Hi - I'm Back...With a Twist (LONG)!

[Grog]

Oh, Emily, I'm really glad to see you again on the forum.

I was thinking of you a lot recently. I don't usually see dogs on my ride but I'm on Vancouver Island for a month, riding in much more rural settings, and happen to see many more big dogs roaming free around their master's house.... or venture beyond it. Which reminds me that I should have a conversation with my partner about what to do if a dog jumps in front of us...

I'm really happy you're back on a bike (any bike) and having fun. I was worried that maybe you had stopped riding for ever. I'm glad you're enjoying this!

[mtbdarby]

Emily, thanks for the update - I've wondered where you went. What a year 2005 was for you but it sounds like you came out of it in a good place. The hiking sounds wonderful as does the time you spent with your hubby doing it. I'm glad you got back on the bike - and dirt is good To me that's one of the beautiful things about riding mountain bike - no traffic!

Keep us posted and it is wonderful hearinf from you again.

[Trek420]

welcome home emily! we missed you

[Lise]

Hi Emily, I saw someone with panniers like yours (front and back) today, and thought of your avatar. Welcome back. Glad to hear the dirt was a fun place for you to start up again. Lise

[bouncybouncy]

welcome back!!! i knew you were off enjoying the outdoors hiking/kayaking/and in anyway you could...glad to hear you peaked in to the dirty side of cycling!!!!

i found this site right before your accident...i was so sorry to hear you were leaving but i knew you would find your way back! this site is too addicting

i also was in the process of moving to NC during your recovery...we are now (somewhat) settled in and are finding some of the most awesome trails...if you are ever west look me up and i will show you some dirt you will love!!!!

[Bad JuJu]

Great to hear from you, Emily. I remember your posts, not just from here but over at the Terry forum too (before it got hijacked). Glad to hear you're back on your bike. I was off mine for a while, too, though I didn't have nearly the traumas you've been through; but I remember that re-Eureka moment when I remembered that on the bike is where my whole self--body, mind, soul--wants to be. Brava!

[jeannierides]

Oh, Emily. I can't tell you how happy I am to see you back! I'm sitting here with tears in my eyes! I have thought of you often - especially last week, when I drove down I-85 past your little town. I am so very happy you're back riding & have found another way to do what you love. And also happy to learn you've found a love of hiking with your dh!

[Quillfred]

Welcome back!

I don't think anyone's mentioned it yet, but there is a new mountain bike section now at TE. I have been posting many questions which they have been patiently answering. I want to do a bike camp in August.

Quillfred

[latelatebloomer]

Emily, so good to hear from you! You've been in my thoughts, too - missed your enthusiasm and unbounded support for other riders. There's an old Holly Near song that came to mind as I pictured you smiling on your mtn bike...

"I have dreamed on this mountain
since first I was my mother's daughter,
and you just can't take my dreams away."

[massbikebabe]

Welcome Home Emily,

Grab a coffee, pull up a chair and join the fun!!






karen

[slinkedog]

Emily, welcome back! It's good to see your avatar again!

[Geonz]

We;lcome back... you left before I ca,me so I'm glad I can get to know you now! Keep the pedals churning...

[Barb]

So happy to see you posting (and riding) again!

[DirtDiva]

Welcome back Emily. I've been thinking of you too.

[Jo-n-NY]

Emily, WELCOME! WELCOME! WELCOME! BACK!!!!!

I cannot tell you how many times I have come to these boards and wondered how you were doing. I remember your last post and just thought if we would ever see you here again.

I am so happy to hear you are doing better. You are taking baby steps and you know that is fine. Do whatever you feel most comfortable with. It is just good to see you here again!!!!!

~ JoAnn