I’m not here to crash the party…

[Trek420]

I thank you all for your kind words… I received a PM and was told my post was inappropriate, that this is a ladies forum, and I am not welcome, that I should have used the PM instead of posting.

OMF***ing G*d. I am soooooo sorry. I'm not a moderator, I don't play one on TV. This is not indicitive of this board.

As kinda a senior person here (or just someone who posts a lot and has no life ) I'm shocked though sadly not surprised.

Yes, it's a "womens cycling discussion forum" and hope it will remain so. But we've long had invited guests. And you are welcome here, just don't leave the seat up.

I personally know male cyclists who lurk, like my mechanic (Hi Chris!!). We've had this discussion, perhaps it needs to continue but in its own public sphere and not directed at an individual member.

She also seemed offended that I included my picture saying this is not a dating service.

It isn't? Hey honey, MSG Hall says we should not have met here. And he's just been promoted and has access to heavy artillery so he's right

No offense taken, I just took it as "look, this is who got your bike stuff, a real person, really serving, really over there". I think we all did.

So many people don't write thank you letters these days, I was not expecting one because I figured you're pretty busy I for one was very appreciative, moved and nice to see who it went to.

And I want to see bike pixs and ride reports.

I only wanted to say thank you on thanks giving day.

On behalf of this board I apologize. We want to say thank you for serving your country. And I really don't appreciate having to deal with the drama on board before I've had sufficient coffee.

Edited to add here are some TE'ers, I'm the short gal with the orange hat.

[snapdragen]

Bruce - you are more than welcome to check in with us, let us know how you're doing. Tell us about riding in Iraq - I'm sure it's a whole lot different than any of us have ever done (aside from any others here that are currently serving in the armed forces).