Bike fitting party with Wahine and Knot

[KnottedYet]

Two weekends to choose from:
March 16 or 17

Or

March 29 or 30

Let us play with your bikes! (or not, if there's nothing to change!) Potluck at Knot's "Chez de Squalor" in north Seattle. Plenty of parking in the apartment complex lot, fairly easy to find from I-5, and a school nearby with a track to test ride on.

Put in your votes, majority (probably) rules!

[Wahine]

What the...!!! I didn't know about this. Just kidding!! We're excited.

[mimitabby]

i vote for March 29th or 30th!

[Eden]

March 30 would be the best day for me (no races that day :) ). My main bikes have been fit, so I don't think I'd want any tinkering, but I'd be happy to offer myself up as a study object. I have 3 that have been professionally fit by the same person, my race bike - 700c wheels, my rain bike- 650c wheels, and my TT bike. It might be interesting to take a look at the similarities and the differences. I do have my cross bike, and I'm not serious enough about cross to bother having that one professionally fit that could be tinkered with if there is any interest.

[salsabike]

March 29/30, and either is good.

[Wahine]

Salsa - I think Knott's going to serve fried spam just for you.

[salsabike]

I will bring the garlic-stuffed olives! Not to mention the BLUE CHEESE-STUFFED OLIVES from Whole Foods.

[mimitabby]

yum, food. I will bring food too.
And I probably don't need much fitting either. But want to learn the right POSITION on the bike.

[KnottedYet]

I'm pretty much assuming that most folks won't need any adjustments, but it will be nice to have some bikes-n-bods to hone our skills on. I'm also thinking it'd be fun to do some of the yoga I got to do at the class in SF. Or at least hand out copies of the poses.

There is a bike route from my apt compex to the beach with some great views (approx 4 miles). If anyone wants to lead that ride (TrickyTiger?) it could be a nice addition to the day.

[mimitabby]

I'm definitely up for the yoga as well.

[teigyr]

We're available on the 29th. The 30th we're doing the "we're almost respectable but not quite yet" thing by going to a play then immediately to an old-school punk type show after.

Mmmm, spam. You know I almost made a poached egg with spam dish today :D I do have Spam Surplus at home.

Our bikes were fit by Erik the Great but it would be interesting to see the rationale behind it and what we could be doing differently.

On the other weekend the St. Paddy's Day Dash is on that sunday but it should be over early. Other than that, not so much going on :)

[sgtiger]

Woohoo! Dh doesn't have drill either weekends, so either weekend is good for us. We're wondering if it would be okay to bring the rug monkeys?

[KnottedYet]

Sure! SKnot will be here, and there is a playground around the corner from my apartment.

[Starfish]

I might be able to make it over there...but only on whichever weekend is not Easter weekend.

[Wahine]

Neither of those is Easter weekend Starfish. Easter weekend is the one in between those two. It would be great if you could come.

[Susan126]

I will be on a plane on March 29th heading east towards Pittsburgh to visit my parents. I will be gone all week long, my school's spring break and my annual trek home. Once again my schedule has not been the best lately! And before that trip Joe and I are going to eastern Washington for a visit to see our son. Either the weekend of 15th - 16th or 22nd - 23rd. Depending on Joe's volunteer work with his club and the pass weather. Always something going on it seems!

Have fun and take pictures. I think this should be my mantra . . . . ummmmmmmmmmm "Have fun and take pictures." ummmmmmmmmmm

[Starfish]

Neither of those is Easter weekend Starfish. Easter weekend is the one in between those two. It would be great if you could come.

Ah, awesome! In that case, I think either of those weekends ought to work for me. Incidentally, I am going in for a bike fitting today. Will be interested to see what they come up with. My bike seems to work fine, but I know it is not perfect just now. I am mostly going to get some more info for when I shop for a new bike.

[bikerHen]

Sounds like fun! Talk to my sister and she wants to come along too! She just got a new bike and is primed for a fitting. Is there going to be a ride? If so, Salsa, remind Chris he said he would take me out on the tandem. :D The 29-30 weekend would work best for us. bikerHen

[bikerHen]

And before that trip Joe and I are going to eastern Washington for a visit to see our son. Either the weekend of 15th - 16th or 22nd - 23rd. Depending on Joe's volunteer work with his club and the pass weather. Always something going on it seems!

Remember I'm over here in Spokane, just a stones throw away from Eastern. And always ready for a ride. :D bikerHen

[Starfish]

Remember I'm over here in Spokane, just a stones throw away from Eastern. And always ready for a ride. :D bikerHen

Hey, BH, I am hoping that sometime this summer I will make it over that way...kinda been thinking of camping at Wawai (or however you spell it) down on the Snake, and doing the bike loop to Lewiston, up the grade and back around to the campground. If I get over that direction, I will let you know!

Ever done that loop, or feel like doing it? (oops a little hijack...feel free to PM)

[MM_QFC!]

Two weekends to choose from:
March 16 or 17

Or

March 29 or 30

Let us play with your bikes! (or not, if there's nothing to change!) Potluck at Knot's "Chez de Squalor" in north Seattle. Plenty of parking in the apartment complex lot, fairly easy to find from I-5, and a school nearby with a track to test ride on.

Put in your votes, majority (probably) rules!

Either of the Saturdays (3/15 or 3/29) work for me. Linda says it works for her calendar too and yes, we're up for a ride.
Also, I fear that this might sound VERY differently than I intend it via email, but suffice to say that I am very happy with the fit on each of my bikes and don't want to change anything. My Rodriguez is a custom steel Stellar, which was designed by the former co-owner of R&E, Estelle. Estelle and my PT, Julie Johnson cooperated on my fit and I've been very happy all along. My Seven was custom fit and custom made to perfection also...and no offense, Knot, but I'd rather ride it than sit and model and be self conscious and all :o Linda, being the PTA type too, said that she doesn't want/need anything changed on her fit either, but would be glad to bring her Cannondale along and reinforce your fit training concepts. We'd both like to learn more about the yoga, stretches too...can never be good enough in that area, eh?!
Mary

[Wahine]

If your fit is good, it's good. No need to worry about feeling being hurt if you don't want anyone to mess with the bike. We'll talk about other stuff too. And a ride would be fun.

I'm thinking that we leave this thread open for input until Friday evening then officially decide on a day and commit.

[MM_QFC!]

If your fit is good, it's good. No need to worry about feeling being hurt if you don't want anyone to mess with the bike. We'll talk about other stuff too. And a ride would be fun.

I'm thinking that we leave this thread open for input until Friday evening then officially decide on a day and commit.

Thanks...just know that I didn't want to risk slighting Knot or you in the slightest!

and yep, it'll be lotsa fun!

[Wahine]

Eden - I would love it if you could bring bothe your road and TT bikes so I could make some comparison measurements.

[Eden]

If its on one of my non-race day's I'm there. If its a race day I may have to play it by ear. I have no ideas about how long my days will be anymore, since I'll be racing in the afternoons now!

[surgtech1956]

Wish I lived in Seattle - not Michigan.:(:(

[MM_QFC!]

Wish I lived in Seattle - not Michigan.:(:(

you're always welcome to visit - Bruno made the trek across the pond and then south from Alberta and can speak to how friendly a group we are - lotsa fun too!

[KnottedYet]

I'm leaning toward the weekend of March 29-30.

It sounds like it will work for a majority of folks, and I think it will work better for me, too.

[Wahine]

I'm good for that weekend. I imagine that we're not likely to hear from many other people, so maybe we should call it? Then the question becomes Sat or Sun? I would do better with Sat but I can still certainly make Sunday happen.

[KnottedYet]

Sat or Sun would be fine for me, Sat might be better because my church doesn't get out until about 1:00 pm on Sunday. A little more wiggle room on Saturday.

And that way I can spend Sat morning frantically cleaning my Den of Squalor.:eek:

[Eden]

It's possible, but not assured, that I will be racing on the 29th, but I'm definitely free on the 30th. If I race on the 29th, I likely wouldn't be back in Seattle until pretty late in the evening.

[trickytiger]

Oooo!ooooo! Ooooo! I THINK I CAN MAKE IT! Either weekend!

And, I really actually do need some help with fitting some aspects of my bike. Given that I live less a kilometer from Knotted, I'll just sail on down the hill.


what time? sooner I know the sooner I can talk work into shifting my schedule if need be!

[MM_QFC!]

Sat or Sun would be fine for me, Sat might be better because my church doesn't get out until about 1:00 pm on Sunday. A little more wiggle room on Saturday.

And that way I can spend Sat morning frantically cleaning my Den of Squalor.:eek:

so, are you still tentative on which day or settled on the afternoon of Sat, the 29th?

[Wahine]

Lets do the 29th but I would suggest an late morning/early afternoon start. Work on bike fitting and eating then go for a short ride.

[KnottedYet]

TrickyTiger - would you be interested in leading the ride down to Olympic Beach/ferry dock?

[Wahine]

Oooooooo, and I can bring my sexy new bike.:D:cool:

[trickytiger]

Erm, yessss..... I think so! Assuming I don't kill anyone on 205th or Edmonds Way- would the best route be to go through Woodway? That's how I go, at least. Would be pleased to lead something. I'll try to get the 29th off ASAP.

[KnottedYet]

Yeah, I can give you a quick outline of the route from my place; but basically it's the bike route through Woodway.

[Starfish]

Is the 29th pretty well set for this, then?

Doing some work with my calendar...

[Wahine]

Yup. The 29th it is.

We haven't specifically come up with a time just yet thought I suggested late morning/early afternoon so we can go out for a ride after we play with the bikes.

[salsabike]

Knot, I was thinking of making caraway seed scones for this. Is there a good gluten-free flour that works well as a sub for regular old flour, that you know of? If not, I will bring something else.

Don't worry too much about cleaning! None of us will be worried--we're just looking forward to being in good company.

By the way, and this is partly fyi, BikerHen--Chris will not be coming to this one, since he is starting the RAMROD training rides next Saturday.

[Wahine]

Knott - we're just going to make a big mess anyway.:eek::D

[mudmucker]

This is such a cool idea. I wished I lived out closer to you guys - I'd love to join this. You guys have a nice camaraderie going out there, and you seem like you're alotta fun.

I have been following and really interested in Knott's excursions into bike fitting and saddle studies. Thanks for posting those Knott.

I'm wondering. Although this would really seem like an extra amount of work for you all - so it's a rather selfish request I guess, but - it'd be great if you guys could do some sort of quick photo documentation of what you're doing. Or quick notes like "here's so and so's problem" or "this isn't right based on this posture and your ailment" and then explain how you addressed it and then post it so we could all see how it went. The way you PT gals couple this info with the whole body physiology is great. It's so interesting.

I think I need to find a good fitter. I've been to 2 already for the same bike and each approach and remedy has been quite different from each other.

[KnottedYet]

Hey, if I can get organized enough to put batteries in my camera, I'd be happy to take some pics!

Salsa - make regular wheat scones! (but if you want to experiment, try Pamela's Pancake and Baking Mix.) I will have plenty of gluten-free stuff for the potluck, too.

Wahine - what's the status with you and wheat?

[Wahine]

I can have some, I just can't over do it. So beer's OK, pizza once in a while oK, a sandwich once a week but not 2 in one day:eek::eek: So It's all about moderation for me, not complete abstinence.

Now I'm curious. Why?

[KnottedYet]

Cuz Salsa was asking about making wheat-free scones for the potluck. (I don't want her to go to the trouble if I'm the only non-wheat person there!:o)

[salsabike]

Honey, I just CANNOT bring myself to make something to bring to a potluck that you can't eat. It's just not right. So I will try the pancake flour. Why not? It's good to learn something new. Can I get it at Whole Foods?

[KnottedYet]

Oh, it's everywhere, especially the small bags! The cheapest I've found is at Fred Meyer. Next cheapest is PCC. Haven't priced it at Whole Foods, but I'm sure it's there, too.

I buy the giant bags at PCC. It has baking soda and baking powder and salt in it all ready, so be careful it doesn't throw off your recipe.

Here's the Scone recipe on the back of the bag, to give you an idea of how they handle the additional baking powder:
2 1/4 cups Pamela's Mix
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup currants
1 egg, beaten
1 tsp baking powder
4 tblspn butter
2/3 cup milk

do the usual thing, bake 375 for 15 minutes, etc etc

I've never tried baking anything else with Pamela's mix, just pancakes. Though I have added it to a really bad pizza crust mix, and the Pamela's improved the pizza crust a gazillion-fold.

[MM_QFC!]

And re: PCC - Knott, did you know that PCC is going to open in the former Albertson's location at Westgate in Edmonds...the sign out front says June, 2008...goodie, goodie!

[KnottedYet]

Oooh, yeah, happy dance!

Trader Joe's was also bidding on the site, I'd be happy with either one!

[GLC1968]

Hmmm.... would this little get-together be worth a trek up from Portland? You guys sound like so much fun, and I'd love to meet everyone! Am I crazy to consider the drive for just a day? :o Speaking of which...I have no idea how long the drive is...I guess I should check into that, huh?

I would promise to bring something yummy, of course.

[Starfish]

Hmmm.... would this little get-together be worth a trek up from Portland? You guys sound like so much fun, and I'd love to meet everyone! Am I crazy to consider the drive for just a day? :o Speaking of which...I have no idea how long the drive is...I guess I should check into that, huh?

I would promise to bring something yummy, of course.

Not crazy! I go to Portland for day trips here and there.

Portland to Seattle, about 3 hours, depending on traffic, driving style, etc.

Add maybe another 1/2 hour since Knot is a bit north, and maybe another 1/2 hour for being new to the route?

It would be a fun way to meet you!

[Wahine]

Hmmm.... would this little get-together be worth a trek up from Portland? You guys sound like so much fun, and I'd love to meet everyone! Am I crazy to consider the drive for just a day? :o Speaking of which...I have no idea how long the drive is...I guess I should check into that, huh?

I would promise to bring something yummy, of course.

It's definitely not crazy. In fact I will be driving through PDX to go up and we could carpool up and back from PDX. It would actually simplify things for me because I wouldn't bother staying overnight on Saturday if someone was riding with me on I5. If I don't have company, I'll likely try to stay overnight in Seattle and drive back on Sunday.

[GLC1968]

It's definitely not crazy. In fact I will be driving through PDX to go up and we could carpool up and back from PDX. It would actually simplify things for me because I wouldn't bother staying overnight on Saturday if someone was riding with me on I5. If I don't have company, I'll likely try to stay overnight in Seattle and drive back on Sunday.

Ooh, that might work! Let me make sure that DH will be in town that weekend so that he can watch the dogs for the day. If so, I'm in! :D

[KnottedYet]

Woooo-hooooooo! :D

[mimitabby]

just got back from my Sacramento trip. I'm still in. I'd like to see some more definite times so i know when to come. and Knot, pm me an address perhaps?

[MM_QFC!]

welcome back, Mimi and RD! Great pics too...sure looks/sounds like you had a very fun time.
I'm in for 3/29 also, but don't know the timing either...? What's the plan, folks? Linda's teaching that day, so, while I won't have any of her homemade culinary treats with me, I promise to bring (as in 'buy it') something yummy, ok?
Mary

[Susan126]

Welcome back Mimi and RD! I saw your pictures at Bike Journal. The roads down there are beautiful. The one (appropriately named "glass") looked like it was smooth as glass!

Looks like good times and a great ride! Mimi, why didn't you bring the weather back with you? We need more sunshine!

[mimitabby]

Susan, I thought this afternoon was lovely!

and they can keep their hot weather, REALLY!

right now it's nice there; but I'd hate to live somewhere where A/C keeps you alive.

[KnottedYet]

Well, there's this alleycat race at 3:27pm. I'm thinking we do our thing around lunchtime so folks can eat potluck and still get downtown to the alleycat if they want.

How about 11:00-2:00 ish?

Anybody have a problem with those times? How 'bout you folks coming up from PDX area?

TrickyTiger is up for leading a sweet little ride from my place to the beach for anyone who would rather do that than go to the alleycat.

I will send out PM's on how to get to my apartment complex. I'm terribly TERRIBLY disorganized and slow, so if you think I've left you out PM me.

[Wahine]

Hey, I'm used to getting up for masters swimming at 5:20 AM. I think I can make 11.

GLC?? That means we should hook up at around 7:30 AM - doable?

And of course I will need an address/directions.

[KnottedYet]

I do NOT have a trainer stand or skewer to fit said stand.

Anybody who has a stand and skewer they know and love, feel free to bring it/them. (and do you mind if we maybe share with one or two others?)

My apartment is very small. We will be doing the bike stuff out on my patio which is partially covered, so if it rains we are ok.

[Wahine]

I have 2 trainers that I will bring. They will fit most skewers but if you know you are special needs.... well you get the idea.

[KnottedYet]

Ooh, sounds like Wahine covers the trainer needs! You rock, babe!

[mimitabby]

speaking of bike fitting; after i did the Chilly hilly i had rather persistent hand pain. I also noticed that my inclinometer was "off" by quite a bit. This week I reset my handlebars so that the inclinometer was level again and PRESTO! my hand pain went away.

eeek!
just because you got fitted, doesn't mean that it is going to STAY that way!!!

[Susan126]

Isn't it really neat how a few adjustments make a world of difference?! I was professionally fitted on my bike 5 years ago and I have everything marked. So when DH breaks down the bikes every six months for maintenance it goes back exactly as was. I can ride for hours and still feel great afterwards. :)

[jesvetmed]

Hey all. Is this open to newcomers? I just discovered I have that morning off. I know LITTLE about my bike except that I love to ride it. I would be interested in learning a lot more! And in meeting everyone. I need to be back to the north by late afternoon, but may just be able to make it down there. Would that be okay? I don't want to crash a party! ;)

[mimitabby]

I think all people that are coming should be prepared to make some kind of donation to the gals who are putting this on. If there is no tip jar I will bring one.

Everyone's invited, but please let Knot know you are coming!

Jesvetmed, I look forward to meeting you!

[LBTC]

Oh, I just read through this whole thread and an unimaginably jealous! Alas, I can not make it to this wonderful party and bike fitting and meeting of bike goddesses!

If it's at all possible, please post descriptions, and photos if you can, of the yoga and stretches, too! I'd like to know which yoga poses will most contribute to a healthier and more efficient position on the bike.

I'm sending lots of butterflies to you for the day. You will all have such a great time!

Hugs,
~T~

[GLC1968]

Wahine - 7:30 works for me! I'll probably have to figure out some place to meet you as I am actually a little west of the city. On which route will you be coming into PDX?

[MM_QFC!]

I think all people that are coming should be prepared to make some kind of donation to the gals who are putting this on. If there is no tip jar I will bring one.

Everyone's invited, but please let Knot know you are coming!

Jesvetmed, I look forward to meeting you!

Great idea, Mimi...I'm in to contribute $ and to the potluck too.

[boy in a kilt]

Not to steal anyone's thunder here, but I would also be willing to bring my work stand and truing stand if anyone needs some impromptu maintenance or wheel-truing lessons.

Also, we are bringing both kids, so I guess I'll volunteer for baby-sitting duty while y'all go and ride.

[mimitabby]

bravo Boy!

[KnottedYet]

OOOh! Wheel truing!!!!! Maintanance!!!! COOOLLLLL! (I'll be doing babysitting with you, Mr. TigerKilt. Sknot and I won't be doing the ride.)

No need for a tip jar, this is just for fun and to look at how y'all mesh with your bikes. We likely won't be changing much of anything. Don't give us tips, just bring goodies for the potluck!

And yes, JVM, open invite! If I don't PM you with my addy and directions, PM me and remind me. I am horribly disorganized and need reminding.

[Wahine]

I'm with Knott on the no tip jar. If you tipped us we'd feel obligated to provide good service... :p;)

This'll be fun and you'll be feeding me. That'll cost you all enough.:D There's a reason why I'm an Athena you know.;)

[KnottedYet]

And there's a reason why I can't button my "fat jeans." ;)

[teigyr]

There's a reason why I'm an Athena you know.;)

I thought you were an Athena No More?

Not that you ever really were.

[Starfish]

Also, we are bringing both kids

How old are the little ones?

[sgtiger]

How old are the little ones?

DS = 7 Walking Star Wars encyclopedia.
DD = 3 BIG attitude disguised in a small package with a sweet smile.

I'm still not sure if I'll participate in the group ride as I'm planning on riding there. We'll see.:rolleyes:

I think I'll make kim-bap(Korean for nori roll) or something salad roll like. Salad roll wrappers are made with tapioca starch. I'm guessing that tapioca is G.F. but not sure.:confused: There's nothing on the package that say it's made on equipment that processes wheat products but that doesn't mean anything.

[KnottedYet]

tapioca is great, no problem!

In my case, it doesn't really matter about shared equipment that processes wheat because I don't have an allergy. (I just can't digest gluten, which then sets off a series of yucky events)

Ooooh, I'm getting excited about this, but I really really gotta clean my apartment. Need to rent a backhoe and dumptruck... ;) At least I don't have to worry that you guys will be discomfited by the three bikes, bike trailer, and big Rubbermaid tub of bike-bits in my living room! :D

[Wahine]

I thought you were an Athena No More?

Not that you ever really were.

I am slightly sub-Athena at the moment. That'll change after the party.:D:D

[boy in a kilt]

Very well then. I'll figure out a way to throw the stands and an assortment of tools on the Xtracycle with two kids.

[bikerHen]

My sister and I are almost definitely coming. She needs the fitting, I'm coming for the party and a ride. :rolleyes: Knot, could you PM me directions so we know where to look for a hotel. We'll leave Spokane bright and early Saturday morning so should be there just in time for lunch. :D bikerHen

[Xrayted]

I've been watching this thread off and on hoping that I don't have to work so we can come up for the day. At this point, I'm off during the day but I'm oncall that night starting at 11pm so no overnight stays this time. Knot, I'll be pm'ing you for directions and will let you know (probably last minute) if we are coming. I have a trainer too if we need another one. Let me know what else we can bring to help out. :)

Welcome to Portland GLC!! Sorry we haven't gotten to meet you yet even though we aren't that far away in Beaverton. Work and college schedules have been out of control lately. Hope to see you there. :cool:

About Wahine's eating habits... all I'm gonna say is, I have no idea where she puts it all. ;) :p

Hope to see y'all there.

[MM_QFC!]

Glad to hear that you're joining us X and Kit - cool!
And I agree with you re: Yoda...although, remembering that pic of our bad azz Yoda, I think she stashes the grub in her guns!

At this rate, Knot, shall we see if the community center is available?:D

[jesvetmed]

About Wahine's eating habits... all I'm gonna say is, I have no idea where she puts it all.

Ah... so glad I will fit in with this group! Looking forward to the food, and the outing! Oh yeah... the fitting!

Sounds like we have enough trainers -- but in case, I have one.
Do we need to come in shifts?!?! :rolleyes:

[KnottedYet]

It'll be cool with the trainers already coming, but if you love and trust your trainer bring it. (or at least bring your trainer skewer if your bike has a funky one)

We'll probably play fitting games one bike at a time so everyone can see what we're looking at. With another stand we can have folks warm up in peace before we walk over and start eyeballing 'em.

TrickyTiger will lead the ride to the beach.

Anybody do yoga and would like to be the yoga guru? I have 2 sheets of yoga poses that are s'posed to be good for cyclists. (I'll make copies for everyone)

[salsabike]

My schedule just got kind of up-ended. Looks like Chris will be working in Florida for most of the next 4-6 weeks (bad). He got home late Friday and has to turn right back around and go back tomorrow. I am going to join him there on Saturday and will be there from Saturday the 29th through Sunday April 6. That means I will miss BOTH the bike fit party AND the Seattle tri meeting. Agghh. And I have so many tri questions...clothes, shoes. I have some cool tri books too.

I am really, really sorry I will miss this. Please note---someone should try to bring Gorgonzola-stuffed olives for Knot and X....

Wahine, I'm voting--in ink--for the tri Gorge weekend to be July 19-ish. That doesn't rule out other weekend possibilities--I just mean I can commit to that.

Bleah.

[Wahine]

Awwwwww Salsa!! We'll miss you, but go hang out with Chris. It'll be good.

[salsabike]

I promise I will practice my open water swimming skills. :D:D:D

PS But seriously. Will miss seeing you guys.

[LBTC]

Anybody do yoga and would like to be the yoga guru? I have 2 sheets of yoga poses that are s'posed to be good for cyclists. (I'll make copies for everyone)

Hey, Knot - can you scan those and email or PM them to me? I really want to see them!! I wish it were in the cards for me to go down for this - and I'd gladly volunteer for the yoga sessions if I were, and saw them in advance. :D

Still somewhat envious of this great weekend you have planned....

Hugs and butterflies,
~T~

[Xrayted]

Oh not for me... EWWWWW, olives. Blech. http://i.pbase.com/u38/investorguy/upload/25191896.puke.gif

Sorry you won't be there Salsa. You shall be missed. Actually, I may be missed as I'm still not sure if they are going to make me work yet. http://thump01.pbase.com/u38/investorguy/upload/25191867.bash.gif

So what part of Florida? I love it there. I grew up in St. Petersburg, just south of Tampa.

[MM_QFC!]

I promise I will practice my open water swimming skills. :D:D:D

PS But seriously. Will miss seeing you guys.


Awww, we'll miss you tons, Salsa...watch out with that open water swimming in FL...don't want you to be lunch for a gator or anything!

[Wahine]

Ooooo, I forgot that we might do yoga!! I can probably lead the poses unless someone else wants to.:D Oh wait, I'm fitting bikes. I could lead poses if we do them before or after bikes.:D

[KnottedYet]

I don't know diddly about yoga.

I'll supply the photocopies! :p

[MM_QFC!]

Ooooo, I forgot that we might do yoga!! I can probably lead the poses unless someone else wants to.:D Oh wait, I'm fitting bikes. I could lead poses if we do them before or after bikes.:D


Owwwww, after seeing that pic, that's my whiney response! :eek:
Linda works with kids at the Children's Hosp and I think that her yoga program for the 3 yr old patients (called 'bendy kids') is more my speed! :D

[salsabike]

You guys are so funny.

Long ago on OTA we had a food discussion and I could swear, X, that you wanted olives stuffed with gorgonzola. So, got that one wrong...

Going to West Palm Beach. I've been there once before when he was working down there, and it's pretty nice. I could never manage this if it wasn't falling right on my spring break week, and I probably would not be doing it if he wasn't going to be gone for so LONG. Better than his old tugboating trips, I s'pose--six months in Alaska, those.

At the next party, we'll have a "bendy kids" session.

[teigyr]

I/we are also going to have to bow out of this one. We picked up a fairly important contract at work which means one of us has to go with the plane and bring it back, etc. It's going to be ongoing and while I escaped the 20 hour shift on thursday, it means I AM working on saturday for 14-16 hours.

%^*#.

No bendy anything here but I'm always game to try. Next time?!

[KnottedYet]

Can we get a head count of who is coming at this point?

[Starfish]

Can we get a head count of who is coming at this point?

No can do. (The trip, not the head count. ;))

[MM_QFC!]

I'm still "on" for Saturday, Knott.

[dex]

Can I come, even if I can't ride? Back wheel on the bike is not so happy, so must get that taken care of soon. Also, I can't fit a helmet on over my hair... :rolleyes:

[MM_QFC!]

Can I come, even if I can't ride? Back wheel on the bike is not so happy, so must get that taken care of soon. Also, I can't fit a helmet on over my hair... :rolleyes:

interested to see your new look, Dex!

[boy in a kilt]

Can I come, even if I can't ride? Back wheel on the bike is not so happy, so must get that taken care of soon. Also, I can't fit a helmet on over my hair... :rolleyes:

What sort of discontent is your wheel displaying? I'll be bringing an assortment of tools so I may be able to make it feel more well-adjusted.

[dex]

What sort of discontent is your wheel displaying? I'll be bringing an assortment of tools so I may be able to make it feel more well-adjusted.

I think the root of its issue is that I'm asking it to support more weight than it wants...I'd probably be pretty unhappy if someone made me carry me around on my back all day, too. Heh.

There's at least one loose spoke, and it's way out of true.

My bike, on the whole, seems unhappy. I noticed on the trainer a little while back that the shifting is all out of whack as well. (I should really find a bike shop that doesn't include carrying my bike up three flights of stairs, which is something my knee just doesn't seem to be down with. Or, um, maybe I should learn how to do some of these things for myself.)

[boy in a kilt]

I think the root of its issue is that I'm asking it to support more weight than it wants...I'd probably be pretty unhappy if someone made me carry me around on my back all day, too. Heh.

There's at least one loose spoke, and it's way out of true.

My bike, on the whole, seems unhappy. I noticed on the trainer a little while back that the shifting is all out of whack as well. (I should really find a bike shop that doesn't include carrying my bike up three flights of stairs, which is something my knee just doesn't seem to be down with. Or, um, maybe I should learn how to do some of these things for myself.)

Bring the whole bike if that's possible. I'll touch up your wheels and see what I can do about the rest. Hopefully, I'll be able to teach you a bit about your bike. I'm not the best of teachers but I try and I'll work for beer.

[dex]

...I'll work for beer.

Tell me what kind of beer you want, and I'll make sure you're supplied. :D

[Eden]

Can we get a head count of who is coming at this point?

Commited to a race in B'ham - sorry, can't make this one.

[GLC1968]

I'm still planning on attending. :)

Unfortunately, we are having some potential scheduling issues - Saturday is the last day of the month on which we can get Oregon plates on our cars...and our NC ones expire at the end of March. If there is a way that DH can do this for me on Saturday, I'll still be able to come. Stay tuned!

[Eden]

.....(I should really find a bike shop that doesn't include carrying my bike up three flights of stairs, which is something my knee just doesn't seem to be down with. Or, um, maybe I should learn how to do some of these things for myself.)

I'm trying to think of where in the world there's a shop on the third floor...... You should try 20/20 over on Union. It's pretty close to you, very informal, they love old and new bikes alike, and they do good work.

[boy in a kilt]

Tell me what kind of beer you want, and I'll make sure you're supplied. :D

Pike Place Stout or Dragon's Tooth Stout if you can find it. Otherwise, Obsidian Stout will be just fine.

Plan on getting your hands a bit dirty.

[jesvetmed]

I still plan to come. What kind of work can I do for beer?! ;)
Jes

[sgtiger]

I still plan to come. What kind of work can I do for beer?! ;)
Jes

Just come, he's good about sharing. Okay, maybe not beer, but I'll sneak you one. ;):D

[MM_QFC!]

Just come, he's good about sharing. Okay, maybe not beer, but I'll sneak you one. ;):D

and you'll soon learn, jesvetmed, that boy in a kilt could be aka mr. sgtiger, so she's got the inside influence, doncha know!
Hey, we'll get to meet DS and DD too, right? (loved the previous descriptions, btw...and I've got an older DS version of the Star Wars expert!)

[boy in a kilt]

I do share beer. You just have to be quicker than I am.

Now my new bottle of 15 year old Glenlivet, that's another issue entirely.

[Trek420]

Tentative head count, Knott you'll need beer & gorgonzola stuffed olives for:
Dex - who can't fit her helmet over her hair
Wahine
Mimitaby
Bikerhen + sibling
MM_QFC
Tricytiger
GLC1968
jestvedmed
Boy_in_a_kilt + kids
Sgtiger
Kit n X'rayted

my apologies if I've left anyone off who will be there or listed anyone who's not gonna be there. Just trying to get an idea on olives. ;)

Wish I could be there, sounds like a good time to be had by all.

[mimitabby]

YES, I'm still coming!

[Xrayted]

Looks like we are definitely in too. I'll likely get "deathly sick" if they try to make me work. ;)

Give me some ideas for food please. I'm not sure what y'all can have. Maybe a nice, easy linguini salad? Am I bringing a trainer or not? I'll dig out some skewers if needed too. I have a couple of spares somewhere.

Knot - don't forget to send me an addy please. thanks. (is REI near you? they have a bike rack for the car that I want to check out on the way there.)

See y'all Sat.

[MM_QFC!]

wow, impressive there, Trek!


Tentative head count, Knott you'll need beer & gorgonzola stuffed olives for:
Dex - who can't fit her helmet over her hair
Wahine
Mimitaby
Bikerhen + sibling
MM_QFC
Tricytiger
GLC1968
jestvedmed
Boy_in_a_kilt + kids
Sgtiger

my apologies if I've left anyone off who will be there or listed anyone who's not gonna be there. Just trying to get an idea on olives. ;)

Wish I could be there, sounds like a good time to be had by all.

[MM_QFC!]

YES, I'm still coming!


cool...RD sitting out this one?

[MM_QFC!]

Looks like we are definitely in too. I'll likely get "deathly sick" if they try to make me work. ;)

Give me some ideas for food please. I'm not sure what y'all can have. Maybe a nice, easy linguini salad? Am I bringing a trainer or not? I'll dig out some skewers if needed too. I have a couple of spares somewhere.

Knot - don't forget to send me an addy please. thanks. (is REI near you? they have a bike rack for the car that I want to check out on the way there.)

See y'all Sat.

glad you can come, X and Kit...and yes, you'll pass the REI flagship store in dt Seattle - right next to I-5 and there's one fairly close to Knott too - on the north side of Alderwood Mall. We can either get directions to you via PM beforehand or at Knott's.

[MM_QFC!]

I/we are also going to have to bow out of this one. We picked up a fairly important contract at work which means one of us has to go with the plane and bring it back, etc. It's going to be ongoing and while I escaped the 20 hour shift on thursday, it means I AM working on saturday for 14-16 hours.

%^*#.

No bendy anything here but I'm always game to try. Next time?!

Have a safe flight, Teigyr...yes, we'll look forward to next time!

[boy in a kilt]

I may have missed this, but about what time should we start showing up. Unless the weather is crappy, SGTiger and I will be riding at least part way.

Good thing I'm borrowing an Xtracycle. At the moment my load consists of:

My work stand, truing stand and dishing tool (because you never know when one of those things will come in handy).

My smaller tool box with various bike tools

A cooler

The Walking Star Wars Book of Knowledge

I'll be the slow one.

However, no kilt this time. It's terribly uncomfortable.

[Xrayted]

Thanks M. I need the flagship store. There are only a few stores carrying the one I want to check out. It's gotten good reviews but I need to see it in person. We shall be loading the bikes in the back for the drive there, I think.

[KnottedYet]

Saturday, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. or so.

Bike fitting on my cement patio, which is partially covered.
Mechanical entertainment provided by Mr. TigerKilt in the dining room.
I'll supply pop/juice/water/coffee/tea.
Y'all supply food and BYO alcoholic goodies.
Wahine has trainer stands covered, but bring your own if you would rather trust yours with your bike.
Bring your stand skewer if your regular skewer isn't stand compatible.


My apartment is small, so lets cross our fingers for good weather that will allow us to do stuff outside! :D

(and if I haven't PM'd you directions still, nag me some more. Cuz I 'm disorganized)

[MM_QFC!]

Thanks M. I need the flagship store. There are only a few stores carrying the one I want to check out. It's gotten good reviews but I need to see it in person. We shall be loading the bikes in the back for the drive there, I think.

ok, here you go: http://www.rei.com/stores/11

[mimitabby]

cool...RD sitting out this one?

RD has an all day commitment Saturday

[NbyNW]

Hi there, I'm kinda new.

Had my beautiful bike stolen last month and got lots of support from this message board, so I'd love the chance to meet some of you in person. 50/50 chance I have to go out of town this weekend, so we'll see.

Still no replacement bike, but I'm working on it. In the meantime, I have been shaking the rust off of my theft-proof tank of an mtb, which desperately wants to go back to being an mtb.

Hope to meet you soon, if not on Saturday.

Jocelyn

[salsabike]

Hey, Jocelyn! Chris and I met you at the bike swap, taped one of your bike pics to our table. If you don't make this one, there'll be another coming along...see you there!

[KnottedYet]

jocelynlf - PM me when you decide what you're doing.

[Wahine]

I'm coming. I guess you all kinda knew that. But I don't know where I'm going yet.

[kelownagirl]

I'm coming.


Are you alone? :D

[Wahine]

ROTHLMAO!! As a matter of fact I am.

[KnottedYet]

Do I even WANT to say "I sent you a PM" at this point? :eek:

[kelownagirl]

Oooh, I could use a PM right now. Send ME one! :D

[Wahine]

I got the PM.

Aaaaaaaahhhhhhhh!!!! There are snowflakes falling outside my windows. WTF!!

[Starfish]

ROTHLMAO!!

What, exactly were you rolling on? :p

(I know ROTF...what exactly was the H?) :D :p

[MM_QFC!]

methinks that the vino Wahine mentions enjoying on the OTA thread may've assisted in her creative acronym'ing!

hey, it snowed in the Seattle area last night too...DS and DDiL sent me this pic from their backyard...they live about 35 miles SE of Seattle...got several inches!

[dex]

hey, it snowed in the Seattle area last night too...DS and DDiL sent me this pic from their backyard...they live about 35 miles SE of Seattle...got several inches!

At one point last night I was looking out at Lake Union (from the relative warmth of my living room) and was wondering why it looked like it was snowing. I was relieved (and laughing) when I started hearing reports from other friends around the area that they were wondering the same thing. Because if other people thought it was snowing too, it meant I was just that little tiny bit less crazy... :rolleyes:

[MM_QFC!]

...Because if other people thought it was snowing too, it meant I was just that little tiny bit less crazy... :rolleyes:

and not hitting the happy juice like our intrepid Yoda??!:D

[teigyr]

I hope you all take pictures :D

I wish I could be there. DH was looking forward to learning about wheels (and drinking beer, no doubt!), also.

This was a fortunate/unfortunate (something I wanted to do but the timing is SO bad!) and I'll be gone from around 7am until 11pm on Saturday. I never work OT but am kind of obligated on this one.

I hope the weather fates smile on you and I can't wait to hear all about it!!!

hmmm...does one day of OT entitle me to a new bike?! :p

[MM_QFC!]

I hope you all take pictures :D

I wish I could be there. DH was looking forward to learning about wheels (and drinking beer, no doubt!), also.

This was a fortunate/unfortunate (something I wanted to do but the timing is SO bad!) and I'll be gone from around 7am until 11pm on Saturday. I never work OT but am kind of obligated on this one.

I hope the weather fates smile on you and I can't wait to hear all about it!!!

hmmm...does one day of OT entitle me to a new bike?! :p

Thanks, Teigyr; we'll miss you too...also, I betcha that BiaK wouldn't mind your DH's company - can never have enough beer drinkers about workstands and wheels, y'know!

That's a looooong day, f'sure, so take it easy all the way through. Re: small print - I recall you having a pretty sweet steed already, but agree that new bikes are tantalizing anytime!
Mary

[Wahine]

What, exactly were you rolling on? :p

(I know ROTF...what exactly was the H?) :D :p


That's a really good question.

I tried to think of something that started with H and fake it. I couldn't think of anything. Definitely a vino induced typo.

[bikerHen]

Is the pass closed yet? We're under a winter storm watch here through saturday morning. Four to seven inches possible in the valleys! :eek:

My sister wrangled herself a great deal on a professional bike fit here in town today, so in the interest of saving money for the other bike trips we have coming up we decided not to come over. :( Besides, we already took the snow tires off the car. :rolleyes:

Darn, darn, darn! bikerHen

[KnottedYet]

Okey-doke.

Well, now we're down to a number of folks which *almost* matches the number of seats I can wrangle up.

[Wahine]

More food for me.;)

[mimitabby]

what should I bring?

I am not working tomorrow so i have time...

[KnottedYet]

Anything you want to eat! I'm supplying juice and pop and tea and coffee.

[MM_QFC!]

am bringing chips, salsa, guac, beer and Linda's sending a flourless chocolate torte w/me for you, Knot; am trusting that you'll share it!

[trickytiger]

Erm, I may have missed this, but what time are we meeting?

And why am I about to go RUNNING IN THE SNOW FALLING FROM THE SKY?

I'm not questioning the running.... but the snow? :D

[sgtiger]

The party is from 11-2. Check post #125 for further details.

I look forward to meeting you.:)

[Xrayted]

Wahine - I thought the "H" stood for hubby on that one...:p

I'm working late tonight so Kit is getting my mtb ready for the journey. I was going to bring the road bike, but Pounce has been aching to get out and play for a while now. Going to stop at the REI store on the way and possibly buy a bike rack that we both actually like and will fit our hitch. (there are apparently only 2 stores anywhere near us that have this one yet. Grrrr.)

See y'all there. :D

(Knot - you know how I am with directions so be prepared for a phone call to talk me in...:o)

[trickytiger]

So, status of my appearance is a little shaky (everything is fine but schedule is hard to figure out), but I'm betting I'll still be there. Knott, I think I still have your #.

[KnottedYet]

It's snowing and raining and cold.

In all likelihood we'll do everything in the apartment, it'll be cozy! No yoga, cuz I completely forgot to bring the yoga stuff home. Bad Knot! Wouldn't be room for it *and* and bike stand *and* a trainer stand indoors, anyway. ;)

See you hearty souls tomorrow!

(trickytiger - I pm'd you my addy, let me know if you need better directions)

[mimitabby]

no YOGA? (that was what I was looking forward to the most! )
:(

I have 1 yoga mat

[Wahine]

Oh we'll do yoga. Even if it's just you and me Mimi. Bring the mat but those of you who don't have one, no worries, you'll still be able to participate if you choose.

I haven't checked the weather but I talked to GLC today and we're still on to meet up and drive together.

Fun!!

[kelownagirl]

Sometimes I wish I lived in Seattle...

[KnottedYet]

It's not the mat that's the problem, it's that I forgot to bring home the pose pages.

and in all honesty, there simply isn't room in my tiny apartment for yoga and a bike trainer stand and a work stand and 3 kids and 11 adults.

Darn weather...

[Wahine]

Knott - don't worry about anything. We'll have a great time regardless of yoga/no yoga, space/no space.... As long as there's food. There is going to be food right?

ETA : I'm heading off to bed so I can be bright eyed and bushy tailed tomorrow!!

[Kitsune06]

so this bike ride. ... how are we dressing, because (at least here in the willamette valley) it's been sunny and warm for 15 minutes, then hailing and blowing rain for half an hour, then just cold and gloom, wipe, rinse, and repeat. :rolleyes::( how does one *prepare* for that?! I'm determined not to freeze like I did on the last Seattle ride...:rolleyes::p

[KnottedYet]

TrickyTiger is leading the bike ride, but she's not sure if/when she'll be there. Bring full rain gear and warm gloves and helmet liner. It's just plain cold. And wet. With frozen bits.

(oh, my poor daffodils and primroses!)

Those of you driving up here, be careful! I've heard the snow south of Seattle was worse.

(we might just end up with food, fitting, mechanics, and TE'ers run amuck!)

[salsabike]

Wahine - I thought the "H" stood for hubby on that one...:p



THAT was funny.

God, this weather is SO weird. Watching the snow flakes falling amongst the raindrops as I type....

Have fun, you guys! See you at the next one.

[Eden]

OK - a change of plans (due to weather and allergies and sick teammates) means I'm racing on Sunday, rather than Saturday - so it's last minute, but I can make it. I'll bring all 3 of my bikes in the interest of comparing what differing geometries do to bike fit. (race, rain and TT). PM'ing now!

btw - I can bring 2 trainers and 2 yoga mats (though one has been used a bit as a kitty scratcher....)

[jesvetmed]

I've got a yoga mat... and SUSHI!
I know they don't mix...!!!!:)

[Kitsune06]

depends on how ya roll it...

...or so I've heard.

[dex]

It's, um, late. 3:something in the morning. I've just gotten home from a brutally long day--I left my apartment at 7:00 this morning. Ugh.

Anyway, as of now, I'm still planning on being there. But, if I fail to show up, it's not because I didn't want to...it's because I wasn't able to peel myself out of bed.

[mimitabby]

Hey, Knot, what's it like out there?
Here it's damp and cool, no snow at all. I woke up with itchy eyes and a headache. I'm thinking I might be getting a cold. If so i'm not coming (and Raleighdon baked a cake!)

[KnottedYet]

No snow right now.

Clear skies and chirping happy birds, so I'm hoping it warms up in a hurry so we can use my patio.

No yoga mats needed as: 1. I forgot to bring home the poses info. 2. there just isn't room in my apartment for everything. 3. I don't remember the poses anyway.

(I was so panicked about the snow and SKnot out without his jacket and not answering his cell and going to the comic/card store on a different bus and not answering his cell phone and taking care of someone's cats while they're gone and not answering his cell phone.... that I completely forgot them at work.)

Does anyone know about the alleycat race at 3:27 pm? I think Mimi mentioned it, and we tried to schedule things so folks could go to it. But Mimi, if you stay home, can you send a link or something so we can find it?

[mimitabby]

oh brother! that is tough. I received an email at work what, 2 months ago? Since it's an alleycat race, it's not published anywhere!
I checked Bikeworks website, and they don't mention it...

[mimitabby]

ah, i love the internet

Dashap, over at 327 Words, is putting together the Taco Truck Time Trial. On March 29 at 3:27, the "checkpoint-themed alleycat-style bike race" starts at 20/20 Cycle, 2020 Union St.

Riders will leave in staggered starts, and head to a taco truck on Rainier Avenue where they will have the option of downing a taco, for time bonus points. Then, it’s further south to another taco truck in Columbia City, and the opportunity for more bonus points. The event concludes with a full-bellied sprint along Lake Washington Boulevard for the after-party and prizes at the Madrona Alehouse.

[Eden]

Hey, Knot, what's it like out there?
Here it's damp and cool, no snow at all. I woke up with itchy eyes and a headache. I'm thinking I might be getting a cold. If so i'm not coming (and Raleighdon baked a cake!)

itchy eyes usually mean allergies, rather than colds (says one who currently is sniffling through some)

btw - 20/20 is the bike shop just down the street from my house (we tried to visit, but they had just closed)

[mimitabby]

really? hm. i might come without the bike. I'm not riding today, it's too dang cold out.

[KnottedYet]

I just went outside in a T-shirt and bare feet.

Too cold for that.

Hey, I'm gonna put the pop and juice out on the patio since it is about as cold out there as my fridge. (and 2 cases of drinks don't fit in my fridge)

birds are still chirping, but skies are solid gray.

[MM_QFC!]

really? hm. i might come without the bike. I'm not riding today, it's too dang cold out.


yep, really...I've been having the same these mornings...see, it's s'posed to be Springtime and all, with mild temps, lots of pollen in the air having those seasonal allergies flare up...so, come along, Mimi, bike or not, ok?

yeah, it's gray and pretty cold out for March 29th, so I won't be riding over, but I'll bring my bike just in case the weather improves.

We'll all have plenty o' fun regardless...(although Wahine was a smidge too perky-sounding online earlier!)...

[KnottedYet]

THAT WAS FUN!!!!

Let's do it again! :D

[DebW]

Pictures! Pictures!

[boy in a kilt]

wahine,

I think I have one of your tire levers. I'd stuck them in my pocket while trying to get Dex's tire fixed and didn't find them until I got home.

You oughta try the pedro's levers. Same idea as the ones you loaned me but a little burlier. And made from recycled plastic.

[kelownagirl]

Pictures! Pictures!

+1!!!!!!

[sgtiger]

Thank-you Knot for hosting.:cool:

The party was a blast!:D As cool as everyone is here on the TE forum, they are even cooler in person. Hey! Friends! Bikes! Food! Beer! What's not to like? ;):D:cool:

Here are my 3 pics:

Wahine was caught off guard when I took this one. She doesn't look to pleased with me right now. Hmmm.... I wonder where she's gonna put that?:rolleyes::o:p
http://lh3.google.com/sgtiger3/R-76EyxZYlI/AAAAAAAAAg0/M0QAMECFcBw/IMG_0347.JPG.jpg?imgmax=512
Jesvetmed, Mimitabby, Eden, Wahine, and Dex.


Suiting up for the ride.
http://lh4.google.com/sgtiger3/R-76GCxZYmI/AAAAAAAAAg8/dkpn-LbkjHU/IMG_0348.JPG.jpg?imgmax=512
Wahine, a peek of Eden, X, and Kit.


BIAK took this one.
http://lh3.google.com/sgtiger3/R-76GyxZYnI/AAAAAAAAAhE/x-KSOA8qyYw/IMG_0349.JPG.jpg?imgmax=512
Me(with my um...rolls), Knot(with the top half of her head missing)and Wahine trying out the bottle opener on my bike. Pretty b*tchin', huh? Now I just need to replace my lower water bottle cage with a flask holder.:rolleyes: JK!:p

[KnottedYet]

Oh, wow, it really was sunny and clear a few hours ago! It's snowing here now.

Good pics, SGTiger! (love that bottle opener on the Rodriguez!)

[sgtiger]

It really is surprising how quickly the weather changed today. It was too cold this morning for Biak and me to take the kiddos on the bikes to the party. It also looked as though a storm was imminent. Thankfully after lunch most of the clouds dissipated and we had great weather for the ride.:cool::) We came back just in time, because a storm front moved in after we arrived.[Thank-you weather and bike powers-that-be] The temps started dropping after that. Brrr! We encountered hail on our way back home.

...and now you're getting snow again. I haven't seen a flake here yet.(Did I just jinx myself again?!!:confused::eek::rolleyes:)

[MM_QFC!]

First, Thank YOU, KnottedYet for hosting and lending your bike-fitting skills to such a fun party...and Wahine, thank YOU too! Driving up to Seattle, bike fitting and lending sage oh so yoda-like advice, then riding with us all...too fun.
Yeah, the weather cooperated and it was a gorgeous mild, sunny ride down to the Edmonds marina beach park and back to Knot's.
I took some pics too and will post them tomorrow...
Thanks again to all of you fun TE women - and man and kiddos!
Mary

[Wahine]

Thanks for having me, feeding me and taking me out to see the ocean!!

I had fun.:D

But now I must go to sleep.

[MM_QFC!]

Thanks for letting us know that you got home safely, Yoda...sweet dreams!
Hey, are you alone?

[Wahine]

No. What does "H" stand for anyway?:confused:

[mimitabby]

Well, Our Knot was a wonderful host to all of us crazy bike people. My photos will show evidence of that. Thanks Knot and Wahine for all that you did. Boywithkilt took over the dining room with his bike stan. He was really nice, explaining all the bike stuff he was doing (he was truing wheels)
Meanwhile Wahine and Knot made all that brought bikes to be fitted feel quite comfortable with their knowledge
and adjusted a few saddles using Wahine's fancy angle tool and Knot's makeup kit full of bike tools.

http://www.sersale.org/bike/te8.jpg
Dex, Boy WITHOUT Kilt, MM_QFC

http://www.sersale.org/bike/te7.jpg
Wahine working with Knot on her bike

http://www.sersale.org/bike/te6.jpg
two very fast Eden-sized bikes.

http://www.sersale.org/bike/te5.jpg
Wahine continues to check out Knot's bike with Eden in background. ALSO CHECK OUT
BEAUTIFUL ORANGE WAHINE BIKE behind her!

http://www.sersale.org/bike/te4.jpg
Jesvetmed, Jocelyn, with Dex in background near the food.


http://www.sersale.org/bike/te3.jpg
Wahine and Sgtiger

http://www.sersale.org/bike/te2.jpg
Knot, Trickytiger, & Jesvetmed

http://www.sersale.org/bike/te1.jpg
MM_QFC helping Wahine to set up Sgtiger's bike

[Bruno28]

Great pics. I can't wait to get back and see you guys!

[sgtiger]

Bruno, I'd love, love, love, to see you again. When are you planning to come to this side of the pond again anyway? We didn't have any Drambouie this time but we had some Kilt Lifter (http://www.pikebrewing.com/)(Scotch-style ale brewed in Seattle) in your honor.

[Xrayted]

Thanks for the pics! :cool:

Thank you Knot for being a gracious hostess while we tramped mud into your carpet. Thank you Wahine for showing Kit how to unlock the knot in my shoulder using a pressure point. I still feel great on that side. Thank you BIAK for all of the hard work you did on so many bikes yesterday. It was nice talking to you after the ride and meeting your wonderful children. I hope your little girl is feeling better today.
It was wonderful seeing some familiar faces and just as nice meeting some new ones. I hope we all get to hang out again real soon.
A special thank you to Mary for her funny and caring encouragement as we almost dropped some lungs getting up those hills.

We got home at about 11:30 last night. We stopped by the Seattle Flagship REI on out way home to pick up the bike rack that they put aside for me. When I called them yesterday morning, the guy assured me he had it in hand and it was the correct one. (they're the only one who has it in stock anywhere near us and I wanted to see it in person before buying) It turned into one long 90 minute error. We didn't end up taking it home because as it turns out, they didn't actually have it afterall. They could only find the one with a 2" connector instead of a 1 1/4". I was rather perturbed for having waited that whole time with the anxiety of needing to get back here for my on call at the hospital. We barely made it back in time. Thankfully, I never got called in last night and slept very soundly until 9am this morning. :D

Okay, off to our favorite little diner to get b-fast and go look at some bikes from craigs list. (motorcycles this time.)

See y'all next time!

[sgtiger]

Thanks for the pics! :cool:
A special thank you to Mary for her funny and caring encouragement as we almost dropped some lungs getting up those hills.


+1

Glad you and Kit made it home safely. I'm sorry you weren't able to get your bike rack. That bites. At least now you've seen it and can perhaps get the correct one ordered for you?

[KnottedYet]

I had leftover party food for breakfast! MMMMMMM!!!!!!!

And someone left gluten-free beer here, that's for lunch! :D

(right now I'm gonna have another piece of flourless chocolate torte, thanks L+M!)

[sgtiger]

That tort is divine! Knot, do you need help polishing it off? Dunno, maybe I need to switch sides and try to steal L away from MM_QFC.:p It's a good thing I like MM_QFC too much to do that; and ,ya know, there is BIAK to consider.:rolleyes: ;)

Thanks everyone for the yummy fair.

[MM_QFC!]

Hey again,
Great pics, all - thanks! I'll add a few here too, plus one of us at our 1/2point in our short, sunny ride yesterday. There was the cutest little toddler who touched each of our wheels while we were stopped, then squealed with delight. He stopped and stayed at sgtiger's beautiful green Rodriguez, as he was holding his own green cup...
The clouds were hiding the Olympic mountains, but we did enjoy the goings-on at the beach park, sea kayakers and ferry crossings, plus a makeshift teeter-totter with REALLY big driftwood; that sight prompted Wahine to share an anecdote about a teachable moment - ya know, muscles and joints and bones i.e. levers/fulcrums. We were a rapt audience for yoda!
Sorry that your stop at REI was more frustrating than productive, X and Kit; but, at least it sounds like you found it without a tour of the city!
Glad you are continuing to enjoy Linda's torte, Knot and sgtiger - you're too funny - thanks for posting the Pike Brewing's Kilt Lifter Ale info for Bruno et al...yummy stuff...ALL of the food was yummy and thanks too, to RaleighDon for his gorgeous creation...mmmm!
Sorry, I didn't caption the pics, so I will do so here:
1) Dex and Boy with an apron NOT a kilt today
2) boy w/o a kilt works on wheel while beer and food flow
3) Wahine and Eden
4) TrickyTiger, Wahine, Xrayted, Kitsune, MM_QFC!, Eden, SGTiger at the beach park

[kelownagirl]

Sp did you all go for a ride after as well?

[MM_QFC!]

Sp did you all go for a ride after as well?

KG - yep, just posted the pic and so you'll see that we enjoyed a beautiful ride together yesterday too.

[jesvetmed]

Hi all. Just wanted to say my thanks to Knot for being such a great hostess, to Wahine for travelling so far just to help us all "straighten up", and to everyone else who showed up with great food and fun. It was really great to meet you all. I'm sorry that I couldn't stick around for the ride -- bummed, actually. But I needed to get home and see my friend's mother get a tatoo as a memorial to her (she passed away in December from Breast Cancer). She got a beautiful flowing pink ribbon with two butterflies, right over her heart, and Kelli's name on it. So beautiful.

So next time you all get together, I hope to get to be part of it, and part of the ride.

PS.. between yesterday and dinner last night with friends, I gained 3 lb! I NEEDED to go for the ride with you all instead of dinner last night!

THANKS AGAIN... Really enjoyed it.
And WAHINE: I PROMISE to start doing core work -- I just saw my posture in these pictures, and it is obviously an issue! :eek: Any suggestions!?
Jes

[dex]

I tried to post about the party, but I did it in the wrong thread. Oops. Clearly, I still need more sleep. :o

Anyway, to sum up:
Thanks everyone for everything! It was fun! Let's do it again! Y'all rock! :D

(I'll try to make sure I get more than four hours of sleep before any future TE gatherings, whether or not they include riding.)

[Kano]

Sorry, I didn't caption the pics, so I will do so here:
1) Dex and Boy with an apron NOT a kilt today
2) boy w/o a kilt works on wheel while beer and food flow
3) Wahine and Eden
4) TrickyTiger, Wahine, Xrayted, Kitsune, MM_QFC!, Eden, SGTiger at the beach park


First, it looks like a great party! Seattle would have been a great place to be this weekend!

Got a question about the first picture in this bunch of pictures, please?

That wheel, Boy in Apron. Truing it, yes? You have something in your hand --what is it, please? Is it something that would be helpful for DH? He gets to work on his wheel fairly frequently, since he breaks spokes every now and again. (one day, he annoyed himself greatly: kicked the wheel inadvertently unclipping, took out several!) He's getting pretty good at truing, but maybe there are some tools that he doesn't have yet that would make it easier?

Kano -- (always looking for gift ideas, since he's really hard to buy for!)

[sgtiger]

Thank-you Mimi and Mary for the pics. They turned out great.

Jesvetmed, I'm looking forward to doing a TE ride with you. Maybe we can stop for coffee somewhere?

[Brainstorming]
Better yet, my fellow goddesses of the chaining - how about meeting up at a cafe and riding to one of the nearby brew pubs? I know I'm not ready for the multi-day tour version yet, but it might be ideal for a friendly half-day TE ride. Hmm... I hope the fates decide soon if I'll have a new addy or not. I wouldn't mind organizing it, but someone else will have to plan the route and lead. If I end up in PDX, I'm sure it wouldn't be difficult to get BIAK to lead, since we won't be hurting for sitters if we move down there. Hey, each city can have their own and we can all report back here. Wouldn't that be cool?
[Brainstorming/end]

[sgtiger]

First, it looks like a great party! Seattle would have been a great place to be this weekend!

Got a question about the first picture in this bunch of pictures, please?

That wheel, Boy in Apron. Truing it, yes? You have something in your hand --what is it, please? Is it something that would be helpful for DH? He gets to work on his wheel fairly frequently, since he breaks spokes every now and again. (one day, he annoyed himself greatly: kicked the wheel inadvertently unclipping, took out several!) He's getting pretty good at truing, but maybe there are some tools that he doesn't have yet that would make it easier?

Kano -- (always looking for gift ideas, since he's really hard to buy for!)

I think you might be referring to a spoke wrench (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spoke_wrench). They can be purchased individually or as a set. If all your bikes have the same size spokes, you'll only need just the one. Just make sure to get the right size though.

http://www.rei.com/search?vcat=REI_SEARCH&query=spoke+wrench&x=30&y=11
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000N27GFC

BIAK seems to prefer the ones shaped like this:
http://www.rei.com/product/546066

I hope that answers your question,

~Sg

[jesvetmed]

SGT: Cafe to pub... my kind of day. I'm all in! I'm afraid that I can't be useful setting up a route in the Seattle area... but if anyone wants to come up this way (Mt Vernon area), I have several options, and a beautiful ride area. Finding a weekend that works is my only problem... my schedule sucks, but it is NOT impossible!

Jes

[LBTC]

Better yet, my fellow goddesses of the chaining - how about meeting up at a cafe and riding to one of the nearby brew pubs? I know I'm not ready for the multi-day tour version yet, but it might be ideal for a friendly half-day TE ride. Hmm... I hope the fates decide soon if I'll have a new addy or not. I wouldn't mind organizing it, but someone else will have to plan the route and lead. If I end up in PDX, I'm sure it wouldn't be difficult to get BIAK to lead, since we won't be hurting for sitters if we move down there. Hey, each city can have their own and we can all report back here. Wouldn't that be cool?

KG, Pika - can we do this in the Okanagan?? Are there any brew pubs in Kelowna? There's one in Salmon Arm.....but none in Vernon that I know of. Any chance we could hook this up for when CC is here? I've taken the 2 days off work, but we could aim for say 4:30 or something. Pika - could you work that in as a recovery ride in your training? :) CC - how tall are you? We should be able to find a road bike or mountain bike you can use. :) And maybe we can get the DH's in too?

Wouldn't that be cool?

H&B
~T~

[kelownagirl]

Remind me yet again what days CC's going to be here. :)

[LBTC]

She's arriving May 7, leaving sometime May 8. :)

[MM_QFC!]

SGT: Cafe to pub... my kind of day. I'm all in! I'm afraid that I can't be useful setting up a route in the Seattle area... but if anyone wants to come up this way (Mt Vernon area), I have several options, and a beautiful ride area. Finding a weekend that works is my only problem... my schedule sucks, but it is NOT impossible!

Jes

We could start from Mt Vernon and ride to the brew pub in La Conner and/or to the brew pub in Anacortes and there's a brew pub in Mt Vernon also! :D
I love doing the Mt Vernon - La Conner ride during April; can't beat seeing the tulip fields by bike!
Yes, Jes, you've got lots of great routes up there; I've done a number of them over the years and it'd be a lot of fun to do a TE ride.

[kelownagirl]

Is she staying at your place? So we are hoping to get together on May 7th then right? Okey dokey. I do have to work that day but I get out of school at 2:30. I'm sure we could arrange to get together that day. Brew Pubs - Well, there's Freddy's Brew Pub by the Grand Ten. What's a brew pub and why do you want one? Is that the plan for dinner?

[NbyNW]

Thanks, Knot, for hosting a great event. It was nice meeting everyone. Hopefully next time I'll have a bike to bring!

[crazycanuck]

Great photos kids!

Umm KG & T..i'll contact you kids & we can arrange something. Yep, we plan on going to whistler i think on the 6th. I'd like ian to have a shot at mtn biking there. I'll just stare at the mtns & think :eek: I will keep working on my right leg & hopefully be able to jump out of the saddle by may :o

[bikerHen]

Looks like you had another great meeting of the TE'er. Sorry we miss out. We woke up to another three inches of snow saturday morning so it's a good thing we decided not to come. And did I hear up to a foot of snow in the pass? :eek: Someday it'll be spring, right? bikerHen

[GLC1968]

Wow, you guys...I'm so bummed I missed this!

I was up sick all night on Friday - something I ate, I think. Not likely a bug...but it left me feeling AWFUL come Saturday morning. :( I was back to 'normal' by Sunday though...so nothing long term.

It sounds like you had a blast! I'll definitely want to come to the next one!! Thanks for taking and posting all the pics, too. :)

[sgtiger]

GLC1968, I'm glad you're feeling better. We did miss you, though.

I'm looking forward to meeting up with you at future TE gatherings

~Sg:)

[teigyr]

It looks like you all had so much fun! I am jealous but will (keep fingers crossed) be there next time.

Jes, I'm right there with you about the core strengthening. I have to do something and it's difficult to do it on my own because how do I know I'm doing it the right way?

Knot, you have a nice house :D

I'm glad you all were able to ride. I was in Las Vegas Saturday a.m. and had to be outside and was too hot. I got back Saturday night and had to be outside at Boeing Field and it was snowing :eek: I didn't bring a jacket or umbrella because I was thinking about Las Vegas and not here. I guess I learned my lesson. The cute/funny thing was we were taking a group back here that had been gone several months. As I was out in the rain/snow, I was talking to one of the guys who said he actually had missed the weather and he was happy to see it. I don't think all of them felt that way though, there were many pained expressions when we landed :)

[MM_QFC!]

We missed you too, Teigyr...glad that you got out of the cold and all sounded like it went well for your work trip.
Are you and DH around/interested/available for the Skagit ride? See other NW thread, ok?