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[Nanci]

Hi, sorry I disappeared- I think I got stuck in a snake forum vortex, plus working a ton of OT because I am way behind, and am coveting another snake, and suck at riding my bike- except I am doing a 200k Saturday in Jupiter, Florida which will be #11 of the series of 12...I don't suck at eating or drinking, unfortunately. I've disappeared in my personal life, too- I think the last time I saw friends was the day I went to see Jackass Two, and when two friends stopped by unannounced on my birthday. I feel reclusive. I'm glad this is the last way out of town ride for a while- I like seeing the new places, but they are getting so far away that my usual friends won't go that far, and the hotels are expensive, and gas for a 350 mile drive is expensive...I tried to keep up with TD as best I could, but I have been pages behind every day- and I have it set on 100 posts per page, or whatever the max is. I haven't ridden with my bike group since the day I almost got hit by a car. Maybe it's the holidays and not being able to get up to see my family. I _could_ drive up, maybe, but it's a 24 hour drive, and if BF goes home for Christmas- then I worry about all the pets being alone- Milly tips over his dishes, the torts expect a fresh-cooked meal twice a day- I don't know- it's hard to leave. I shouldn't have even taken vacation that week. Is something wrong with me that I just want to stay home and hibernate??? I _feel_ content. It's weird.

Nanci

[crazycanuck]

Hey Nanci,

You're allowed to hibernate!!! Is there a person from the snake forum that could look after your snakies for a few days??

I wouldn't feel bad about leaving them for a few days in order to see your family.

Best of luck at the 200k ride on the weekend.

I'll be thinking of you whilst at IMWA. Oh yeah & running mommy too...

Hey I heard from Denise(223) yesterday. She's alive & well but not biking as much as she'd like.

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[Lise]

Nanci! Bruno! Great to hear from you!

J. just called me to say they're predicting 8-10" of snow tonight. As it's 7:21 AM, I suspect he mainly wanted to talk to me. Which is perfect because I woke up thinking about how loving he is with me. That's right gals, I woke up in the call room because I was in bed all night while on call!!! Two call shifts in a row with no pages at all! It's a freakin' miracle! I feel like I looked at the clock every 20 minutes last night, but at least I was lying down. Now I'm going to get some b'fast and see the two ladies who delivered yesterday. Then I'm off call in 2.5 hr!

Thanks for all the happy messages about me and J...the long-timers here at TE/TD certainly supported me through enough disappointments and wierdness in the dating world.

OK, I'm a lousy 1/4 Scotsperson...what's St. Andrew's day?

[margo49]

Yeah, St Andrew's Day

Trust Bruno to make her Grande (Re-)entrance today

Here's tae 'iss
wha's lak 'iss
gae fu'
an' thair a' daid

Bruno works too hard and then has no time for *us*.
We must duck tape her to her computer and only let her out to ride and then only if she will post about the Scottish countryside (eg bonnie banks of lochs, heather, the sea to Skye, high roads and low roads, etc); so we will all be reaching for our single malts (or our breakfast oats with salt not sugar for the non-drinking community) and singing along to her descriptions

Everyone now, all together ...
Ye Banks and Braes o' Boonie Doon,
How can ye bloom sae fraish an' fair,
How can ye chaunt ye little burrds
An' I'm sae weary, fu' o' care
Ye'll break ma heart....

That should get her out on her bike!!!

[mimitabby]

So let me get this straight, St Andrew's day is a day in Australia where men
wear skirts with no underwear to work??

THAT sounds kind of fun!

weather here in WA: 36 degrees and slush everywhere, by noon should be in the 40's.

The mild is coming back.

[mtbdarby]

Welcome back Nanci and Bruno!

Nanci - I understand the hibernating too. I can "get inside" myself very easily and have to make myself stay connected to the world sometimes.

Bruno - St. Andrews Day, huh? Guys with kilts and no undies, huh? That would be distracting for me, lol. Like I'm not already distracted at work Right Mimi??

KG - do the power gods not like you??

Lise - good for you starting the day talking to J! I remember how that feels....

Yeah, my friend made it through his heart operation successfully! He was breathing on his own by 5pm last night and seems to be in great spirits according to his sister. I sent him a little something yesterday and if the snow stays down by Lise, I'll drive down and see him Saturday. Thanks for the prayers and well wishes.

CWR - cool link. When do you head out on vacation? Enjoy!

Xena is doing better. Bugger wouldn't eat her pill this morning (yeah, the $4 one!), even dipped in peanut butter. So mamma shoved it down her throat

I'm afraid I'm gonna have to work today. I have a customer coming in this afternoon and I need to be ready. Plus it's month end - accounting wants projects invoiced. Fun, fun!

[salsabike]

Content, hibernating---nice state of being, I think. And have a great time Saturday! I can't believe you're up to 11 of 12. Smooch Choco for me. And think about coming up here next summer to do the wineries ride...

[kelownagirl]

KG - do the power gods not like you??

Not this week. To add insult to injury, the breaker downstairs flipped on monday and I didn't know. Everything in the freezer is gone, thankfully, it wasn't really full. And it was the power-doorlock gods who jinxed me last night when I couldn't open the rear door of the van and had to shove the suitcase onto the seat.

BM3 - Back is in rough shape today. Not comfortable laying down (bad night), hurts to sit, and even more to stand up again. I've spent much of the day leaning against my high stool in the classroom. Ugh. Hopefully it'll be better tomorrow or else I'll go get some anti-inflammatories...