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  1. 01-07-2012, 02:52 PM #1
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    It's my birthday, I'll bike if I want to

    Fifty seven years old today so I rode fifty seven miles.

    One year ago I couldn't have gone five miles.

    Best birthday present ever.
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    High-five!

    Eta: Oh, and happy birthday!
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    That's awesome, goldfinch! Happy birthday!
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    So you flew along like bird, your namesake on b-day. Happy birthday!
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    Sometimes I am still a bit surprised that I lost a bunch of weight and started riding and riding some more. Where did that come from? I still think of myself as the nerdie girl picked last for teams in gym class. Or, the old lady in beige nylon clothes carrying binoculars, a field guide, and a scope and talking about alternate plumage.
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    B-Day!

    Quote Originally Posted by goldfinch View Post
    Fifty seven years old today so I rode fifty seven miles.

    One year ago I couldn't have gone five miles.

    Best birthday present ever.

    HAPPY B-day...and that means "Bike" day... 57!! Awesome. So are you going to do 58 next year?? You are an inspiration!

    Many happy returns of the day!
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    Yes, I highly recommend the birthday ride, if you are in a place where the weather allows. It also means the day after the birthday is a pleasant rest day. I went for a walk in the neighboring state park, saw a Green Kingfisher and a Belted Kingfisher. Came home and starting reading Sue Grafton's "V is for Vengeance."

    And skipped cake.

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