How's it looking for Party Pardee

[Hill Slug]

OK, so JoBob, we're you wearing the Ameci jersey, and a coral colored vest??? And had a rather large-ish saddle bag on the back??

Because if so, you passed me at about mile 5.....I had the cheesy orange wings attached to my camelbak. It wasn't too far from the start going up one of those early rollers, a little ways before the photo guy.

Anyway, I was exhausted because my partner was one of the volunteers who had to be there at 6am, so I had to be there at 6am.......so I decided to just do the short route. And it was nice. The clouds came around and the sun came out a bit, but no rain, so that was nice. There were a couple of wannabees who came very close while passing, and had I turned to look over my shoulder I know we would've gone down. There was also one VERY large peleton of about 30 riders, that sounded like a large car coming behind me. I almost called out car back, then realized it was just a bunch of bikes.

All the rest stop folks were nice and they kept things filled up. There were alot of SAG vehicles visibly patrolling. I only saw a few folks with flats.

It was a nice day, and I got home about 1-ish. According to my friend who was the registration person, they only had about 950 show up, after selling out at about 1,500....Obviously the weather kept folks home, but that's ok there were still plenty of riders out there.

[jobob]

OK, so JoBob, we're you wearing the Ameci jersey, and a coral colored vest??? And had a rather large-ish saddle bag on the back??

You betcha !!!
The "rather large-ish saddle bag on the back" should have been a good clue

Because if so, you passed me at about mile 5.....I had the cheesy orange wings attached to my camelbak.

Yeah, I remember you! Oh bummer, I'm sorry, I didn't realize it was you
I hope I said "hi".

[Bike Goddess]

Jobob-Thanks for the great report! Lots of tips too!

Sorry I'll miss you at Tierra Bella- hope it doesn't rain too hard!

Anyone doing Primavera? I'm planning to do that one as it's on a Sunday! Yahoooooooo!

[SadieKate]

Nancy, there is a whole thread started on the Primavera

http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showt...ight=primavera

May I also suggest that if you want to organize a Mines Rd ride that you start a separate thread rather than use the Monterey thread? Poor AG has enough to do trying to coordinate us for that one.

[SadieKate]

Pictures are starting to show up on shutterfly. I bought the images and the CD was in the mail tonight. Just in case anyone wants to see more pictures of me and the Bubbameister, here you go. For once, my jacket isn't billowing out like some kind of pregnant pumpkin. I'm managing to do the poochy tummy all on my own. I'm sure Coach and Photog Thom will be adding to the collection during next weeks trip.

[tprevost]

Very Cool! You guys look great and like you're having a great time! Thanks for posting these - I LOVE pictures!

Tracy

[cindysue]

Great photos!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks for sharing!

I miss you all! But soon, soon, I will have time to ride, lots of time to ride....
xxxooo

[Bike Goddess]

Nancy, there is a whole thread started on the Primavera

http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showt...ight=primavera

May I also suggest that if you want to organize a Mines Rd ride that you start a separate thread rather than use the Monterey thread? Poor AG has enough to do trying to coordinate us for that one.

The Primavera post is from last year which is why I asked about this year.
Me thinks a new post is in order.

Re Mines road, yes if I can figure out a day when it's not going to be raining buckets, I'll say something. The remark on AG's post was not intended to take away from what she is doing.

I have noticed that from time to time we all get off topic on these threads. (myself included).

[SadieKate]

Nancy, you'll see that there are several post for this year on the Primavera thread.