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 2005-08-29 8:07 AM |
Queen BTich  12411    , |  Subject: When you meet BT'ers in real life...So, at my race on Saturday, Peachtree City Tri, Karl (motivated) came and found me as I was setting up. We had some chit-chat, and then he left. I've met him before, he was trying to look for other BT'ers too. Went to swim start, did a warmup, and was waiting for the start. I was with my swim cap color group and 2 guys in front of me were talking about a race in Florida. I happen to be doing Great Floridian too, so I ask one of the guys where he is staying, etc. I think one of them looks familiar, so I then introduce myself, "Hi, I'm Haley." One responds "I'm James, nice to meet youuuuu....wait....did you say, haley, as in...?!" I said yes, and the look of recognition comes across his face, followed by shock...don't know why, but the look was CLASSIC, and I started laughing. Priceless. Maybe he was shocked I wasn't drinking or in a diaper or something. Who knows. It was nice to meet you too James. Anyone else have a funny story about meeting your "friends" in real life? |
| 2005-08-29 8:21 AM in reply to: #236252 |
The Original 7834  Raleigh/Durham | Subject: RE: When you meet BT'ers in real life... I haven't been shocked by the BT'ers I've met yet. Maybe I'm not the one being shocked, maybe I shock others??? Oh wait- that's only Haley! lol  Edited by runnergirl28 2005-08-29 8:22 AM |
| 2005-08-29 8:24 AM in reply to: #236270 |
Champion 8903 | Subject: RE: When you meet BT'ers in real life... runnergirl28 - 2005-08-29 9:21 AM I haven't been shocked by the BT'ers I've met yet. Wait until Tampa... |
| 2005-08-29 8:32 AM in reply to: #236274 |
The Original 7834 Raleigh/Durham | Subject: RE: When you meet BT'ers in real life... max - 2005-08-29 9:24 AM runnergirl28 - 2005-08-29 9:21 AM I haven't been shocked by the BT'ers I've met yet. Wait until Tampa... LOL- I can't wait!!! It should be fun... I mean, interesting! |
| 2005-08-29 11:30 AM in reply to: #236279 |
Pro 4578 Vancouver, BC | Subject: RE: When you meet BT'ers in real life... I've met Leah (DrLeah), Laura (misscullen), Carolyn (cbass), Scott (rumpo), Dan (Crazypop), Rob (robcan) and Danielle (dancan) - listed in the order that I met them. Everyone that I met has been really nice. BT is a fantastic group. I train with Leah, Laura and Scott pretty regularly now, but Carolyn and Dan live further away. Rob and Danielle are Laura's brother and sister in law, so we'll probably get in more training together. Have I shocked anyone? I don't think so. Jen |
| 2005-08-29 11:36 AM in reply to: #236252 |
Master 1889 Ann Arbor, MI | Subject: RE: When you meet BT'ers in real life... Not funny but humbling. Everyone else I have met from here is more in shape, faster and younger than me. Makes me work a whole lot harder. Also everyone I have met has been a real standup person! Just super nice and welcoming. |
| 2005-08-29 2:37 PM in reply to: #236252 |
Extreme Veteran 339 Atlanta, GA | Subject: RE: When you meet BT'ers in real life... TriComet - 2005-08-29 9:07 AM , "Hi, I'm Haley." One responds "I'm James, nice to meet youuuuu....wait....did you say, haley, as in...?!" I said yes, and the look of recognition comes across his face, followed by shock...don't know why, but the look as CLASSIC, and I started laughing. Priceless. Maybe he was shocked I wasn't drinking or in a diaper or something. Who knows. It was nice to meet you too James. It was nice to meet you too! I'm still in shock |
| 2005-08-29 2:46 PM in reply to: #236252 |
Queen BTich 12411 , | Subject: RE: When you meet BT'ers in real life... I'm scared to ask, why shock? My overwhelming beauty? The fact I wasn't drunk? Edited by TriComet 2005-08-29 2:46 PM |
| 2005-08-29 2:49 PM in reply to: #236727 |
Expert 679 Nags Head, | Subject: RE: When you meet BT'ers in real life... TriComet - 2005-08-29 3:46 PM I'm scared to ask, why shock? My overwhelming beauty? The fact I wasn't drunk? Does Jamesreeves know he is on the Island???? |
| 2005-08-29 3:24 PM in reply to: #236732 |
Queen BTich 12411 , | Subject: RE: When you meet BT'ers in real life... Tri-Pirate - 2005-08-29 3:49 PM TriComet - 2005-08-29 3:46 PM Does Jamesreeves know he is on the Island????I'm scared to ask, why shock? My overwhelming beauty? The fact I wasn't drunk? Funny thing is, he was brought on the island after the "incident" at the race on Saturday. I had immediately called up Runnergirl so we could laugh about the chance meeting/shock and she said, "Ok, now he has to be written into the soap!" LOL!!!! |
| 2005-08-29 3:26 PM in reply to: #236771 |
The Original 7834 Raleigh/Durham | Subject: RE: When you meet BT'ers in real life... TriComet - 2005-08-29 4:24 PM Tri-Pirate - 2005-08-29 3:49 PM TriComet - 2005-08-29 3:46 PM Does Jamesreeves know he is on the Island????I'm scared to ask, why shock? My overwhelming beauty? The fact I wasn't drunk? Funny thing is, he was brought on the island after the "incident" at the race on Saturday. I had immediately called up Runnergirl so we could laugh about the chance meeting/shock and she said, "Ok, now he has to be written into the soap!" LOL!!!! That is true! James- sorry to drag you into the soap opera drama but I thought it would make a good story |
| 2005-09-06 7:54 AM in reply to: #236252 |
The Original 7834 Raleigh/Durham | Subject: RE: When you meet BT'ers in real life... Ok- I have a good story about this. So I'm at the VA Beach RNR 1/2 marathon expo, and my friend introduces her cousin to all of us. The first thing he says is that I look familiar. I'm thinking, hmm...not sure where you could know me. Then he asks me if I do tri's and I tell him yes. I tell him, have I racked my bike nest to yours at a tri?? Still, very confused on why I look familiar to him. Then he asks me if I'm on BT- I just laugh. He tells me I look just like my avatar. My old one of course- not the one with the large man in the speedo in ballet shoes. Talk about being a small world! wyecrab is cousins with my friends- how funny is that? We ended up hanging out with his family while we were there. I had no idea my friend's cousin was on BT!! Edited by runnergirl28 2005-09-06 7:55 AM |
| 2005-09-06 8:28 AM in reply to: #236252 |
Pro 4189 Pittsburgh, my heart is in Glasgow | Subject: RE: When you meet BT'ers in real life... I'm just wondering how I'm going to recognize all the BT'rs at Pineman...we should all take pictures in full-on start gear (swim suits, goggles, cap, wet suit) to make it easier. Either that or write "I"M ON BT! " on our numbers. I'll be easy to recognize...the girl in the bright pink swim suit with the flamingo cycling socks. Red Raleigh. ETA: allthough I think we'd all probably recognize eachother by bike before face...and remember the bike's good Christian name  Edited by phoenixazul 2005-09-06 8:32 AM |
| 2005-09-06 8:30 AM in reply to: #236252 |
The Original 7834 Raleigh/Durham | Subject: RE: When you meet BT'ers in real life... It was hard finding BT'ers after the race. I didn't meet any. Any Bt'ers I met was before the race, some on accident like the one above- lol! What might work is someone to have a sign so you can all meet up after the race. |
| 2005-09-06 8:34 AM in reply to: #241243 |
Expert 666 St. Thomas, ON | Subject: RE: When you meet BT'ers in real life... I keep thinking we need like an arm-band or a temp tattoo, like they sometimes hand out in the race bags. |
| 2005-09-06 8:54 AM in reply to: #236252 |
| Champion 8903 | Subject: RE: When you meet BT'ers in real life... At Cranberry, many of us marked BT on our calves with black marker. You can bring your own or the body markers might do it. Edited by max 2005-09-06 9:09 AM |
| 2005-09-06 9:03 AM in reply to: #236252 |
The Original 7834 Raleigh/Durham | Subject: RE: When you meet BT'ers in real life... I am sure TriComet wouldn't mind helping wht the body marking! |
| 2005-09-06 10:08 AM in reply to: #236252 |
Queen BTich 12411 , | Subject: RE: When you meet BT'ers in real life... I'll be the official BT bodymarker!!! |
| 2005-09-06 11:04 AM in reply to: #236252 |
| Elite 2458 Livingston, MT | Subject: RE: When you meet BT'ers in real life... I met Domlazz and didn't even know it. He and I were racing a small local race and were chit chatting the whole time during the run. Didn't realize who he was until I posted my race report and he left some comments. Doht! |
| 2005-09-06 12:42 PM in reply to: #236252 |
Pro 4612 MA | Subject: RE: When you meet BT'ers in real life... Have a spectator hold up a sign with "BT.com" on it. Max did it at Danskin. It's how all the BT women there got together. Heard they actually set up a tent with multiple BT signs at Cranberry, in addition to the BT markings on their bodies as Max mentioned. Brought a BT sign to Boston last Sunday, but had no where to put. I lean it against a wall at the TA but someone turned it backward. I recognized Amiine just because I've met him before, and his bike is almost right opposit mine. |
 2005-09-06 12:54 PM in reply to: #236252 |
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| 2005-09-06 4:35 PM in reply to: #236252 |
| Elite 2768 Raleigh | Subject: RE: When you meet BT'ers in real life... I met Kristi, (queen of multi tasking) at a tri in Alabama and had dinner with all of her Bmgham friends. It was a lof of fun to know someone and meet someone that is part of the BT family. Any BTer's doing the Nashville Tri this weekend? |
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