Getting to Know You!

[Fredwina]

Okay...what's TOS? "The Original Series"??

yep. the one w/ Capt'n Kirk.

[margo49]

yep. the one w/ Capt'n Kirk.

And 435 other crew-men and -women!
Not that we saw many of *them*. Unless they were cast to be killed later in that same episode. In which case they beamed down with the "landing party" and were "expended" within the next 10 minutes. Or were a "female interest" for the Captain.

[stapla]

Real name: Stacey
Where do you live? Santa Rosa, CA

Explanation of your handle: It's a combination of my first and last names

Explanation of your avatar: I live in wine country and love my wine!

Age (general or specific) 23

Occupation: Aspiring teacher but right now co-running a daycare program

Favorite bike: Mine!

What's in your stable? Giant Kronos built around 1993 or so

Fastest speed on a road bike? Probably got to around 30/35 going doing highway 9 in the South Bay last summer

Another picture of yourself or your ride?: Not yet, just got it a week ago

Most memorable moment on my bike: About six years ago I rode up to a hiking area called Crane Creek (up what I now think is a small hill, but at the time was HUGE) and it was pouring down rain, the first rain of the season. At the top of the hill I turned my bike around and rode down the hill as fast as I could. I got back home soaked to the bone but it was so awesome!

Most fun ever had on a bike? Probably riding down highway 9. Terrifying and exhilarating at the same time.

[FlyingScot]

Real name: Lynne
Where do you live? Westerville, Ohio

Explanation of your handle: I'm Scottish by descent and I fly in helicopters for a living.

Explanation of your avatar:haven't figured out one yet
Age 42

Occupation: Pediatric Flight Nurse
Favorite bike:too new to know

What's in your stable? OLD Schwinn Le Tour and a brand spanking new Specialized Globe

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Ha...that's funny
Another picture of yourself or your ride? working on it

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: if I told you I'd have to kille you
Most memorable moment on my bike: Trying to ride a road bike on cobblestones-nah it didn't work.
Most fun ever had on a bike? still waiting for that moment

[sundial]

Real name: Cathy

Where do you live? Arkansas

Explanation of your handle: if I bike long enough, I'll eventually cast a long shadow

Explanation of your avatar: My gsd girl Kali is one of 4 dogs in my pack. Together we help rescue and transport dogs.

Age (general or specific): I'm 20 with 20+ years experience

Occupation: artist and dust bunny manager

Favorite bike: The newest one

What's in your stable? Terry Symmetry, Specialized Sequoia, Sun EZ-3 USX bent bike.

Fastest speed on a road bike? Um, 35 going downhill?

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Hmmmmm.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told? My weight?

Most memorable moment on my bike: When I learned to jam a hill well.

Most fun ever had on a bike? When I outpaced a crazy min pin.

[MDrider]

Real name: Maura

Where do you live? North of Baltimore

Explanation of your handle: MD (Maryland)

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

Age (general or specific) 42

Occupation: Administrative Assistant

Favorite bike: the one I hope to buy someday soon

What's in your stable? I am such a newbie I don't even know what type of bike I have

[Beanz]

Real name: Lynn
Where do you live? South central CT

Explanation of your handle: My daughter picked it out, it is our gerbil's nickname.

Explanation of your avatar: Computer literate daughter will make me one soon.

Age (general or specific) 50

Occupation: Medical Technologist

Favorite bike: Don't have one yet, but I am enjoying my Pilot a lot.

What's in your stable? Trek 7200 hybrid for bike trails and a Trek Pilot for the road.

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? 28.5 mph. Not sure where, there are LOTS of hills in CT.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Don't have one yet.


What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I try not to, well, maybe a little white one now and then.

Most memorable moment on my bike: I got into biking as an adult to spend time with my husband. He loves riding and does it for both fun and fitness. One of our favorite rides has been riding up one side of the CT river in MA and down the other side. Scenery was beautiful and having a chance to spend time together was great. We are always looking foreward to doing that ride again.

Most fun ever had on a bike? I have had fun almost everytime I go out. I like discovering new routes.

[misjanuary]

Real name: January
Where do you live? Chandler, AZ

Explanation of your handle: My name is January...in high school I somehow managed to get the nickname Miss January...I guess it was the blonde hair and big boobs.. it's amazing what having twins will do to your figure though!!!

Age (general or specific): 30

Occupation: Stay at home mom of 3 year old twins and my husband and I have a home-based business with Arbonne International (LOVE their Hybrid vitamins, protein shakes and sunscreen....particularly with training)

What's in your stable? Well, my husband and I have a tandem Cannondale

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? He's in charge of the stats but I think we hit 28.5 (even according to the speed radar ont he speed limit sign) on flat road yesterday but we have gone much faster downhill.....tandems are slow going up and fast going down!

Another picture of yourself or your ride? I'm new to the forum...how do I attach one???

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: Hmmm....that's a tough one. I lived at home in college so I am sure I told a few real major ones being the party girl I was!!!

Most memorable moment on my bike: The first ride we had where I didn't whine about something hurting! Well, our first and only fall (very minor except to our egos) was pretty memorable...not in a good way though.

Most fun ever had on a bike? My grandma used to have "The Green Hornet"...a white a green banana seat with a basket and all. We had so much fun on that bike...until it rusted and fell apart!

[indigoiis]

Real name: Anj
Where do you live? South County, Rhode Island

Explanation of your handle: I have blue eyes.

Explanation of your avatar: It's a big blue wheel, like a bike wheel, but it's also like the eye.

Age (general or specific) 39 (April)

Occupation: Office Manager and Farmer

Favorite bike: I'm not sure yet... I'm afraid to start shopping. It's all very new...

What's in your stable? 1998 GT Timberline rigid frame mb with smooth tires for road.

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? when? Actually, back when I was a kid, I got pulled over for going over the speed limit, which was 25mph, so it must have been on my big ol' klunker.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? Picture Ellen DeGeneres with dark hair with some grey, a little longer, a little thinner, on the above bike.

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: That I would still be friends with a guy I couldn't stand.
No wait, I have a worse one. But I ain't sayin'.

Most memorable moment on my bike: Seeing DH up ahead of me twirling along on his bike after many years hiatus. My heart nearly came out of my throat. I feel like I have done a very good thing here.

Most fun ever had on a bike? Biking on the old klunker on Block Island, drunk, many many many years ago.

[mekira]

Please do. Is it TOS?
Btw, you seem too young to have had the priviledge of Star Trek on actual television in Real Time.

[thinks to self: "Oh no, not another one fallen through a hole in the fabric of the SpaceTime Continuum]

LOL

I'm sorry, I didn't see this till now...

It's from Deep Space Nine, Major Kira... I was playing an online startrek game and had to give a name and I ended up with me-kira (meaning I am Kira) and then I started using it for yahoo mail and then on forums

And yes I remember TOS on tv when I was a kid... I was fascinated.

I followed most of the series except Enterprise and my favorite of all the series is DSN

[ginny]

Real name: Ginny
Where do you live? Livermore, Colorado (in the mtns outside of Fort Collins)

Explanation of your handle: I'm completely not creative and that's my name

Explanation of your avatar: none

Age (general or specific) 32

Occupation: Cell/Molecular, Biochemist

Favorite bike: I want a Bianchi Eros Donna

What's in your stable? Literally in my stable: I have a 5year old Morgan mare 16.1hh, a one year old minature burro about 6 hh, and as far as bikes go, a Specialized P2

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? no idea - not too fast though, I'm a newbe!

Another picture of yourself or your ride? nope

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: um... well, I don't fish... gosh, I just don't know... but there's this great ocean front property in Colorado!

Most memorable moment on my bike: Last weekend: my friend decided I needed to road bike, so I took my big heavy Specialized P2 (never let a boy pick out a bike for you!) on a 54 mile road ride in the rockys!

Most fun ever had on a bike? So, I don't have any depth perception, but I really like to mtn bike and I occasionally run off the trail or into a tree or something. My favorite ride had to do with climbing a big hill, running into a tree, but then on the way down, accurately jumping onto and over stuff and generally feeling very sassy!

[teawoman]

Real name: Chris
Where do you live? Canada

Explanation of your handle: I'm half English and drink a lot of tea

Explanation of your avatar: none

Age (general or specific) 42


Favorite bike: I want a higher end road/tri bike...haven't decided what kind yet.

What's in your stable? A hybrid...Giant Cypress ST

Fastest speed on a road bike? Oy. Still very slow.

Another picture of yourself or your ride? nope

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I can't handle the guilt from lying


Most fun ever had on a bike? I used to do long day rides with my school when I was a teenager...I loved it...wanna do it again.

[crazycanuck]

*waves hello* Hi kids!

Welcome to TE..

C

[KnottedYet]

Y'know, I don't think I ever did one of these...

Is there a statute of limitations?

When you hit 6,000 posts are you obligated?

[Kristi]

Real name: Kristi
Where do you live? Tucson, AZ

Explanation of your handle: Just went with my first name. Not very creative, I know. Maybe I'll change it.

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

Age (general or specific): 28

Occupation: Interior Designer/Architectural Drafter

Favorite bike: Just ordered my first road bike - 07 Cannondale Optimo Feminine 2. Can't wait for it to get here!!!!!

What's in your stable? Soon, the Cannondale, but also a Giant Trance 3 (mountain bike).

Fastest speed on a road bike? where? I'll let you know when I get there.

Another picture of yourself or your ride?

What is the biggest lie you've ever told: I can't think if any. I usually only tell little white lies, and it's usually to spare someones feelings.

Most memorable moment on my bike: I'm just getting started. But a couple friends of mine and me are going to do the Tour de Tucson. It should be fun.

Most fun ever had on a bike? See above.