Sorry I've been away so long. Things got a little messed up for a while. When I told my BF I wanted this Trek, he got kind of mad, since that would mean buying it from a competitor, instead of the LBS where he works. The reason I was shopping around was to get his attention by saying "see, THIS is what I want"- because hinting "so when are you gonna help me buy a bike?" every other day didn't seem to be sinking in with him. Guess that subtlety just wasn't working . Anyway, after a little discussion, I ended up going with a Gary Fisher Action instead. It seems to be spec-ed just a little better, and I got it for less than the Trek would have cost too, because of his discount. It's not purple, but it's bright yellow- totally cool!! No blending into the trees for me!

After what seemed like an eternity it finally came in last night, and tonight I took it for my first "real ride". Wow- the difference between this and the department store 10-speed I remember is absolutely incredible. I was just going to go around the block, but instead I ended up going and going and going. It was SO fun! I can't wait to go out again.

Anyway, thanks everybody, for your support and help. I know I will be talking to all of you again soon. Bye!