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  1. #1
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    I've missed you!

    Hi, girls!

    I finally sat down and read a few threads after way too long away!

    I've missed you all so much!!

    Why the long absence? Well, some strange little catholic guilt part of me thinks that just because I haven't been riding I don't really have the right to hang out here....

    and I stopped riding this year long before the weather got too bad for it...

    and I don't know if my bad attitude caused the stop in cycling...or vice versa

    ...I've spent a lot longer feeling sorry for myself than I ever should have and I guess I was too embarassed to share those thoughts with you

    I mean, I have so much to be grateful for, that my complaints are just meaningless, really!

    The big change is still something I'm waiting for: I keep applying for jobs in our head office in Vernon, and I haven't got an offer yet. At home, DH has moved to weekend shift which means I see him lunches and evenings during the week, and only see him when I wake him up for his next shift all weekend. He's not seeing the benefits to five days off yet, either, because all his days are used up with painting, flooring, doors, windows and bathroom upgrade of our house...when it's time to sell all that work will make the house sell FAST in a pretty soft market.

    That and I've reached my uh-oh weight. Kickboxing 2-3 times per week has not been enough.

    Minor concerns and issues, but they are enough to occupy our minds to a degree that is probably not altogether healthy.

    Thank you all for reminding me of how lucky I really am, and for helping me remember how much I love biking, and I love all of you!

    You'll probably only see me on weekends for awhile, but I'll still be reading and appreciating all you have to say!

    Thank you!
    Namaste,
    ~Teresa~

  2. #2
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    Quote Originally Posted by LBTC
    Hi, girls!

    I finally sat down and read a few threads after way too long away!

    I've missed you all so much!!

    Why the long absence? Well, some strange little catholic guilt part of me thinks that just because I haven't been riding I don't really have the right to hang out here....

    and I stopped riding this year long before the weather got too bad for it...

    and I don't know if my bad attitude caused the stop in cycling...or vice versa

    ...I've spent a lot longer feeling sorry for myself than I ever should have and I guess I was too embarassed to share those thoughts with you

    I mean, I have so much to be grateful for, that my complaints are just meaningless, really!

    The big change is still something I'm waiting for: I keep applying for jobs in our head office in Vernon, and I haven't got an offer yet. At home, DH has moved to weekend shift which means I see him lunches and evenings during the week, and only see him when I wake him up for his next shift all weekend. He's not seeing the benefits to five days off yet, either, because all his days are used up with painting, flooring, doors, windows and bathroom upgrade of our house...when it's time to sell all that work will make the house sell FAST in a pretty soft market.

    That and I've reached my uh-oh weight. Kickboxing 2-3 times per week has not been enough.

    Minor concerns and issues, but they are enough to occupy our minds to a degree that is probably not altogether healthy.

    Thank you all for reminding me of how lucky I really am, and for helping me remember how much I love biking, and I love all of you!

    You'll probably only see me on weekends for awhile, but I'll still be reading and appreciating all you have to say!

    Thank you!
    Namaste,
    ~Teresa~
    Hey Teresa we all have times when the little things seem to pile up and become big things in our mind so dont stress your not alone in that.

    Good to have you back.
    Leslie

    The most effective way to do it, is to do it.
    Amelia Earhart

    2005 Trek 5000 road/Avocet 02 40W
    2006 Colnago C50 road/SSM Atola
    2005 SC Juliana SL mtb/WTB Laser V

  3. #3
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    Teresa,
    It is good to see you back. Even if you are not riding, I am sure I speak for others that we love seeing you on the board anyway.

    Welcome back and will be good to see you whenever you pop in.

    JoAnn

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    Teresa,
    Thanks for voicing some of the guilt the rest of us feel for not riding in this winter weather. I'll be praying for you on the job front too. Have fun cross training with something else since it's hard to get in bike time. Try something new! This too shall pass and it will make riding your bike that much sweeter when you do.
    Dar
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    “Minds are like parachutes...they only function when they are open. - Thomas Dewar"

  5. #5
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    I was just thinking I hadn't seen you around for a bit! Glad to have you back. Oh, and you're not the only one that hasn't been doing much riding. I think I've been out once in the last month.
    Drink coffee and do stupid things faster with more energy.

  6. #6
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    Thank you Trek and Jo and Dar and Kiwi!

    Today I'm at home with a migraine. I'm fortunate that I don't spend hours throwing up with one of these, but I get so I don't function very well and the new fabulous track lighting in the kitchen is torturous!!

    It's so nice to have all of you to visit with while I'm here!

    Namaste,
    ~T~

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    Quote Originally Posted by LBTC
    Well, some strange little catholic guilt part of me thinks that just because I haven't been riding I don't really have the right to hang out here....
    What do we need to do to convert you to another belief system? Consider it your rest and rejuvenation period for the winter. We all get the blahs now and then.
    Frends know gud humors when dey is hear it. ~ Da Crockydiles of ZZE.

  8. #8
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    Welcome back hun - you were missed! so if I understand this right - I gotta RIDE to post here??


    It's your words of wit and wisdom that mean more than how many miles you do - or don't - ride my friend! Never not hang out here coz you're not riding at This point in your life!
    Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, champagne in one hand, strawberries in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming: "Yeah Baby! What a Ride!"

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    giggling through the part of my head that doesn't hurt right now....

    Thanks SK and Corsair!

    Namaste,
    ~T~

  10. #10
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    Quote Originally Posted by CorsairMac
    Welcome back hun - you were missed! so if I understand this right - I gotta RIDE to post here??
    Corsair - man you make me laugh - at least this time I wasnt knocking back Darjeeling whilst reading.

    Sounds like a good rumour line though (whispers into other forum users ears psst apparently Corsair doesnt even ride) or when posting a response to new member." Yikes dont know from experience though because I never ride." That would have them thinking.
    The most effective way to do it, is to do it.
    Amelia Earhart

    2005 Trek 5000 road/Avocet 02 40W
    2006 Colnago C50 road/SSM Atola
    2005 SC Juliana SL mtb/WTB Laser V

  11. #11
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    Quote Originally Posted by Trekhawk
    Corsair - man you make me laugh - at least this time I wasnt knocking back Darjeeling whilst reading.
    Darn - I was Trying to time that right!!!


    Quote Originally Posted by Trekhawk
    Sounds like a good rumour line though (whispers into other forum users ears psst apparently Corsair doesnt even ride) or when posting a response to new member." Yikes dont know from experience though because I never ride." That would have them thinking.
    ROFLMAO - I can just see it now: Not, of course that I would have any experience since I"m not a rider but.....................I've Read here on the forum that you can do such-n-such or so-n-so. Please let me know if it works, coz if I ever decide to ride, I might need to know that!

    (ain't I bad! )
    Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, champagne in one hand, strawberries in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming: "Yeah Baby! What a Ride!"

  12. #12
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    LOL Corsair! LBTC... post anyway! heck just cause you may not be riding much doesn't mean you don't still love it! I haven't been riding as much either (stupid time change!!! )... I figure it gives me more time to gab!
    There is a fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness".

 

 

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