garage and shined the light on the corpse. My workbench was also still covered with the spare halloween body parts as I had to leave them out for the fake blood to dry, and never bothered to put them away (only sitting out 2 months!). He poked the corpse to verify it was fake and made me take it down.
Needless to say the rumors were going rampant in our little community about the murder at my house. I was infamous for a couple weeks!! :twisted:

[Pink]

Liz, I sware you have the BEST stories. That is positively hysterical. You need to write a book.

[kszspin]

Joining the Association for Snafaletes a little late, sorry!

I still haven't topped my snafalete moment from about 5-6 yrs ago (remember the one where I lifted my top and gave a male member a peek at my boobs for 3 secs too long :shock: ). Nothing really has come close to that precious moment in history so far. Will report in to all if I can somehow trump that one! :D

[like2bike]

Pretty sure that one takes the trophy. :wink:

[AC]

Joining the Association for Snafaletes a little late, sorry!

I still haven't topped my snafalete moment from about 5-6 yrs ago (remember the one where I lifted my top and gave a male member a peek at my boobs for 3 secs too long :shock: ). Nothing really has come close to that precious moment in history so far. Will report in to all if I can somehow trump that one! :D

So..still open for business?

[Moonsavvy]

Joining the Association for Snafaletes a little late, sorry!

I still haven't topped my snafalete moment from about 5-6 yrs ago (remember the one where I lifted my top and gave a male member a peek at my boobs for 3 secs too long :shock: ). Nothing really has come close to that precious moment in history so far. Will report in to all if I can somehow trump that one! :D

I'm still wondering...How did this happen?

Or do I want to know :D

[Jennifer]

Joining the Association for Snafaletes a little late, sorry!

I still haven't topped my snafalete moment from about 5-6 yrs ago (remember the one where I lifted my top and gave a male member a peek at my boobs for 3 secs too long :shock: ). Nothing really has come close to that precious moment in history so far. Will report in to all if I can somehow trump that one! :D

I'm still wondering...How did this happen?

Or do I want to know :D

Uh...I DO! :D

[Moonsavvy]

You're up Kelly tell us how this happened?! I have a feeling I've heard this before, but I can't remember.

I bet it was a very memorable experience for the other party involved as well. :D

[yvonne]

anybody got any good "open mic" stories?

[lizardbiker]

Joining the Association for Snafaletes a little late, sorry!

I still haven't topped my snafalete moment from about 5-6 yrs ago (remember the one where I lifted my top and gave a male member a peek at my boobs for 3 secs too long :shock: ). Nothing really has come close to that precious moment in history so far. Will report in to all if I can somehow trump that one! :D
Dumb question... how long of a peek did he get if it was 3 seconds too long? Just making sure that I know what the socially acceptable amount of time it is for exposure...

[kszspin]

So..still open for business?

Not likely I'd get much business nowadays, back then I had a good 15 more pounds on me and was still Bf'ing a toddler, now I'm lucky to fill my "A" Ipex. If I lose any more weight I'll be in negative cup sizes (is there a -A ??). When I gain a pound it's in my arse, if I lose it, it's taken from what's left on top. :roll:


I'm not above stuffing my bra anymore either, girls gotta do what she's gotta do! :P

[kszspin]

Dumb question... how long of a peek did he get if it was 3 seconds too long? Just making sure that I know what the socially acceptable amount of time it is for exposure...

I think he got a good 5 seconds before I felt the cool air blowing on them and looked at my girl friend/fellow instructor's face and hand reaching for my top.
So Liz...basically 2 secs is acceptable in my book, it's not quite enough time for the male species to process just what the he$$ just happened to him. :D

[like2bike]

So we build the gentlemen's HR to 92% in 2 seconds. Who needs spinning when you've got the K-girl around? :lol:

[monical1]

I went for a day at the beach when I was about 20 years old. I was with a couple of friends and my 2 year old son. I came running toward my friends from the ocean and I was underconfident so I didn't expect any guys to be looking at me, but there they were; there were about six of them, not just looking, but gawking, gawking and whistling. Six handsome young men just making a huge fuss over me 8) . It's like slow motion in my mind to this day, I sloooooooowly turn to look at my friends and they are standing there, pointing at me with their hands covering their mouths, eyes wide. It just so happened that one of my breasts made it's way out of my bathing suit and was doing a sort of dance as I ran :shock: . Out of every emberassing moment that I have ever had in my life this still tops them all :oops: . These days that wouldn't surprise anyone, but things were different then, and I was completely humiliated. So, yes, I am a snaflete, but unless something worse than that happens at a day on the job, it will probably go unreported. :lol:

M

[AC]

So..still open for business?

Not likely I'd get much business nowadays, back then I had a good 15 more pounds on me and was still Bf'ing a toddler, now I'm lucky to fill my "A" Ipex. If I lose any more weight I'll be in negative cup sizes (is there a -A ??). When I gain a pound it's in my arse, if I lose it, it's taken from what's left on top. :roll:


I'm not above stuffing my bra anymore either, girls gotta do what she's gotta do! :P

Murphy's Laws of the Flash....

It only takes a glance.
99% of all flashes are good flashes (so anytime is right)
Real or store bought acceptable in any light
Once you do flash you can never get angry when a guy uses those nicknames (rack, cans, sweater puppies, funbags (they're all horrible, I know) headlights, gazongas (I'll stop now))
You must smile as the top goes up (everyone loves a convertable)

[kszspin]

You're up Kelly tell us how this happened?! I have a feeling I've heard this before, but I can't remember.

I bet it was a very memorable experience for the other party involved as well. :D

If you really can't remember, I'll replay for you.....
I lend a HR monitor loaner I have to a member just before class. This guy is a regular and real interesting :roll: . Mid 40's, single never been married still living with mama, short, pudgy, glasses, jewish and I think his name was Arnold (I swear I am NOT making this up). We start class, and he's still having issues with his transmitter, fixing it, fidgeting. So I tell him I'll help him with it after the ride, just stay around for a couple extra minutes. My friend and fellow instructor Diane was in class that night, she usually hangs out after and talks to me, so the three of us are standing together in the spin room and I proceed to show Arnold just where to place his transmitter strap on his chest so it reads properly. I have mine on under my fitness top (no seperate bra as it had a "built in" shelf bra) and left up my top so he can see :shock: just where it goes. Well, I suppose I lifted a little too high. As I'm continuing to HOLD IT UP, 1, 2, 3, secs.....I see the dudes eyes enlarge and mouth open, then feel the breeze on them, 4, 5, secs.....and Diane's hand grabs my top and pulls it down. What a sweet friend. :D

Wonder how Arnold is these days? :lol: :wink:
Scarred from the experience no doubt! :P

[like2bike]

I went for a day at the beach when I was about 20 years old. I was with a couple of friends and my 2 year old son. I came running toward my friends from the ocean and I was underconfident so I didn't expect any guys to be looking at me, but there they were; there were about six of them, not just looking, but gawking, gawking and whistling. Six handsome young men just making a huge fuss over me 8) . It's like slow motion in my mind to this day, I sloooooooowly turn to look at my friends and they are standing there, pointing at me with their hands covering their mouths, eyes wide. It just so happened that one of my breasts made it's way out of my bathing suit and was doing a sort of dance as I ran :shock: . Out of every emberassing moment that I have ever had in my life this still tops them all :oops: . These days that wouldn't surprise anyone, but things were different then, and I was completely humiliated. So, yes, I am a snaflete, but unless something worse than that happens at a day on the job, it will probably go unreported. :lol:

M

OK I happen to be listening to next week's profile music as I am reading this post from you Monica. I am peeing my pants, but the music I have playing is "SD 6 Dance Party" and artist is "Michael Giacchino. I swear, it's like I'm watching a movie. If you have this song (and if you don't you should get it--this is a JFK spinning song--need I say more?) Listen to the song, at any point in the song, and just read Monica's story. You'll feel like you're watching it as it happens. PRICELESS (note: all of the men on the forum are now doing exactly as I instructed.. I am certain of this). LOL!

[Jennifer]

left up my top so he can see :shock: just where it goes.

NOW I know the secret to getting riders to wear HRM's! I'm gonna stop lecturing and start flashing!

[Jennifer]

Okay, so tonight I got off of my bike to go around the room and turn on fans. As I came around the front of my bike to get back on, I grabbed the end of the handlebars to swing myself around the side to get back on, only my hand was all sweaty so it slipped off of the end, and if I had really been going for one of those grand stunt swings, I would have gone flying backwards. Instead I just pinwheeled a bit until I got my balance again. :oops:

[Moonsavvy]

I'm not above stuffing my bra anymore either, girls gotta do what she's gotta do! :P

OH MY GOSH

I just remembered one.

Picture this, I'm behind on laundry (surprise, surprise) and I have no clean sports bras, so what would you do? Well I put my 'regular' bra on and all my regular bras have quite a bit more enhancement than a sports bra, then I throw on a cami and I'm ready to go. Well I start teaching and this cami is a little lower than my regular ones and as I glance at myself in the mirror I was shocked at the clevage I was exposing! :shock: I mean they are use to seeing me with sport bra boobs and there I was all boobed out like I was going to a rock concert. I definatley felt some different vibes in the room. I don't know what it is about boobs they speak for themselves. As for my 'regular' bra's, they aren't allowed in the spin room again.... They've been banned. :lol:

Oh and thanks for the Arnold story, that was probably the highlight of his year. :D

[Pink]

DH joined the ranks last night.

He is an avid amateur photographer and exhibits/sells photos & greeting cards at little local art shows & gallerys. It's fun for him but, believe me, he can't quit his day job.

Anyway, he was invited to submit some pics to a art show/auction benefit for a presigous K-8 private school. We never heard of the event before and at first, didn't think much of it. Then the official invite came. The event was black tie & included the auctioning of an Andrew Wyeth. Can we say "A little out of our league?" The event was last night.

Rewind to first thing in the morning: he noticed his wallet was lost. So I spent the day running to places it could have been lost, ripping apart the house, calling credit card companies & banks...and being quite unsympathetic.

Back to our night at the Blue Bell Country Club auction: He amazingly sold 2 photos! Toward the end of this well-heeled event one of the women who bought a photo came up to us & asked if he had a website, as she was thinking of purchasing some more. He excitedly reaches into his jacket pocket to get his 'wallet' for a business card. What does his pull out? The stupid WSSC black nylon thingy we all wear around our necks!! You know, the one with the big white "Spinning" stamped across it. Let me tell you, the sound of the ripping velcro as he opened it was worth a Snaflete moment.

[Pink]

I'm not above stuffing my bra anymore either, girls gotta do what she's gotta do! :P

OH MY GOSH

I just remembered one.

Picture this, I'm behind on laundry (surprise, surprise) and I have no clean sports bras, so what would you do? Well I put my 'regular' bra on and all my regular bras have quite a bit more enhancement than a sports bra, then I throw on a cami and I'm ready to go. Well I start teaching and this cami is a little lower than my regular ones and as I glance at myself in the mirror I was shocked at the clevage I was exposing! :shock: I mean they are use to seeing me with sport bra boobs and there I was all boobed out like I was going to a rock concert. I definatley felt some different vibes in the room. I don't know what it is about boobs they speak for themselves. As for my 'regular' bra's, they aren't allowed in the spin room again.... They've been banned. :lol:

Oh and thanks for the Arnold story, that was probably the highlight of his year. :D

LOL, well in defense of all the sensible female instructors out there -- bending over on a bike is a completely different view than we get in front of our vanity mirrors. Unless we are facing a mirror while teaching, we have no idea how the girls are setting up. That's my story & I'm sticking to it. :wink:

[jsejt]

You're up Kelly tell us how this happened?! I have a feeling I've heard this before, but I can't remember.

I bet it was a very memorable experience for the other party involved as well. :D

If you really can't remember, I'll replay for you.....
I lend a HR monitor loaner I have to a member just before class. This guy is a regular and real interesting :roll: . Mid 40's, single never been married still living with mama, short, pudgy, glasses, jewish and I think his name was Arnold (I swear I am NOT making this up). We start class, and he's still having issues with his transmitter, fixing it, fidgeting. So I tell him I'll help him with it after the ride, just stay around for a couple extra minutes. My friend and fellow instructor Diane was in class that night, she usually hangs out after and talks to me, so the three of us are standing together in the spin room and I proceed to show Arnold just where to place his transmitter strap on his chest so it reads properly. I have mine on under my fitness top (no seperate bra as it had a "built in" shelf bra) and left up my top so he can see :shock: just where it goes. Well, I suppose I lifted a little too high. As I'm continuing to HOLD IT UP, 1, 2, 3, secs.....I see the dudes eyes enlarge and mouth open, then feel the breeze on them, 4, 5, secs.....and Diane's hand grabs my top and pulls it down. What a sweet friend. :D

Wonder how Arnold is these days? :lol: :wink:
Scarred from the experience no doubt! :P

Man I love a good boobie story...keep em coming ladies!
Sorry no boob showing, but don't you hate when all the sudden the girls get hard for absolutely no reason and tahdah your in the front of about 20 or more people staring at you!

[Pink]

I've got one...but only for my home girls. How can we keep the boys out of the clubhouse?

[kszspin]

I definatley felt some different vibes in the room. I don't know what it is about boobs they speak for themselves. As for my 'regular' bra's, they aren't allowed in the spin room again.... They've been banned. :lol:


Why are you banning them?? If "they" can help that class attendance slump you have going, well...... :wink:

[Escandalosa]

I've got one. I was home and had a half an hour before I had to leave and go to class. I was getting changed and took off my shirt and was a about to take off my normal bra to put a sports bra on when my phone rang. I answer the phone and it's a friend I haven't spoken to in a while.

So we're chatting away and I get chilly since I'm only in my bra so I throw a zip up hoodie on. I get off the phone, change my pants, grab something to eat and run out the door.

I get to class. Set my bike up. Help some other people with their bikes. Get on stage to start the class and I unzip my hoodie. No tank top on. No sports bra on. I forgot to change my bra and put a tank top on.

I've never zipped up so fast in my life. I could have started a fire I zipped up so fast. I had to do the entire ride with a hoodie on. Who forgets to put clothes on? Dumb.

[kszspin]

Wow, bet that was the hottest hour you ever taught! :lol:

[Escandalosa]

Hot is an understatement. A long sleeve hoodie is less than conducive for a 45 minute class. I told my class that if I pass out from the heat to just ball me up and throw me in the corner.

[Jennifer]

don't you hate when all the sudden the girls get hard for absolutely no reason and tahdah your in the front of about 20 or more people staring at you!

:lol: As someone who suffers from PHNS (I'll let you figure that one out), and wears two sports bras to no avail. I can certainly relate.

[kszspin]

Let me take a shot Jennifer...

Public Hard Nipple Syndrome?? :P

[like2bike]

don't you hate when all the sudden the girls get hard for absolutely no reason and tahdah your in the front of about 20 or more people staring at you!

:lol: As someone who suffers from PHNS (I'll let you figure that one out), and wears two sports bras to no avail. I can certainly relate.

Those little round band-aids do wonders. Just pop those babies on and viola--no more high beamers!

[Jennifer]

Let me take a shot Jennifer...

Public Hard Nipple Syndrome?? :P

Close! Perpetual...as in always...since I breastfed...my youngest is 6.

[Moonsavvy]

I definatley felt some different vibes in the room. I don't know what it is about boobs they speak for themselves. As for my 'regular' bra's, they aren't allowed in the spin room again.... They've been banned. :lol:


Why are you banning them?? If "they" can help that class attendance slump you have going, well...... :wink:

Good point! I should ban the sports bras! :lol:

[Jennifer]

I've got one...but only for my home girls. How can we keep the boys out of the clubhouse?

Oh, I'm sure we can honor system this one! Right boys? :wink:

Or, alternatively, at the beginning just start going on and on about hair products, manicures, knitting, "female" stuff...their Y chromosome will kick in and tell them to move on before you even get to the good stuff. :D

[Moonsavvy]

I have a good idea

I've been PMSing.... (that usaually scares them away.)

Trust me if they read, they aren't going to comment, go ahead Pink. We're DYING to know. :D

[Moonsavvy]

don't you hate when all the sudden the girls get hard for absolutely no reason and tahdah your in the front of about 20 or more people staring at you!

:lol: As someone who suffers from PHNS (I'll let you figure that one out), and wears two sports bras to no avail. I can certainly relate.

Those little round band-aids do wonders. Just pop those babies on and viola--no more high beamers!

really? hmmm I feel a snfaletic moment coming on. :D

[kszspin]

Those little round band-aids do wonders. Just pop those babies on and viola--no more high beamers!

I tried that last week actually, but the only band aids I could find in the cabinet were Finding Nemo and Spiderman ones. :roll:

[like2bike]

OMG peeing my pants Kelly!

[tracik]

Joining the ranks of the SNAFLETES! This morning, I had chosen a CD I'd used only once before a few months ago. Something about it was nagging at me on the way to the club, but I couldn't remember what. Well, mid-way through the class, Fatboy Slim's "Wonderful Night" begins, and I think, "I don't think I used this song last time." (I often put on more songs than I need for flexibility purposes.) Guess what? It wasn't the radio version...not one, but two F-bombs! And I teach at a YMCA!!! :oops: Yikes! Luckily, my regulars are cool and know that that's not my style, and the few new people who were there just laughed it off when I apologized. I NOW remember why I didn't play the song last time! I think I have a clean version somewhere....

Not as funny as many of your stories, but it feels good to make the confession!

[tracik]

Oh, yeah, and there was the time when I was having a hard time balancing my stuff on the towel I hang over the bars and said, "I really need to get a rack!" My regular guys loved that... :oops:

[lizardbiker]

Joining the ranks of the SNAFLETES! This morning, I had chosen a CD I'd used only once before a few months ago. Something about it was nagging at me on the way to the club, but I couldn't remember what. Well, mid-way through the class, Fatboy Slim's "Wonderful Night" begins, and I think, "I don't think I used this song last time." (I often put on more songs than I need for flexibility purposes.) Guess what? It wasn't the radio version...not one, but two F-bombs! And I teach at a YMCA!!! :oops: Yikes! Luckily, my regulars are cool and know that that's not my style, and the few new people who were there just laughed it off when I apologized. I NOW remember why I didn't play the song last time! I think I have a clean version somewhere....

Not as funny as many of your stories, but it feels good to make the confession!
If you find a clean version, let me know - I've d/l the original and the "radio" version only to find the f-bomb in both. Great song if they could clean up the language!

[Jennifer]

Joining the ranks of the SNAFLETES! This morning, I had chosen a CD I'd used only once before a few months ago. Something about it was nagging at me on the way to the club, but I couldn't remember what. Well, mid-way through the class, Fatboy Slim's "Wonderful Night" begins, and I think, "I don't think I used this song last time." (I often put on more songs than I need for flexibility purposes.) Guess what? It wasn't the radio version...not one, but two F-bombs! And I teach at a YMCA!!! :oops: Yikes! Luckily, my regulars are cool and know that that's not my style, and the few new people who were there just laughed it off when I apologized. I NOW remember why I didn't play the song last time! I think I have a clean version somewhere....

Not as funny as many of your stories, but it feels good to make the confession!

I've had an entire playlist put together, cross-faded beautifully, and only on my final listen-thru before burning caught the f-bomb hiding in a song that I LOVED! So disappointing...

[Escandalosa]

I actually play songs that have the F word occasionally. I don't seek them out but if I like the song and it has a curse word or two I'll still play it.

[kszspin]

Oh, yeah, and there was the time when I was having a hard time balancing my stuff on the towel I hang over the bars and said, "I really need to get a rack!" My regular guys loved that... :oops:

Now I can relate to that! :wink:

I have a clean version of Wonderful Night. I think I downloaded it from the 'Robots' soundtrack.

[tdeckert]

OMG, I'm still laughing about melanieann punching the newbie while helping setup the bike!

Samurai Jack and I have both had some health issues and busy out the wahzu to boot. I'm trying to get healthy enough to go on our scuba dive trip beginning May 8th. With the splitup of PO, I don't think SJ has an account here yet.

Anyhow, here's my snaflettic moments:
When our club first got our bikes and I was new to teaching IDC. Full class, warming up - my bike setup didn't feel quite right. Without thinking, I looked at the hubby and inquisitively asked "how many holes do I have showing?"

Teaching a toning class, doing an upright lift using a exer-tubing under my foot. Told the class "now don't let the tube (yep) slip from under...WHAM -mine slipped from under my foot, shot up like a rocket, slapped me silly, knocked the mic completely off my head, and nearly took my nose off too! After listening the horrific "uuuuhhh" from the class and wincing in pain holding my face to make sure it was intact, we finally all laughed.

T

[Moonsavvy]

Teaching a toning class, doing an upright lift using a exer-tubing under my foot. Told the class "now don't let the tube (yep) slip from under...WHAM -mine slipped from under my foot, shot up like a rocket, slapped me silly, knocked the mic completely off my head, and nearly took my nose off too! After listening the horrific "uuuuhhh" from the class and wincing in pain holding my face to make sure it was intact, we finally all laughed.

T

That one takes the cake! I can just imagine what those people looked like watching this happen. Too funny. :lol:

[Jennifer]

OMG, I'm still laughing about melanieann punching the newbie while helping setup the bike!

Samurai Jack and I have both had some health issues and busy out the wahzu to boot. I'm trying to get healthy enough to go on our scuba dive trip beginning May 8th. With the splitup of PO, I don't think SJ has an account here yet.

Anyhow, here's my snaflettic moments:
When our club first got our bikes and I was new to teaching IDC. Full class, warming up - my bike setup didn't feel quite right. Without thinking, I looked at the hubby and inquisitively asked "how many holes do I have showing?"

Teaching a toning class, doing an upright lift using a exer-tubing under my foot. Told the class "now don't let the tube (yep) slip from under...WHAM -mine slipped from under my foot, shot up like a rocket, slapped me silly, knocked the mic completely off my head, and nearly took my nose off too! After listening the horrific "uuuuhhh" from the class and wincing in pain holding my face to make sure it was intact, we finally all laughed.

T

Is it bad that this is the one that I laughed the hardest at? :D

[abby_b_fit]

OMG, I'm still laughing about melanieann punching the newbie while helping setup the bike!

Samurai Jack and I have both had some health issues and busy out the wahzu to boot. I'm trying to get healthy enough to go on our scuba dive trip beginning May 8th. With the splitup of PO, I don't think SJ has an account here yet.

Anyhow, here's my snaflettic moments:
When our club first got our bikes and I was new to teaching IDC. Full class, warming up - my bike setup didn't feel quite right. Without thinking, I looked at the hubby and inquisitively asked "how many holes do I have showing?"

Teaching a toning class, doing an upright lift using a exer-tubing under my foot. Told the class "now don't let the tube (yep) slip from under...WHAM -mine slipped from under my foot, shot up like a rocket, slapped me silly, knocked the mic completely off my head, and nearly took my nose off too! After listening the horrific "uuuuhhh" from the class and wincing in pain holding my face to make sure it was intact, we finally all laughed.

T


First I hope you are feeling better,
I know that HURT!!! I've been walluped like that before, just not while I was teaching!!! Have a great trip. There will be something for you when you get back!!!



---A

[tdeckert]

Hey, if we can't laugh at ourselves...this has been a great thread for stress relief!

Thanks Abby! If I can get through this pollen/allergie season I'll be good!

T

[Moonsavvy]

Hey, if we can't laugh at ourselves...this has been a great thread for stress relief!


I totally agree, and I believe I need an award for the WORST cue ever, or at least an honorable mention. :roll:

[lizardbiker]

Teaching a toning class, doing an upright lift using a exer-tubing under my foot. Told the class "now don't let the tube (yep) slip from under...WHAM -mine slipped from under my foot, shot up like a rocket, slapped me silly, knocked the mic completely off my head, and nearly took my nose off too! After listening the horrific "uuuuhhh" from the class and wincing in pain holding my face to make sure it was intact, we finally all laughed.

T

That's when you go... "Now don't make me have to demonstrate that again, ok?"

[jsejt]

I actually play songs that have the F word occasionally. I don't seek them out but if I like the song and it has a curse word or two I'll still play it.

You can't play songs with "F" bombs in the Y, if you still want your j-o-b. The other day another instrutor said you can play whatever you want if you go to another club.

[jsejt]

Teaching a toning class, doing an upright lift using a exer-tubing under my foot. Told the class "now don't let the tube (yep) slip from under...WHAM -mine slipped from under my foot, shot up like a rocket, slapped me silly, knocked the mic completely off my head, and nearly took my nose off too! After listening the horrific "uuuuhhh" from the class and wincing in pain holding my face to make sure it was intact, we finally all laughed.

T

This has happened to me as well, but just whizzed by my ear and didn't hit me in the face. I can totally relate.

[Jennifer]

I forgot my profile notebook last night. Had my cd album, but no notebook. The good news is that I have a couple of my rides memorized, including the one I was planning on doing. The bad news is, my memory does not always play nice. However, I pulled it off. I didn't hose it up at all! I did inform them at the beginning that we would be relying on my memory, and gave them the option of walking out the door :D

THEN, the instructor bike was broken. I can't imagine how that happened between the 12:30 class and my 6:30 class, but it was beyond use. So I had to quickly change out that bike for an empty one in the class. THAT one rocked a bit, so it was an irritating ride.

Add to that the Snafletic Poster Girl in the class, and the Stinky Boy who seems to have some kind of mental challenge, and it was an interesting night!

[Raindrop]

Early on in my IDC career I taught a class in a black-light room. Since I've never felt the need to wear my bike shorts for an hour long class I was wearing a pair of jazz pants (this was about nine years ago).

In any case, I always got to class a little early to get my music cued up etc. and there were only about six people in class warming up when I got onto my bike. I caught a few glances that quickly looked away so I glanced down to see what was going on. Well, I'd put my black pants on inside out and the lovely white cotton panel was just a-glowing away under those black-lights! :oops:

(Luckily, i had enough time to fix em before class started.)

[Moonsavvy]

Oh Rain, that is such a good snaflectic moment!

[Pink]

Early on in my IDC career I taught a class in a black-light room. Since I've never felt the need to wear my bike shorts for an hour long class I was wearing a pair of jazz pants (this was about nine years ago).

In any case, I always got to class a little early to get my music cued up etc. and there were only about six people in class warming up when I got onto my bike. I caught a few glances that quickly looked away so I glanced down to see what was going on. Well, I'd put my black pants on inside out and the lovely white cotton panel was just a-glowing away under those black-lights! :oops:

(Luckily, i had enough time to fix em before class started.)

OK, this one gets my vote! Hysterical!

[love2spin]

I think I have one? :?: I cut my hand on the fan during my indoor class and had to leave and get stitches.

Does that count? Am I in too? :?

[Pink]

I think I have one? :?: I cut my hand on the fan during my indoor class and had to leave and get stitches.

Does that count? Am I in too? :?


Darn tootin' it counts.

[cfoam4me]

Most definately it counts!!! How many stitches?

[love2spin]

:P I think 8! The darnest thing. It is a big heavy industrial type fan. Weighs almost as much as me. Me(105lbs) Fan( about 80lbs) LOL! :shock:

I was trying to move the darn thing and the part that lets it rotate from side to side was not tighten down. My hand got stuck in there. I tried to push it off by myself and I couldn't budge it. I said very calmly "could someone please help me get this fan off my hand?"

No one budged. I said it about 2 more times..which felt like 10. Finally some woman jumps off her bike and thinks I am trying to move the fan. She is a big woman. She picks it up, and pressed it into my hand even more. At this point I thought I would pass right out.

She finally saw the problem. Could have been the blood streaming down my arm, who knows. But we got it off.

I was going to finish teaching, but they made me go to the doc.

wow.....that was :oops: embarrassing. Needless to say, I am not allowed to touch the fan. :roll:

[kszspin]

Sorry lov....but why can I not stop laughing at your misery? :lol: Again I'm so sorry, forgive me!

[crash]

Ok. Maybe this has happened before to one of you. I was rushing to teach an early morning class, I overslept, and I had this sinking feeling I had forgotten something. I double checked my music, had my shoes and water and yet this feeling wouldn't go away. I get to class and start to take off my gym pants and realized I had forgotten to put my bike shorts on. Yes, thats right no pants. :oops: Quickly I pulled up my gym pants but not before I was seen. Somehow I still managed to teach a great class, so I was told.
crash

[monical1]

Shortly after I first started instructing, the facility I worked in purchased a 5 disc CD player. I put my CD in the player and closed it and then walked out of the room to do an assortment of things. When I went back to the room about twenty minutes later to start the class, I pushed "play" on the CD player and nothing happened. I opened the player and my CD was gone! I was so puzzled and I thought maybe someone was playing a joke on me. Once everyone assured me they were innocent of any sort of mischief I was convinced that someone came in and stole my CD when no one was looking. :shock: I stood there in shock and said, "Who would do such a thing!" Then I just regained composure and took out a back up CD, placed it in the player and when I tried to close the player it wouldn't shut because the "stolen" CD had actually fallen in the back and was lodged between the disc changer and the back of the machine. :oops: I'm glad I've got a good sense of humor!

M

[Moonsavvy]

Ok. Maybe this has happened before to one of you. I was rushing to teach an early morning class, I overslept, and I had this sinking feeling I had forgotten something. I double checked my music, had my shoes and water and yet this feeling wouldn't go away. I get to class and start to take off my gym pants and realized I had forgotten to put my bike shorts on. Yes, thats right no pants. :oops: Quickly I pulled up my gym pants but not before I was seen. Somehow I still managed to teach a great class, so I was told.
crash
This one is my new favorite....too funny. :lol:

[cfoam4me]

As some of you know I can be "slightly" challenged with technology and forget to say, rename a music file or save it correctly. That being said 2 years ago I mixed a wonderful Christmas cd of all my favorite songs so I could listen to it during the holiday season. I was also working on a ride that same afternoon. I burned the cd's labeled them and grabbed the one for that night's class and off I went. I plopped in the cd when it was time for class to start and mashed play and yep, there it was, my most excellent Christmas cd warming them up. At which point I say, just wanted to let you know there's only X number of shopping days left and quickly switch out the cd, grab one out of my bag (I have no clue as to what's on it) and begin to pray furiously that I recognize and remember the profile that went with it! I now check every cd before I leave the house to make sure it's what I think it is. :oops:

[jsejt]

These posts are so comforting, I thought I was the only one. :roll:

[joyofspin]

Ok. Maybe this has happened before to one of you. I was rushing to teach an early morning class, I overslept, and I had this sinking feeling I had forgotten something. I double checked my music, had my shoes and water and yet this feeling wouldn't go away. I get to class and start to take off my gym pants and realized I had forgotten to put my bike shorts on. Yes, thats right no pants. :oops: Quickly I pulled up my gym pants but not before I was seen. Somehow I still managed to teach a great class, so I was told.
crash

I am laughing because there was one instructor who always came to the corner of class to take her pants off and I asked why - she said in case she forgets to put on the bike shorts.

Well lucky for me I remember that little piece of info and there is a Modells right by the gym. On two occasions I have hadto run in quickly before class to buy bike shorts. I always check before I drop.

[Mark M]

I want this soooooooo bad. Does this qualify? I took a hint from JFK. Today, I used Noxzema skin creme as a butt'n butter oilment. Apparently, my DW purchased the creme that smells like Bengay. Needless to say, there was several complaints about the odor. I didn't dare tell them it was coming from my butt!!! :wink:

[Pink]

I want this soooooooo bad. Does this qualify? I took a hint from JFK. Today, I used Noxzema skin creme as a butt'n butter oilment. Apparently, my DW purchased the creme that smells like Bengay. Needless to say, there was several complaints about the odor. I didn't dare tell them it was coming from my butt!!! :wink:


Oh, you are sooooo in, Mark!

I was leading a stretch after tonight's class and wanted them to put their ankles together. I couldn't think of the word for ankles so I said, "put these things together (pointing to them), I don't know what they're called."

[JFK]

I want this soooooooo bad. Does this qualify? I took a hint from JFK. Today, I used Noxzema skin creme as a butt'n butter oilment. Apparently, my DW purchased the creme that smells like Bengay. Needless to say, there was several complaints about the odor. I didn't dare tell them it was coming from my butt!!! :wink:

Which indirectly means I'm in. :wink: No worries, though, I could easily get included on my own....

[yvonne]

wow~ ... "outing" someone is pretty common, but i think that's the first "in-ing" i've ever witnessed :D

[Mark M]

I want this soooooooo bad. Does this qualify? I took a hint from JFK. Today, I used Noxzema skin creme as a butt'n butter oilment. Apparently, my DW purchased the creme that smells like Bengay. Needless to say, there was several complaints about the odor. I didn't dare tell them it was coming from my butt!!! :wink:


Oh, you are sooooo in, Mark!

I was leading a stretch after tonight's class and wanted them to put their ankles together. I couldn't think of the word for ankles so I said, "put these things together (pointing to them), I don't know what they're called."

I'm soooooooo happy!!! :D

[Pink]

I want this soooooooo bad. Does this qualify? I took a hint from JFK. Today, I used Noxzema skin creme as a butt'n butter oilment. Apparently, my DW purchased the creme that smells like Bengay. Needless to say, there was several complaints about the odor. I didn't dare tell them it was coming from my butt!!! :wink:


Oh, you are sooooo in, Mark!

I was leading a stretch after tonight's class and wanted them to put their ankles together. I couldn't think of the word for ankles so I said, "put these things together (pointing to them), I don't know what they're called."

I'm soooooooo happy!!! :D

Doesn't take much, eh?

[megale3]

Let me tell you guys, next to Darwin they don't have a chance with real SNAFLETES like us!

[Mark M]

I want this soooooooo bad. Does this qualify? I took a hint from JFK. Today, I used Noxzema skin creme as a butt'n butter oilment. Apparently, my DW purchased the creme that smells like Bengay. Needless to say, there was several complaints about the odor. I didn't dare tell them it was coming from my butt!!! :wink:


Oh, you are sooooo in, Mark!

I was leading a stretch after tonight's class and wanted them to put their ankles together. I couldn't think of the word for ankles so I said, "put these things together (pointing to them), I don't know what they're called."

Not much at all!!

I'm soooooooo happy!!! :D

Doesn't take much, eh?

[kszspin]

I want this soooooooo bad. Does this qualify? I took a hint from JFK. Today, I used Noxzema skin creme as a butt'n butter oilment. Apparently, my DW purchased the creme that smells like Bengay. Needless to say, there was several complaints about the odor. I didn't dare tell them it was coming from my butt!!! :wink:

You're absolutely IN!!!
Odors coming from the backside while instructing are classic snafalete moments! :wink:

[monical1]

Oh I am such a Snaflete. I had a MI in my class and I actually said "make it happen, Cap'n" What the hell was I thinking? However, I'm pretty good at laughing at myself. I just said, "That was soooo cheesy, I can't believe I just said that!" We all got a good chuckle and the rest of the class was productive and cheeseless. :lol:

[like2bike]

OMG LMAO! I love it! You are priceless! :D :D :D

[fitfan]

Could I join as well. I am sure I will have some fun stuff to add.
Like taking a total fall across the wet floor in front of 49 riders - or banging into a bike as I walk the room at least once a week - yes it leaves a mark - or forgetting my mic at one gym and yelling at the 40 something riders for the entire ride. I am sure there are more.

How about walking out of the Spinning room 5 minutes before class to get a towel off the rack and taking a header over the rowing machine (how'd that get there?) in front of a group of people on cardio equipment and dislocating your elbow making you unable to teach the class and having to go to the emergency room where they place a huge cast on your arm for the next three weeks. (This happened Halloween of 2004) Do I qualify to join the group?

I also have many bruises from banging into bikes while walking the room.

[Moonsavvy]

How about walking out of the Spinning room 5 minutes before class to get a towel off the rack and taking a header over the rowing machine (how'd that get there?) in front of a group of people on cardio equipment and dislocating your elbow making you unable to teach the class and having to go to the emergency room where they place a huge cast on your arm for the next three weeks. (This happened Halloween of 2004) Do I qualify to join the group?

I also have many bruises from banging into bikes while walking the room.

Absolutely!

[Pink]

How about walking out of the Spinning room 5 minutes before class to get a towel off the rack and taking a header over the rowing machine (how'd that get there?) in front of a group of people on cardio equipment and dislocating your elbow making you unable to teach the class and having to go to the emergency room where they place a huge cast on your arm for the next three weeks. (This happened Halloween of 2004) Do I qualify to join the group?

I also have many bruises from banging into bikes while walking the room.

Oh! Not only do you make it, I think you should be the poster girl.

[Kathleen H]

Does putting your shorts on backwards (accidentally) and then staring at your backend reflection trying to figure out what it says in the middle of class count?

[megale3]

Does putting your shorts on backwards (accidentally) and then staring at your backend reflection trying to figure out what it says in the middle of class count?

Heres your card as you are a card caring member.
M

[SpinBob]

Had a great class today, all 13 bikes were full and everyone was getting into the ride. Out of nowhere, my voice starts cracking like a teenager, talk about embarrassing. I quickly recover and say, "I guess I'm still a teenager at heart." I get some small laughter and class goes on.

[Pink]

Pimples sprouting out of no where?

[SpinBob]

Pimples sprouting out of no where?So far, no, let's hope that doesn't start recurring. :o

[megale3]

Funny hairs growing in strange places?

[SpinBob]

Depends on what you consider funny, tops and inside my ears? Otherwise, it's growing in all the normal places, except the top of my head.

[megale3]

I want to clear my conscious. I woke up for the first time Late (too late) for class today :( I either forgot to set the alarm or it did not go off. I am a snaflete I am in rehab getting more sleep tonight. Am I forgiven?
Meg

[monical1]

I want to clear my conscious. I woke up for the first time Late (too late) for class today :( I either forgot to set the alarm or it did not go off. I am a snaflete I am in rehab getting more sleep tonight. Am I forgiven?
Meg

Wow, Megs, ouch! Well, I for one, of course forgive you. I haven't done that one (knocking on wood) but I don't have a full time job on top of teaching IDC, it's my only job. Did you get a call from someone at the gym or what?

[megale3]

Wow, Megs, ouch! Well, I for one, of course forgive you. I haven't done that one (knocking on wood) but I don't have a full time job on top of teaching IDC, it's my only job. Did you get a call from someone at the gym or what?
Woke up at 6 for a 5:30 class ran to the phone got the desk- they said that the memebers said I owe them coffee. I definitely owe them coffee. :)This is the first time I have ever missed a class in 7 years of doing early mornings. I am very humbled by the experience it has caused me to rethink my alarm system and secondary go to system for making sure I am proficient at being on time. I am taking full responsibility it is my fault I will deal with the emotions I am having right now. It's a huge let down for me I know everyone else says it happens to everyone and that it shouldn't bother you but I feel a little mental for being so bummed by it. I may be too emotionally attached to IDC :D
M

[2bfit]

Woke up at 6 for a 5:30 class ran to the phone got the desk- they said that the memebers said I owe them coffee. I definitely owe them coffee. :)
M

How big is your class? More importantly, how much cash will you be dropping at Coffee Bucks next Friday?? :rolleyes:

[jsejt]

Woke up at 6 for a 5:30 class ran to the phone got the desk- they said that the memebers said I owe them coffee. I definitely owe them coffee. :)This is the first time I have ever missed a class in 7 years of doing early mornings. I am very humbled by the experience it has caused me to rethink my alarm system and secondary go to system for making sure I am proficient at being on time. I am taking full responsibility it is my fault I will deal with the emotions I am having right now. It's a huge let down for me I know everyone else says it happens to everyone and that it shouldn't bother you but I feel a little mental for being so bummed by it. I may be too emotionally attached to IDC :D
M

Do I need to start calling you?:rolleyes:

[megale3]

Do I need to start calling you?:rolleyes:
I am affraid so :D The amount of money for coffee bucks is about the hourly rate I make see we have people that don't drink coffee but they do tea so I buy them both. its a ritual:) and a bribe to keep coming to class. :cool:I have 16 bike that are usually all taken. Morning people are so dedicated as you that have them know.
Meg

[jsejt]

I am affraid so :D The amount of money for coffee bucks is about the hourly rate I make see we have people that don't drink coffee but they do tea so I buy them both. its a ritual:) and a bribe to keep coming to class. :cool:I have 16 bike that are usually all taken. Morning people are so dedicated as you that have them know.
Meg

There was a snafu in our teams schedules and noone showed up for a Friday night class. Fortunately, only 5 people showed up and we were pulling the class for the summer anyway. Guess who was scheduled to teach but got her dates mixed up? <<<<Waving>>>> I got an email from our GFC and she said, "Shannon, weren't you supposed to teach last night?" oops.....I've never done that before and felt like a big dork.

[megale3]

Shannon thanks for the support. I called the GED today and came clean. She laughed I got to be 2 inches high:wink:. I feel better now.:)
M

[jsejt]

Shannon thanks for the support. I called the GED today and came clean. She laughed I got to be 2 inches high:wink:. I feel better now.:)
M

Great~ My GFC said, "water under the bridge, happens to everyone."

[twokeelya]

Ok, ok, I know I'm coming in this thread late in the game, but I got a good one. (and I only need one more to make 30 posts) I came stumbling in 5 min late for class, no coffee and decided to take a shortcut over the pony wall, as not to bump into everyone on the way to the throne, and landed wrong on a stand for a bike, fracturing my foot. Yes, I am teaching with a broken foot, but I didn't let anyone know of my pain until my foot was so swollen after I left the club, that I had to cut my construction boot off with a razor knife to free my foot. Am I a member?

Spin Daddy

[Raindrop]

In my opinion, you're not just a member, but a board member. :grin:

[twokeelya]

In my opinion, you're not just a member, but a board member. :grin:

I finally feel like I fit in somewhere.

[NJspin]

Man if you teach in construction boots you surely are a member! Ok, ok, I know I'm coming in this thread late in the game, but I got a good one. (and I only need one more to make 30 posts) I came stumbling in 5 min late for class, no coffee and decided to take a shortcut over the pony wall, as not to bump into everyone on the way to the throne, and landed wrong on a stand for a bike, fracturing my foot. Yes, I am teaching with a broken foot, but I didn't let anyone know of my pain until my foot was so swollen after I left the club, that I had to cut my construction boot off with a razor knife to free my foot. Am I a member?

Spin Daddy

[twokeelya]

Man if you teach in construction boots you surely are a member!


And a tangerine speedo-that's my trademark

[yvonne]

We are sooooooooooo not worthy, Spin Daddy.

[megale3]

SNAFACLASSIC not NEOCLASSIC

1 Woke up early for 5:30 am class with chest cold.
2 new People take veterans place on roster had an argument (veterans let the sign up slide)
3 mike keeps going in and out.
4 CD starts skipping toward end (no MP3 hook up)
5 going home some jerk wants to tailgate and then.... the road rage thang - I use my breaks to slow so he could pass. give him a croocked smile on the way by.
6) someones waiting for me at work unannounced and needs training
Oh my brotha and sista's I feel like CARP
Meg a snaflete

[like2bike]

SNAFACLASSIC not NEOCLASSIC

1 Woke up early for 5:30 am class with chest cold.
2 new People take veterans place on roster had an argument (veterans let the sign up slide)
3 mike keeps going in and out.
4 CD starts skipping toward end (no MP3 hook up)
5 going home some jerk wants to tailgate and then.... the road rage thang - I use my breaks to slow so he could pass. give him a croocked smile on the way by.
6) someones waiting for me at work unannounced and needs training
Oh my brotha and sista's I feel like CARP
Meg a snaflete


Mike what's it like to feel like a CARP. :D So sorry, couldn't resist. Hope you're feeling better and that your day gets better (hell it can't get no mo' worse....)

[SpinBob]

I think that's when you have trouble breaking out of water. :D

[Pink]

Megs, if it's too hard to swim, just turn over a float on your back. Send out 'feel better' vibes.

[megale3]

(Said with froggy voice) I wish I had stayed in bed. Whats on TV? give me some chicken noodle, toasted cheese and some cool aid I am down for the count- wake me when I feel better.
M

[Pink]

(Said with froggy voice) I wish I had stayed in bed. Whats on TV? give me some chicken noodle, toasted cheese and some cool aid I am down for the count- wake me when I feel better.
M

I'd suggest going home and doing just that. I'm sure there's 20 different court shows on the telly. And when you get tired of those, you can watch Cops.

[megale3]

I'd suggest going home and doing just that. I'm sure there's 20 different court shows on the telly. And when you get tired of those, you can watch Cops.

I am going to miss Bob Barker.:(

[like2bike]

And when you get tired of those, you can watch Cops.

I live for that show I tell you.

[Pink]

I live for that show I tell you.

"Wha'cha gonna do?"

[megale3]

I use to love staying home and on the couch watching day time game shows and TV. I would watch the MONSTER Movie that came on at 2 O'Clock sharp and I knew by the end of it my brother and sisters would come home and I would have to retreat to my room and close the door to not infect them with "what eveva" the going germ pool was.
M

[Pink]

I use to love staying home and on the couch watching day time game shows and TV. I would watch the MONSTER Movie that came on at 2 O'Clock sharp and I knew by the end of it my brother and sisters would come home and I would have to retreat to my room and close the door to not infect them with "what eveva" the going germ pool was.
M

LOL, at first I thought you were talking about current times.

[jsejt]

Megs~ I hope you feel better, you know that "The Price is Right" has medicinal effects on some people. Did you watch that? :)

Ok Here is the deal!

I go to my 4:30 and one of my regulars comes to me and says, "Shannon, you have got to take Mary's class, she is awesome, I mean wow, you should take her class. I thought you were good but man she had me working the whole time, she was so encouraging, and kept rooting us on."
Instantly I feel jealous and think wow I must not be that good. I put a good face on and said, "That's awesome, maybe I will take her class, isn't spinning great, you can always go to another instructor and experience different things, music, instruction, etc."

Here is my question: Why do I always take it personal when someone comes to me and is complimenting another instructor? This drives me crazy, that I feel so deflated.

How do ya'll deal with this?

[megale3]

Yeah it does have its feelings of jab jab. But I also think that everyone does like certain individuals because they just connect with them on a level that can just even be the sound of their voice on those specific ears. I liken it to that of the sound Fleetwood Mac singer Stevie Nicks makes while singing. While some think that she is the best woman vocal singer they have ever heard I feel like I am listening to a billy goat singing. Like when she does songs like "Standing in a Line". So if it is any conciliation think of it as another person on your "A" team and if there is really anything that you can pick up from this instructor do so. It will only make you better.

[Pink]

I go to my 4:30 and one of my regulars comes to me and says, "Shannon, you have got to take Mary's class, she is awesome, I mean wow, you should take her class. I thought you were good but man she had me working the whole time, she was so encouraging, and kept rooting us on."
Instantly I feel jealous and think wow I must not be that good. I put a good face on and said, "That's awesome, maybe I will take her class, isn't spinning great, you can always go to another instructor and experience different things, music, instruction, etc."

Here is my question: Why do I always take it personal when someone comes to me and is complimenting another instructor? This drives me crazy, that I feel so deflated.

How do ya'll deal with this?

Shannon, I think it is the rare person who would not feel a tinge of hurt when approached like this. But it is exactly like Megs says -- human attractions are so arbitrary at times, we can't take it personal (even though it is). I know there are people who don't like my classes. I can't worry about it. I just have to do the best I can, in my own way, and work to improve what needs improving.

[Kathleen H]

Shannon:

Don't take it too personally. I think when two people have something in common, such as this person in your class, there is a feeling it is ok to share. Many people don't consider how the other person is going to "hear" what they are saying. Maybe she just wanted to share with you the great experience she had with another instructor because she wants you to enjoy it too and not that you aren't a great instructor as well.

[Moonsavvy]

Megs~ I hope you feel better, you know that "The Price is Right" has medicinal effects on some people. Did you watch that? :)

Ok Here is the deal!

I go to my 4:30 and one of my regulars comes to me and says, "Shannon, you have got to take Mary's class, she is awesome, I mean wow, you should take her class. I thought you were good but man she had me working the whole time, she was so encouraging, and kept rooting us on."
Instantly I feel jealous and think wow I must not be that good. I put a good face on and said, "That's awesome, maybe I will take her class, isn't spinning great, you can always go to another instructor and experience different things, music, instruction, etc."

Here is my question: Why do I always take it personal when someone comes to me and is complimenting another instructor? This drives me crazy, that I feel so deflated.

How do ya'll deal with this?

Because your a born and bread people pleaser just like me! :D

The only suggestion I would make is get more comfortable/confident with yourself as an instructor and the rest will follow.

[jsejt]

Thanks Guys~

Your words really encouraged me. I just needed a "we've all been there" kind of hug.

[like2bike]

Chiming in a little late here, but I think you handled it wonderfully. Chances are you are being bragged about to other instructors by your students as well! You just don't know about it! :)

Chin up sweetie pie. You are a great instructor but there are other people out there who are also great instructors. I'd rather hear about the truly great ones than the ones who teach the CI moves that students mistake as being great.

[jsejt]

Chiming in a little late here, but I think you handled it wonderfully. Chances are you are being bragged about to other instructors by your students as well! You just don't know about it! :)

Chin up sweetie pie. You are a great instructor but there are other people out there who are also great instructors. I'd rather hear about the truly great ones than the ones who teach the CI moves that students mistake as being great.

It's amazing what a good nights rest will do. My perspective on that is so much different, she is a good instructor, and she has taken my classes and complimented me on them. I think it just initially kind of stung my pride a little but now I'm over it.

[like2bike]

Excellente!

[Pink]

Excellente!

I didn't know you were bi-lingual. :)

[like2bike]

I didn't know you were bi-lingual. :)

¡Ahhh, mi señora rosada, hay muchas cosas sobre mí que usted tiene todavía aprender!

[cfoam4me]

¡Ahhh, mi señora rosada, hay muchas cosas sobre mí que usted tiene todavía aprender!

Pink's biling-mail now...I taught her how to text message today over lunch. ;)

[Pink]

Pink's biling-mail now...I taught her how to text message today over lunch. ;)

Ah yes, it's a new dawn...

Quite impress, L2B, that is unless you told me I've spinach in my teeth or something.

[SpinBob]

Ah yes, it's a new dawn...

Quite impress, L2B, that is unless you told me I've spinach in my teeth or something.I can tell you what that is in latin and so can Liz (In dentibus anticis frustum magnum spiniciae habes). :D

[cfoam4me]

Ah yes, it's a new dawn...

Quite impress, L2B, that is unless you told me I've spinach in my teeth or something.

Ooops, I meant to text that to you...the part about having spinach in your teeth! :rolleyes:

[Pink]

Ooops, I meant to text that to you...the part about having spinach in your teeth! :rolleyes:

I think I need a refresher course.

[twokeelya]

like2bike:

¡Ahhh, mi señora rosada, hay muchas cosas sobre mí que usted tiene todavía aprender!





babel fish:

Ahhh, ma Madame attrayante, il y a beaucoup de choses sur moi que vous avez encore apprendre

I might have stumbled into the wrong room

[like2bike]

Spin Daddy,
OK I got the translation but what the heck is babel fish? :confused: :o :confused:

[lizardbiker]

Spin Daddy,
OK I got the translation but what the heck is babel fish? :confused: :o :confused:
It's a very neat creature - you stick it in your ear and you can instantaneously understand any language - from The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy.

It's also a website that can translate phrases from one language to the next. If you have a date or job depending on an accurate translation, don't rely on it too much. Sometimes it's fun to translate a phrase, then retranslate it back, and get a totally different meaning. :)

[twokeelya]

It's a very neat creature - you stick it in your ear and you can instantaneously understand any language - from The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy.




What a great book.



http://babelfish.altavista.com/

[lizardbiker]

What a great book.



http://babelfish.altavista.com/

I have the complete five book trilogy in hardcover!

[twokeelya]

I have the complete five book trilogy in hardcover!

Liz,

Don't forget your towel:lol:

[lizardbiker]

Liz,

Don't forget your towel:lol:
Have it right here - never leave home without it! And Don't Panic!!!

[twokeelya]

This morning’s class was a close snafu. First, I was over the hill in Los Gatos meeting with some clients on a second story add to their dumpy little million dollar POS shack till 10:30 last night, only one glass of wine. Got home at 11, One beer, went to bed 11:45. I awake to my four year old superhero of a son, jumping on me yelling; ”DAD, there are people at the club going to miss their class”, I rolled over-looked at the clock, 6:15…Holy SH*T, class starts at 6:30. The club is 15 minutes away even at light speed. I grabbed my shorts, shoes, and the first shirt I found, stumbled down my stairs half naked while fumbling with my keys, Flew to the club, wiggling into my clothes at stop lights, I walked in the door at 6:29. I put in the CD, turned around to find the Group X smiling at me: “Hi Richard, I’m doing reviews today, your first!” GAWWWD! No coffee, no socks, shorts on backwards, and a big pasta sauce stained t-shirt. He’s never showed up at that hour-ever.

I owe my boy a toy for sure. BTW, Got a great review, and a raise!

[jsejt]

This morning’s class was a close snafu. First, I was over the hill in Los Gatos meeting with some clients on a second story add to their dumpy little million dollar POS shack till 10:30 last night, only one glass of wine. Got home at 11, One beer, went to bed 11:45. I awake to my four year old superhero of a son, jumping on me yelling; ”DAD, there are people at the club going to miss their class”, I rolled over-looked at the clock, 6:15…Holy SH*T, class starts at 6:30. The club is 15 minutes away even at light speed. I grabbed my shorts, shoes, and the first shirt I found, stumbled down my stairs half naked while fumbling with my keys, Flew to the club, wiggling into my clothes at stop lights, I walked in the door at 6:29. I put in the CD, turned around to find the Group X smiling at me: “Hi Richard, I’m doing reviews today, your first!” GAWWWD! No coffee, no socks, shorts on backwards, and a big pasta sauce stained t-shirt. He’s never showed up at that hour-ever.

I owe my boy a toy for sure. BTW, Got a great review, and a raise!

OH GOSH! You get a big red "You did it" button Dad! Yes, this definitely belong in the SNAFLETE Roster.

[kszspin]

This morning’s class was a close snafu. First, I was over the hill in Los Gatos meeting with some clients on a second story add to their dumpy little million dollar POS shack till 10:30 last night, only one glass of wine. Got home at 11, One beer, went to bed 11:45. I awake to my four year old superhero of a son, jumping on me yelling; ”DAD, there are people at the club going to miss their class”, I rolled over-looked at the clock, 6:15…Holy SH*T, class starts at 6:30. The club is 15 minutes away even at light speed. I grabbed my shorts, shoes, and the first shirt I found, stumbled down my stairs half naked while fumbling with my keys, Flew to the club, wiggling into my clothes at stop lights, I walked in the door at 6:29. I put in the CD, turned around to find the Group X smiling at me: “Hi Richard, I’m doing reviews today, your first!” GAWWWD! No coffee, no socks, shorts on backwards, and a big pasta sauce stained t-shirt. He’s never showed up at that hour-ever.

I owe my boy a toy for sure. BTW, Got a great review, and a raise!

WOW! Talk about pulling a BIG one out of the crapper! :o
That's sick Richard, waaaay to go dude!

[NJspin]

Nice one Rich... And hear I thought I was the only one who wiggled into bike shorts at red lights (always on the watch for the lady or guy in the pick up next to me) as I ran late from meetings or appointments to teach a class. And there must have been a sock god stealing this week.. I showed up to teach twice without mine! Man the spin shoes get gross fast that way. :o The club is 15 minutes away even at light speed. I grabbed my shorts, shoes, and the first shirt I found, stumbled down my stairs half naked while fumbling with my keys, Flew to the club, wiggling into my clothes at stop lights, I walked in the door at 6:29. I put in the CD, turned around to find the Group X smiling at me: “Hi Richard, I’m doing reviews today, your first!” GAWWWD! No coffee, no socks, shorts on backwards, and a big pasta sauce stained t-shirt. He’s never showed up at that hour-ever.

I owe my boy a toy for sure. BTW, Got a great review, and a raise!

[like2bike]

This morning’s class was a close snafu. First, I was over the hill in Los Gatos meeting with some clients on a second story add to their dumpy little million dollar POS shack till 10:30 last night, only one glass of wine. Got home at 11, One beer, went to bed 11:45. I awake to my four year old superhero of a son, jumping on me yelling; ”DAD, there are people at the club going to miss their class”, I rolled over-looked at the clock, 6:15…Holy SH*T, class starts at 6:30. The club is 15 minutes away even at light speed. I grabbed my shorts, shoes, and the first shirt I found, stumbled down my stairs half naked while fumbling with my keys, Flew to the club, wiggling into my clothes at stop lights, I walked in the door at 6:29. I put in the CD, turned around to find the Group X smiling at me: “Hi Richard, I’m doing reviews today, your first!” GAWWWD! No coffee, no socks, shorts on backwards, and a big pasta sauce stained t-shirt. He’s never showed up at that hour-ever.

I owe my boy a toy for sure. BTW, Got a great review, and a raise!

Ladies and Gentlemen, may I have your attention please (tap tap tap--is this thing on?)....I do believe we have a winner....

[sandy]

So, when is the trip to Toys-R-Us?

[monical1]

WOW! Richard, that is crazy. What a great story!!! I got a great visual from that, thanks for the entertainment! :grin: How old is your son?

[jsejt]

Nice one Rich... And hear I thought I was the only one who wiggled into bike shorts at red lights (always on the watch for the lady or guy in the pick up next to me) as I ran late from meetings or appointments to teach a class. And there must have been a sock god stealing this week.. I showed up to teach twice without mine! Man the spin shoes get gross fast that way. :o

I almost always forget my towell. Then I have to get those old brown paper towells and wipe or blot my face with that. http://vbimageworks.com/forum/kartel/smilies/hissyfit.gif You would think I would learn my lesson.

[Pink]

OK, can I nominate someone else? Like, say...Mr. P????

You will not believe this one. In fact, he may earn the crown as King Snaflete.

We are on vacation...in Prince Edward Island. Today we took our bikes up to St. Peter's Bay, an incredibly gorgeous spot. I think we saw 2 cars and 2 bikers on our ride. Just pristine vistas of the bay from the ridge above.

We finished our ride, loaded up the bikes and headed to East Point, the furtherest tip of the island. On the way we heard an incredible racket. I thought the muffler had fallen off. No such luck. OUR BIKES DID!!!

Seems Mr. P forgot to lock in the bike rack and it came crashing down. The straps broke and my bike fell free & was lying in the middle of the road a little ways back. Mr. P's got trapped under the fallen Thule & was being dragged.

Looks like Mr. P's bike is totaled. There's a gouge in his carbon fiber frame. It is questionable whether his back Ksyrium ES wheel is OK . My Ksyrium SL wheel may be bent, we can't tell because my chain is wedged in such a way we can't get it unstuck.

This is going to be a very expensive vacation.

OK, Mr. P is asking the experts here, although he thinks he knows the answer...can carbon fiber be repaired? It's not cracked through but you can peel a chunk back...almost like it was a piece of cheese and was being sliced by a wire cheese-slicer.

And my question...can you buy one wheel or do you have to buy a set?

[SpinBob]

Sorry Pink, the first step to recovery is admitting you are a Snaflete.
There's no good done in having someone else give you the title.

btw, sorry about the bikes.

[cfoam4me]

Oh man, I'm speechless. Take a deep breath, then keep taking them.

[like2bike]

Oh geez. Man. Man oh Man. My first thought is that thank goodness neither of you were hurt. I can't tell you how many times we've had our bikes on the back of DH's car and I hear a "thud" and I check in my side view mirror to make sure I still see both bikes "floating" on the back of the car. Always makes me SOOOOO nervous.

Would you please tell the bartender at the restaurant The Pinks are eating at this evening, that the drinks are on me? Tell him to make some nice, strong martini's for the two of you. ;)

[Pink]

L2B, I splurged at dinner and had sweetened ice tea. :D Mr. P, however, added a little firepower to his beverage.

This kind of stuff doesn't upset me in the least. Can't say the same for DH. I mean, it happened, can't do anything about it, right?

But I figure, I'm really piling up the brownie points...been waiting patiently while he takes pictures upon pictures & didn't bat an eye or say a word over the bikes. Just wait until we get to Lunenburg, where there's supposed to be great shopping!

[Moonsavvy]

Well Pink at least it happened after the ride. :D

[Pink]

Well Pink at least it happened after the ride. :D

Or even worse, on a crowded highway. I shudder to think of my bike crashing into someone's windshield, causing someone to have an accident or something disasterous like that.

[Todd S]

OK, Mr. P is asking the experts here, although he thinks he knows the answer...can carbon fiber be repaired? It's not cracked through but you can peel a chunk back...almost like it was a piece of cheese and was being sliced by a wire cheese-slicer.


That sucks.

I believe Calfee repairs carbon bikes. Might want to check them out.

http://www.calfeedesign.com/howtosendrepair.htm

[like2bike]

That sucks.

I believe Calfee repairs carbon bikes. Might want to check them out.

http://www.calfeedesign.com/howtosendrepair.htm


So grateful that Todd is here... Pinky-do, please keep us posted...

[cfoam4me]

I'm proud of you my friend, bikes can be replaced.

[Pink]

That sucks.

I believe Calfee repairs carbon bikes. Might want to check them out.

http://www.calfeedesign.com/howtosendrepair.htm


Thanks, Todd...he's on their site now.

[Mr. Pink]

That sucks.

I believe Calfee repairs carbon bikes. Might want to check them out.

http://www.calfeedesign.com/howtosendrepair.htm

Thanks very much Todd! I'm really bummed out about the whole thing but am trying not to let it ruin my vacation. I'll check them out when I get home. Now, I have to see about my ES wheels. I hope they can be repaired as well.

[sandy]

He's making a list and checking it twice.... X-mas is just around the bend, and I think I know whats first on yours.

[Todd S]

Thanks very much Todd! I'm really bummed out about the whole thing but am trying not to let it ruin my vacation.

Glad I could help.

Yeah, I know that queasy feeling you get in your stomach when you know there's nobody to blame but yourself...

[abby_b_fit]

Oh geez. Man. Man oh Man. My first thought is that thank goodness neither of you were hurt. I can't tell you how many times we've had our bikes on the back of DH's car and I hear a "thud" and I check in my side view mirror to make sure I still see both bikes "floating" on the back of the car. Always makes me SOOOOO nervous.

Would you please tell the bartender at the restaurant The Pinks are eating at this evening, that the drinks are on me? Tell him to make some nice, strong martini's for the two of you. ;)


can I have one PLEASE, I'm still UP!! I'll take what I can:redface:

---A

[abby_b_fit]

I'm sooo sorry Mr. ans Mrs. Pink:( I hope it all works out for you and you and your bikes!

---A

[monical1]

I came in on this one kinda' late. I'm so sorry to hear about the bicycles but, like everyone else here, I'm really glad you're both alright! Vacations are a funny thing aren't they? I don't think I can remember one vacation where everything went smoothly and I didn't have a story along these lines to tell. Enjoy your shopping and dining and worry about the bikes when your vacation is over. :)

[NJspin]

Another late one here.. Bummer/sorry about the bikes.. Enjoy the rest of the trip, touring, beaches, shopping, eating seafood along the coast, fresh lobsters, scallops, fish man that is what I recall from PEI and NS. I am sure you will pull off some great times. Salut!

[kszspin]

My condolensenses on the loss/damage to your bikes! :(
As I started reading the post, I said out loud with my DH in the room "Oh no!" and he was like, "what? what's wrong??"
Then he read the post over my shoulder and winced. :o

Then I told him it reminded me of the time he left our camera on the roof of the car as we drove down our street. Oops, I thought he was over that by now!

So Susan....don't bring up the "bike incident" ten years from now, cause he most likely won't be over it! :p

[megale3]

OMG that is got to be a sour feeling to have heard the crunch and realize what had happened:( It sounds like Mr.s Pink needs a front wheel and you need aback wheel. you can combine the two that are left to keep Mrs. Pinks running. Pinky is that that bike you had specially made and painted ? This sucks guys. I feel for the little bi pedalers.
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[Mr. Pink]

My condolensenses on the loss/damage to your bikes! :(
As I started reading the post, I said out loud with my DH in the room "Oh no!" and he was like, "what? what's wrong??"
Then he read the post over my shoulder and winced. :o

Then I told him it reminded me of the time he left our camera on the roof of the car as we drove down our street. Oops, I thought he was over that by now!

So Susan....don't bring up the "bike incident" ten years from now, cause he most likely won't be over it! :p

Kelly,

I'm sure you're right. Right now, every time I look in my rear view mirror and see the bikes I get upset. It was such a stupid thing. Despite the incident, we're having a really good time.

Tonight, we're staying at a distillery that is the only maker of single malt whiskey in North America. They have an Inn attached so we're not actually staying in the distillery (although that might be OK http://www.innercycling.com/f/images/icons/icon12.gif
Wink). I plan to drown my sorrows.

[Mr. Pink]

Glad I could help.

Yeah, I know that queasy feeling you get in your stomach when you know there's nobody to blame but yourself...

You are correct Todd! I'm trying not to beat myself up to much about what a stupid thing it was but it's tough. I plan to contact the company you mentioned when I get home. I also will take the bike to my LBS and see what they have to say. I suspect they'll say that it won't be safe to use if it's repaired and that the only solution is to buy a new bike. I am a little bit nervous about the idea of repairng carbon. I want to make sure it's safe.

[kszspin]

Tonight, we're staying at a distillery that is the only maker of single malt whiskey in North America. They have an Inn attached so we're not actually staying in the distillery (although that might be OK http://www.innercycling.com/f/images/icons/icon12.gif
Wink). I plan to drown my sorrows.


Well, at least you won't have to worry about who'll be the designated driver. http://www.flytyingforum.com/style_emoticons/default/drunk.gif (http://javascript<b></b>:add_smilie()

[Todd S]

You are correct Todd! I'm trying not to beat myself up to much about what a stupid thing it was but it's tough. I plan to contact the company you mentioned when I get home. I also will take the bike to my LBS and see what they have to say. I suspect they'll say that it won't be safe to use if it's repaired and that the only solution is to buy a new bike. I am a little bit nervous about the idea of repairng carbon. I want to make sure it's safe.

Craig Calfee was a pioneer in the manufacture of carbon bikes. If they repair it, I doubt you'll have a problem. If they can't repair it, I'd imagine they'd be the first to tell you. They have a good reputation in the industry.

Good luck.

[twokeelya]

Back from our annual surfing trip up the coast and I'm sorry to find out that I have be dethroned as winner. MR+Mrs Pink-I want to say that it will all work out in the end. Fixed or new bike, it's only a bike, not your body. Years ago, my lovely wife drove our SUV in a parking garage with my beloved full suspension on top, crushed and mangled beyond repair, couldn't even salvage the shocks. So I know your pain. The only solace I could run to was the salvation of new and better technology in it’s replacement. There are millions of bikes out there, grab as many as you can.

Tequila

[cfoam4me]

Ahh Dr. Mess, I do hope your pain has been at least comforted by some good single malt tonight and that you didn't have too far to walk back to your room. :p

[Mr. Pink]

Ahh Dr. Mess, I do hope your pain has been at least comforted by some good single malt tonight and that you didn't have too far to walk back to your room. :p

Yes, I did have some 10 year old single malt at the brewery and it was quite good. I was going to bring a bottle home but it was outrageously expensive. We came here for a less expensive vacation and for the first time in anyone's memory the Canadian and US dollars are now equal in value. What luck :)

[Mr. Pink]

Back from our annual surfing trip up the coast and I'm sorry to find out that I have be dethroned as winner. MR+Mrs Pink-I want to say that it will all work out in the end. Fixed or new bike, it's only a bike, not your body. Years ago, my lovely wife drove our SUV in a parking garage with my beloved full suspension on top, crushed and mangled beyond repair, couldn't even salvage the shocks. So I know your pain. The only solace I could run to was the salvation of new and better technology in it’s replacement. There are millions of bikes out there, grab as many as you can.

Tequila

Yes, I'm all for getting a new bike but I just bought a new camera before vacation so the timing for spending the extra $$ is not good. We stopped at a LBS here in Nova Scotia today and I showed the owner my bike. He was not optimistic about repair possibilities. We'll see when I get home.

[monical1]

I'm such a snaflete, it's true. I've taught way too many classes this week. Tomorrow will be number ten, I think. I taught two on Tues., two on Wed. and two on Thurs. and went to teach one this morning. No profile... anywhere. I know I brought it with me but it was gone. I fumbled around for ten minutes while I rambled off some crap about warming up and stretching. I could feel everyone's eyes on me while I looked like an idiot searching for my profile. And then, what did I say?
"Forgive me everyone, I'm having a senior moment.", A SENIOR MOMENT!!! I live in Retirement, USA. At least a third of my students are senior citizens!!!!! Very fit, very active senior citizens, but senior citizens just the same. What the hell was I thinking? I was so emberassed! I need some serious sleep. Let the teasing begin, I so deserve it!

[megale3]

I was so embarrassed! I need some serious sleep. Let the teasing begin, I so deserve it!
Monica doesn't teasing get old? And are you not tired from it :D

[monical1]

Monica doesn't teasing get old? And are you not tired from it :D

I'm tired from everything this week! Some teasing would probably be a welcome break. As long as I don't have to do it. :D But you're so sweet for caring... I think.:cool:

[megale3]

I'm tired from everything this week! Some teasing would probably be a welcome break. As long as I don't have to do it. :D But you're so sweet for caring... I think.:cool:

Don't you want to get some aged wine and then retire for the night? :D

[monical1]

Don't you want to get some aged wine and then retire for the night? :D

OH MIKE!!!! You really do care! What a friend you are. Thank you. Yes, I'm going to bed by 7:30. If you see me here past that time, kick me out! You have that power as an administrator. ;)

[Moonsavvy]

I'm such a snaflete, it's true. I've taught way too many classes this week. Tomorrow will be number ten, I think. I taught two on Tues., two on Wed. and two on Thurs. and went to teach one this morning. No profile... anywhere. I know I brought it with me but it was gone. I fumbled around for ten minutes while I rambled off some crap about warming up and stretching. I could feel everyone's eyes on me while I looked like an idiot searching for my profile. And then, what did I say?
"Forgive me everyone, I'm having a senior moment.", A SENIOR MOMENT!!! I live in Retirement, USA. At least a third of my students are senior citizens!!!!! Very fit, very active senior citizens, but senior citizens just the same. What the hell was I thinking? I was so emberassed! I need some serious sleep. Let the teasing begin, I so deserve it!
I don't think that is too embarassing, not a big deal, I've said worse, I called my class boys and girls once. :roll:

But why are you teaching so many classes?

[like2bike]

Monica at least you're not getting mail from AARP like SOMEONE on this forum is (whose lighter shade of red will remain nameless)....:D:D:D

[SpinBob]

Don't you want to get some aged wine and then retire for the night? :DAged wine, LOL, yeah, you can use it to wash down some aged cheese (no offense to our friend from Wisconsin).

[monical1]

I don't think that is too embarassing, not a big deal, I've said worse, I called my class boys and girls once. :roll:

I take it this was not at the school where you're teaching PE. :grin:

But why are you teaching so many classes?

I'm covering for some people who will be covering for me when I'm in Germany. Gotta keep it even, ya' know?

[twokeelya]

I'm such a snaflete, No profile... anywhere. I know I brought it with me but it was gone. I fumbled around for ten minutes while I rambled off some crap about warming up and stretching. I could feel everyone's eyes on me while I looked like an idiot searching for my profile. And then, what did I say?
"Forgive me everyone, I'm having a senior moment.", A SENIOR MOMENT!!! I live in Retirement, USA. At least a third of my students are senior citizens!!!!!


I'm laughing so hard right now and knocking on wood at the same time. I hope that my senior moment involves tequila and the Robert Palmer girls. You get my vote, Monical Snafelete.

[monical1]

I'm laughing so hard right now and knocking on wood at the same time. I hope that my senior moment involves tequila and the Robert Palmer girls. You get my vote, Monical Snafelete.

I just came across this post and the first thing that came to my mind was, "The guy who wore work boots to teach an IDC just gave me his vote for snaflete? Oh, yeah, I've arrived!":cool: Thanks, Richard! :D

[RaffCycles]

It's 5:00 AM this morning and the alarm goes off. I was smart and packed the night before so I would be ready to start my new gig at the new Gold's Gym. Thirty beautiful Spinner NXT's ready for riders.

I get to the gym about 5:40, change and head to the Spinning Room. A woman is sitting on the floor outside of the room can't get her Sidi shoes off because the release has rusted shut and she really cranked them down. She couldn't use them because she had brand new look cleats.

When I checked in at the desk only five people signed up so I wasn't too worried about having enough spacing for the bikes and having to set up too many new folks. By 5:50 there were 20 faces ready to ride and 10 needed to be set up on bikes. Thankfully I had another instructor in the class and she offered to help set up some of the new folks. We started class a little late 6:04 but I now had 27 folks in the class.

The music starts and something doesn't feel just right. An interval ride I call "give me a minute" was planned. Soon after the warm-up song "Ten Seconds Before Sunrise" I realize I have the wrong disc in the drive and my profile is totally wrong. I search for the profile that matches the disc and it's nowhere to be found. Thankfully I had just done this profile the week before and I still remembered part of what I had planned. My class never knew I screwed up, but I surely felt that I needed to get something stronger to drink than water after the class.

So one person comes up to me after class and asks how I managed to memorize the profile because when she teaches she has it pasted on her handle bars. I simply smiled and said, "It was still fresh in my mind." NOT!!

[like2bike]

Ralph I feel for ya bro. Exact same thing happened to me for the first class I taught (new gig, etc.) I selected the wrong music on my ipod and also started to feel something wasn't right. Then I realized I selected the wrong music file and had to wing it. Didn't know when I song was starting/stopping on the ipod since all the songs play as one big file. I FEEL YOUR PAIN! Congrats on the new gig!

[NJspin]

And we need to ask why he was chosen for MI camp? NOT! Nice pull out Raff. :D It's 5:00 AM this morning and the alarm goes off. I was smart and packed the night before so I would be ready to start my new gig at the new Gold's Gym. Thirty beautiful Spinner NXT's ready for riders. .....So one person comes up to me after class and asks how I managed to memorize the profile because when she teaches she has it pasted on her handle bars. I simply smiled and said, "It was still fresh in my mind." NOT!!

[monical1]

If you had any doubt that you could pull off a "wing it", you're the only one! We all know nothing like that could trip you up. Well done, Raff, well done!

[cfoam4me]

Great job Ralph. It's not a fun time when you realize your ride isn't at all what you thought it was. You da man! http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/7/7_5_127.gif

[Mr. Pink]

I thought I'd update everyone of the bike situation. On our way back from our vacation in Nova Scotia we dropped the bikes off at our LBS. It looks like probably all 4 wheels will need to be rebuilt. As for the frames, Pink's is fine. Mine has the cracked carbon fiber in 2 places. I spoke with Craig Calfee (thanks Todd) and although he thought it could probably be repaired he wasn't sure it was worth my while to do. Now, I'm looking at new frames. The shop owner took my components off my frame and put it on a Serotta (combination of Ti and Carbon Fiber). I rode it the past 2 days and Wow! It's pretty awesome. Very comfortable ride and I noticed improvement on climbs. The only problem, besides the cost, is the stand over height seems a little tight. I'm not sure how critical this is. I plan to try a few other frames this week.

[NJspin]

Hey Doctor Pink... just viewed your new gallery from NS.... AWESOME Stuff there. Hope the bike search goes quickly for you... this great weather can't last that much longer! ;)

[Mr. Pink]

Hey Doctor Pink... just viewed your new gallery from NS.... AWESOME Stuff there. Hope the bike search goes quickly for you... this great weather can't last that much longer! ;)

Thanks Steve. It's a very photogenic place.

[like2bike]

Thanks for the update Mr. Pink. Sounds like things are starting to get a little better now...let us know what frame you end up with! :)

[cfoam4me]

Good deal Dr Pink, sounds like you're having fun finding a new frame too! I agree with Steve, your pictures are wonderful.

[Todd S]

The only problem, besides the cost, is the stand over height seems a little tight. I'm not sure how critical this is. I plan to try a few other frames this week.

If it were me, I would make sure the frame fit before I laid out that kind of $$.

You might want to use a fit calculator similar to the following to make sure your LBS isn't just trying to sell you what's in stock rather than what fits.

http://www.competitivecyclist.com/za/CCY?PAGE=FIT_CALCULATOR_INTRO

[sandy]

Wow those photos are breathtaking! Don't you have the son in Art school? Well I can see where he gets it from.

[Pink]

Thanks for backing me up, Todd, 'cuz that's what I said. I think stand over height is pretty darn important. You'd think my DH would agree.:rolleyes:

If it were me, I would make sure the frame fit before I laid out that kind of $$.

You might want to use a fit calculator similar to the following to make sure your LBS isn't just trying to sell you what's in stock rather than what fits.

http://www.competitivecyclist.com/za/CCY?PAGE=FIT_CALCULATOR_INTRO

[Todd S]

Thanks for backing me up, Todd, 'cuz that's what I said. I think stand over height is pretty darn important. You'd think my DH would agree.:rolleyes:

...but it is possible that the frame actually does 'fit' if he has a long torso and short legs. If so, the larger frame size will allow him to run a more reasonable stem length and/or have fewer spacers between his stem and head tube.

It all depends...

[Mr. Pink]

Wow those photos are breathtaking! Don't you have the son in Art school? Well I can see where he gets it from.

Thanks Sandy. I appreciate the complement. We do have a son in Art school but he's much more talented than me. I let him critique my work which he gladly does :)

[Mr. Pink]

If it were me, I would make sure the frame fit before I laid out that kind of $$.

You might want to use a fit calculator similar to the following to make sure your LBS isn't just trying to sell you what's in stock rather than what fits.

http://www.competitivecyclist.com/za/CCY?PAGE=FIT_CALCULATOR_INTRO

Thanks for the link Todd. A friend of mine told me about the same link and I plan to have Pink help me do the measurements. I actually am concerned that the shop owner may be trying to unload stock. The only thing is that the bike just felt great when I rode it but I don't want to jump into the wrong decision. I'll let you know what happens.

[cfoam4me]

Ok, so I use Cakewalk Media Works, not MM for my music blending and editing and haven't taken the time to organize all my music in an easy to find format yet, sooooooo I often find myself scrolling through to find the song/s I'm looking for. Well folks today as I looked at the tool bar at the top, what do I see (that's been there for years), but a block that says "search" and yes boys and girls if you type in the name of the song, it brings up all the songs that have that name. The hours (and hours and hours and hours), I have wasted in order to make this snaflete entry. :roll:

[megale3]

Ok, so I use Cakewalk Media Works, not MM for my music blending and editing and haven't taken the time to organize all my music in an easy to find format yet, sooooooo I often find myself scrolling through to find the song/s I'm looking for. Well folks today as I looked at the tool bar at the top, what do I see (that's been there for years), but a block that says "search" and yes boys and girls if you type in the name of the song, it brings up all the songs that have that name. The hours (and hours and hours and hours), I have wasted in order to make this snaflete entry. :roll:

YAH!! this is a true motivation for technologically challenged individuals! You are no longer TCI but have a hall of fame place in the SNAFLETE elite next to mine and everyone else. Enjoy as I do:cool:

[Pink]

Ok, so I use Cakewalk Media Works, not MM for my music blending and editing and haven't taken the time to organize all my music in an easy to find format yet, sooooooo I often find myself scrolling through to find the song/s I'm looking for. Well folks today as I looked at the tool bar at the top, what do I see (that's been there for years), but a block that says "search" and yes boys and girls if you type in the name of the song, it brings up all the songs that have that name. The hours (and hours and hours and hours), I have wasted in order to make this snaflete entry. :roll:

Oh, you would have only gotten yourself into trouble with all that extra time. In fact, I don't think you should use the search function, I think you should continue your regular search:p.

[cfoam4me]

Hahaha!

[jsejt]

Ok, so I use Cakewalk Media Works, not MM for my music blending and editing and haven't taken the time to organize all my music in an easy to find format yet, sooooooo I often find myself scrolling through to find the song/s I'm looking for. Well folks today as I looked at the tool bar at the top, what do I see (that's been there for years), but a block that says "search" and yes boys and girls if you type in the name of the song, it brings up all the songs that have that name. The hours (and hours and hours and hours), I have wasted in order to make this snaflete entry. :roll:

It has a "search" option? :wink: Just kidding. I just found out about the stinking volume control options on MM. <<insert smiley smacking forehead>>:confused:

[Moonsavvy]

It has a "search" option? :wink: Just kidding. I just found out about the stinking volume control options on MM. <<insert smiley smacking forehead>>:confused:
You can control the volume? Where? I'm serious.

[kszspin]

You can control the volume? Where? I'm serious.

When you move a song over into the playlist, then you can click on the small blue square (that runs across the song in a line) and drag it up or down, or just right click on it and edit it to whatever volume you want. You can also add another volume marker to the song, by right clicking inside the song and click "add volume marker".

[megale3]

I am here to give a confession.:( I went to that "other" site when I saw misinformation (not by malice of course) being given about my particular brand of cycling. I posted a quick position on the subject and got violently ill and later purged under the shire weight of my conscience. Can I be forgiven? Must I go and lock myself in a room for a week and watch re runs of Gilligan's Island and Welcome Back Kotter? I need help! I need support! I am a forum holic and my name is Meg:( I am a snaflete:(

[JohnNYC]

...watch re runs of Gilligan's Island and Welcome Back Kotter?

Wait! Welcome Back Kotter reruns are being aired? Where???? :confused:

[megale3]

Wait! Welcome Back Kotter reruns are being aired? Where???? :confused:
I have the DVD its a religious thang :D

[JohnNYC]

I have the DVD its a religious thang :D

Updating my NetFlix queue.... :mrgreen:

[megale3]

http://www.ultimatedvdshop.com/largepics/437_2.jpgUpdating my NetFlix queue.... :mrgreen:

[JohnNYC]

OK...now you really got me dying to watch them. What a dilema...do I finish watching the first season of Dexter? Or do I return the DVD tonight so I can see WBK sooner?? :?:

[abby_b_fit]

I am here to give a confession. I went to that "other" site when I saw misinformation (not by malice of course) being given about my particular brand of cycling. I posted a quick position on the subject and got violently ill and later purged under the shire weight of my conscience. Can I be forgiven? Must I go and lock myself in a room for a week and watch re runs of Gilligan's Island and Welcome Back Kotter? I need help! I need support! I am a forum holic and my name is Meg I am a snaflete

Awe Megs, All is forgiven and is right with the world:) I too have been there and have given into temptation:redface:. My name is Abby and I too am a snaflete.

---A

[SpinBob]

I thought your post was funny. Considering the behavior on that other place, you got nothing to be sorry for or ashamed of. We know where your heart is and it's in the right place.

Stay away from Welcome Back Kotter and Gillian's Island, that kind of punishment is reserved for hardcore offenders.

[like2bike]

I have finally graduated to snaflete status. Daylight savings time ended this past weekend and we were to turn the clocks back an hour on Saturday night. Great. Fine. All is well. I remembered to do that. Had a great day yesterday enjoying the extra hour of time.

Alarm went off this morning. Got up, made some Starbucks, looked at the clock and :o realized the only clock I forgot to turn back was my stinkin' alarm clock. Went back into bed, tried to re-set the alarm without waking DH, couldn't see in the dark so had to wake DH and put on the light. By the time I lay back down to try and enjoy an hour of sleep I was too awake. What an IDIOT. :rolleyes:

[jsejt]

I have finally graduated to snaflete status. Daylight savings time ended this past weekend and we were to turn the clocks back an hour on Saturday night. Great. Fine. All is well. I remembered to do that. Had a great day yesterday enjoying the extra hour of time.

Alarm went off this morning. Got up, made some Starbucks, looked at the clock and :o realized the only clock I forgot to turn back was my stinkin' alarm clock. Went back into bed, tried to re-set the alarm without waking DH, couldn't see in the dark so had to wake DH and put on the light. By the time I lay back down to try and enjoy an hour of sleep I was too awake. What an IDIOT. :rolleyes:


Guess who kept telling her regulars we were starting our Sunday spin yesterday! Yep me!

Come to find out we were skipping the first Sunday because of the day light savings time snafu's from last year. Well I went in anyway even though it wasn't on the schedule to "save face" with the people I told. Well, three people showed up, one of my regulars and two people who weren't even listening to me and should of taken a recumbent bike instead of a spin class. I hate I-pod fiddlers, no gear on the flywheel, talking like their on crack people that take my class.

[Julibird]

I am a Snaflete. Yes, I always have a nanosecond of fear when I take off my sweats at the start of class, fearing that I might be pantsless (cause it happened to one of our own here)

This week, my moment came when my playlist ended four minutes ahead of schedule (so I had to repeat a song to fill the gap) because I'd failed to notice that the aerobics instructor in the class before mine had left the pitch control turned up 8%. Didn't even dawn on me until the last song -"A Pain that I'm Used To - remix" was not the pain that I was used to. Wow that class went over like a brick. The people sprayed down the bikes and politely left without comment.

Victory!

[jsejt]

I am a Snaflete. Yes, I always have a nanosecond of fear when I take off my sweats at the start of class, fearing that I might be pantsless (cause it happened to one of our own here)

This week, my moment came when my playlist ended four minutes ahead of schedule (so I had to repeat a song to fill the gap) because I'd failed to notice that the aerobics instructor in the class before mine had left the pitch control turned up 8%. Didn't even dawn on me until the last song -"A Pain that I'm Used To - remix" was not the pain that I was used to. Wow that class went over like a brick. The people sprayed down the bikes and politely left without comment.

Victory!

I had a class like that this week. I thought it was ok, but they sprayed and left with no comment. I hate classes like that. Oh I had one that ended early as well, I just finish the cool down with the first song. 8)

[megale3]

I am now a high tech SNAFLETE!! I got this awesome Timex watch that controls my Ipod as a remote and I was on my maiden voyage of its use this day after Christmas morning in my 5:30 am class and using it for the first time. The advance button and the volume button are like a half inch from each other and on the last song of a progressive intensity class that takes us near confidence threatening where I wanted to send them home with a little volume addition. And I hit the advanced track button and take it to a completely underwhelming song :o CARP! I tried to correct but it was on shuffle and CARP!! CARP CARP :D We finsihed we lived we laughed and I am a SNAFLETE my I enter again?
Meg

[SpinBob]

Enter and be embraced Oh High Tech Snaflete! Nothing like a high tech gizmo to show you who's boss.

I was looking at the combo HR monitor, GPS watches in Runner's World this month. What geek appeal those thing have.
http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-240-321--11246-0,00.html

[BFSpin]

I'm not sure I qualify as a Snaflete. . . but I did get my much-coveted iPhone for Christmas.

Does being a quintessential Gadget Girl give me the needed qualifications to be a Snaflete?

Beth

[SpinBob]

I'm not sure I qualify as a Snaflete. . . but I did get my much-coveted iPhone for Christmas.

Does being a quintessential Gadget Girl give me the needed qualifications to be a Snaflete?

BethOnly if you end up accidentally making a long distance call with your iPhone to Meg's iPod. BTW, I'm very jealous of you Gadget Girl

[jsejt]

Only if you end up accidentally making a long distance call with your iPhone to Meg's iPod. BTW, I'm very jealous of you Gadget Girl

Me too. My contract is up in 09', then I'm getting one, I love that little thing.

[NJspin]

Ok I promised I would post this Sanflete move I did in my last class of 2007 at one club.

I am on preop meds for my prostate surgery. For some reason about 30 min before class my stomach balked at me a few times as the meds were just not settling in right. Figured I could make through the ride without any problems. It wasn't to be.

I made it through the warm up and 15 min of light hills and flats when all of a sudden I just couldn't hold back. The Mic squealed as I raced by the speakers but I wasn't paying attention. I raced from the spin room with my towel on my face barfing. I am sure it picked up some of the noise.... but the class was gracious and made like nothing was heard. I was totally redfaced... came back and apoligized but only after I managed to squeal the playback some more as I returned to the room with the Mic still on. I rode some but mostly coached off the bike the rest of the ride.. I felt fine then. I did the ride today without any problems. TG!

I had to tell my boss this one today... she just laughed and told me she was sure the whole clube would be talking about it before I knew it. (I hope she was joking)

OK sista, can you top this one? :redface:

[Pink]

Ok I promised I would post this Sanflete move I did in my last class of 2007 at one club.

I am on preop meds for my prostate surgery. For some reason about 30 min before class my stomach balked at me a few times as the meds were just not settling in right. Figured I could make through the ride without any problems. It wasn't to be.

I made it through the warm up and 15 min of light hills and flats when all of a sudden I just couldn't hold back. The Mic squealed as I raced by the speakers but I wasn't paying attention. I raced from the spin room with my towel on my face barfing. I am sure it picked up some of the noise.... but the class was gracious and made like nothing was heard. I was totally redfaced... came back and apoligized but only after I managed to squeal the playback some more as I returned to the room with the Mic still on. I rode some but mostly coached off the bike the rest of the ride.. I felt fine then. I did the ride today without any problems. TG!

I had to tell my boss this one today... she just laughed and told me she was sure the whole clube would be talking about it before I knew it. (I hope she was joking)

OK sista, can you top this one? :redface:


I can, but I shouldn't.

I've been on prescription strength Advil and steriods (my right hand has been numb -- had an MRI & will see the neurosurgeon on Thursday....but I digress) Anyhoooo, last Thursday I had a similar issue, only it was 'the other end' that was involved. Say no more girl, please say no more. :rolleyes:

[like2bike]

Anyhoooo, last Thursday I had a similar issue, only it was 'the other end' that was involved. Oooooh....I just squinched my sphincter....:redface:

[jsejt]

Ok here goes......Were in a really hard climb and I said, "your legs should be on fire now.......I think blood is running down my leg." I heard a couple of my girlfriends in the front giggle and then I said, "from the muscles, the muscles!" I'm such an idiot! :redface::) I should of hurled after that, then I would of at least had some sympathy! ;)

This week has been horrible, the holiday schedule was so jacked up! I teach at two clubs and they were both soooo screwed up. Anyone else have a screwed up week with the holiday schedule? I won't go into it but I left crying once this week. :(

anyhooooo~

[Pink]

Ok here goes......Were in a really hard climb and I said, "your legs should be on fire now.......I think blood is running down my leg." I heard a couple of my girlfriends in the front giggle and then I said, "from the muscles, the muscles!" I'm such an idiot! :redface::) I should of hurled after that, then I would of at least had some sympathy! ;)

This week has been horrible, the holiday schedule was so jacked up! I teach at two clubs and they were both soooo screwed up. Anyone else have a screwed up week with the holiday schedule? I won't go into it but I left crying once this week. :(

anyhooooo~

Shannon, the holidays shouldn't bring tears. I had it easy -- No Monday nights nor Tuesday mornings the past 2 weeks. It's been like a mini-vaykay.

[Moonsavvy]

This thread is why I love this forum.

*run-on sentence alert*


At least now we all know that instructors are human and we all say silly things from time to time, wear our clothes inside out...some of us even instuct in our underwear occasionally (no hint there big daddy), trip or fall in front of the class and even have to attend to our own physical emergency's while running out of the class...then no less than 5 minutes later we brush it all off and pretend that it never happened! :roll:


Love ya guys, even when you say and do things less than perfect. :D

[SpinBob]

As an eye witness to Steve's "moment," I have to say he handled it like a pro and everyone seemed to know about his condition and were genuinely concerned about him. He's got a good group of people in his class.

My biggest concern, aside from blinding folks with Steve's flash reflecting from my shoes, was whether Steve was going to be able to finish his class and should I jump in and help him out. He didn't need my help and carried on without missing too many beats.

[like2bike]

Sounds like a true professional (and I'm not surprised in the least).

[Pink]

and should I jump in and help him out.

I'm glad Steve could continue the class but may I say that the thought of Bob ready to jump in and carry on if necessary is just absolutely precious. What a bond we have here!

[SpinBob]

I'm glad Steve could continue the class but may I say that the thought of Bob ready to jump in and carry on if necessary is just absolutely precious. What a bond we have here!I was very concerned for Steve and his class and conflicted about what the right thing to do was. As it turned out, doing nothing was the right thing.

[twokeelya]

Anyone else have a screwed up week with the holiday schedule? I won't go into it but I left crying once this week. :(

anyhooooo~

Shannon,

My holiday schedule Snafu was so bad, I dare not even tell it here. Just know you are in good company. Yes, I actually felt like crying.

[cfoam4me]

It's ok Twokeelya, you're among many who have snaffed in frightening and tearful ways...some of us more than once.:cool:

[jsejt]

Shannon,

My holiday schedule Snafu was so bad, I dare not even tell it here. Just know you are in good company. Yes, I actually felt like crying.

You can purge yourself if needed. Mine was so bad I made notes all over November and December of 08' to make sure I don't get strung into subbing everywhere and for everyone.

[monical1]

Hello, my name is Monica.... and I am a snaflete. :redface:

[twokeelya]

Hello, my name is Monica.... and I am a snaflete. :redface:


And what are your qualifications my dear;)

[monical1]

And what are your qualifications my dear;)

Take a gander at the "What are arrows?" thread. :D It's all there, baby, in black and white.

[twokeelya]

Did it again,

I just have to stop working so late before class in the morning. This time I received an ovation when I walked in, it was the first class in the new room-real bright with the new bikes, largest class I've ever done, first day of my raise. Go figure.

Nuff said.

I'm a Sanflete, I'm just gonna accept it

[runnride]

I know I am new, but I feel I qualify for a Snaflete. You decide. After some long trainings rides on the weekend for an endurance charity ride, I asked a member if he was having trouble keeping it up. I was asking if he was having trouble keeping his heartrate up. But he replied that his wife didn't think so...the class had a good laugh at my embarresment.

The same week I was talking about how indoor cycling bikes are different from outdoor bikes. My deep insight? "Spinning bikes don't move." As I looked up I realized what stupid thing to say, i meant to side to side, but they were thinking that I was pointing out that they do not move forward.

Yeah there is more but this is just my cover letter.

[SpinBob]

...My deep insight? "Spinning bikes don't move." As I looked up I realized what stupid thing to say, i meant to side to side, but they were thinking that I was pointing out that they do not move forward...I like to joke with my classes, I like to ask them if they feel like they're getting anywhere on a stationary bike. Inevitably, someone will answer yes, to which of course, I'll reply, "Really, you're in the same place you were when the class started...."

[Pink]

Oh...I conveniently forgot about this thread. Does it count if that stupid/embarrassing thing happened in the gym, but not while teaching? If so, I need to update my snaflete resume...:redface:

[Pink]

Oh man, did I have one last night!

It was about 15 minutes before class so there were only 4 people in the studio (Mr. Pink, Mr. CFoam, and 2 gals). I was up on the stage, readying things. I was wearing a lycra zip-up top & a zip-up hoody. I went to unzip the hoody and ~~you can probably guess~~ I unzipped the top. Being very tight, once the zipper was unzipped, it was like a prison breakout. The girls came spilling out with abandon. I couldn't get the zipper connected & up fast enough -- saw Mr. P's look of complete shock so I whirled around to put my back to them, only to be facing the mirror. I quickly stretched the hoody over myself and ran from the room. I know Mr. P & the ladies got an eyeful, but I'm pretty sure Mr. Cfoam was on the floor, mechanicing a bike (hopefully, that is)...

Sigh....

[monical1]

Oh man, did I have one last night!

It was about 15 minutes before class so there were only 4 people in the studio (Mr. Pink, Mr. CFoam, and 2 gals). I was up on the stage, readying things. I was wearing a lycra zip-up top & a zip-up hoody. I went to unzip the hoody and ~~you can probably guess~~ I unzipped the top. Being very tight, once the zipper was unzipped, it was like a prison breakout. The girls came spilling out with abandon. I couldn't get the zipper connected & up fast enough -- saw Mr. P's look of complete shock so I whirled around to put my back to them, only to be facing the mirror. I quickly stretched the hoody over myself and ran from the room. I know Mr. P & the ladies got an eyeful, but I'm pretty sure Mr. Cfoam was on the floor, mechanicing a bike (hopefully, that is)...

Sigh....

Oh that is good, Lady Pink. I have yet to have a nude snaflete moment but they do seem to happen quite often around here. I better knock on some wood somewhere. For me that's the stuff nightmares are made of! Although I'm certain you handled it with the grace of the lady that you are.;)

[cfoam4me]

Oh man, did I have one last night!

It was about 15 minutes before class so there were only 4 people in the studio (Mr. Pink, Mr. CFoam, and 2 gals). I was up on the stage, readying things. I was wearing a lycra zip-up top & a zip-up hoody. I went to unzip the hoody and ~~you can probably guess~~ I unzipped the top. Being very tight, once the zipper was unzipped, it was like a prison breakout. The girls came spilling out with abandon. I couldn't get the zipper connected & up fast enough -- saw Mr. P's look of complete shock so I whirled around to put my back to them, only to be facing the mirror. I quickly stretched the hoody over myself and ran from the room. I know Mr. P & the ladies got an eyeful, but I'm pretty sure Mr. Cfoam was on the floor, mechanicing a bike (hopefully, that is)...Sigh....

Yep, I just peed my pants! No worries Pinkster, I called Mr Cfoam and he was busy fixing the bike and missed the prison break! Honest to God I am still lmao at the visual of that moment.
So, did you have any special friends in class last night...?http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/16/16_11_3.gif (http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb001_ZNfox000)

[Pink]

So, did you have any special friends in class last night...?http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/16/16_11_3.gif (http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb001_ZNfox000)


Yes, and he is quite lucky to have 'found' me. He knows he will be quite safe here -- far from Mr. Cfoam's target practice.:D

[like2bike]

Being very tight, once the zipper was unzipped, it was like a prison breakout. The girls came spilling out with abandon. I couldn't get the zipper connected & up fast enough -- saw Mr. P's look of complete shock so I whirled around to put my back to them, only to be facing the mirror. I quickly stretched the hoody over myself and ran from the room

I wonder if our forum should start a section of the most entertaining quotes by it's forum members? This, by far, is one of my very favorites. :D

[RaffCycles]

Pink, I have one thought about your latest snaflete moment.

"Thanks for sharing":lol:

[Pink]

Pink, I have one thought about your latest snaflete moment.

"Thanks for sharing":lol:

Hey, it's 70 degrees here, numbers will start falling. A gal's gotta do what a gal's gotta do. Spread the word.:D

[RaffCycles]

Question is, did Mr. P go anaerobic???

[cfoam4me]

Question is, did Mr. P go anaerobic???
I can't answer that Ralph, (my guess is a most probable yes though), but I did have someone lurking around my door to see "who" was there for class and a chortle may have been shared about the Monday evening spin room "prison break.":wink:

[megale3]

New moment for this veteran of the snafletset kind. I have a set stretching routine that runs from the bike seat (for upper body stretches) to on the floor and off the bike( lower body stretches). For some strange unanswerable reason I decide to take the whole thing to the floor. Since I have done this routine too many times to count, I really was asking for it by doing something different. Reason being is at the point that I ask everyone to remove any resistance left on the bike and take it easy coming off on to the floor after 50 minutes was not truncated but I clearly cued at this point and got the biggest laughs becausse.... I went through it all with out catching myself. Even weirder is that some of the people looked over at their bikes and released more resistance as if there was some there. Wednesday morning cycling class is waking experience.
Meg

[SpinBob]

My fifth grade teacher used to say, "Engage brain, then engage mouth."

[megale3]

My fifth grade teacher used to say, "Engage brain, then engage mouth."
Bob you did not learn much in the fith grade :D
<<M

[RaffCycles]

I can add one of my students to the roster. We were climbing a hill and she had a big smile on her face. I mentioned over the microphone that it looks like she was enjoying the ride because she had such a big smile. She then responded, "The bigger and harder it is, the more I smile."

Needless to say, she turned bright red and kept her mouth shut the rest of the class.

[megale3]

We will now add the choke award for the months best Snaflete moment. Here is a sample of the award offering that will bestowed on ye merry souls

[megale3]

http://www.innercycling.com/f/attachment.php?attachmentid=1222&d=1218238235 I now give my self this award. I did a ride this weekend called the "Harvest Century" and tore it up with about three friends that are a little competitive. Today on my commute to my morning class and work I am just dieing. Legs are working over time with what feels liek they are firing off for way too long (just slow). On what seems to be a usual climb that wouldn't be so hard, things are going through my head like... "did I over extend yesterday?" "Since I rode my Six13 yesterday am I just feeling the difference between the two bikes?"- "seems calm but may be there is a wind in my face" -"no ones holding onto my seat" .Any way I am almost late for class and when I jump off my bike I see that my break spring retaining post on my Shorty 4's has broken off and the spring from the other side is dominating this side and my break has been rubbing the entire 14 miles to work. Lost the pad which was practically new and my legs feel like jello. I give myself this award because its cold and I have sweated out my commuting gear for the ride home.
Meg

[like2bike]

And the winner is! So sorry buddy....:( Just think how much easier the ride's gonna be when you get all that fixed...And heck, just ride home nekkid. Clothes are overrated. :grin:

[Pink]

Hey, Meggie, didn't you learn from Lance? Just consider it advanced training - brake riding.

[RaffCycles]

Well now you can relate to Lance. I believe he had this happen to him during a time trial or significant stage of the TDF.

Megs, today Protland, tomorrow Champs-Élysées!!!!

[megale3]

Thanks guys the tour d break is mine!:(
Meiger :)

[like2bike]

I am officially "snafletic." I know there are others who had said things like this, and shamefully, I have joined the ranks.

Tonight, as I was cuing the group to say goodbye to their flat road and bring on the hill, I actually said..."Make it nice. Make it hard" and in my head oh lord in my head I was thinking holy $#it did I actually just say that outloud?

Yep. Sho' nuff I did. :o

[NWCycle]

Okay, here's my "snaflete" moment. It's stupid but my 12-year-old boy loved it when I told the story:
In the middle of paceline drills and explaining the difference between leading and drafting to a packed house of middle-aged-housewife/teachers at 4:30 on a Monday afternoon. In my best coaching voice, "Okay, LEADERS! You'll be riding at the front of the paceline breaking wind for everyone riding behind you." Ewww. :redface:

[cfoam4me]

Good job guys! I'm impressed with your public admissions!!! Good luck tomorrow Megs, it's all down hill after today!:p

[Pink]

Okay, here's my "snaflete" moment. It's stupid but my 12-year-old boy loved it when I told the story:
In the middle of paceline drills and explaining the difference between leading and drafting to a packed house of middle-aged-housewife/teachers at 4:30 on a Monday afternoon. In my best coaching voice, "Okay, LEADERS! You'll be riding at the front of the paceline breaking wind for everyone riding behind you." Ewww. :redface:

Yup, that be one...

[megale3]

Moments apon moments. Today it was choice betwen the flat road and taking the hill... The hill won
Me