Additional to yesterday’s put up, I stay trapped in a frozen hellscape:
The climate however, I actually do prefer it the place I reside. Actually, I not too long ago acquired an electronic mail from somebody questioning if he ought to transfer up right here, and I supplied a sturdy and heartily enthusiastic appraisal of the realm. I imply positive, there are innumerable causes to not reside in New York Metropolis, however if you happen to are going to reside right here it appears to me it’s best to no less than reside someplace the place the using is sweet, and I’d argue that you just’ve received higher entry to good using from the place I reside than from every other place within the metropolis.
Plus, we’ve one (1) complete protected bike lane:
And there’s even free Western-themed artwork for the taking:
It’s signed by the artist and every little thing!
Anyway, all of that is to say I had actual property on the mind yesterday as I headed out for a little bit lunchtime spin, and as I handed by way of the wild and distant portion of the neighborhood that overlooks the Mighty Hudson an indication caught my eye:
I used to be instantly arrested by the {photograph}, and it was clear from each the cellphone and the expression that whereas Charles Sciberras could also be busy always making offers, he’s by no means too busy to throw a smile your means:
Round these components we name that “class.”
However what was Charles Sciberras promoting? A close-by arrow supplied a clue:
I adopted the arrow to a different arrow, after which to a different arrow, after which to yet one more arrow, and from the sheer peak of all of them I started to suspect that, along with being an affable wheeler-dealer, Charles Sciberras was additionally an enormous:
As I drew nearer, the road narrowed and its floor deteriorated into one thing vaguely resembling gravel:
And, lastly, there it was:
So if you happen to’re studying this, one who emailed me in regards to the neighborhood, I discovered you a home. I additionally regarded it up, and so they’re solely asking $1,450,000. Simply be certain that once you purchase it Charles Sciberras is aware of I despatched you, as a result of I plan to hit him up for a finder’s charge.
Actually, I could even change into an actual property agent myself:
BRING YOUR CONTRACTOR AND YOUR RENE HERSES!
Nestled deep in New York Metropolis’s unique gravel district, this rustic retreat will make you the envy of all of your using buddies! They’ll beg to borrow your backyard hose after the large journey to allow them to wash off their soiled Crusts earlier than they head again to their tiny Brooklyn residences. Spacious yard is good for entertaining. Are you able to say “Barbecue Bro-Down?” Fill your Fab’s Chest with meats from the kosher market after which hearth up the hibachi! Spare rooms aplenty for visiting biking media influencers. Minutes from the OCA, stroll to worship, and just one bus journey after which two trains after that to Lorimer Avenue. Bronx tackle confers immediate road cred, precise location ensures no interplay with the remainder of the Bronx. Open home this Sunday, RSVP solely, convey pre-qualification and proof of #whatpressureyourunning.
Now all I would like is an indication:
I requested the AI to make me a “Signal promoting an actual property agent named Tan Tenovo, with a photograph of Tan Tenovo smiling and speaking on a mobile phone” and that’s what I received.
I’m sorry if you happen to’re the particular person with the quantity is “8585-360-3 333,” as a result of your cellphone goes to be ringing off the hook.
In the meantime, in aggressive biking information, a bunch of riders not too long ago stop the Etoile de Bessèges in protest:
Apparently there have been automobiles on the course:
So principally skilled cyclists can breathe all of the carbon monoxide they need after they’re on the clock, however in the event that they do it on their very own time they’re in bother:
That is most likely for the very best, as a result of it was solely a matter of time earlier than some aspiring Cat 3 determined to attempt Zwifting in his storage whereas his Hyundai was operating to be able to put together for the large Fondo:
Come to think about it, has anyone checked on Geoff?