Silver, I am delighted to see you back.
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Silver, I am delighted to see you back.
Welcome back. Silver!! :D And I agree, you must find a way to do your creative work. You have a gift. Don't deny us access to the things only you can create, it's not fair of you. :cool: So you've got to find a way. :)
1 year wrap up? Knott and I still doing the long distance thing :( it's tough but we are a strong couple. I had an interview last week when I was up there that I'm cautiously hopefull about (I felt it went really well, got a good vibe from all 3 of the interviewers ... and I did look fabulous if I do say so myself).
So glad you're back, Silver!
Welcome back! It's great to see you here again.
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Originally Posted by crazycanuck
Hi Silver! I obviously haven't been around long enough to get to know you, but I remember you offering to hem jerseys for someone. (Was it Selkie? Funny, the things you remember...) Welcome back!
i'm glad you decided to post again. the past is past, celebrate the future!
like salsabike i lost one cat and got 2 kitties, i also broke my thumb and have almost healed. unlike her, i have GAINED 30 POUNDS!! life goes on, we do what we can . . .
welcome back!
Lessee .... I moved to Edmonton for a couple of years and now am trying to move back to Seattle. Having trouble making it stick but here's hoping.
Did 2 metric centuries for a weekend fundraiser last year but otherwise I found Edmonton to be terrifying for road bikes, so I am now trying to shed some weight!
These telegraphic updates are a hoot, you guys. Keep 'em coming!
m'kay ...
I did half of the Death Ride last summer (I quit while it was still sort of fun).
I won second place in the Aquaphor Map My Ride Le Tour challenge last year, so last fall DH and I went on a dee-luxe Trek Travel wine country tour. It was awesome.
A few weeks before that wine country tour, I lost my job, which at the time was pretty traumatic. I was ready to dump my profession in the trash barrel and find something else to do (heh, I was brushing up on my "would you like fries with that?"), but right before Christmas I had lunch with a couple of co-workers from a job many moons ago, and they both offered me contract work at their new workplaces. So now I'm an independent contractor, and I enjoy it immensely. Living well really is the best revenge. :cool:
I haven't been riding very much this year, but I'm starting to get back into it.
I decided I'm going to retire in April of 2012 That's less than 11 months from now.
That. is. awesome!!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Biciclista
Yay!! Congratulations:)Quote:
Originally Posted by Biciclista
And welcome back Silver - please stay - we've missed you!!
:) Yay nice to see you! :cool:
So what did this jewelry look like?:confused: I just learned something as I didn't know you made jewelry. My bgf does some beading of stuff. She rips apart alot of old stuff, and remakes it anew. Just curious what you made.
I know not being able to cycle and train so much for you is a frustrating adjustment I'm sure. I have that from my century crash. Never been the same to ride. And teaching alot spin at the gyms. Hard to ever get recovered to work out for me. However, Silver, remember you and I both are still "fitter" than the average American by a long shot! I've tried to tell myself to be greatful for what I can do, and lessen my focus on what I can't.
Fwiw, I think you are doing great. Your life changes are huge. When one door closes, another one opens. It sounds easy, but somehow things have a way of working themselves out. You are a strong lady, all will settle well.
(((hugs)))
Miranda
It is so nice to hear from you again and I'm glad you are no longer a stranger. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by silver
I was thinking about you the other day when I reached for a jersey that had that pesky elastic around the waist. I remember how you were so kind to offer your time to mend a few of the TE'ers jerseys and you often coached us on how to remove the seams so that we could finally rid our jerseys of the unwanted elastic. You were so very supportive of those who were fallen or injured and you would craft a beautiful pendant and send it to them in a care package.
Have you thought of how much your ministry has touched the lives of many? :)
You took a terrible fall which resulted in life threatening injuries and when you were able to, you returned to your bike and you continued to train competitively. When you raced, you finished in the top of your division. Your steadfastness is remarkable and your recovery is motivating for those of us who face set backs due to injuries.
Silver, you are a caring, compassionate person who, along with Mr. Bloom, have instilled wonderful Christian qualities and values for your children. :)
I applaud you for your courage to rejoin TE and I hope you feel welcome here and continue to be a part of the discussions. I appreciate that Mr. Bloom has graciously extended his welcome as well.
My best to you as you continue on this fascinating journey in life.
Sundial, that was the most gracious post I have ever read. I agree with every word! Thank you!
(welcome back Silver. Please accept my sentiments through Sundial's post)
Past year?
Hardly rode the road bike, haven't done anything longer than a metric. Found the dirty side, started racing mountain bikes which is so much fun, joined the shop's race team, had a car wreck that totaled my bike and got a new fabulous race bike. Decided I will start nursing school in the fall.
So glad you're back and hopefully once you get in the groove you can get back to all your passions. New starts are hard no matter what they are born from.
Welcome back, Silver. I've been away myself and just happened to check in and see this post. I really do miss TE and all of the conversations here.
My hubby was diagnosed with multiply myeloma (cancer of the blood plasma) and I don't have much time to ride anymore. Life can change in an instant when you least expect it.
"Begin doing what you want to do now. We are not living in eternity. We have only this moment, sparkling like a star in our hand - and melting like a snowflake." Marie Beyon Ra
I'm so sorry to hear this, sandra. I've missed you here on TE too! Not to hijack silver's thread, but just wanted to say that.Quote:
Originally Posted by sandra
+1. Best wishes to you and your hubby.Quote:
Originally Posted by emily_in_nc
Not to threadjack too but my husband's Grandma is currently in remission from the same type of cancer. The scary part is the high recurrence rate but she is doing good so far (6 months). It is beatable, keep fighting! Miss you Sandra.Quote:
Originally Posted by sandra
Welcome back, Silver!!!! I wondered where you'd gone to, and was hoping that you'd eventually come back around. SO glad you did (I always liked reading what you had to say). I'm really sorry about the divorce for all of you involved, and hoping that things are better than ever before.
Hopefully you won't be a stranger anymore!!! :)
Hi Silver
Firstly, well done for getting back on here, always good to hear from old faces (hmmmm, that doesn't sound right)!
Lovely to see you back and look forward to future posts from you. :)
Brief synopsis of last year for me, lost my beloved little Bluey (budgie), broke my back, got a bike team up again and raised almost £10,000 for Leukaemia Research (although was unable to ride. Currently crap at most things, confidence rubbish on a bike but the swimming is going well. Oh yes, fell off bike again a couple of weeks ago. :rolleyes: ..........are you bored yet................lol
I always like to think of any relationship that ends that it is just going onto the next chapter in life, so I wish you well with whatever you do in the future.
Hugs.
:DWelcome back Silver. Just think about Jobob's quote "Living well is the best revenge". I need to borrow that!!!
What I love about this forum is all the support posted out here!!! :D
I had a suspicion something happened....
Last year was mediocre for me. Did not PB one race- and I did lots. Made some changes over the winter and I have PB'd 3/3 events thus far this year.:)
I think you had just bought a new bike when we last heard from you.
Very glad you are back!