Comments on: Reason #1 to Switch From a Roof Rack to a Hitch Rack http://uglyhead.net/2006/08/27/reason-1-to-switch-from-a-roof-rack-to-a-hitch-rack/ Kennedy Family Website Tue, 28 Sep 2010 12:56:27 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Uglyhead » Contusions of the Coccyx, Lumbar and Gluteus Maximus http://uglyhead.net/2006/08/27/reason-1-to-switch-from-a-roof-rack-to-a-hitch-rack/comment-page-1/#comment-2216 Uglyhead » Contusions of the Coccyx, Lumbar and Gluteus Maximus Mon, 30 Oct 2006 21:52:55 +0000 http://www.uglyhead.net/2006/08/27/reason-1-to-switch-to-a-hitch-rack/#comment-2216 [...] You may recall that I wrecked my mountain bike a few months ago. Since then I have managed to secret away a small amount of cash made up largely of birthday money. A couple weeks ago I used it to buy a bargain bike. It was a cheap because it is only a single speed and has a rigid (unsuspended) fork. It also has 29″ wheels instead of the standard 26″ wheels, which is a growing trend in mountain biking. Large wheels soak up bumps. [...] [...] You may recall that I wrecked my mountain bike a few months ago. Since then I have managed to secret away a small amount of cash made up largely of birthday money. A couple weeks ago I used it to buy a bargain bike. It was a cheap because it is only a single speed and has a rigid (unsuspended) fork. It also has 29″ wheels instead of the standard 26″ wheels, which is a growing trend in mountain biking. Large wheels soak up bumps. [...]

]]> By: Uglyhead » Selling a Bike: NuMarkets vs. craigslist http://uglyhead.net/2006/08/27/reason-1-to-switch-from-a-roof-rack-to-a-hitch-rack/comment-page-1/#comment-1698 Uglyhead » Selling a Bike: NuMarkets vs. craigslist Tue, 10 Oct 2006 01:54:49 +0000 http://www.uglyhead.net/2006/08/27/reason-1-to-switch-to-a-hitch-rack/#comment-1698 [...] I am not trying to get the most money possible out of the bicycle, but I do want to make a few bucks to add to my much needed mountain bike fund. I do not think that I will ever go back to NuMarkets. My faith in them is gone. Hopefully craigslist will work, but if not, then at least I know that with Ebay I will get equal returns for the effort that I put into it. « Weekend Couch Project   [...] [...] I am not trying to get the most money possible out of the bicycle, but I do want to make a few bucks to add to my much needed mountain bike fund. I do not think that I will ever go back to NuMarkets. My faith in them is gone. Hopefully craigslist will work, but if not, then at least I know that with Ebay I will get equal returns for the effort that I put into it. « Weekend Couch Project   [...]

]]> By: Uglyhead » Raccoon Mountain Trail System Grand Opening http://uglyhead.net/2006/08/27/reason-1-to-switch-from-a-roof-rack-to-a-hitch-rack/comment-page-1/#comment-1600 Uglyhead » Raccoon Mountain Trail System Grand Opening Tue, 26 Sep 2006 16:10:04 +0000 http://www.uglyhead.net/2006/08/27/reason-1-to-switch-to-a-hitch-rack/#comment-1600 [...] I just found out that this weekend is the grand opening of the Raccoon Mountain Trail System. The news really, really makes me regret the mistakes that led to my mountain bike situation, but hopefully I can take remedy that soon (I have started a fund). The Raccon Mountain trail project will not be complete for a few more years, but four miles of singletrack will be open four biking and hiking. A press release, schedule of events and details on the new trails can be found on the Bike Chattanooga website. « Shameless Baby Registry Plug   [...] [...] I just found out that this weekend is the grand opening of the Raccoon Mountain Trail System. The news really, really makes me regret the mistakes that led to my mountain bike situation, but hopefully I can take remedy that soon (I have started a fund). The Raccon Mountain trail project will not be complete for a few more years, but four miles of singletrack will be open four biking and hiking. A press release, schedule of events and details on the new trails can be found on the Bike Chattanooga website. « Shameless Baby Registry Plug   [...]

]]> By: stelmodad http://uglyhead.net/2006/08/27/reason-1-to-switch-from-a-roof-rack-to-a-hitch-rack/comment-page-1/#comment-1293 stelmodad Thu, 31 Aug 2006 13:12:22 +0000 http://www.uglyhead.net/2006/08/27/reason-1-to-switch-to-a-hitch-rack/#comment-1293 Oh my - ugh - ouch - ay carumba! Oh my – ugh – ouch – ay carumba!

]]> By: Debbie http://uglyhead.net/2006/08/27/reason-1-to-switch-from-a-roof-rack-to-a-hitch-rack/comment-page-1/#comment-1290 Debbie Wed, 30 Aug 2006 17:47:21 +0000 http://www.uglyhead.net/2006/08/27/reason-1-to-switch-to-a-hitch-rack/#comment-1290 Well, Tiffany had an accident this morning on the way to school . She said she had some makeup in her eye.....Well, I don't think she would leave the house without full coverage either..so it must be true..Her car is gone though she's okay. I always pray for the kids to have close calls because you do learn so much but then you feel bad when they do..... Well, Tiffany had an accident this morning on the way to school . She said she had some makeup in her eye…..Well, I don’t think she would leave the house without full coverage either..so it must be true..Her car is gone though she’s okay. I always pray for the kids to have close calls because you do learn so much but then you feel bad when they do…..

]]> By: Scott http://uglyhead.net/2006/08/27/reason-1-to-switch-from-a-roof-rack-to-a-hitch-rack/comment-page-1/#comment-1279 Scott Tue, 29 Aug 2006 20:17:31 +0000 http://www.uglyhead.net/2006/08/27/reason-1-to-switch-to-a-hitch-rack/#comment-1279 <em>I never leave the house unless fully made up!</em> I should have known that! ;) But seriously, women putting on makeup behind the wheel scares me way more than cell phones, eating, jamming to music, etc. I saw this lady yesterday who was applying mascara (sp?) while driving. If she's looking in the visor mirror, who's watching the road!?! I never leave the house unless fully made up!

I should have known that! ;)

But seriously, women putting on makeup behind the wheel scares me way more than cell phones, eating, jamming to music, etc. I saw this lady yesterday who was applying mascara (sp?) while driving. If she’s looking in the visor mirror, who’s watching the road!?!

]]> By: Debbie http://uglyhead.net/2006/08/27/reason-1-to-switch-from-a-roof-rack-to-a-hitch-rack/comment-page-1/#comment-1272 Debbie Tue, 29 Aug 2006 14:31:31 +0000 http://www.uglyhead.net/2006/08/27/reason-1-to-switch-to-a-hitch-rack/#comment-1272 Not me!!! I never leave the house unless fully made up! I was looking back over my shoulder to avoid hitting the wall with the back of the car.... Not me!!! I never leave the house unless fully made up! I was looking back over my shoulder to avoid hitting the wall with the back of the car….

]]> By: Scott http://uglyhead.net/2006/08/27/reason-1-to-switch-from-a-roof-rack-to-a-hitch-rack/comment-page-1/#comment-1271 Scott Tue, 29 Aug 2006 12:52:22 +0000 http://www.uglyhead.net/2006/08/27/reason-1-to-switch-to-a-hitch-rack/#comment-1271 There may be something to what Tim says...as in listening to the radio too loud can desensitize you to certain warning sounds like a honking horn, the drum of a motorcycle muffler or even the squeel of tires when taking a curve too fast. However, backing out of your driveway? Nah. I'd think that <a href="http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=fard&x=31&y=15" rel="nofollow">farding</a> in the car would be more likely to cause an accident than would the radio. There may be something to what Tim says…as in listening to the radio too loud can desensitize you to certain warning sounds like a honking horn, the drum of a motorcycle muffler or even the squeel of tires when taking a curve too fast. However, backing out of your driveway? Nah. I’d think that farding in the car would be more likely to cause an accident than would the radio.

]]> By: Debbie http://uglyhead.net/2006/08/27/reason-1-to-switch-from-a-roof-rack-to-a-hitch-rack/comment-page-1/#comment-1269 Debbie Tue, 29 Aug 2006 12:11:27 +0000 http://www.uglyhead.net/2006/08/27/reason-1-to-switch-to-a-hitch-rack/#comment-1269 Now I don't feel so bad about scraping the bumper of the car on the retaining wall while backing the car out of the garage....never did that before. Tim is absolutely convinced I listen to the radio too loud but I'm not sure why he thinks that had something to do with it. Do you think there is a connection? Now I don’t feel so bad about scraping the bumper of the car on the retaining wall while backing the car out of the garage….never did that before. Tim is absolutely convinced I listen to the radio too loud but I’m not sure why he thinks that had something to do with it. Do you think there is a connection?

]]> By: willa http://uglyhead.net/2006/08/27/reason-1-to-switch-from-a-roof-rack-to-a-hitch-rack/comment-page-1/#comment-1268 willa Tue, 29 Aug 2006 02:39:20 +0000 http://www.uglyhead.net/2006/08/27/reason-1-to-switch-to-a-hitch-rack/#comment-1268 ARGH. I'm so sorry, Scott. It seems that when it rains, it pours, doesn't it? It's always a tough call to file insurance, particularly when you factor in the increase in your policy rate. Sounds to me like you're really probably not going to save enough to make it worth filing on this one, IMO. With a $500 deductible, about $600 damage. . .if your premium goes up it may make up the $100 difference. ARGH. I’m so sorry, Scott. It seems that when it rains, it pours, doesn’t it?

It’s always a tough call to file insurance, particularly when you factor in the increase in your policy rate. Sounds to me like you’re really probably not going to save enough to make it worth filing on this one, IMO. With a $500 deductible, about $600 damage. . .if your premium goes up it may make up the $100 difference.

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