Woohoo - felt like my old self today!

[Blueberry]

I'm so glad to hear you had a good ride! You are a strong rider and your recovery is absolutely amazing

I wimped - life and the possibility of headwinds were too much for me to show up (long story), though I did get a shorter "errand ride" in (grocery, bank and pet supplies). Maybe I'll make the next Cookie Ride!

[Trekhawk]

Emily - congratulations on your ride. Im not sure I could have been as brave as you and even gotten back on my bike. Well done you really are an inspiring lady. Im with pedal wench when I hear that dog collar tinkle I think of you straight away.

Keep those ride reports coming.

[newrider]

So glad to hear you're doing so well! You have an amazing and inspiring story!

[LBTC]

Yahoo, Emily! You rock, girl!!

You're an inspiration! Thank you for keeping us updated and inspired!

Namaste,
~T~

[mom2twins]

That's awesome!!! congratulations on the good ride. Those compliments must have really felt wonderful after all you have been through. Good luck on your 50

[emily_in_nc]

Thanks all! I just couldn't wait to share with my TeamE buddies, and I thank you all for your kind and supportive thumbs up! Will report back after the 50-miler!

Emily

P.S. CA, I looked for you Sat. and was sorry to see that you didn't make it - you would have had no trouble finding folks to ride with as the turnout was quite good with a variety of paces. I ate a cookie for you! Sounds like you had a good ride despite the fierce wind. The WOW ride is at 5:45 this week if you can make it, and if you'll be going back to Wilmington, be careful with Ophelia churning out there! My brother lives in W-ton as I probably told you, and I worry about him any time a storm gets close.

[SadieKate]

Such great news. Thanks for keeping us up to date.

[Blueberry]

P.S. CA, I looked for you Sat. and was sorry to see that you didn't make it - you would have had no trouble finding folks to ride with as the turnout was quite good with a variety of paces. I ate a cookie for you! Sounds like you had a good ride despite the fierce wind. The WOW ride is at 5:45 this week if you can make it, and if you'll be going back to Wilmington, be careful with Ophelia churning out there! My brother lives in W-ton as I probably told you, and I worry about him any time a storm gets close.

Emily-

Many thanks for the vote of confidence. I'm "officially" a Tarwheel again (but I think I'm still not on the darned list), so hopefully I'll may some more pick up rides or maybe even the next cookie ride!

I'm in Wilmington battening down the hatches - we're not supposed to get much, but 50 mph winds will blow plants and trash cans around I'll be outta here before it comes. Hope your brother isn't out surfing in this! The surf is a mess!

I'll try to make the WOW ride - might just pick up with you guys next to my condo if I'm running late (isn't it cool when a ride comes *right* by where you live )!

[limewave]

Congratulations!
It can be a frustrating road working your fitness back up after an accident/surgery like that--especially when it comes to regaining endurance.
Keep riding!