Foo - I'm BAAAAAACK!

Well, my trip to Chattanooga went well (other than running out of gas on I 65! The d@mn gauge stuck at 1/4 tank!). Weather was fairly nice and I got what I needed accomplished I got to see some old friends and looked at UTC for consideration as well as discussing a possible fellowship (I HOPE!). Not really a touristy trip though and didn't have nearly enough time to do what all I wanted to do. :( I had almost forgotten how much I missed the South, now I'm homesick again for Tennessee, in spite of being a native Hoosier. I guess I am a southern boy at heart!:D

you were gone?

you were gone?
Nice to know I was missed!:eek:

You were missed, Daddy. Welcome home ((hugs)) :)

By the way, my van gets better mileage than I thought! 482 miles on 18 gallons of gas! This was averaging 75+ mph! ~27 mpg rounded to the nearest gallon!

You were missed, Daddy. Welcome home ((hugs)) :)
Thanks Siu, nice to know Someone missed me!:D ;)

Where (in the South) did you live?

Where (in the South) did you live?
Just down I 75 from ya, Chattanooga! I'm ghoing home as soon as I can figure it out too, either after I get my degree or get transferred to UTC, whichever comes first. I miss the mountains already!:(

Welcome back Tom. :)

Nice to know I was missed!:eek:
I did not say I missed you!:eek: Quit putting words in my mouth!:D That way I have more room for my foot.:D

After seeing your winter pictures, I understand that emotion.

There's some good riding around there. Last year I did the 3 State 3 Mountain Challenge (http://www.chattbike.com/events/3_state/3stchlng.htm); I'm thinking about doing it again.


Just down I 75 from ya, Chattanooga! I'm ghoing home as soon as I can figure it out too, either after I get my degree or get transferred to UTC, whichever comes first. I miss the mountains already!:(

Indiana is in the midwest. But the last time I was there the phrase y'all and sody were all too common.

Wow Chattanooga. Hills and bugs. Yeee-ha. Noisiest place I've ever been (due to insects at night in summer).

I guess I am a southern boy at heart!:D

I fully understand. As a native Texan living in Oklahoma I have a hard time admitting to the fact--so I tell people that I live in the Texas North Annex.

Welcome back! I've been gone for a few days too! It's kind of nice to take a break every now and then. :)

you were gone?
Hellz, I thought he gave us up for Lent. :p

Hellz, I thought he gave us up for Lent. :p
Nobody, but *noboday*, is that religious. :rolleyes:

I fully understand. As a native Texan living in Oklahoma I have a hard time admitting to the fact--so I tell people that I live in the Texas North Annex.
Isn't it cool to be able to look around and KNOW that you are the smartest person in sight!

welcome back!!!

Well, my trip to Chattanooga went well (other than running out of gas on I 65! The d@mn gauge stuck at 1/4 tank!). Weather was fairly nice and I got what I needed accomplished I got to see some old friends and looked at UTC for consideration as well as discussing a possible fellowship (I HOPE!). Not really a touristy trip though and didn't have nearly enough time to do what all I wanted to do. :( I had almost forgotten how much I missed the South, now I'm homesick again for Tennessee, in spite of being a native Hoosier. I guess I am a southern boy at heart!:D

Well i think the North East part of this country is cool.

Just down I 75 from ya, Chattanooga! I'm ghoing home as soon as I can figure it out too, either after I get my degree or get transferred to UTC, whichever comes first. I miss the mountains already!:(

Wecome back! :D

Stage 4 of the Tour De Georgia goes from Chickamauga to Lookout Mountain in TN.

You do realize Chattanooga is just 2 hours from Atlanta? And you are on the right side of the state to travel to the Silver Comet Trail. :D

Hey brother, I missed ya!

Welcome back! I really did miss your posts!

Welcome Back Tom! I was starting to fear that you were involved in the Anna Nicole paternity pool for awhile.

Wecome back! :D

Stage 4 of the Tour De Georgia goes from Chickamauga to Lookout Mountain in TN.

You do realize Chattanooga is just 2 hours from Atlanta? And you are on the right side of the state to travel to the Silver Comet Trail. :D

http://silvercomet.tripod.com/photos/bphotoonelane.jpg
Yep, I know, on Apr 16! I'm trying to figure out a time schedule to get back down there now for the TdG!

Silver Comet runs from Atlanta to Birmingham, doesn't it? :D

Welcome Back Tom! I was starting to fear that you were involved in the Anna Nicole paternity pool for awhile.
Nope, but I may be the only male on the eastern half of the country that isn't though!:eek:

Yep, I know, on Apr 16! I'm trying to figure out a time schedule to get back down there now for the TdG!

Silver Comet runs from Atlanta to Birmingham, doesn't it? :D

Silver Comet from Atlanta to Birmingham - yes and no. You see, it was a railroad line running from Atlanta to Birmingham. They are gradually converting it to a bike trail. Right now, from Atlanta to Rockmart, GA. That's about 35 miles one way, 70 roundtrip. Check the site. (http://silvercomet.tripod.com/)