Mars -- glad I could be of help. Nothing like a good mental exercise to keep you busy while recovering. I like the Batman tip, I guess my memory of men in tights is limited.

I must admit I have been chuckling over a humorous vision of your 'bent with it's glaeming wooden tailbox. In the vision your 'bent is parked in a line of 'bents outside the milk or juice bar (or wherever you 'bent riders hang out) when the stereotypical 98 lb weakling comes along and puts his grubby hand on your gleaming wooden tailbox. Unfortunately, for him, you and your 'bent buddies come out all hopped up on lactose or fructose and start to harass him. Sort of like a scene from "Any Which Way But Lose" except for the bicycle subculture.

I had a great ride this morning, although all this nice weather is making the CCT far too crowded. This morning there were 8 of us all in sight with about 200 yards. It's like riding on the Beltway except with fewer wheels and more colorful clothes! Maybe next week's rain will clear off the crowd. Have a great weekend everybody.