Sheesh, she blows through Davis without saying hi and now she tootles off to Mammoth for a wedding. Hmmf.Quote:
Originally Posted by BikeMomma
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Sheesh, she blows through Davis without saying hi and now she tootles off to Mammoth for a wedding. Hmmf.Quote:
Originally Posted by BikeMomma
I'm feeling incredibly snubbed. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by SadieKate
Have fun, BikeMomma! We will miss you, Snap and Spazz.
OK. Here's the distilled version of the last 9 pages:
YES
aka_kim
bikerz
cindysue
E2theD
Hill Slug (maybe friend)
jobob (+Mr. bob)
SadieKate
slinkedog
MAYBE
dachsund
IndyGal
melody (+Mr. melody)
Susie
Veronica
winddance
Did I miss anybody? Is anybody on the wrong list?
My rooomie! aka_kim. She's in charge of finding the Starbucks.
Sorry. No offense! All fixed now.Quote:
Originally Posted by SadieKate
Has anyone heard from CindySue? She posted something on the Lunachix newsgroup (? I think that was it) about breaking her collarbone... :(
hi everyone,
Sad times right now. In addition to fracturing my collar bone, Andrew and i have broke up (it happened after I returned from vacation). He's a wonderful person and has never treated me with anything but respect. My stubborn independent reserved nature has driven him away. I can't blame him but I feel empty inside and will miss him dearly. This is not the first time this subject has come up in our relationship and he is not interested in counseling. At 36, he believes I am who I am and will not change. I feel like a failure.
We're living together, and I - having taken the summer off - am without work/pay, which makes it difficult to move out. The immobility of my left arm adds another layer of difficulty. I can't bike to de-stress and I am unexcited about the prospect of interviewing right now. Basically, I am an emotional and physical mess. I won't be posting much but I know you will be sending heartfelt wishes my way............
Cindy, I wondered about your life in general. Your LunaChix emails had taken on a different tone. Don't feel like a failure. Life just happens. Stay strong. I'm thinking of you.
Cindy: Sorry to hear about both events. The collar bone will heal in time. And I bet there are a million guys hanging around looking for a gal like you! Personally I find it annoying that you can be so cute and also be sooo nice! But that's just me!;)
thanks for your kind remarks and the phone calls. It all helps!
Hmmm. After reading the discussion on whether to post info about biking accidents, I feel obligated to defend my very personal post.
While some of you will find my post too personal and inappropriate for a public forum, my defense is this:
During the relationship, I would not discuss my feelings. I didn’t want to come off as weak. I didn’t want to burden Andrew and others with my life’s stresses. Rather, my feelings were expressed (to Andrew) by being abrupt and rude about trivial issues. I was taking my stress out on Andrew in a most unjustifiable way and he has finally had enough.
While on the trip with Veronica I was compelled to talk to her about the communication issues in my relationship (seeing how close she and Thom are), but didn’t. Too personal, I thought. I don’t want to burden her with *my* issues.
Following the break up, I contacted no one. Too embarrassed by the feeling that I have lost such a great guy due to my stubborn reluctance to express my feelings.
Finally, seeing my distress, Andrew insisted I talk to friends and I am beginning that process. Putting things in writing in such a public way forces me to acknowledge that I am hurt and is a way for me to overcome my reserve in expressing my feelings. “Yes World, I am human and my life is not perfect.”
For those who take exception to such public expression, my apologies for the offense.
Often this forum is welcoming and a joy to read. Other times, I feel ridiculed for my opinions and feelings.
Cindy Sue- Thank you for telling us what is happening with you. I am glad you can begin to open up it will help heal the hurt you have been carrying around for how many years now?
I'll get in touch with you soon.
xxxx 0000
Nancy
Oh Cindy, I'm sorry to hear this. You are not a failure; please don't beat yourself up. Your TE and real life friends are all here for you.
Re ride- have to work that Saturday so I can ride the Marin double metric! maybe next time....
Revised list as of Monday, July 24th. This is becoming a huge disappointment! It seems like something that is planned sooooo far in advance wouldn't end up being just a handful of people. I understand some of the canceling (especially Cindy's broken collarbone:eek: and Susie still not being fully recovered from getting hit by a truck:eek: ), but this group really dropped.Quote:
Originally Posted by Adventure Girl
The spreadsheet had 12.5 points for July 29th. That meant 12 yes and 1 maybe. I have asked 2 friends to be leaders/helpers. Maybe I shouldn't ask them to give up their day for this little event. :(
YES
aka_kim
bikerz
jobob (+Mr. bob)
SadieKate
slinkedog
MAYBE - still waiting to hear from
dachsund
melody (+Mr. melody)
Veronica
winddance
I'm working on the man. :D I'd like to turn it into a little get away for us. We didn't do anything for our 20th anniversary, so I'm kinda playing that card. Of course I'll want to use it again.. . some other weekend.
Looking at the group, I suspect you could do it w/o other ride leaders. All the folks on the list are reasonably intelligent people and good riders. :p
V.
I'd love to meet and ride with your friends. I'll do my best not to embarrass you. :o :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Adventure Girl
I'm sorry to say, we won't be joining you. Have a grand time though!
V.
I'm still wavering. I ran into Z on BART, and she's done a fairly good job of convincing me. ;) It's more a question of, "Can I get out of bed that early on Saturday morning?"
Are there directions posted anywhere?
Excuse me? I'm driving from Davis and picking up aka_kim on the way. You better or you will be forever subject to my ridicule.:pQuote:
Originally Posted by winddance
Oooooh Lisa - you don't want that!!!!!
Who's bringing the iced Peets?
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Originally Posted by SadieKate
I'm sorry ! I'm sorry ! I'm sorry ! I'm sorry ! I'm sorry ! I'm sorry ! I'm sorry ! I'm sorry ! I'm sorry ! I'm sorry ! I'm sorry ! I'm sorry ! I'm sorry ! I'm sorry ! I'm sorry ! I'm sorry ! I'm sorry ! I'm sorry ! I'm sorry ! I'm sorry ! I'm sorry ! I'm sorry ! I'm sorry ! I'm sorry ! I'm sorry ! I'm sorry ! I'm sorry ! I'm sorry ! I'm sorry ! I'm sorry !Quote:
Originally Posted by Slinkedog
I'll miss you guys bunches and will be thinking of Monterey while I'm up in da' hills of Mammoth. I feel in part responsible ('cause I am, probably) for the dwindling "yes" list. Please keep this ride going!
Ocean breezes....
~BikeMomma
Me too!:(Quote:
Originally Posted by BikeMomma
I hope you can make it! I think all the "maybe" people are "no" except you and dachsund. And the "yes" people have dwindeled to just a few.Quote:
Originally Posted by winddance
Here are the directions:
Starting point is from the parking lot outside of Jack in the Box.
Address:
211 Reservation Road
Marina, California
For the mapquesters, this is the corner of Reservation Road and Del Monte Boulevard.
From Highway 1 southbound:
Exit Reservation Road
Turn Left on Reservation Road (go under the freeway) (go about 1/4 mile)
Turn Right to stay on Reservation Road (go another 1/4 mile)
(if you go straight, you'll be on Beach Road)
After you cross the railroad crossing, the next intersection is Reservation Road and Del Monte Blvd.
Go straight through the intersection (crossing Del Monte Blvd).
Jack in the Box will be on your left hand side.
Park in the parking lot adjacent to Jack in the Box.
See you Saturday at 10:00 AM!!
For clarity (I hope it is clear!)
When you exit Highway 1 you will turn Left on Reservation Road.
You will stay on that road for about 1/4 mile.
Then you will turn Right to stay on Reservation Road.
Stay on that part another 1/4 mile.
I am navigationally challenged! Sorry!
Maybe I should have thrown in 4 consectutive right turns or perhaps 2 u-turns to make it more interesting.
On our bikes at 10 am or meet at 10 am? Just checking because we have a fer piece to drive.Quote:
Originally Posted by Adventure Girl
Kim, when and where for pick-up?
What was Kim's title? "Surpreme Decision Maker" or something like that? I'll leave the start time choice up to you. You have the longest drive. Do you want to meet or roll at 10AM?Quote:
Originally Posted by SadieKate
Ooh, Kim, you have been promoted. Supreme sounds much higher on the totem pole than Executive.
Your wish is my command.
SadieKate (can you tell I'm sucking up for a piece 'o that gift certificate?)
As the SDM, my vote is to meet at 10am. That way SK can pick me up at PH BART at 8am, and leave her house at 7am, and not have too much to whine about. Sound OK?
Cool. My local caffeine supplier should be open for biz by then also.
Though, I always like a good excuse for a whine. It's an art, you know? Requires a lot of practice to perfect.
Z... are we pooling?
Yes - I just PM-ed you..
See you there ! :D
I just read this without the "L". :eek: :eek: :eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by slinkedog
We're going to have to keep an eye on you two.
I'm up for a post-ride meal too - but I will need to get cleaned up a bit first, or you all are going to want me to sit at a table way over by myself somewhere (probably outside)! I'll bring some clothes to change into and plenty o' wipes! I'm looking foward to the ride!
I suspect if we eat in Monterey, we'll all be icky. If we eat in Salinas after hotel check-in time, there is our room at the Residence Inn. Bring an extra towel.
I dunno any other details other than picking up Kim, the ride time and the hotel. That much has already overloaded my pea brain.
Hee hee!! :) I guess Ann and I are now the officially-designated troublemakers. I'm totally down with that. Ann?Quote:
Originally Posted by SadieKate
Trouble is my middle name!
OK, I'll be there. I finally hemmed & hawed about it enough. I just have to figure out how long the drive will take from 680... 2.5 hours? I'll stare at the map.
My navigator, the SDM, is allowing 2 hours from the Pleasant Hill BART station.
Excellent! Thanks!
For what it's worth, restaurant listings in Marina...
http://www.marinachamber.com/visitor...ory.php?q=food
That's what I'm allowing, but who knows what it will actually take. I have been late before (and also wrong) you know ... I haven't looked at Mapquest yet, but I seem to remember it was about a 100 mile drive from Concord.Quote:
Originally Posted by SadieKate