tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11195595.post114946678024412532..comments2023-09-23T07:40:40.152-05:00Comments on FOOD SNOB: crazy-busy weekend update + more rambling:Catherine Weberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05840408638057727714noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11195595.post-1149562291552501842006-06-05T21:51:00.000-05:002006-06-05T21:51:00.000-05:00Whoops...I guess it's spelled pannier. They are b...Whoops...I guess it's spelled pannier. They are bags that attach to the side of your bike. Normally the rear. Here's a link:<BR/>http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_listing.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=2534374302693317¤tPage=1&bmUID=1149561866929<BR/><BR/>What I love about panniers is that you don't have to carry everything on your back while you're biking. I hate getting a sweaty back. The only think I don't like about them is that you have to carry them in your hand when you are walking around ... which can be heavy if they are full. For this reason, I would prefer the baskets that Leslie has, cause then you can use a bag that has a strap on it to swing over your shoulders. Some panniers convert into back-packs, but these suck cause they are often dirty and then you get the dirt all over your back.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11195595.post-1149551941587234242006-06-05T18:59:00.000-05:002006-06-05T18:59:00.000-05:00Ryan, that's weird about paniers -- I bet Megan's...Ryan, that's weird about paniers -- I bet Megan's talking about something similar to what I've seen.<BR/><BR/>Les, good to know about the front basket -- those always look like lots of fun, but they don't seem terribly practical (like things would tip/bounce out a lot?)Catherine Weberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05840408638057727714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11195595.post-1149530118574767262006-06-05T12:55:00.000-05:002006-06-05T12:55:00.000-05:00I have the baskets that go on both sides of the ba...I have the baskets that go on both sides of the back tires. They fit a lot. I also have a front detachable basket but it's more for fun than practialness.Eat Peace Pleasehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08754499534650636430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11195595.post-1149522788897505692006-06-05T10:53:00.000-05:002006-06-05T10:53:00.000-05:00Funny, I looked up paniers and the result which ca...Funny, I looked up paniers and the result which came had the paniers(or Frech for baskets) attached to a dress!<BR/><BR/>Have a good cooking week with all your fresh groceries!<BR/><BR/>RyanCrystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00116685291056531223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11195595.post-1149516201913044602006-06-05T09:03:00.000-05:002006-06-05T09:03:00.000-05:00Vicki, I got The TV Sound, Tapes 'n Tapes (The Loo...Vicki, I got The TV Sound, Tapes 'n Tapes (The Loon,) and The Alarmists (A Detail of Soldiers.) All local bands, but Tapes 'n Tapes was in Rolling Stone a couple of issues ago, maybe you've heard of them?<BR/><BR/>Leslie, your description was truly bike-a-delic! I'm planning on a road bike, (since I've maybe been mountain biking once in my life, and road bikes are usually lighter and easier to ride,) and I saw someone with the coolest thing yesterday. They had two big pouches that hung on either side of their rear tire, both big enough for a bag of groceries. I want THAT!<BR/><BR/>Megan, thanks for the encouragement! What are paniers?<BR/><BR/>Harmonia, I've been over to your blog quite a bit lately, but haven't commented, for whatever reason. :) I'll drop you a comment soon!Catherine Weberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05840408638057727714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11195595.post-1149513020467403642006-06-05T08:10:00.000-05:002006-06-05T08:10:00.000-05:00Maybe your Monday will be more relaxed!:)Hope to "...Maybe your Monday will be more relaxed!<BR/><BR/>:)<BR/><BR/>Hope to "see" you soon!Harmoniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09005561900381062963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11195595.post-1149512944985136162006-06-05T08:09:00.000-05:002006-06-05T08:09:00.000-05:00Whoo hoo...ditch the car, get a bike! I am a tota...Whoo hoo...ditch the car, get a bike! I am a total bike enthusiast. It's a great way to incorporate exercise into your life without having to "make room" for it. I do groceries on my bike all the time. I like to use paniers so I don't have to carry them on my back. But, when I'm doing a big grocery shop I used a pack sac and 2 paniers. Any more than that and it's cab worthy! <BR/><BR/>Let us know how the transition goes! So happy for you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11195595.post-1149486779346601542006-06-05T00:52:00.000-05:002006-06-05T00:52:00.000-05:00Wow, what a weekend. Thanks for the reminder that ...Wow, what a weekend. Thanks for the reminder that I should sleep in on the weekends! I'm curious about your cd choices too. I collecet vinyl. <BR/><BR/>I vote for one of those bikes that has a big cart on the back, maybe a trike or one of those attachments you can bike your laundry and groceries around. Don't forget streamers, a bell and junk in the spokes!Eat Peace Pleasehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08754499534650636430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11195595.post-1149477875258266622006-06-04T22:24:00.000-05:002006-06-04T22:24:00.000-05:00sounds like a fun birthday celebration! what cds ...sounds like a fun birthday celebration! what cds did you get? for a period of time, i only had my bicycle ~ harsh weather was the most difficult part.Vicki's Vegan Vicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00786229426003858902noreply@blogger.com