DDH, I feel the same way you do about famous people in general. But, high profile athletes like Floyd and Lance are truly inspirational. When some one has such passion about something that they are willing to do whatever it takes to reach a goal is amazing. Floyd's story is inspiring. His family didn't want him to cycle and tried so hard to keep him off the bike, yet his passion was so strong that he did it anyway. If you don't know his background, look into it.
The event was worth my time. Although, each event was only 30 minutes from my home. Of course, Floyd was raised only 1 hour from my house too! His sister got married Saturday which is why he was in our area. His original book tour dates only had a few signings in PA and all centered around this weekend.
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07-03-2007, 10:03 AM #1
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07-03-2007, 03:05 PM #2
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You supplied the pink sharpie, right?
It looks great!
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07-03-2007, 03:20 PM #3
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Resale?
Originally Posted by zencentury
you can never sell .... or wash the bike 
Next ones are;
July 9, 7:30 PM - BORDERS Rice Lake Square Wheaton, IL 60187
July 10, 7:00 PM - BORDERS 830 N. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL 60611
July 12, 7:00 PM - THIRD PLACE BOOKS 17171 Bothell Way NE Lake Forest Park, WA
July 13, 7:00 PM - BORDERS 2339 Fair Oaks Blvd. Sacramento, CA 95825
July 14, 7:00 PM - BOOK PASSAGE 51 Tamal Vista Blvd Corte Madera, CA 94925 ...........
who's goin'?Last edited by Trek420; 07-03-2007 at 07:17 PM.
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07-03-2007, 06:14 PM #4
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Pink Sharpie
Actually it is a weatherproof paint pen. I also had a yellow one for DH's bike. I actually left the pens there since so many others wanted to borrow them. I am not sure how many people wanted hot pink, but I am sure the yellow was used frequently.
Also, when Floyd signed my bike he said "who is this guy?" when he saw my bike. I professed complete ignorance and told him I had never heard of any one by the name Lemond!!
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07-03-2007, 06:15 PM #5
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suck up!! Originally Posted by amymisk
(I would have done the same thing if i was quick enough)
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07-03-2007, 09:12 PM #6
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We, ie DH, are/is going to the Washington one. I have to work until 8:30pm so unless I connive enough to get out early, he will go without me. I'm off sun-tues and travel isn't an issue so I'm looking for other cities but nothing looks convenient on the days I'm off. Alas. Sucks to be me?
DH has a Lemond. He is seriously toying with the idea of getting it signed. He might have to feign ignorance
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07-05-2007, 06:44 PM #7
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Mimi-I am occasionally quick enough to think of something good. Actually, if he had questioned me, I was going to put the blame on my LBS- I really wanted a Trek, but the fit guy said the LeMond fit me better.
teigyr- Floyd seems to have a good sense of humor perhaps DH could say something like he heard a rumor about some LeMond guy that might have won a big tour a few times.
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