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...

J - I agree, sometimes sarcasm doesn't come across very clearly...

B

J, there are some many psycho stories I could tell you from just this one person! I agree with you on the single issue I sure never wanted to be back in this position again. If celibacy is the answer, maybe I should check into becoming a monk. HA !

JC

JC

You're single for a reason. Your soulmate is out there going through something too, so she can be ready for you when you actually meet.

aweeee J, that was cool!!! I heart that!!!!

HP, your not mad at me are you? For saying what I said? I hope not!

J, I guess she would need to be toughened up to be able to put up with me.

D, how was your day? J, is cool isn't she.

Okay everyone......I am back....

We started out this morning around 10 or 1030 actually forgot to look at the clock....I wanted to ride out of the valley here and down an area that I had drove..thinking it would be a cool ride....and it was(kinda) We got about 4 miles into it and had stopped to get a drink and let me whine some. I just spilled the Beans so to speak.

I told him, that I was not actually "mad" at him....more of it being a "me" problem...etc.....I told him that everyone on here had given me advice, which is what kept me from being a total B last night which is why I chose to not discuss it.

He told me he thinks I am worried about riding with people because will judge me for walking a hill, or that I am not as fit as others are yet....HMMM...ya!!!!!

So, anyway...we took about 10 min or so, I said what I needed to say, as did he...and went on our way.

So....story over...

We went down to the hwy, and stopped to get fresh water...I defiantly need insulated bottles, and another rack....

Than Stupid me, asked him if he wanted to try riding to the Damm...which is where we normally ride....so.....I huffed and puffed up some Major F hills......(yes I walked some...ok...lots) but than we ended up at the damm, and I rode the hills to there that I normally walked...go figure....we took a good long rest and worked on my bike, it is making a loud noise in the back...

Than took off back. This was the hardest part for me, and I think it was becuase we rested too long...

But....we ended up getting 26.75 miles in and was gone over 4 hours..LOL

Everyone with kids..She will still come if everyone brings there little ones....I just wanted to make sure there were no alternatives...becuase as J she doesnt like to camp all that much...LOL

Jc...your ex is a phsyco huh??? Too bad, you deserve someone very special...

D.........NO NO AND NO....I AM NOT MAD AT YOU.........YOU GUYS GOT ME THROUGH A TUFF WEEKEND....AND I APPREICATE EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU AND YOUR OPINIONS......THEY ARE WHAT GAVE ME STRENGTH TO WALK UP THOSE DAMN HILLS.

WE CHANGED ELEVATIONS BY OVER 300 FEET OR BETTER JUST GETTING UP TO THE HILL TO GET STARTED.....SUCKED...BAD.....

BUT I AM BACK AND SHOWERED AND HUNGRY!!!!!!

HP, glad you got a good ride in among other things. That drive will serve you well!

JC

I think JC has a crush on me...you all think I've been crushing on him. It's the other way around!

HP

I'm so glad to hear you and your man (That's a Zoeism, if she meets half a couple first, the other is Your so and so.) are good.

You kicked some serious ass riding today. DAMN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:confused:

HP - Sounds like a great ride!!! Glad that you got a great ride in and were able to talk to your husband about the things that were bothering you from yesterday.

B

Thank you and YES I DID.......EVEN THOUGH I WALKED SOME...WE STILL WENT...AND WE FINISHED!!!!!!!!!

B...THANKS YOU SEEM REAL NICE...WHERE DO YOU LIVE???

BG....I LIKE MICHIGAN..WOULD LIKE TO GO FARTHER NORTH NEXT TIME..WE WENT TO SOUTH HAVEN....

We were all getting along so good and J starts bustin on me again! :-)

I told ya'll she likes me.

JC

Wow, that's bustin' on you? You might not be able to handle my teasing when we actually meet. I'll pretend to be shy and not give you greif...for some reason I thought you were some big ol' tough fella.

I'll let BG be the resident smart ass.

HA! You crack me up girl!

Jc...come on, dont let J hurt your feelings...LOL

B...I just looked at your ticker....You have lost some serious weight man....That is excellent....Keep up the good work...

Yea....you guys will all meet me and be like...OH NO!!!!!

I tend to cuss sometimes, and I think BG will have me beat on that....HAHAH

I sure do wish you were coming too D...."(

You know if you wouldnt of went out an bought those road bikes.....ughhhhhhh!!!!!!

But....

So, speaking of which...how do you like your seat?? And where did you order your bike shrts from???

HP - Thanks - I live just outside Dallas, TX. It seems as if I'm one of the few native Texans... I wish I was going to be at the big bike ride in September to meet everyone, but there will be other times, I'm sure.

B