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marni
05-03-2012, 01:08 PM
after a horrific drive from Houston to New Orleans that literally took 10 hours thanks to the sudden closinbg of all east bound traffic on the interstate, having to be part of a cross country convoy of trucks and autos follow the less than adequate detour signs through the countryside on two lane no shoulder roads, at three miles an hour to cover 20 miles so we could get back onto the interstate, and a horrific , rain like a cow pissing down on a flat river rock, flash bang thunderstorm from Baton Rouge to New Orleans and fighting the jazz festival crowds through the French Quarter to get to the starting hotel,i I have spent an enjoyable day meeting the other 29 ladies doing the ride, including my sister who I haven't seen for several years. Tomorrow we ride and I will do the whole ride in celebrate my first year of chemo therapy and survival after breast cancer and a mastectomy last spring.

There is a rumor that there might even be some tail winds! but it will be enough for me if yesterdays storm was not an omen of things to come.

Tri Girl
05-03-2012, 01:13 PM
Good luck, Marni!! I'm SO glad that you're doing this ride. If you're able, please take lots of pics and share with us along the way (or at the very least, give us a detailed trip report when you get back).
Have a blast and enjoy your celebration!!! :)

redrhodie
05-03-2012, 02:31 PM
Hope the bike ride is better than the car ride!

Good on you, Marni. You're going to rock it.

Crankin
05-03-2012, 02:37 PM
I can't wait to hear about it!

indysteel
05-03-2012, 03:43 PM
Have a fun and safe journey, marni. I look forward to hearing all about it!

OakLeaf
05-03-2012, 04:46 PM
Have fun! What a great way to celebrate.

Catrin
05-03-2012, 04:55 PM
Have a wonderful trip, and it is so good that you get to see your sister as well. A great way to celebrate and we look forward to hearing about it all!

roguedog
05-03-2012, 10:07 PM
Whew.. long drive.

Enjoy your ride and your time. That sounded like a hella cool tour. I'm envious.

rubysoho
05-04-2012, 03:25 AM
Wow! Good luck and I hope you do have a nice tailwind! Please update us when/if you can.

Bike Writer
05-08-2012, 09:31 PM
Congratulations on your choice of celebrating your milestone! Miles of smiles to you.