GOOD GRIEF! I cannot believe that thing has gone on and on and on all day. I kind of skimmed it. Whew. I hope that people just hang in there and soak up the generally supportive and encouraging atmosphere of the TE boards.

Nanci, thanks for the re-post of the pets/heaven story. Was that provided as an antidote and diversion from the speed thread? It worked for me. Maybe I should post PR's picture. That'll distract 'em!

I rode the Larkspur to work today, cuz my girly bits are sore from ~40 miles over 2 days on the new tri saddle. It's got to go. I need something I can ultimately ride for 56 miles in a race (1/2 IM), and ~100 mi in a century ride. This is not it.

As usual, I noticed:
1. How comfortable the Larkspur is. 2. How much slower (avg 2-3 mph) I am on it, under the same weather/energy conditions 3. How much heavier it is to carry up and down the stairs at the Board of Health clinic!

Despite all that, I also noticed that I'm feeling stronger on the bike this week. Dang, training pays off? Not there with the run yet, but I'll get there.

I love my cat babies so much. Someday I'll overcome my sloth and scan in some pix of them for you all to see.

Re: July and the new residents--Yeah, I know. Here's the scary thought. I was born on July 19, in the middle of the night. What'r the odds that I was actually dropped on my head? Excellent! I'm hoping my Mom had some cranky old attending MD who insisted on doing his own deliveries.

fish--hope you and the entire school of fry are feeling much better soon.