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[Kitsune06]

CWR- Sorry your feet are bothering you... =(

Dar- try cranberry pills?

X- Come on out here and see for yourself!

[kelownagirl]

CWR - I had bunions on both feet and had them "done" when I was 19. Not sure if the surgery is any less archaic now than it was back then (1979). Haven't had any problems since though. So what's a bunionette? Like a regular bunion, but cuter?

Woke up to 5-6 inches of snow this morning. The dogs are loving it. They act so crazy n the snow.

[Trek420]

Kitsune06 "Just returned from having a drink and a chat with Jobob. Very nice."

Pictures, we want pictures....you can leave your sunglasses on.

Nanci-thanks for sharing the link. I always wondered what happens to the released birds. Duh, never thought of it, homing pigeons.

CWR-I am sorry about your feet.

Dar-I have no clue. Is there a 24hr vet? Tell the dog to drink lots and lots of water? poor pup.

Kit- Where are Jobob and Leebob headed? Are they touring up the coast?

Congrats to everyone who has snow and likes snow. I'm off to walk the pup. I've started Mae the mutt on glucosamine, I've heard it helps dogs. At 6 I'm noticing she has a little hitch in her gidyup.

[Bikingmomof3]

Good Morning TD!

Nanci-thanks for sharing such a beautiful, touching story.

CWR-I certainly hope you get some relief soon. I am sorry your feet are hurting so badly.

Dar-I have no idea other than an animal hospital?

KG-congrats on the new size and on the SNOW! I am very envious of the snow. It is still in the 60s here.

CC-have a wonderful time at Ironman WA next weekened.

Kit- It sounds as though you and Jobob had a lovely time together. You are fortunate to be able to meet up with other TE'ers.

Off to have some coffee and a late breakfast and figure out how best to spend my time today.

[Xrayted]

CWR - how are the feet today? any better? sucks you can't walk around barefoot up there. I'd rather be without shoes all the time if I could. Hate shoes.

Nanci - very nice girl, very nice.

Dar - no one on call at the vet? what makes you think it's a bladder infection? dog going more lately, history of bladder infection, overweight... (that's usually a big contributor) I'd try cranberry but I'm not sure how the dog's digestion will take it. should be fine but... Careful, diabetes and bladder infection have many of the same symptoms and causes. Make sure they do a blood test while you're there, just to be safe.

Kit - Oh, you have no idea how I agonized over this response. (Or maybe you do. ) So I just checked the weather channel instead. Portland area is chilly and wet I see. You could probably use some warmth and sunshine to blow through and make it all better. Maybe a nice relaxing day out with a friend or two to perk you right up. A nice long ride to get the blood flowing again.
Thanks for the chat this morning, dear. Very fun.

Well, gotta a wedding to attend. See ya TE TD. I hope you all get a chance to enjoy the day. Be safe.

X.

[kelownagirl]

Nanci - Just watched the video - wow, what a cool old guy! Loved the belly dancer request.

Dar - hope the puppy is feeling better. I thought one of my dogs had a bladder infection one day. She was out peeing every 10 minutes. Then after a few hours she stopped just as quickly. Still took her in the nest day and the vet couldn't find anything...

Well we're off to bottle beer, do a few errands, get our christmas lights up, and figure out how to use the trainer that I bought for $10 at a garage sale a year ago. Have a nice day TD!

[Kitsune06]

Jobob's doing this ride.
and staying at the Grand Lodge. Nice place.

No pics, unfortunately, my camera's dead, and Jobob didn't get any pics. haha, I'll live in anonymity and unphotogenic-ness!
This may change yet, if I can pry DGF out of bed for brunch w/ the Bobs tomorrow morning... I caught some 10 or so cyclists coming up Scholls-Ferry, not sure if that was the randonneur group or not.

X- I know how you agonized, and I am still impressed. A ride sounds absolutely wonderful, actually. I'm pretty sure that's how oregonians keep from freezing in the winter. Once you're wet, you pretty much stay that way, anyway.

Trek- Jo recognized me even without the shades!

[Offthegrid]

X - Yup, AG took very good care of me. Bike shop guy was very nice and took the time to take all kinds of measurements and got out this weird protractor thing to check out my angles and such. It turns out, he says my stem is perfect! He said my top tube length is equal to AG's and she rides a 54 cm frame. I guess I did a super job ordering my bike after all! He said my saddle height is OK, fore/aft was spot on, etc. Go me. It'd be pretty expensive to go to a triple (would need new brake levers and maybe derailer), but he's going to set me up with a compact crank that is almost the same gearing as a triple would have been. And the switch to the compact crank is far less money, so I get more to spend on bike stuff.

And if you want a ride report, well, AG cracked the whip, but it felt GREAT.

AG - Thanks again so much for your hospitality.

CC - Have fun at your Ironman! It is soooo motivational to see an Ironman. If you do take pics of the leaders, please share! I also got a neat pin when I volunteered.

BMO3 - I hope you're cleared! Then I want a review of the Spinervals because I should probably get at least one. I tend to just kinda poke around when I'm on the training watching old TDF or Ironman videos.

In other news ...
I busted it and I lost all the weight I had gained. Yes! Official weigh in is Tuesday, so I might even come in with a loss after all.

And after weeks of you guys listening to me whine about it, I *finally* bit the bullet and ordered a heart rate monitor. I got it on 2-day delivery, so hopefully AG's bike shop can help me set up the cadence stuff on the bike. (AG said that LBS only has 1 model in the store.) I'm going to move my road bike's computer to my commuter if I can figure out how to do so.

I also ordered some stuff from TE on Thursday night or Friday morning and I got them TODAY. Talk about speedy. And I got some cool triathlon cycling socks. Sweet. Looking forward to spinning with my new shorts, too. The chamois is much nicer than my other pairs.

[chickwhorips]

dar sorry about the pup. no advice, but i feel bad.

mimi they are bunions on the little toe side instead of the big toe side.

x they aren't feeling any better today. i'm at the PO working and i'm wearing my fuzzies. they definatly don't make it hurt and they keep my feet warm too!!!

cc have fun!

[Kitsune06]

had a short stint of mock-productivity. Ran outside to clean my car out (finally). No one needs to know the mess it was. Sat there debating whether or not to wash it, but you know what? it's november. In Oregon. Off a gravel road. It'll get washed... someday. Probably right before my next hot date.

still totally enjoying the cozy den. I turn laziness into an artform.



oh, and to tie this in to cycling somehow, I also poked around on my bike earlier, adjusting the brooks etc. Turns out my KOP was way too far back, so I skootched the saddle foreward a bit and it seemed to take some weight off my hands. whatever. We shall see.

Chica- glad you've got the fuzzies. I can't imagine they're technically 'kosher' for postie-wear, but who cares?

[kelownagirl]

Any of you experienced with trainers? I have dumb questions in the OT forum.

[kelownagirl]

OK, that was a blast! I think I am going to love the trainer. At least a whole lot more than the exercise bike.

[Trek420]

kelownagirl "Any of you experienced with trainers? I have dumb questions in the OT forum. "

ok, twist my arm. I posted some answers. Enjoy the trainer.

[kelownagirl]

I saw your response - thank you, thank you Trek!

[kelownagirl]

Yay - they just issued a heavy snowfall warning. We're supposed to get 20-25 cm (8-10 inches?) tonight and tomorrow. (Not huge amounts like you get back east but lots for around here.) We just got our lights up and it looks so pretty with all the snow right now. (Sorry BMO - hope you get some soon....)