Getting to Know You!

[margo49]

Real name: Amy

Age (general or specific) 50. The big five-o, two weeks ago.

What's in your stable? TBD. I’m here because I might get a bike. I used to do a lot of riding twenty years ago. I’d like to start riding again, but the process of picking a bike seems pretty daunting. So I’m glad I found this site.

I'm glad you found TE too.
I called it the "big 5-oh" too (2 months ago).
If you rode "a lot" 20 years ago you can ride even more now. Just *start* and the (new) bike will take you from there.
I'm behind you!!
(so you don't have to worry about being slow 'cos you're ahead of me!)

[wannaduacentury]

Real name: Jennifer
Where do you live? Georgia

Explanation of your handle: It is a goal of mine and I thought it was catchy

Explanation of your avatar: avatar??....you mean I could have an avatar?? Later

Age (general or specific) 34 on Oct. 11th another Libra

Occupation: retail sales in a very large store LOL

Favorite bike: Trek 7100

What's in your stable? Trek 7100, Schwinn mtn bike, and old red 3 speed from my childhood

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 19 mph on a downhill stretch, need to do more riding. sigh!

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I don't have very many pixs of myself


What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I can't remember

Most memorable moment on my bike: Don't have any to tell, If I can get out of work more w/ my crazt hours, I might create some.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Anytime is a fun time for me

[Lise]

Hi Dachshund! Like my avatar?!?!!! I, too, am a big fan of the short, smart, speedy, sleek, and loyal pup known as the dachshund! That is not a picture of my own dog, but one that snapdragen found me when I asked for avatar help. I just scanned some pictures of Schatzi, the 3/4 mini, 1/4 standard smooth coat black and tan dachshund, who graced us with her friendship for 19 years. She's with Orphan Annie, our English Setter, who came to us when Schatzi was 9 years old.

Argh--not enough time to fiddle with them this morning, but when I do get time, I'll post the pix. What about your doxies?

Welcome to the board! Lise

[dachshund]

Lise,
Absolutely! I noticed that picture right off. I have two, a red smooth named Chili, and a black and tan long-hair named Wilson. They're somewhere between mini and standard in size. They are just the sweetest companions. They're 9 and 7 years old, respectively.

As a joke for my family, I made a website for them, which has some pictures: http://www.chili-wilson.com

Thanks Lise, and everyone! This seems like a great community. Glad I found it.
Amy

[GLC1968]

Stella - I was interviewing there the year he was shot. It was all the talk at my HS as we had a LOT of students apply to Bates! (I went to HS in the Boston area). That particular Dean taught my favorite class freshman year...he was great! I'd totally forgotten about that whole incident!!

Small world!

[stella]

Stella - I was interviewing there the year he was shot. It was all the talk at my HS as we had a LOT of students apply to Bates! (I went to HS in the Boston area). That particular Dean taught my favorite class freshman year...he was great! I'd totally forgotten about that whole incident!!

Small world!

It is a small world. I forgot what he taught, but he was a really bright, nice, funny man! He was a good Dad to his sons.

What did you study at Bates?

[GLC1968]

It is a small world. I forgot what he taught, but he was a really bright, nice, funny man! He was a good Dad to his sons.

What did you study at Bates?

Sociology...bad choice! I ended up going back to school 7 years later to get a degree in Engineering. I'm a math/science geek!

The class I took with him was what they called a Freshman Seminar...only 8 - 12 students. They were on all sorts of topics and were designed to let the freshman have at least one class that was small and more personal (unlike 120 student Psych101). My seminar was called something like Black American History...really interesting class.

[CorsairMac]

Welcome to the board one and all!!


GLC: love the explanation behind your ID. Nix pix too!!

Dachshund: my parents have 2 of them too. Both smooth coats....they've always loved them.

Wanna: but of Course you can do a century and what a great place to come to to get support!!

[wannaduacentury]

I love animals too. I have a bunch of cats, 2 bantam chickens, and a golden/collie who's 12 yrs old. Also I go to college p/t. History major. I love Doxies too.

[tprevost]

Oh my Goodness! How adorable are your dogs, Dachshund!!!! Thanks for the links! I'm a dog lover in general and I'm sure people wonder about me when I run up and start talking baby talk to their dogs! Oh, and they are all 'puppies' even if they are 100 years old!

Tracy

[CorsairMac]

LOL - I just call all dogs sweethearts and I can't tell you the number of times the owners have asked me if I'm talking to Them - or the dogs??!

[dachshund]

Thanks! I'm always veering towards the lunatic fringe with dog obsession, so thank you for your support.

[BikeMomma]

What's in your stable? TBD. I’m here because I might get a bike. I used to do a lot of riding twenty years ago. I’d like to start riding again, but the process of picking a bike seems pretty daunting. So I’m glad I found this site.

We'll help ya shop, Dach! Welcome to the board!
~BikeMomma

[SandyGirl]

Real name: Stacy

Where do you live? Illinois

Explanation of your handle: my dogs' name...I call her Sandygirl

Explanation of your avatar: Need to get one.

Age (general or specific) late 40's

Occupation: business to business sales

Favorite bike: I have Trek 6000 mountain bike, barely used but want to use it more! I would consider getting a different bike since I ride on pavement..just don't know where to start to look...been reading the archives since I found this site.

What's in your stable? Trek Mountain-6000, red.

Fastest speed on a road bike? I don't go fast.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? hmmmmmm will work on that!

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Let's do lunch! Don't we all??

Most memorable moment on my bike: Hitting the front brakes first and tumbling forward in a flip...and I was getting ready to take off! Very embarassing!

Most fun ever had on a bike? Always when riding with friends. Riding the Katy Trail in Missouri

Malady: I have a fear of fitness! I do yoga, pilates, weights, treadmill, etc. but I need to step it up and commit to lose my mid-life gain. Too fleshy for my height. Have to cut back on portions and add bicycling to my workouts. Not looking to do "century" rides...just looking to build time and distance....for fitness.

[SheFly]

Real name: Cathy
Where do you live? Bedford, MA

Explanation of your handle: I like to think I am faster than I really am

Explanation of your avatar: avatar??....you mean I could have an avatar??

Age (general or specific) 38 on May 11

Occupation: Program Manager

Favorite bike: I would love an Orbea...

What's in your stable? Cannondale (aluminum) and Mongoose (titanium) road bikes, Cannondale TT bike, Cross bike, Santa Cruz Bullit, Singlespee, Cannondale Road Tandem (with another on the way to be built specifically for TT).

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 58 mph descending from Wachusett on our trusty tandem last season.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Will post later.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I can't remember, which means I've either told too many, or I don't lie! (I'll let ya'll pick!)

Most memorable moment on my bike: There are so many! This year, in late March, my husband and I decided to do a VERY early season attack on the NH notches. Started out coming down Crawford Notch, and then climbed the still seasonally closed Bear Notch. Had to clear some snow patches here, which was quite a challenge. Headed over the Kanc to Franconia Notch - this one involved 5 miles of snow covered bike path! At mile 63, this was not a lot of fun - there was swearing, crying, AND bike throwing! I managed to finish our 80 mile ride though, and was still smiling at the end.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Any time on my bike is a fun time! I use this as a social activity as much as a workout/stress reliever.