T. Gap Woo
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T. Gap Woo replied to the topic 2022 Route? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 8 hours, 38 minutes ago
KenH,
My crystal is on the fritz again. 😩. Something keeps shorting out, sparking and emitting an awful stench of smoke. The local electronics repair shop declared bankruptcy, as people found it cheaper to buy “new” technology rather than fix the “old” outdated technology. I haven’t found a suitable replacement for my crystal, so I’ll just use Gr…[Read more]
T. Gap Woo replied to the topic 2022 Route? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 5 days, 20 hours ago
I love the logo for Ragbrai 49! It is not only colorful, but it also evokes the freedom one feels when soaring on your bike.
However, I think the jokesters at DMR are pranking us and pulling our collective legs (or are they yanking our chains? 🤪). When you think of hot air balloons, you automatically think of Indianola and their balloon…[Read more]
T. Gap Woo replied to the topic Upload photos in the forum Miscellaneous 2 weeks, 6 days ago
KenH,
Thanks for the clarification! My second guess was going to be a part of the tuner in a Hallicrafters SX-25 Super Defiant shortwave radio, but I thought that was too obvious. (rim shot 🤪).
See you along the I-O-Way next year.
T. Gap Woo replied to the topic Upload photos in the forum Miscellaneous 3 weeks, 6 days ago
Good afternoon, KenH!!
As a semi-skilled amateur photographer, one of my favorite subjects is “Still Life.” I just can’t get over the beauty of your picture, but for the life of me, I can’t figure out what the heck it is. I was thinking “Flux Capacitor” from the Back to the Future franchise, but this device is too simple for that.
I give up…[Read more]
T. Gap Woo replied to the topic Forced route through towns? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 2 months, 1 week ago
Whoa! Simmer down! Let’s lower the temperature on this thread. Things seem to be getting heated and, goodness knows, it’s been hotter than the hinges on the gates of Hades for the last few weeks, so we don’t need any more heat.
I think that we are missing the point of “forced routes” into pass-through towns, although klkoopman came close. F…[Read more]
T. Gap Woo replied to the topic COVID in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Princess Amanda,
I’m glad to hear you’re feeling better! Once your fully recovered, you’ll be back in the saddle again.
Mrs Woo and I wish you a million Mazel Tovs on the arrival of your grandson. May he be a source of pride and joy as he brings your royal court much happiness!
I hope to see him along the I-O-Way in about 19 years.
T. Gap Woo replied to the topic COVID in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 2 months, 3 weeks ago
How dare a lowly, less-than-unworthy virus attack the exalted Princess Amanda, Ruler over all of Ragbrai! Covid, be gone, you nasty brute. You are hereby banished!
In all seriousness, Amanda, I wish you a speedy recovery and a return to your rightful place on a bicycle.
See you along the I-O-Way next year.
T. Gap Woo replied to the topic Do people stay in Clinton Saturday night? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 4 months, 3 weeks ago
Good afternoon, Anna628!!
While I can’t speak for other riders, I do want to share my thoughts in answer to your highly relevant question.
After a week of enjoying the rolling scenery and tropical temperatures of end-of-July in Iowa, I am exhausted on the last day. Mrs Woo, my support driver, is all shopped out (believe it or not)! We make o…[Read more]
T. Gap Woo replied to the topic Lets Carpool from Wash DC ( DMV) to Endtown in the forum Looking for RIDES 4 months, 4 weeks ago
Good morning, Ben!
I seem to recall that, for the past few Ragbrai rides, you posted many times that you were looking for rides. Were you successful in your searches? If so, have you reached out to those people again?
May I offer an alternative? If you are super rich and money is no object, take an Uber or Lyft!
See you along the I-O-Way in…[Read more]
T. Gap Woo replied to the topic RV question in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 5 months ago
John,
Welcome to the madhouse!
Although Mrs Woo and I don’t use an RV and don’t have to worry about finding dump stations, Mrs Woo is my support driver in charge of finding motels, wineries etc along the I-O-Way. I’d like to share a tip that works for her.
Get a Triple A tour book (if you’re a member) and a Travel Iowa guide/map. One source…[Read more]
T. Gap Woo replied to the topic RV question in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 5 months ago
John,
Welcome to the madhouse!
Although Mrs Woo and I don’t use an RV and don’t have to worry about finding dump stations, Mrs Woo is my support driver in charge of finding motels, wineries etc along the I-O-Way. I’d like to share a tip that works for her.
Get a Triple A tour book (if you’re a member) and a Travel Iowa guide/map. One source…[Read more]
T. Gap Woo replied to the topic Charlie Harper 1936-2021 in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 5 months ago
May Charlie’s memory be a blessing. When you think of Charlie, may a smile come to your lips before a tear comes to you eyes. My condolences to Charlie’s friends and family.
T. Gap Woo replied to the topic Lottery results? in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 5 months, 3 weeks ago
Good morning, jpclark7!
In answer to your question about bazooka blasters, please let me offer this suggestion. If you turn on your blasters in LeMars and they cannot be heard in Des Moines at the same time, you need more blasters!
See you along the I-O-Way in July.
T. Gap Woo replied to the topic Spam Posts in the forum Miscellaneous 5 months, 3 weeks ago
Let’s give a great big shout-out to the IT folks at DMR!! While my anti-BS spray is still in development, they devised a way to trap trolls. The inclusion of “Captcha” as a prerequisite to submitting a post will banish the trolls and send them back under the troll-bridge.
Good job, IT folks. Thanks! 👍👏
See you along the I-O-Way in July.
T. Gap Woo replied to the topic Spam Posts in the forum Miscellaneous 6 months ago
I’ve been working on an anti-BS spray, similar to insect repellant and bear spray, but haven’t worked out all of the bugs yet. Every time I spray it on my cellphone or computer, things short-circuit 😩. I’ll keep working on this. I’m the meantime, I’m following Daddy Woo’s advice:
Don’t feed the trolls!
See you along the I-O-Way in July.
T. Gap Woo replied to the topic RAGBRAI Candles in the forum Miscellaneous 6 months, 3 weeks ago
Jboz,
Check out my entry tomorrow on the Yucks thread. It’ll turn your stomach! 🤢
See you along the I-O-Way in July.
T. Gap Woo replied to the topic Updated Site! in the forum Miscellaneous 7 months ago
A message to Princess Amanda re your comment about the font color:
So it was written, so it was done!
See you along the I-O-Way in July.
T. Gap Woo replied to the topic Happy Pi Day 2021! in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 7 months, 2 weeks ago
Hi, Dizzy!
I like a good Hawaiian pizza too. It needs loads of Pi-napple topping, though. Also need to wash it down with a cold glass of Pi-napple juice!
See you along the I-O-Way in July.
T. Gap Woo started the topic Happy Pi Day 2021! in the forum RAGBRAI XLVIII – 2021 7 months, 2 weeks ago
It’s already 3.14 in some parts of the Ragbrai world, so please allow me to wish everyone a Happy Pi Day. Of course, this calls for everyone to declare their favorite type of pie.
Like those folks from National Public Radio, whose motto is “No Pie Refused!”, I like all types of pie and would not turn down any pie that Mrs Woo bakes! There is a…[Read more]
T. Gap Woo replied to the topic Updated Site! in the forum Miscellaneous 7 months, 2 weeks ago
Princess Amanda,
“So let it be written, so let it be done.” ~ Pharoah Ramses II in The Ten Commandments
Is this any better? It sure helps my old eyes ‘cause I ain’t no spring chicken anymore either!
The trick is to use the “bold” feature when writing your post. Until the tech wizards at DMR make a permanent adjustment, this will have to do.…[Read more]
