A big thank you - to TE, and to all forum members

**DeniseGoldberg** · 12-31-2005, 12:21 PM

It's the end of one year, the beginning of another, a time for reflecting...

First, thank you to TE for hosting this forum. I find it awesome that there is a friendly place for women to talk about cycling (and other things too).

And a big thank you to all of the forum members. I've participated in other cycling discussion forums in the past, but I've never seen the respect between participants that always seems to prevail here. We don't always agree with each other, but that's ok. What impresses me is that everyone seems to feel free to express her own feelings / beliefs, but it is (usually) done in a civilized fashion that makes others feel free to participate - whether it is a discussion about cycling, health, sharing good news or bad news, or anything else.

I assume that others feel the same way too...

--- Denise

**Nanci** · 12-31-2005, 03:43 PM

Thanks to everyone for all the help, support, companionship, listening, etc.

And I would just like to say- in the spirit of expressing my beliefs that everyone else disagrees with- Panties Rule!!!

Most of the time.

Nanci

(Oops, already into the wine, waiting for dinner to cook, enjoying my 4000 calorie deficit from my _wonderful_ 75 degree 80 mile ride today, with negative splits, which even the third spotting of Scary Guy couldn't ruin...)

**DeniseGoldberg** · 12-31-2005, 03:58 PM

Originally Posted by Nanci

...from my _wonderful_ 75 degree 80 mile ride today, with negative splits, which even the third spotting of Scary Guy couldn't ruin...)

Hey Nanci -
You're making me jealous! I rode today too, but I only managed 21 miles - but with temperatures in the mid-20s! Tomorrow? There's white stuff falling right now, so who knows what tomorrow's roads will bring! Enjoy your wonderful weather...

--- Denise

**Nanci** · 12-31-2005, 04:24 PM

Denise, I just hope this weather holds, or at least semi-holds, for two more weeks until my 200k. I am not sure I have the motivation to do it in 45 degree rain.

To make you even _more_ jealous, I was wearing a new Shebeest tank, (with, unfortunately, wool socks...) and while I was riding, BF was _water skiing!

I love Florida. I put in my almost 40 years up North- this is heaven.

Nanci (into the sparkling wine, now!)

**yellow** · 12-31-2005, 04:29 PM

Denise,

I couldn't agree more. I tried another forum (OK, supplemented this forum) with another one for a while and just couldn't handle the disrespect, bitterness, and rudeness--and, oh, did I mention disrespect?-- I saw there. Most users seem to follow the ettiquette on that board, but there are just enough that don't that will keep me away from it. Too bad...lots of good discussion there (but you have to wade through the flames and insults) and lots of users. I feel for the moderators on that one...

Hooray for the TE boards! Lots of good discussion here and lots of people to learn from and share with. TE ROCKS!

y

**massbikebabe** · 12-31-2005, 08:04 PM

Thanks Denise...

I could not have said it any better!! You all have been my link to continued recovery, and for that I am very grateful. I wish we could all get together somewhere and have a huge pasta party followed by a nice flat century with tailwinds

The best part about these boards is connecting with folks who live right here in Massachusetts!! I look forward to our upcoming party for the Spazz!

karen
ps-Denise be very careful if you ride in the morning, it is already very slick out there

**snowtulip** · 12-31-2005, 08:53 PM

Cheers! I wholeheartedly agree. I look forward to learning so much more from you great gals in 2006!

**Trek420** · 12-31-2005, 09:38 PM

Happy New Year TE.

**shadon** · 12-31-2005, 11:38 PM

It has been such a pleasure to hang here and learn so much. All of you have been such good teachers, as I learn from others experiences, and as you've so gently and kindly answered my questions!

I'm looking forward to a great year on my bike (as soon as this blasted rain stops!), and to completing ALC!

**newfsmith** · 01-01-2006, 05:21 AM

My thoughts exactly. Already I know that one of my goals for this year is a no fly, there is no way I will century on my heavy, winter, snow & ice bike. Maybe January thaw. I have especially enjoyed meeting some of the Mass members: Denise, Robyn and Spazz. Now I'm looking forward to meeting Annie.

**jeannierides** · 01-01-2006, 05:37 AM

Denise, thank you for saying it so well. I'll add my *thank you* to TE for sponsoring this forum and to you all for making this board a safe place for us to hang out and participate.

jeannie

**wavedancer** · 01-01-2006, 09:43 AM

Just want to add my thanks and wishes to all for a Happy New Year. It is truly remarkable how much support, respect, laughter and tears we can share here. Not to mention a wealth of info about cycling!

Looking forward to meeting some of the New England contingent later this month.

Linda

**Grog** · 01-01-2006, 12:00 PM

This is a wonderful board, and you are all a wonderful bunch! Looking forward to spend more time discussing and sharing with you in the new year!

And a BIG thanks to TeamEstrogen.

**Trekhawk** · 01-01-2006, 01:50 PM

This is the first forum I have ever posted on and its bl**dy brilliant.
Where else could I learn so much about cycling, have a laugh and make such wonderful friends. Thanks Team Estrogen and a Happy and Safe New Year to all.

**traveller_62** · 01-01-2006, 05:55 PM

Denise,

Couldn't have said it better. The collective wisdom and respect of the folks that post to this board makes it a welcoming place for everyone.

Thanks to everyone and all the best in 2006!

Carol (traveller)

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