Getting to Know You!

[bambu101]

Real name: Wendy

Where do you live? Western Massachusetts AKA the Hilltowns or foothills of the Berkshires

Explanation of your handle: The name of my Sengal parrot, Bambu (I am also very involved in parrot/bird welfare, rescue and adoption)

Explanation of your avatar: someday- dial-up is not conducive to downloading pictures

Age (general or specific) 53 in January - Nice to see so many active 50ish women here!

Occupation: Business analyst in IT dept of an insurance company

Favorite bike: Currently own a Terry Susan B hybrid, but already drooling over a Bianchi or Orbea (Thanks a lot-it's all your fault, TE!)

What's in your stable? 2006 Terry Susan B hybrid (bought in July)

Fastest speed on a road bike? approximately 23 MPH going down one of the many hills around here

Another picture of yourself or your ride? See avatar section above

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: No, I didn't eat all that chocolate! Of course, my BF doesn't eat many sweets, and I can't blame it on the parrots or cat!

Most memorable moment on my bike: Making it up one of the difficult hills near my house for the first time after about 3 weeks of riding- a real sense of accomplishment!

Most fun ever had on a bike? Riding around Otis Reservoir with BF this summer-a beautiful ride that goes around the lake and through a campground.

[jobob]

Real name: Wendy

Where do you live? Western Massachusetts AKA the Hilltowns or foothills of the Berkshires.

Hey Wendy! I grew up in Pittsfield - aka the Metropolis of the Berkshires, better known as the Pitts. I have some family still living in Cheshire.

If I ever get back out there we'll have to get together with Lisa SH for a ride.

[bambu101]

jobob- I am pleasantly surprised to discover a few people here at TE im my area. I know that Nancielle is from the area and currently living in Pittsfield. There is also someone from Turners Falls (sorry, can't remenber who). oops- it is Im4smiley (just saw her picture posted in the Let's See You on your Bike thread)

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

I'm about 50 minute drive southwest of Pittsfield, in Columbia County NY.

[jobob]

I'm about 50 minute drive southwest of Pittsfield, in Columbia County NY.

Heh, when I moved out to California my perception of distance changed dramatically. When I grew up an hours' drive anyplace was considered a Big Deal (what! Drive to Springfield! ). Where I live now, a 50 minute drive is considered a "reasonable" commute

[sbctwin]

Real name: Sharon

Where do you live? Salt Lake City, Utah

Explanation of your handle: I am an identical twin who likes to keep her other personality close by in thought....

Explanation of your avatar: don't have one, yet

Age (general or specific) 53 and getting younger daily

Occupation: old mainframe programmer, stuck in the new world of techno babble...

What's in your stable? roadbike: Lightspeed Bella; commuter bike: Trek 6500

Fastest speed on a bike? on my commute home, I go by way of 8th South in SLC...from 13th East to 7th East, I can reach speeds up to 40 mph...I don't anymore because age and caution has told be to keep my hands on the brakes.


What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Growing up, "she did it", pointing my finger at my twin sister ....