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  1. #1
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    You know, I have lived and died by the motto "Friends don't let friends buy Starbucks" but then I had one of their peppermint mochas this Christmas. So, now I'm trying to fess up to the addiction and break free so I can support my LCS the way I support my LBS.

    So, I'm on a 12-step program of homemade hot chocolate with peppermint schnappes. Hardly any caffeine!

    I'm am so glad to hear news of his good progress.

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    Hey, MM, how are your friends doing now? I just found this thread and see it's been over a week since an update! I hope the improvements have been dramatic!

    Add this crazy canuck cyclist to the list of those thinking about you and your friends getting fully recovered and making it through a difficult situation. There will be something you all get from this and you may not know it for years to come.

    My own experience with injury was minute in comparison, but between a broken shoulder and the loss of my fur-kid to cancer, I developed a passion for taking pictures that got me through a two year depression (which, in turn, increased my photographic experience and skill). Life's like that, there's always a reason.

    Sunny thoughts to all of you!

    namaste,
    ~T~

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    Thanks LBCT - I haven't actually got to see my friend this week as both me and my BF have had rotten colds and thought it was probably better if I kept out of the way till I was better.

    Her hubby came out of hospital today so is much better but as he's got so many fractures he's obviously going to need a lot of help round the house for a good while. My friend is actually studying to become a physiotherepist which is ironic. Maybe she can use some of her newly learned skills on hubby.

    As I'm unemployed at the moment I'm going to be dragging her out as much as possible, for walks on the beach or just for a quick beer/coffee. Also thought I'd make myself available for if she needs to go out but feels hubby should have someone there.

    I also like to look for the learning point out of situations. It'll be interesting to see what comes out of this one, apart from realising that it can only take an instant to turn life on it's head and maybe I should live for the moment more. Rather than waiting for the perfect day to ride I should just get out there. In another thread someone had a great quote,
    'Ride Till the Apocalypse' - I liked it so much I printed it out and stuck it to my wall. Think it's time I went out and grabbed life instead of just waiting for it to come to me.

    Thanks for your interest LBCT and your kind thoughts.

  4. #4
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    Good Morning MM: I was just thinking of you, your friend and her DH and wondered how he was doing. Any updates?
    Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, champagne in one hand, strawberries in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming: "Yeah Baby! What a Ride!"

 

 

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