Ridecamp: Re: [RC] Men of endurance [was: Pictures of Howard AND alsoone of Truman]

At 06:19 AM 5/29/02, Trishmare7@xxxxxxx wrote:
> I've gotta speak up for Bob here ... in endurance everyone knows how very
> important good bone structure is, and no one has better bone structure than a
> Capricorn.

Well, we've *seen* Bob's bone structure (although I for one had grave 
doubts of that photo's authenticity) but there is more to a calendar pinup 
than bone structure.  We want to inspect the musculature, want to see how 
those tendons connect to the bone.  Overall condition is extremely 
important - we want to make sure there haven't been any injuries or other 
defects that might affect the ability to go on .  We all like nice shiny 
coats - some of us (but not all) are prejudiced against greys - I 
personally have found greys to have more bottom, to be more stable and 
reliable, but you never know.  Some greys are just duds and of course we 
don't want them to represent the best of Men of Endurance.  Heidi is 
correct that disposition is very important - sadly, even in endurance there 
are cases of Testosterone Poisoning.  And of course those who are 
interested in bloodlines - past and future - will want to be sure that the 
reproductive organs are hefty and healthy.

A "Men of Endurance" calendar will be seen by the world!  This is a Very 
Serious issue!

Lif Strand
Quemado NM  USA
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