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10-31-2009, 10:16 AM
Trek420

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Originally Posted by OakLeaf

Would be okay if she were traveling under her own power - but if she's relying on our wheels, we have to know when and where to meet her... and to pass her on to the next "conductor..."

Keeping in mind safety (unfortunately), we can plan here for "who's next," but the actual exchanges should probably be arranged by PM.

This is fun. :)

That's what I was thinking. Admittedly I was so frustrated that this was being endlessly bandied about and I thought it'd never start.

Like today if I did not have other errands and a doggie I need to run I was about to pick an object, any object, maybe that orphan glove that doesn't match any of my other orphan gloves ;) and post here which farm market I was riding too. Then arrange if anyone wants to by PM to meet a Bay Area TE'er. Unless a TE'er I know was to say they'd meet up. Then it's just "oh ok, you. See you at such and such farm market around this time".

The beauty of this global board is some of us have gotten to meet and actually ride and have eaten the recovery meal together.

Some of us have slept together. Get your minds out of the gutter. By that I mean Bikegoddess and I sharing a tent on AIDS Lifecycle 4. :D :) What were you thinking? :p ;)

Others we only cyber-know but think are cool

Others you don't know at all.

And then ..... there are all the lurkers.

Please use standard online safety rules.

The first TE'er I met IRL was Adventure Girl. We met up for the Tour de California at a BART station and headed over to the city. I completely understand that right after we met she called her husband. But we need to do that these days, let someone know where you're going, who you are meeting. "yeah, she does not look like an axe murderer, she's not a 84 year old Nascar fan kidnapping me to his trailer park." ;)

If you don't know the person meeting at a public place is bet or maybe a cycling event.

This is a fantastic board but unfortunately we also need to be aware that we have hundreds of "guests". Posting your location, name, address phone number or meet times ..... not always wise.

Who knows, someone could be following my every post and abhor my love of wool .... :rolleyes:
10-31-2009, 02:02 PM
staceysue

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Originally Posted by Skierchickie

What does Maidei look like?? I can't get the link to work.

I'm tentatively in, depending on when, etc. Won't be for many months in my neck of the woods (listening to the cold wind howling). I suspect I may be the closest one to StaceySue (SS - I live near Calumet). It's possible there may be closer people, but I don't know of any. If Stacey is where I think she is, then it's about 175 miles. I'd need to have time to build up some mileage base next season, figure out camping, find a suitable timeframe, etc. So I'm a definite maybe. I want to, but it could be logistically difficult.

This is a truly cool idea.

I live near Rapid River. I do have a cycling friend who lives in Gladstone but has a lot of family in Houghton and visits there often. I could get her to join. I'd love to go for a really long tour - just depends on when Maidei comes here and when I can get vacation time.

It's great to know that there's another yooper on here!
10-31-2009, 03:41 PM
KnottedYet

I have some unassigned Travel Bug tags. Would there be any interest in giving Maidei a TB tag? Then she'd have her own bug page with a map and mileage on www.geocaching.com, too.
10-31-2009, 03:44 PM
crazycanuck

journey

Ok, here's what I hoped could happen in terms of getting it from Oz to NZ to the Northern Hemisphere.

I'll pass it to Trekhawk & then i'll post it on to (if she's happy to & is out there still!) Postiechic in Melbourne from there it'll venture to Canberra to Cyclegoddess and Jaydee (if i can track her down..) on to Sydney then up to Brissie then to Cairns. This is if people agree to it!

Our Cairns contingent would then send it to NZ..Dunedin (will have to track the person down) to Christchurch to Wellington, Napier(if i can contact Roadraven), Auckland.

From Auckland next stop, Singapore.

Do ya think from Singapore it could be sent to Chile?

Communication is the key here & have no idea who knows who...
10-31-2009, 03:55 PM
Trek420

Yay, CC. A journey of a thousand miles starts with one pedal. :p
10-31-2009, 08:14 PM
shootingstar

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Originally Posted by hoffsquared

Should someone start a blog where everyone can post their pictures & narrative with Maidei & her way cool bike? Might be easier to track whereabouts than following a longish thread.

Blog option #1-Starting up the blog requires central administration. I started rough, but nixed the idea for now unless there's 1-2 other TE members who are willing share the blog posting of pics and summary stories on a regular/reliable basis which would have to be emailed from contributing TE members. Each person could take turns being the back-end "poster" for a few months. Other more experienced Wordpress TE people would be appreciated. We cannot open up the blog for 300+ TE members to post stories/pics otherwise there will be spam posted which would require ongoing cleanup.

Use TE section for trip thread(s) option #2- Or just have the trip thread pinned under "Adventure" or "Touring" section. To avoid an overly long thread, we can have first thread cover lst 4 months (Nov. 2009-Feb. 2010) and include it in the title thread. 2nd thread will be next 4 months, etc. How about that? It is cleanest and easiest option for Maidie's trip photos and TE member stories. Requires no ongoing adminstration by any TE member except we still need Susan O.'s thoughts to have the thread digitally "pinned" or bookmarked at the start of "Adventure" or "Touring" section. I have already PM'd her but it is the weekend. So am not expecting an immediate response.
10-31-2009, 09:53 PM
roguedog

Ok.. piping in..

I think in honor of our hosts, we should pick a TE logo jersey. I think it'd be cool if it were one of the ones the members designed. I mean how much more fitting is that? WE ARE TE after all (or we represent their demographic). Maybe all TE'ers just sign it with date n location.

I was also thinking along the lines of the charity.. I wonder if we could contact the plus 3 folks and sign up as a team somehow and choose a charity (or maybe more than one as the fund run out) for all the miles the jersey travels.

It'd be great promo for them, I think and for TE..

2 cents....
11-01-2009, 12:56 AM
cylegoddess

OK CC, Im in. Im already thinking of places I can take 'her'and get the shot!!:DI will PM you with adress. This is fun! Glad I dont have to ride to Sydney, as much as I wish I could!( Thats for the big boys and girls. Ah, someday)
11-01-2009, 01:28 AM
crazycanuck

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meet Maidei

Hello i'm maidei, follow my journey over at http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showt...417#post473417
11-01-2009, 05:32 AM
Bike Chick

Bye Maidei! Have a great trip!

I'm with you Redrock. I'm smack dab in the middle of the country. Anyone available for a MidAmerica loop?
11-01-2009, 06:37 AM
KnottedYet

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Originally Posted by shootingstar

Blog option #1-Starting up the blog requires central administration. I started rough, but nixed the idea for now unless there's 1-2 other TE members who are willing share the blog posting of pics and summary stories on a regular/reliable basis which would have to be emailed from contributing TE members. Each person could take turns being the back-end "poster" for a few months. Other more experienced Wordpress TE people would be appreciated. We cannot open up the blog for 300+ TE members to post stories/pics otherwise there will be spam posted which would require ongoing cleanup.

Use TE section for trip thread(s) option #2- Or just have the trip thread pinned under "Adventure" or "Touring" section. To avoid an overly long thread, we can have first thread cover lst 4 months (Nov. 2009-Feb. 2010) and include it in the title thread. 2nd thread will be next 4 months, etc. How about that? It is cleanest and easiest option for Maidie's trip photos and TE member stories. Requires no ongoing adminstration by any TE member except we still need Susan O.'s thoughts to have the thread digitally "pinned" or bookmarked at the start of "Adventure" or "Touring" section. I have already PM'd her but it is the weekend. So am not expecting an immediate response.

Travel Bug pages at www.geocaching.com include maps of the TB's travels, calculations of mileage, photo albums, messages, updates, etc. No spam, because you must have the number off the tag to log into the page and post.

She could virtually "visit" geocaches to have waypoints for tracking purposes.

I do have some unassigned TB tags, I could easily send one to CC if y'all want one on Maidei.
11-01-2009, 06:44 AM
shootingstar

Finally to see Maidei launching off! :) How lucky she is there by the beach.

That Traveltags sounds worthwhile if crazycanuck could receive it pretty soon (or the next person?). If something screws up, at least we have the backup TE topic journal thread under "Adventure" that crazycanuck just started up with her photos.

Actually fun, exciting to see this start! :)
11-01-2009, 06:58 AM
Trek420

Nice to meet you, Maidei.

Is she really big, or is that bike real small? ;) :p
11-01-2009, 07:55 AM
wackyjacky1

I missed this thread when it started. I'd love to participate! I'm in San Antonio. Such a great idea!
11-01-2009, 08:11 AM
Owlie

I'm in! Problem is, because of school, I don't know where I'll be.
11-01-2009, 08:11 AM
deeaimond

OMG MAIDEI IS SO CUTE!!!!!!

and yeah no problem i guess, to post Maidei to Chile, Who's in Chile? But i thought Papaver wanted it and shes in... Belgium? (i can't remember offhand...)

D
11-01-2009, 10:22 AM
skinimini

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Originally Posted by deeaimond

OMG MAIDEI IS SO CUTE!!!!!!

But i thought Papaver wanted it and shes in... Belgium? (i can't remember offhand...)

D

Yeah, let's not forget about our european friends like lph. Perhaps when Maidei moves on to North America, two or three of our TE'ers (maybe Shootingstar, Indogoiis, Trek420, sorry guys!) could map out a general route so no one is left out. This could be by state or region like indigoiis has already done with the NE. It would be up to the individual areas to finalize a specific route.

CC, Maidei is so cute and I absolutely love that she has a twin. :D Oxfam is such a great organization.
11-01-2009, 11:13 AM
jesvetmed

Great work CC! Way to get the ball (or doll) rolling!
11-01-2009, 11:20 AM
pinkbikes

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Originally Posted by Maxxxie

Yippee, any more Queenslanders here? I know there's at least one other Brisbanite :)

On the topic of sending sand with "it" - might this be a problem for quarantine when sending it overseas?

Max

Hi Max (and CC)

Sorry - been offline for a few days up at the Noosa triathlon. I'm in Brisbane and I'm in for sure.

Calling all Brisbane-ites and those in surrounding locales (like the coasts)! We don't want to miss any of you with this. Let us know where you are and we'll try to sort out the best way for us to pass Maidei around this area and show her a good time.

PB (aka Jen)
11-01-2009, 11:38 AM
MillieNZ

Great work CC :)

if you can't get hold of anyone in Dunedin, i think Hilldweller (sp?!?!) is in Christchurch ??? .....

PS, no sand to NZ......... !
11-01-2009, 11:50 AM
crazycanuck

geo

Knot-can you send the geocaching tag to the next aussie on the tour? I think it'll be cyclegoddess.
11-01-2009, 01:00 PM
solobiker

I would like to join in too!!:D
11-01-2009, 04:52 PM
staceysue

Maidei is beautiful and thank you, CC, for getting her on her way!
11-01-2009, 05:25 PM
blackhillsbiker

Let me know when she's ready to visit Mt. Rushmore!

Deb
11-01-2009, 06:29 PM
shootingstar

Quote:

Originally Posted by skinimini

Yeah, let's not forget about our european friends like lph. Perhaps when Maidei moves on to North America, two or three of our TE'ers (maybe Shootingstar, Indogoiis, Trek420, sorry guys!) could map out a general route so no one is left out. This could be by state or region like indigoiis has already done with the NE. It would be up to the individual areas to finalize a specific route.

CC, Maidei is so cute and I absolutely love that she has a twin. :D Oxfam is such a great organization.

Well, for the NW coast folks, it might take awhile before it reaches us. Probably after Christmas or later. So yea, will help coordinate here (at least in Vancouver area.) if no one else locally wants to. (there's some great folks here...plus am wondering about Vancouver island..complicated planning.)

Or are we supposed to wave Maidei around here for a pic, at the Winter Olympics in Feb. 2010? That would be a serious challenge...weatherwise, crowdwise, etc. Gosh, a real epic portion of the journey. :eek:

It's ok. Just kiddin'. Maidei is gonna experience lots elsewhere. :rolleyes:
11-01-2009, 06:39 PM
crazycanuck

thought

I have another thought..

1-Whilst on the journey, don't take pics of yourself with Maidei. See if you can get a pic of her in front of a local icon or something like that. I think it's safer for all of us & we get to see cool areas around the world.

2-If you can, place a postcard in the envelope that i'll be including in the package. Susan O will need a large wall for all the postacards me think...:eek:

3-Is someone out there really crafty? If so, can we make a small TE bike jersey for our little travelling person? A flag or something?

?
11-02-2009, 03:01 AM
Bike Chick

I sew and do machine embroidery. How big is Maidei? I can make her a jersey. I'll get her picture in front of the St. Louis Arch and crossing the Mississippi River!
11-02-2009, 03:04 AM
crazycanuck

small

About the length of a mid sized paperback book but very thin and squishy..

Does that make sense?
11-02-2009, 03:55 AM
Bike Chick

Sure does........I'll get to work:D

Would a 4" long jersey be about the right size? Don't worry Maidei......I won't put elastic in the bottom.
11-02-2009, 04:33 AM
HoosierGiant

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Originally Posted by Bike Chick

Don't worry Maidei......I won't put elastic in the bottom.

That's too funny!!!!!!!
11-02-2009, 05:22 AM
staceysue

I lost the thread where we were suggesting names for the ride. Did we find a name yet?

I was thinking "Team Estrogen's 'Round the World Relay" might be good . . . .
11-02-2009, 05:31 AM
shootingstar

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Originally Posted by staceysue

I lost the thread where we were suggesting names for the ride. Did we find a name yet?

I was thinking "Team Estrogen's 'Round the World Relay" might be good . . . .

The discussion thread on name and current use of name (#2 link below) are here:
http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showthread.php?t=35001

http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showthread.php?t=35039

Nice to embed both TE and Maidei in name, Maidei makes it more personal outside of TE. We aren't doing it for TE, but for something beyond TE/company identity, we're making it part of something personal and more global. But just my thoughts.

Name should have 'bike', 'world/global/international' at least.
N.B. Love that Maidei will have her own jersey!
11-02-2009, 06:15 AM
Trek420

Quote:

Originally Posted by staceysue

I lost the thread where we were suggesting names for the ride. Did we find a name yet?

I was thinking "Team Estrogen's 'Round the World Relay" might be good . . . .

I think that's a good idea. Of course if anyone ends up blogging this you'd need to ask Susan/Jeff if it's ok to use their name. :cool: This is like Team Amici Veloci of old, this was not called a TE team but took on a life of its own although started/rooted here.
11-02-2009, 06:19 AM
staceysue

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trek420

I think that's a good idea. Of course if anyone ends up blogging this you'd need to ask Susan/Jeff if it's ok to use their name. :cool: This is like Team Amici Veloci of old, this was not called a TE team but took on a life of its own although started/rooted here.

What ever happened to Team Amici Veloci?
11-02-2009, 06:59 AM
Trek420

Quote:

Originally Posted by staceysue

What ever happened to Team Amici Veloci?

It's still here :p I have a jersey and a vest and arm skins. We never got socks made :( Ask Sadiekate, Jobob, Adventuregirl, original members. Maybe it'll start up again. Maybe there will be socks :cool:
11-02-2009, 08:45 AM
shootingstar

Wasn't aware of this Team Amici history. Maybe our latest Maidei bike tour endeavour will be more long lasting..

and it may well be, with enough of us wanting to do a ride segment globally.

Note: For finding this thread quickly, perhaps move this thread under "Adventure" section and have it "pinned" near top. So that we find it near Maidei/TE's world trip thread....which will have website link to geocache site later. After cyclegoddess in Australia attaches GPS tag (from Knotted) for tracking Maidei's mileage, etc.

***If moving this topic thread s a lousy idea, please propose something else more practical within next 24 hrs. ****
11-02-2009, 08:55 AM
crumpincommuter

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Wouldn't it be cool ----CT rides....

Quote:

Originally Posted by indigoiis

p.s. I started a thread in the Northeast section to help gather those of us in the Northeast. Add your name, location, miles willing to ride, best routes you can utilize, and whether or not you are willing to travel (drive) to get to a riding point.

Our group has just begun to offer monthly rides at varying locations throughout the state. By capitalizing on those routes, much of CT would be mapped from CT/RI border all the way up to Western MA ( around Longmeadow)...see locations on attached....
11-02-2009, 09:38 AM
Susan Otcenas

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Would this work?

This is a mini She Loves Hills Jersey, designed by Urlea. The vendor sent it to us. Measures 4.5 inches across (9 inches around torso) and 6 inches top to bottom.

Susan
11-02-2009, 09:44 AM
lph

Now THAT is cute :D :D :D

I do hope Maidei makes it over to Norway one day (no rush, I'll be patient) wearing her jersey. I'll try to get a matching one for myself.

For those who might think that this will take a long time - I don't think that matters. Nothing's going to happen once she's "through", the fun is in her travelling. I can even see this going on in an almost endless loop.
11-02-2009, 09:48 AM
Becky

Quote:

Originally Posted by Susan Otcenas

This is a mini She Loves Hills Jersey, designed by Urlea. The vendor sent it to us. Measures 4.5 inches across (9 inches around torso) and 6 inches top to bottom.

Susan

That's so awesome!

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