Howdy from Lise!

[Lise]

You guys crack me up! I forwarded the Janeville ride link to J, who *is* a big fan of PIE, which he pronounces "PYAH", being from Alabama...he has the cutest accent...sigh...he's cute all over. In a handsome, manly way, of course. Can you tell I'm smitten?

Yep, he likes to ride. We were in a bike shop the other day, where he saw gel seat covers for the first time. "Oh!" he said, "I must have one of those!" I said, "Honey, if your saddle got any more comfortable, it would be a barcalounger!" He did start looking at road bikes for the first time, so who knows. We're planning to move in together in the fall, into his condo, and it looks like the bikes will be on a rack in the small dining room. That should be interesting; it's already three bikes!

You're right, CC, good memory, we went to Rome in March! We had a wonderful time. What a beautiful city.
Took the cat in today--the vet was a guy I hadn't met before, but he was wonderful. Our main vet had written good notes in her chart, and this guy was suggesting the same thing the other one did, exploration under anesthesia. So I'm giving her 3 more days of antibiotics and sub-q fluids, then taking her in on Thurs. I'm aware that anesthesia may be too much for her, but she can't keep on like this, either. I am lucky that it's easy for me to give her the fluids and the meds. I'm quite comfortable with needles and IV bags because of work.

It's so sweet to know that I have been missed, and to be welcomed back so warmly.

Brina, I'm doing Lake Zurich tri on 8/5. This is the first year they have a sprint. www.lztri.com Come do it with me! Aww, come do Bike the Drive next year anyway. You can get back at BofA by refusing their stinking t-shirt or something.

Queen, you know the one thing I didn't throw in the pannier for BTD? Dry socks! I was wearing wool, which were soaked through, as I was wearing my well-ventilated biking shoes with cleats. J offered me his extra pair of COTTON socks, which I graciously declined. At least, I hope I was gracious, as internally I was horrified. COTTON? I think not! So, yeah, I had damp feet for most of the ride, but at least it was wool. Next year I'll remember.

OK, time to get back to work. Y'all sure know how to hook a girl on re-upping at TE! L.