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Old 04-30-10, 10:35 AM
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So Glad I got the new Bikes Last Year

I now have TWO daughters engaged!! So much for any ancillary bike purchases for a while. And to think I was just on the downside of all the college tuitions.

They raced together in High School and College on Cross Country and track teams. I now think they are racing to see who can get married first! One of the futures could be one heck of a bike rider. He was an All American runner in Division I in college so the genes are there.

Proud of both girls. Really good kids.

(Zona-we also learned my daughter in Tucson is moving back to NC next week. Will miss the trips out your way!)
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Engagement is cheap- Try getting two married within 9 months of each other

So only a little while before you can increase the stable- just some lean times ahead. Congrats to the girls- But check out the bike fitness of the boys. As you will find out- the ones that try to please you by joining in your hobbies- will have something to talk to you about when they visit.
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Maybe they will agree to a double wedding and you can save a bit of money. lol Good luck with that! Congrats to both your daughters. (Actually it is proper to say "best of luck" to the women and congrats to the men -lol)
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(Actually it is proper to say "best of luck" to the women and congrats to the men -lol)
I can see I have a lot to learn......
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Maybe they will agree to a double wedding and you can save a bit of money. lol Good luck with that! Congrats to both your daughters. (Actually it is proper to say "best of luck" to the women and congrats to the men -lol)
Doesn't matter how you put it over here---

But to me it is Good luck to the men----For Entering into the next phase of your life without understanding what you have let yourself in for

And congragulations to the women for finding a man that is prepared to change his life---Forever- and just for you

Now if I was a female- The thoughts might be the other way round.

But If I was you jppe- I would have a chat with the lads, possible offer an inducement and leave a ladder handy. Elopement would be a lot a lot cheaper.
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Getting married at Lake Tahoe is beautiful and doesn't cost an arm and leg. The fake Elvis really IS licensed to marry people.
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Better buy a hot little road bike with 24" wheels. You'll have grandkids before you know it.
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