Applauds, cheers, and congratulations, Mary! I thought about you and my other friend late Saturday when that storm rolled in. Joe and I had just finished a 90 mile ride just in the knick of time! Not the cascade one from Carnation (we slept in) we did our own "thing" LOL. Too bad about the road construction, weather, and traffic but you prevailed! You are just too good girl! STP number 5 under your belt and I have yet to do one! Maybe next year? We'll see. Isn't it a nice feeling when you feel great in an event like this? Like you said you must have done something right! And what a nice son coming down to pick you up! My husband, daughter, and son will be dropping me off and picking me up for my Courage Classic. I am sort of sad that Joe will not be doing this ride with me. But I am very happy that my good friend Pat is. She and I have been training a lot together these last few weeks. But this week I am on my own. Joe is out of town on business and Pat's brother is visiting from out of town. I did a 45 mile ride yesterday alone. I picked up a huge hunk of glass in my rear tire. Luckily for me I did not get a flat. I didn't even notice it until after the ride when I was cleaning my bike. I got a skewer and dug it out. It left a HUGE hole in my tire. I deflated the tire and shot some super glue into it then pumped it back up. I hope it will be ok because I am meeting a friend for a ride tomorrow. Hey I love the t-shirt that you got at the end of the ride. Will Bike For Wine! I have a friend who would fit that saying to a T!!!! How did your easy spin go yesterday? So what's next, Mary?

Again . . . Congratulations on finishing another STP!!!!! You go GIRL!!!!!

Sue