yeah, there were a TON of thorns... it was not nearly as nuts last year, but we had 13 inches of rain by this ride.... I think we're under 2 inches for 2006!

Haven't heard from my friend yet... she promised she'd call and let me know... I cannot believe she finished... 50 miles more riding like that! pretty amazing..

the guy I'm dating does not ride... he is a competetive level dancer... my other hobby is western and ballroom dance... he scored a lot of points this weekend... hung around PS alone for 8+ hours so I could go do my thing and NEVER grumbled about it... THEN he gets reservations at a swanky steakhouse and takes me out to dinner after... I ate a 16oz steak on my own! It may have been the best steak ever... Sunday AM we took the tram to the top od Mt San Jacinto and hiked the nature trails for a couple hours... then back down for a seafood lunch and a little shopping before heading out... overall had a good time!

I really am disappointed in the lunch situation... I pay for rides so I won't have to stress over food/restrooms/help on the road as needed... oh well, hopefully they'll respond...

next ride... it MAY be one in Paso Robles to support a friend who is qualified for RAAM (the one who rode with us from lunch with his boy!)... I'd have to get off work on Friday tho so not sure it's do-able... if not, I'll ride Solvang again...

I SO wish you lived closer... it would be fun to help you get there again and complete your first cent too! YOU CAN DO IT!!! (heck if I can do it, anyone can! LOL)