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[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Knotted- tell us all the details about what you had done to Flossie!!! I want to know!! :p And what kind of new stem??

And Mimi- Wonderful mother thing you did, he must be so thrilled, both with his bike AND his mother! Now, any plan on how to keep the brand new bike from being stolen? :o

[mimitabby]

I bought him a Kryptonite Mini and had it installed onto the bike; then; I also suggested he use a cable lock with it AND to NOT leave it on campus overnight.

Good enough?

[snapdragen]

I bought him a Kryptonite Mini and had it installed onto the bike; then; I also suggested he use a cable lock with it AND to NOT leave it on campus overnight.

Good enough?

Add a trailer with a guard dog? :p

[mimitabby]

no dog, sorry.

the cats would not really be impressed.

[snapdragen]

no dog, sorry.

the cats would not really be impressed.

Oooh -- guard cats!!

[KnottedYet]

I got my beloved Flossie back!
(and got to see Mimi and meet her charming son and see his new bike)

Flossie's new goodies:

New stem - Nitto Technomic 80mm reach
New headset - threaded Shimano 105
New brake and shifter cables (to fit the new stem)

haven't been able to ride her, though I did adjust the bar rotation, stem rise, and fix the seat height. Won't get to go for a ride until I come back from SF.

I missed my bike! Good to have her back.

BTW: they managed to save her lavender bartape.

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

New stem - Nitto Technomic 80mm reach

I missed my bike! Good to have her back.

BTW: they managed to save her lavender bartape.

Amazing that they saved the bar tape! Is the new stem shorter or longer than the old one? Or is it some other difference instead?

I know what you mean about missing your bike- I was in torture when I had to leave my bike for 3 days to get some spokes replaced...TORTURE i tell you!! :cool:

Mimi, hard to tell- I don't know those mini-kryptos and hopefully he will buy a really THICK cable. But the biggest thing I think definitely is not leaving it outside overnight. No way, bring it in every time for the night. Good luck for the Boy & Bike!!

[mimitabby]

I got my beloved Flossie back!
(and got to see Mimi and meet her charming son and see his new bike)
.

that's a charming SINGLE son who will be a teaching assistant at the UW starting in September with medical, dental and vision coverage. (Thanks for your kind words, Knot)

[KnottedYet]

It's more rise and less reach.

(225mm rise total, 80 mm reach)

So I'm more upright.

I'm also pretty exhausted. Working extra hours to cover my day off. I'm beat.

Edit: He is charming! He was parking his truck as I was loading Flossie into my car, and I hollered how I liked his new bike, and he came right up and introduced himself and shook my hand! Very charming nice guy! (Hey, all you single gals... pay attention!)

[crazycanuck]

wwwwweeeeee :)

Just passing on a smile to you ladies..:)

have a good afternoon/evening depending on what hemisphere you're on.

C

[LBTC]

Hey, ladies!

You all just keep me grinning away! Thank you!

Keep going - you're heading in such great directions!

I'm just happy I had enough energy to make a nice dinner of roast chicken with sauteed veggies & mashed potatoes; and to pay bills. Almost a normal amount of energy, and a pretty minor level of discomfort. Could something be working?

Well, now, I must go pick a picture to send to all my picture recipients. Probably another spring flower. I love this time of year!! :p

Happy evening, morning, packing, working, mothering and everything else you're doing right now!

Hugs and butterflies,
~T~

[roguedog]

Woo hoo.... flying high

Celebrated a friend 40th tonight..

Glass of Albarino

Couple glasses of St Innocent Pinot (93)

Couple glasses of 92 Opus One

Good Kobe filet mignon and a lovely, lovely souffle and chocolate taster and mango cream cream puffsw/ chocolate dripping and cotton candy!!

happy happy...until i see the bill :)


i don't think i'm gonna make spin class in the morning....:D

[snapdragen]

Yum roguedog - where'd you go?

[chickwhorips]

ooohhh those mango cream puffs w/chocolate sound sooooo good!

LBTC how's the pup?

mimi glad your son got a new bike.

knot glad you got flossie back!

[LBTC]

CWR - thanks for asking. 'Cuda's toe is finally looking like it is healing! He's still in the collar most of the time, but has often been very good when having a break from it under supervision (i.e. not licking). Yay! We missed their walk last night what with roasting a chicken and all - we definitely have to take them out tonight!

Have a wonderful day everyone!!

Hugs & Butterflies,
~T~

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

It's more rise and less reach.

(225mm rise total, 80 mm reach)

So I'm more upright.

Sweet.

[roguedog]

Hey Snap.

Ok..here's my review if anyone's interested.

Went to Alexander's Steakhouse. Across from TGIF's near Vallco.

Swanky place. Great wait staff.. course maybe they were nice cuz I invited them to taste the wine with us :)

Very interesting place. All the appetizers have Japanese influence. Like we had Hamachi shooters which were good but I think I liked the crab and crackers best.

Great place to go if you want to max out your credit card :) and give your friend's thrifty husband a heart attack.

They've got Beluga caviar on the menu and Japanese Kobe beef. Overall experience was much nicer than Forbes Mill. Just things were better done, menu was more rounded, better wine, more refined but down to earth wait staff.

Hmm.. though.. not sure it beat Boboquivari's in-bone filet though... Didn't think anything else at Bobo's was that great but man.. that filet was good...

However, that souffle was to die for...

[snapdragen]

I suspected it might be Alexander's. I haven't been there yet - maybe once the elusive promotion becomes something other than a wish and a promise.

[KnottedYet]

San Francisco! (well, ok, east bay)

It is warm and sunny and blue sky and the air smells like spring and eucalyptus. Just standing out on the patio for a few minutes I saw two hummingbirds.

Coffee and pancakes for b'fast. Maybe a field trip to Rivendell or another bike shop after the construction dudes come to estimate how many millions of $$ Trek needs to spend to fix her kitchen.

Ooops, gotta go! See y'all later!

[Bikingmomof3]

Knot and Trek- have a great day. :)

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

It is warm and sunny and blue sky and the air smells like spring and eucalyptus. Just standing out on the patio for a few minutes I saw two hummingbirds.
Coffee and pancakes for b'fast. Maybe a field trip to Rivendell or another bike shop....

OK, this sounds pretty close to Heaven!
Hey you two ENJOY. :p :p :p

[KnottedYet]

We made our pilgrimage.

Rivendell Secret: Grant rides a Specialized mtb to work! (we were admiring his bar-bag and another employee told us it was his bike)

To begin at the beginning...

We tried to find their address from the website. Not much luck there, so Trek called them. She was told they don't post the addy so they can keep the "riff raff" away. Like those Mondonico riders. I was given special dispensation because I ride a Waterford, and Waterford makes Riv's "A. Homer Hilson" bike. :D

In my little Riv fantasies, I pictured a weather-beaten barn on some sunny California hillside filled with bikes and bags and wool clothes. A mechanic or two sitting under a tree outside eating lunch. Something bucolic like that.

In reality Riv is in two big garages (with roll up garage doors) in a big industrial building full of garages behind a bakery outlet. We knew we'd found the right place as we saw 10 or so bikes out leaning on walls and the fence and in a rack. One garage is the bike mechanics zone, the other is the show-room. Beautiful bikes and bags and woolly clothes and books and other goodies! We looked around, chatted a bit (they offered to let us ride some bikes), got a catalog, and walked over to a restaurant they recommended for lunch. We read the catalog, discussed what we'd seen, and made plans for some wild and crazy purchases!

Those Salukis sure are nice bikes...
Hah! No, that's not what we bought! I bought a pair of Riv's wonderful MUSA pants (size M fit me, but I got size L as they were more comfortable and were looser in the thighs for biking). I'm not a nylon fan, but these pants are GREAT. They are actually cooler than the cotton capris I was wearing. They do make swish noises as I walk, though. And lemme tell ya what Trek bought! This goddess among women, this paragon of bike-geekitude, this jewel in the crown of TD, she bought a bar bag and GOT ONE FOR ME, TOO!!!! whoa. That's love, baby! http://www.rivbike.com/webalog/baggage_racks/20128.html We have matching canvas ones.

We met an Ibex woolweenie while we were there. I was wearing Ibex, which intrigued one of the guys working there. Another customer came in wearing a polo that looked like Ibex fabric, but I was too distracted by goodies to pay him more attention. The Riv guy spotted the Ibex logo on the customer's polo and hollered. So we had some Ibex bonding at Rivendell.

Now if Riv would make some MUSA pants out of wool...

[Bikingmomof3]

Popping in for a quick hello. :) As I thought, I shall be spending the day in the rain :( watching a track meet. My DS#1 does the "long" distance events, which makes sense since his true love is Cross Country running. Anyway, in a 6 hour meet, yes, somehow this one is 6 hours ,:confused: my child will be running for approximately 3.5 minutes, shorter if he PRs.

Last night was a family movie night. We watched Danny Kaye in The Court Jester. The boys went to bed and DH and I foolishly stayed up to watch a second movie. I only say foolishly because I need more sleep then the 5 hours I received. The rain should keep me awake, right? :p We watched a British movie, Kinky Boots, which was based on a real boot company of aforementioned name. I did enjoy it, but did not find it quite as funny as my SIL did who recommened it. I thought the movie had wonderful messages throughout and a great ending.

I hope everyone stays warm and dry today. Wishing everyone a fantastic day! Time to run. :)

[DebW]

Knot and Trek, sounds like a great time at Rivendell. I've decided that today is my day to visit Harris Cyclery (the Rivendell of the East?) and buy 3-speed parts.

[mimitabby]

Knot, thanks for the Riv report! The info about Grant's bbike is priceless.
(How did you find out?)

It would have been fun to be surrounded by those particular bikes.

I didn't like the picture of the bike bag, it was hard to see (maybe it's because my eyes aren't focussing yet) i will have to see it in person, i am sure it is
really cool.

oh, gee, and DebW is going to Harris bike?!!

LBTC glad your dog's toe is finally healing!

Speaking of movies, we saw "On a clear day" the other night about a guy
(IRISH?) who swims the English Channel. The accent was so difficult for us
to understand that my husband finally remarked; "this is like watching an italian movie but with no subtitles.." it was a good movie, at least.

[Bruno28]

Speaking of movies, we saw "On a clear day" the other night about a guy
(IRISH?) who swims the English Channel. The accent was so difficult for us
to understand that my husband finally remarked; "this is like watching an italian movie but with no subtitles.." it was a good movie, at least.


Eh, that would be Scottish:D

And while I'm here

Happy Birthday Margo49!!!

[roguedog]

Hey.. happy bday margo...! What a lovely spring day it is here to celebrate it!

[mimitabby]

They were speaking Scottish?! wow! I had no idea it was such a strong accent.

Then two nights ago we watched Strictly Ballroom, which is Australian, and we marvelled at how much easier it was to understand in comparison.
(On a clear day was the better of the two)

[Trek420]

Knot, thanks for the Riv report! The info about Grant's bbike is priceless.
(How did you find out?)

Mimi, one of the employees told us "That's Grants bike".

What got me about the bag is the front pocket. Yeah, I'm shallow. The blurb in the catalog was something about it being the perfect place for a BART ticket. Light bulb (CFL) goes off over Treks head.

Right now the routine is:

skid to halt at BART
lean bike on booth or another passenger
cuss and curse as get backpack off of back
unzip vest
try to remember which jersey pocket has ticket
find ticket and swipe
reverse previous steps and go in.

then repeat at destination, on the way back ugh.

Just the idea that everything I need for a commute, clean shirt, bike lock....and the ticket is right there.

Sold. :)

Happy Birthday, Margo!!! :D

[roguedog]

Oh yeah.. Knot Trek.. or is it Trek Knot? hehehe

Your trip to Riv bike sounded awesome. Funny I pictured a quaint little shop like they have in downtown Walnut Creek.

I've always wanted to take a peek at what their retail shop looks like. Thanks for the write up!

[margo49]

Thanks for the B'day wishes all
Do you think I should change it to margo51?
Kind of like Area 51 (as well as that I am now not 49)
Then next year I could be margo52 (like the bomber)
When I was 16 of course I was M - 16 ( and being 5 foot 4 I was a Shortened M-16 into the bargain!)

btw, Now I am such a Tribal Elder and Crone could I be permitted the crotchety request of asking people to note that the "m" is lower case

[LBTC]

Good morning, everyone! I actually started a Saturday with yoga! For some reason, most weekends I just sleep late and don't start my day like every weekday.....it feels better this way! :)

K&T you'll have to tell us more of your adventure stories! Rivendell sounds fab and the bik bag is perfect! I can totally see it! :)

BM3 we loved Kinky Boots! Of course, I cried, as always. Last night we watched Stranger Than Fiction. It was pretty good, but really nothing compared with Kinky Boots!

Mimi, I haven't seen the movie you mentioned, but I really have a tough time with accents, too. They make me concentrate soooo hard when I watch the movie, but, hey, then I can't fall asleep! :o

Hey, should we start a movie thread? :D

'Cuda's toe continues to heal well. YAY! Now it's Ted's turn for his heart checkup. Keep your fingers crossed that there is good news and maybe we can even reduce some of his meds....

Time to get back to it and get stuff done!

Hugs and butterflies (hovering overhead to keep the rain off of BM3)

~T~

[DebW]

Knot, thanks for the Riv report! The info about Grant's bbike is priceless.
(How did you find out?)

It would have been fun to be surrounded by those particular bikes.

oh, gee, and DebW is going to Harris bike?!!


Harris was cool. There was a row of hanging frames, mostly Riv's (Rambroullet, Atlantis, Bleriot). Built bikes included Riv Saluki, Jamis Coda, some Terrys, a Burley Duet tandem. I even saw a Waterford ridden in by a customer.

I spent $370 on parts for the 3-speed. :eek: :eek: But it was fun. They had almost everything I needed except a rear rim (40 hole) which they will order and pawl springs for the AW hub (will order) and a replacement stem bolt (he will search the old bikes for one later). I even blew $90 on a new B72L - an exact replacement for the current crumbling saddle. Got new pedals, chain, cog, spokes, grips, tubes, rim tape, seat post, 3-speed pulley. Whoa, just checked my receipt and I paid $1.00 per spoke (72 spokes=$72). No wonder it all cost so much. Well, I did get good service - Elton even shook my hand as I was leaving.

I think spokes were $0.15 each in 1973. What does that make the inflation rate? Only 5.7%.

[margo49]

a replacement stem bolt

So you are just replacing the stem bolt
- are you happy with that (query? dinged and bent) front fork then?

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Knot and Trek, sounds like a great time at Rivendell. I've decided that today is my day to visit Harris Cyclery (the Rivendell of the East?) and buy 3-speed parts.

Say hi to Elton for us! :) Tell him it's hi from Brian Sullivan and Lisa. :) :)

ooops...too late i guess!

We love Harris', it's where we bought our 2 Rambouillets from. Unfortunately it's a 2 1/2 hour drive from our house to get there. That means most of the work on our bikes needs to be done closer to home at another LBS.

[DebW]

So you are just replacing the stem bolt
- are you happy with that (query? dinged and bent) front fork then?

The stem bolt was so munged that I had to use vise-grips to remove it. The fork is still bent, though I beat on it some to make the steering tube straighter. So why am I spending money on parts for this bike without straightening or replacing the fork? I've decided to get it back on the road and see how it rides and how much I ride it before I make a decision on doing something about the fork. I'll ask the framebuilder who is building my custom frame for advice and go from there.

[DrBee]

Happy Birthday margo!

We are having beautiful weather here - sunny, low 80's.

Trek and Knot - sounds like you're having a fun adventure!

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Last night was a family movie night. We watched Danny Kaye in The Court Jester.

The vessell with the pestle holds the pellet with the poison, the flagon with the dragon holds the brew that is true! (or something like that....) :D

[chickwhorips]

Happy Birthday margo!!!!!!

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i295/fairie1323/bdayparty.gif

[snapdragen]

A very happy birthday to you margo! May you have many more. :cool:

[KnottedYet]

Trek ordered a pair of SIDIs from REI today. The real hoot is that they had to be shipped from the one REI store that still had her size... SEATTLE!!!!! :D :eek: :p

Darn, if I'd only known...

(PS: I got to spend the afternoon with her mom. She is just as cute as the pics Trek posted a while back.)

I pretty much do all the cooking when I visit. Tonight we're having jambalaya, Cabernet Sauvignon (47 lb Rooster), and seriously marvelous organic dark chocolate (all from Berkeley Bowl). With the chocolate we have some utterly yummy candied orange peel Trek's mom made. Oooh, they go so well together (and with the wine!)

Think I'll make something with Portobello mushrooms and Vermont cheddar cheese for b'fast tomorrow.

Edit: Trek's dog is completely in love with a big ol' hairball-mat from my dog's tail. She play-bows and barks and wags at it. I don't think there will be any traumatic outcomes when our two dogs finally meet. :p

[mimitabby]

Knot, you sound like you are a great cook. I am starting to want Sidi's too; esp. since Raleighdon bought some last week himself and loves them.


DebW, that bike is going to be sensational when you are done. I am wondering how much $$ you have spent on it so far.


Did you guys read about what i did in the ride reports for yesterday; huh, huh huh?

okay, okay, here's a hint (can you see my funny little pedal?):
http://www.sersale.org/bike/spdmimijo.jpg

[Bikingmomof3]

Happy Belated Birthday margo!!

[Bikingmomof3]

The vessell with the pestle holds the pellet with the poison, the flagon with the dragon holds the brew that is true! (or something like that....) :D

Close. :)

First is was:

"The pellet with the poison's in the vessel with the pestle; the chalice from the palace has the brew that is true!"

Then, they broke the chalice from the palace!

To the final phrase:

"The pellet with the poison's in the flagon with the dragon; the vessel with the pestle has the brew that is true. "


Ah, such a good movie with a fantastic cast. :)

[Bikingmomof3]

Whew, busy day yesterday. We left the house all set for a day in the rain, since it was indeed raining when we left. The sun came up, the humidity rose, and by the middle of the meet it hit 74 degrees and we were all sweating. The meet *was* supposed to be over at 4, but did not end until 7!!!! DS #1 has a sunburn , since I did not think to send him with sunscreen since it *was* pouring and it was forecasted to continue. It did resume raining shortly after we arrived home last night. :p

We came home and DS #3 decided to make a rocky road cheese cake and a strawberry cake. :cool: Both are delicious. :D

We enjoyed the delicious desserts and watched Click, which was a good movie. I was quite skeptical and really did not think I would like it, but I found myself laughing and it had a wonderful message about love and family.
:)

It sounds as though Knot and Trek are having a great time. :cool:

May everyone have a fabulous Sunday! It may hit 77 here today.

[roguedog]

Mimi - did you feel a diff? My co-worker said he felt a difference. Course.. I guess one would say that after having spent 300 bucks, eh?

I felt a diff and saw a diff. I think I gained a bit of mph and the hills were easier than without!!

Grats...

[mimitabby]

the only diff i feel so far is the fact that i am connected to the @#$@ bike
and if i forget, it's going to hurt.


The diff that is important to me is that my feet are aligned properly and i am not twisting my knee.

[withm]

Mimi - the first time I fell w/ clipless, I could not stop laughing! Imagine, there I was on the ground, still clipped in both sides and no way in the world I was going to get UN-clipped in that position. Had to get one of my friends to lift the bike a little so I could pedal and get my feet into position to unclip. I still laugh when I think about it. I suppose I could have taken off my shoes and disengaged that way had I been alone, but it worked out. Sure I got a bruise or too, but remember falls at 0mph don't have near the impact as say a 20mph crash. You will fall. You will survive. It's just a rite of passage. Oh, yeah, and I was 54 when that happened.

In the meantime, go out in your neighborhood, and practice stopping at every intersection and unclipping and actually stopping, putting one foot on the ground, and starting again. A few trips around the block like that will really help. Anticipate stops and slow-downs. Esp when riding with a group, don't follow too close, and always be ready to unclip your "unclipping" foot when traveling slowly. Approaching intersections I always unclip one side just in case some traffic of any sort materializes. It will soon be second nature and you'll never go back. Good luck!
Martha

[DirtDiva]

Go mimi!

Hmm. I really want some chocky, but I really can't be bothered walking to the shop to get some. Such a dilema!

[kelownagirl]

Congrats Mimi and good luck! I've had clipless pedals since last July but I still don't use them consistently. I was doing really well, confident, remembering to clip out etc but my bike was new and the derailleur wasn't set up right. I was riding up a fairly steep hill and then chain fell off. I was going too slow to clip out and down I went. Now I am terrified of hills even thoguh I haven't thrown the chain in months. I now ride with one foot clipped in all the time and the other half and half... I am determined to get over that this year.

[Bikingmomof3]

KG-I like the idea of going 1/2 clipped and 1/2 unclipped, I will try that. On my trainer, being clipped is no big deal :p , but on the road, that is a different story. :o I am going to try your method. Thanks for the tip.

Good luck going clipless KG and Mimi. I hope to be consistently clipless by the end of the summer. :)

[kelownagirl]

BMO - I have to admit that I kept the little "cheater" pedal clips that were on the pedals when I bought the bike. I have taken one off but ot the other. That's how I can ride with it clipped or not. I just flip it over and it's a pedal, flip it back, and it's clipless.
:o

[KnottedYet]

Mimi- I feel like I have much more control over the bike (and am safer)with clipped in tootsies.

Lunch today:

Portobellos sauteed in olive oil and tamari sauce
stuffed with cottage cheese and a bit of mustard
with melted Vermont cheddar on top

Homefries and fried onions.

Coffee

Later i think we'll make some chocolate chip cookies (gluten-free). Haven't figured out what I'll make for dinner yet. Gotta leave at 4:30 a.m. tomorrow, so not sure if I'll even make b'fast.

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

I had a WONDERFUL weekend! My older daughter and her partner came to visit and we all had such a lovely time together. :p :p :p
After they left my wonderful DH agreed to work together and put a new stem on my bike. This time was substancially easier than the last time we did it, and we got everything back together and seems to be working and shifting well. Will know more when I ride it tomorrow, then we can fine-tune if needed, and later retape and twine the bars and shellac the cork again.
I am so lucky to have a clever and patient DH with his own little mini-bike repair shop in the basement! :D

Jen, aren't you lucky to have sons that cook...PLUS, a husband who KNITS!!!
I gave about 12 beautiful skeins of wool to my daughter (who also knits, like me), since I have plenty of wool stashed away, and she scrapes her meager salary together to buy even two skeins when she can. She was pretty happy. :)

KG- does it feel any different to be a married woman now??

[Duck on Wheels]

Ahhhh, Spring! Finally a day that would have been mild enough to ride, but all that sand (it adds traction on snow or ice, but once those are melted away it's like somebody dumped ball bearings all over the roads) has me a bit spooked. Still. I'll get RubySlipperz Spring cleaned this week and take her out for a spin. Meanwhile, if I've got this attachment thing worked out right, here are some pretty definitive signs of Spring I saw on today's hike. Luckily for me, they were so busy they didn't really care how close I got with the camera. If they had cared, I'd have been in deep doodoo. I didn't have my allergy kit with me.

[chickwhorips]

beautiful flowers!

[kelownagirl]

Gorgeous flowers Duck! My bulbs are finally starting to blooom, aah spring...

And the real sign of spring? I got out on my road bike for the first ride of the year! Yeah baby, does that thing fly compared to my mt bike...

Knotrek - yum. I want you to come cook for me someday.....

Lisa - glad you had a great visit with your daughter. I enjoy giving my "poor" kids stuff too. It feels good. :)

And yes, I do feel different. I changed my email addies and my class webpage with my new name today! Weird! (It's particularly amusing actually, because dh's previous wife and I have the same first name. And I knew her way back when. So when I hear my new name, I think of her.) I don't think it will take long until it feels like me though. :rolleyes: :cool: :D

I posted some honeymoon scenery pics on OT:A if anyone's interested.

[roguedog]

Beautiful pics! Makes me smile :)

[margo49]

Ahhhh, Spring! signs of Spring I saw on today's hike.

Beautiful.
I saw some new spring wild-flowers on my ride yesterday too!

[crazycanuck]

Duck..If you come to Western Australia you could enjoy biking on sand on most of the bike paths. Even better, you could bike on pea gravel on the mtb trails..:eek: :)

It's exciting..:rolleyes:

weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

c

[Bikingmomof3]

KG-or should I say the new Mrs. D, congratulations again and your scenery pictures were a delight to look at. :)
-I still have the cheater platform on one side of my clipless as well. ;)

Knot-the lunch you had yesterday sounds divine. Oh, I just noticed you should be at the airport. :( Wishing you safe travels!

Lisa- I am so happy your weekend was an enjoyable on. It sounds as though you had a brilliant time. :cool: If your daughter ever lacks any wool, just let me know. :) Thank you, I think my family is fairly wonderful. :)

DoW-Beautiful flowers. Spring had skipped us. :( We went from an extremely mild winter to hot, humid and hazy summer. It is again forecasted to be 80*F. :eek:

Time to prod the boys further along and get DH out the door.

[Trek420]

Bmomo'3, you're right, I just came back from the airport :(

CC, I think Australia and Antarctica are the only continents DoW has not been to? And since it's not likely a sociology prof will be invited to Antarctica she could go to Australia.

[LBTC]

Good morning All!

K&T - glad you had such a fantastic weekend! And, yes, I would love for you to cook for me any time! :D

Duck - I love seeing the bees in the flowers! Great photo you got there! Isn't spring the best?

Mimi - congrats! You will get used to the pedals and will have more power!

Yesterday we did a very nice ride in the park. Three women taking it easy - one in serious training on an easy training day, J & I just getting back to riding....it was great! Of course I have no idea how anyone gets anything done when the biking starts again!! We have so much yard work to do and just did the basics, we didn't manage to clean the house at all, did not get enough laundry done, didn't give 'Cuda's foot the soakings it needed....boy I'm glad it's riding season again! :p

Hugs & butterflies,
~T~

[KnottedYet]

Back in Seattle again... (sing it, everyone!)

Slept some on the plane, got coffee in the airport, ate a Larabar while stuck in traffic on the freeway.

Got about 10 minutes before I have to go to work.

I did manage to cook b'fast this morning after all, just scrambled eggs and cheese. Nothing exciting. And we ate as fast as we could so we could get me to the airport on time.

I don't feel like going to work. I wanna take a nap, then go for a ride on Flossie with her new stem and headset and GORGEOUS Rivendell barbag from Trek.

(hey, you guys, tomorrow is Trek's birthday!)

[Bikingmomof3]

Back in Seattle again... (sing it, everyone!)

I am pleased to hear you made it home safely. I am sorry you must go to work. :(


Flossie with her new stem and headset and GORGEOUS Rivendell barbag from Trek.

When you get a chance, please take a pic of Flossie and her upgrades. :cool:



(hey, you guys, tomorrow is Trek's birthday!)

Thanks for the heads up. :)

[chickwhorips]

knot glad you got home ok. glad you both had a good weekend. so who gets to travel this next time?

LBTC glad you had a good weekend too, and got back out on the bike.

[Bikingmomof3]

LBTC-I keep meaning to post this then forget. :rolleyes:

You sound as though your energy is up. Are you having more frequent good days? I am hoping so. :) I am glad you were able to get out and ride. :cool:

[margo49]

(hey, you guys, tomorrow is Trek's birthday!)

Yeah, been thinking about it since mine on the 24th
Also Lenusik's is on the 28th. Maybe she will have the baby that day too!

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

I wanna take a nap, then go for a ride on Flossie with her new stem and headset and GORGEOUS Rivendell barbag from Trek.



Hey Knot, I put a new stem on my Rivendell yesterday too!!! :p
I test rode it today, and seems pretty good to go so far. :D I want to do some longer rides on it before I do any other tweaking.

[Trek420]

knot glad you got home ok. glad you both had a good weekend. so who gets to travel this next time?

LBTC glad you had a good weekend too, and got back out on the bike.

CWR, her people will call my people, our dog sitters will coordinate schedules...look for Knott here or me there later in April. Countin' the hours already :o

After the Cindy I have contractors over to see what I can do with my :eek: kitchen. Fun fun fun will be had by all I'm sure. :rolleyes:

Ooh yeah, Lenusiks baby. Do we have a betting pool here on the date?

[Bikingmomof3]

After the Cindy I have contractors over to see what I can do with my :eek: kitchen. Fun fun fun will be had by all I'm sure. :rolleyes:



Trek, what work are you going to have done to your kitchen?

[Duck on Wheels]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR TREK!!
Happy Birthday to you :)

[Trek420]

Trek, what work are you going to have done to your kitchen?

Here's hoping it does NOT become a Salsa-like saga. :o :cool: :rolleyes: I don't think it'll be too bad.

When I moved out from my Ex-DPITA in I found perhaps the last semi-affordable condo in a semi acceptable neighborhood in the Bay Area. The huge blended family I bought from is likely passed of heart disease, they fried EVERYTHING :eek: and painted nothing. I felt sorry for them but since my mutt and I needed a place to live...not sorry enough to say "psst, if you'd move out, clean the clutter and crushed velvet paintings, paint the joint and at least reface the cabinets you'd get much much more."

They had an awful realtor who'd put it on the market, didn't sell, lowered the price, on the market again, didn't sell, dropped the price and so on till I came around and said "hmmm, dirty, greasy, dingy, needs paint, new floors and drawers .... but....potential".

I just refinanced which lowered my mortgage from :confused: :mad: :( :eek: to more like just :eek: , got a small equity loan...let's see what Trek can do. It's time to nest. Place looks like I went through a break up, loss of a parent, then trained to do back to back AIDS Rides ... cause I did.

Oh, and I've been through this before so it's not the first remodel but Spazzdog!! I'll need design help. :cool:

[Bikingmomof3]

Here's hoping it does NOT become a Salsa-like saga. :o :cool: :rolleyes: I don't think it'll be too bad.

When I moved out from my Ex-DPITA in I found perhaps the last semi-affordable condo in a semi acceptable neighborhood in the Bay Area. The huge blended family I bought from is likely passed of heart disease, they fried EVERYTHING :eek: and painted nothing. I felt sorry for them but since my mutt and I needed a place to live...not sorry enough to say "psst, if you'd move out, clean the clutter and crushed velvet paintings, paint the joint and at least reface the cabinets you'd get much much more."

They had an awful realtor who'd put it on the market, didn't sell, lowered the price, on the market again, didn't sell, dropped the price and so on till I came around and said "hmmm, dirty, greasy, dingy, needs paint, new floors and drawers .... but....potential".

I just refinanced which lowered my mortgage from :confused: :mad: :( :eek: to more like just :eek: , got a small equity loan...let's see what Trek can do.

Oh, and I've been through this before so it's not the first remodel but Spazzdog!! I'll need design help. :cool:

You described my house/kitchen perfectly...two differences, location and you are doing something to better the kitchen. :p

I look forward to seeing remodeling pictures. :) I hope everything goes a s smoothly as possible.

[spazzdog]

Let me know when to boot the old architecture software... I'm in.

spazz-o-"just-call-me-steve the decorator"

[LBTC]

LBTC-I keep meaning to post this then forget. :rolleyes:

You sound as though your energy is up. Are you having more frequent good days? I am hoping so. :) I am glad you were able to get out and ride. :cool:

Thanks for asking, mom! :p I am on day 11 of pretty darned good energy, considering. Perhaps the new drug is helping already. Blood tests all returned normal results, so there is no direct explanation for the terribly low energy I was in. I'm just so glad to feel like me again! And, boy! Do I ever have a lot of stuff to do at home and at work and in the yard and on the bike, etc, to catch up from that month long drag!

Trek - we'd love to see the pics of the kitchen. We have one more thing to do in ours before I'm ready to take some pics and post them. We're not doing the whole redo as we simply can't afford it, but the paint and light fixtures have made a dramatic difference!!

Knot - glad you're home safe and yes, sorry you have to go to work.

CWR - thanks! I'm liking feeling better already

Oh, and spring is in the air, and the herons are back in town. If you already get my picture a day, you already got one picture. I'll be watching for perfect light again, and driving the whole 3 minutes it takes to get there some night this week for more pics. They are such amazing birds - somehow they are graceful and regal looking, while still being gawky and geeky. heehee.

Hugs and butterflies to all of you!
~T~

[KnottedYet]

My Dove chocolate fortunes today said: "Be Fearless" and "Dare To Love Completely."

Appropos.

[Trek420]

Let me know when to boot the old architecture software... I'm in.

spazz-o-"just-call-me-steve the decorator"

Thanks Spazz, you have an incredible eye.

I started with a little "curb appeal". Gardening's fun and with luck it can add some privacy. This is what my neighbors and most units look like, agapanthus, ivy over and over. Bleah. The good thing is there's a lot of green space, the bad thing is in front of each unit the same boring plants.

[Trek420]

...and this is mine next door.

It's overcast today but you can get the idea. Took the boring ivy out and agapanthus which is just a home for snails.

So far I've planted azalea, abutalon, pineapple sage, yarrow, wooly lambs ear, miniature roses, nasturtiums as ground cover, the lavender is happiest of all there...the idea is more privacy for me, get the whole shebang lining the front walkway. The birds like it and who knows it could ad curb appeal.

[KnottedYet]

And I helped!

I pointed at a patch of dirt and said "dig there"!

Yup, I'm a big help...:D

[Trek420]

Yep, also idea and placement of trellis in the patio by Knott. It'll get there....

[margo49]

Happy Birthday, Trek!

[Wahine]

Well, technically I don't get to wish Trek Happy BD until tomorrow. It's not the 27th here yet. But happy belated to you Margo!!

Happy Birthday Eve Trek.

[kelownagirl]

So how do you guys do all that fancy clour font stuff anyway? I am going to try it. Hope it turns out.

Margo - I missed wishing you a happy birthday too!! Hope it was good one!I love reading your posts - you have such a wry and witty sense of humour.

Trek - In case I'm busy tomorrow - Happy birthday to you too! But hopefully I will find my way online and wish you HB properly on the correct day. :rolleyes:

[salsabike]

Hey, Ms. Trek, Happy Birthday!

[Bruno28]

Happy Birthday Trek!!!

[Pax]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TREK!!!!!

[margo49]

Oh, wow! This birthday is lasting a week on TE/TD
Must all of us have fallen thru a hole in the Fabric of the Space-Time-Continuum!

[Bikingmomof3]

Happy Birthday to You, Cha Cha Cha!
Happy Birthday to You, Cha Cha Cha!
Happy Birthday Dear Trek
Happy Birthday to You, Cha Cha Cha! :cool: :) :D :) :cool: :D

[crazycanuck]

Hey Trek!!! :) I hope you have a wonderful birthday!

C

[mimitabby]

Happy BIRTHDAY TREK!

[KnottedYet]

Happy Birthday, my dear!! :D

[snapdragen]

Happy Happy, Day Day!

Have a good day Trek - did you get the day off?

[roguedog]

Happy Bday, TREK!!!

[chickwhorips]

Happy Birthday Trek!!!!
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i295/fairie1323/bdayparty.gif

[Trek420]

Happy Happy, Day Day!

Have a good day Trek - did you get the day off?

Now there's an idea, let's work that into the next contract at mega-telco. I'd walk the picket line for that one: birthdays off!! Yeah!.

No, I'm at work. I do get lots of time off (21 days, + the usual holidays + if I can afford to take unpaid time off just do that +....) well, more time off than many folks. But I'd rather save that up for cycling and or Knott (everybody: awwwwwwww :p )

[KnottedYet]

Awwwww.... :p

[LBTC]

Awwwwwwwwwww :p

[chickwhorips]

awwwweeeeeeeeeeee!!!! :)

[Pax]

Awwwwwww :p

Trek - OYL is getting b-day humps on the "other" board, be sure to drop in. ;)

[Wahine]

Happy Birthday Trek!!

Hope you have a good day even if you have to work.

Queen!! - So nice to "see" you. Where have you been?

[Pax]

Wahine - I was in Florida for a while helping my folks out with their new computer and some household stuff.

Note to anyone thinking of buying a new PC...avoid Windows Vista like the plague. HOURS on hold with tech support in India and more glitches than I can count, boxed it back up and returned to Best Buy on day three.

[Trek420]

Queen, getta Mac hee hee :D

[Bikingmomof3]

Good to see you again Queen. :) Sorry about the computer hassle. As Trek mentioned (but not in these words) MACs rule. ;) :cool: :D

[Pax]

We've been contemplating a new laptop in the next year...I came home and said "I don't care that it costs more, I'm buying a mac next time!", she said she thought it was time to switch too. So will you mac folks be available for consult when I can't figure out the most basic things like clearing the cookie cache? :D

[Bikingmomof3]

Yes indeed. :) Usuing a Mac is extremely easy. :D

[Pax]

Yes indeed. :) Usuing a Mac is extremely easy. :D

:p Last mac I used looked like this one:

http://www.heydon.org/kevan/collection/pictures/apple-macse-large.jpg

[snapdragen]

:p Last mac I used looked like this one:


Gawd, me too......:p

[Wahine]

I had one of those. I even had an Apple II. Yup, I'm a Mac girl all the way. Right now I've got the G4 powerbook and I love it. :D :D

Macs are waaaaayyyyyyyy more intuitive than PCs with Windows. You'll have no problem at all and the tech support is great.

[mimitabby]

don't eat Macs and don't use 'em either.

can rebuild my own computer whenever I want to. I guess that makes me a PC nerd.
and I'll wait until Windows Vista is in its 3rd rerun before i even think about it.

[salsabike]

Those of us who live in Microsoftland know to NEVER, NEVER, NEVER get new MS software. We always wait at least a year, better two, so they can get rid of all the bugs---excuse me, I mean "features"---that they didn't bother with in their rush to market it.

Ask Bruno28 about this! Right, Ms. Bruno?

[kelownagirl]

LOVE my Mac.....

[KnottedYet]

Mac! Mac!

You'll find the new Macs (I have an iBook G4) just as intuitive and simple as the old ones. When we got our iBook, all we had to do was turn it on and we were up and running!

When I call Mac tech support I don't think I've ever been on hold more than maybe a minute, and I've only had to call them twice in over a year.

I do recommend getting "The Missing Manual" by David Pogue. Excellent book for the Mac.

[KnottedYet]

So will you mac folks be available for consult when I can't figure out the most basic things like clearing the cookie cache? :D

Click "Safari" (if you use Safari as your browser)
Click "preferences"
Click "security"
Click "show cookies"

Either click the "delete all button" or just delete the ones you don't want.

You can set your cookie preferences to only accept cookies from websites you navigate to. Like TE. I just deleted ALL my cookies to see how it worked. It kicked me off TE and made a bit of a mess. I won't do that again, I'll just delete the cookies I don't want individually.

[roguedog]

Hmm...

I agree. I'd never buy MS OS within two years of its release. Took me years to upgrade to XP from 98. Wanted to let all the Win2k, Millenium, NT stuff settle before I settled on an OS that looked it was going to be the staple.

Mimi -- I'm sort a with you but as someone who once worked at Apple and then went into PC nerdland.. I'm agnostic. I think it's cool that the new Mac OS is now commandline capable and so the "under the covers" stuff is open for those who want to be geeks but it's still the same ole friendly Mac to those that don't give a hoot. Pretty cool balance.

Still agnostic though I do have a soft spot for Macs.

[LBTC]

Yup, next new laptop in our house will be a mac. I know nothing about them, so all you happy mac users may be needed to provide a bit of guidance..... don't panic, it's probably a purchase that's 2 years away....

Great to hear from you, Kit! Glad you're having fun!

hugs and butterflies to you all,
~T~

[Bruno28]

Those of us who live in Microsoftland know to NEVER, NEVER, NEVER get new MS software. We always wait at least a year, better two, so they can get rid of all the bugs---excuse me, I mean "features"---that they didn't bother with in their rush to market it.

Ask Bruno28 about this! Right, Ms. Bruno?

Using Vista is character building. :D Just don't try and run any other programmes with it - nothing is compatible - even some of the software dell shipped with my new vista running laptop. Actually there's even problems with windows media player and vista.

Forget the help desk - you are better googling for solutions.

It looks nice though:rolleyes:

[Bikingmomof3]

:p Last mac I used looked like this one:

http://www.heydon.org/kevan/collection/pictures/apple-macse-large.jpg

LOL-I recognize the SE. Macs are much more portable now. :p

[Pax]

Imagine, if you will, two 73 year old parents who call me every time they lose the "flashy thing" (the cursor) and who click on most any pop up that shows up FREE SCREENSAVERS...NEED TAX HELP?...YOU JUST WON A MILLION DOLLARS", and who are on the slowest dial-up I've ever seen. Now imagine those same people sitting there with their shiny new computer with windows vista...:mad: ARRRRRRRGGGGGGGGHHHHH

I'm actually pretty competent on a PC but still couldn't make it run worth a crap.

[Bikingmomof3]

Imagine, if you will, two 73 year old parents who call me every time they lose the "flashy thing" (the cursor) and who click on most any pop up that shows up FREE SCREENSAVERS...NEED TAX HELP?...YOU JUST WON A MILLION DOLLARS", and who are on the slowest dial-up I've ever seen. Now imagine those same people sitting there with their shiny new computer with windows vista...:mad: ARRRRRRRGGGGGGGGHHHHH

I'm actually pretty competent on a PC but still couldn't make it run worth a crap.

I can relate (only I am not very computer literate) and my dad calls me about his PC problems. :( Repeatedly I tell him, dad, I use MACS. Yet he calls me, not my Brother and SIL who use PCs. :confused: That would make sense. Then he proceeds to try and explain the problem in terms similar to what you described and of course what I see on my screen is different than a PC and the terms are different enough to totally confuse and frustrate both of us. I am still trying to convince him that "reload" and "refresh" are the same term. :rolleyes: He asks about virus protection, I tell him, please buy a Mac. Nope, so he gets a virus and needs help, which I know nothing about, I am virus free. :p I have begged him to take the free classes at the library. I will not even go into how horrendous it was to teach him how to send an attachment via email. *sigh*

[Pax]

.... I will not even go into how horrendous it was to teach him how to send an attachment via email. *sigh*
Funny! I spent hours trying to explain how to open attachements to my folks. "Dad, click on the thing that looks like a paperclip. Dad, that doesn't look anything like a paperclip, that was the back button". :p

[Bikingmomof3]

Funny! I spent hours trying to explain how to open attachements to my folks. "Dad, click on the thing that looks like a paperclip. Dad, that doesn't look anything like a paperclip, that was the back button". :p

LOL! Were you fortunate to help oin person? I have to help over the phone. (insert a terribly painful groan).

[Bikingmomof3]

Salsa,
Are the renovations near completion or completed on your house? I need an update. I miss the progress photos, especially your fantastic ability to pick colours.

[Pax]

LOL! Were you fortunate to help oin person? I have to help over the phone. (insert a terribly painful groan).

It's rare that I'm there to help, I live 1100 miles away. :( I have a friend who found some cool software, it allows her to see what her mom sees on her computer, she can navigate and fix things remotely. If my folk weren't on dial-up I'd give it a try.

[KnottedYet]

SKnot hangs around on Mac forums and says that Vista is just Microsoft's attempt at reverse-engineering Mac's OS X.

My kid is a Mac snob. (I love it!)

[Kitsune06]

I whole-heartedly agree w/ Sknot. It is. Gosh. Widgets are great, huh? What a new and novel concept!

[Bikingmomof3]

It's rare that I'm there to help, I live 1100 miles away. :( I have a friend who found some cool software, it allows her to see what her mom sees on her computer, she can navigate and fix things remotely. If my folk weren't on dial-up I'd give it a try.


I live exactly 1,099.46 miles from my parents.

The software your friend found sounds very helpful.

[Xrayted]

I whole-heartedly agree w/ Sknot. It is. Gosh. Widgets are great, huh? What a new and novel concept!

As she responds using my DELL computer! hehe. :rolleyes:

I agree with SKnot too. I used to work as a tech for IBM years ago. 'Nuff said. :o

[margo49]

Happy birthday, Lenusik
(and little L inside: let Mummy-to-be have a quiet and pleasant day. You can come out to play from *tomorrow*)

[Trek420]

SKnot hangs around on Mac forums and says that Vista is just Microsoft's attempt at reverse-engineering Mac's OS X.

My kid is a Mac snob. (I love it!)

Your kid is a jeenious :p Gotta go TD, off to work

[Bikingmomof3]

Ah another glorious gloomy day in the valley. :rolleyes: At least the rain brought the temps down from 80. It is only supposed to reach a chilly 64. :rolleyes: Still above average, yet so much better than the 78-80 weather we have been having.

I have cleaned, exercised, showered, made the French dessert for Twin A's (aka DS#2) French class, and I am about to sit down and enjoy a snack and read a book.

I hope everyone has a relaxing day, :)

[Offthegrid]

My grandmother got a new computer a couple of years ago. The second day she called me up in a panic. "Susie, the screen went black!"

"Did you try moving the mouse?"

"Oh." (It was the screen saver.)

Then she discovered the games. She played hearts a lot. One day she called up and said, "I don't really know the rules, but I must be getting pretty good because I always take all the hearts and I always have the highest score." *drum goes da dum dum*

[chickwhorips]

my dad tried to use the computer once.... and only once... not only was it to much for the ol' farm boy, his fingers were to big for the keyboard. he just laughed and said it was fine with him.

[Haudlady]

Did you know that Peppermint Patties are a "low fat food?" It's true... it says so right on the package!

I bet that means they are a healthy and good-for-me taste sensation! ;)

[Bikingmomof3]

Did you know that Peppermint Patties are a "low fat food?" It's true... it says so right on the package!

I bet that means they are a healthy and good-for-me taste sensation! ;)

Oh those are my favourites! I usually have a bag stashed in the freezer. A yummy and delicious treat. :)

[Bikingmomof3]

Where oh where is everyone? I know many of you are in California. Have a wonderful time. :D :cool: :D

It is not just raining here, it is a solid sheet of rain. So much for gardenig today. Guess I shall be an indoor slug instead. :rolleyes:

[LBTC]

Hi, bikemom! I'm here, at least for a check-in.

It's house cleaning day, and the weather is nice - we have a yard full of overgrowth to tame!! And, if we get enough of the chores done, we should be able to go for a ride. yay!

DH seems to have a bit of a cold, though, so we'll see what we can do....

next up - weigh in. :eek:

I bet you have some great indoor stuff you'll get done today! Make the most of it,

Hugs & butterflies,
~T~

[Wahine]

I'm here BMo3. But I'm about to head out. Have to drop my truck off at the garage and DH and I will go for a ride while it's being fixed. It's raining here too but only lightly and it's not raining in The Dalles where we have to take our truck. So we'll be riding in the desert again today.:)

I'll be checking in later.

It does feel like the halls are empty and there's an echo in here.

[Bikingmomof3]

LBTC and Wahine-have wonderful rides today. The rain has forced to to do the dreaded spring cleaning of the closets. *sigh* My yard really needs work. Maybe tomorrow? One can hope.

LBTC-you have sounded much more energetic, I am glad. :)

[LBTC]

Hi, bikemom! I'm here, at least for a check-in.

It's house cleaning day, and the weather is nice - we have a yard full of overgrowth to tame!! And, if we get enough of the chores done, we should be able to go for a ride. yay!

DH seems to have a bit of a cold, though, so we'll see what we can do....

next up - weigh in. :eek:

I bet you have some great indoor stuff you'll get done today! Make the most of it,

Hugs & butterflies,
~T~

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

I went for a ride by myself this morning, after DH and I had breakfast in town. Beautiful sunny day, but only in the upper 40's now.
Now I'm working on my bike...pushed the seat back a 1/2 inch, and have been retaping & twining the bars and am now applying 3 coats of amber shellac on the cork tape. Eating some good French cheese between shellac coats drying... :) :)

[Aggie_Ama]

LBTC- There are a ton of weeds in our yard to pull when you get done and have energy to spare!

Lisa- French cheese? You sound like DH, our store always has imported cheese samples and I have to drag him away.

Off to ride, the weather man was wrong and the predicated thunderstorms are nowhere in sight! :D

[KnottedYet]

b'fast: leftover Phad Thai
lunch: mushroom and smoked salmon fritatta

Between those I ate some Clif blox on a 25 mile ride with MimiTabby and her DS's DGF. chatted with some peace-supporters, might stand along the road with a placard with 'em next Saturday. Already planned out what my two placards will say: "I love my Navy family" (got a lot of family in the Navy) and "Our vets need better medical care" (cuz they do!!!)

Got a call from Trek, she says the Cindy is fun and she had a flat tire. Now they're at a lunch stop.

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Lisa- French cheese? You sound like DH, our store always has imported cheese samples and I have to drag him away.


Yep. Like BMO3, I'm a big fan of GOOD cheese (note: does not include anything called "cheese food") ;) DH likes good cheese too, but he doesn't like the stronger or stinkier types- but oooh I like them ALL! We made a special trip to a gourmet cheese shop owned by a real Frenchman last month- he imports special cheeses and you can of course taste them before buying. TOO WONDERFUL! Afterwards, we make our special cheeses last a while, eating little portions every day like treats... :p

[KnottedYet]

Making a big ol' crock pot of vicchysoisse.

Now I want the CHEESE and wine to go with it!!!

Oooh, a nice stinky cheese to offset the onion and potato... a robust smooth red wine to go with the cheese (and to sip with dark chocolate for dessert)

Or maybe a delicate crumbly farmer's cheese with a dry white wine, and pears for dessert?

Or neither, since I have no $$ and don't get paid until Monday. Poo.

[Aggie_Ama]

DH is an all cheese kind. Strong, stinky, whatever. I am not a cheese person. Except Queso.

Vicchysoisse was a spelling word of mine in 4th grade. My fabulous teacher liked to sneak words in like that, gosh she was amazing.

Knotted- Our new HEB Plus (grocery store) has an entire gluten free section. I thought of you when I saw it.

[KnottedYet]

Vicchysoisse is done. I vote for the crumbly dry farmer's cheese, white wine, and pears.

Maybe I'll freeze some, so I can have it later with the cheese, wine, and pears. After payday.

(AA: ooh, a whole gluten-free section! very cool! OffTheGrid, Wahine, and I will be over shortly!)

[mimitabby]

Gee, Knot, now you've met my whole family! I felt bad today because I couldn't just hang back with you. Three is a slightly tough number of riders because there's always one out. But maybe I made some brownie points with my son because I kept Megan occupied while he went car hunting (unsuccessfully again).

I had leftovers for lunch AND dinner. now off to do some house chores :(

Oh tomorrow, we're doing a south end ride, if any Seattle folks are interested.

[Wahine]

Knott - have you ever thought of changing careers to become a private GF chef. I'd hire you if I could afford you. Especially on IM years. I'd love to have someone cooking for me everyday. DH is not so adept in the kitchen I'm afraid and I'm too picky to let him learn by experience.

[LBTC]

Ooh, an everyday chef? Can I get one too? You could help me re-introduce foods and figure out which ones are killers and which ones aren't. Wanna?

Fabulous idea!

Aggie, you should see our yard. I don't have enough energy to take care of this, let alone someone else's yard!! Nope, didn't get on my bike, but DH took his new carbon fibre road bike around the block a few times. You should have seen his grin when he got home! :D I guess tomorrow we'll have to decide which bikes to take. I'm voting for mountain! That's where my heart really is.

Yummy dinner. T is full now. mmmmmmmmmmmm

H&B
~T~

[DebW]

Yesterday I drove up to Intervale, NH and got my feet measured for custom Limmer boots. I've been on the waiting list for 4 years, and now I'll have boots in 6-8 weeks! Though it will probably be 2-3 months after that before I can hike in them. After the boot fitting dh and I did a hike up a small mountain with nice views. Then we went to REI and spent some dividend money to get our 20% off. I got Crocs shoes with instep and heel straps that should work for stream crossings, and he got winter boots.

[margo49]

pix? description?
How exciting! You must feel really special. (I would if it was me. I got a day-pack custom made a few years ago and I felt just so amazing (and still do) knowing it was made for me to my specifications (retro 70's teardrop, no black, light coloured lining, simple and therefore flexible with no funny pockets designed especially for and so only fit one model of mobile phone... you get the idea)
Anyway...what I mean is I'm excited for you

[Trek420]

Knott - have you ever thought of changing careers to become a private GF chef. I'd hire you if I could afford you. Especially on IM years. I'd love to have someone cooking for me everyday. DH is not so adept in the kitchen I'm afraid and I'm too picky to let him learn by experience.

Yeah, private GF chef for triathletes who can also do PTA adjustments! There's your niche market. Go for it. :) :D

[Wahine]

Yeah, private GF chef for triathletes who can also do PTA adjustments! There's your niche market. Go for it. :) :D

I'm thinking about getting my coaching certification and starting up a multisport coaching co. Maybe Knott and I could hook something up so that we include nutritional services etc.

Better yet!! I could run a triathlete retreat/camp out here in the lovely Columbia River Gorge, Knott could teach core classes and do all the cooking in my new house with my new 36" range/stove complete with indoor grill.

I think I'm having a brainstorm. Batten down the hatches!!

[LBTC]

Will you house be big enough for the out of towners to stay there when we make the pilgrimage once or twice a year?

H&B
~T~

[kelownagirl]

Yes, you are not too far away for LB and I! Maybe we could combine it with a concert (you are at/near the Gorge where they do the big concerts aren't you?!)

[Trek420]

I'm thinking about getting my coaching certification and starting up a multisport coaching co. Maybe Knott and I could hook something up so that we include nutritional services etc.

Better yet!! I could run a triathlete retreat/camp out here in the lovely Columbia River Gorge, Knott could teach core classes and do all the cooking in my new house with my new 36" range/stove complete with indoor grill.

I think I'm having a brainstorm. Batten down the hatches!!

Need an Aikido instructor who used to be a souse chef? I know, Aikido is not a part of tri but .... could teach 'em how to take a good survivable fall.

[Wahine]

I'm an 8 to 9 hr drive from KG and LBTC. I have 2 big guest rooms and multiple potential tent sites on the lot, with an outdoor shower.

Martial arts/triathlon retreat. Could work. I think Knott would definitely need a sous chef. What's really cool is that I'm kinda sorta equadistant for the 4 of you. Of course I haven't heard anything from Knott. We could be volunteering her for something she may not want to do.

[KnottedYet]

I'm back! Yes, sounds good!

Yup, I need a soused chef! :D

There's a good nutrition/dietician program at Bastyr that I've been eyeing....

[KnottedYet]

It is April 1st, and my Christmas tree is still up.

No kidding.

[roguedog]

Is it a tree.. or just ready kindling?? :eek:

[roguedog]

Oh.. duh. it must be plastic to have survived this long.. uh. right??

[KnottedYet]

Yup, it's a $20 fakey from Target. But it looks pretty good for a fakey. And you can use it year after year, and sometimes even *all* year!!:D :D

[LBTC]

Hey, Knot! Make it an easter tree? The neighbours have a couple of trees in their yard decked out in bright coloured plastic easter eggs. It looks much more festive and fun than that sounds. Honest. :p

H&B
~T~

[chickwhorips]

i know people that keep their fake tree up all year and put something different on it each month.

if you do that knot, you know what that means.... PICTURES!

[salsabike]

Salsa,
Are the renovations near completion or completed on your house? I need an update. I miss the progress photos, especially your fantastic ability to pick colours.

Hi, you guys! I just finished and emailed in a preliminary report with a dreadful deadline, so can now lift my head out of the morass of papers and spreadsheets and actually do something ELSE. Sheesh.

The house is DONE. That just happened last week. We still have a ton of stuff to do. Our bed, dressers and bed tables are in the new master bedroom, and our horrible old couch is in the living room, so we are OUT of the basement dungeon. But we still have to get everything out of the basement so they can drywall the ceiling and replace the carpets they ruined in their flood. So I think the moving back in process will be quite slow. Key things we still have to do, soon: get window coverings; get new couch(es); get the relandscaping done.

We did end up sponge-painting the living room to try and match that sort of goldy-orange color from the ochre-mining village in Provence. It's more red-orange than gold-orange, but we still like it, and more to the point, have no desire to do it all again just now! I will post pics as soon as I can get them from Chris.

Now to pay for it. Holy ****! It cost a huge amount, with about an $80,000 overrun. About half of that were upgrades we requested, the other half just the builder's poor initial estimates re time. Bleah. It really is nice, though, and I have no doubt about the quality of the work.

In other news---Mom rehospitalized for two days last week with congestive heart failure and maybe a TIA. Now seems fully recovered, discharged back to assisted living on Saturday. I am trying to find an assisted living place out here to move her to this summer, and am going to see one later this week.

Work has been pretty stressful all winter. Because of this recent consulting project, I have not been on my single bike for five weeks, and have only had two or three 30-mile tandem rides during that time. I hope to start fixing that this week, when I have a little time off. Although have to spend most of it on house stuff.

Thanks for asking! I feel like I've been buried in everything for several months, and am just now coming up for air.

[KnottedYet]

Yay, Salsa! Good to hear from you! Glad about the house. Sorry about your mom. There are a couple nice looking assisted living places over in my neck of the woods, too. Not too far from you.

We must do some bike riding: my new work schedule gives me some weekday riding time.

Can't wait to see pics of your house!

[KnottedYet]

:D Knot's Happy Meal :D

Big ol' slab of SPAM on brown rice covered with furikake, and a Coke!

MmmmMMMm! So good, and so good for you!:p

Now I'm off to google a recipe for SPAM musubi (not that I couldn't fake it, but recipes are fun!)

Edit: ok, it's made just like I thought but it was fun to read the recipes anyway. And did you know there is a special SPAM musubi press? The exact shape and size of a slice of SPAM, so your musubi comes out perfectly! http://www.amazon.com/Kitchen-Helper-K5SPS-Musubi-Press/dp/B000FWOB5S A couple of the recipes I found mentioned using furikake in the rice, but I like it plain. Musubi party at Knot's house!!!

[mimitabby]

uh, Knot, how can you eat spam? It's like 25% salt!


Salsa, such great news! glad your house is "done"

[KnottedYet]

uh, Knot, how can you eat spam? It's like 25% salt!

SPAM is my friend. SPAM loves me. :D
(I have PMS and could eat a salt-lick today!)

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

uh, Knot, how can you eat spam? It's like 25% salt!


And the other 75% is ground up pork lips, ears and anii !!!!!! :eek: :eek: ;)
(the salt part sounds good to me though) :D

[KnottedYet]

Don't forget the potato starch! SPAM is a complete meal in itself: protien, fat, starch!!!! Meat and vegetables! MMMMMMMmmMMMMMMM good!

[Trek420]

Hey, Knot! Make it an easter tree? The neighbours have a couple of trees in their yard decked out in bright coloured plastic easter eggs. It looks much more festive and fun than that sounds. Honest. :p

H&B
~T~

Yeah, keep it up and do the Easter/Passover tree, with Passover rabbits underneath (easter bunny with a yalmuke?)

Salsa, sorry about your Mom, happy about the house.

[KnottedYet]

(easter bunny with a yalmuke?)


That reminds me of an old "Sylvia" cartoon of uses for a worn-out certain birthcontrol object. It could be reused as a waterproof yalmuke for cats...

Well, the tree is down. In the process of trying to put the tree back into the hall closet I managed to create an avalanche of the contents thereof, and found that the tent and camp stove I thought had been left in exDPITA's basement were, in fact, residing peacefully in the depths of my hall closet.

Happiness for the fate of those two things, but still morose about several others which I *know* are in ex's sphere of influence.

Must "leave it" and "move on".

Better things ahead, eh? :rolleyes:

(ooh, my cd just started up "Clocks" by 12 Girls Band. It's a sign!)

[chickwhorips]

salsa glad about the house! woo hoo! hugs to your mom.

[Aggie_Ama]

KNot- You would so fit in Austin. We have gluten free sections in the grocery store and a SPAM fest! My Pawpaw used to eat SPAM, I never have been one for canned meat.

Salsa- great news on the house. Are you going to post before and afters? Hugs to your mom.

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

That reminds me of an old "Sylvia" cartoon of uses for a worn-out certain birthcontrol object. It could be reused as a waterproof yalmuke for cats...

Gerbil trampoline...

[KnottedYet]

SKnot rode the Commutermobile!

My little baby rode an adult sized bike!
Granted it was only 10 minutes, and it was around the school track, but he did it!! I let him decide when we would go home, because I didn't want to push him and have him give up on biking again.

As we walked home he said he felt really good and liked riding!

So, now I hope I can get him to ride around the track a little bit each evening as I either walk or run around. Slowly but steadily... He did say that biking was one of "his" sports, so even though he's a reluctant rider he thinks of himself as a cyclist.

Awww, I'm so happy!

(BTW: I thought I'd have to lower the saddle, but he could sit and touch the ground flat-footed! The kid has longer legs than me already! He didn't want me to raise the seat, that's fine. I just want him to ride and if he wants to touch the ground for now, that's fine.)

Knot-trying-not-to-be-a-pushy-mom

[Bikingmomof3]

The house is DONE. That just happened last week. We still have a ton of stuff to do. Our bed, dressers and bed tables are in the new master bedroom, and our horrible old couch is in the living room, so we are OUT of the basement dungeon. But we still have to get everything out of the basement so they can drywall the ceiling and replace the carpets they ruined in their flood. So I think the moving back in process will be quite slow. Key things we still have to do, soon: get window coverings; get new couch(es); get the relandscaping done.

We did end up sponge-painting the living room to try and match that sort of goldy-orange color from the ochre-mining village in Provence. It's more red-orange than gold-orange, but we still like it, and more to the point, have no desire to do it all again just now! I will post pics as soon as I can get them from Chris.

Now to pay for it. Holy ****! It cost a huge amount, with about an $80,000 overrun. About half of that were upgrades we requested, the other half just the builder's poor initial estimates re time. Bleah. It really is nice, though, and I have no doubt about the quality of the work.

In other news---Mom rehospitalized for two days last week with congestive heart failure and maybe a TIA. Now seems fully recovered, discharged back to assisted living on Saturday. I am trying to find an assisted living place out here to move her to this summer, and am going to see one later this week.

Work has been pretty stressful all winter. Because of this recent consulting project, I have not been on my single bike for five weeks, and have only had two or three 30-mile tandem rides during that time. I hope to start fixing that this week, when I have a little time off. Although have to spend most of it on house stuff.

Thanks for asking! I feel like I've been buried in everything for several months, and am just now coming up for air.

YAY! Pictures please, when you get the time. Everything sounds lovely. :)

I am very sorry to hear about your mom, but encouraged to read she is on the mend. Hugs to her and I do hope you are able to get her into an assisted facility closer to you.

It is wonderfult o hear for you. :cool:

[Bikingmomof3]

SKnot rode the Commutermobile!


Very cool! :cool: DS#1, same age as Sknot, took over DH's Trek last summer. My son did not inherit long legs from me.

Jen-still waiting for my growth spurt, I *know* I am meant to be 5'7 :rolleyes:

[DirtDiva]

5'7"? I'm at least 6'3" on the inside! :D

[mimitabby]

SKnot rode the Commutermobile!

My little baby rode an adult sized bike!
Granted it was only 10 minutes, and it was around the school track, but he did it!! I let him decide when we would go home, because I didn't want to push him and have him give up on biking again.

As we walked home he said he felt really good and liked riding!



great news!!! yep, he's ALLL leg.
what a relief!

[crazycanuck]

I need a drool smilie..please help...

Dan carter..drool..:D ahhhh

c

[KnottedYet]

Here, drool over the brownies I'm making for an Easter Egg Coloring party.

Smell them? Mmmmm! Namaste Foods gluten-free brownie mix. 2 lbs of chocolatey gluten-free goodness!

[Bikingmomof3]

They sound good Knot. Have fun at the party. :)

[Wahine]

Here, drool over the brownies I'm making for an Easter Egg Coloring party.

Smell them? Mmmmm! Namaste Foods gluten-free brownie mix. 2 lbs of chocolatey gluten-free goodness!

Is that what I was smelling that was making me sooooooo hungry.

I bet they were great. I gotta try to find some of this Namaste stuff. Sounds incredible.

[LBTC]

Alright, I've moved 3 rose plants, uncountable tulips, hyacinths and I have no idea what the other bulbs were, a number of rocks, but not all of them yet, took out the flower pots, fed the roses with steer manure, did some weeding....and the whole time thought about how different I would like the whole front yard to be, and good gravy that's going to be a lot of work and a lot of $$$.

And there I was not riding my bike thinking I'd get more rest! haha

I am tired, and my belly hurts, but hopefully I haven't actually caused any lasting issues....After a shower and a nice sleep tonight, I'm hoping tomorrow I feel just fine. :p Wish me luck!

Hugs & Butterflies,
~T~

[Wahine]

Hey LBTC. I was thinking of you today while I was running. Millions of little orange and black butterfies on the trail. It almost made me afraid to step forward because I didn't want to squish any of them. But the happily weaved and bobbed out of my way and settled back onto the little puddles they were drinking from after I went through.

Is your belly sore from your ride yesterday, from all the work in the yard or from your ride today?

Take care of yourself. I'm glad you're feeling better but take it slowly.

I need to find a photo for you from China. It's a picture of some really cool outdoor furniture that I think you'll get a kick out of. I'll post it when I can figure out how to resize etc.

[kelownagirl]

Hey LB - good job on the ride yesterday. I spent the afternoon in the garden too. Weeded like crazy, cleaned out the flower beds and got a heck of a sun burn on my arms and shoulders. Just another beautiful day on paradise... :D

[LBTC]

Wahine, I think the ride yesterday started it, and the digging in the yard probably made it a bit worse. Biggest difference is that during the yard work there were no twinges or warning signs, just after long enough bent over I would just feel uncomfortable, so I'd give it a rest, go do something else and get back to it....lots of rest breaks but at least two neighbours commented on how much yard work I was getting done!! :D After all that, it's not a lot more sore than after a day of work, so I'm counting my blessings and hoping I haven't damaged my energy too....

KG - I actually remembered to sunscreen my nose....! I hate that little pink nose I get all summer every summer! And now, the moment of truth, about to jump in the shower and see where the tan lines are!

H&B
~T~

[LBTC]

Alright, the holiday weekend is over. Where is everybody??

Gotta get ready for work. Darn it.

H&B
~T~

[kelownagirl]

Last long weekend morning. I just got up - checking mail, drinking coffee. Gotta go into work today to get my classroom ready for the week...

[Bikingmomof3]

I am here. :) I just finished exercising and have the laundry going. The house is basically back to pre-Spring Break shape. :rolleyes: It is snowing on and off again today. I do love snow. :)

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Finally vaccuumed the house yesterday. I always put it off as long as possible.
Taxes are done.
DH is nursing a pulled shoulder muscle today, and I made us coffee and oatmeal this morning. (he usually makes the morning coffee). Eating Easter M&M's at the moment. :eek:

Taking a day off from riding today and pretty much working all day today except for periodically checking email and TE (because I can).
Gonna make shrimp over wild rice w/streamed local spinach and pea shoots tonight. :p
Got some ham hocks defrosting to slow cook with molasses beans later in the week...

[mimitabby]

Lisa, cooking sounds good at your house. I have to shop for food before I can even think about what to cook :confused:

[Kitsune06]

funny. I need to sit and think about what I want before I go and buy things... mostly because if I didn't do that I'd buy the whole grocery store out.
:D

[mimitabby]

funny. I need to sit and think about what I want before I go and buy things... mostly because if I didn't do that I'd buy the whole grocery store out.
:D

I'm the opposite. if i don't shop hungry, i come home with some catfood and papertowels.

[Bikingmomof3]

I'm the opposite. if i don't shop hungry, i come home with some catfood and papertowels.


Mimi, this made me smile. If I do not have my meals planned out in advance, I do the exact same thing. I come out of the grocery with nothing but toliet paper.

[Bikingmomof3]

Gonna make shrimp over wild rice w/streamed local spinach and pea shoots tonight. :p



I just finished planning this weeks meals. :)

Tonight we are having hormone free flank steak-marinated and broiled, over steamed brown rice with steamed organic snow pea pods.

I do enjoy shopping at Trader Joe's! :D

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Lots of times DH and I will just fend for ourselves for dinner, or I'll just make boring spaghetti. Or I'll throw together a crockpot soup in the morning from whatever i have around. Sometimes we'll even have scrambled eggs or buttermilk pancakes for dinner. :eek:

But when I see special stuff in the supermarket that looks good, I'll buy a couple packs and put one in the freezer. Like good ham hocks that don't show up too often...nice fresh shrimp...some chicken breasts...italian sausage...pork chops...organic bacon....or local lamb chops from a little farm we bike past a lot and wave to the lambs. :eek: These special meat things I'll tuck in 2-person dinner portion ziplocks into the freezer and so I usually have a stash at hand. Because the portions are not huge, they defrost quickly for use. I actually make a separate trip to the local food farm store for the local bacon and lamb chops and organic salmon, and I buy a bunch and freeze some stuff too.

Then I always keep "base" stuff in stock in the kitchen that I use often- different kinds of rice, noodles, penne, mushrooms, tabouli, onions, beans, peppers, potatos, etc.

So with all those things on hand, when I find some wonderful fresh greens or good veggies and fruit at the markets, I can take some home and invent a meal around it from my base items and freezer treats. Theres always "something" with good potential lurking in the shelves and fridge somewhere... :cool:

[LBTC]

I was just thinking about dinner and deciding that I'm going to do another food experiment and make something with tomatoes. I've been missing tomato sauces since the diet restrictions.....we'll see how I do.

According to the discomfort today, I did overdo it this weekend. I did not eat forbidden food, so I think this is primarily muscular. I promise to walk slowly and gently on my lunch break today. And here it is - lunch time!

Cheerio!
H&B
~T~

[KnottedYet]

I ate too much easter candy.

I feel yucky.

But my taxes are done, and I got SKnot a new pair of shoes. (Brooks Beasts) The kid is a men's size 11!!!!! The shoes he was wearing were men's size 8!!!!:eek: He grew 3 sizes in just a couple months!

Oh, deary me!

Next on the shopping list: getting him some Chacos. We'll wait on those until it's warmer and his feet have grown some more. Hopefully Sierra Trading Post will still have them on clearance by then.

[Bikingmomof3]

I just bought my oldest another pair of Brooks Addiction, size 11. He goes through about 4 sets of running shoes a year. Dang those things are not cheap.

[KnottedYet]

We have a Brooks outlet about 15 miles from me. (Brooks was based here in Bothell, WA. Now that Adidas owns them I don't know how much connection they still have with Bothell, but they've still got an outlet store!)

Beasts for $80, Addictions for $70. Not as cheap as you can sometimes find on Sierra Trading Post or buying them through a PT clinic (50% off if the clinic participates in the Brooks professional program), but worth it to get the right shoes right now!

I can't believe how much feet grow! And how fast! And how TALL SKnot suddenly got! He's as tall as me now! I swear last month he was still shorter than me!:confused:

[mimitabby]

when my older son was that age (the one you met with a beard)
He sat and whined one day that he couldn't put on his shoes. we thought he was just being obnoxious...and argued with him. but he was serious. His feet had grown.. we took him to the shoestore barefoot. :)
But it wasn't 3 sizes, it was 1 1/2 or 2.

[KnottedYet]

His feet had grown.. we took him to the shoestore barefoot. :)

I took SKnot to the shoestore in a pair of my Chaco sandals, with his toes hanging off the ends!

I was trying to get him to put on clean socks, and he complained that the socks hurt his feet. YUP, he'd outgrown a pair of SOCKS!!! He hasn't outgrown socks in years! Now I gotta weed out all the size medium socks he still has, and start buying him more large socks.

[LBTC]

outgrowing shoes, and socks even! Well, once again I'm happy to be "mother" to two dogs and two cats!! No shoes to buy here!!

H&B
~T~

[kelownagirl]

My 9 year old now wears only one size smaller shoe than me...

[Wahine]

What the heck are you feeding your children?:eek: :eek:

[KnottedYet]

coffee and cigarettes, but they just keep growin' anyway...

[Kitsune06]

Damm, knot. Didn't you know? coffee and cigarettes just keep you from gettin' busty. :D

[margo49]

DS#2 is like that too. I put it down to pre-natal nutrition and baby massage.
DS#1 is perfectly normal and DD is Classic Lithuanian (short,stocky and big tits and mouth).
It's sure expensive, but he's the only one .

[crazycanuck]

Ian & I went to the Shenton park dog refuge on saturday & spent two hours looking & pondering our thoughts.

(http://www.dogshome.org.au/)

Does anyone have a foxhoud? There's one that noone seems to want.:( We wouldn't be able to take it mtn biking as who knows what she'll find.:eek:

There's also a very nice kelpie cross that we discussed with the staff. They have all our details & he'll speak to the trainer to see if we're suited for the dog. We need a doggie door! We met the dog but it seemed more interested in smelling the exercise yard for doggie smells.

There was a greyhound as well & am more than happy to have one however it would get a bit lonely when the other dog would come mtn biking with us.

If anyone has any suggestions, please let me know. We don't want a small fluffy dog :rolleyes:

Perhaps i should start a dogggggggg thread.

HEy, stop feeding your kids & you won't have the problem of them growing..:eek: Ikid Ikid :rolleyes:

I need a bit more rain & perhaps i can grow taller. It's not worked yet though :(

C

[Xrayted]

Oh crud! So that explains it. I've been blaming my Mom all these years. **feverishly rooting through the cupboards for some coffee and cigarettes** how much do you think I have to drink and smoke to get them back down to a C cup? :o (I mean of coffee and cigarettes, Kit... :eek: ;))

[KnottedYet]

Um, perhaps some things are best left generously proportioned?

(quick, Kit, hide the coffee and cigarettes over here! She'll never find them in my messy hovel!)

[Kitsune06]

:D

I like how you think, Knot :D

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

bump! :eek:

[chickwhorips]

NOOO!!!! say it isn't so. this is what TD has come down to. a "bump" once in a while? :eek:

[Blueberry]

Where's Nanci???? She always kept it going (along with lots of other folks). Anybody know?? Is she OK?? Taking a break??

[Bikingmomof3]

I am here. :) TD has been far too quiet.

[Trek420]

:D

I like how you think, Knot :D

I like how she thinks too. :)

And you're right, has anyone seen Nanci?

[Pax]

Long live TD!!

This is the place where so many people got to know one another, it can't just fade away.

[LBTC]

Hi, TD! TD here. hahaha

And, no, I am rarely too quiet!

H&B
~T~

[Bikingmomof3]

Long live TD!!

This is the place where so many people got to know one another, it can't just fade away.

Agreed! :)

[Trek420]

Agreed! :)

Here here! For Knott and I this is like the crowded dank smoky roadside cafe we met in :p :D ;) :) Long live TE TD :D

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Yay!!! :p :p

[Kitsune06]

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Well Kit, close but no. I warned you. Here's the story...
I've personally installed every car stereo I've ever had except for one car cuz I ordered it that way. No massive woofers for me. I like to hear more than just the base line. For me, the heart of a song comes from the layering, shadows, inflection...




*BIG SHINY EYES*
I do declare...
You, X, are givin' me the vapors!
:D

How have I not met you yet?! PA?! That's much too far. That won't do at all. We'll have to fix that. CWR? Could you pick X up and drop her off in Portland on your way back? Thanks!

We're gonna play with my little blue racecar. :D



I swear I was born on the wrong side of the country. :D See CWR, Kit agrees, do a drive by or fly by or whatever!

***quietly the Animals are playing in the backround on an old 45***
We gotta get out of this place
If it's the last thing we ever do...



Some things are too important to be left to the dust of history... :o

[Bikingmomof3]

Here here! For Knott and I this is like the crowded dank smoky roadside cafe we met in :p :D ;) :) Long live TE TD :D

Beautifully stated. :)

[Kitsune06]

Knot! Knot! I found it! p. 362! :D :D :D

*runs and hides*

I also found a post in which X signs her real name, a post by Salsa with plastic gems on her foot/ankle boot, Lise making out, tap dancing enemas etc...

ah, memories...

[chickwhorips]

Page 431







Some things are too important to be left to the dust of history... :o

awwwww this is where it all began.

[chickwhorips]

Knot! Knot! I found it! p. 362! :D :D :D

*runs and hides*

I also found a post in which X signs her real name, a post by Salsa with plastic gems on her foot/ankle boot, Lise making out, tap dancing enemas etc...

ah, memories...

thankfully i think i'm innocent in this one. oh wait that's a different thread i bonded with you on. ;)

[KnottedYet]

Knot! Knot! I found it! p. 362! :D :D :D

*runs and hides*

I also found a post in which X signs her real name, a post by Salsa with plastic gems on her foot/ankle boot, Lise making out, tap dancing enemas etc...

ah, memories...

If it hadn't been for that pic of my *fabulous* (aka "imaginary") abs, Trek would never have given me a second thought.

[Kitsune06]

Oh come now, Knot, everyone loved that pic :D And yes I know you were showing off your azz, and yes, it's a fine azz. :D Trek- you give it a good swat next time you see it, k? :D ;) :cool: :p

I'm just grinning remembering the time X came home from a party and drunk posted a pic of her on TE on her trainer, and everyone hadda nod and say "Oh yeah, those are abs" :D :D :D :p

I think i have that exact trainer in my kitchen right now...
...and that laptop in my bedroom...
:D :D :D

CWR- Not often you can bond with a chick over nipple rings and exotic pierces... I found that once. I can find it again. Don't tempt me, woman. ;)

[Trek420]

Beautifully stated. :)

The food and music was good, crowd's a bit quirky but warm and funny.

[Trek420]

If it hadn't been for that pic of my *fabulous* (aka "imaginary") abs, Trek would never have given me a second thought.

Aw c'mon. I like you because of those great big huge jinormous.......brains (betcha thought I'd say something else TE TD) :p :D :)

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

I made buffalo burgers for dinner tonight. (I don't eat beef)
They were good! Pretty much like beef, but leaner and, I thought, tastier! I mixed the patties up with some chopped onion and seasonings before I cooked them. I liked that they were non-hormone, all-vegetarian fed bison.

Had a beautiful 19 mile ride this morning. Last month I saw a dead deer at a certain spot next to the road, today I saw it was now a perfect white bleached skeleton, like in those "parched desert" cartoons.

My white narcissus are blooming like mad right now and perfuming up the place.

[LBTC]

News:

SSIL has finally (after 6 weeks(!)) given us the number she wants to buy her share out on the investment house. We are only(!) $13,000 apart now. We're investigating our options now, and are seriously not in a big hurry to get back to her, since she wasn't. heh. Her lawyer sure loves to make threats, though. heehee. I'm glad we have a bigger, more professional, more serious, non-ambulance chaser lawyer. :)

DH is making an omelette with the leftover roast chicken and veggies. yummy

Oh, and RMT appointment. I've shifted from ice pack, to magic bean bag. I'm going to take my little bag to work and keep it in the freezer there, too. That RMT, she's really smart!

Well, off to do some more serious resting.

Hugs and butterflies,
~T~

[Zen]

I will take the garage door guy. If nothing else, I do need a new garage door.

Have you ever eaten one of those hot dogs off the rollers at the Seven-Eleven?

I can't bring myself to do that but I have had some decent pizza from there.

[KnottedYet]

I much prefer buffalo to beef. I'm lucky in that we have a store nearby that almost always has buffalo.

[kelownagirl]

My daughter only buys buffalo because it's cheaper. I should try it sometime.

[crazycanuck]

Ok, stop talkin bout Buffalo burgers k..Please :( It's one thing I am dying for but can't get down here :(

Believe me I tried to bring back some buffalo jerkey when i was last in Canada but it wasn't allowed in :(

We have to settle for Kangaroo jerkey or billtong..mmmm billtong..mmm


*sniff* goes off to pout..

C

[sarahlou]

I miss kangaroo... and lamb.

[Bikingmomof3]

I made buffalo burgers for dinner tonight. (I don't eat beef)

Buffalo is very lean and very tasty. Living in Wyoming it is more common than beef. My kids love buffalo burgers and we were able to find a good source for quality burgers here. :)

[Bikingmomof3]

SSIL has finally (after 6 weeks(!)) given us the number she wants to buy her share out on the investment house. We are only(!) $13,000 apart now. We're investigating our options now, and are seriously not in a big hurry to get back to her, since she wasn't. heh. Her lawyer sure loves to make threats, though. heehee. I'm glad we have a bigger, more professional, more serious, non-ambulance chaser lawyer. :)

I did not realize you were going through all this, it sounds like a pita. Hold your ground. :)


RMT appointment. I've shifted from ice pack, to magic bean bag. I'm going to take my little bag to work and keep it in the freezer there, too. That RMT, she's really smart!

Yay for your RMT! :) I would be lost without my rice bags.

[Bikingmomof3]

Have you ever eaten one of those hot dogs off the rollers at the Seven-Eleven?


OMG no. The thought sends shivers up my spine. :eek: :p

[Bikingmomof3]

Well I have begun a cacti garden indoors. So far I have 5 plants and I just may need to pick up a few more today. They are so cute and seem like a growing plant that will be difficult even for me to kill. :o Tonight I shall be repotting them.

It is unbelieveably hot and humid here, more like summer than spring. :( So I am staying indoors as much as I can. I do however have a lovely suntan. :cool: and I am finally at the weight I wanted to be, yay me. :D Now I need to learn how not to lose or gain more, but maintain. It is always something. :rolleyes: I am in desperate need of smaller clothing, but the only thing I will spring for is a new speedo. My old one is flashing my neighbours and even they are noticing and commenting-side note, they are a lovely gay couple in their late 40s-they crack me up with their comments. :D

It is good to see so many people posting and bringing life back to TD. :D

[IFjane]

My daughter only buys buffalo because it's cheaper. I should try it sometime.

Send me some, kelownagirl! It is just the opposite here - much more expensive than beef. I love buffalo (sorry CC - please don't throw any kangaroo jerky at me!). There are plenty of places to buy it, but it's very expensive. :mad:

[LBTC]

sorry CC, I have to ask her

KG - where are you getting your buffalo meat that it's cheaper than beef? I haven't seen that yet....!

BMo3 - I love the idea of your cacti garden! Can I see pictures? You can email if you'd rather :) I actually started some plants indoors this year - dahlias. I think they're ready to plant outside now. I can't believe they aren't dead yet! I have the most obnoxiously purple thumb! heh

zen - I have to agree with BikingMom - does anything on those rollers at 7 11 actually deserve the name food?

Well, folks, another day after the RMT appointment to spend at work. I'm reminding me to move slowly right away - not to wait until it hurts! :eek:

Have a super Wednesday everybody

Hugs and butterflies,
~T~

[IFjane]

Just took this picture outside my breakfast room window (where I am sitting right now). Indigo Bunting....isn't he pretty?

[LBTC]

IFJane - great picture! What amazing colour!

H&B
~T~