Getting to Know You!

**doctorfrau** · 08-15-2005, 01:14 PM

Forgot to continue the update for those of you who knew me as a semi-regular last year.

I dropped off here pretty much after meeting a new man (bad idea - never drop off the things you love doing for a mere male). I had some serious self-esteem issues going, as he wanted me to be a cool chick and learn to surf and do all the stuff he did. Tried surfing, but I am not a strong swimmer, and so didn't enjoy it. He is a former ski instructor so I learned to do that too. Even so, I was not at his level and therefore always felt inferior. I tried to get him to do some stuff on MY turf - like cycling - but he would not. Probably because he knew that though he might be able to beat me in a sprint, that I would smoke him over the long haul of 30-40 miles.

Anyway, the upside is that I took up skiing, which is another sport I now love and it keeps me occupied in the winter when I can't bike - and it adds another forum to hang around.

I also remembered something that someone here said about relationships - and it was an impetus to end the thing after about 6 months. Forgive me - I don't know who you are, but you said... "I can grow to love almost anyone - the TRICK is in finding someone WORTHY of that love." Truer words were never spoken - thank you whoever you are!

So I graduated Med School in May, and am now in residency in Pediatrics.

Still have the goal of riding a century within the next couple years.

I just ordered clipless pedals and shoes today - pix of gnarly unclipping wounds to follow

**CorsairMac** · 08-15-2005, 02:27 PM

whewwwwwwwwwwwww so many new ppl or returnees - so little time!!
Welcome to each and every one of you!

DocFrau: welcome back hun, I'm so sorry to hear about your relationship not working out but I know what you mean about giving up Your stuff to do His - I had to learn the hard way too! oh...and why are you waiting a few years to do a century??

PKQ: I think for your avatar you just need something that shows LOOOOTS of miles hun!

**pkq** · 08-15-2005, 03:39 PM

doctorfrau, sorry to hear about your relationship. Guys that don't want to cross pollinate sports are to be avoided.....it's too controlling for me. I'm content to do what I enjoy and if I meet a fella' doing the same stuff, it will be all the better. Until then, I'm happy with my two best friends, Foot Loose and Fancy Free. Congrats on completing med school! Good luck on the new career, too. I'm sure you'll make a fine doctor. If I were a kid, you'd be my doctor.

CorsairMac, you ain't that far behind me, hon! Seems you've turned into a mileage junkie, too. I suspect with winter will come your passing of me. I may have to buy the studded tires for the mtb this winter.

**CorsairMac** · 08-15-2005, 06:28 PM

Originally Posted by pkq

CorsairMac, you ain't that far behind me, hon! Seems you've turned into a mileage junkie, too. I suspect with winter will come your passing of me.

*cighs and looks hopeful*.......doya think there's a chance???

Corsair "I am NOT a mileage junkie" Mac

**doctorfrau** · 08-16-2005, 03:21 AM

Originally Posted by CorsairMac

oh...and why are you waiting a few years to do a century??

LOL! - well I saw your post about how much you've accomplished this year - and was so impressed!!! My major problem is finding time to train around the 80 hr workweeks in residency and the every 4th night 30 hours of call.

I'll get there eventually - I'll just need to find a century that is nice and FLAT!!

**Pax** · 08-16-2005, 05:18 AM

Originally Posted by doctorfrau

...My major problem is finding time to train around the 80 hr workweeks in residency and the every 4th night 30 hours of call...

Major kudos to you for even being able to stand upright, let alone pedal a bike!

**SJCzar** · 08-16-2005, 06:25 AM

Hey doctorfrau,

Would that ski forum be Barking Bears? Your name looks familiar from there. I've gotten lots of great info off that site.

Before I got back into cycling I used to dread the end of the ski season. It's nice to have something that I love just as much to look forward to.

As for men...my husband didn't take up skiing or biking for me and I didn't take up fishing or duck hunting for him. It's worked for us for 21 years.

**greenchick** · 08-16-2005, 06:51 AM

The husband and I have sports we do together, and others that are our own things (and not nearly enough unscheduled free time, but that's a whole other issue) -- I'd say the only real problem is the man who won't try your thing but insists that you take up his. Good thing you got out of that one, docfrau!

**doctorfrau** · 08-16-2005, 12:33 PM

Originally Posted by SJCzar

Hey doctorfrau,

Would that ski forum be Barking Bears? Your name looks familiar from there. I've gotten lots of great info off that site.

Before I got back into cycling I used to dread the end of the ski season. It's nice to have something that I love just as much to look forward to.

As for men...my husband didn't take up skiing or biking for me and I didn't take up fishing or duck hunting for him. It's worked for us for 21 years.

Hi Czar

Yep - Epicski.com Most excellent site for ski info.

I'm hoping that the skiing and cycling will be a nice blend too

**pkq** · 08-16-2005, 01:09 PM

doctorfrau, where do you live in WV? What do you know about Charleston and Huntington?

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