Oh my goodness !
I cannot begin to express how impressed I am.You most definitely ROCK !
I'm so glad this turned out so well for you.
You're an inspiration to me. I need to print out your post and pin it up on my wall. And I should carry it with me when I have those moments of self-doubt that I succumb to all too often.
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08-06-2007, 04:41 PM #1
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08-06-2007, 04:51 PM #2
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Amen.
Originally Posted by jobob
Oh my goodness !
I cannot begin to express how impressed I am. You most definitely ROCK !
I'm so glad this turned out so well for you.
You're an inspiration to me. I need to print out your post and pin it up on my wall. And I should carry it with me when I have those moments of self-doubt that I succumb to all too often.
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08-06-2007, 05:20 PM #3
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you are a strong and brave woman! great ride report!
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08-06-2007, 08:06 PM #4
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Jo: Uh, Jo? You are one of my heroes from Climbing Club!
Mimitabby: Pics are still in the little camera I bought at Safeway! I'll post some pics in a few days!
SmilingCat: Did I notice the particularly vivid blue sky? Uh, where I live, it rains another inch for every mile you drive west (until you actually hit the North American Rain Forest). I noticed immediately that there was blue sky (and hot weather, and air that lets you hang something up overnight to dry without turning on the heater in the bathroom). Yep...I LOVE this kind of country. Makes me homesick for my years in Eastern WA.
Thank you all so much for helping me celebrate!Last edited by Starfish; 08-06-2007 at 08:10 PM.
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08-06-2007, 08:21 PM #5
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Wow.
I really can't say much more. I am speechless. (Those who've actually met me know that's saying something.)
Wow.Sarah
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08-07-2007, 12:38 PM #6
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I am so happy for you! Your write up is awesome and I hope I can join you next year. Revel in those goals accomplished.
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08-07-2007, 06:53 PM #7
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You know you were instrumental in helping me get there. Truly, if it had not been for you, I don't believe I would have made it to the start line. Thank you. And, I think it is a ride you would enjoy. Shasta is a volcano, you know! Originally Posted by Veronica
I hope you face your challenges with as much support as I did! That's the key! Originally Posted by sundial
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08-11-2007, 05:11 PM #8
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I was glad to help. Although, all I did was give you a swift kick in the butt every now and then - virtually of course. Originally Posted by Starfish
You know you were instrumental in helping me get there. Truly, if it had not been for you, I don't believe I would have made it to the start line. Thank you. And, I think it is a ride you would enjoy. Shasta is a volcano, you know!
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08-12-2007, 11:31 AM #9
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What an impressive job you did, oh my gosh.. The narritive was great, great set up for your adventure. I finished your story and thought to myself, and I was dreading my century coming up in Sept. that has a little over 6000 feet of hills..thats nothing compared to what you did..GREAT JOB Starfish..woo hoo...
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08-13-2007, 07:33 AM #10
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I know! I'm afraid to meet you in person! Originally Posted by Veronica
I was glad to help. Although, all I did was give you a swift kick in the butt every now and then - virtually of course.
V. Just kidding, of course!
Thanks to all of you for your warm responses...it is so wonderful to be celebrated. If you aren't already asking for lots of encouragement and cheerleading, I highly recommend it!
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08-07-2007, 09:18 PM #11
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Starfish!!! You rocked it. Awesome!!
You know, I think you broke my record for the most climbing in one ride.
You did a great job reporting your ride as well. I love the chapters approach.
You are a climbing queen.
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08-08-2007, 04:48 AM #12
Slow and steady...
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What a great accomplishment! Brag on about the stats! They are amazing!
You have EARNED it! Your story is joining some others on my fridge to keep me motivated! Way to go!
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08-08-2007, 04:38 PM #13
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What a wonderful account of your ride!! It was a delight to read. Your journey (inside and out) serves as an inspiration for all of us. Thank you.
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08-10-2007, 12:22 PM #14
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Just Fabulous! What an amazing and great ride and vivid write up. It feels like we were all there with you. Totally amazing.
And the tapering and training really worked too.
Congrats on not being totally fried afterwards, which is another tribute to your training.
I though of you as I was romping over the little hills of MA - glad to know you were having an amazing experience.
I hadn't realized what a tough year you had before the ride, also an inspiring healing process - hats off to you .
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08-06-2007, 08:22 PM #15
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Well, here are a couple of things to chew on: Originally Posted by Starfish
The most climbing I've ever done on a single ride was about 6300 feet (this past weekend, as a matter of fact)
Oh, and you say it was a series of out & back climbs? Well if I were on your ride, I would have likely bailed when the going got tough.
In fact, on my ride this weekend the opportunity presented itself so I cut out the last few miles to the top of Mt. Tam. Your tenacity is really something.
So there. You're my hero now. Deal with it.
Last edited by jobob; 08-06-2007 at 08:26 PM.
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