Random Thoughts - Part Deux [NO POLITICS]

[Spuds]

Surprise double-header!

Swiss electrical engineer George de Mestral invented his first touch fastener when, in 1941, he went for a walk in the woods and wondered why burdock seeds clung to his coat and dog. He discovered it could be turned into something useful.[2] He patented it in 1955, and subsequently refined and developed its practical manufacture until its commercial introduction in the late 1950s.

The fastener consisted of two components: a lineal fabric strip with tiny hooks that could "mate" with another fabric strip with smaller loops, attaching temporarily, until pulled apart.[3] Initially made of cotton, which proved impractical,[4] the fastener was eventually constructed with nylon and polyester.[5]

De Mestral gave the name Velcro, a portmanteau of the French words velour ("velvet") and crochet ("hook"),[6][7] to his invention as well as to the company he founded.

The company continues to manufacture and market the fastening system.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Velcro

[Kiske]

Originally Posted by humfrz

Well, that may be just fine for you .... but, but, if I compressed my belly .... where would it go?

That is somewhat the point. I need more blood flow apparently so my legs don't fall asleep while upright at work. I'm also told compresion pants will do wonder for my bad knee which typfically only a bother on rainy, cold days. Not willing to wear full legging/briefs under my work clothes with the summer heat though.

[NoHaveMSG]

Originally Posted by Kiske

That is somewhat the point. I need more blood flow apparently so my legs don't fall asleep while upright at work. I'm also told compresion pants will do wonder for my bad knee which typfically only a bother on rainy, cold days. Not willing to wear full legging/briefs under my work clothes with the summer heat though.

I prefer the compression leg sleeves/socks. I find them more comfortable to wear for longer.

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by NoHaveMSG

I prefer the compression leg sleeves/socks. I find them more comfortable to wear for longer.

Yep, compression stockings are what I was about to recommend.

[p1l0t]

Originally Posted by Kiske

That is somewhat the point. I need more blood flow apparently so my legs don't fall asleep while upright at work. I'm also told compresion pants will do wonder for my bad knee which typfically only a bother on rainy, cold days. Not willing to wear full legging/briefs under my work clothes with the summer heat though.

I like riding my bicycle for cardio. It's pretty low impact unless you go doing some crazy shit like moutain biking.

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[NoHaveMSG]

Originally Posted by p1l0t

I like riding my bicycle for cardio. It's pretty low impact unless you go doing some crazy shit like moutain biking.

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You don't have to ride the stupid shit. I just ride it because.....

Most of my friends and family that ride, ride cross country trails. I am looking at getting into that for the exercise as opposed to going to the gym all the time.

[Captain Snooze]

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[Captain Snooze]

Originally Posted by p1l0t

I like riding my bicycle for cardio. It's pretty low impact unless you go doing some crazy shit like moutain biking.

A good compromise would be to take an exercise bike to the mountains.

[p1l0t]

Originally Posted by Captain Snooze

A good compromise would be to take an exercise bike to the mountains.

Last time I tried to run down the street with my eliptical the neighbors called the cops.

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[soundman98]

Originally Posted by Captain Snooze

A good compromise would be to take an exercise bike to the mountains.


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have you tried lifting one of them lately? might as well pick up mountain-side dead lifting!

[spike021]

Horrible brush fires here again after the lightning storm over the weekend.
@Sapphireho our favorite driving roads are on fire now . Bear Creek area, Pescadero Creek, La Honda.

[Dadhawk]

Originally Posted by p1l0t

I like riding my bicycle for cardio. It's pretty low impact unless you go doing some crazy shit like moutain biking.

Originally Posted by NoHaveMSG

You don't have to ride the stupid shit. I just ride it because.....

I really should take up bike riding again, its about the only form of exercise I really enjoy. I don't have much of an excuse either because the combined Silver Comet/Chief Ladiga Trail (94 miles) runs within a short distance of my home.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Dadhawk

I really should take up bike riding again, its about the only form of exercise I really enjoy. I don't have much of an excuse either because the combined Silver Comet/Chief Ladiga Trail (94 miles) runs within a short distance of my home.

The last time I rode a bike was when I was 12.

[Dadhawk]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

The last time I rode a bike was when I was 12.

You had the 3-speed!?! Sweet.

I only had the Sting-Ray, but I did have the matching glitter seat, just like this one, well minus the flat tire.