BikerZ checks in... (sort of OT, and a little long)

[Adventure Girl]

Hey, Z...
I just wanted to add my "me, too" to the thread. I hope you can see these changes as fresh start and opportunity! I'm sure it must be a really rough time, but you have the world open to you! Good luck!

Let's go ride our bikes!!!

[Bike Goddess]

BikerZ- Of course, you should by all means attend the pre Cindy dinner (I posted something about that yesterday on the dinner thread. It wouldn't be the same without you! AND it seems others are going through some tough times as well. Support, you bet! So, pick your spot and come on down. (At one point there was talk of two meeting places- one in Pleasanton and the other in Livermore). Would love to see you again!

[Running Mommy]

BIKERZ I'm sending you some warm Arizona vibes ~~~~~~Z~~~~~~~
With all our collective hugs you will get through this- and be stronger for it!!
It's kinda like training... You have to breakdown the muscles first in order to make them stronger. Sounds like you will be made of IRON after this!
Take care! Much love!
Denise

[CorsairMac]

Ahhh Ann - I've been wondering where you were. I'm sorry to hear about your change of life but it sounds like you're trying to rebuild. Keeping you in my thoughts and wishing you all the best! Ya'll gotta let me know next time your in Abq or at least passing thru! We can at least meet for dinner again if not actually get a ride in!

Welcome Back!! {{{{{{{{{{{{ann}}}}}}}}}

[bikerz]

You guys are great!

trek420 - I'm going to try the treat finding game with Simon this afternoon - thanks for the good idea!

And C-Mac - I'll certainly contact you next time I'm passing through ABQ - might be sometime in the late spring... maybe a field trip tp Luna Cycles, if not an actual ride...

And I'll see if I can untangle the Cinderella pre-ride dinner threads and I'll come along (where-ever it is) and say Hey to everyone!

[Trek420]

bikerz "I'm going to try the treat finding game with Simon this afternoon - thanks for the good idea!"

let me know how your bully pup likes that

OT to this thread...or anything else here, I stopped at Spazzdog's last weekend, Mae was in my car and we decided to try walkies with both dogs (some of you know my pound pup does not know she's a dog too).

There was some initial crazy nutso barking and then...she settled down

A couple of minor growls which Spazz stopped with one "alpha dog glance". But then...they walked together! Actually side by side at times. As far as I know Mae has never done this. So I'm just giddy that she might have a play pal.

[Pax]

OT to this thread...or anything else here, I stopped at Spazzdog's last weekend, Mae was in my car and we decided to try walkies with both dogs (some of you know my pound pup does not know she's a dog too).

There was some initial crazy nutso barking and then...she settled down

A couple of minor growls which Spazz stopped with one "alpha dog glance". But then...they walked together! Actually side by side at times. As far as I know Mae has never done this. So I'm just giddy that she might have a play pal.

Very cool! Always nice when a pup has a playmate...maybe BikerZ's pup can come too and it'll be a doggy play-group!

[yellow]

Good to hear from you, Z.

Just getting out and riding is a great focus to have. I know that riding has done a lot for you...and it will continue to enrich your life for many years to come.

[BikeMomma]

BZ! Not too long ago I was thinking about you and realizing you've been silent. I had no idea you were going through such trying times. I'm so sorry....but it seems like you're emerging from that abyss with your identity and spirit intact, and I'm sooo glad for that.

You know, I truly believe that it's times like these that boths tests and strengthens us. We ARE stronger than we know -- unfortunately it's usually bad stuff that has to prove it.

Take care, Z, and maybe I'll see ya at the next Monterey ride.
Hugggs,
~BikeMomma