- Entering big room, lotsa people wearing bike helmets, empty GU packets near the trash can....
- Facilitator : "You back there. Yeah you, slinking or sliming around the back of the room. C'mon up."
- Me looking around, "You tawking to me???", pointing finger at self... :eek:
- Fac: "Uh huh...."
- Me: Slowly making my way up to the front. Looking around nervously. Realizing my jersey, socks, and gloves DO NOT match, d'oh!!!! :o At least with my mountain bike shoes, my SPD's don't mess up the floor......
- Fac:"OK, just breathe and introduce yourself."
- Me: Shaking and stammering, "He-he-helloo, muh-my name is Hill Slug, and I-I-I just signed up f-f-f-or the ALC5." :)
- Everyone: "Hello Hill Slug!!!!" The clapping is kinda muffled because of the gloves......
- Me: Sweating like crazy, gulps down some cytomax and tries to relax. "OK, thanks everyone for that nice welcome. :) I'm reeeeaaaally nervous about doing this ride, but from what I've heard it's alot of fun and quite rewarding. So, with your support, I think I can do it." Just about knocks down the mic, and returns to the back of the room......"Oh, and can someone please tell me where I can find a red outfit suitable to ride in?????!!!" :D