Merry Christmas to all, thank you all for the wonderful year.
12-23-12, 11:54 AM
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Merry Christmas to all, thank you all for the wonderful year.
All,
I would like to wish everyone in 50+ at BF for the kindness and support I have received this past year. Even though I joined in January 2008 I didn't participate very much until Fall of 2011. In the past year everyone in the 50+ has been very supportive and helpful to me as I got back to biking like I wanted to do all along. From just saying good ride or the new bike looks great to the PM's and replies when the Renal Failure hit last summer I have had nothing but positive input and feedback here.
To all I want to wish a:
1. Belated Happy Hanukkah,
2. Merry Christmas
3. Happy Kwanza
4. A Blessed New Year regardless of you faith or beliefs no matter what or if there is none for you.
Everyone ride as much as you wish and when you want to, may all your goals be reached and the hills be done.
Bill
I would like to wish everyone in 50+ at BF for the kindness and support I have received this past year. Even though I joined in January 2008 I didn't participate very much until Fall of 2011. In the past year everyone in the 50+ has been very supportive and helpful to me as I got back to biking like I wanted to do all along. From just saying good ride or the new bike looks great to the PM's and replies when the Renal Failure hit last summer I have had nothing but positive input and feedback here.
To all I want to wish a:
1. Belated Happy Hanukkah,
2. Merry Christmas
3. Happy Kwanza
4. A Blessed New Year regardless of you faith or beliefs no matter what or if there is none for you.
Everyone ride as much as you wish and when you want to, may all your goals be reached and the hills be done.
Bill
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12-23-12, 12:12 PM
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Yep, it's a two-way street. I think we've had as much pleasure seeing your progress through your challenges as you have from conversing on this forum.
All the best to you, Monica and the kids. Meeting you all was one of the major highlights of our US travels.
All the best to you, Monica and the kids. Meeting you all was one of the major highlights of our US travels.
12-23-12, 12:47 PM
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Bill, I admire you for all your perseverance, positive attitude and your posts on BF, plus you're a fellow engineer and that's a good thing in my book 
Be safe, keep riding and posting. Looking forward to next year and future posts on BF.
God Bless you and yours, Merry Christmas and a big Happy New Year.
Richard
Be safe, keep riding and posting. Looking forward to next year and future posts on BF.
God Bless you and yours, Merry Christmas and a big Happy New Year.
Richard
12-23-12, 05:40 PM
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12-23-12, 05:52 PM
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12-23-12, 06:19 PM
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Thank you for all of your thoughtful insights and prayers over the past years.
I hope you have a very peaceful and enjoyable holiday season.
Merry Christmas Bill.
I hope you have a very peaceful and enjoyable holiday season.
Merry Christmas Bill.
12-23-12, 11:02 PM
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Merry Christmas to you, Bill, and to all the rest of the 50+ers. Have a safe and happy holiday!
12-24-12, 02:20 AM
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The classic cycling Xmas Greeting to all of you.
https://www.specialized.com/bc/microsite/holiday/index.html
https://www.specialized.com/bc/microsite/holiday/index.html
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12-24-12, 07:17 AM
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It has been a pleasure having you on the forum and sharing your many experiences with the world of medicine and otherwise. Merry Christmas to you and all.
12-24-12, 07:59 AM
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Merry Christmas and a very prosperous and Happy New Year. May next year be filled with lots of injury free (especially for me) miles and joyous rides. This is a great group to be part of and I'm glad that I came upon this forum to benefit from what I have read and the people I have met.
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12-24-12, 08:22 AM
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nice, right back at you!
12-24-12, 08:34 AM
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Have a save and wonderful Holiday Season and a Prosperous New Year.
12-24-12, 08:43 AM
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Same to you Bill ... and all the great folks here.
May fortune, smarts, and a strong resolve favor all your mental, physical and spiritual, health-related and cycling goals.
May fortune, smarts, and a strong resolve favor all your mental, physical and spiritual, health-related and cycling goals.
12-24-12, 04:10 PM
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A Blessed New Year regardless of you faith or beliefs no matter what or if there is none for you.
Well said Bill, if only sentiments like that were a bit more widespread over the globe it might not be in the mess that it is.
And if you could arrange with Santa for me to have an invisible Granny Ring, my life will be complete - have a great Christmas and an even better New Year!
Well said Bill, if only sentiments like that were a bit more widespread over the globe it might not be in the mess that it is.
And if you could arrange with Santa for me to have an invisible Granny Ring, my life will be complete - have a great Christmas and an even better New Year!
12-24-12, 07:18 PM
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A Blessed New Year regardless of you faith or beliefs no matter what or if there is none for you.
Well said Bill, if only sentiments like that were a bit more widespread over the globe it might not be in the mess that it is.
And if you could arrange with Santa for me to have an invisible Granny Ring, my life will be complete - have a great Christmas and an even better New Year!
Well said Bill, if only sentiments like that were a bit more widespread over the globe it might not be in the mess that it is.
And if you could arrange with Santa for me to have an invisible Granny Ring, my life will be complete - have a great Christmas and an even better New Year!
Fewer people dying of famine, fewer people dying from natural disasters than ever before. There are positives if we seek them out. The forums here are full of positive stories, and they reach out across the world.
12-24-12, 09:57 PM
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Bill, I admire you for all your perseverance, positive attitude and your posts on BF...
