Bob Denman
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I may have to get a Bumper Sticker for my bike:
"I may be Old & Slow; but I'm ahead of YOU!" :roflblack:
"I may be Old & Slow; but I'm ahead of YOU!" :roflblack:
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robmorg
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Don't confuse Sardonicism with Sarcasm
That may be true, but as long as you are getting "technical", Jim was being sardonic, not sarcastic. Many folks confuse the two. Sardonicism is much more common than actual sarcasm (which is actually intended to be mean). You can think of sardonicism as “good natured” or “light hearted” sarcasm. I agree that it's not nice to insult folks, but given the choice between political correctness, and good natured sarcasm, I'd honestly choose the latter every time. My father was a sardonic man (he would have called it "being sarcastic") and he was indeed also kind, good natured, funny, and well liked.
Jim, maybe you want to change your middle name to "Sardonic"
FWIW, I AM an old man, and riding my Spyder is probably the ONLY thing I don't do like one. I never get better than 28 mpg.
Hey Jim, This is a bit off topic but everything I learned about psychology comes from Psychology Today:helpsmilieJust kidding) In an article from June 26, 2012 titled "Think Sarcasm is Funny? Think Again", Dr. Clifford N. Lazarus opined in the article the following about sarcasm:
"If you want to be happier and improve your relationships, cut out sarcasm since sarcasm is actually hostility disguised as humor. Despite smiling outwardly, most people who receive sarcastic comments feel put down and usually think the sarcastic person is a jerk. Indeed, it’s not surprising that the origin of the word sarcasm derives from the Greek word “sarkazein” which literally means “to tear or strip the flesh off.”
That may be true, but as long as you are getting "technical", Jim was being sardonic, not sarcastic. Many folks confuse the two. Sardonicism is much more common than actual sarcasm (which is actually intended to be mean). You can think of sardonicism as “good natured” or “light hearted” sarcasm. I agree that it's not nice to insult folks, but given the choice between political correctness, and good natured sarcasm, I'd honestly choose the latter every time. My father was a sardonic man (he would have called it "being sarcastic") and he was indeed also kind, good natured, funny, and well liked.
Jim, maybe you want to change your middle name to "Sardonic"
FWIW, I AM an old man, and riding my Spyder is probably the ONLY thing I don't do like one. I never get better than 28 mpg.
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Bob Denman
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If you're going to discuss the Dictionary: please keep in mind that there's probably nobody else in here who cares... nojoke
Why noit just drop it, and move on? :thumbup:
Why noit just drop it, and move on? :thumbup:
robmorg
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Because I was being persnickity. :sour: Doncha just love that word?
Besides, I didn't start it. (Now I'm being cynical
)Truth is.. I liked Capt. Bob's post, and even flagged it with a "Like".
...but you may be right about nobody else in here caring. If my post doesn't get any "Likes", we'll know for sure.
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Bob Denman
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"Persnickety"... What a great word! :thumbup:
That reminds me of a snack!
That reminds me of a snack!
Jim, They are using 50 cent words like "sardonic" and "persnickety" which is WAY over my 25 cent intellect
pps: I don't really care what you want to call yourself :thumbup:. I suspect that you are a nice guy! I think I might be leaning toward more sarcasm as I read various posts throughout the website but maybe I am really getting in touch with my sardonic side? Confused in Tallahassee and running out of gas from an existential standpoint:banghead::roflblack: (the yin and the yang of my life).
BTW, I really think that this is a very fun website! There are many old geezers like myself that have nothing better to do than post about things like their gas mileage. Maybe we need to do a survey on how many people are plagued by TF! For those of you who do not have a medical background, TF=Terminal Flatulence (wanted to stay on topic about gas). Dr. Bob
pps: I don't really care what you want to call yourself :thumbup:. I suspect that you are a nice guy! I think I might be leaning toward more sarcasm as I read various posts throughout the website but maybe I am really getting in touch with my sardonic side? Confused in Tallahassee and running out of gas from an existential standpoint:banghead::roflblack: (the yin and the yang of my life).BTW, I really think that this is a very fun website! There are many old geezers like myself that have nothing better to do than post about things like their gas mileage. Maybe we need to do a survey on how many people are plagued by TF! For those of you who do not have a medical background, TF=Terminal Flatulence (wanted to stay on topic about gas). Dr. Bob
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Cruzr Joe
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Bob:
I was not sure of the meaning of the word noit as you used it.
I looked up noit (Written Above) in the dictionary, the definition is = Fat Fingered Typist. :roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:
Cruzr Joe
Bob Denman
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I'm glad that you found the correct definition, and it is an accurate one! :2thumbs:You get the prize! :firstplace:
Bob Denman
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:clap: Oh... it's on like Donkey Kong now!! :roflblack:
https://youtu.be/MDVrmSEZEKg
With a tip of the hat to David Huddleston. May he rest in peace.
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:clap: Oh... it's on like Donkey Kong now!! :roflblack:
https://youtu.be/MDVrmSEZEKg
With a tip of the hat to David Huddleston. May he rest in peace.
Bob, You may make light about this terrible pestilence but here are the cold hard facts as I know them from a Public Service Announcement
Bob Denman
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:roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:
:shocked: I wonder if I'm afflicted with it?
:shocked: I wonder if I'm afflicted with it?
Pirate looks at --
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Nope
The Missus gets the worst of it!:roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:
The Missus gets the worst of it!:roflblack::roflblack::roflblack:
ralph12345678910
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Milage
I have a 2016 f3t and average 33 mpg, only has 3000 miles so maybe will get better as mileage go up. to much fun ryding to keep track if it got 10 mpg I would still ryde it.
I have a 2016 f3t and average 33 mpg, only has 3000 miles so maybe will get better as mileage go up. to much fun ryding to keep track if it got 10 mpg I would still ryde it.
robmorg
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When I was a young man I always wondered why they called old men "old farts". Now that I am one, well... lets just say that I no longer have to wonder. :shocked:
Lew L
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Lake Tahoe--
Well Bob, I'm going for a ride with two friends Sat morn. I'll be on my V-Max though. Gotta have that warp speed accel. once in a while) One of the guys also has a Max and the other has a brand new Indian Scout 60.
An early morning ride around the lake usually outstanding. And with hot August Nights in town all week there are 10,000 cool cars around.
Kaos
Hey! Who's got a ride planned for this weekend???
Well Bob, I'm going for a ride with two friends Sat morn. I'll be on my V-Max though. Gotta have that warp speed accel. once in a while) One of the guys also has a Max and the other has a brand new Indian Scout 60.
An early morning ride around the lake usually outstanding. And with hot August Nights in town all week there are 10,000 cool cars around.
Kaos
Brian Kay
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Right there with you brother!
AeroPilot
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Took a little ride this evening- had to fuel up before I got home.. 38.4 MPG
Guess that qualifies me as an old man.... Was headed into the wind going East for 80 miles, then after dinner got to ride with the wind on the way home. I really got to work at it to get less than 35 MPG, and have generally been able to get to 200 miles before I fill up now that the 1330 is broke in. Got to 215 miles and put 5.6 in the tank running 65-68 mph.
Guess that qualifies me as an old man.... Was headed into the wind going East for 80 miles, then after dinner got to ride with the wind on the way home. I really got to work at it to get less than 35 MPG, and have generally been able to get to 200 miles before I fill up now that the 1330 is broke in. Got to 215 miles and put 5.6 in the tank running 65-68 mph.
