The Person Below me.....

[imdeanna]

This is a game I've enjoyed (way too much, probably) on other boards. It's a fun way of getting to know your fellow board mates. It goes like this: I say something like "The person below me likes seafood." The next person says either "True" or "False" and then posts a new one, like "The person below me went to college." And so on, and so on.

I'll start:

The person below me has had three or more speeding tickets.

[mimitabby]

#$!@#$#@%#@%

false! only one ever!!


the person below me does not like her feet clipped in.

[csr1210]

False (and I usually remember to unclip them before stopping!)

The person below me lives in Texas....

[Pax]

False!

The person below me does triathlons.

[Eden]

False -
not I, running pounds my joints too much and I'm not much of a swimmer. Sometimes I feel like one of only a few female bike racers who did not come from a background of tri though....

The person below me works from home

[MM_QFC!]

False...office-based, but telecommute frequently

The person below me is a Campy woman.

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

The person below me works from home

TRUE!!!!

OOOPS sorry....two of us answered at the same time! So:

The person below me is a Campy woman.

False!


The person below me cannot change a bike flat tire.

[MM_QFC!]

Whoops - dbl post with BSG:

False - can so...and have had to help plenty of others too!

The person below me is a Campy woman.

[indysteel]

True. My Bianchi would balk at anything else.

The person below me likes to sing along to the radio.

[Zen]

True, NPR does have that American Roots show

**The person below me has never watched Survivor**

[GLC1968]

True!

I've never seen Survivor...does that make me unamerican?

The person below me rides a Terry. :)

[mimitabby]

false.

no it makes you RARE.

the person below me has never changed a flat tire

[Zen]

(I've never seen survivor either, too fake)

[Pax]

false.

no it makes you RARE.

the person below me has never changed a flat tire

False, I've changed gobs of them!

TPBM (thepersonbelowme) rides in a skort

[csr1210]

False - not yet anyway

The person below me uses a camelback

[OakLeaf]

True, although I much prefer the Platypus bladders, and both my backpacks are Platypus.

The person below me has three or more bikes.

[Andrea]

False- I only have two for now, but I'm hoping to add a TT bike in the near future :D


The person below me hasn't eaten a hamburger in two years.

[Eden]

hmmmmm that might actually be true.... (if we're talking beef burgers - I can't remember the last time I actually ate one... ) though I like turkey burgers

the person below me has birds as pets

[Wahine]

False. Uless you count the Quail that hang out on my front patio.

The person below me has never travelled outside of their home country.

[Duck on Wheels]

False! But there are still places I haven't visited.

TPBM bike commutes.

[Pax]

True! Although not as often as I should.

TPBM can build her own bookcase.

[Bad JuJu]

True--if a bricks-and-boards bookcase counts.

TPBM owns more than one bookcase.

[imdeanna]

True--if a bricks-and-boards bookcase counts.

TPBM owns more than one bookcase.

True!

TPBM is going to watch American Idol tonight! :)

[Pax]

False, I've never seen an episode of it (my students think I'm a dinosaur :p)


TPBM is a vegetarian

[Pedal Wench]

False, but I don't eat beef or pork.

TPBM has a secret passion for pink bikes.:p

[indysteel]

False, but I don't eat beef or pork.

TPBM has a secret passion for pink bikes.:p

False. I don't have anything against them; they're just not my thing. :)

TPBM is a cat owner (and, if so, how many?)

[makbike]

False, I can't stand anything on my back while I ride.

The person below me shares their home with some sort of furry critter.

[MillieNZ]

I'm a dog lover as you can see from my piccie :) sorry double posted with Makbike !!!! I do have a furry critters including a horse !

The person below me has ridden a century

[Aggie_Ama]

About 7 centuries and counting...

TPBM is left handed.

[imdeanna]

About 7 centuries and counting...

TPBM is left handed.

False...but WOW on the 7 Centuries!!!

TPBM Drinks a TON of water everyday like a good girl!

[makbike]

False - but I do drink a ton of diet coke each day (shame on me I know)

TPBM loves Peeps

[Pax]

False, I wouldn't eat a marshmallow of any kind if you paid me. *shudder*


TPBM is a gourmet cook

[tulip]

False, but I do like to cook and I'm taking a cooking course in Paris next month :)

TPBM drives a pickup truck.

[bambu101]

True! I drive a Jeep pickup with 4-wheel drive in the wintertime.

TPBM has more than one cat.

[7rider]

True! I drive a Jeep pickup with 4-wheel drive in the wintertime.

TPBM has more than one cat.

Nope. None. False.
2 rabbits.

The person below me is married with kids.

[short cut sally]

True and false for this one..
Yep, I am married for 22 years, but no children. Have 1 cat
TPBM is a vegetarian.

[Velobambina]

Used to be, now eats meat sparingly.

TBPM is a former Punk Rock Girl!

[SheFly]

False - although it might be an option except that DH is a steak and potatoes kind of guy...

DOH - double post! Still false on the punk rock girl, although I did dress as one for Halloween once.

TPBM is a transplant (livibg in a country in which they were not born - like me!)

[Starfish]

False! Give me a roast & yorkshire any day! :) ETA: Oops, double post...no punk rock girl here. ETA: whoops, triple post...no transplant here...born & raised in US.

TPBM belongs to a nudist park.

[Andrea]

False, but I do like to have my screen doors open all the time and prefer less clothes to more :p

TPBM likes sushi

[GLC1968]

True - love sushi!

The person below me can sing (and others enjoy it when they do!).

[Veronica]

Yes I like some sushi.

TPBM likes liver.

[alpinerabbit]

TRUE!

The person below me keeps a furry animal in her bed

[Eden]

Do husbands count :p both my kitties sleep on the bed too though - and one even prefers to be under the covers

TPBM volunteers at least one day a week

[bluebug32]

Do husbands count :p both my kitties sleep on the bed too though - and one even prefers to be under the covers

TPBM volunteers at least one day a week

If "to do the dishes" counts, then YES!

TPBM mountain bikes

[imdeanna]

If "to do the dishes" counts, then YES!

TPBM mountain bikes

False...

TPBM....has one room at home..that is completly cluttered!

[Veronica]

True - for mountain biking that is.

TPBM has red hair.

[ehirsch83]

TPBM has red hair.


Once upon a time, but nope not naturally or at this moment.

TPBM likes brussel sprouts

[Tri Girl]

False. I've never eaten one, nor have I ever seen one.

TPBM loves Mexican food.

[Crankin]

True! I love Mexican food and since I moved to MA from AZ I have been on a never ending quest to find good Mexican food (18 years). I finally have 3 places that I consider to be authentic, all in different ways.

TPBM has lived in at least 3 states (if they are a US citizen).

[Wahine]

I've lived in one state but 5 provinces back in Canada.

TPBM rode thier bike today.

[Blueberry]

Not yet - but I'm thinking of riding to knit night:)

TPBM knits, crochets or has some other craft she does.

[Veronica]

I've lived in one state but 5 provinces back in Canada.

TPBM rode thier bike today.

Yep, commuted to work on my MB1.

TPBM had had a mammogram.

[Jones]

True.
TPBM bike commutes.

[crazycanuck]

True..! Slowly..

TPBM has seen kookaburas

[Veronica]

True..! Slowly..

TPBM has seen kookaburas

No, but I have sung about them.

TPBM can rub their stomach and pat their head at the same time.

[imdeanna]

No, but I have sung about them.

TPBM can rub their stomach and pat their head at the same time.

False... (I wish I was that coordinated...maybe then I would stop falling over on my bike trying to get used to the clipless pedals!!!) :eek:

TPBM is going out for dinner tonight

[crazycanuck]

Umm..false..

TPBM can speak more than 2 languages

[Veronica]

True - sorta. I can read Latin, know some French and one phrase in Russian.

TPBM spends too much time on TE. :D

[crazycanuck]

:o :o Umm True..esp since i don't have to "work" today..team building day for one of our co's teams..don't have to leave yet..

TPBM has done a tri

[mimitabby]

false! might i say NEVER?

the person below me loves chocolate

[Eden]

false! might i say NEVER?

the person below me loves chocolate

I'm drinking a hot chocolate right now

TPBM is on a diet

[makbike]

That's Me! I absolutely love chocolate! Plain chocolate, chocolate and carmel, chocolate and marshmallow, chocolate and nuts, etc.

TPBM is watching the women's NCAA basketball championship game. Go VOLS!

[horsemom]

False!! Have a hard time watching sports--but I'll participate!!

TPBM has more bike jersey's than nice blouses!!

[solobiker]

So very true:D And why not??

TPBM: Likes to sail

[Veronica]

TPBM has more bike jersey's than nice blouses!!

That would be me. But I do have a lot of cashmere sweaters.

TPBM thinks Lance's cycling performance was enhanced.

[Deanna]

That would be me. But I do have a lot of cashmere sweaters.

TPBM thinks Lance's cycling performance was enhanced.

Depends on how you define "enhanced"

TPBM likes tomato soup

[Pika]

True- I like tomatoe soup so long as it isn't Cambell's ( canned)

TPBM has given an injection

[HillSlugger]

False, but I've helped my mom prepared her insulin shots.

TPBM has a pilot's license.

[bmccasland]

True - if self injection counts. Being allergic to wasps (but not honeybees) and squid is NOT fun. Aunt Mary Mac, why is the restaurant getting dark?

TPBM can tie a knot in the stem of a cocktail cherry, with their tongue (no fingers!)

[7rider]

False, but I've helped my mom prepared her insulin shots.

TPBM has a pilot's license.

I believe I can FLY!!!!!!
Oh. Maybe not.
Nope, it's that derned fear of heights thing..... :p

TPBM would rather go for a bike ride than go to work tomorrow.

[Deanna]

True - if self injection counts. Being allergic to wasps (but not honeybees) and squid is NOT fun. Aunt Mary Mac, why is the restaurant getting dark?

TPBM can tie a knot in the stem of a cocktail cherry, with their tongue (no fingers!)

TRUE! My DH plays in a band so I've spent a lot of time in nightclubs.

TPBM has been known to swear like a sailor if need be.

[F8th637]

TRUE on both wanting to ride my bike rather than going to work tomorrow and on being known to swear like a sailor when need be!!

TPBM is just as exhausted as I am.

[HillSlugger]

How exhausted are you?

I ran almost 4 miles at dawn, worked a full day, and then ran 0.7 miles with my daughter. Other than that it's time for bed I'm feeling pretty good and energetic!

TPBM likes to be on bottom ;)

[oxysback]

True!!! ;)

The person below me can whistle using their fingers.

[F8th637]

How exhausted are you?

I ran almost 4 miles at dawn, worked a full day, and then ran 0.7 miles with my daughter. Other than that it's time for bed I'm feeling pretty good and energetic!

LOL Obviously not exhausted enough!! ;)

[OakLeaf]

The person below me can whistle using their fingers.

False!

TPBM saw MDHillSlug's question and waited for someone ELSE to answer it!

[Andrea]

False- I just now saw it!

TPBM helps turtles cross the road

[F8th637]

False- I just now saw it!

TPBM helps turtles cross the road

True! I stopped my car to help one cross the road a couple years back!

TPBM is NOT going to bed right now (unlike me). Goodnight!

[kelownagirl]

True! I stopped my car to help one cross the road a couple years back!

TPBM is NOT going to bed right now (unlike me). Goodnight!

True.

The person below me ran her bike into a parked car last week.

[mimitabby]

The person below me ran her bike into a parked car last week.

false

the person below me won't ride a bike without wearing padded shorts

[shootingstar]

True.

The person below me ran her bike into a parked car last week.

False. HOpe it remains ...false...or anything to do with a bike/car touching each other.

The person below just saw cherry blossom trees in their city this past weekend.

[Beane]

False. It's cold and raining here. We had a nice weekend but certainly no cherry blossoms!


The person below me personally (i.e. not the whole family/household) owns more than 3 bikes.

[maillotpois]

False. It's cold and raining here. We had a nice weekend but certainly no cherry blossoms!


The person below me personally (i.e. not the whole family/household) owns more than 3 bikes.

Oh yeah.

TPBM drives a manual transmission.

[Deanna]

Oh yeah.

TPBM drives a manual transmission.

TRUE!

TPBM has yet to file their taxes.

[salsabike]

True! Lord have mercy.

TPBM has AT LEAST two dresser drawers devoted to bike clothes.

[SadieKate]

Oh gawd, yes. Do I have to admit how many?

TPBM loves brussels sprouts.

[Wahine]

True!!! Especially leaved, lightly sauteed with lemon, spices and pistachios.

TPBM has had to replace a helmet in the last 6 months.

[Starfish]

TPBM has had to replace a helmet in the last 6 months.

False!

TPBM prefers steam to sauna.

[jobob]

TPBM prefers steam to sauna.

False ! Gimme a sauna any day. :)

TPBM likes wool jerseys.

[lph]

TPBM likes wool jerseys.

Tr..alse. I wear them when I "have to", when the weather's damp or I'll be out for a long time in changing conditions, because there's nothing that handles that quite as well as wool. But I prefer wicking synthetics.

TPBM likes listening to Louis Armstrong too! (That's what I'm doing right now - makes me happy :D )

[horsemom]

Not Armstrong, but Emerson Hart.....a little different!

TPBM has no real hair style, because it is too hard to have a 'hairstyle' and wear a helmet all the time.....

[bmccasland]

I'm not sure... when I walk out of my hairdressers, I have a fabulous hair style, then the next day after I wash it, there is no style. Hair in ponytail, with visor or helmet hair. Why is helmet hair bad? :confused:

TPBM can get through the morning without coffee.

[OakLeaf]

True! Three years ago my acupuncture doctor took me off coffee because of some very stubborn tendinitis I was having. Honestly I can't say I noticed the difference in the level of soft tissue inflammation, but I feel way healthier all around. Don't make me leave the house without my green tea though. ;)

TPBM sees sunshine out her window right now :)

[horsemom]

Oh man, don't take my coffee away!!!!

TPBM loves gardening...

[Jolt]

True...my roommate is actually the main person who does the gardening but I am learning from her and enjoy doing some of it too (which works out well because we're both busy and it's good to have two of us taking care of it!). I'm looking forward to all those fresh veggies this summer!

TPBM gets hyper if she drinks coffee.

[Blueberry]

TPBM gets hyper if she drinks coffee.

True! I turn into a shaking nervous wreck. But....I still drink it sometimes.

TPBM has does not like to wear high heels...

[Eden]

True! I turn into a shaking nervous wreck. But....I still drink it sometimes.

TPBM has does not like to wear high heels...

True! - nor do I like pointy toed shoes, and I believe those who insist that they are not uncomfortable must have oddly shaped feet or a higher tolerance for pain than I do.... (and I believe I have a very high tolerance for pain...)

TPBM takes yoga classes

[Jolt]

True! - nor do I like pointy toed shoes, and I believe those who insist that they are not uncomfortable must have oddly shaped feet or a higher tolerance for pain than I do.... (and I believe I have a very high tolerance for pain...)


My thoughts exactly...or the third option is that they're just full of it! As for taking yoga classes, false--just not my cup of tea. I'd rather take a good run, ride, hike or swim any day.

[HillSlugger]

TPBM takes yoga classes

False. I took an 8 week class two years ago and loved it. I've been meaning to do more ever since but still haven't. Haven't even used my "Yoga for Cyclists" DVD :(

TPBM pays someone to do their house cleaning

[mimitabby]

False, i do what is done myself because it's good exercise


TPBM Thinks a 50 mile ride is no big deal

[HillSlugger]

False. I've only done one 50 miler (and 2 40 milers) and it was a big deal.

TPBM doesn't get enough sleep

[Zen]

Not today , anyway. Usually more than enough though.

TPBM is afraid of snakes

[maillotpois]

Not today , anyway. Usually more than enough though.

TPBM is afraid of snakes

Not at all. Used to have one as a pet.

TPBM has a food allergy.

[SouthernBelle]

False. I am allergic to some soaps though.

TPBM lives south of the equator

[bluebug32]

False. I am allergic to some soaps though.

TPBM lives south of the equator

False....but I've visited Ecuador/ Galapagos

TPBM should be working, but is instead surfing TE right now

[Blueberry]

TPBM should be working, but is instead surfing TE right now

Yep. Definitely should. This is what happens when one has a job one does not like.

TPBM has been on a bike tour.

[violette]

No, but would love to go to france and try a TdF route.

TPBM went to watch TdF

[maillotpois]

No, but would love to go to france and try a TdF route.

TPBM went to watch TdF

Yup. Twice!

TPBM lives near the water.

[bmccasland]

TPBM has been on a bike tour.

TRUE! Have been on 4 MS Tour-for-the-Cure rides.
Lives near water - also TRUW. I'm in New Orleans, my office is ON the Mississippi River levee. OK, so technically my house is 3 miles inland, but it's built on what used to be swamp.

TPBM has rafted down a river - lazy or whitewater.

[F8th637]

TPBM has rafted down a river - lazy or whitewater.

True to both a lazy river and the New River!

TPBM has kite-surfed before!

[salsabike]

False, but I just saw a bunch of people doing it at Juno Beach last week and thought it looked like a total blast.

TPBM has climbed a mountain that is higher than 10,000 feet.

[maillotpois]

False, but I just saw a bunch of people doing it at Juno Beach last week and thought it looked like a total blast.

TPBM has climbed a mountain that is higher than 10,000 feet.

Yup. Several times.

TPBM lives near the water.

[imdeanna]

Yup. Several times.

TPBM lives near the water.

True!! Columbia River

TPBM is still in their Jammies

[HillSlugger]

Nope. Been up since 5:30.

TPBM is ready for lunch

[Blueberry]

TPBM is ready for lunch

Oh yeah. Been ready since 9:00.

TPBM is traveling this weekend.

[Starfish]

TPBM is traveling this weekend.

False!

TPBM races TTs.

[indysteel]

TPBM races TTs.

False. I wouldn't mind trying though.

TPBM is known to talk to her bike.

[HillSlugger]

TPBM is known to talk to her bike.
False, but I talk to myself while on the bike (which one is weirder?)

TPBM started her own business

[tulip]

False, but I talk to myself while on the bike (which one is weirder?)

TPBM started her own business

Kindof! I've joined my brother and father in a consulting business. I do get to work from home! (plug: sarverhousinggroup.com, for all your affordable housing needs)

TPBM rides a red bike.

[bikerz]

Nope! But it has red bar tape and a red cassette hub!

TPBM can change a CAR tire!

[Flybye]

Yep - I can and have.

TPBM is behind on getting their laundry done.

[oxysback]

Yep - I can and have.

TPBM is behind on getting their laundry done.

False! I actually have it folded and in drawers, too. Are you impressed??

TPBM has performed a musical number in public.

[bmccasland]

TPBM has performed a musical number in public.

True! Played flute and piccalo in High School, and played many a concert, and participated in band competitions, solo & ensemble competitions, etc. Now I probably couldn't even get a proper note out of a flute.

TPBM - is possessed by more than one member of the TE Fur Family

[imdeanna]

TPBM - is possessed by more than one member of the TE Fur Family

TE Fur Family?? (I'm a newbie around these parts...so forgive me but what is "TE" Fur family??) Animals? or "Team Estrogen" Fur Family? (which can be construed in many different ways) LOL ;)

If animals...TRUE....very very TRUE ;) (a dog...2 cats...house Bunny...and 3 hermit crabs)


TPBM loves to EBAY!!

[indysteel]

False, but I talk to myself while on the bike (which one is weirder?)

Talking to the bike is weirder in my book, but I say that as someone to talks both to her bike and to herself. I don't have conversations with my bike, but I often find myself saying hello to it or apologizing if the weather prevents "us" from riding. Strange, I know......

[mimitabby]

and the person below you??

[short cut sally]

True, I love to go on Ebay..i've gotten some great deals on there.

TPBM has a pond near their house.

[katluvr]

False, no pond near...but the Bay across the street.

TPBM has cried on her bike during a rough ride/climb.:(

[indysteel]

False, no pond near...but the Bay across the street.

TPBM has cried on her bike during a rough ride/climb.:(

True. But not from a rough ride/climb. Boy troubles. Sigh.....

TPBM puts more miles on her bike than on her car.

[indigoiis]

This year, so far, it is true. Although my husband put more miles on his car, and for one of the trips, I was in it.

But for regular commuting and errands, yes, more miles on the bike.


The person below me might be expecting...

[oxysback]

The person below me might be expecting...

Definately FALSE!! LOL

TPBM has ridden in a hot air balloon.

[imdeanna]

Definately FALSE!! LOL

TPBM has ridden in a hot air balloon.

False....but would LOVE to!!

TPBM Has had surgery within the last year

[Deanna]

Definately FALSE!! LOL

TPBM has ridden in a hot air balloon.


True, but it was tethered.

TPBM has seen a whale breach

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

FALSE FALSE. Haven't had surgery, haven't seen a whale breach. :D

The person below me would rather go for a bike ride than have s*x. ;)

[katluvr]

True, right before I laid back down in the boat to keep from hurling over the side!:(

TPBM is heading home for a ride right now:o

[Pax]

False, I'm stuck at work for another hour and then have to go help my mom with some stuff


TPBM is a master gardener

[Andrea]

False, but I do live in the gardener's house on a nice-sized piece of property!

TPBM owns a terrier

[imdeanna]

True, right before I laid back down in the boat to keep from hurling over the side!:(



That is a pretty funny answer to the last comment!! (the person below me would rather ride her bike than have s*x) :eek: LOL.....is s*x really THAT bad for you??? LOL :D


True ...My Reggie is an Airedale Mix!

TPBM has dated outside her race

[Pax]

That is a pretty funny answer to the last comment!! (the person below me would rather ride her bike than have s*x) :eek: LOL.....is s*x really THAT bad for you??? LOL :D


True ...My Reggie is an Airedale Mix!

TPBM has dated outside her race

True, my eighth grade crush and all around good guy. :D

TPBM is happy.

[mimitabby]

true, at the moment

TPBM secretly desires a titanium bike

[Tiffany]

False ... I really desire a full carbon bike. :)

TPBM likes scary movies.

[imdeanna]

False ... I really desire a full carbon bike. :)

TPBM likes scary movies.

False...I used to love them...but now that I'm older..and no longer 'invincible' they really FREAK me out!!!!

TPBM Looooongs for a nice romantic night out.....ALL planned by their S/O!!

[kiwi girl]

TPBM Looooongs for a nice romantic night out.....ALL planned by their S/O!!


So true - especially since it is her birthday on Monday

TPBM has a graduate degree

[HillSlugger]

So true - especially since it is her birthday on Monday

TPBM has a graduate degree

True! PhD in molecular biology.

TPBM wears contact lenses

[Pax]

True! PhD in molecular biology.

TPBM wears contact lenses

False, my eyes are dry dry dry, contacts stick like glue.

TPBM is over 6 feet tall

[maillotpois]

False, my eyes are dry dry dry, contacts stick like glue.

TPBM is over 6 feet tall

False. a mere 5'8".

TPBM has a motorcycle license. :D

[latelatebloomer]

False! 5'5" if I've been doing yoga often enough...

TPBM puts on music and dances with wild abandon when no one else is home.

(WHOOPS, ANOTHER DOUBLE. no motorcycle license)

[imdeanna]

False! 5'5" if I've been doing yoga often enough...

TPBM puts on music and dances with wild abandon when no one else is home.

(WHOOPS, ANOTHER DOUBLE. no motorcycle license)


False...but I can head bang in my car like NO-ONE'S business!!! :D

TPBM has a MYSPACE page

[Pax]

False...but I can head bang in my car like NO-ONE'S business!!! :D

TPBM has a MYSPACE page

False - I don't even know how to find myspace. :p

TPBM loves brussel sprouts

[mimitabby]

True, i love brussels sprouts

TPBM doesn't shave her legs

[imdeanna]

True, i love brussels sprouts

TPBM doesn't shave her legs

True & False...False in the summer, but that's what keeps me warm in the winter!! :p

TPBM likes to Fish

[makbike]

I love to fish!

TPBM enjoys watching John Wayne movies.

[cyclinnewbie]

True. Sometimes I even wish I could put Margaritas in it! NOt really...I save those for later.

The person after me knows every John Denver song by heart.

[Pax]

True. Sometimes I even wish I could put Margaritas in it! NOt really...I save those for later.

The person after me knows every John Denver song by heart.

True! :p


TPBM LOVES to sing karaoke

[Trekhawk]

True! :p


TPBM LOVES to sing karaoke

False!
I can not sing so I would not subject others to it.

TPBM has their pilots licence

[Pika]

No pilot's license- but I am licensed for all sorts of other things:)

The PBMe has ridden a scooter.

[Eden]

True - I even used to own a little Yamaha, but it was stolen, driven until it ran out of gas then trashed as they couldn't open the tank (key locked and they were not so bright...) but hey the insurance check financed more than 1/2 of my race bike!

TPBM can cook Thai food

[HillSlugger]

I've never tried cooking Thai, but I'm pretty good with Chinese.

TPBM likes to water ski

[makbike]

It has been many years since I went water skiing but I had a blast when I did.

TPBM has taken a hot air balloon ride.

[latelatebloomer]

i do! i do! i do! even on pizza!!!!

TPBM has eaten the worm in the tequila bottle.

[Mr. Bloom]

False:I've never eaten the worm - can't stand tequila

TPBM is taller than me (5'6")

[horsemom]

That would be me!!! 5'9"

TPBM lives with the love of their life....

[Blueberry]

TPBM lives with the love of their life....

I do! I married my high school sweetheart. We were together all the way through college, got married and he's now been through law school and (nearly) 5 years of practice (eek, has it been that long?!).

TPBM likes sushi.

[maillotpois]

I do! I married my high school sweetheart. We were together all the way through college, got married and he's now been through law school and (nearly) 5 years of practice (eek, has it been that long?!).

TPBM likes sushi.

True! Love sushi.

TPBM has at least one dog.

[horsemom]

Me again. Both aging fellows that go almost every where with me--work, to the gym, to races. One hairy 75 pound mix and one Springer Spaniel. I am just starting to think about another......

TPBM loves horses....

[Brandi]

true and false....I am deathly allergic to horses (Hate) but I love to ride them and find them amazing!


The person below me love's to read?

[oxysback]

true and false....I am deathly allergic to horses (Hate) but I love to ride them and find them amazing!


The person below me love's to read?

True!

TPBM knows what balut is and has eaten some.

[Brandi]

Nonononono false yucky! Had to answer that one!
Pbm like's to garden?

[salsabike]

True, and have spent ridiculous amounts of money on interesting and unusual flowering plants, since eaten by either the contractor, or better yet, the landscaper.

TPBM sings silly songs to her cats/dogs, and at least one other person has HEARD the silly songs.

[Zen]

Guilty, but no one has heard me

TPBM owns a pair of crocs

[kiwi girl]

Guilty, but no one has heard me

TPBM owns a pair of crocs

True

TPBM goes cycling with their signficant other

[HoosierGiant]

TPBM goes cycling with their signficant other

Absolutely!

TPBM homeschools their child/children.

[kelownagirl]

Absolutely!

TPBM homeschools their child/children.

Nope, but I teach 24 that belong to other people. :)

TPBM is going to bed early for a change!

[madscot13]

true but only because this person has to wake up early for a meeting.


TPBM has hitchhiked more than 5 miles

[Deanna]

true but only because this person has to wake up early for a meeting.


TPBM has hitchhiked more than 5 miles


False, never hitchhiked in my life.

TPBM still has secret crushes on movie stars

[jesvetmed]

This is fun to read!

TPBM still has secret crushes on movie stars


FALSE... now if we are talking singer... hmmm!

TPBM has put CLOTHING on their dog!

[crazycanuck]

i'm not putting clohting on me doggie!!! *snort*

TPBM knows where Gallipolli is

[NbyNW]

False -- no dog, and wouldn't if I had one . . .

TBPM talks to her plants.

[jesvetmed]

Only as I dust their leaves! And apologize for ignoring them so often!

TPBM.. was a STRAIGHT "A" high school student.

[LoriO]

False, very false!!!! LOL!!


The Person Below Me:

Has never traveled outside the United States.

[Velobambina]

False. Plenty of work-related travel abroad.

TPBM can surf!

[Pax]

False. Plenty of work-related travel abroad.

TPBM can surf!
Semi true - I love to surf...but do it VERY badly. :p


TPBM gets regular massages

[OakLeaf]

TPBM gets regular massages

Not really regular - usually two or three a year.

TPBM has children.

[tulip]

Not really regular - usually two or three a year.

TPBM has children.

False!

TPBM speaks another language (other than her native language)

[bmccasland]

TPBM speaks another language (other than her native language)

True, French

TPBM prefers wine over beer

[Bron]

True, but it's a close competition.

TPBM plays a musical instrument.

[madscot13]

true, well sort of, guitar


the person below me, is buying or has bought a new bike this year

[Deborajen]

True, but for my son & not for me. Giant OCR2 - he loves it!

Person below me likes to bake cookies.

Deb

[katluvr]

True, but for my son & not for me. Giant OCR2 - he loves it!

Person below me likes to bake cookies.

TRUE! I love to bake cookie AND eat them, so I reserve the temptation to the holidays!

TPBM is a blonde

[indysteel]

.



False. My hair's about as dark brown as it comes (well, with the help of my colorist to hide the gray!).

TPBM plays an instrument.

[HoosierGiant]

TPBM plays an instrument.

True -- flute

TPBM color coordinates their jerseys with their bike.

[cyclinnewbie]

True -- flute

TPBM color coordinates their jerseys with their bike.


Well, sorta true. While I haven't coordinated my jerseys to my bike, I have coordinated my shoes to my bike. I was worried that I would appear a bit too "girlie" if I have coordinating jerseys/bike as I have a pink and black bike lol.

TPBM is addicted to coffee.

[cyclinnewbie]

BTW I play flute too, albeit VERY poorly!! I played for years and years as a kid, and gave it up in my early 20's when I had kids. I'm now just getting ready to start violin lessons...always wanted to play, so now I'm just gonna do it!

[maillotpois]

Well, sorta true. While I haven't coordinated my jerseys to my bike, I have coordinated my shoes to my bike. I was worried that I would appear a bit too "girlie" if I have coordinating jerseys/bike as I have a pink and black bike lol.

TPBM is addicted to coffee.

Is one five shot latte a day an addiction?

TPMB has overindulged on tequila.

[kelownagirl]

True. :rolleyes: (but not for years)

TPBM would like to go back to bed now.

[SouthernBelle]

False. I would like to go for a ride. Or to the nursery to pick out flowers.

TPBM wants to pick out flowers too!

[Starfish]

TPBM wants to pick out flowers too!

Would like to, but lacks the time to.

TPBM has had some "work" done.

[HoosierGiant]

TPBM has had some "work" done.

False.

TPBM has been known to eat brownies for breakfast.

[HillSlugger]

Mmm...brownies...for breakfast? Sure!

TPBM likes cold pizza

[Pax]

TPBM likes cold pizza

True, at least when I was younger and it didn't give me killer heartburn! ;)


TPBM plays softball

[Trek420]

No. If there are balls involved I'm truly awful at it. I used to play a mean game of pool but I'm out of practice. Softball, basketball, football, soccer .... I'm truly awful at team sports. :( I throw like a girl (no offense meant to any grrls on the board) unless I'm throwing you then I throw pretty well :D 2nd degree black belt in Aikido, have trained since oh about '79.

TPBM will be late to work if TPBM plays this game.

[HoosierGiant]

TPBM will be late to work if TPBM plays this game.

Work? I lie on the sofa all day eating bon-bons and watching sopa operas. NOT!

TPBM has run at least one marathon.

[Pax]

TPBM has run at least one marathon.

BWAAA HAAAAAA...I'm laughing so hard I think I hurt myself. That would be a false.


TPBM has a PHD

[csr1210]

TPBM has a PHD

Nope -

TPBM would like to go back to school

Christy

[imdeanna]

BWAAA HAAAAAA...I'm laughing so hard I think I hurt myself. That would be a false.



Ok..that is just FUNNY right there!!!!!


back to the last question of : TPBM would like to go back to school

True!! as long as it included full room and board!

TPBM is LOOKING forward to an awesome SUN filled Weekend!!

[mimitabby]

Ok..that is just FUNNY right there!!!!!


back to the last question of : TPBM would like to go back to school

True!! as long as it included full room and board!

TPBM is LOOKING forward to an awesome SUN filled Weekend!!

True!

TPBM has owned a goat or two...

[Pax]

TPBM has owned a goat or two...

False...but I have milked goats.

TPBM enjoys meditating

[SadieKate]

True! While flyfishing . . .

TPBM likes New York style cheesecake for breakfast and will send SK an Eli's cheesecake so she can try it. :)

[bluebug32]

True! While flyfishing . . .

TPBM likes New York style cheesecake for breakfast and will send SK an Eli's cheesecake so she can try it. :)

False....I don't know where to find it...can I send something else? :p

TPBM always matches her jersey and her socks

[Brandi]

False, I just throw on what's there!
tpbm has traveled to an exotic land?

[Eden]

False - since I always wear team kit these days (well, while cycling at least) my socks are the only outlet for my funky soul.... the weirder the better. My favs are pink flamingos and the ones with koi on them

(jeez gotta be fast) - is Japan exotic enough? I've been to England, Japan, Spain, France, Italy, Canada and the US Virgin Islands

TPBM is allergic to shellfish

[oxysback]

False....I don't know where to find it...can I send something else? :p

TPBM always matches her jersey and her socks

True...most of the time!

TPBM is reading this at work when there are other things she should be doing.

[OakLeaf]

TPMB has overindulged on tequila.

Not since that one time in college when I walked home, still drunk, in someone else's pajamas with no idea how I'd gotten into them.

That was 31 years ago and I still haven't done a shot of tequila since.

TPBM kisses their pet(s) on the mouth.

[HillSlugger]

TPBM is reading this at work when there are other things she should be doing.

Absolutely true!

TPBM is going out with friends tonight

[Duck on Wheels]

I don't know about always, but I do have a couple of coordinated sets. By which I mean -- don't "Impeach Bush" socks go with everything? ;)

SK - Can't send you a cake, but I do have the recipe if you wan't it.

TPBM is horsing around on TE while "working" overtime.

(boy, I must type slow! multiple rounds between me starting and posting!)

[Brandi]

shoot not fast enough! No not tonight! We are supposed to find out how much we owe tax wise so I probably won't be going out for a while!
TPBM has eaten a bug on purpose before?

[katluvr]

Absolutely true!

TPBM is going out with friends tonight

I wanted to answer teh "reading this at work" cuz it is SOOOOOOOOO TRUE
But back to the real question at hand...

False, not going out w/ friend tonight. But I have a hair appt and will look FABULOUS when I am done and SHOULD go out with friends tonight.

TPBM has a pink bike:o

[katluvr]

Yeah this is like who can type the quickest.

Ok now I must return to WORK email!:(

[bmccasland]

Reading at work, true
Has a pink bike - False. Mine's red

TPBM is going for an afternoon ride, inspite of the weather

[cyclinnewbie]

Reading at work, true
Has a pink bike - False. Mine's red

TPBM is going for an afternoon ride, inspite of the weather

Youbetcha!!

TPBM is dealing with a few lousy pounds that she really wants to lose but can't seem to do it because she's in love with nachos and chocolate (oh wait...that's me...)

[HoosierGiant]

TPBM is dealing with a few lousy pounds that she really wants to lose but can't seem to do it because she's in love with nachos and chocolate.

True, true, true!! Nachos and Snickers bars, Tootsie Rolls, M&Ms, Reese's PB Cups...

TPBM loves to watch the Indianapolis Colts play football.

[imdeanna]

True, true, true!! Nachos and Snickers bars, Tootsie Rolls, M&Ms, Reese's PB Cups...

TPBM loves to watch the Indianapolis Colts play football.

I would love to watch Horsey's play football!!! (ooo...not the right type of colt?) lol..then I guess answer is really False! :)

TPBM hates to watch reality shows

[bluebug32]

True, true, true!! Nachos and Snickers bars, Tootsie Rolls, M&Ms, Reese's PB Cups...

TPBM loves to watch the Indianapolis Colts play football.

False. I don't watch any football (but I do have tons of family in Indy)

TPBM thinks Bob Roll is insanely annoying as a TDF commentator

[maillotpois]

False. I don't watch any football (but I do have tons of family in Indy)

TPBM thinks Bob Roll is insanely annoying as a TDF commentator


False! I love him!

TBPM rides a Trek.

[Blueberry]

True! I ride (among others) a Trek 520.

TPBM has short hair.

[Pax]

True! I ride (among others) a Trek 520.

TPBM has short hair.

True, very short.

TPBM wears make-up while she rides

[bmccasland]

TPBM wears make-up while she rides

FALSE - or not unless it was on my face earlier in the day. And lately I haven't been wearing makeup to the office either.

TPBM has attended more than 5 schools prior to graduating from High School. As in 5 different towns/states/countries.

[HillSlugger]

TPBM hates to watch reality shows

Can't let this go by unanswered!

I've been known to watch a few of the early (funny) rounds of American Idol, but I hate reality TV.

TPBM loves to watch reality TV shows

[Blueberry]

TPBM wears make-up while she rides

Nope - generally don't wear it!

False - Attended only 2 schools prior to high school (1 elementary & 1 middle. 2 high schools).

False - I abhor reality tv.

TPBM wears contacts.

Edited: Whoops. I was slow. I think I caught up.;)

[Pax]

TPBM has attended more than 5 schools prior to graduating from High School. As in 5 different towns/states/countries.

True, 15 total.


TPBM can type really fast! :p

[bluebug32]

True, 15 total.


TPBM can type really fast! :p

True and false depending if I've had coffee or not:p

TPBM prefers Sram to Shimano

[maillotpois]

True and false depending if I've had coffee or not:p

TPBM prefers Sram to Shimano

Well I guess. I am actually a Campy person.

TPBM prefers road to mountain.

[Blueberry]

TPBM prefers road to mountain.

True! I'm too scared of logs and rocks:rolleyes:

TPBM likes to kayak.

[MM_QFC!]

Well I guess. I am actually a Campy person.

TPBM prefers road to mountain.


True - roadie thru and thru.


TPBM loves to whoop and holler on downhills!

[Andrea]

False- I like to throw everyone off & do it going uphill. For some reason I feel very Bob Roll-esque when I do it :D

On that same note- TPBM loves Bobke!

[imdeanna]

True - roadie thru and thru.


TPBM loves to whoop and holler on downhills!

False (for now) I'm still a newbie...downhills still scare me! but I Whooped and Hollored when I reached the TOP of a BIG hill!!! (the one Wahine told me was the 'last' one.....uh huh....right...don't ever believe her!!) :D

TPBM has met another member of TE for a ride!

[MM_QFC!]

False (for now) I'm still a newbie...downhills still scare me! but I Whooped and Hollored when I reached the TOP of a BIG hill!!! (the one Wahine told me was the 'last' one.....uh huh....right...don't ever believe her!!) :D

TPBM has met another member of TE for a ride!

True and it was a nice, easy, short ride with Wahine herself even!

TPBM has very particular snack habits on the road.

[bluebug32]

False- I like to throw everyone off & do it going uphill. For some reason I feel very Bob Roll-esque when I do it :D

On that same note- TPBM loves Bobke!

False. Haha...I just can't deal with his tooor dee France style. But, he was a great cyclist!

TPBM has called in sick to go for a ride

[Brandi]

Nope being that I am my own boss i can just go!
TPBM has a huge shoe collection?

[bluebug32]

Nope being that I am my own boss i can just go!
TPBM has a huge shoe collection?

True

TPBM has more pets than people in her house

[mimitabby]

true 3 cats 2 people

TPBM won't eat fast food

[Cindyloo]

true 3 cats 2 people

TPBM won't eat fast food

False! I will on occasion!

TPBM owns a pair of crocs.

[Brandi]

True! Red one's. But my favorite shoe's right now are my Keen's Newports OMG! They are so wonderful!
TPBM love's to cook!

[bluebug32]

True! Red one's. But my favorite shoe's right now are my Keen's Newports OMG! They are so wonderful!
TPBM love's to cook!

True!

TPBM met their sig other through biking

[MM_QFC!]

True!

TPBM met their sig other through biking

True!


TPBM - arm warmers or long sleeves?

[HoosierGiant]

TPBM - arm warmers or long sleeves?

Long sleeves -- mainly because I only own a few long-sleeve, winter-weight jerseys and a gazillion sleeveless jerseys -- not a short-sleeved one in the bunch.

TPBM still hasn't found a saddle they love.

[indysteel]

TPBM still hasn't found a saddle they love.

False. I'm partial to my Terry Butterfly Tri Gel.

In keeping with last question: TPBM has found a pair of cycling shorts that they love.

[bluebug32]

Long sleeves -- mainly because I only own a few long-sleeve, winter-weight jerseys and a gazillion sleeveless jerseys -- not a short-sleeved one in the bunch.

TPBM still hasn't found a saddle they love.

True - I was in lust for awhile, but then my butt got sore and it jut wasn't to be

TPBM has been chased by a dog on her road bike

[Tiffany]

TPBM has been chased by a dog on her road bike
True ... on more than one occasion unfortunately.

TPBM has finished a century ride.