I too have a difficult time communicating and lurk more than I post. Since discovering TE in Oct.06, I feel I found a place where people are accepting. I have many replies to other posts, but my "shyness " creaps in and I don't reply . I like the accepting nature of TE...mostly women cyclists from all walks of life, all ages, all here with the idea of furthering the success of their fellow women cyclists. The support and encouragement is overwhelming and wonderful...hopefully one day, I will feel more comfortable posting