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[triflor]

When drafting do not underestimate what Nanci said about Road Hazards. I learned drafting with my brother who is great at pointing to hazards, and my mum who is so anal about it that she points them out when we go on runs! The point is the overly cautious about hazards are much safer for you to ride with.

I rode with my aunt the other day, behind but not drafting. She wasn't on top of the pointing to hazards thing and I hit a few pot holes too big to ignore.

Know where the wind is coming from when drafting because it will affect what side you ride to. Take a look at the team time trial photos/videos from the Tour de France. You'll pick up a lot from looking at pros carefully.

I feel like Lord Stanley isn't going to be coming home for a long time! Its been 13 years since the cup last came to Canada.

[DrBee]

Nanci - too bad about BF not liking the salmon. It sounded good. We enjoyed our pizzas. Tonight I'm making a lasagne.

I rode this morning. It seems as thought I'm a bit nervous about cars still. But - I did really good (much better) unclipping . My stomach feels lousy today, so maybe that's why I didn't feel up to snuff this morning. I think a week of being totally sedentary after the crash is going to take a bit to recover from, too.

I made cinnamon rolls from scratch last night - we're cooking them this morning. 1st time for me. It's an Alton Brown recipe. I'll let you know how they are. They look right.

[DrBee]

Oh Nanci - I tried the red and green sport beans together. You were right - it was great! It tasted like a cherry limeade to me

[crazycanuck]

Thanks Ladies for the drafting info..!!!! Much appreciated.

Triflor-did you watch the game??? I kinda miss don cherry

c

[KnottedYet]

SELF INDULGENT PITY PARTY WHINE ALERT

I'm still sick. Slept until 1:00 this afternoon. Tried to call work to see how things were going, and they had the answering machine on. Usually that means things aren't going well. (can't spare anyone to answer the phone, so it all goes directly to the machine)

This is one weird cold. I feel worse today than y'day. My body hurts, my head wants to explode, sore throat, nausea, watery eyes, but no coughing or runny nose yet. And still have the anti-fever.

I'm craving Clif lemonade electrolytes. I'm sure that's from all this discussion of electrolytes and black toenails.

I'm not craving black toenails, however.....

[Nanci]

Maybe it's not a cold??? You should drink some Endurance Gatorade- that would probably taste good to you. I also love pineapple juice when I have a sore throat, or gargling with apple cider vinegar.

Sorry you aren't feeling better yet.

Nanci

[KnottedYet]

Nanci - I like the new avatar! Nice picture!

WARNING: PITY PARTY CONTINUES!!!

Wondering if I have the flu. Darn it all, it's beautiful here, could've had a great couple of commutes and maybe an evening ride or two over the last two days!!!! PHOOOOOEEEEY!

Had to leave the house this afternoon to go get cough drops and coke and my MRI CD for my cancer check-up tomorrow. I was not walkin' pretty and didn't stay out long. Felt like I was gonna fall asleep at the red lights.

Craving coke, which seems to be staying where it belongs ok. Not so much the Clif, but I hate to dump it out.

How long can it last in the fridge, if you've been drinking from it?

[Lise]

KN, sorry you're feeling so sick! Sure sounds like the flu. Lay low, drink or eat what you can stand, this will pass. If it's a virus, it usually takes 7-10 days, seriously, to be done with. Sugar/salt/water can probably sit out of the frig for awhile, but not overnight, I'd guess. When in doubt, throw it out.

Nanci--what a cheerful picture! You must not be grumpy! That pigeon doesn't look like he'd bite at all! L.

[DrBee]

Knottedyet - I think you gave me your cold! Hopefully I don't get the full blown yucks like you have. I have been developing a nice conjested head and runny nose all day. I pretty much can't breathe through my nose right now. I'm not achy - hopefully that stays. I have to go to work tomorrow. Might not be a full day. In-laws are coming into town also.

Nanci - love the new avatar. I need to get a new one AND a signature line. Someday I'll come up with one.

Lise - any word from the men???

[Lise]

fish...I was just sitting here thinking about it. Sober guy I didn't feel like I wanted to date, anyway, on reflection. Nothing bad, just nothing great. Photo guy I really do want to see again...This thing is so ... well, I can see why a book called "The Rules" was a big seller some years back. I never read it, but I do wish someone would forward me a copy of some "rules"

Glad to hear you got in a great ride this morning. I was so wiped out from the long shift that I didn't even try to ride the bike. Tomorrow morning I run. For real. L.

[crazycanuck]

I am a twit...I came home tonight to go for a 35km ride & decided to pump up my tires...rururghghfgfghgfjgg...I ended up deflating them...

I managed to get one inflated but the other just wouldn't budge past 80psi. I had to walk away from the pump as it was becoming quite frustrating...nope..didn't work out...Even in my best ballerina pose...Ended up waiting for ian
I feel like a heffalump.

Anywho, i've decided i'm going to go for an early bike ride tomorrow morning...I'll have to leave my house around 440am-drop my stuff off at work & go do some sprints i think. (I work at 630 for the next couple of weeks so anything to keep me awake is good!!!)

c

[Lise]

CC--I know the feeling of heffalump-ishness! Sorry to hear your tires were so recalcitrant today. Better luck tomorrow. The weather report says rain and HAIL today...not riding bike to work. Didn't get up and run. Feel just plain lumpish. Going to do some yoga stretches, then to work at the clinic, and a night shift at the hospital. If rain and hail don't bring the babies, I don't know what will! L.

[DrBee]

Yup - I think I have a cold. At least I'm not as stuffed up today. Luckily I have a very competent technician and postdoc and summer worker. They are stocking 7500 itty bitty catfish into 150 tanks today.

Nanci - did the wren ever decide to take to the nestbox?

Lise - Good luck with photo guy. Have you seen the mystery pannier-no-helmet-flirty guy lately?

I'm going home soon. I need to make finishing touches on a manuscript and my brain has decided to phase out on me. Lovely.

[Nanci]

No, the wren wouldn't check out the birdhouse in the alotted time frame. The holes in the truck are blocked off, and the beautiful birdhouse is hanging in the tree, not too high, in the tree the truck parks under...

Nanci

[DrBee]

I was hoping she would build a new nest in it. Maybe next year.