One of my favorite book passages

[kjay]

Kind of looks that way, doesn't it? It's a neat word, and I now actually prefer it to the usual English word.

[Nanci]

Here's a wine I've had, looks like the French spelling.

http://www.bonnydoonvineyard.com/wine/view/119

From my tasting notes: Deep purple color, nose is blackberry, not very fruity, taste is tannic, old bones, big chalky tones, blood, rust.

Sounds appetizing, huh?

Nanci

[Grog]

Poseur is literally "someone who strikes a pose", as if for a photograph. Just for shows...

Pousseur is "someone who pushes". It wouldn't sound like an enticing name for a wine for me!!! Glad you enjoyed it Nanci!

[Nanci]

Well, the wine label goes on about how syrah is a feminine wine, called la syrah in France. I really have no clue why they named it that. The front label has what appears to be a perfumier or something stuffing a bouquet of flowers into his coat which holds other mysterious packets.

But back to the book! I know exactly the feeling he is describing- I felt it setting up my bike at transition at the last (second) triathlon I "raced" in. I feel it when I show up at the start of a brevet. I feel like, these other people are so much better/faster/more knowledgeable than me; what am I even doing here? I feel like, in a minute everyone is going to figure out I don't belong. But, this is what I want to do. It is what makes me happy. I want to do the best I can, keep improving, but I know I will never be the fastest. Even if I'm last, I still did it.

Nanci

[sydney_b]

But, this is what I want to do. It is what makes me happy. I want to do the best I can, keep improving, but I know I will never be the fastest. Even if I'm last, I still did it.

Nanci

This is my inspiration for the week. What a fantastic attitude, Nanci. I think another important and pragmatic point is that your consumer dollar is the most important vote you have and the more folks demand and purchase quality bike components whether it be for bikes or the rider, the better the selection will be and the more our sport will grow. So, it's all good.



Make it a great week (or not), gals! It's your choice!

[Nanci]

Maybe the guy on the wine label is taking the flowers _out_ of his coat, like a flower pusher, referring to the "perfumed elegance" they claim a true feminine syrah has. (As opposed to the "muscle beach" shirazes.) I think I am going to have to evaluate another bottle, or maybe the 2004, coming soon, which they claim slightly moderates the wintergreen/smoked-sausage character of the 2003. Isn't wine tasting wonderful?

Nanci

[annie]

Maybe the guy on the wine label is taking the flowers _out_ of his coat, like a flower pusher, referring to the "perfumed elegance" they claim a true feminine syrah has. (As opposed to the "muscle beach" shirazes.) I think I am going to have to evaluate another bottle, or maybe the 2004, coming soon, which they claim slightly moderates the wintergreen/smoked-sausage character of the 2003. Isn't wine tasting wonderful?

Nanci

Nanci,

Cline Syrah, California, 2003. Silky smooth mouth! Vanilla and blueberry flavors. Simply delicious and elegant, at the same time. I am enjoying a glass as I write this. My new favorite wine.

On topic - Interesting quote from the book. Especially the part about accepting that there will always be someone better (for most of us!). How true! And your point, Nanci, "I want to do the best I can, keep improving, but I know I will never be the fastest. Even if I'm last, I still did it." It took me awhile to accept that, but since I have, I am a MUCH happier bike rider and overall human being.

annie

~try the wine~