Hi grrls! Thanks for asking. Reasons for absence:

1) Computer hard drive crash (again)... took a power hit. Took me a while to diagnose and then reload all my stuff. Fortunately I had done a backup of personal data the week before...

2) Sick doggie - the little guy, Willie (Shih Tzu), suddenly starting having these very painful (imagine dog screaming) episodes. Diagnosed as Intervertebral Disc Disease... 2 weeks of 24/7 pain managment for him. He's coming off 'roids now and doing well. Hoping for no recurrance.

3) Came down with the flu...

4) Friend that is supposed to dog-sit (while I come to see y'all for the Cinderella) mother has fallen gravely ill. She's had to fly home. My roomie is off on a cruise at same time I'm supposed to come to CA. I'm scrambling to find dog care. This could impact my ability to come out.

So, that's what I've been up to. Needless to say, my butt hasn't been on the bike much at all. So, can a girl who hasn't trained hardly at all make it throught the Cinderella without killing herself?

spazz.... I need a nap