Hello there Band fans....I got banded March 28th-2007.

I told myself....Bycyling would be a very good choice. Fresh air, muscles working for the sake of "Cardio". After one week passed--in April. I purchased three new bikes for me and my two sons. I have defeated many things doing that. No more not riding with my children--we ride as a crew (family). We could not conquer the hill on my street. We used to stop 3 to 4 times before getting to the top ( I did). So now the wheels have turned. My kids ask me---"Daddy can we stop--our legs are burning". Thank God I am doing well now. Now with 21 pounds gone---but just riding bikes. I am ready for the next Journey...The 1st fill--I am looking forward to the next 4 to 6 weeks--maybe 12 or 20 pounds gone...who knows...:faint: this is how I feel on many days after my ride. Today--(8.5 miles) It was walking, riding around the fair in my town--but that is what my speedometer said when it was all over...

Very cool B! Glad to hear you got a clean bill of health!!

TX,

That sucks shit. I'm sorry you're struggling. You'll get refilled soon, no?

B,

Good to know your ticker is in fine order. Get thee on thy bicycle!

Shout out to the rest of you all.

Sorry I'm being crass...but I'm ever so slightly just a little drunk.

Thanks, all...I really appreciate the support.

J...I heart you...you can always make me laugh: "...but I'm ever so slightly just a little drunk." I love that...ever so slightly just a little! Is that like being ever so slightly just a little pregnant? LOL And yes, I will get refilled. I will take it a little at a time and only get the bare necessity, though. Right now, I'd say it's necessary.

TX,

There's a children's show/book called Lola and Charlie which is very charming. They are brother and sister in London. And Lola says often, "ever so slightly just a little..." Like she is ever so slightly just a little scared to to go to school for the first time.

We love, love, love Lola and Charlie and Fancy Nancy and newest in our book collection are Pinkalicious and Purplelicious...Nobody told me the books would be one of the best parts of having a new reader. I love the stories as much as she does.

But back to your fill...You wouldn't know if you didn't try, right? Soon, soon. At least you'll be able to fuel your giant ride this weekend.

Mornin' everyone else.

good morning.....

This will proably be the last time I am on here until sunday....so hope everyone enjoys the weekend, gets in some riding, or just some time with there family.

Take care and J.......be careful!!!! :wub:

Llama, llama, Red Pajama is probably my favorite. Along with Captain Underpants.

J did you notice the shirt I am wearing in the new avatar?

Ohio Loves You!!!!

That's fantastic.

Traci, why do I need to be careful? Did I miss something? I'm just writing many many papers and Zoe's having a sleep over. My weekend should be pretty tame.

TX and B,

I'm thinking about a vacation to the Texas Golf this December. Is cycling decent in that area? What are the temps? Anything a girl should do???

I know, I can see stuff on Travel Texas. com...but I thought I'd see what you'd say. Is there gambling in the area? Do you even have clue?

thanks,

TX - I'm sure you'll be very busy today getting ready for the MS150. I wish that I could be there - but with work commitments & such, I'd be lucky to make 15 miles this weekend, let alone 150. Good luck, have a blast, & tell us all about it!!!

J - I haven't been to South Padre in years, so I can't speak for that part of the gulf, but we make it to Galveston on a fairly regular basis (got married on a jetty there. Weather is generally mild - highs in the 60s, lows in the 50s. Bicycling is okay - if you want to bike a long the beach, you're golden, the rest of the town may be a little more of an iffy proposition. As far as I am aware, there is no gambling onshore. There have been several attempts over the years to set up gambling boats to take folks off-shore to international waters, but I don't think any have ever really been successful. Also, being off-season, there would be less of a chance of any gambling boats running.

Do you know where on the gulf you would want to go?

B

Since the topic of saddle comfort arrises from time to time, I thought I'd pass along something that I found today. If I still had a diamond-frame bike, I'd be all over trying one of these. I didn't see pricing, but it might be worth a look to those that are still having saddle comfort issues...

More information at Allay Saddles

B

Bump. We are getting to low on the list.

So who is riding this weekend? Aside from TX, that is.

I wish I was but I've got the kiddo plus its raining! Better this weekend than next because next is my century.

I am riding! I got a Duathlon tomorrow.

Charlie and Lola Rocks! Kids in London do talk like that too.

I got some 'post-op' pedals for my bike! LOL They are pretty cool actually. They have the clip inside, but are flat like a regular pedal all around it so you can choose whether you use clipless pedals or regular shoes. My LBS guy hooked me up because I'm so worried about falling while I'm still so fresh from surgery. Doctor said I could ride, but I've been leary...have stuck to walking thus far. Of course, it's sucky weather this weekend here in O-HI-O. Gee, what's new? LOL

I'm glad you liked the video clip of my DH. He does not get a dog...darnit! I would love to have one and so would he, but he needs to provide 'back-up' to them, and also has to work in an office fairly regularly so it just wouldn't make sense. Anyway, he gets to see them all the time, but it would be really neat to have one here at home.

~C

C

I just put on hybrid pedals too. They are platform on one side and SPD on the other. I just bought some hybrid walk around cycle shoes to go with um too. It's a step backward from my Crank Bros egg beaters and Nike carbon road shoe, but a girl needs to do what a girl needs to do.

BG,

Alison said she'd be looking for you tomorrow. How jealous am I that you and my GF are on the same ride, and I am NOT?!