merider1
03-09-08, 04:50 PM
Pics uploading and report too....:D
Southern California - Red Box..um, No...Mt. Wilson...um, No...Ride Report and Pics
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03-09-08, 05:25 PM
faster!!!! faster!!!!!!!
vertical bob
03-09-08, 05:33 PM
Well, I don't quite know why but everyone seemed convinced that the wind was too much of an impediment and they turned back. I just kept going and other than a few corners where the wind was strong it was a very nice ride. I made it to Red Box ok and after a short rest went on up to Wilson. The climb to Wilson was completely calm and it was great up there.I could see the snow covered mtns. of Baldy and even the San Bernardino mtns. as well. Sorry the rest of the group quit before the miracle but the story of "Chicken Little" came to mind. The wind is blowing, the wind is blowing.:)
merider1
03-09-08, 05:38 PM
Well, I don't quite know why but everyone seemed convinced that the wind was too much of an impediment and they turned back. I just kept going and other than a few corners where the wind was strong it was a very nice ride. I made it to Red Box ok and after a short rest went on up to Wilson. The climb to Wilson was completely calm and it was great up there.I could see the snow covered mtns. of Baldy and even the San Bernardino mtns. as well. Sorry the rest of the group quit before the miracle but the story of "Chicken Little" came to mind. The wind is blowing, the wind is blowing.:)
:rolleyes: No, you just are so much of a billy goat that you don't even feel the wind anymore. Sigh. Glad you're okay, but you missed a lot of other fun...;)
:rolleyes: No, you just are so much of a billy goat that you don't even feel the wind anymore. Sigh. Glad you're okay, but you missed a lot of other fun...;)
merider1
03-09-08, 05:39 PM
Wow. That’s all I have to say is Wow.
I thought I was going to Red Box and then up to Mt. Wilson with a little lunch following, but today became a whole different day…not that I’m complaining. I was up early (stupid daylight savings!) and out the door, looking forward to the ride with some of my favorite gentlemen. I was hoping Joy would surprise me and show up to ride (even though she isn’t supposed to do hills – I’m selfish), but she wasn’t at the ride start (not that she didn’t surprise me, but more on that later). I was greeted to DaveSANYYZ’s wonderful smile this morning as I pulled in front of Descanso Gardens. Already, the weather was nice albeit a bit chilly. Then, Vertical Bob pulled up. I was pleased to see him as I haven’t climbed with him for a long time and he’s one of my favorite climbing buddies for sure.
Then, up pulls Thomson, looking great! His face has healed so nicely. Of course, he’s tough, so I imagine he just told himself to heal! :p Then Groupetto shows up followed by Doppelg. Both strong riders, looking excited to ride. Last but not least, Weekend Warrior was on the scene and we were off to the Shell Station on Foothill where Vance and Jpconrad were waiting. Without much ado, we began climbing Angeles Crest.
As you all have heard ad naseum, I’m still a bit injured and not in the shape I was last year at this time when a climb on Angeles Crest would have been a standard outing. I put on 20 pounds (have since lost 8), but as much as I joke about being fat – really, I’m just pudgy, but boy what a few pounds can do to a girl’s climbing! I was, yet again, humbled. I can never stay on these fast men’s wheels anyway, but when I’m on top of my game, I at least don’t embarrass myself. But this morning, I was dropped like a badly microwaved week old potato! (Note: I told those men to take off, so not a one of them were expected to stay with me) By myself on that road, feeling the lead in my legs, I started laughing. What else can you do when your “fitness” isn’t up to snuff? But I climbed that mountain (some of it anyway) and was hit by some pretty strong winds, which only made my snail pace worse.
I rounded a curve and there was Vertical Bob, futzing with his vest. He didn’t fool me for one minute. I said, “Bob, you didn’t have to wait on me!” He lied, which he isn’t good at, “I’m not waiting. I’m tired today.” :rolleyes: Right. We took off together and I will admit that I was happy he waited (again, he nor any of those men needed to!). He was much stronger than me, of course, so I just tailed him and we made it almost to Clear Creek when here comes Thomson (doing repeats!) I was happy to see him too (okay, I’ll admit it, I’m female and I’m social and I like these men…:p) So, the three of us made our way to Clear Creek, caught up to Dave and Weekend Warrior, who had waited as well. Illy shows up at this point (damn! He’s fast as he took off at least 20 minutes after the rest of us) and we now have six.
The six little Indians began the climb to Red Box. I was now really excited. Even though I was slow, slow climbing, I was steady and my goal was to simply get up to the Mt. Wilson observatory even if I had to tack all the way up it. But, sigh, it wasn’t to be. About two miles up and here comes the fast pack flying down. John and Vance immediately reported that the winds were so strong farther up that he and John deemed it too dangerous to go on. If John and Vance think it too dangerous, I’m not arguing. The only one who went on was Vertical Bob. Bob, you worry me when you do that. I know you are a grown man, but I hope you are okay and we missed you at lunch! (update, he's fine...stubborn, but fine)
So, all of us but Bob took that sweet descent back down Angeles Crest (the winds were really blowing all the way down). We got back to Descanso Gardens and took off on an ad hoc route that Doppelg knew of. I was pleasantly surprised to be introduced to some new, and might I add steep, roads. Thanks, Doppelg! :) We looped up and around by the Glendale College and ended up across from La Cabanita. We lost a few riders at that point (Doppelg and Groupetto had to go), but the rest of us headed off to lunch. That’s where the real fun began, but more on that in a few.
Photos of the ride coming…
I thought I was going to Red Box and then up to Mt. Wilson with a little lunch following, but today became a whole different day…not that I’m complaining. I was up early (stupid daylight savings!) and out the door, looking forward to the ride with some of my favorite gentlemen. I was hoping Joy would surprise me and show up to ride (even though she isn’t supposed to do hills – I’m selfish), but she wasn’t at the ride start (not that she didn’t surprise me, but more on that later). I was greeted to DaveSANYYZ’s wonderful smile this morning as I pulled in front of Descanso Gardens. Already, the weather was nice albeit a bit chilly. Then, Vertical Bob pulled up. I was pleased to see him as I haven’t climbed with him for a long time and he’s one of my favorite climbing buddies for sure.
Then, up pulls Thomson, looking great! His face has healed so nicely. Of course, he’s tough, so I imagine he just told himself to heal! :p Then Groupetto shows up followed by Doppelg. Both strong riders, looking excited to ride. Last but not least, Weekend Warrior was on the scene and we were off to the Shell Station on Foothill where Vance and Jpconrad were waiting. Without much ado, we began climbing Angeles Crest.
As you all have heard ad naseum, I’m still a bit injured and not in the shape I was last year at this time when a climb on Angeles Crest would have been a standard outing. I put on 20 pounds (have since lost 8), but as much as I joke about being fat – really, I’m just pudgy, but boy what a few pounds can do to a girl’s climbing! I was, yet again, humbled. I can never stay on these fast men’s wheels anyway, but when I’m on top of my game, I at least don’t embarrass myself. But this morning, I was dropped like a badly microwaved week old potato! (Note: I told those men to take off, so not a one of them were expected to stay with me) By myself on that road, feeling the lead in my legs, I started laughing. What else can you do when your “fitness” isn’t up to snuff? But I climbed that mountain (some of it anyway) and was hit by some pretty strong winds, which only made my snail pace worse.
I rounded a curve and there was Vertical Bob, futzing with his vest. He didn’t fool me for one minute. I said, “Bob, you didn’t have to wait on me!” He lied, which he isn’t good at, “I’m not waiting. I’m tired today.” :rolleyes: Right. We took off together and I will admit that I was happy he waited (again, he nor any of those men needed to!). He was much stronger than me, of course, so I just tailed him and we made it almost to Clear Creek when here comes Thomson (doing repeats!) I was happy to see him too (okay, I’ll admit it, I’m female and I’m social and I like these men…:p) So, the three of us made our way to Clear Creek, caught up to Dave and Weekend Warrior, who had waited as well. Illy shows up at this point (damn! He’s fast as he took off at least 20 minutes after the rest of us) and we now have six.
The six little Indians began the climb to Red Box. I was now really excited. Even though I was slow, slow climbing, I was steady and my goal was to simply get up to the Mt. Wilson observatory even if I had to tack all the way up it. But, sigh, it wasn’t to be. About two miles up and here comes the fast pack flying down. John and Vance immediately reported that the winds were so strong farther up that he and John deemed it too dangerous to go on. If John and Vance think it too dangerous, I’m not arguing. The only one who went on was Vertical Bob. Bob, you worry me when you do that. I know you are a grown man, but I hope you are okay and we missed you at lunch! (update, he's fine...stubborn, but fine)
So, all of us but Bob took that sweet descent back down Angeles Crest (the winds were really blowing all the way down). We got back to Descanso Gardens and took off on an ad hoc route that Doppelg knew of. I was pleasantly surprised to be introduced to some new, and might I add steep, roads. Thanks, Doppelg! :) We looped up and around by the Glendale College and ended up across from La Cabanita. We lost a few riders at that point (Doppelg and Groupetto had to go), but the rest of us headed off to lunch. That’s where the real fun began, but more on that in a few.
Photos of the ride coming…
jpconrad
03-09-08, 05:40 PM
With the number of days of good weather we have I don't feel the need for me to risk another injury just to make it someplace I've been before.
merider1
03-09-08, 05:53 PM
VB, Jim and the guys about to take off
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p27/merider/1-3.jpg
And I'm dropped like a BMP.
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p27/merider/2-10.jpg
Stunning up on that mountain
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p27/merider/3-10.jpg
My view for awhile
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p27/merider/4-3.jpg
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p27/merider/5-12.jpg
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p27/merider/6-9.jpg
And Jim comes down to catch us
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p27/merider/7-10.jpg
Clear Creek
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p27/merider/8-1.jpg
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p27/merider/9-10.jpg
Dave
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p27/merider/10-9.jpg
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p27/merider/1-3.jpg
And I'm dropped like a BMP.
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p27/merider/2-10.jpg
Stunning up on that mountain
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p27/merider/3-10.jpg
My view for awhile
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p27/merider/4-3.jpg
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p27/merider/5-12.jpg
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p27/merider/6-9.jpg
And Jim comes down to catch us
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p27/merider/7-10.jpg
Clear Creek
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p27/merider/8-1.jpg
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p27/merider/9-10.jpg
Dave
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p27/merider/10-9.jpg
Scootcore
03-09-08, 05:56 PM
lord......vance was right about the helmet....
merider1
03-09-08, 05:59 PM
On our way to Red Box
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p27/merider/11-7.jpg
Dave in action
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p27/merider/12-6.jpg
Vance taking off to tell Bob and Jim that we're turning around
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p27/merider/13-6.jpg
Doppelg and Groupetto, part of the fast crowd
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p27/merider/14-6.jpg
Dave, still smiling even with the news of no more climbing
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p27/merider/15-6.jpg
John, saying, "Let Vance catch Bob..."
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p27/merider/16-6.jpg
what we climbed
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p27/merider/17-5.jpg
Groupetto, Weekend Warrior and Illy ready to descend
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p27/merider/18-6.jpg
Back down to earth on Doppelg's steep route!
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p27/merider/19-6.jpg
And the ride comes to an end.
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p27/merider/20-6.jpg
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p27/merider/11-7.jpg
Dave in action
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p27/merider/12-6.jpg
Vance taking off to tell Bob and Jim that we're turning around
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p27/merider/13-6.jpg
Doppelg and Groupetto, part of the fast crowd
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p27/merider/14-6.jpg
Dave, still smiling even with the news of no more climbing
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p27/merider/15-6.jpg
John, saying, "Let Vance catch Bob..."
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p27/merider/16-6.jpg
what we climbed
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p27/merider/17-5.jpg
Groupetto, Weekend Warrior and Illy ready to descend
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p27/merider/18-6.jpg
Back down to earth on Doppelg's steep route!
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p27/merider/19-6.jpg
And the ride comes to an end.
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p27/merider/20-6.jpg
Scootcore
03-09-08, 06:00 PM
whered the hat go???!!!!???
merider1
03-09-08, 06:10 PM
Okay, so you thought the ride was it, huh? Nope. You see, I’m having a birthday (waaaaa!!!!!) tomorrow and as much as I don’t want to turn 28 years old, the alternative isn’t so attractive. Well, little did I know that my favorite Panda had planned a surprise for me! When John, Vance, Illy, Dave, Gary, Jim and I arrived at La Cabanita, John tricked me into thinking he had called Sonia to join us, so we got a table for 10 and began noshing on chips. Suddenly, I noticed Joy coming into the restaurant (looking gorgeous, might I add. Damn, she cleans up nice). That little sneaky hot-pants brought me cake and the most amazing helmet I have ever seen or worn, certainly. It’s a work of art (she is an artist, after all), and with all laughing aside, it is truly amazing what she did!!! So, surprise birthday party. Even Magicant drove over to join. I was very touched and had to act up and get gushy. But I do appreciate it and it made my birthday for sure! I wish Indolent had driven up from San Diego though….after all, he brought the cake last year. :p Seriously thank you guys!!!! :love:
See? Jim is healing up well!
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p27/merider/21-5.jpg
Happy arrives
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p27/merider/26-4.jpg
As does Joel
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p27/merider/25-5.jpg
Smiles all around
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p27/merider/27-4.jpg
And, oh my...the helmet...
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p27/merider/22-5.jpg
...to beat all helmets...
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p27/merider/23-6.jpg
...really
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p27/merider/24-6.jpg
See? Jim is healing up well!
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p27/merider/21-5.jpg
Happy arrives
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p27/merider/26-4.jpg
As does Joel
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p27/merider/25-5.jpg
Smiles all around
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p27/merider/27-4.jpg
And, oh my...the helmet...
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p27/merider/22-5.jpg
...to beat all helmets...
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p27/merider/23-6.jpg
...really
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p27/merider/24-6.jpg
merider1
03-09-08, 06:13 PM
And the cake! Best part...
Before
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p27/merider/28-3.jpg
After (those slices were for eveyone esle at the table...I ate the rest)
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p27/merider/29-4.jpg
(I'm not kidding...getting high on sugar)
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p27/merider/30-3.jpg
Oops, how did that get in there....never mind....
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p27/merider/31-2.jpg
Before
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p27/merider/28-3.jpg
After (those slices were for eveyone esle at the table...I ate the rest)
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p27/merider/29-4.jpg
(I'm not kidding...getting high on sugar)
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p27/merider/30-3.jpg
Oops, how did that get in there....never mind....
http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p27/merider/31-2.jpg
vertical bob
03-09-08, 06:14 PM
With the number of days of good weather we have I don't feel the need for me to risk another injury just to make it someplace I've been before. Call it local knowledge but even on days like today Angeles Crest is for the most part sheltered from the wind. A few corners are bad but I didn't feel today was anything like the day up on GMR when you went down Jon. Some of the windy stretches were like what M.E. and I rode in all day on s2s last year. Without my local knowledge and having your recent experience on GMR, I would have done the same thing.:)
merider1
03-09-08, 06:16 PM
Call it local knowledge but even on days like today Angeles Crest is for the most part sheltered from the wind. A few corners are bad but I didn't feel today was anything like the day up on GMR when you went down Jon. Some of the windy stretches were like what M.E. and I rode in all day on s2s last year. Without my local knowledge and having your recent experience on GMR, I would have done the same thing.:)
Bob, come on!:rolleyes: I don't agree one bit. It was very windy up there and unpleasant. If you are okay riding in that, fine, but to suggest that local knowledge was the key to continuing, no way. Not to mention that it just isn't fun. It's called comfort level. Of course, you ride alone up there all the time. Something I and others might not do. So to each their own.
Bob, come on!:rolleyes: I don't agree one bit. It was very windy up there and unpleasant. If you are okay riding in that, fine, but to suggest that local knowledge was the key to continuing, no way. Not to mention that it just isn't fun. It's called comfort level. Of course, you ride alone up there all the time. Something I and others might not do. So to each their own.
Terror_in_pink
03-09-08, 06:17 PM
WHAT?!?!?! It was your birthday and i didn't even know!??!?!?!?!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Groupetto
03-09-08, 06:18 PM
Thank you all for the tour. You have a great backyard to play in . Sorry to bail but I am headed back to LA tonight. Those hills can be pretty humbling (and that hat) and I have some work to do.
Too bad that the wind died just after we turned around...but then you never know it could always get worse. Didnt seem worth the risk for an endurance ride.
Too bad that the wind died just after we turned around...but then you never know it could always get worse. Didnt seem worth the risk for an endurance ride.
Happytime
03-09-08, 06:18 PM
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2201/2321738423_0ccc54691f.jpg
I told the baker to write, "Happy Birthday M.E." Instead, he must have thought I was planning a party for myself
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2230/2321749355_4137291143.jpg
Some of my favorite BFers!
Dave and Gary are fascinated by Joel's food
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3155/2321749419_66d7e3607c.jpg
Vance and Illy:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2137/2321749429_8fea0c3867.jpg
JP with Rene Russo looking over his shoulder
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3214/2321749401_881d3c794d.jpg
Jim, Joel and the old bag
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3268/2321749391_e7251ef1d7.jpg
The birthday girl with Ovo's love child
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2227/2322570842_db686ced7f.jpg
Off she goes
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2191/2322570834_4d2ac81e51.jpg
I told the baker to write, "Happy Birthday M.E." Instead, he must have thought I was planning a party for myself
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2230/2321749355_4137291143.jpg
Some of my favorite BFers!
Dave and Gary are fascinated by Joel's food
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3155/2321749419_66d7e3607c.jpg
Vance and Illy:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2137/2321749429_8fea0c3867.jpg
JP with Rene Russo looking over his shoulder
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3214/2321749401_881d3c794d.jpg
Jim, Joel and the old bag
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3268/2321749391_e7251ef1d7.jpg
The birthday girl with Ovo's love child
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2227/2322570842_db686ced7f.jpg
Off she goes
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2191/2322570834_4d2ac81e51.jpg
merider1
03-09-08, 06:20 PM
The birthday girl with Ovo's love child
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2227/2322570842_db686ced7f.jpg
I guess I need to take off a few more pounds. And no, Ovo hasn't embedded seed in me...he's still just learning about the birds and the bees...and women. :p
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2227/2322570842_db686ced7f.jpg
I guess I need to take off a few more pounds. And no, Ovo hasn't embedded seed in me...he's still just learning about the birds and the bees...and women. :p
merider1
03-09-08, 06:21 PM
WHAT?!?!?! It was your birthday and i didn't even know!??!?!?!?!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Technically, it's tomorrow, TIP. I'm still holding on to 27 with my toenails. :p
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Technically, it's tomorrow, TIP. I'm still holding on to 27 with my toenails. :p
Terror_in_pink
03-09-08, 06:24 PM
I don't know the gentleman wearing it, but whoever you are...I LOVE that dia de los muertos jersey!
Terror_in_pink
03-09-08, 06:25 PM
Technically, it's tomorrow, TIP. I'm still holding on to 27 with my toenails. :p
Ha, I know the feeling, I just turned 30!
Ha, I know the feeling, I just turned 30!
merider1
03-09-08, 06:26 PM
Ha, I know the feeling, I just turned 30!
I have at least two years before the big...um....3-0.
(shut up, everyone...):p
I have at least two years before the big...um....3-0.
(shut up, everyone...):p
jpconrad
03-09-08, 06:33 PM
I don't know the gentleman wearing it, but whoever you are...I LOVE that dia de los muertos jersey!
It's mine, it's one of my favorites. :)
I also like their Calendario (http://www.salsacycles.com/images/zoom_calendarioJer.jpg)one, too.
It's mine, it's one of my favorites. :)
I also like their Calendario (http://www.salsacycles.com/images/zoom_calendarioJer.jpg)one, too.
BikeWNC
03-09-08, 06:34 PM
WOW! Happy Bday M.E.! I'm almost twice your age. :(:rolleyes:
Marrock
03-09-08, 06:41 PM
No, it's not 30, it's 27C.
Scootcore
03-09-08, 06:43 PM
you look great for 28...........
snicker......
snicker......
merider1
03-09-08, 06:45 PM
^^^ hush :rolleyes::p
Terror_in_pink
03-09-08, 06:46 PM
It's mine, it's one of my favorites. :)
I also like their Calendario (http://www.salsacycles.com/images/zoom_calendarioJer.jpg)one, too.
not so much into the calendario. I'm into bold large prints on jerseys (i'm a vintage jersey kind of girl). I can work with the small print of the Day of the dead, but the calendario has that brick color (along with analogous colors) i dislike . Note, I am a painter, so i have a meaningful and more intense relationship with colors than most folks :)
I also like their Calendario (http://www.salsacycles.com/images/zoom_calendarioJer.jpg)one, too.
not so much into the calendario. I'm into bold large prints on jerseys (i'm a vintage jersey kind of girl). I can work with the small print of the Day of the dead, but the calendario has that brick color (along with analogous colors) i dislike . Note, I am a painter, so i have a meaningful and more intense relationship with colors than most folks :)
roadfix
03-09-08, 06:48 PM
Happy Birthday merider1!
H B!!
Otanjoubi omedetou gozai masu!
We'll do this again tomorrow on your official birthday thread! :D
H B!!
Otanjoubi omedetou gozai masu!
We'll do this again tomorrow on your official birthday thread! :D
BigSean
03-09-08, 06:50 PM
I have at least two years before the big...um....3-0.
(shut up, everyone...):p
Happy Birthday, your still a spring chicken.:bday::bday::bday:
(shut up, everyone...):p
Happy Birthday, your still a spring chicken.:bday::bday::bday:
merider1
03-09-08, 06:53 PM
Happy Birthday, your still a spring chicken.:bday::bday::bday:
:lol:
Yeah...more like a spring hen. ;) But thank you, Sean. :)
:lol:
Yeah...more like a spring hen. ;) But thank you, Sean. :)
BigSean
03-09-08, 07:40 PM
:lol:
Yeah...more like a spring hen. ;) But thank you, Sean. :)
Well you get the point. I can almost remember that age, but not quite.:o
Yeah...more like a spring hen. ;) But thank you, Sean. :)
Well you get the point. I can almost remember that age, but not quite.:o
spingineer
03-09-08, 07:44 PM
I have at least two years before the big...um....3-0.
(shut up, everyone...):p
Young pup!
(shut up, everyone...):p
Young pup!
spingineer
03-09-08, 07:45 PM
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2201/2321738423_0ccc54691f.jpg
That is just classic! Happy birthday, ME ... :bday::bday::bday:
Good thing you aren't doing a time trial with that.
That is just classic! Happy birthday, ME ... :bday::bday::bday:
Good thing you aren't doing a time trial with that.
BikeWNC
03-09-08, 07:47 PM
:lol:
Yeah...more like a spring hen. ;) But thank you, Sean. :)
Certainly not as worn out as an old layin' hen. :)
Yeah...more like a spring hen. ;) But thank you, Sean. :)
Certainly not as worn out as an old layin' hen. :)
merider1
03-09-08, 07:55 PM
Certainly not as worn out as an old layin' hen. :)
Nope, this hen hasn't been laid recently, that's for sure. :D
Nope, this hen hasn't been laid recently, that's for sure. :D
Speedee
03-09-08, 08:05 PM
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2201/2321738423_0ccc54691f.jpg
Awesome! :bday:
Awesome! :bday:
Shprung
03-09-08, 08:19 PM
Happy Birthday ME !!!
VanceMac
03-09-08, 08:20 PM
It was a great day. Until the wall of wind we encountered when we got close to Red Box, the weather was perfect. The company was delightful. And the post-ride lunch (and activities) were fantastic.
Today we learned:
1) How much Dave weighs.
2) Illy is pronounced "Illya" (which translates as "strong rider").
3) Thomson heals faster than Wolverine.
4) JP can actually make it through an entire ride without a mechanical.
5) ME looks great for 28, and climbs great for 28 (so stop sandbagging).
By the way, I wanted to point out Joy's attention to detail on ME's helmet project, including a cockroach (for the cockroach dance), a bunch of mirrors (for ME's love of mirrors... bicycle mirrors, that is), the chicken (for fried chicken land), and Clif Blocks that will help ME muster up enough energy to say a few words once in a while when riding.
Today we learned:
1) How much Dave weighs.
2) Illy is pronounced "Illya" (which translates as "strong rider").
3) Thomson heals faster than Wolverine.
4) JP can actually make it through an entire ride without a mechanical.
5) ME looks great for 28, and climbs great for 28 (so stop sandbagging).
By the way, I wanted to point out Joy's attention to detail on ME's helmet project, including a cockroach (for the cockroach dance), a bunch of mirrors (for ME's love of mirrors... bicycle mirrors, that is), the chicken (for fried chicken land), and Clif Blocks that will help ME muster up enough energy to say a few words once in a while when riding.
spingineer
03-09-08, 08:26 PM
By the way, I wanted to point out Joy's attention to detail on ME's helmet project, including a cockroach (for the cockroach dance), a bunch of mirrors (for ME's love of mirrors... bicycle mirrors, that is), the chicken (for fried chicken land), and Clif Blocks that will help ME muster up enough energy to say a few words once in a while when riding.
That's great observation Vance. I didn't even think about that, but now that you mention that ... it's cool. Such attention to detail!
That's great observation Vance. I didn't even think about that, but now that you mention that ... it's cool. Such attention to detail!
magicant
03-09-08, 09:01 PM
It was a fun lunch. Even though I'm coughing up pieces of it every time I read about m.e. turning 28... *koff, koff*
See, there I go again...
See, there I go again...
jpconrad
03-09-08, 09:02 PM
4) JP can actually make it through an entire ride without a mechanical.
It has to happen occasionally! ;)
It has to happen occasionally! ;)
merider1
03-09-08, 09:18 PM
It was a fun lunch. Even though I'm coughing up pieces of it every time I read about m.e. turning 28... *koff, koff*
See, there I go again...
:mad: I depended on you to lie, you b*stard.
But thanks for coming to the partay. :)
:p
See, there I go again...
:mad: I depended on you to lie, you b*stard.
But thanks for coming to the partay. :)
:p
merider1
03-09-08, 09:29 PM
3) Thomson heals faster than Wolverine.
:lol:
+1
5) ME looks great for 28, and climbs great for 28 (so stop sandbagging).
You know I'm not 28, mister. :rolleyes: How about I look good for 58? :p:D
:lol:
+1
5) ME looks great for 28, and climbs great for 28 (so stop sandbagging).
You know I'm not 28, mister. :rolleyes: How about I look good for 58? :p:D
spingineer
03-09-08, 09:30 PM
ME's only 28?
merider1
03-09-08, 09:31 PM
ME's only 28?
Yes. Where have you been? Why? Did you think I looked older?
:eek: :cry:
(please, God, tell me that you people KNOW I'm kidding...:p)
Yes. Where have you been? Why? Did you think I looked older?
:eek: :cry:
(please, God, tell me that you people KNOW I'm kidding...:p)
roadfix
03-09-08, 09:32 PM
ME will always be 28.
merider1
03-09-08, 09:34 PM
ME will always be 28.
:love: :D
:love: :D
BikeWNC
03-09-08, 09:41 PM
28 in Euro years. What is the current conversion to US years?
merider1
03-09-08, 09:44 PM
28 in Euro years. What is the current conversion to US years?
Currently? 21. ;)
Currently? 21. ;)