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.