Thread Drift

[maillotpois]

We've got a lot of banana slugs and DH once rode his bike to work unaware that he'd sat on a slug that was on his bike seat. He had trouble getting the slime of his office chair....

[Lise]

Oh, the things I'll do for a book. I googled "fargalo", and the third entry was a TE post on thread drift, in which Nanci told us who he is. I cannot believe I actually used Google to good effect for once!

You would need some serious consolation if your prize was a slug.

Sarah, I thought your post about the race you did was great. That "fast" gal kind of peed in her own bed here at TE...once, early on, I wrote something that was taken badly--something that was supposed to be a nice, identifying kind of thing, but without inflection and facial expression actually sounded scolding--the person I wrote it to replied that she hadn't meant to upset me--I PM'd her so fast to explain and apologize that I actually PM'd the wrong person (similar handles), and then had to PM to apologise for that! Point being...I want to maintain friendly relations here. I don't write about my politics (I love the new Dixie Chicks album) for example...

I deal with lots of ...uh, slimey stuff...but never, ever, do I hope to have slug slime on my hands!

Ate some FABULOUS salmon that I got on sale at the Jewel and broiled, then remembered that I also ate a salmon salad sandwich for lunch...don't know whether to be thrilled that I got in so many omega fatty acids or worry about heavy metals... life is complicated.

Going to sleep for awhile, starting 12 hr call at 10 PM.

Tomorrow I'm seeing the podiatrist to confirm the TE gals' diagnosis that it's a morton's neuroma that makes my middle toes go numb when I run or ride. If I just hold my foot up to the computer screen.....

now be sure to drift a lot so I have tons to read all night! L.

[Grog]

Speaking of banana(-seat) and slugs, MP, why don't you get a sweet Townie to spend the time? You certainly won't fall off that, and you sure would have fun cruisin' around on it!!!!

[maillotpois]

MP- I could NEVER stay off my bike for six months- I would cheat. (Although I _did_ stop diving.) I guess if you're gonna die...

I'll bet it was hard to stop diving - and that was forever, right?? Sucky.

I am trying to remind myself that the risks outweigh the benefits and it is a limited time. The worst thing would be if I hit my head, even with a helmet, I would bleed profusely inside my skull. That would not help my GPA.

Based on the results of the genetic testing they did, I am probably not in the "forever" category for the blood thinners So I will just wait it our - and have overprotective people like SK slapping me when I suggest maybe I might take a wee little ride....

[Brina]

I hope my post came off okay. I wasn't trying to be boastful about my own time - just to call her on her facts.

This made me laugh. MP, you are worried about sounding boastful, but your post on the thread actually came off as honest and supportive. The other chick claims she was "just being honest" but came across as boastful and belittling.

[DrBee]

Dang it - I missed the contest! Y'all are quite prolific with the posts tonight! Let's see if I can catch up.

I was going to guess gopher tortoise.

MP - you're post in the speed thread was perfect! I was sitting there saying "go Sarah!". Your first post was so diplomatic. The race post was a pick her up and slam her down and stomp on her head - all while not bragging but making quite clear you are speaking from experience.. It was a thing of beauty!

SK - Glad to see you over here again

Jones - happy posting/lurking on thread drift

Thread drift DOES rock!

Lise - when's the next date?

[Lise]

I am trying to remind myself that the risks outweigh the benefits and it is a limited time. The worst thing would be if I hit my head, even with a helmet, I would bleed profusely inside my skull. That would not help my GPA.....

Oh, Lord, do we STILL have to be worried about our GPAs? That's a reason to wear a helmet, even without blood thinners.

"Bleeding Profusely Inside The Skull" never ends well.

I flunked out of chemistry in night school at the state university the year after I won the Lincoln Scholar award and graduated from the University of Chicago with honors and ... yes, there was alcohol involved .

Also I got a "C" at U of C in a class on crystal structure. Why on earth was I in that class anyway? I have NO idea. I am positive I did not sign up for it. And I wasn't even drinking that much that year. Hmmm. Lost in the mists of time. I do remember I was pissed off because it was the only "C" I got in college.

My sister remembers my SAT scores. Whyyyyy? Because she got higher ones. I have not the foggiest idea what they were. Along the same lines, I have no idea what my average speed is. Usually, when I'm pedalling, I'm going 15 mph on the Bianchi, 19-20 if I'm pushing hard, 9 when the wind is awful, and zero at the stop lights. I tried to find my average speed on my computer--dunno. And hey, wow, I just don't care! It's fun to go fast, it sucks to fight for 9 mph, and so it goes! L.

It's a posting frenzy tonight! Fish--dunno when the next date is. Mr. P. was headed out of town for the 4th, and we sort of vaguely left it with he'd call me when he got back...of course I'll keep you posted! Really, now, I'm taking a nap...really...does anyone want to talk about Peter Reid? Cuz I could stay up for that...heh heh L.

[Nanci]

All right, Dill and I are going out on the patio (is it down to 80 yet?) and taste a new Shiraz (Toasted Head, and Dill will be watching, not participating) and give up on viewing any Twin Peaks for tonight.

The red dwarf of two nights ago is still disturbing me.

fishdr- the torts are Buttercup (pants-wetter Desert Tortoise) KoKo (the Good Desert Tortoise) and Cracker Chicken (the free-range Gopher Tortoise) all of the Gopherus genus.

Just as it is not natural to be able to ride a 24% grade, 105F is also not natural.

[maillotpois]

This made me laugh. MP, you are worried about sounding boastful, but your post on the thread actually came off as honest and supportive. The other chick claims she was "just being honest" but came across as boastful and belittling.

Thanks! Tone can sometimes be misunderstood on a forum like this and I wanted to make sure I was clear.

[DrBee]

Lise - placenta is pretty darned nasty (please - no discussion of eating it by anyone, ok?). That awful slurping sound it makes as it hits the tray. Ewwwwwwwww.

MP - remember, there is a light at the end of the tunnel. NO bike for you (for now)! We'd like to have you around a bit longer, ya know. When can you start spin class again? I know it's not the same, but it's better than nothing.

Straight A's - ugh...that still is irritating me. This is about at the same level as the men comparing % body fat on BF.

[maillotpois]

Speaking of banana(-seat) and slugs, MP, why don't you get a sweet Townie to spend the time? You certainly won't fall off that, and you sure would have fun cruisin' around on it!!!!

I would do that (or borrow FIL's Bianchi Milano) if I didn't have a 13 - 15% grade to climb to get home! On a bike like that I don't know that I could do it. And there's the issue of going down the grade to get anywhere, risk of falling, etc., which is why I am off bikes in the first place.

Would that I lived in Davis...

What I really want is a Vespa....

[Lise]

This made me laugh. MP, you are worried about sounding boastful, but your post on the thread actually came off as honest and supportive. The other chick claims she was "just being honest" but came across as boastful and belittling.

Beautifully put, Brina. I agree. L.

[maillotpois]

MP - remember, there is a light at the end of the tunnel. NO bike for you (for now)! We'd like to have you around a bit longer, ya know. When can you start spin class again? I know it's not the same, but it's better than nothing.

You guys all so rock.

Fish - I will probably start spin (and hiking the Dipsea steps and trail) next week - depends on how the chest pain is. Couldn't do it now. Doctor said it is okay to start up walking and stuff when my body feels like it. I may wait to spin til I see the pulmonologists later this month.

[maillotpois]

It's a posting frenzy tonight! Fish--dunno when the next date is. Mr. P. was headed out of town for the 4th, and we sort of vaguely left it with he'd call me when he got back...of course I'll keep you posted! Really, now, I'm taking a nap...really...does anyone want to talk about Peter Reid? Cuz I could stay up for that...heh heh L.

It is a frenzy, all right. How can you fall asleep during all this???

[DrBee]

MP - Waiting till after you see the pulmonologist sounds like a good plan. You have lots of time. There's no reason to push it too fast and do more damage.


FishJr is decompressing after the granparents' visit - she's playing one of her learning computer games. That's normally a daytime activity, not right before bed. Ooh - maybe she'll get straight A's Aargh! I'm moving past it ... really I am...