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Google Group for 2015 HOT
Apr 4^th, 2014, 6:51pm

Don't worry, I will not be pestering y'all relentlessly until next February about the 2015 HOT!

I have created a Google group to send updates on the 2015 HOT and take questions, feedback, ideas (but let's keep complaints to a minimum

). You can go to the group to sign up to receive all the chatter via email when it happens:

https://groups.google.com/forum/?hl=en#!forum/heart-of-texas-recumbent-rally-and
-rodeo-2015

Feel free to tip off anyone who may want to participate in the 2015 HOT!

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aikigreg Moderator recumbent ninja Posts: 3685	Re: Google Group for 2015 HOT Reply #1 - Apr 4^th, 2014, 9:40pm Lord, are we already starting hot threads? Seems like it's every other thread as it is.
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shellbear Posts: 476	Re: Google Group for 2015 HOT Reply #2 - Apr 8^th, 2014, 12:19pm Quote from aikigreg on Apr 4^th, 2014, 9:40pm: Lord, are we already starting hot threads? Seems like it's every other thread as it is. Party pooper.
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Patti Five Star Member rbent member Posts: 876	Re: Google Group for 2015 HOT Reply #3 - Apr 8^th, 2014, 5:02pm Here's an easy solution: If the title says HOT, just don't read it.
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aikigreg Moderator recumbent ninja Posts: 3685	Re: Google Group for 2015 HOT Reply #4 - Apr 8^th, 2014, 9:28pm Our I could be a real party pooper and delete all the threads. Quote from Patti on Apr 8^th, 2014, 5:02pm: Here's an easy solution: If the title says HOT, just don't read it.
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Re: Google Group for 2015 HOT
Reply #5 - Apr 10^th, 2014, 12:31pm

Quote from Patti on Apr 8^th, 2014, 5:02pm:

Here's an easy solution: If the title says HOT, just don't read it. Grin

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That would, of course, be your prerogative but one would hope that the interest for information regarding recumbent events would outweigh any minor annoyance caused by the perceived over-exuberance of the poster. Wink

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Re: Google Group for 2015 HOT
Reply #6 - Apr 10^th, 2014, 1:29pm

In self defense, I go on and on and on about things, because unbelievably, people ALWAYS tell me "we didn't know". Smiley

SO I try very hard to "let people know."

But this brings up an interesting point -- it seems kind of strange that other events and happenings don't work as hard to promote recumbent cycling. I shout it from the roof tops because I LOVE recumbent cycling and the people involved. We all have a BLAST at the HOT getting to know other recumbent riders and talking for days about our bents. Wish there were MORE of these happenings.

On this note -- get ready: I am going to start broadcasting about the Houston Haunt I am scheming up for October. I want a bunch of bent people to come to H Town and let's ride Saturday morning. Crash that afternoon, then meet up at 10 p.m. in downtown Houston to crawl the streets with about 2,000 other strange people dressed up in costume (the ride starts at midnight). TOO FUN. I giggle just think about a bunch of bents all dressed up riding through Houston. And me and my other "Things" are the reigning costume contest winners from 2013! Smiley

Bike Houston said they would let me know as soon as they choose the date. So be on the look out (to check or AVOID) for "Houston Haunt" Smiley

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Re: Google Group for 2015 HOT
Reply #7 - Apr 13^th, 2014, 12:01am

Quote from aikigreg on Apr 4^th, 2014, 9:40pm:

Lord, are we already starting hot threads? Seems like it's every other thread as it is.

Why don't you give her a separate category? I too tire of tripping over the many, many threads. It pushes more pressing and interesting (to me) information off of the first page.

YMMV - opinions are like... everyone has one, etc., etc.

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Re: Google Group for 2015 HOT
Reply #8 - Apr 13^th, 2014, 12:38am

Lol, many threads indeed.

Quote from Rat Rider on Apr 13^th, 2014, 12:01am:

Quote from aikigreg on Apr 4^th, 2014, 9:40pm:

Lord, are we already starting hot threads? Seems like it's every other thread as it is.

Why don't you give her a separate category? I too tire of tripping over the many, many threads. It pushes more pressing and interesting (to me) information off of the first page.

YMMV - opinions are like... everyone has one, etc., etc.

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texpug Five Star Member rbent member Posts: 507	Re: Google Group for 2015 HOT Reply #9 - Apr 13^th, 2014, 7:03am Well. okie dokie. For those who want to keep up with the HOT, you know where to find me. For a fun time - keep up with the HOT ELSEWHERE! Now, back to the ever-so-often "interesting posts" y'all want to read! You HOTties can find me elsewhere.
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Denman rbent member Posts: 350	Re: Google Group for 2015 HOT Reply #10 - Apr 13^th, 2014, 9:40am No worries Jane, maybe its just that some are jealous that you don't host more then one ride a year in Austin. You've gotten a following, why not consider expanding the series with just some rides? Winter - Corpus Christie Spring - Austin Early Summer - Trinity Trails Ft Worth Fall - San Antonio Mission Trail
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Re: Google Group for 2015 HOT
Reply #11 - Apr 13^th, 2014, 9:46am

Sounds good to me! But this fall we're doing the Houston Haunt. Last year we did the River City Recumbent Roll. June 7th we're doing the Spindletop Spin (www.spidletopspin.com). Heat kind of kicks my tail, but I am SUPER in favor of riding in different spots all over the state!!!!! They won't be like the HOT, but I feel sure we can come up with some SUPER fun ideas for each ride!!! Smiley

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Re: Google Group for 2015 HOT
Reply #12 - Apr 13^th, 2014, 2:07pm

I don't think you were catching the underlying humor in any of these replies. If it were a real issue I'm sure there'd be a private conversation involved. Don't be one of those "taking My toys and going home" people.

Quote from texpug on Apr 13^th, 2014, 7:03am:

Well. okie dokie. For those who want to keep up with the HOT, you know where to find me. For a fun time - keep up with the HOT ELSEWHERE! Now, back to the ever-so-often "interesting posts" y'all want to read! You HOTties can find me elsewhere.

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Re: Google Group for 2015 HOT
Reply #13 - Apr 14^th, 2014, 10:09am

I sincerely do not want to be a PITA (pain in the arse) and if my posts bother people, I really don't want that to be the case. Life's just more FUN when you're riding with other Bents. Since recumbents are a small minority, it takes a MONUMENTAL effort to get connected and get things planned so we can all get to know each other. And I really work hard to have all recumbent riders get to know each other, even though there is a vast range of riding styles. Some of my best friends ride speed machines for distances that I would book air travel to do! ha! But just because I cannot ride like that, doesn't mean I don't want to "socialize" with them. I LOVE LOVE LOVE hearing about their ride strategies, bikes and trikes, performance. Having the HOT let's everyone who rides a Bent come together for a weekend and HAVE FUN. We have things for those who ride fast and furious, and those who set all time speed records for slowness. It's all good!

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Re: Google Group for 2015 HOT
Reply #14 - Apr 14^th, 2014, 11:15am

Jane, your posts don't bother me, personally. What sort of bothers me is that HOT is not held when the weather is warmer and more settled. I really enjoyed the recumbent extravaganza Mike held in the late Spring of 2009. I just don't want to reserve a room way in advance of late February when the potential for nasty weather is so high. HOT missed a bullet this year. A week later the weather was bad. Even if the weather is bad, warm and rainy is a lot better than really cold or cold and rainy.

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