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He's a lucky dog :)
Kit-your dinner selections sound good to me. :)
Knot - Happiness is a warm puppy! Your baby looks like a sweetie :-)
Well...the date went well. We saw Johnny Winters at the Colonial Theater. He's amazing and I'm so lucky to have a venue that unique a block from my house. (It's the theater where the Blob was filmed). The boy seemed to have a good time and to be really impressed by my cuteness (I clean up pretty good). But the night ended with "have a good weekend, I'll call you...", not too promising words, so we'll see. If this one blows me off, I'm going back to 20ish year olds. At least they call...:rolleyes:
Wow, the dating scene. How come the guy gets to call the shots?Quote:
Originally Posted by AllezGirl
I'm glad at least he wasn't repulsive or obnoxious! I have heard some stories about dates from hell.
Dar: hope the dance goes well. Too bad you're not closer. We could go trolling together. Have you ever tried speed dating?
Knot: Your dog is cute! I like the name Zoloft.
X: don't know about Sunday. Since I'll be away next week, I want to spend as much time as possible with Little D. But if you guys come down this way for OTG's crank, stop by and say Hi. I can SAG you...I have officially been given that responsibility.
AG (AKA SAG queen)
Oh sure AG, just throw us over for the kid. I see where your loyalties are. (and if they weren't like that, I'd smack ya around personally woman :p ) Kids always come first. Of course spend time with D. I wasn't sure if he was with his dad or what this w/e. You can always bring him along and break off on your own ride on the trail if he can't do a longer ride. Then we'll meet up with you as we loop back. Just a thought. Of course, we still aren't totally sure where we're riding. OTG thought about coming down here to me this time and she is trying to work something out with Gypsy. (4 local PA girls! Yea!!)
You got to experience Johnny Winters in person?! Cool date. What a great blues player. I bet he can still rock. Once great, always great. I went to a show maybe 10 years back while in NYC. Unbelievable. Hope you got to hear his slide guitar. Did ya know, he started out playing with guys like the Everly Bros? Big difference, huh? Moved on up with the big boys like Muddy Waters. (I think they won a Grammy on a collaboration) You are so lucky. Even if the dude doesn't call you back for another date. :rolleyes:
Bmo3 - So glad you're feeling better after the flu onset. I'm sure you needed that run last night. Just be careful not to push those lungs too hard, too soon. Please. Pneumonia (and bronchitis) is at an all time high right now.
Last night was great. They are so good. Definitely my local favorite by far. I got there an hour late though. (bad X, bad - smack patties :() Standing room only by then and my friend who was saving me a seat ended up losing them b/c of it. I felt really bad about that. I promised to be there extra early next time and turn off my cell so no one can reach me at the last minute and suck me into their vortex of drama. I've also gotta buy a round of drinks for the whole gang next time. I better work some overtime, that's a lot of ladies and they don't drink cheap liquor. :p
Kit - I am going to the post office right after this to send it. It's coming Priority, so you should hopefully see it on or about the 5th. I'll put tracking on it. Sorry it took longer than I anticipated but you know what's been going on here for me so I know you understand. Thanks hon. (There's a little something extra in there for you and H. Enjoy. ;))
Well, I'm outta here. Got lots to catch up on. Wanna get the nice clean Jeep all muddy too. Priorities ya know.
Have a great w/e TE TD. Take care and be safe.
X.
Trek just called me from Kathy's memorial ride. She guesses there are about 75-100 riders there, and says more are still arriving. Ride starts in a couple minutes.
Sending thoughts their way.
http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showthread.php?t=11593
Thanks for the reminder Knot. They'll all be in my thoughts this morning.
:(
I am thinking of them Knot.
Thanks for the update Knot. Trek, her loved ones and all the riders out there are in my thoughts today. I hope they have a safe and healing ride.
Cindy
Note to self: Do not use the central vacuum when Dh is emptying the container in the garage.
Ride and memorial service are over, Trek is on her way home.
kelownagirl, POOF! :eek: that's quite the visual.
Well I arrived about 15 minutes before ride start there were 4 people there, two of whom were obviously not riding.
I thought, "I'm glad I came, there are so few here."
It was also very cold or what passes for cold here.
But as I got the bike down, checked the tires, found my full finger gloves riders came from every direction. Down the hill, through the park, both streets, bikes kept appearing.
Maury rode to ride start on their Calfee tandem, one of Kathys jerseys carefully folded and strapped to the stokers saddle.
We hugged and cried.
He said on his way there a driver rolled his window down and in a friendly way pointed at the bike
"hey buddy, you're missing something"
"yes, I miss her, she's dead"
Best to be honest at this time.
After a brief intro to the ride we set off. The only sound riders clipping in or out. We were not too far down when I heard someone ask if I was from TE (must be the AV vest and arm skins ;) ). It was Deanna so we rode briefly together, I lost track of her at the memorial itself.
Thanks for letting me know about this and thanks TE.
At one point I fell back in the pack and could really see the line of riders, we went on and on. I heard someone say there were well over 100 riders, I'd guess far more.
Drivers and the community were aware of the ride; there was some honking (the short beep beeps of aproval not laying on the horn), a few cars flashed lights, others waved or gave thumbs up. I also was aware that as we got close to the church some cars would just drive next to us which felt like they were "protective" of us.
We got to the church and rolled in, my Mom was there. My Mom said she thinks this show of support must be very comforting to Kathys family. And she's been impressed by the kindness cyclists show to others and each other.
The service itself was very moving.
But I was telling Knott I'm having trouble right now with the whole pink fluffy clouds and safe with G** thang and she's safe with all the family that preceeded her.
Kathy, who was never mad at anybody and had a smile for everyone and every situation...I think she'd be p*ssed off. I know I am. :mad: I never got to ride with her. Can you believe we never did? "I think she's saying scr%w these wings, it's Dec 2 and perfect weather I should be riding :mad:"
Best to not get too philosophical here.
After the service and food I had to ride back. I'd been offered to put my bike in the back of someones car but felt like I needed a ride. Club members told me the best thing would be hang out at the bike racks (Santa Rosa Cycling club brought racks and guarded our bikes) and find someone headed back to Howarth Park.
Did not take me long to find a rider headed that way.
Note to AG and our single gals: this guy was cuuute (if you like that kinda thing), nice, single (we chatted as we rode, he's a widower, single for a few years), good rider, curteous, and he cleans up nice! He went from neatly pressed suit to bike gear in a matter of minutes and looked good in both.
You should come out west and ride with the Santa Rosa cycling club. :D :D
Ok Trek, that brought tears to my eyes. I understand your anger as well - it's just not fair to lose someone so young. I can never understand it. Just picturing Maury riding the tandem alone.....
Wow Trek - I didn't realize you were Maury's cousin, I missed the original thread completely. I am so sorry, I bet you are right, Kathy would rather have been riding today. Maury posted over on RBR about Kathy's death. The folks over there have been great, very supportive.
Thank you so much for posting that description of the memorial ride. So very sad.
It's so weird, just 10 minutes before your post I was writing in effect the very same thoughts and fears about the pink puffy cloud thing that you wrote. I was writing to a good friend about my terrible fears of eventual death and separation from my beloved DH, when the day comes that something happens to one of us and the other must go on alone and in pain and grief. I cried when I wrote it to her, cried again when I read your account just now. It's a night of contemplation of our mortality and existence.
((((Trek)))) The memorial ride sounded like a wonderful way to remember Kathy's life. I did not realize the history behind it until I read the thread-thanks for posting the link Knot-I had missed it entirely.
snap, what's RBR?
Roadbike Review. I'll find a link to the thread.Quote:
Originally Posted by Trek420
edit: Here it is: http://forums.roadbikereview.com/showthread.php?t=78894
Maury riding the tandem alone tore me up, and so did the picture on RBR of what he did with their rings.
Taking a risk just jumping in and updating without having read at all tonight....
had this sent to me by a friend; thought you ladies would enjoy. I'm quite impressed.
Lisa - Dh is fine other than your concerns about life in general, right?:confused:
Kits - extremely cool...
Trek and Knot, I hadn't been keeping up on your posting, but as it's a quiet morning, I wanted to say that I really liked your recounting of the ride. I wish I could've been there. I'm glad so many people could come out and pay respects in such a way. The visual of the lone tandem rider is so sad...
...that's as serious as I will allow myself to be today, barring unforseen circumstances. It's my weekend.
X- That was quite something about Helen Keller the other day. I'm guessing braille would be the best way to go. :eek: It's funny. DGF agreed with my feelings on it, too. :rolleyes::p:D
Oh and that link- I keep listening to it over and over again to try to hear all the parts.... so cool... I think the best way I've heard that song is in WI in the "House on the Rock", the "world's only mechanically operated symphony orchestra". Amazing. Very creepy. You can hear, very faintly, the hiss of the pneumatic motors. Other than that, perfect. http://www.roadsideamerica.com/attra...WISPRmusic.jpg
Kit, TE TD and all TD you all were there, I was wearing AV gear remember? :o
Trek, let me add my respects and condolences.
Thought of you, one of the gals there had this:
But specked out as what she called "an old lady bike", hot dayuhm beautiful steel bike, brown Brooks saddle, Brittish mid-life crisis sports car green with cream accents paint job, fully lugged with little heart shaped cut outs!!!! Flat bars wrapped with leather that exactly matched the saddle...and me out of batteries.
lol, what next.Quote:
Originally Posted by Kitsune06
I appreciate very much the ride report, as well.
Breakfast!!
Pan-fried potatoes
Eggs
Sundried tomato + basil sausage
I mistakenly referred to the potatoes as "Jo-Jos", and SKnot was quick to correct me. But he ate 'em anyway.
Breakfast is my favorite meal to cook.
Yes, he is fine. It's really just my inner paranoia, coupled with my mother dying a few months ago, other deaths in my past, reading Raindrop's thread about her brother's death, and reading about cyclists getting killed so tragically. I take it all to heart and it really makes me very much afraid and sad when I think of all these deaths. I didn't used to be so afraid about death when I was single. Now I can't bear thoughts of it anymore. It's just something I'll have to deal with and try to put in perspective.Quote:
Originally Posted by kelownagirl
Thanks for your concern! :o
Lisa - :) good. Just checkin' I lost my dad in an accident when I was 15 and have always had "issues" with the whole death thing. I try not to think about it. I guess it's one thing I don't like about being 10 years younger than my mate. I know I'll likely be alone again some day. :(
On a brighter and vaguely related note - can I let you all in on my news? Last night, Boyfriend 5.9 asked me if I'd like to upgrade to the Husband 2.0 :) I said yes of course. :D :D
well, congratulations! does the upgrade come with any other stuff?Quote:
Originally Posted by kelownagirl
Hey, KG, I love that! Husband 2.0, The Upgrade. How nice!
Lisa, I well understand that whole emotional process. Wish I didn't. About the best I can do with it is to just keep trying to enjoy life, knowing I can't control the big stuff. But boy, do I have those moments too. I expect we all do...
Mimi, I would LOVE to discuss that chestnut thing. How do you get "good" ones? How do you then roast them?
I love the pic of Steve the Snake peeking around at his owner. What a sneak.
Will I ever get out of this basement? Arghh.
Had dinner with close friends last night--wife is Scottish, husband is Kashmiri, and he cooked Indian dishes for us (although no matter how it's prepared, I still think okra is disgusting. But the rest was great). He is also SO bright and well read, and she is also. We always love to talk politics and history with him. Last night it was the entire history of the development of Islam, all the different caliph lines, how Sunni and Shia came about, etc. Also laughed a lot.
X, wondering how you are. BMomof3, you also. Hoping CWR is warm in the Philippines, and that Nanci and CC are having good rides.
Trek, thanks for the ride report. It filled my heart.
Off to tour craft studios later today, where various textile artist friends are having open houses/sales.
Woohoo! Congratulations! 2.0 is so much better than 1.0! Best wishes, KG! :D
For the umpteenth time today I've glanced at the wall where Miz Cakes resides. It's driving me nuts. She's in the shop for repairs after my accident. Bent the rear derailleur hanger... and after having had her for 3, almost 4 years and never once having had real 'official' maintinance on her (just what I've been able to do) I figured it was time for an overhaul. I have great faith in the shop I frequent to buy things from. Good guys, honest, friendly, so I know they're not jacking me, but even hopping on the winter overhaul deal (half price labor, plus parts) it's still expensive as h*ll. $250 (incl. parts needed) per the estimate. *cringe* maybe more like $200 if the bottom bracket and rear derailleur themselves are actually ok. For this, they're completely dismantling and cleaning the bike, waxing, putting in new cables and cable housings (Bontrager?) completely servicing the hubs, truing the wheels, looking at my bb (he said it 'felt' worn, but he'd check it out) and the headset, brake pads, total clean of the drive-train and... I think that's it. I get to cough up the money and take my baby home on my b-day, though, so that'll be good. I feel weird missing an inanimate object... but... she's not an object. She's my companion for the 3 hours every day I commute. Lately she's been complaining bitterly of my neglect, but despite the problems has always supported me.
Kelownagirl: congrats on the upgrade. I'm glad you found someone compatable with your software. Wait a minute, that just sounds wrong. :rolleyes: Congrats! How's that?
Lise and all of us pondering the whole life's short thang, guess that's it. Ya know if we all just live our lives in a way that when we go lots of folks want to ride their bikes from wherever to pay their respects the world would be a heckofa lot better place. So let's get out and ride or whatever today.
Now back to happier things.
Trek: Thanks for the recap. The image of a lone tandem did draw a tear, my thoughts go out to your cousin Maury. Now about that cute rider...I'll be there in March, think you can keep him on ice until then?
I'll still haven't heard from hiker guy. He knows that my birthday is next week and I'll be in the Dominican Republic, so I would expect to hear from him this weekend if I'm going to at all. It's not looking good....
Oh well...I'll have to console myself with lots of Pina Coladas (and maybe a cute cabana boy) ;)
Trek - his hardware, my software - it's all good. :)
AllezGirl "Now about that cute rider...I'll be there in March, think you can keep him on ice until then?"
well I mean I'm not even in contention. First of all underneath the AV gear I had the jersey that says "sorry guys, I like girls" and even if I didn't he's in Santa Rosa. Santa Rosa :eek: My gosh that's an hour away :eek:
Who on earth would date anyone that far...never mind. :D
But seriously when will you be here? In time for the Cinderella? Oh, you won't find him there.
Kelownagirl, many happy years of upward compatibility.
I'm coming out with another gal from here to ride Cindy...er, the Cinderella (sorry X...I couldn't resist). We meet up with 10-12 other women from Salt Lake City in Sacramento. On the first day we ride the path into Old Sacramento, day 2 we ride down to the Woodbridge winery, day 3 we are slated to go into San Fran and ride across the Golden Gate and then the last day we ride in the Cinderella. I booked my ticket last week and will be counting the days! It's my favorite trip of the year!
You'll ride from Saramento to SF? Coooool.