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idigTexas

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  1. I can see why someone might assume a dark ending, but I didn't see it that way.
  2. It sucks, but what would you have them do? No matter what they did, it was going to be unfair for many riders. Who's to say Bernal wouldn't have gained even more time on Alaphilippe on the final climb? They have to stop the stage at a spot where they have accurate times. They have official times at the top of the climb. They don't have them at random places along the route. The shortened stage tomorrow does seem to benefit Bernal. If he holds on, he will be the youngest ever winner.
  3. I'll trust your memory over mine. Regardless, it apparently wasn't a necessity, as no one was using it, at least not that they were showing.
  4. The rules have changed over the years. Sometimes they get two items, sometimes three. I may have even seen four. They always get a knife of some sort. Sometimes they get a fire starter, sometimes a dumbass prefers a fire making kit, sometimes neither. I've seen a pot to boil water as a chosen item, or as a provided freebie. Assuming a knife and fire starter are provided, the choices are usually one of the following: pot to boil water mosquito net fishing net fishing kit (line and hooks) fishing spear with or without mask cordage My choice would depend on the location. Is there a way to purify water without needing a pot? How bad are the bugs? Is fishing likely to be a worthwhile activity, and is it limited to the ocean? What are the other protein/food options? I generally like the thought of a mosquito net which can serve dual purposes, but only if potable water is secured, and only if bugs are really bad. They did not have one on the last XL, and did not seem to miss it. It likely would not have helped at all with centipedes and scorpions.
  5. I tend to hold grudges, so I'm not sure if I would forgive Jeff so easily, but glad he had to rely on others and that he is at least pretending to have had a change of heart. There were a lot of badasses this season. All the tappers came from only two teams...the all male redemption team (all tapped), and the all female team (both of Riley's teammates tapped). The reunion previews look contentious, with Jeff and Charlie arguing survival strategies. While I did not appreciate Jeff's selfishness, until Charlie completes a 40-day challenge, he can shut the fuck up about criticizing how others choose to survive.
  6. Who is "they?" Do you have any links? Not doubting you; I just want to ready what has been said.
  7. Not saying you are wrong, because I certainly have no proof one way or the other. I will say that a lot of people thought Lance was innocent for a long time too.
  8. Lance might have gotten away with it if he hadn't been such an arrogant ass, essentially daring his accusers to prove it, and treating several people in the know like shit. I definitely agree about Ullrich, and pretty much everyone since LeMond. The sport has always been dirty, which is a shame. That said, the playing field has been fairly even, unless you consider being a better cheat an unfair advantage.
  9. My issue with the French is that when riders of other countries are doing well, it is presumed that they must be cheating, while French riders rarely undergo the same scrutiny. I'm not denying that there has been plenty of fire where smoke has been detected, but I have the opinion that pretty much everyone is cheating in some way. Essentially, the French media has caused me to want nothing but failure for French riders.
  10. You are being too kind.
  11. He is. If he weren't French, I might actually want to see it continue.
  12. Yes. That was a pretty exciting stage. I hope we see more of that the rest of the way.
  13. Yes, exactly. I've been following Le Tour since the late '70s. It's been nice enjoying the long run of watching the French fail to win their own event. .
  14. Alaphilippe won Tourmalet last year, so it shouldn't be that big of a shock, even if winning a breakaway is different than defending yellow. Yesterday was a bigger surprise, even considering his recent TT success in other events. I enjoy Le Tour more when the French aren't competitive, but I guess that had to end sometime. That was so typical Movistar. Their TdF strategy has always been suspect, and I can only assume that Quintana doesn't communicate well...or at all. Not having Froome certainly hurts, but even if he were there, Ineos does not look as deep this year. Either that or other teams have learned their secrets. They look very ordinary. I'm pulling for Kruijswijk, but I don't see him being able to make up that time unless Alaphilippe makes a mistake or has some bad luck.
  15. I was wondering when the drug allegations would start. They certainly weren't going to come from the French.
  16. Fuck the frog, but yeah, looks like it may be time to consider him an actual threat to win.
  17. Glad to hear La Playa is still putting out great food. It is my personal favorite for PA dining. I need to get down there.
  18. It appears that I am in the minority, but I liked Brosnan as Bond. His films were meh, but that is true of almost the entire 007 franchise. They are good fun, but far from transcendent film watching. I do agree that Connery will always be tops, and Craig is great. I hated Dalton and Moore. I love West as Batman, but it is apples and oranges to compare tv roles to film roles (West's 1966 film notwithstanding). I have yet to see anyone play Batman where I think, "yeah, that's great casting." Disclaimer: I have not seen the 1943 nor 1949 films.
  19. Looking at your list, you probably don't choose your teams by their uniforms. That said, you do want to be able to watch your team without getting a seizure, so you should probably at least browse this: https://www.premierleague.com/news/1204999
  20. It's not my fault. Bitch won't tell me the code, and expects me to stay all night.
  21. I love a sneaky stage like that. Who do you think has it won? I'm not ready to declare anyone the victor just yet, though Thomas certainly helped his cause.
  22. I guess. I'm a little more cynical, and think Duck was just ready to tap, using Charlie's departure as a way to not look like such a pussy. It's much like last time, where he escorted his teammates to the group camp before quitting, so he could look like some sort of altruistic hero. I don't think Duck has the mental stamina for 40-day challenges. I'm not a Jeff fan, but hate to see anyone have to tap for medical reasons out of their control. I would rather he be able to stay, but having to rely on others to make it to the end. I think that would drive him more nuts than tapping.
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