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[Trek420]

He's a lucky dog

[Bikingmomof3]

Kit-your dinner selections sound good to me.

[Velobambina]

Knot - Happiness is a warm puppy! Your baby looks like a sweetie :-)

[AllezGirl]

Well...the date went well. We saw Johnny Winters at the Colonial Theater. He's amazing and I'm so lucky to have a venue that unique a block from my house. (It's the theater where the Blob was filmed). The boy seemed to have a good time and to be really impressed by my cuteness (I clean up pretty good). But the night ended with "have a good weekend, I'll call you...", not too promising words, so we'll see. If this one blows me off, I'm going back to 20ish year olds. At least they call...

[mimitabby]

Well...the date went well. We saw Johnny Winters at the Colonial Theater. He's amazing and I'm so lucky to have a venue that unique a block from my house. (It's the theater where the Blob was filmed). The boy seemed to have a good time and to be really impressed by my cuteness (I clean up pretty good). But the night ended with "have a good weekend, I'll call you...", not too promising words, so we'll see. If this one blows me off, I'm going back to 20ish year olds. At least they call...

Wow, the dating scene. How come the guy gets to call the shots?
I'm glad at least he wasn't repulsive or obnoxious! I have heard some stories about dates from hell.

[AllezGirl]

Dar: hope the dance goes well. Too bad you're not closer. We could go trolling together. Have you ever tried speed dating?

Knot: Your dog is cute! I like the name Zoloft.

X: don't know about Sunday. Since I'll be away next week, I want to spend as much time as possible with Little D. But if you guys come down this way for OTG's crank, stop by and say Hi. I can SAG you...I have officially been given that responsibility.

AG (AKA SAG queen)

[Xrayted]

Oh sure AG, just throw us over for the kid. I see where your loyalties are. (and if they weren't like that, I'd smack ya around personally woman ) Kids always come first. Of course spend time with D. I wasn't sure if he was with his dad or what this w/e. You can always bring him along and break off on your own ride on the trail if he can't do a longer ride. Then we'll meet up with you as we loop back. Just a thought. Of course, we still aren't totally sure where we're riding. OTG thought about coming down here to me this time and she is trying to work something out with Gypsy. (4 local PA girls! Yea!!)
You got to experience Johnny Winters in person?! Cool date. What a great blues player. I bet he can still rock. Once great, always great. I went to a show maybe 10 years back while in NYC. Unbelievable. Hope you got to hear his slide guitar. Did ya know, he started out playing with guys like the Everly Bros? Big difference, huh? Moved on up with the big boys like Muddy Waters. (I think they won a Grammy on a collaboration) You are so lucky. Even if the dude doesn't call you back for another date.

Bmo3 - So glad you're feeling better after the flu onset. I'm sure you needed that run last night. Just be careful not to push those lungs too hard, too soon. Please. Pneumonia (and bronchitis) is at an all time high right now.
Last night was great. They are so good. Definitely my local favorite by far. I got there an hour late though. (bad X, bad - smack patties ) Standing room only by then and my friend who was saving me a seat ended up losing them b/c of it. I felt really bad about that. I promised to be there extra early next time and turn off my cell so no one can reach me at the last minute and suck me into their vortex of drama. I've also gotta buy a round of drinks for the whole gang next time. I better work some overtime, that's a lot of ladies and they don't drink cheap liquor.

Kit - I am going to the post office right after this to send it. It's coming Priority, so you should hopefully see it on or about the 5th. I'll put tracking on it. Sorry it took longer than I anticipated but you know what's been going on here for me so I know you understand. Thanks hon. (There's a little something extra in there for you and H. Enjoy. )

Well, I'm outta here. Got lots to catch up on. Wanna get the nice clean Jeep all muddy too. Priorities ya know.

Have a great w/e TE TD. Take care and be safe.

X.

[KnottedYet]

Trek just called me from Kathy's memorial ride. She guesses there are about 75-100 riders there, and says more are still arriving. Ride starts in a couple minutes.

Sending thoughts their way.

http://forums.teamestrogen.com/showthread.php?t=11593

[kelownagirl]

Thanks for the reminder Knot. They'll all be in my thoughts this morning.

[Bikingmomof3]

I am thinking of them Knot.

[Xrayted]

Thanks for the update Knot. Trek, her loved ones and all the riders out there are in my thoughts today. I hope they have a safe and healing ride.

Cindy

[kelownagirl]

Note to self: Do not use the central vacuum when Dh is emptying the container in the garage.

[KnottedYet]

Ride and memorial service are over, Trek is on her way home.

[Trek420]

kelownagirl, POOF! that's quite the visual.

Well I arrived about 15 minutes before ride start there were 4 people there, two of whom were obviously not riding.

I thought, "I'm glad I came, there are so few here."

It was also very cold or what passes for cold here.

But as I got the bike down, checked the tires, found my full finger gloves riders came from every direction. Down the hill, through the park, both streets, bikes kept appearing.

Maury rode to ride start on their Calfee tandem, one of Kathys jerseys carefully folded and strapped to the stokers saddle.

We hugged and cried.

He said on his way there a driver rolled his window down and in a friendly way pointed at the bike
"hey buddy, you're missing something"
"yes, I miss her, she's dead"
Best to be honest at this time.

After a brief intro to the ride we set off. The only sound riders clipping in or out. We were not too far down when I heard someone ask if I was from TE (must be the AV vest and arm skins ). It was Deanna so we rode briefly together, I lost track of her at the memorial itself.

Thanks for letting me know about this and thanks TE.

At one point I fell back in the pack and could really see the line of riders, we went on and on. I heard someone say there were well over 100 riders, I'd guess far more.

Drivers and the community were aware of the ride; there was some honking (the short beep beeps of aproval not laying on the horn), a few cars flashed lights, others waved or gave thumbs up. I also was aware that as we got close to the church some cars would just drive next to us which felt like they were "protective" of us.

We got to the church and rolled in, my Mom was there. My Mom said she thinks this show of support must be very comforting to Kathys family. And she's been impressed by the kindness cyclists show to others and each other.

The service itself was very moving.

But I was telling Knott I'm having trouble right now with the whole pink fluffy clouds and safe with G** thang and she's safe with all the family that preceeded her.

Kathy, who was never mad at anybody and had a smile for everyone and every situation...I think she'd be p*ssed off. I know I am. I never got to ride with her. Can you believe we never did? "I think she's saying scr%w these wings, it's Dec 2 and perfect weather I should be riding "

Best to not get too philosophical here.

After the service and food I had to ride back. I'd been offered to put my bike in the back of someones car but felt like I needed a ride. Club members told me the best thing would be hang out at the bike racks (Santa Rosa Cycling club brought racks and guarded our bikes) and find someone headed back to Howarth Park.

Did not take me long to find a rider headed that way.

Note to AG and our single gals: this guy was cuuute (if you like that kinda thing), nice, single (we chatted as we rode, he's a widower, single for a few years), good rider, curteous, and he cleans up nice! He went from neatly pressed suit to bike gear in a matter of minutes and looked good in both.

You should come out west and ride with the Santa Rosa cycling club.

[kelownagirl]

Ok Trek, that brought tears to my eyes. I understand your anger as well - it's just not fair to lose someone so young. I can never understand it. Just picturing Maury riding the tandem alone.....