New bike! Such joy!

[Lise]

Hi, Sandy, hi Beta, hi Nanci!

Sandy, how wonderful that we have the same bike! Now I see her in your avatar. Do you have the same wheels? They are beautiful. Glad to hear you're happy with her. That saddle though--who are they kidding? I was starting to lose feeling in my nether regions on just the test drive! Well, not quite that bad...

Beta, yep, I'm in Chicago. LBS is on Lincoln, just south of Belmont. What centuries are you planning to do? I'll look at my tri schedule and see which one I could do with you. That would be cool. I'll pick your brain about training. The 16 miles I did today feels like a lot, but I know I can pick it back up quickly. I've been running all winter, and now it's time to get back on the bike. I cannot believe how wonderful this bike is.

Names...what was the name of that super hero in the 60s, with a cool car and a sidekick named Kato? Green Lantern? That's what came to me as I looked at her. But I also like the name Celeste, for her color. Probably some name will come to me, and I'll find myself thinking of her that way, and I'll come back and tell you all.