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Egils Robs

Egils Robs

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From Rochester, NY. Originally from Saldus, LV. IT professional. Volunteer Race Director for Mind The Ducks 12 Hour, CandleLight 12/24. A dual citizen of 🇱🇻 and 🇺🇸. Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦! Latvijas Hokeja līdzjutējs!

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Egils Robs @egilsrobs.bsky.social · 2d

#Freezeroo is back for another season! It is the oldest running winter series in #RochesterNY.

#Running #Rochester #WinterRunning

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GRRC Freezeroo Series (Individual AND Series Race Registration)

The GRRC Freezeroo Series (Individual AND Series Race Registration) is on Saturday December 13, 2025 to Saturday February 21, 2026. It includes the following events: Don Curran Memorial 5K at 332 Spen...

Egils Robs @egilsrobs.bsky.social · 3d

#TIL that often cops complete the #DoorDash orders after arresting the DoorDash driver delivering the order.

Egils Robs @egilsrobs.bsky.social · 8d

He showed me a breakdown of how he got to $150 bill. Technically, he only needed to pay $10 extra per month to get #F1, but the prerequisite was that the most expensive cable package included a $10 add-on for #F1 races.

3/3x

Egils Robs @egilsrobs.bsky.social · 8d

But to be fair, there was no better option in the past for the US viewers to watch #F1. A friend of mine's cable bill was over $150 about 20 years ago to get a subscription allowing him to follow #F1.

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Egils Robs @egilsrobs.bsky.social · 8d

Fortunately, or unfortunately, in our household, it's easier to list major streaming services that we don't have, which is almost none (I think... since I am not the one who signs up for them).

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Egils Robs @egilsrobs.bsky.social · 8d

Where are all the #Rochester area mountain goats?

Colorfest Mountain Run offers significant elevation gains & losses, & breathtaking views if you still have breath left after climbing up & down the hills.

This event is on Sunday, October 17, 2025.

#Running #TrailRunning #HillRunning #RochesterNY

Egils Robs @egilsrobs.bsky.social · 25d

Do you enjoy the challenge of running hills? Consider signing up for the Hunt Hollow Colorfest Mountain Run on Sunday, October 19, 2025.

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#Running #TrailRunning #HillRunning #RochesterNY #Rochester

Hunt Hollow Colorfest Mountain Run

The Hunt Hollow Colorfest Mountain Run is on Sunday October 19, 2025. It includes the following events: Hunt Hollow Colorfest Family Run 3k and Hunt Hollow Colorfest Mountain Run 5k.

Egils Robs @egilsrobs.bsky.social · 9d

Rochester Rotary SunShine Camp's Trail Mix 5K is tomorrow. Don't miss out!

#Rochester #RochesterNY #Running #TrailRunning

Egils Robs @egilsrobs.bsky.social · Aug 23

TrailMix 5K and Beer Fest at Rochester Rotary SunShine Camp in Rush, NY. Sign up for the 5K and get the first beer on the house! Or you can skip the 5K part and sign up for the beer fest.

#Rochester #RochesterNY #Running #TrailRunning

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Sunshine Camp Trail Mix & Beer Fest

The Sunshine Camp Trail Mix & Beer Fest is on Friday October 17, 2025. It includes the following events: Sunshine Camp Trail Mix 5K & Beer Fest and Sunshine Camp Trail Mix 5K (under 21 years old).

Egils Robs @egilsrobs.bsky.social · 10d

I am, of course, biased, but it took me about 20 years living in the US to start truly appreciating European architectural gems. I took it for granted when I grew up in it, and I thought, what's a big deal with this 500+ year old castle, manor house, town hall, etc.

Egils Robs @egilsrobs.bsky.social · 10d

And when you try to please others, it eventually leads to a situation where you don't do anything to please yourself, and not too many appreciate your efforts anyway.

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Egils Robs @egilsrobs.bsky.social · 10d

Since I live my life to the best of my satisfaction, without worrying too much about what others think about me. Not that I am mean to others, but I learned that I cannot please everyone, regardless of how hard I try.

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Egils Robs @egilsrobs.bsky.social · 10d

I went through this in my early 30s and concluded that worrying about the meaning of my present is overrated and can lead to long, thought-provoking rabbit holes that get you nowhere. It's not a new phenomenon, and none of the past and present philosophers have been able to answer this question.
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Egils Robs @egilsrobs.bsky.social · 10d

Well… I can do all that without going on vacation…

Egils Robs @egilsrobs.bsky.social · 14d

Got it. I'd definitely appreciate the possibility of walking to a local watering hole and, hopefully, developers don't go too crazy and eliminate Lucien Morin. However, I doubt that having semi-regular traffic from apartments would get them out of the 4.7M debt.

Egils Robs @egilsrobs.bsky.social · 15d

Behind it? Like on the same side of the Empire as K2?

Either way, I always found traffic on Empire a bear, which deterred me from visiting K2 or Bar-Bill more often. At times, forget about turning left after visiting both places!

Egils Robs @egilsrobs.bsky.social · 15d

With my #chess rating dipping, I get to play against folks whose rating is lower than my average rating. However, I found it hard to play against these players because, even though they may not play good chess, they give me looks I am not used to, and I just lost five games in a row....

Egils Robs @egilsrobs.bsky.social · 19d

I wish the weirdness were limited only to the first quarter…

Egils Robs @egilsrobs.bsky.social · 22d

#SummerProject completed.

At the beginning of the year, Sofija said she would prefer to have #Sauna in our backyard instead of a pool. We can use the sauna all year long, whereas the pool would have limited usage mostly during summer. Sure, a pool would be nice, but we are not Rockefellers...

Outdoor Sauna

Egils Robs @egilsrobs.bsky.social · 22d

#MathGeekThoughts

It's mathematically impossible to give more than 100% of what you can give.

Egils Robs @egilsrobs.bsky.social · 25d

Do you enjoy the challenge of running hills? Consider signing up for the Hunt Hollow Colorfest Mountain Run on Sunday, October 19, 2025.

runsignup.com/Race/NY/Napl...

#Running #TrailRunning #HillRunning #RochesterNY #Rochester

Hunt Hollow Colorfest Mountain Run

The Hunt Hollow Colorfest Mountain Run is on Sunday October 19, 2025. It includes the following events: Hunt Hollow Colorfest Family Run 3k and Hunt Hollow Colorfest Mountain Run 5k.

Egils Robs @egilsrobs.bsky.social · Sep 25

I was asked yesterday, "Has anyone told you that you look like Sean Connery?"

I always knew I was handsome, but this was a new level of handsome even for me!

Egils Robs @egilsrobs.bsky.social · Sep 24

Pixie Lott - Midnight Train to Georgia (Gladys Knight & the Pips Cover)

I wasn't immediately sold on this cover, but I like it now. A lot!

#WednesdayMusic #ICanDigIt #YouCanDigIt

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Pixie Lott - Midnight Train to Georgia (Gladys Knight & the Pips Cover)

YouTube video by OlafBeans

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Egils Robs @egilsrobs.bsky.social · Sep 24

The other night, I was asked for ID when I ordered a glass of wine. I replied - Do I look that young and the waiter said, "No. I just wanted to see if you qualified for the Senior Citizen Discount."

(Stolen from my friends FB post)

#WednesdayJokes #BetterThanAlternative

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Egils Robs @egilsrobs.bsky.social · Aug 23

TrailMix 5K and Beer Fest at Rochester Rotary SunShine Camp in Rush, NY. Sign up for the 5K and get the first beer on the house! Or you can skip the 5K part and sign up for the beer fest.

#Rochester #RochesterNY #Running #TrailRunning

runsignup.com/Race/NY/Rush...

Sunshine Camp Trail Mix & Beer Fest

The Sunshine Camp Trail Mix & Beer Fest is on Friday October 17, 2025. It includes the following events: Sunshine Camp Trail Mix 5K & Beer Fest and Sunshine Camp Trail Mix 5K (under 21 years old).

Reposted by Egils Robs

Egils Robs @egilsrobs.bsky.social · Aug 21

Mendong Trails Run is one of the oldest continuous trail races in the Rochester area. The 50K race may be one of the oldest ultramarathons hosted in the Western NY region.

#Rochester #RochesterNY #Running #TrailRunning
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Mendon Trail Run

The Mendon Trail Run is on Saturday October 25, 2025. It includes the following events: Mendon Trail Run -- 50K, Mendon Trail Run -- 30K, Mendon Trail Run -- 20K, and Mendon Trail Run -- 10K.

Egils Robs @egilsrobs.bsky.social · Sep 24

Bonus Post #2

I Can Boogie by #RuMac

#Baccara cover #accordion #scotland

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I Can Boogie (Live)

YouTube video by RuMac Music

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