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Thnx, Kali. I have not read today but will do so in short order.
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10-28-2008, 03:33 AM #61
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Just to keep Fat Cyclist fans updated: According to Elden's Facebook status, he met with a hospice nurse last night. That doesn't sound good, obviously, so I'm sure he and the family can use all of our prayers, virtual hugs, best wishes and good thoughts.
"How about if we all just try to follow these very simple rules of the road? Drive like the person ahead on the bike is your son/daughter. Ride like the cars are ambulances carrying your loved ones to the emergency room. This should cover everything, unless you are a complete sociopath."
David Desautels, in a letter to velonews.com
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10-28-2008, 04:47 AM #62
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10-28-2008, 05:29 AM #63
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I cannot even fathom what he's going through. Much less to be able to write about it, and share it with the world. Their kids are lucky to have someone with such grace and dignity to take care of them.
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10-28-2008, 05:37 AM #64
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Have a box of kleenex handy when you do.
Originally Posted by SouthernBelle
"How about if we all just try to follow these very simple rules of the road? Drive like the person ahead on the bike is your son/daughter. Ride like the cars are ambulances carrying your loved ones to the emergency room. This should cover everything, unless you are a complete sociopath."
David Desautels, in a letter to velonews.com
Random babblings and some stuff to look at.
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10-28-2008, 07:07 AM #65
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Susan's journey sounds so much like a late friend of mine's. It's painful on two levels.
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10-28-2008, 10:23 AM #66
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Ditto. I can't bring myself to keep reading it. Way too painful and close to home. I can only hope the best for her family. They've gone through one helluva journey together already.Susan's journey sounds so much like a late friend of mine's. It's painful on two levels.Everyone Deserves a Lifetime
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10-28-2008, 02:43 PM #67
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Ditto what CA in NC said.
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10-28-2008, 03:15 PM #68
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So sad.......... hada teary eye moment at work today.........
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10-28-2008, 03:16 PM #69
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Elden's post, today, made me practically sob. I found myself going through Kleenex like crazy. Then, I had to go unstuff my nose. Very sad. There are lots of very sad people following that blog.
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10-28-2008, 03:22 PM #70
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Prayers and hugs for him and his precious family. I imagine writing about his experiences is his way of coping with it. Having lost my mom and dad and a close friend to cancer, I can understand some of what he is going through. The MS150 ride I am training for is for my dear friend I lost several months ago. She had MS and also had an inoperable brain tumor. I will be riding in memory of her, and I will also have this family in my thoughts and prayers. Thanks for keeping us updated on Susan.
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10-29-2008, 08:14 PM #71
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A beautiful entry today.
http://www.fatcyclist.com/2008/10/29/a-chance-to-talk/
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10-29-2008, 08:22 PM #72
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When I read today's blog, it was some relief (is that the right adjective in this case??) but also my heart sank. I'm glad he was able to say what he had to.
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10-30-2008, 01:03 AM #73
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Fatcyclists blog has been inspiring and moving and often very funny, but it's just heart-breaking now. Especially because we all know it's been coming. I'm not sure I want to keep reading it now
but I don't think I can keep away either. I notice even BSNYC indirectly managed to point people to FC's blog today.
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10-30-2008, 03:42 AM #74
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I would like to post a message of support on the FC site. The only thing stopping me is i don't want to look like an idiot & say the wrong thing.
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10-30-2008, 05:08 AM #75
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Just say you're keeping him in your thoughts. It doesn't have to be original.
