...right out of your hair!

[Lise]

As in ride that man right out of your hair!

So today at work, I was internally grousing about how it's gorgeous today in Chicago, a perfect spring evening the likes of which we almost never see in April...and I have these cute spring-date-night clothes that almost never get worn...and that stupid-guy-who-stopped-returning-my-phone-calls should be taking me out on a fabulous date!!! Ahem. Noooo, we don't date stupid guys anymore, Lise....

Ah! The BIKE! The beeuouteous bike! Hopped on and rode and rode. 18 mi roundtrip. Rode down to one of the most lovely spots in Chicago. If you come visit us, take a stroll down the roadway between the Shedd Aquarium and the Adler Planetarium. Half-way along, stop, turn, and look out over the lake to the city. Your heart will soar. Mine did.

Alas, the route continues to confound me. Urban adventure, avoiding suddenly flung open taxi doors, pedestrians gone mad, rollerbladers talking on the phone (?!?). I will find a way to get down to the Museum campus and parts south without traversing the lakefront north branch. So when I wasn't dodging taxis, I was cogitating on route variations.

It being early in the season, I forgot that one bottle of water + no snacks = really hungry and thirsty. Yeeessss....it's all coming back to me!

The bike is so wonderful. I mean, I was at 17 mph between stop signs! Oh, how I dream of a long stretch where I can ride full-out without worrying about running into anybody. I will find it!

Glad I'm not out on a date with a stupid guy right now. Smiling, fed, hydrated, and my muscles buzzing with endorphins.

[janetsplanet]

I find men replaceable and changeable but a good bike is hard to find...
You will find a better one..I can feel it.

[DrBee]

The right man is out there somewhere. He'll show up where and when you least expect him. At least you have that beautiful bike to keep you going! That will never change! Consistency is a good thing

[KnottedYet]

Biking helps in so many ways! When my s.o. and I are too grumpy to speak, we go for a bike ride. Or multiple multiple RIDES. When I moved out for a while we still met for rides. When you do something you love together, it's easier to remember that you really do love that person. (even if they aren't perfect. 'Course, we are perfect, it's just them that aren't perfect...)

I agree with the others, you'll find someone when you least expect it.

(seems like the ones I find when I'm LOOKING are the worst)

[Trek420]

where's that thread, ah, here:

http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showt...ghlight=praise

there can be advantages to cycling single, and the bike can cure so many ills. I agree with Knottedyet, always seem to meet the best people when we stop looking.

And then you'll have the most amazing legs

When you do find a single, sane, non-stupid, non-sedentary guy, ask him if he has a sister in the Bay Area you can introduce me to will ya?

[bikerz]

Hey Lise - sounds like a great ride! And the perfect attitude!

I'm suddenly single after my 14-year relationship ended - and totally dreading sidling into the dating scene as a 40-something (good grief - I was still in my 20's last time I was single!)

But a friend of mine told me way back then that I hadn't met my next partner because they were still busy getting ready for me. I found it a helpful way to think - it kind of took the pressure off, and who knows, maybe it was even true!

Meanwhile ride, ride, ride and give that really great guy time to get ready for you!

[Lise]

where's that thread, ah, here:

http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showt...ghlight=praise

When you do find a single, sane, non-stupid, non-sedentary guy, ask him if he has a sister in the Bay Area you can introduce me to will ya?

Thanks, Trek, that was a fun read! I'll definitely keep my ears out for that fabulous sister in the Bay Area. Only my aversion to long-distance relationships will keep me from flying out to check her out myself! L.

[bikerchick68]

I find men replaceable and changeable but a good bike is hard to find...
You will find a better one..I can feel it.

Oh My Gawd!!! PLEASE tell me I can have that made into to a license plate frame...??? Brilliant!

[Trek420]

bikerchick68 "Oh My Gawd!!! PLEASE tell me I can have that made into to a license plate frame...??? Brilliant!"

or a jersey