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Originally posted by StaceyK rant// I hate school buses - especially when they break down in the pouring rain and time the call for me to sort it out just as I am about to get on the treadmill!!! //rant over Mon I have discovered the reason for the 7+ interviews. It is so they don't end up in the position that my company is where we have to get rid of someone after 5 months because their principles and philosophies don't line up with the organisation's and it is causing major damage to our community's perception of us. This has happened despite numerous conversations with the person prior to them commencing work with us. For your sake I hope today's (tomorrow for you) interview goes really well and is the last one and they give you the job and a wonderful pay packet to go with it. As you were

Originally posted by mtnbikerchk Yanti you should keep those names! LOVE Tuna and Two Well I'm at my desk working early this am. The plumber is here digging up my yard to fix the leak in my well. Awesome. Have a great day! oh - weekly tri last night. 2 down, 8 to go and hanging on to 3rd in my AG

Originally posted by IndoIronYanti

I'msoexcitedI'msoexcitedI'msoexcitedKingsleygetshereinTWOHOURSWOOOOOOHOOOOOOO

Originally posted by melbo55

YAY!!!!!!

And your kitties are totes adorbs.  Tuna is a cute name, hopefully a more apt moniker will fall in place for Two.  Oops, I didn't see you found out their names...

Originally posted by mcmanusclan5

Could have been "Tuna" and "Two? Nah" - so I'd say the kittehs came out ahead on the name game, overall.  

Matt

Originally posted by melbo55

Two items of note, neither of which are important at all in the big scheme of things, but: 1) I did a bone density scan for science and I am better than normal for my age with my spine density (which could either be because of exercise and diet or just because I'm taller and therefore have taller/bigger vertebrae) and am just a touch above average with my hip density.  2) I finally registered for the local tri I want to do in July and it feels good to finally commit to it, yay!

That is all, carry on.

Originally posted by IndoIronYanti

I'msoexcitedI'msoexcitedI'msoexcitedKingsleygetshereinTWOHOURSWOOOOOOHOOOOOOO

Originally posted by mcmanusclan5

RR here:  http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/RaceLog/races-view-container.asp?raceid=267507 

Matt

Originally posted by IndoIronYanti

I know I have also been very remiss in not posting pictures of the new kitty cats--unfortunately they were recuperating in (poor Ryder's) cage from their sterilization surgeries but they are all better and getting used to the "cat room" (my spare bedroom) and we are slowly introducing them to the rest of the house. They're very friendly but had been quite traumatized by the time they got here, for various reasons, but they are absolute sweethearts, very easy to handle, just very tentative as any animal in a new environment will be.

I will let Kingsley help with names because you all know what kind of names I tend to come up with!

The one on the left I've been calling Tuna and the one on the right, just Two. Two does NOT like having her picture taken, same expression in every shot and that's the best one

Originally posted by laffinrock

Today's update on the bike search:  got my bike to the LBS, where the owner took one look and said it's not as bad as I think.  (Of course, I've been comparing it with DH's Cervelo tri and Motobecane cyclocross bikes, plus all the fancy schmancy rides I see here, so of course I thought it was a junker.)  My 2 options are to (a) upgrade components on my frame or (b) buy the used Giant OCR 2 that he has in stock for $500.  Since the cost to upgrade my bike would probably be more than the OCR, I'm going to get the OCR.  It's only a couple years old and is in beautiful shape, with an aluminum frame, CF fork and seat post, and a mix of Tiagra and 105 components. Going to get it fitted on Saturday and take it for a good test ride on Sunday.  As for the old frame I bought for $25, he said he'll give me credit for it and fix it up for somebody in the neighborhood (the shop is in a fairly low-income area).  Yippee!! 

This LBS owner is awesome, I tell you.  He fabricates custom steel frames, makes and sells bowties, and stocks artisanal chocolates in his store.  The name of his shop is "Chocolate Spokes."  How much better does it get than that?!  (Unless you're Monica and don't like chocolate...)

Originally posted by rrrunner

So much awesomeness! I rode a Giant (Gigi) before I got my Felt (Fi). Giant makes a great bike! Yay! Congrats! I may have to check out said chocolate bike store... yummmmmm

Originally posted by laffinrock

I'd been planning to name the Trek "Critter" (the frame is a 900 Criterium).  Now I'm thinking "Oscar."  The website is chocolatespokes.com if you want to check it out, or we could just go there next time you're in town.  BTW, have you decided if you're going to do Tri-Rock in July?

Originally posted by laffinrock

Today's update on the bike search:  got my bike to the LBS, where the owner took one look and said it's not as bad as I think.  (Of course, I've been comparing it with DH's Cervelo tri and Motobecane cyclocross bikes, plus all the fancy schmancy rides I see here, so of course I thought it was a junker.)  My 2 options are to (a) upgrade components on my frame or (b) buy the used Giant OCR 2 that he has in stock for $500.  Since the cost to upgrade my bike would probably be more than the OCR, I'm going to get the OCR.  It's only a couple years old and is in beautiful shape, with an aluminum frame, CF fork and seat post, and a mix of Tiagra and 105 components. Going to get it fitted on Saturday and take it for a good test ride on Sunday.  As for the old frame I bought for $25, he said he'll give me credit for it and fix it up for somebody in the neighborhood (the shop is in a fairly low-income area).  Yippee!! 

This LBS owner is awesome, I tell you.  He fabricates custom steel frames, makes and sells bowties, and stocks artisanal chocolates in his store.  The name of his shop is "Chocolate Spokes."  How much better does it get than that?!  (Unless you're Monica and don't like chocolate...)

Originally posted by mcmanusclan5

Beat me to it!  

Despite coming off of the first winter I can remember when the cold actually got to me (I can run in the double digit below zero zone for only SO many days in a row), I'm more than a little nervous about the 8 months of summer in Austin, as my thermostat is genetically very northern European (75 or so is my preferred upper limit!).  That said, one can adapt to anything.    

Austin is happening for us (should be tied up in the next day or so, but looks pretty certain), so I sure hope so!  Mon - I really hope you beat me there!  Is this next interview the last one?  I won't tell you how many it took me (I'll just say, "Not fewer than 7").    

FastFox (ponder no more), nice race!  x2 on getting a fit first.  I bought a used Cervelo P2C in that same range, but I dropped some coin on a couple fit sessions to figure which bikes (there were a couple that fit my simian body habitus - there's a reason, or two…, that my rugby nickname was Primate) to target on the used market.  Great approach, if you can make it work - I'm very happy with the outcome (hey, the bike - and wheels - were "new to me!").

As for throwing out bags of candy, that just doesn't register (even to a guy who is cleaning house with a cold hearted efficiency at the moment!).  

Matt

Originally posted by jmkizer

Kirk - When's the training plan start?

Originally posted by jmkizer

Yesterday is was 96 degrees here in Raleigh.  When Monica started to talk about moving to Austin I looked and teh *average* high for over a month higher than that.  I thought about that when I was running yesterday. 

Originally posted by laffinrock

Today's update on the bike search:  got my bike to the LBS, where the owner took one look and said it's not as bad as I think.  (Of course, I've been comparing it with DH's Cervelo tri and Motobecane cyclocross bikes, plus all the fancy schmancy rides I see here, so of course I thought it was a junker.)  My 2 options are to (a) upgrade components on my frame or (b) buy the used Giant OCR 2 that he has in stock for $500.  Since the cost to upgrade my bike would probably be more than the OCR, I'm going to get the OCR.  It's only a couple years old and is in beautiful shape, with an aluminum frame, CF fork and seat post, and a mix of Tiagra and 105 components. Going to get it fitted on Saturday and take it for a good test ride on Sunday.  As for the old frame I bought for $25, he said he'll give me credit for it and fix it up for somebody in the neighborhood (the shop is in a fairly low-income area).  Yippee!! 

This LBS owner is awesome, I tell you.  He fabricates custom steel frames, makes and sells bowties, and stocks artisanal chocolates in his store.  The name of his shop is "Chocolate Spokes."  How much better does it get than that?!  (Unless you're Monica and don't like chocolate...)

Originally posted by Tripopo The actual plan starts July 18th maybe? I've gotta pull up my calendar and double check. Going today to join up at the YMCA and see about a trainer. Even once a week will help me get on track but I need to make sure I can have faith in the trainer. I've thought about on line coaching any one used this before? Any pros/cons would be useful. Sorry I've been off the grid, got switched to midnight shift for a week and I don't do well on midnight shift I just survive.

Originally posted by IndoIronYanti

HAHHAHAHA I just found out their names ... BATFINK and CHIEF.

Tuna will become BATFINK. I love it. It's like a name I'd come up with Chief is kinda boring (although it fits her grumpy-old-man personality), but yes, let's sweeten her disposition and call her POP TART!

You guys are the best.

Originally posted by 4agoodlife

Had a good yoga session this morning. I don't do hot yoga, but geez I was dripping by the time corpse pose rolled around. Then I spent some time in the pool trying to focus on kicking from the hip. Nice bonus for swimming a few extra minutes is that J and a couple of his friends came in for some pool time  Double bonus for the day is that sitter is set for Friday night dinner (anniversary of 10 years of weddedness) AND Saturday morning ride. I know, I know...if the kids were a little older, I would have tied the two together and had sitter spend the night.