Manatee Mentors 2014 v.2 thread2 CLOSED (Poptart/pet pic bribes?) (Page 34)

Congrats? hehehe

As for the throwing up due to an IM...fingers crossed it's your last time.

THINK?

Took Harry in to the LBS for a tune-up. It's where we bought the bike, but I don't go in often so not a close relationship. Gave my name and the owner says "Oh, you're doing Barn Burner, right?" Then we talked about the course a bit and that Harry needs to get back in shape for it. Took me by surprise until I realized he started following on Strava. Funny how small the world becomes.

Hey all.  Ermegerd, I've been under water (except not swimming - until this morning!).  Sorry to be STILL absent.  Have a couple minor niggles that might be actual injuries, but I'm taking myself off the DL until something changes (like my knee says…. NOPE).    Hopeful that I can start building back up after losing much of my fitness base - but I'll truly be happy if I can just get mvoing consistently again!

Ran yesterday and swam today (I've found my new Walden!  Yay!  Barton Springs at dawn is just soooooooooo very very).  So, Austin is good, but it's been busy.  Back at the working out now, thankfully (but work has been even more thankfully FUN - absolutely loving the new gig, even if it's been cra-cra busy).

I WILL catch up over the next week, but can't tonight (yep, too much to do).  Crazy different down here, but actually all good so far (keep waiting for the other shoe to drop, but it hasn't yet!!!!!).

So, with this thread equivalent of a photo-bomb, I hope y'all are well and I am looking forward to reengaging!

Best,

Matt

(just wanted to prove I'm still alive and post this).  

Ann Marie, how long are you in Vancouver?

Yes, what she said! Actually, once you get past the nerves part of it all begins the real work. And I'm sure you will do great. Have a training filled, fun year!

Hi Matt!!  Glad to hear you are doing OK and just crazy busy.  Pop in again sometime!

I would like to announce some good news - Dad is finally feeling good enough to get his meals on his own again, so my sister and I are relieved of meal duties!  I am still going to help take him to some of his appointments, but just those that aren't easy for him to get to himself, driving-wise.  He has an appointment today that we will be going to in a bit.  I'm so glad for him that he's finally better.  I didn't chronicle all his ups, downs and setbacks along the way, but that poor man has been through hell and back.  I was really worried about his mental state for while, he was that frustrated and in that much pain, but thankfully that is behind us now.  I pray it stays that way.  Thanks to the manatees for any prayers, good thoughts, or well-wishes you may have passed along to him.

Hi Ann-Marie, good to hear from you!  Safe travels back to the sunshine state.

{MELON PRESS} really good to hear. Prayers shall continue.

Good morning Manatees!

Jonathan TX - Nice bike!  I'm glad to hear that your LBS is taking care of you and you'll have a wheel to use for Hotter'n Hell this weekend.

Matt - Welcome back!  I'm glad that you are off the DL!  Woo hoo!

Hands - I'm glad to hear that your trip has been awesome thus far!  I still want to see a photo of you in the spiffy blue rain pants ;-)

Melanie - Great news about your Dad's improvement!

Finally got actual pictures from a friend who picked up my new TT bike from the LBS. I had it sent to the LBS by a friend so it could be assembled. It is a 2013 Specialized Shiv Elite Apex. I have not actually seen it nor rode it, but less than 30 days now.

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Two nice additons to the bike gallery from Jonathan and Jonathan! Sweet looking rides there guys!

Beautiful area!

I concur!  

Man, do I ever miss Vancouver in the summer!  I'd really like to take Tony to Vancouver and NOT during winter one of these years.   

Nice!  Granville Island is great, lots to see and do.  Just make sure you protect your lunch from the seagulls!

It's the Final Countdown!  Nice ride Jonathan!

Melanie, so glad to hear your dad is doing better!

Damn you for that ear worm!!!  

Da na naaa na, Da na na na naaaaaa!  heh heh heh.  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7R9zN7o_s2Y

Do I detect a bit of revenge there, Kirsten?