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"Claire Petersky" wrote in message hlink.net... "Maggie" wrote in message om... "Claire Petersky" wrote in message thlink.net... Claire....How did you get so smart? Genetics. Thanks for asking. OK, I made the off-the-cuff remark, and since I posted it, I have had a few more thoughts about genetics. My maternal grandparents were both PhDs (my grandmother would have graduated summa cum laude, but the university officials thought it improper for a woman to graduate with higher honors than her husband, and so demoted her). On my father's side, Samuel Petersky went to McGill University, despite being a poor immigrant, and was the first Jewish physician in BC. So there's a certain amount of braininess from both sides of the family. But genetics can be a curse as well as a blessing. Sam Petersky and two of his brothers, and their parents, all died in their 50s of heart attacks. It's not that surprising that my dad, when warning signs cropped up when he was in his 50s, that he took the risk of heart attack seriously. One of the things he did, along with a change in diet, was to take up bicycling. Now, it may be that he got lucky with the genetics, but here he is in his late 70s, and although he doesn't bicycle anymore, he hasn't dropped dead yet. Me, I don't know if I got lucky in the genetics lottery or not. I seemed to inherit the brains. Maybe I inherited the dicky heart -- who knows? But even if I did, it's probably not such a bad thing to keep up the bicycling, don't you think? -- Warm Regards, Claire Petersky please substitute yahoo for mousepotato to reply Home of the meditative cyclist: http://home.earthlink.net/~cpetersky/Welcome.htm Personal page: http://www.geocities.com/cpetersky/ See the books I've set free at: http://bookcrossing.com/referral/Cpetersky |
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Claire Petersky wrote:
Me, I don't know if I got lucky in the genetics lottery or not. I seemed to inherit the brains. Maybe I inherited the dicky heart -- who knows? But even if I did, it's probably not such a bad thing to keep up the bicycling, don't you think? Yup. Even if your heart is doomed, I'm sure it's good for the brain too! Hey, did you know that according to the guy who wrote "The Bell Curve," Eastern European Jews are the smartest people on earth? And the Irish are supposedly the stupidest... :-( Matt O. |
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"Matt O'Toole" writes: Hey, did you know that according to the guy who wrote "The Bell Curve," Eastern European Jews are the smartest people on earth? And the Irish are supposedly the stupidest... :-( I guess that pretty well cancels-out and puts me in the MOR. Except I've got some Chineses genes tucked away somewhere (they don't show much) to tip the balance ... one way or the other. But y'know what? I've long enjoyed being the average, MOR guy that off-the-rack was made for. I ain't complainin'. 'tell ya what, though -- I've met lotsa people from all around the world. What I find most striking is that we really /are/ all family (like the song says.) And what's really great is that there are so many nice people everywhere! It's heartwarming just to think about it (Red Cloud take note.) cheers, Tom -- -- Nothing is safe from me. Above address is just a spam midden. I'm really at: tkeats [curlicue] vcn [point] bc [point] ca |
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Me, I don't know if I got lucky in the genetics lottery or not. I seemed to
inherit the brains. Maybe I inherited the dicky heart -- who knows? But even if I did, it's probably not such a bad thing to keep up the bicycling, don't you think? Warm Regards, Claire Petersky Absolutely.....I bought a bike to exercise. At 50 you start watching your peers drop dead or have by pass surgeries. It is scary. Keep Bicycling. I was told when I was very young...to "exercise equally, the body, mind and the heart." I think I forgot the body when I hit my forties. Hopefully my 50's will bring a change. http://hometown.aol.com/lbuset/ |
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In article , "Matt O'Toole"
wrote: Claire Petersky wrote: Me, I don't know if I got lucky in the genetics lottery or not. I seemed to inherit the brains. Maybe I inherited the dicky heart -- who knows? But even if I did, it's probably not such a bad thing to keep up the bicycling, don't you think? Yup. Even if your heart is doomed, I'm sure it's good for the brain too! Hey, did you know that according to the guy who wrote "The Bell Curve," Eastern European Jews are the smartest people on earth? And the Irish are supposedly the stupidest... :-( Matt O. You are wrong about us Irish, Mr. OšToole! God made the Irish the smartest people. Then He made whiskey to keep us in our place! Get it right!..... |
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This web site helped me:
http://www.roadbikereview.com/2004,R...S_5668crx.aspx My two cents: I bought a good entry level road bike (Bianchi Veloce) that I have used regularly for almost 5 years now, and still love it. My wife has a less expensive Schwinn hybred. The cheap gears on her bike made her so mad one time on a short but hilly ride that she got off the bike, picked up the bike over her head and threw it into a guard rail. She had just had enough of shifting gears and hearing the dreaded clackity-clackity-clackity of cheap components unable to do what you want them to do. I also rented a Bianchi Veloce (it was $25/day) before buying one to make sure I liked it. Cycling is a lot of fun - so much more so if you have a bike that is well made and professionally fitted to you. Spend the money up front - it will last you and be well worth the investment. Myo "Bill" wrote in message ... "andrea rose" wrote in message om... I've recently decided to do some other activity than running in my off season due to my shin splints. I decided that I have always enjoyed riding my bike and enjoyed the outdoors so I would be purchasing a bike in the near future. I am not too experienced with biking but was wondering if anyone had any input on what brand of bike would be good for some training, but probably not too intense. I dont plan on investing a huge amount of money into it but I would like it to last me a long time. Let me know if u have any suggestions, thanks! Since you are a runner and are interested in some "training" you might consider a bike that will permit you to go fast, an entry level racing bike. It will serve you well for a few years if it turns out that you like cycling. Seems like many "like to go fast" club cyclists are former runners who enjoy aerobic exercise but start to have various impact related injuries. Go for a moderately priced road bike that fits properly. See if you can connect with a local cycling club, they most likely be able to offer suggestions. Another option to find a good used road bike that you can get started on until you discover what you would really like "or not". It is almost impossible to buy the right bike the first time. Your position will evolve and your specific interests will become focused. After a little experience you know enough to make a good choice for you. Bill Brannon |
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Myo Jorn top-posted:
This web site helped me: http://www.roadbikereview.com/2004,R...S_5668crx.aspx My two cents: I bought a good entry level road bike (Bianchi Veloce) that I have used regularly for almost 5 years now, and still love it. My wife has a less expensive Schwinn hybred. The cheap gears on her bike made her so mad one time on a short but hilly ride that she got off the bike, picked up the bike over her head and threw it into a guard rail. She had just had enough of shifting gears and hearing the dreaded clackity-clackity-clackity of cheap components unable to do what you want them to do. I also rented a Bianchi Veloce (it was $25/day) before buying one to make sure I liked it. Cycling is a lot of fun - so much more so if you have a bike that is well made and professionally fitted to you. Spend the money up front - it will last you and be well worth the investment. So what's your wife riding now? Just curious... (Testing new sig file, too |
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B i l l S o r n s o n wrote:
(Testing new sig file, too And failing! Manually Yours, -- BS (no, really) |
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"B i l l S o r n s o n" wrote in message . ..
So what's your wife riding now? Just curious... That's the sad thing... She doesn't like to ride anymore; mostly because of that cheap bike. I have tried 1,000,000 times to get her to try a REAL bike. I'm still hopeful. |
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