I am snowed in and still training inside! The skiing is great, but I am doing the Party Pardee even if I have to ski down to the event with my bike on my back. I have a girlfriend that is going to come along and "poach" I guess you call it. I am just doing the 50 K as this is my first ride ever. I really want to thank you all for all the positive and supportive comments on this site. I am really learning a lot. I am riding a cheap purple Schwinn and a blue/black helmet. 5'8", blond hair in a pony tail I would guess for the event. Maybe I will see you all at the lunch afterwards (my name is Jean), as I am sure you will all be hitting the road before my 8am start. The weather forcast appears to be great for Saturday! FYI- Buscaglias in Jackson is a good Italian Restaurant if you want a nice place to carbo load the night before. They have a very good local wine list.