That's a pretty derogatory sounding word that I seldom use, but today I met the guy that deserved the label. He was at the end of our driveway when I was heading out for my bike ride. Normally I would have called him an idiot but as that term has developed some positive undertones I chose to think of this guy as a moron! What did this guy do to deserve my attention? Well he happened to notice that my rear tire had a big bare spot where the tread was actually showing through, and after pointing it out he went on to assure me that it would last out todays 30 kms. Moron!!
Yes the moron was your's truly! I was totally surprised by the state of my tire and I briefly considered heading back up the driveway to replace it. But that was gonna be a hassle as I would first have to find a replacement and then would probably end up getting all greasy replacing it. So I headed out. Moron!
And at 9 kms. Pop! Not pssssst, like you would hear with a normal flat but a distinct blow-out that told me right away that the tube had blown a hole right out through the tire. And of course I carry a spare tube....but not a tire. Moron!
Hmmm? Who to call.? Roo was in London, Adrian and Mark at work, and Miguette sleeping. I started walking but knew that 9 kms in cycling shoes was not gonna work very well. Moron!
But I solved it. I put the replacement tube in and just pressurised it enough to carry my weight and still keep the rim off the ground. Believe me that was not easy considering I don't carry a pump, but only an instant fill CO2 cartridge.
And I rode very gently and slowly, and made it safely home.
By the way, in my curiosity I needed to look up moron and at dictionary.com I found "notably stupid or lacking in good judgement"...sounds about right!
But in my research I found out a few other interesting things. The word moron is actually a proper psychological term previously used to describe a level of mental retardation. Of course it is not used any more because it has developed such a negative connotation and thereby is a little politically incorrect. I also learned that there is an actual expression to describe how "nice" words can eventually become "nasty" words just out of usage. The term is euphemism treadmill.
But that's not the most interesting thing I learned. I also learned that a moron is one step up from an imbecile, which is one step up from......wait for it....wait for it...yup...one step up from an idiot!!!
Wow!
Anyway, when my tire went 'pop', my workout went 'pssssssttt', and despite my best intentions when I got back and headed out for my run it lasted all of 3 minutes. I am definitely a little ahead of myself right now, and I already knew it while doing my weights this morning. However the next few days are my easier days and I expect to be recovered in time for my long ride on saturday.
(swim 2000 metres, weights, ride 18 kms)
"Scientists say the universe is made up of protons, neutrons and electrons. They forgot to mention morons."---Anon
Yes the moron was your's truly! I was totally surprised by the state of my tire and I briefly considered heading back up the driveway to replace it. But that was gonna be a hassle as I would first have to find a replacement and then would probably end up getting all greasy replacing it. So I headed out. Moron!
And at 9 kms. Pop! Not pssssst, like you would hear with a normal flat but a distinct blow-out that told me right away that the tube had blown a hole right out through the tire. And of course I carry a spare tube....but not a tire. Moron!
Hmmm? Who to call.? Roo was in London, Adrian and Mark at work, and Miguette sleeping. I started walking but knew that 9 kms in cycling shoes was not gonna work very well. Moron!
But I solved it. I put the replacement tube in and just pressurised it enough to carry my weight and still keep the rim off the ground. Believe me that was not easy considering I don't carry a pump, but only an instant fill CO2 cartridge.
And I rode very gently and slowly, and made it safely home.
By the way, in my curiosity I needed to look up moron and at dictionary.com I found "notably stupid or lacking in good judgement"...sounds about right!
But in my research I found out a few other interesting things. The word moron is actually a proper psychological term previously used to describe a level of mental retardation. Of course it is not used any more because it has developed such a negative connotation and thereby is a little politically incorrect. I also learned that there is an actual expression to describe how "nice" words can eventually become "nasty" words just out of usage. The term is euphemism treadmill.
But that's not the most interesting thing I learned. I also learned that a moron is one step up from an imbecile, which is one step up from......wait for it....wait for it...yup...one step up from an idiot!!!
Wow!
Anyway, when my tire went 'pop', my workout went 'pssssssttt', and despite my best intentions when I got back and headed out for my run it lasted all of 3 minutes. I am definitely a little ahead of myself right now, and I already knew it while doing my weights this morning. However the next few days are my easier days and I expect to be recovered in time for my long ride on saturday.
(swim 2000 metres, weights, ride 18 kms)
"Scientists say the universe is made up of protons, neutrons and electrons. They forgot to mention morons."---Anon
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Peter
I am sorry for laughing at your expense moron. I mean dear bro Pete. I am still laughing out loud.
ReplyDeleteMe too...I was totally unaware of any of this. I am so proud to be married to a moron.
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MORON!
ReplyDeleteidiotic moron!
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