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[Bikingmomof3]

KN-I ordered the fushia Ibex hat.

MP-have a great run. Add a few miles for me as I am down for the day.

Lise- feel free to buy things for me at the expo. Best of luck with the 1/2 marathon, I look forward to hearing all about it.

Fishdr-you should see my wish list at TE! I *heart* my ClycleOps trainer. Now I need some videos for it. I caved and ordered my first Ibex product a few minutes ago. Happy Shopping!

[KnottedYet]

I caved and ordered my first Ibex product a few minutes ago. Happy Shopping!

Mooooo-hooo-heh-heh! Welcome to the Dark Side!!

(I'm still leaning toward the black solid one or the pink and gray stripe one. Somehow I will have to justify the NEED for one. Will I really be riding in the cold that much? Hmmmmm.)

[Bikingmomof3]

Mooooo-hooo-heh-heh! Welcome to the Dark Side!!

(I'm still leaning toward the black solid one or the pink and gray stripe one. Somehow I will have to justify the NEED for one. Will I really be riding in the cold that much? Hmmmmm.)

You really *should* buy one, I would hate for you to out for a ride and catch a cold. I thought about the striped pne, but the cool stripe would not show up under my helmet. Maybe I need that one for running? Better safe than sorry.

[chickwhorips]

Jumping into TD right now.....

Don't know nothin' 'bout a drinkie named B52 but it sounds tasty........ How about an Irish Car Bomb? Also tasty! 1/2 pint Guiness with a 1/2 oz of Baileys, 1/2 oz of Jamison's Irish Whiskey dropped - boom- into the glass. Drink quickly!! Mmmmmmmmmmm! Or you'll end up with a cement mixer.

welcome to jumping into TD! i've been 86'd from irish car bombs, te-kill-ya, and jaegermeister. baaaaddd nights with praying to the toilet gods.

Well, now everyone knows my complete medical history I have no secrets left.

it all comes out eventually on TD.

good luck with the dates lise. aren't you the popluar one. then again we all knew you would have guys pounding down your door.

[Kitsune06]

Huh. Never been praying to the toilet gods. Felt like it (downing an irish car bomb, along with cantalope scooped out w/ port poured inside and deciding to wrestle someone about 2x your size will do that) but thankfully I've never been. ...but I'm still 21 for another few months, so I guess we shall see.
(Oh! A Clue!!!)

realizing that o2Optix aren't for continuous 30 day wear (like my optometrist seemed to think) I tore them out last night and cleaned/soaked them. They feel lots better today, way clearer, but still a little uncomfortable. Just not used to 'em yet, I think.

Way to be popular, Lise! Sounds like you can take your pick!

KN- re: Ibex wear... isn't wool sorta heavy and/or itchy?

[KnottedYet]

KN- re: Ibex wear... isn't wool sorta heavy and/or itchy?

No.

I was having an A-#1 rotten morning. Then I went for a bike ride. 30 miles only, but it was crisp and cool and very little traffic on the trail. There were moments when Flossie and I just seemed to click. So lovely. I found I could "play piano" while riding, and that I could let go with one hand. Didn't feel tippy or squirrelly.

Guess I needed to get stronger more than I need a new stem. So I didn't get a new stem. (wasn't sure the used one would fit, and the guy selling it was asking the same price as for a new one at LBS #1)

Recycled Cycles fixed a sqeaky brake pad, just cuz they love me, and chatted with me about goodies for Flossie. She will be getting new tires soon (Vittoria Randoneurs 700 x 28 with reflective sidewalls). After that will be new softer brake pads. I bought her a cute little light, very similar to a Knog Frog, to put on the bars. It's pretty bright.

Flossie had a little fan club everywhere we went. That was fun.

Now to shower and eat, then to help HipGnosis6 get her bike to Recycled Cycles.

[Lise]

KN--looking forward to pix of Flossie when she's all tricked out in fine fashion!

Kitsune--wool, Merino wool, at least, turns out to be wonderfully comfortable. My grandmother was a seamstress when she wasn't teaching 8th grade, and I have horrible memories of beautiful clothing she made that I could not stand to wear. Even lined, the wool itched unbearably. But I've come to love my SmartWool socks and Icebreaker sweater. Both feel snuggly warm but not hot or itchy. I'm asking for more of the same for Christmas!

In fact, if anybody hears of any deals on Merino wool clothes, please mention it here. I keep watching Steep & Cheap.
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PS--I managed to spend no money at the Expo. I was sorely tempted, but that vision of the bottom line of my debt kept floating up between me and the 40% off jacket, etc. Also, the 40% off jacket = 20% of the price of a CycleOps trainer. Keeps me on track. Feels good to have a modicum of discipline, y'know?

[Grog]

Ibex wear... isn't wool sorta heavy and/or itchy?

It's probably better for you and your finances to keep on believing that...

Fine merino wool is nor itchy nor heavy, when it's properly done at least (which is the case for Ibex, Smartwool, IceBreakers, etc.). Dries quickly, wicks nicely, can be light or heavy depending on what you're after.

But keep on believing it's itchy...

[Lise]

But keep on believing it's itchy...

I'll tell you where it's itchy--in the wallet. Whoo! Good stuff costs money! Who knew? I'm just so enchanted with my 70% off Icebreaker sweater and my 60% off SmartWool running socks (wearing those tomorrow, in the race).

TWO phone dates--one with the Southern Guy from last night, and one with the Professor this afternoon. Both really nice conversations. The Professor is the 62 year old. He ran a 5K for Breast Cancer this morning. He was embarrassed about his pace until I told him that was *my* pace, too. Date w/Mr. FarAway is at 7PM. I'm leaving the house at 6:15, meeting him at a restaurant 1/2 way between us. See what I mean about "far away"? All three of these men are widowers.

Having opened my mind to somewhat older men, I'm seeing some really cool profiles, and have really enjoyed talking with these three guys. Who knows what will happen, but thanks for all the encouragement. I made my profile very clear about:
1. I like to run/bike/do triathlons. I want to share that with a partner.
2. I don't drink. Really.
3. I don't want to date anyone who doesn't have some sort of spiritual way of life.
4. No smokers.
Some guys still don't seem to read beyond the picture, but I seem to be attracting more of what I want. We shall see. How'm I s'posed to go to dinner when I feel so danged nervous?

Running clothes all laid out. I'm going to wear the shirt I had made for the marathon last year, with my dad's picture on it. I had the idea while running last year's 1/2 marathon, two weeks before the big run.