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My goodness, so much can happen in a couple of days whilst one's internet is down!

SK, sounds like you need the ride next week. The good news is the forecast is getting BETTER. It now looks like Friday is the only day where we might be wet all day. From what I understand (from Mr. Abbey's chapter on the Maze), the terrain out there turns to goo when it rains. We're gonna have some dirty bikes. I think I'll bring an extra package of baby wipes.

FYI, I just looked out the window and it's SNOWING again here in Salt Lake. I was expecting rain, not snow. As Melinda pointed out, the weather here is quite moody. I think we saw it all yesterday.

And waaaah! I've said it before and I'll say it again: I MISS ICE CREAM! Lise, not only is yogurt substandard... sorbet, soy, whatever...NOT the same as Chunky Monkey.

Guess I'd better go get my butt on the trainer.

Edit: proof that it would be a little messy today:

[SadieKate]

You, Veronica and I are all getting a severe case of the whines. Bubba is adding his basso profundo from Monterey.

Yeah, that red rock country definitely turns to goo. If it starts to rain very hard, the support truck will get mired. If we're on a road, they'll pull up along side and give you 2 options: get in the truck NOW or guarantee that you'll make it to camp under your own power.

Thanks, everyone, for your support. The Wonder Poodle did a good job last night of loudly snoring in a comforting sort of way. Funny how you get so used to certain sounds that if they are missing can disrupt your sleep. Just in a wait and see mode now.

[SadieKate]

Update from phone calls:

SIL is resting comfortably and on good drugs. Expects to be home Saturday.

Dad has an echo cardiogram s'afternoon. Mom is trying to get a chest x-ray, blood panel and doppler scheduled ASAP. I'm hoping we start to get some news going out of phone range on Tuesday. Since the doc didn't admit him I'm just going with the positive thought that this is chronic not acute.

I haven't bought fancy-schmancy ice cream in forever. Is there one to recommend that has chocolate and caramel? Might have to get 2 flavors in case Chunky Monkey just doesn't work tonight. Yeah, I know, hard to imagine but I like to be prepared.

[maillotpois]

Update from phone calls:

SIL is resting comfortably and on good drugs. Expects to be home Saturday.

Dad has an echo cardiogram s'afternoon. Mom is trying to get a chest x-ray, blood panel and doppler scheduled ASAP. I'm hoping we start to get some news going out of phone range on Tuesday. Since the doc didn't admit him I'm just going with the positive thought that this is chronic not acute.

I haven't bought fancy-schmancy ice cream in forever. Is there one to recommend that has chocolate and caramel? Might have to get 2 flavors in case Chunky Monkey just doesn't work tonight. Yeah, I know, hard to imagine but I like to be prepared.

Well, you should get some information on your dad soon, I would think. With what you had described earlier, chronic sounded right. Hope it is not serious.

As a backup I would suggest New York Super Fudge Chunk or Phish Food. But I am one of those who likes "stuff" in my ice cream. DH does not - he likes plain coffee or vanilla with no "stuff". I like the "stuff" best of all. We try not to buy ice cream at all though!

[Veronica]

I second New York Super Fudge Chunk.

V.

[Bike Goddess]

SadieKate- Hope everything is okay with your dad, but it doesn't sound very promising with your description of his health and age. This must be especially hard for you given your commitments in life to exercise and good health.

Please keep us up to date on his status. I would think you will hear something before you leave next week.

Glad to hear your SIL is better. Good that they caught it right away.

Hopefully you will have some sun out there in "red rock" country!

[CorsairMac]

Phish Food Phish Food - I used to eat that by the carton!!!!

SK: glad to hear your SILs doing better, keeping your father in my prayers. When my dad was here recently for his annual visit he looked so fragile. I cherish every moment I spend with him!

As for the blue stuff? It's called the "sky" and we have it Plenty here in New Mexico - along with awesome temps in the 70s. Can I send some to anyone??
Although - darn - today seems to be partly cloudy so I have this fluffy white stuff messing up my pretty blue sky!

On a serious note: my prayers go out to anyone and everyone that has been affected by the crazy weather: tornadoes in the Midwest, floods in CA, snow everywhere else. Here's hoping all my far-flung friends (try saying That 3x real fast) are safe and well.

[bentforlife]

and sprinkling this morning but is clearing up nicely now. We've actually been having "severe clear" for a few days now. We are 12 inches or so behind in rainfall and really would like to see more, so send it our way.

I've been "riding" my bike on the trainer with the garage door open to get the knee well enough a month after the scope to start some real riding. I see the orthopedist next week so maybe he'll release me. There is still a little swelling but that is mostly gone. The locking up is gone. Amazing what they can do with the scopes these days.

SadiKatie, I hope things go well for your dad. It takes time to do all the testing and pool all the data together. I'll keep him in my prayers, and your mom and you too.

Donna

PS. Actually Blue Bell and Braums here in TX make some of the best sugar free ice cream and frozen yogurt I've ever had. Braums has a chocolate chunk cappoccino that is out of this world and it's sugar free!! OK, now I'm going to have to go get some.