Originally Posted by
BobbyG
…Just as with your case, I was unable to walk, stand or think, but I had to go to work, as it was a small business, and my friend, the owner was dying of cancer and I had to run things. Lots of pain, lots of depression and no bike riding.
I really don't know how I got through it, other than having a strong, capable, smart and beautiful wife
Originally Posted by
gaucho777
That'll do it.
I have previously posted:
Originally Posted by
Jim from Boston
.…BTW, my wife is a nurse, and she tended me well during my three month convalescence from my cycling accident [which included a fractured sacrum]
Our relationship was early on very bicycle-centered, including a cross-country cycling honeymoon, so she does not give me a hard time about continuing cycling.
On the other hand, as I recently posted:
Originally Posted by
designengine
working from home sux.... I want an excuse to get out on my bicycle but escapism gets away from family duties.
Every time I open my laptop to work my wife gets anxiety and gives em some chores. probably because she knows Im going to shoot the **** on forums.. LOL
Originally Posted by
Jim from Boston
Off the pandemic topic,
but about the wife's tolerance of posting to BF.
Our relationship early on was very bike-oriented with touring, including a cross country cycling honeymoon in 1977. So she is very tolerant of my cycling, and knows I post to BF.
On a couple of occasions,
Originally Posted by
Jim from Boston
"snow storm coming, who's happy about it?" ...
Another major snowstorm is predicted for this evening (2/12). I wanted to ride to work for the first one on 12/8, but she usually chides me with “You just want to ride today so you can write about it to Bike Forums.” 
So tomorrow morning we may well be within the throes of another snowstorm, with the plows out in force.
Originally Posted by
Jim from Boston
...I've also had the opportunity to meet Louis and he is a congenial and genuinely nice guy, and his avatar does capture his gentle nature.
A few months ago though, he changed the picture to the sinister and nasty-looking "Soup Nazi" character from
Seinfield with the iconic tagline,
"No soup for you.".
..
I was on Bikeforums reading a post from him and my wife passed by. She then chided me and asked what kind of information I was posting. She said "Look at that guy (Louis' new avatar); he could be a drug dealer!" 
Last edited by Jim from Boston; 04-06-20 at 01:55 PM.