~Xers~ Saturday 7/ 21

teddy16410

Cathlete
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Oh my! Our little circle is having its challenge week for sure… Where to start? First I say we all need and deserve a Big Group Hug!!!!
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Not only do our “cycles” seem to be syncing so do our lives.

What is it about us my friends? Why do so many of us feel the need for “happy face?” It can’t be because of motherhood because some of us aren’t mothers but still do it….. I wonder if we somehow think that we will be viewed negatively if we actually have human emotions. Maybe the fear of all emotions being viewed as PMS…… Well I for one think we are all incredible people and there is nothing wrong with tears, meltdowns, marital issues, overwhelm, mental & physical fatigue, overload and on & on. All I know is that I can always seem to relate to what is going on…. Perhaps that is the beauty of aging and making girl friends…. At some point the petty female rivalry ceases and we all just feel each others hardships as well as joys. Maybe with all the extra load the creator (whoever you believe that to be) appears to have given women in life he/she/it also blessed us with a much greater gift- the gift of compassion and empathy for others and hopefully ourselves. I know I can’t take away anyone’s pain- sadness- fear- overwhelm so all I can say is that I GET IT! I don’t understand it but I GET IT! Hopefully in some small way that helps each of us with our burdens- just knowing that we are not alone and that “this too shall pass”. The best part about having a “circle of girlfriends” here for me is the honesty of emotions. I hope that never changes. With all the ups & downs of our lives somehow it makes it bearable just knowing that our group understands, has been there and is here. So one bigger group hug- as it appears that some of us are having a bumpy ride & that really means that we are all on one for a bit. And that’s OK because we shall come out the other side and be stronger – we will because we are women!
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Let’s toast with our tea & coffee and read some personals!!! YEAH!

GROUP QUESTION!!!!
Wall Squats.... Cathe uses the SBall - Tony not.... I'm not sure if it makes a diff to me in terms of difficulty so is "better" or hit something differently? I prefer no ball just because of sweat factor and the rubber feels YUCKY on my back - I am actually doing those holding a 15#er on my thighs to make them challenging. (Thatnk you P90X!) I couldnt even hold Tonys when I started X!!!

Cheryl:
What an ordeal with DS- He must have your attitude towards life! Perhaps he’s actually enjoying looking like he went 3 rounds with Rocky? I hear men sometimes do!!! Oh my gosh I thought it was a motorcycle hearing how banged up he got! That is SCARY it was on a bicycle- yet another reason to keep my feet on the ground! As Tracy & Jeanette will say: THAT’S WHY WE SAY WEAR HELMETS! Ya just never know when something quirky like that will happen! I was also amazed that you still had to run and pick up DD in the middle of all this! Are you running on pure adrenaline? OMG!!! I do hope things settle quietly very soon! You have a R/T to prepare for! Thank you for whatever you sent me!!! How totally kind of you to even think of me yesterday…. I shall go and check it out after posting!

Debra X
ROF – Great abs may not help but sure don’t hurt! Oh woman you are killin’ me this week! Did you take “witty pills” while on vacation? Maybe it’s the humidity (aka lack of oxygen!) Whatever it is you have me in “spit out coffee” mode at least once a day lately! Maybe it’s Eoin???? You seem to REALLY enjoy your hip time with him! Hope the ice cream party took care of those shopping hips! We don’t want you down and out now do we? And FYI- I do believe that kids like Mac n Cheese as much as cookies! Bake away Tattoo Momma! OMG on the bird story!!!! Gawd you need to not think about what probably really happened!!!! We sound like twins in your reaction… I cry so much over that kind of stuff…. When we go to bay there are always dead animals etc… on sides of these country roads and I cry every single time… DH started saying… “Oh theres a deer sleeping” … Theres a raccoon sleeping….. Theres a dog asleep” I immediately go into my “bless the soul” catholic upbringing stuff ! It’s CRAZY! ROFL- I’m sure your bird friend is fine- if he did have to “go to sleep” then I bet his next life he is going to be a KING somewhere!

TeddyGirl:
I love 1-legged squats as well! They actually do more for my leg definition than anything!! Tony baby got me hooked….. I actually love 1-legged EVERYTHING! His Skaters… His Wall Squats etc…. Happy cooking today! I can smell your yummies now!

Nicole:
Hope today is brighter but if its not that OK !!! Do something kind for yourself today… Make DH take his turn at parenting and you go somewhere! I really don’t know how you moms can go so long without a break… I could never deal with being married and having the 3 “needy” animals without my down time every 10 days or so. As a matter of fact- When DH gets back I just may schedule a time to leave him in charge and head to the bay ALONE for a few days ! See- by you sharing you are helping! HUGS HUGS HUGS

TracyX
Great to see you checking in ! LOL- ONLY YOU can drop weight You Don’t Want To Drop WHILE on vacation!!!! That’s just not normal! I want your genes!!!!!!! I am so sorry about the rain and thus wet conditions! I RELATE! As you know…. Does sound like you are making the best of it and STILL being more active than I !!! WOW on your FIL situation. As usual I relate- I am so sorry as it creates additional friction & tension that somehow seems to linger long after our loved one is gone. I wonder what it is about family that make it like this? We don’t treat our friends this way….. I just don’t get it. I am so sorry. SAFE TRAVELS Sunday.

Amy, SandraX, SwiftyX, WendyX, LaurieXX….Safe travels to Laurie- Swifty & Wendy……. Sandra & Amy- HAPPY Day to you both. .


BTW: I DID get Drill Max yesterday done as I wanted….. 35 minutes- W/Up drills 4-6 + 3. No upper work. GREAT FUN! No Amplify….. Today is supposed to be Absolute Kickboxing (30 minutes) + Long & Lean- We’ll see what actually occurs!!! LOL
 
Hi all,

I figured out that if I keep the door cracked, I can get the wireless from the room! I usually get up an hour or so before everyone else and drink coffee and enjoy the quiet time.

I may go run in a few minutes, it is a beautiful day here.

Unfortunately we all seem to have problems at one time or another. There is some comfort in knowing that almost everyone has ugly issues at one time or another, and there are others who understand. All I can say about marriage is my hat is off to anyone who has never experienced marital problems; you don't know how lucky you are.

Traci - About the wall squats. I'm not sure of the effectiveness, but using the ball helps to support my back better. That might be something to keep in mind for your clients. I do think that it might be slightly more difficult though, as far as balance.

Debra - You are a shopping machine girl! Sounds like you are training your diva well. Does she have as many clohes and shoes as you do? I'm sure that is a silly question.


Have a great Saturday.

Tracy
 
Recovery Week

YogaX(For the last time!)

Good Morning Friends,

So sorry about yesterday's drama. I hate feeling like that but I guess it has to happen to kind of "clean house" every now and again. No worries with DH he was great about the whole thing. He gets up so early and he stayed up with me until 1 a.m., such a trooper:)
I am so glad I have you all. It means a lot to have women around with the same interests and hardships. I talk about all of you a lot as if we see each other each day. I have very few girl friends because I have so much family so I appreciate you all very much.

Traci-X, Thank you for your centiments this morning, they meant a lot. I am realizing that I have become a mom and a wife and stopped being me. I have a pretend me but when I stop to think about who I am, I realize I am defined by my family. Not that being a mom and a wife are bad, I just forget who I am by myself sometimes. I'll have to work on that. I think you gals get to see who I really am, so for that I am grateful:) I think the time alone at the bay sounds like a great time for you! I need a bay house to escape to every now and again. I'll work on it:) I caught your post yesterday and saw the websites, oh no!!! My DH will be so happy:) Your workouts sound very rounded but not too much. Glad you took a little "break" of sorts:D Wall squats are tough, if you are all the way in them, on and off the ball. It has been awhile since I have done B&G but I'll let you know for sure next week :):p:D!!!

TracyX, Glad you popped in with wireless. Also, thank you for the nice compliment about the pics. I hope after next month's rotation I feel even better:) Glad you have great weather today. Sounds like you are having an exciting outdoor adventure! So many new muscles are recruited for that kind of activity and I'm sure the change feels great. Thanks for checking on us. Miss you:)

Cheryl, Hope DS is feeling better today. What an adventure! Isn't it amazing that even when children are grown you still find yourself "picking up" after them:p Hope you are relaxing and taking it easy this weekend:)

Debra, Thanks for the giggle at your post:D and thanks for the {{{hugs}}}. I am feeling better today so after YogaX and cleaning maybe I'll go swimming and get some sun to melt away my worries and show off my abs!LOL :) No worries about the bird, I'm sure it was fine:) Aren't squirrels wretched? They are just big rats I think. How was "tragically hips"? You'll have to share a picture of your tatoo. I bet it's pretty:)

SandraX, StretchX actually wasn't that bad. It seemed shorter because it wasn't 4:30 in the morning:) I did it so early before that I just wanted to go back to sleep. Thanks for the picture comments. I feel better but not all the way there yet. Oh my, my, the way we beat ourselves up! Glad to see one of your epic posts yesterday. How is work going? How did DH do with the girls the other day?

Swift Amy, Thanks for the congrats and the comments! Virginia, I'm jealous:) How nice to have X partners on vacation. You'll be done so soon too! Way to go on all of the extra wo in between^5 You have pictures to show, right?LOL! I am the picture master and I am required to get them from all Xer's:D

Anointed, Good to see you busting your butt! Nothing like the thought of pictures to motivate, huh? Sounds like a lovely tatoo. Oh, another picture idea:D

Wendy, {{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}} I hope all are resting and feeling better today. What a week! Miss you and will be waiting for your return whenever you are feeling up to it.

Jeanette, Missed you last night. I also missed the Tour yesterday but I'm hoping to catch it today, or is it an off day? How are your DOMS. Do you have another hill climb coming up? How was Cool It Off? I think you have become quite taken with Christi:) I love her workouts too! She has great music in Cardio Collectibles, I always sing the intro in my head all day after I do it. Hope to hear from you tonight!

Amy, It's the weekend again! I hoep you are working 3 days instead of four again. Still kicking butt on heavy weights? Go Amy, Go Amy!!

See you all after chores:)

Nicole

Those who do not find time for exercise will have to find time for illness.
-Earl of Derby-

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Good morning all of you sweet, tired, vacationing, grieving, worried, cooking, exercising, sweating ladies! Did I catch everyone? I figured sweet and sweating covered everyone! Hope everyone had a good night's sleep and that today seems a bit better! I know that I slept fantastic..I slept until 10am!!!!! I can't remember the last time I did that. And for those of you wondering...DD slept until 10 too...WooHoo!! I am feeling very perky this morning...still have a slight headache...but I am hoping that the second diet coke takes care of that.

I am sure that I won't be as eloquent as Traci...but I just want to add that I am thankful for all of you guys. I appreciate this check in so much...I can't really put it into words. As many of you know DH and I have been going through some rough times...and when I was in Illinois, I felt VERY isolated...and you guys were there for me...probably without even meaning to be. So thank you. I don't say it enough...but thanks. I love knowing that I have you guys to "chat" with.

Okay...on to fitness topics...I had a lovely time with Eion yesterday evening...I think I must have had butter pecan on my hips 'cause I felt a little sticky...but I am certainly looser today! I am already in my workout gear and planning on doing LIC cardio timesaver blast. Then upper body again tomorrow...I should take a rest day on Monday...but I think I will do another session of yoga and take a rest on Tuesday as that is a busy day for me.

Traci...You are such a sweetie! I know when you start getting clients they are all going to love you and pay just to be able to spend time with you! I am awfully tenderhearted when it comes to animals. I remember I accidentally hit a squirrel when I was in high school...You know how they dart in front of you car...and I must have cried for days. Have fun with Baron today...Did you get a Mark (or is it Mike) Blanchard yoga dvd? If so, do you like it? Compare him to someone else if you can...I was thinking about getting another yogi.

Tracy...Glad you are having such a good time on vacation. And wireless too! Hope your boys are appreciative of how strong their mom is...most women wouldn't be able to do what you have done! Scarily DD has almost as many clothes as me...but no where near the number of shoes! But keep in mind...she prefers to buy toys!

Teddygirl...Hope you are having a good day...Is today the family fest or is it tomorrow? Can't remember since I didn't receive my invitation in the mail...LOL!

Cheryl...Glad to hear that DS at least has a great attitude about his trauma. Poor thing, though! Hope your DD had fun at her camp.

And to all the rest of you great ladies.....lots of {{{{{{hugs}}}}}

BBL to check in...I am sure some people posted while I was typing since I had to take a break and sit with DD for a while in the bathroom...she is having a few issues this morning. TMI for sure!

Debra

we do not remember days....
we remember moments
--Cesare Pavese

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Nicole...Glad you are feeling better today. Yes, you must show off those abs woman! Don't keep them hidden under a shirt...Take it off! I certainly understand how you feel about losing yourself a bit in your family. I am definitely guilty of the same thing. I am at a point now, though, that DD is getting big enough that I can do somethings for myself...which has been great. I am planning on taking this year to kind of decide what I want to do and go back to school next fall. It will be easier, I think, when your boys get a little bigger. Thanks for the thoughts on my birdie...I'll just keep telling myself that I didn't murder it.

Okay...really have to go and check on DD and then I am off to do my LIC premix!!!

Debra

we do not remember days....
we remember moments
--Cesare Pavese

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I'M, DONE!!!!! I'M DONE!!!!!!! The X is over and Cathe is on tap for Monday:):D:p:):)

Debra, Have fun with LIC. I just ordered it again to rplace the one I traded. I think it's a good one to have around for those times when high impact is nott in the cards. I am so glad we all have each other. Different backgrounds, beliefs and locations but we are all friends and that is great!

Nicole

Those who do not find time for exercise will have to find time for illness.
-Earl of Derby-

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NICOLE-X!!!!:) :) :)
YEA!!!!!!! You're FINALLY finished with the X!!!!!! Great Job!!!! Great Results too! I snuck a peek at your pictures soon after you had posted about them. Glad you are feeling better today! Marriage is difficult. It is what it is. (That's what FIL got me saying now! ;-))Dh and I are still learning what each other's expectations are after 10 years.

Traci-X!!! :) :) :)
Your post brought tears to my eyes. You are a special person!!! Believe me, not everyone is as beautiful as you! While I was helping take care of FIL, I thought of how you care for each and everyone one of us on this check-in!!! I think for me, I don't want to burden anyone with the details of my saddness. I guess it's from when my twins were 18 months old and really sick with RSV and not gaining weight. People would ask how I was doing or how the twins were doing. And, I didn't know where to start. So much was happening and the stress level was enormous. And, I would try to explain. And, most people just DON'T care!!!! Their eyes would start to roam looking for an escape after the first couple of sentences into my explaination. So, I think I TRY withhold as many details and withhold sharing my heart as much as possible to protect my heart as well. But, I think you already knew that. :) As for wall squats.... I hope you're not asking me! And, remind me again what those are!?!?!:7 :7 :7

Debra-X!!!:) :) :)
I agree! Our little group has been a breath of fresh air for me. I'm counting on you guys to help me make my way back to being my normal superficial self.:7 OH!!!! Phil's trying. He took me to the mall last night to shop for shoes. (I LOVE HIM) Anyhow, we walked by not one, but TWO HUGE stores that sold the UGLIEST, HIDEOUS, straight from the 80's prom style dresses. Okay, how do I explain this? This wasn't the classic, Strasburg style, smocked tea length dresses. Um... They had a boy's black tuxedo matched with white patened leather wing tipped shoes in their window display!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (It doesn't make you a bad person if that's your style though. ;-)) I turned to Phil and gasped, "What retail hell did you bring me to!!!!!!"}( :7

Sigh. I didn't find a pair of shoes that spoke to me.:(

I have to go to the dry cleaners and pick up Phil's suit.

GROUP HUG!!!!
Wendy :)
 
Hi there ladies...I finished LIC cardio blast with flying colors...or at least limping pastels! Felt good about it since about halfway through I was ready to quit...but then I got a second wind and felt better after that. I love the song during the second part of the first combo...it's a Micheal Jackson one I think...or maybe one of the other Jackson boys...anyhoo...I just love it...I think it's called "Blame It on the Boogie"....and I was so happy to be with Cathe at that moment...and I was thinking of you guys, too, and how she has brought us together in a sense....I just wish we were ALL heading to the Road Trip so that we could meet and give Cathe a group hug together!

Nicole...WooHoo!!! Something to celebrate for sure! Finally done!! Did you run around the neighborhood with your bikini on shouting, "I'm done! I'm done!"? You never know what you can stir up that way. And maybe you, too, will have a special moment with Cathe this week as you "boogie"!

Wendy...So glad to see you are out and about with the shoppers of the group. Sorry about the bad prom dress experience...Did you shudder with dismay? And I just have to say...there has never been a time in my life that I have gone shoe shopping and a pair did not speak to me. I don't think you were listening. Maybe the cries of the ugly prom dresses drowned out the calls of the shoes. Please have a happy weekend...as much as possible...and give Phil some hugs from your Xer buddies!

Okay...off to do my abs...didn't get to that earlier today since I had to go to the store to buy a new bird feeder that would not kill the birds.

later you sweet gators!
Debra

we do not remember days....
we remember moments
--Cesare Pavese

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Well the afternoon is winding down and I finally got Long & Lean completed… Will tackle Absolute Kickboxing when I’m done here- its only about 30 minutes and just too fun!

Wendy X:
Glad you checked in! Ahhhhh "It is what it is" …. My favorite life philosophy- it works too! Just hard to remember it sometimes. ;-) What kindness you expressed- I am humbled and thankful. We all take care of each other dear… Amazing how we are all brought together in strange ways… You will never tell anything to Xers that will fall on deaf ears… That Phil really comes thru doesn’t he? Only a good guy takes his wife to a mall for her healing! He deserves a big old Xer :* for that one! LOL on the Wall Squats… I do think you NEED to do Plyo X with me next week! They are in Drill Max my dear…. Drill 3 to be exact!

Nicole X;
YOU MADE IT ALL 13 WEEKS!!!!! :D :D WooHOO!!!!! You are in a special class w/ Jeanette, Tracy & Sandra…. I did my own thing week 13 but they still gave me Xer status. Glad you are getting LIC again! I just love that one… music, choreography, premixes…. Its just too fun! Enjoy a rest day tomorrow – hmmmmm I wonder if you’ll wake up and feel like doing Cathe instead of breakfast????:D :D What’s the birthday girl gonna do on Monday? Will you get breakfast in bed???? Get to sleep in ????? LOLOL that you have taken over the Picture Whip! You go girl!!! I cant get the faceless gals to do it! You are officially IN CHARGE! On the “identity” thing… I went to a workshop once where we were asked to introduce ourselves… Every one of us said Hi I’m ____ AND either I’m a (insert professional title) or mom. The entire day was spent on helping us define ourselves without those labels. It was (IS) very challenging. I think its more an on-going journey because we are in constant change…. You’ll find your way back to YOU… Realizing its been forgotten is half the battle. Enjoy the exploration!:D :D

DebraX: Hope LIC Mix got done and that you are feelin’ the love! }( Poor DD and tummy isssues… Hope that’s corrected itself. OMG on the squirrel! I LOVE THEM- was it NicoleX that referred to them as rats? LOLOLOL…. The one thing I despised about our brand new neighborhood 6 yrs ago was the fact there were no squirrel! Sandy used to sit and watch them for hours in our last home. We are FINALLY starting to see some around now that the oak trees are fairly large. Your love affair with Eoin makes me blush!;) I do love him but NOT the way YOU do! I’ll take Tony and you take Eoin and we’ll meet somewhere for a double date!
Mark Blanchard… Progressive Power Yoga Foundation…. This is his “starter” one- GOOD LORDY ITS TOUGH…. Its very athletic feel – more of a Tony in my book-except pretty outdoor scenery. He does have 5 people in the DVD and one is brand new to Yoga- she STILL put me to shame.x( I actually have that one on tap in about 60 days when I am more flexible…! You are VERY eloquent dear Debra… and we all value your wit & wisdom & kindness. Now lets not have any more of these 10am sleep ins OK? Do you know how many hours I have dwindled away by that time? Not to mention the 2 pots of coffee that were already injected!!!

TeddyGirl: You were an early bird today! Good for you and HAPPY COOKING & EATING!!!:D :D

TracyX: Thanks for wall squat feedback…. Balance does factor in so I guess its again Cathes way of working out core for stabilization- she’s so dang sneaky!!! Theres a move in the TT Body Weight Exercises called Wall Climbers or something… anyway its suppose to be a great one for posture – think I’ll check that out when I start incorporating some TT next week. The picture of you sitting in hotel w/ door cracked open made me laugh for some reason! The things we do for internet access!:D :D

Hope all MIA Xers are well and happy and safe. XXOO
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debraX
look at you sneaking up on me! I LOVE that Michael Jackson song.... Ya know how Cathe has told us about the high cost of music for her... Every time I do LIc and hear that song my brain says - bet she got that one real cheap! LOLOLOLOL..... As much as I wanted to stop liking his music I just couldnt... I LOVE the THRILLER era the best... LOl on bikini running! Sounds to me like you have a bit of experience?:+
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Traci....No way you crazy woman would I ever run in a bikini...but my abs don't look like Nicole's either! DD is feeling much better...thanks for asking...after about an hour on the potty!! With me there the whole time holding her hands. Does Mark B yell at people while they are yoga-ing...or is it just faster like Tony? Or...just more athletic moves. The reason I didn't like yogaX is that I felt like Tony pushed too hard instead of taking it easy and working with your body. I guess I could look at the preview on Collage, hunh? Have fun with your kickboxing. I just saw a "cardio kickboxing" studio near my new house. I might just have to check it out...

Okay...I really have to do my abs now. No more stalling!


Debra

we do not remember days....
we remember moments
--Cesare Pavese

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LOVe the meez!!!! thats way cool!!!! Blanchard is not a yeller at all- just Tony-ish in athletic movements... He's actually very gentle with his words but man the positions those people can do is AMAZING!
Stop procrastinating- go do abs! Oh yea- I gotta go do KB!!!! LOL:+
 
Traci...Well, I would probably like him...I'll take a look on Collage...Thanks for the info...As far as the meez...just wanted you guys to picture me in the kitchen...even if I am kickboxing and not baking cookies for all of DD's little friends. My mom said that the other mother obviously had WAY too much time on her hands! LOL! And I finally did abs...LIC ones..which I think are pretty tough and very effective. I am currently watching "Little Miss Sunshine"---which if you haven't seen it, is probably one of my favorite movies of all time...Sooooo funny!! Hope KB is done...you are probably sleeping by now so that you can get up at 5am...LOL!

Hi to everyone else!!!


Debra

we do not remember days....
we remember moments
--Cesare Pavese

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Hi Gang,

It looks like there was quite a warm hoe-down going on today. I always miss the good stuff. Today was a "rest" day for me, so I slept in until 6:45, when DD came into the room. It was her 7th birthday today, so of course she was excited. We had a nice day. Her birthday party is tomorrow. Thirteen kids between 20 months and 9 years of age, all meeting at a city park. We're going to play games, have a picnic, eat cake, open presents, and hopefully be home by 1:30. Think of me tomorrow, if you're having a relaxing Sunday. I'll be up at 5am, as usual, to do Legs & Glutes. Hopefully I can sneak 30 mins of yoga in after that, but who knows.

NicoleX - HIGH FIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You're officially an Xer!!!!! I'm so happy to see you on The Other Side!

TraciX - I think the wall squats with the stability ball are a smidge harder because you have to work a bit harder for balance. But any way you do them, they're MONEY!!!

WendyX - Love that Phil!!! Give him a kiss and a hug on behalf of the Xer group, for taking such good care of our friend Wendy.

DebraX - You're a crack up these days. Loved the "limping pastels" comment. I hope DD's troubles have passed.

TracyX - You made me laugh with your devotion to the internet. I guess it's because I can relate. Your holiday sounds like a lot of fun. Where in the world are you, btw? I missed that bit.

JeanetteX - What did you think of the individual TT today? They're always interesting, in terms of how they can shake up the standings. That Vino's just not much of a team player, is he? DH is doing a Century Ride tomorrow: the Tour de L'Alberta. Considering how little he's ridden this year, this could be rough.

Anointed - Enjoy your meal, and your family!

Amy - I hope the weekend course is going well. You're half-way done!

Who'd I miss?

I have to go to bed now. I've been dreading this party for weeks. I can't wait until I'm home again.

Cheers,
SandraX
 

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