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**Lise** · 07-20-2006, 07:11 AM

Gringa Loca! Cuando llegaste tu a Thread Drift?! Bien venida!
(Gringa Loca! When did you arrive in TD?! Welcome!)

Yeah, the Pisco...I quit that stuff many years ago, but have fond memories from Lima. They also drank beer mixed with Coke, which is not as repugnant as it sounds, according to my memory...which may have gotten quite fuzzy by now...

Let's say I celebrate all lunar month. That suits my poly-religionist, would-be pagan leanings. So I've got until...August 16. Sounds good to me!

**bikerz** · 07-20-2006, 07:16 AM

Happy Birthday Month, Lise!

I spent some time in Chile and Easter Island - the big drink there was pisco and punch/kool-aid - NASTY!

Hey - any bets on whether TD will hit 2,000 posts or 20,000 views first? I'm amazed at how often there are *almost exactly* 10 times as many views as posts.

**Lise** · 07-20-2006, 07:32 AM

Originally Posted by bikerz

Hey - any bets on whether TD will hit 2,000 posts or 20,000 views first? I'm amazed at how often there are *almost exactly* 10 times as many views as posts.

I have often pondered this myself. There are probably 5 of us who post here consistently, and another 5 who drop in to post a bit less regularly. But probably reading, if not always posting. So, there's 10 of us. At first I thought there was a school of lurkers out there (and there may be), but now I think it's mostly "us" doing the reading. 10 reads per post sounds about right. It is odd, though, how it is consistently read to a factor of 10, eh?

**maillotpois** · 07-20-2006, 07:33 AM

On the posts versus views - I think a lot of times I end up scrolling back and forth in the pages to catch up or remind myself of things folks have said. Maybe each of those scroll backs is a separate "view"?

Wow - I had to stop watching the Tour because I have a court conference call. So bummed - the stage was so exciting. I hate to stop watching. Stupid court.

Lisa - you definitely must celebrate for the whole week, if not the month. DH has started asking me what I want to do for my birthday, which isn't til December, but it is a "big" one (40). I am trying to sell a trip to France for the Tour next year.....

**Nanci** · 07-20-2006, 07:52 AM

Or, next year is a PBP year!!

My friend that is attempting the Death Valley Cup is out there for Badwater now- it starts Monday...(There are only 10 DVC finishers, ever!!) Want me to send you his updates??

http://www.badwater.com/

**maillotpois** · 07-20-2006, 12:26 PM

Originally Posted by Nanci

Or, next year is a PBP year!!

My friend that is attempting the Death Valley Cup is out there for Badwater now- it starts Monday...(There are only 10 DVC finishers, ever!!) Want me to send you his updates??

http://www.badwater.com/

Yes on the updates - that would be cool.

PBP is probably too much money... I would love to, though. But I think I would prefer riding in the Alps again to PBP. I do want to do a 1200k, I just don't know if I want to make it the focus of a trip.

**Nanci** · 07-20-2006, 12:37 PM

I personally have no interest in PBP, or even BMB for that matter. I might like the Florida 1200k, some year.

$400 entry fee (BMB) yeah right.

**Nanci** · 07-20-2006, 12:42 PM

I sent you the first e-mail, which has three pics attached. He says there is _another_ Floridian attempting the Death Valley Cup! (There are five from Florida entered in Badwater this year).

I remember last year, I was following him on the webcast, and he dropped out of sight (on line) and didn't move, and didn't move- for hours!! I gave up, thought he DNF'd, but he was resting/cooling in a hotel, I think, and resumed running and finished. I was so excited!!

**maillotpois** · 07-20-2006, 02:05 PM

Originally Posted by Nanci

I personally have no interest in PBP, or even BMB for that matter. I might like the Florida 1200k, some year.

$400 entry fee (BMB) yeah right.

I'm not even thinking so much about the ride fee, as the travel costs and lodging - all for one bike ride (granted the most epic ever) - when for that amount of money you could really have a great vacation and explore the country in a less crazy fashion. If I want to ride my bike in France again, I want to go to the Alps and Provence, not the area where PBP goes.

I would do that 1200k that is closer to here so I didn't have to travel so much. We'll do 1200, both of us, one of these days.

**Grog** · 07-20-2006, 07:53 AM

Hey Lise!!!

Happy Birthday!

Can I wish you a cute, caring and strong cyclist ?

**Nanci** · 07-20-2006, 08:01 AM

As the resident cootchie expert, so to speak, there is someone up in New Riders that needs an expert opinion!!

**Lise** · 07-20-2006, 08:28 AM

Originally Posted by Nanci

As the resident cootchie expert, so to speak, there is someone up in New Riders that needs an expert opinion!!

On my way, BatGirl!-----------------> zoom!

**Lise** · 07-20-2006, 08:36 AM

Originally Posted by Grog

Can I wish you a cute, caring and strong cyclist ?

You know you can, sister!

dreams can come true, it can happen to you....

**Nanci** · 07-20-2006, 09:15 AM

I am really resisting posting any comments about the New Rider Situation- RESIST>>>RESIST!!!

Ok, what fur???

And, the TINGLING is one of the BENEFITS!!

**Denise223** · 07-20-2006, 09:34 AM

I'm an occasional lurker here.....

posted by Nanci -- And, the TINGLING is one of the BENEFITS!!

You can say that again

!! Wonderful extra treat!

You ladies crack me up.

Happy Birthday Lise

.. BTW, what is in your precious dachsund's mouth??
Looks like a banana, on fire....

Have a wonderful day everyone.

Denise

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