I will give this some thought and will happily participate. I think he is absolutely wonderful in many ways.
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Thread: Sheldon Brown's health problems
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11-12-2006, 02:32 PM #1
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"My predominant feeling is one of gratitude. I have loved and been loved;I have been given much and I have given something in return...Above all, I have been a sentient being, a thinking animal, on this beautiful planet, and that in itself has been an enormous privilege and an adventure." O. Sacks
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11-12-2006, 05:47 PM #2
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Oh wow, I hadn't heard about this. I was introduced to Sheldon's site and all of his wonderful advice through this forum, and now it's so sad to find out what he's going through. It's definitely one of life's unfunniest jokes that the man who's helped so many people get more from biking now struggles to ride.
Thank you for posting this, newfsmith. I'd also like to participate if anyone comes up with an appropriate idea."How about if we all just try to follow these very simple rules of the road? Drive like the person ahead on the bike is your son/daughter. Ride like the cars are ambulances carrying your loved ones to the emergency room. This should cover everything, unless you are a complete sociopath."
David Desautels, in a letter to velonews.com
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11-12-2006, 06:27 PM #3
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One idea is...
So here's one possibility. Everyone can post on this thread one "here's what's so cool about Sheldon in my book" or "here's what I learned from him" or whatever, one of us (and I'm willing) could compile it and email it to him as a TE tribute/keep on truckin' wish.
I am totally happy to hear other/better ideas, too."My predominant feeling is one of gratitude. I have loved and been loved;I have been given much and I have given something in return...Above all, I have been a sentient being, a thinking animal, on this beautiful planet, and that in itself has been an enormous privilege and an adventure." O. Sacks
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02-05-2007, 08:08 PM #4
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Sheldon's having a tough time
If ever there was a time to send Sheldon Brown an email to thank him for whatever he's given you as a cyclist, now might be it. I did send him an email last week that said there were lots of people out there who'd learned a ton from him, that a lot of them were on this forum, and that we thank you, etc.
You can read about how he's doing at: http://sheldonbrown.org/journal/health.html
and email him at:
captBike@sheldonbrown.comLast edited by salsabike; 02-05-2007 at 09:29 PM.
"My predominant feeling is one of gratitude. I have loved and been loved;I have been given much and I have given something in return...Above all, I have been a sentient being, a thinking animal, on this beautiful planet, and that in itself has been an enormous privilege and an adventure." O. Sacks
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02-05-2007, 08:57 PM #5
What's next? A half iron?
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Your link isn't working. Here it is again - not sure if it'll be any better.
http://www.sheldonbrown.org/journal/health.htmlIt is never too late to be what you might have been. ~ George Elliot
My podcast about being a rookie triathlete:Kelownagurl Tris Podcast
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02-05-2007, 09:41 PM #6
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Thanks, KG--fixed now.
"My predominant feeling is one of gratitude. I have loved and been loved;I have been given much and I have given something in return...Above all, I have been a sentient being, a thinking animal, on this beautiful planet, and that in itself has been an enormous privilege and an adventure." O. Sacks
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02-06-2007, 05:54 AM #7
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Such a sad story to read. His website is with out a doubt the best cycling reference website around. Whenever I have something I can't figure out or want some good reading, I always check his site. I've also referred many people to it for repair, maintenance, and general knowledge. It's so tragic to read is frequent entries about his condition.
I'll definitely be sending prayers his way.
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