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Oh no, Tri Girl, that's awful!Originally Posted by Tri Girl
It was a terrible, horrible week.
Monday I always drive (to take clothes to work, etc). When I got to work I found out one of our 3rd graders was murdered by his father. Every day this week was really emotionally draining, and I didn't have the energy/motivation/desire/care to ride my bike.
How terrible for everyone, and what a burden to take home with you from work.
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11-21-2009, 06:28 AM #271
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No, Roger Moore can't really sing.
I still loved that- I had forgotten all about it!
No commuting for me this week.
It was a terrible, horrible week.
Monday I always drive (to take clothes to work, etc). When I got to work I found out one of our 3rd graders was murdered by his father. Every day this week was really emotionally draining, and I didn't have the energy/motivation/desire/care to ride my bike.
Next week I'm off all week for Thanksgiving break, but hopefully I'll jump back on my bike and ride. I'll try to ride every day in December. Dedicate the rides to our lost little one who loved to play and be outside.Last edited by Tri Girl; 11-21-2009 at 06:31 AM.
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11-21-2009, 11:44 AM #272
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11-21-2009, 12:21 PM #273
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That is horrific, Tri Girl. No wonder your energy is not quite there.
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11-21-2009, 12:44 PM #274
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Sad
I heard about the little boy on the news and it is hard to think a family member could be so cruel. I can understand why you don't want to ride. After my sisters nephew was killed in Iraq, we were all very close I did not ride hor a several weeks it just seemed pointless. Have a nice break and enjoy your Thanksgiving.
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11-23-2009, 02:06 PM #275
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This is me this morning, leaving home on my daily commute.
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11-23-2009, 04:42 PM #276
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Picture and looks like a pretty area. I like your bag.
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11-23-2009, 05:37 PM #277
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You're one of those tough SS gals! Originally Posted by Voodoo Sally
I'd rather be swimming...biking...running...and eating cheesecake...
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11-24-2009, 01:08 AM #278
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I feel better about my big pack, seeing yours mine looks minuscule!
I rode to work in a cold snap( from 38 to 16 - which is like 100 to about 60, so so?). Nice and cool. Drizzling too.
Funny, all the cyclists who ride when its sunny( and risk melanoma in more ways than one) were missing, and it wasn't even very cold.
I loved it. No flats.
I got there early so went to my gym, and had a leisurely breakfast of juice, apples, cheese and tea.
Im going on friday! I rode 100 km last week( and all I had ever done was about 25 or 45), so this week trying to keep it up.
Im really sore though. What with weight lifting, Im looking 20 and feeling 65!( Im 41).
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11-24-2009, 05:40 AM #279
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Yesterday afternoon commute = soaking wet by time I got home. My old Goretex pants aren't quite totally waterproof anymore.
This morning's ride was pretty wet too. It was doing a bit more that "drizzling" by the time I got into work.
I have to get some big ziplocs to keep my clothes dry in my non-waterproof panniers. I did put them in some cheap trash bags for these two rides.
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11-24-2009, 07:27 AM #280
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Voodoo Sally- you look so great heading off to work. I, too, love your pack.
Hoffsquared- I wonder if anything is *really* waterproof when it downpours.
Probably, but it's probably more than I'm willing to pay. Good idea about the ziplocs. I have two plastic grocery sacks in my pannier in case it rains, but I always take my camera (it's velcroed to my stem) and if it rains- a plastic bag won't keep it dry.
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11-24-2009, 08:43 AM #281
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At least my upper half stayed dry. I was really thankful my jacket hood fits nicely under my helmet! Originally Posted by Tri Girl
Hoffsquared- I wonder if anything is *really* waterproof when it downpours. Probably, but it's probably more than I'm willing to pay. Good idea about the ziplocs. I have two plastic grocery sacks in my pannier in case it rains, but I always take my camera (it's velcroed to my stem) and if it rains- a plastic bag won't keep it dry.
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11-24-2009, 02:27 PM #282
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Thanks for the compliments about my pack and stuff. It holds it all.
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11-24-2009, 04:07 PM #283
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I bet you're not lying! Looks like you got the kitchen sink in there! Originally Posted by Voodoo Sally
You shame me. I must admit, if I had to lug that, I'd probably drive.
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11-24-2009, 04:47 PM #284
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Voodoo Sally, I recognized where you live...
Funny, as I was driving back from Lowell to Cambridge, I cut through Concord Center at around 2:45 PM, I saw a commuter that I thought might be you. Obviously, it wasn't, since this person was heading toward the center on Walden St., near the police station. But, she was dressed like you in the picture. Weird that I was thinking of you and then you posted the picture.
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11-24-2009, 04:49 PM #285
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Yes. But I want to know....are you running a single speed, or are you fixed? Originally Posted by MDHillSlug
You're one of those tough SS gals!
