[RBW] Re: A moment of sadness
Dude. Duuude. Dde. :-) Cecily (who never used that word before she moved to the Pacific Northwest) On Sunday, December 29, 2013 8:49:31 PM UTC-8, Tom Virgil wrote: Oh, Cecily. You re an A-1 dudette. Making yourself go out, dealing with it, and laughing at yourself for folly. Please don't take this as trite. I really admire your courage. Warmest regards, Tom On Saturday, December 21, 2013 7:40:17 PM UTC-8, Cecily Walker wrote: In a fit of inspiration? stupidity? I decided to try to ride my bike to work on Friday. I should mention that the city of Vancouver had about 10cm/4in of snow fall overnight, and I soon grew weary of waiting for a cab that never came. I managed to make it two blocks before I fishtailed, and not being nearly as savvy a rider as I make myself out to be, I stopped, phoned in to work and told them I wouldn't be coming in, and spent the next 45 minutes taking pictures and playing in the snow on the plaza in the middle of my neighbourhood (the plaza is about 100 steps from my front door). After realizing that standing on snow for 45 minutes when you have RA makes just about as much sense as shoving splinters under your fingernails for fun, I headed back home. I was within 10 feet of my door when I wiped out and fell on my well-padded tuchis in the middle of the street. Luckily, I'm able to laugh at myself. Pics prove the playing in the snow happened, a bruise proves the fall happened (no photos of that, though). http://www.flickr.com/photos/cecily/sets/72157638899404975/ Cecily (the mad librarian) On Friday, December 20, 2013 2:37:37 PM UTC-8, PeterG wrote: Cecily, As someone who has, from time to time, been physically prohibited from riding, I can feel your frustration. Almost every time I thought my cycling days were over, my body healed itself and allowed me to have another season of riding. I hope you have the same outcome. Keep your thoughts positive and keep reading this wonderful blog. There is a lot of inspiration here and a lot of people who care...Merry Christmas Cecily... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: A moment of sadness
Dde. Dude. Bud. Mon. DudeBudMaun! Dude. With abandon, Patrick On Monday, December 30, 2013 3:38:27 PM UTC-7, Cecily Walker wrote: Dude. Duuude. Dde. :-) Cecily (who never used that word before she moved to the Pacific Northwest) On Sunday, December 29, 2013 8:49:31 PM UTC-8, Tom Virgil wrote: Oh, Cecily. You re an A-1 dudette. Making yourself go out, dealing with it, and laughing at yourself for folly. Please don't take this as trite. I really admire your courage. Warmest regards, Tom On Saturday, December 21, 2013 7:40:17 PM UTC-8, Cecily Walker wrote: In a fit of inspiration? stupidity? I decided to try to ride my bike to work on Friday. I should mention that the city of Vancouver had about 10cm/4in of snow fall overnight, and I soon grew weary of waiting for a cab that never came. I managed to make it two blocks before I fishtailed, and not being nearly as savvy a rider as I make myself out to be, I stopped, phoned in to work and told them I wouldn't be coming in, and spent the next 45 minutes taking pictures and playing in the snow on the plaza in the middle of my neighbourhood (the plaza is about 100 steps from my front door). After realizing that standing on snow for 45 minutes when you have RA makes just about as much sense as shoving splinters under your fingernails for fun, I headed back home. I was within 10 feet of my door when I wiped out and fell on my well-padded tuchis in the middle of the street. Luckily, I'm able to laugh at myself. Pics prove the playing in the snow happened, a bruise proves the fall happened (no photos of that, though). http://www.flickr.com/photos/cecily/sets/72157638899404975/ Cecily (the mad librarian) On Friday, December 20, 2013 2:37:37 PM UTC-8, PeterG wrote: Cecily, As someone who has, from time to time, been physically prohibited from riding, I can feel your frustration. Almost every time I thought my cycling days were over, my body healed itself and allowed me to have another season of riding. I hope you have the same outcome. Keep your thoughts positive and keep reading this wonderful blog. There is a lot of inspiration here and a lot of people who care...Merry Christmas Cecily... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: A moment of sadness
So good to hear you got out there. Even though you fell, now you have a story that'll probably last a lifetime. My mom was over at my house a while back when the washing machine popped a hose. As we were mopping up she exclaimed We're making MEMORIES!! See? Some people think appliance failures are bad, but now I have a story I can laugh about! ;-) On Saturday, December 21, 2013 7:40:17 PM UTC-8, Cecily Walker wrote: In a fit of inspiration? stupidity? I decided to try to ride my bike to work on Friday. I should mention that the city of Vancouver had about 10cm/4in of snow fall overnight, and I soon grew weary of waiting for a cab that never came. I managed to make it two blocks before I fishtailed, and not being nearly as savvy a rider as I make myself out to be, I stopped, phoned in to work and told them I wouldn't be coming in, and spent the next 45 minutes taking pictures and playing in the snow on the plaza in the middle of my neighbourhood (the plaza is about 100 steps from my front door). After realizing that standing on snow for 45 minutes when you have RA makes just about as much sense as shoving splinters under your fingernails for fun, I headed back home. I was within 10 feet of my door when I wiped out and fell on my well-padded tuchis in the middle of the street. Luckily, I'm able to laugh at myself. Pics prove the playing in the snow happened, a bruise proves the fall happened (no photos of that, though). http://www.flickr.com/photos/cecily/sets/72157638899404975/ Cecily (the mad librarian) On Friday, December 20, 2013 2:37:37 PM UTC-8, PeterG wrote: Cecily, As someone who has, from time to time, been physically prohibited from riding, I can feel your frustration. Almost every time I thought my cycling days were over, my body healed itself and allowed me to have another season of riding. I hope you have the same outcome. Keep your thoughts positive and keep reading this wonderful blog. There is a lot of inspiration here and a lot of people who care...Merry Christmas Cecily... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: A moment of sadness
Cecily, I was so sorry to read this update from you. I hope your knee starts getting better soon. I do like Andy Schmidt's reply! On Tuesday, December 17, 2013 6:46:45 PM UTC-7, Cecily Walker wrote: My osteoarthritis has become so bad in the last few weeks that it's nearly impossible to ride my Betty Foy. Even after a professional bike fitting, I simply don't have enough flexibility in the knee to make pedaling possible. Part of me feels like it's punishment for buying such an expensive bike in the first place, but the thing that hurts the most is I'll have to take *public transit* to work until things improve/until surgery, whichever comes first. But at least I'll finally have time to put the Nitto front rack on the bike. *heavy sigh* Cecily -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: A moment of sadness
Oh, Cecily. You re an A-1 dudette. Making yourself go out, dealing with it, and laughing at yourself for folly. Please don't take this as trite. I really admire your courage. Warmest regards, Tom On Saturday, December 21, 2013 7:40:17 PM UTC-8, Cecily Walker wrote: In a fit of inspiration? stupidity? I decided to try to ride my bike to work on Friday. I should mention that the city of Vancouver had about 10cm/4in of snow fall overnight, and I soon grew weary of waiting for a cab that never came. I managed to make it two blocks before I fishtailed, and not being nearly as savvy a rider as I make myself out to be, I stopped, phoned in to work and told them I wouldn't be coming in, and spent the next 45 minutes taking pictures and playing in the snow on the plaza in the middle of my neighbourhood (the plaza is about 100 steps from my front door). After realizing that standing on snow for 45 minutes when you have RA makes just about as much sense as shoving splinters under your fingernails for fun, I headed back home. I was within 10 feet of my door when I wiped out and fell on my well-padded tuchis in the middle of the street. Luckily, I'm able to laugh at myself. Pics prove the playing in the snow happened, a bruise proves the fall happened (no photos of that, though). http://www.flickr.com/photos/cecily/sets/72157638899404975/ Cecily (the mad librarian) On Friday, December 20, 2013 2:37:37 PM UTC-8, PeterG wrote: Cecily, As someone who has, from time to time, been physically prohibited from riding, I can feel your frustration. Almost every time I thought my cycling days were over, my body healed itself and allowed me to have another season of riding. I hope you have the same outcome. Keep your thoughts positive and keep reading this wonderful blog. There is a lot of inspiration here and a lot of people who care...Merry Christmas Cecily... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: A moment of sadness
Cecily, Hope your body heals to catch up with the exuberance of your spirit. You're in my thoughts. --Smitty -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: A moment of sadness
Fantastic tale! My drivetrain is all over the floor drying as I read this. On Sat, Dec 21, 2013 at 7:40 PM, Cecily Walker cecily.wal...@gmail.comwrote: In a fit of inspiration? stupidity? I decided to try to ride my bike to work on Friday. I should mention that the city of Vancouver had about 10cm/4in of snow fall overnight, and I soon grew weary of waiting for a cab that never came. I managed to make it two blocks before I fishtailed, and not being nearly as savvy a rider as I make myself out to be, I stopped, phoned in to work and told them I wouldn't be coming in, and spent the next 45 minutes taking pictures and playing in the snow on the plaza in the middle of my neighbourhood (the plaza is about 100 steps from my front door). After realizing that standing on snow for 45 minutes when you have RA makes just about as much sense as shoving splinters under your fingernails for fun, I headed back home. I was within 10 feet of my door when I wiped out and fell on my well-padded tuchis in the middle of the street. Luckily, I'm able to laugh at myself. Pics prove the playing in the snow happened, a bruise proves the fall happened (no photos of that, though). http://www.flickr.com/photos/cecily/sets/72157638899404975/ Cecily (the mad librarian) On Friday, December 20, 2013 2:37:37 PM UTC-8, PeterG wrote: Cecily, As someone who has, from time to time, been physically prohibited from riding, I can feel your frustration. Almost every time I thought my cycling days were over, my body healed itself and allowed me to have another season of riding. I hope you have the same outcome. Keep your thoughts positive and keep reading this wonderful blog. There is a lot of inspiration here and a lot of people who care...Merry Christmas Cecily... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- I want the kind of six pack you can't drink. -- Micah -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: A moment of sadness
Hi Cecily, I am so sorry you are going through a hard time. Hope you are feeling better and out and about riding again soon. Been praying for you! Michael Leven -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: A moment of sadness
Deacon, I'm not riding right now. I took yet another spill riding when I should have been reading this blog (a combination of bad weather bad luck),..but i'm almost healed once again salivating at the thought of my Homer...PeterG -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: A moment of sadness
Och! Brutal. Prayers for a speedy continued recovery and safe riding. With abadnon, Patrick On Saturday, December 21, 2013 8:55:30 AM UTC-7, PeterG wrote: Deacon, I'm not riding right now. I took yet another spill riding when I should have been reading this blog (a combination of bad weather bad luck),..but i'm almost healed once again salivating at the thought of my Homer...PeterG -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: A moment of sadness
In a fit of inspiration? stupidity? I decided to try to ride my bike to work on Friday. I should mention that the city of Vancouver had about 10cm/4in of snow fall overnight, and I soon grew weary of waiting for a cab that never came. I managed to make it two blocks before I fishtailed, and not being nearly as savvy a rider as I make myself out to be, I stopped, phoned in to work and told them I wouldn't be coming in, and spent the next 45 minutes taking pictures and playing in the snow on the plaza in the middle of my neighbourhood (the plaza is about 100 steps from my front door). After realizing that standing on snow for 45 minutes when you have RA makes just about as much sense as shoving splinters under your fingernails for fun, I headed back home. I was within 10 feet of my door when I wiped out and fell on my well-padded tuchis in the middle of the street. Luckily, I'm able to laugh at myself. Pics prove the playing in the snow happened, a bruise proves the fall happened (no photos of that, though). http://www.flickr.com/photos/cecily/sets/72157638899404975/ Cecily (the mad librarian) On Friday, December 20, 2013 2:37:37 PM UTC-8, PeterG wrote: Cecily, As someone who has, from time to time, been physically prohibited from riding, I can feel your frustration. Almost every time I thought my cycling days were over, my body healed itself and allowed me to have another season of riding. I hope you have the same outcome. Keep your thoughts positive and keep reading this wonderful blog. There is a lot of inspiration here and a lot of people who care...Merry Christmas Cecily... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: A moment of sadness
Oo. Ouch. Snow that wet is the slipperiest. Glad you're OK and had a blast in the plaza. With abandon, Patrick On Saturday, December 21, 2013 8:40:17 PM UTC-7, Cecily Walker wrote: In a fit of inspiration? stupidity? I decided to try to ride my bike to work on Friday. I should mention that the city of Vancouver had about 10cm/4in of snow fall overnight, and I soon grew weary of waiting for a cab that never came. I managed to make it two blocks before I fishtailed, and not being nearly as savvy a rider as I make myself out to be, I stopped, phoned in to work and told them I wouldn't be coming in, and spent the next 45 minutes taking pictures and playing in the snow on the plaza in the middle of my neighbourhood (the plaza is about 100 steps from my front door). After realizing that standing on snow for 45 minutes when you have RA makes just about as much sense as shoving splinters under your fingernails for fun, I headed back home. I was within 10 feet of my door when I wiped out and fell on my well-padded tuchis in the middle of the street. Luckily, I'm able to laugh at myself. Pics prove the playing in the snow happened, a bruise proves the fall happened (no photos of that, though). http://www.flickr.com/photos/cecily/sets/72157638899404975/ Cecily (the mad librarian) On Friday, December 20, 2013 2:37:37 PM UTC-8, PeterG wrote: Cecily, As someone who has, from time to time, been physically prohibited from riding, I can feel your frustration. Almost every time I thought my cycling days were over, my body healed itself and allowed me to have another season of riding. I hope you have the same outcome. Keep your thoughts positive and keep reading this wonderful blog. There is a lot of inspiration here and a lot of people who care...Merry Christmas Cecily... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: A moment of sadness
I'm from Atlanta, GA originally. What do I know about snow except you're supposed to go to the grocery store for milk and bread before it hits? ;-) On Saturday, December 21, 2013 7:59:27 PM UTC-8, Deacon Patrick wrote: Oo. Ouch. Snow that wet is the slipperiest. Glad you're OK and had a blast in the plaza. With abandon, Patrick On Saturday, December 21, 2013 8:40:17 PM UTC-7, Cecily Walker wrote: In a fit of inspiration? stupidity? I decided to try to ride my bike to work on Friday. I should mention that the city of Vancouver had about 10cm/4in of snow fall overnight, and I soon grew weary of waiting for a cab that never came. I managed to make it two blocks before I fishtailed, and not being nearly as savvy a rider as I make myself out to be, I stopped, phoned in to work and told them I wouldn't be coming in, and spent the next 45 minutes taking pictures and playing in the snow on the plaza in the middle of my neighbourhood (the plaza is about 100 steps from my front door). After realizing that standing on snow for 45 minutes when you have RA makes just about as much sense as shoving splinters under your fingernails for fun, I headed back home. I was within 10 feet of my door when I wiped out and fell on my well-padded tuchis in the middle of the street. Luckily, I'm able to laugh at myself. Pics prove the playing in the snow happened, a bruise proves the fall happened (no photos of that, though). http://www.flickr.com/photos/cecily/sets/72157638899404975/ Cecily (the mad librarian) On Friday, December 20, 2013 2:37:37 PM UTC-8, PeterG wrote: Cecily, As someone who has, from time to time, been physically prohibited from riding, I can feel your frustration. Almost every time I thought my cycling days were over, my body healed itself and allowed me to have another season of riding. I hope you have the same outcome. Keep your thoughts positive and keep reading this wonderful blog. There is a lot of inspiration here and a lot of people who care...Merry Christmas Cecily... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: A moment of sadness
Nah, you're supposed to have enough pemmican to get you through the winter. Grin. Though I run barefoot 6-8 months out of the year without a scratch, when conditions are too cold, my feet go dumb (not a typo, they aren't numb) and I bash them into things because things aren't working properly. Go easy on yourself. You're already pushing your boundaries on a clear day -- no reason to endanger yourself. Give yourself permission to go as fast as you can, as slow as you must. And remember to focus on the gifts all around you rather than dwell on the pain. Life is just easier that way. With abandon, Patrick On Saturday, December 21, 2013 9:09:18 PM UTC-7, Cecily Walker wrote: I'm from Atlanta, GA originally. What do I know about snow except you're supposed to go to the grocery store for milk and bread before it hits? ;-) On Saturday, December 21, 2013 7:59:27 PM UTC-8, Deacon Patrick wrote: Oo. Ouch. Snow that wet is the slipperiest. Glad you're OK and had a blast in the plaza. With abandon, Patrick On Saturday, December 21, 2013 8:40:17 PM UTC-7, Cecily Walker wrote: In a fit of inspiration? stupidity? I decided to try to ride my bike to work on Friday. I should mention that the city of Vancouver had about 10cm/4in of snow fall overnight, and I soon grew weary of waiting for a cab that never came. I managed to make it two blocks before I fishtailed, and not being nearly as savvy a rider as I make myself out to be, I stopped, phoned in to work and told them I wouldn't be coming in, and spent the next 45 minutes taking pictures and playing in the snow on the plaza in the middle of my neighbourhood (the plaza is about 100 steps from my front door). After realizing that standing on snow for 45 minutes when you have RA makes just about as much sense as shoving splinters under your fingernails for fun, I headed back home. I was within 10 feet of my door when I wiped out and fell on my well-padded tuchis in the middle of the street. Luckily, I'm able to laugh at myself. Pics prove the playing in the snow happened, a bruise proves the fall happened (no photos of that, though). http://www.flickr.com/photos/cecily/sets/72157638899404975/ Cecily (the mad librarian) On Friday, December 20, 2013 2:37:37 PM UTC-8, PeterG wrote: Cecily, As someone who has, from time to time, been physically prohibited from riding, I can feel your frustration. Almost every time I thought my cycling days were over, my body healed itself and allowed me to have another season of riding. I hope you have the same outcome. Keep your thoughts positive and keep reading this wonderful blog. There is a lot of inspiration here and a lot of people who care...Merry Christmas Cecily... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: A moment of sadness
Good Luck, Cecily. Surely that Betty Foy is meant to be, and though the healing may be hard, my hope is that you and your medical team will make it happen so you can ride your Betty again. It's hard for a bike lover to be off the bike. Merry Christmas and a healthier New Year Ryan in Winnipeg On Thursday, December 19, 2013 4:38:31 PM UTC-6, Cecily Walker wrote: Thank you, Tom. Over the last 10 years my medical team and I have tried everything. I lost -- and regained -- weight so many times, I've decided it's one battle I'm not going fight. Besides: fat ladies don't get wrinkles. ;-) You're exactly right that life happens. That's generally the attitude I try to take these days. Everyone has a burden: osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis just happen to be mine, and surgery's the remedy. It won't be easy or fun, but once I've healed I'll be a brand new me. That thought keeps me going. Cheers, Cecily On Wednesday, December 18, 2013 9:53:53 PM UTC-8, Tom Virgil wrote: Dearest Cecily, I am adding you to my prayers for recovery, restoration, revitalization, and resumption of you use of Betty Foy. Stop the self punishment and recrimination right now. I am no expert on medical, diet or any other therapy for this, but there are some good comments in here. I am a math/engineering type of person who has somehow found himself in charge of a rather large group of people. Many of them have increased their responsibility and investment of time to do their jobs. And, as in your case, life happens. They go into the recrimination mode because they are not running ten miles a day or working out. It becomes a trap. We recommend setting minimums. Rather than just let her set idle, what is the minimum you could do with Betty Foy and not blame yourself for doing nothing? The blame yourself is the problem thing. In one case, a former runner at my work agreed to at least set her running shoes at the door every morning. That's a minimum. After a few mornings of that, she put them on and went for a walk. Walking led to running again. Running a small amount has been growing slowly back to her previous level of performance while still meeting her work responsibilities. It takes time. What could you do with Betty Foy? Go and look at her in her station in your home. Work on her (install the rack). Ride 1 block and get the mail. Grab her handlebars and walk her to a nearby destination. Use he basket to portage some purchase home. You don't have to do it all at once. Step by step, dear. Best Regards, Tom On Tuesday, December 17, 2013 5:46:45 PM UTC-8, Cecily Walker wrote: My osteoarthritis has become so bad in the last few weeks that it's nearly impossible to ride my Betty Foy. Even after a professional bike fitting, I simply don't have enough flexibility in the knee to make pedaling possible. Part of me feels like it's punishment for buying such an expensive bike in the first place, but the thing that hurts the most is I'll have to take *public transit* to work until things improve/until surgery, whichever comes first. But at least I'll finally have time to put the Nitto front rack on the bike. *heavy sigh* Cecily -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: A moment of sadness
Peter: Almost every time... so you aren't able to ride now? With abadnon, Patrick On Friday, December 20, 2013 3:37:37 PM UTC-7, PeterG wrote: Cecily, As someone who has, from time to time, been physically prohibited from riding, I can feel your frustration. Almost every time I thought my cycling days were over, my body healed itself and allowed me to have another season of riding. I hope you have the same outcome. Keep your thoughts positive and keep reading this wonderful blog. There is a lot of inspiration here and a lot of people who care...Merry Christmas Cecily... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: A moment of sadness
Thank you, Tom. Over the last 10 years my medical team and I have tried everything. I lost -- and regained -- weight so many times, I've decided it's one battle I'm not going fight. Besides: fat ladies don't get wrinkles. ;-) You're exactly right that life happens. That's generally the attitude I try to take these days. Everyone has a burden: osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis just happen to be mine, and surgery's the remedy. It won't be easy or fun, but once I've healed I'll be a brand new me. That thought keeps me going. Cheers, Cecily On Wednesday, December 18, 2013 9:53:53 PM UTC-8, Tom Virgil wrote: Dearest Cecily, I am adding you to my prayers for recovery, restoration, revitalization, and resumption of you use of Betty Foy. Stop the self punishment and recrimination right now. I am no expert on medical, diet or any other therapy for this, but there are some good comments in here. I am a math/engineering type of person who has somehow found himself in charge of a rather large group of people. Many of them have increased their responsibility and investment of time to do their jobs. And, as in your case, life happens. They go into the recrimination mode because they are not running ten miles a day or working out. It becomes a trap. We recommend setting minimums. Rather than just let her set idle, what is the minimum you could do with Betty Foy and not blame yourself for doing nothing? The blame yourself is the problem thing. In one case, a former runner at my work agreed to at least set her running shoes at the door every morning. That's a minimum. After a few mornings of that, she put them on and went for a walk. Walking led to running again. Running a small amount has been growing slowly back to her previous level of performance while still meeting her work responsibilities. It takes time. What could you do with Betty Foy? Go and look at her in her station in your home. Work on her (install the rack). Ride 1 block and get the mail. Grab her handlebars and walk her to a nearby destination. Use he basket to portage some purchase home. You don't have to do it all at once. Step by step, dear. Best Regards, Tom On Tuesday, December 17, 2013 5:46:45 PM UTC-8, Cecily Walker wrote: My osteoarthritis has become so bad in the last few weeks that it's nearly impossible to ride my Betty Foy. Even after a professional bike fitting, I simply don't have enough flexibility in the knee to make pedaling possible. Part of me feels like it's punishment for buying such an expensive bike in the first place, but the thing that hurts the most is I'll have to take *public transit* to work until things improve/until surgery, whichever comes first. But at least I'll finally have time to put the Nitto front rack on the bike. *heavy sigh* Cecily -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: A moment of sadness
don't worry, Jesus wasn't religious, either, nor is punishment his style - we too often wish it was. Healing is, though. All the best. On Tuesday, December 17, 2013 11:31:56 PM UTC-6, IanA wrote: Part of me feels like it's punishment for buying such an expensive bike in the first place Owning/riding/buying a bicycle is one of the kindest things a human-being can do. For themself, for society and for so many good reasons. There is no punishment for having such an expensive bicycle. Think about the people who benefited through your wise purchase, think about the years of service the bicycle can offer due to its high-quality and you'll see that it was not expensive at all. All the very best for a fast recovery. Ian Ian A/Canada On Tuesday, December 17, 2013 6:46:45 PM UTC-7, Cecily Walker wrote: My osteoarthritis has become so bad in the last few weeks that it's nearly impossible to ride my Betty Foy. Even after a professional bike fitting, I simply don't have enough flexibility in the knee to make pedaling possible. Part of me feels like it's punishment for buying such an expensive bike in the first place, but the thing that hurts the most is I'll have to take *public transit* to work until things improve/until surgery, whichever comes first. But at least I'll finally have time to put the Nitto front rack on the bike. *heavy sigh* Cecily -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: A moment of sadness
Cecily, I'm so sorry to read this. We too will send out our prayer of healing for you. Michael On Tuesday, December 17, 2013 8:46:45 PM UTC-5, Cecily Walker wrote: My osteoarthritis has become so bad in the last few weeks that it's nearly impossible to ride my Betty Foy. Even after a professional bike fitting, I simply don't have enough flexibility in the knee to make pedaling possible. Part of me feels like it's punishment for buying such an expensive bike in the first place, but the thing that hurts the most is I'll have to take *public transit* to work until things improve/until surgery, whichever comes first. But at least I'll finally have time to put the Nitto front rack on the bike. *heavy sigh* Cecily -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: A moment of sadness
I like that one, Philip! If only the gift was always so easily seen! Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Tuesday, December 17, 2013 9:37:13 PM UTC-7, Philip Williamson wrote: I'm sorry to hear that! As Patrick says, maybe you'll save someone's life on the public transit... Actually he never said that! :^) Get better! Philip www.biketinker.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: A moment of sadness
I have. We have an exercise bike in our gym at work and I use it from time to time when I have a bit more flexibility. On Tuesday, December 17, 2013 7:53:05 PM UTC-8, dougP wrote: That is sad we all wish you the best. On a hopeful note, cycling is generally good for the knees as it promotes blood flow lubrication as long as the loads are kept moderate. I have one abused knee that used to get stiff sore, but after retirement and cycling nearly every day it hasn't complained in years. Others I've known have been able to ride when they couldn't hike. Have you tried popping it onto an indoor trainer just to get in some light spinning? dougP On Tuesday, December 17, 2013 7:24:41 PM UTC-8, Cecily Walker wrote: This is the first fall/winter it's been this bad. This is a completely new experience for me. Any day that it's physically possible to be back on the bike, you can bet I will be. Thanks for the well wishes, Don. On Tuesday, December 17, 2013 6:05:37 PM UTC-8, Don Compton wrote: Cecily I wish you the best. Hang in there. I suffer from osteoarthritis, neck and back, and cold weather is difficult. On the other hand, when the temps hover near 60 and above, I feel like a young kid again. Maybe during the Canadian winters you should consider alternatives, but don't give up the independence of riding your bike. Sometimes, you just have to take some time off. Wish you the best, Don On Tuesday, December 17, 2013 5:46:45 PM UTC-8, Cecily Walker wrote: My osteoarthritis has become so bad in the last few weeks that it's nearly impossible to ride my Betty Foy. Even after a professional bike fitting, I simply don't have enough flexibility in the knee to make pedaling possible. Part of me feels like it's punishment for buying such an expensive bike in the first place, but the thing that hurts the most is I'll have to take *public transit* to work until things improve/until surgery, whichever comes first. But at least I'll finally have time to put the Nitto front rack on the bike. *heavy sigh* Cecily -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: A moment of sadness
Hang in there, Cecily Chica Warrior. Your Betty is a patient steed and she'll be there when your knee's ready. -RCW -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: A moment of sadness
Thinking of you, Cecily. On Wednesday, December 18, 2013 8:56:27 AM UTC-5, Liesl wrote: Hang in there, Cecily Chica Warrior. Your Betty is a patient steed and she'll be there when your knee's ready. -RCW -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: A moment of sadness
Hoping you have more better days than bad (something we all have to varying degrees). It makes us appreciative of the days when we CAN ride our bikes... sustaining us through the not-so-good days when we can at least replay in our minds the great rides we've had. Wishing you improving health, Cecily. BB On Tuesday, December 17, 2013 8:46:45 PM UTC-5, Cecily Walker wrote: My osteoarthritis has become so bad in the last few weeks that it's nearly impossible to ride my Betty Foy. Even after a professional bike fitting, I simply don't have enough flexibility in the knee to make pedaling possible. Part of me feels like it's punishment for buying such an expensive bike in the first place, but the thing that hurts the most is I'll have to take *public transit* to work until things improve/until surgery, whichever comes first. But at least I'll finally have time to put the Nitto front rack on the bike. *heavy sigh* Cecily -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: A moment of sadness
Yay! I'm a Chica Warrior! :) On Wednesday, December 18, 2013 5:56:27 AM UTC-8, Liesl wrote: Hang in there, Cecily Chica Warrior. Your Betty is a patient steed and she'll be there when your knee's ready. -RCW -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: A moment of sadness
You guys are the best. Thank you. On Wednesday, December 18, 2013 7:15:11 AM UTC-8, Shoji Takahashi wrote: Thinking of you, Cecily. On Wednesday, December 18, 2013 8:56:27 AM UTC-5, Liesl wrote: Hang in there, Cecily Chica Warrior. Your Betty is a patient steed and she'll be there when your knee's ready. -RCW -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: A moment of sadness
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[RBW] Re: A moment of sadness
Dearest Cecily, I am adding you to my prayers for recovery, restoration, revitalization, and resumption of you use of Betty Foy. Stop the self punishment and recrimination right now. I am no expert on medical, diet or any other therapy for this, but there are some good comments in here. I am a math/engineering type of person who has somehow found himself in charge of a rather large group of people. Many of them have increased their responsibility and investment of time to do their jobs. And, as in your case, life happens. They go into the recrimination mode because they are not running ten miles a day or working out. It becomes a trap. We recommend setting minimums. Rather than just let her set idle, what is the minimum you could do with Betty Foy and not blame yourself for doing nothing? The blame yourself is the problem thing. In one case, a former runner at my work agreed to at least set her running shoes at the door every morning. That's a minimum. After a few mornings of that, she put them on and went for a walk. Walking led to running again. Running a small amount has been growing slowly back to her previous level of performance while still meeting her work responsibilities. It takes time. What could you do with Betty Foy? Go and look at her in her station in your home. Work on her (install the rack). Ride 1 block and get the mail. Grab her handlebars and walk her to a nearby destination. Use he basket to portage some purchase home. You don't have to do it all at once. Step by step, dear. Best Regards, Tom On Tuesday, December 17, 2013 5:46:45 PM UTC-8, Cecily Walker wrote: My osteoarthritis has become so bad in the last few weeks that it's nearly impossible to ride my Betty Foy. Even after a professional bike fitting, I simply don't have enough flexibility in the knee to make pedaling possible. Part of me feels like it's punishment for buying such an expensive bike in the first place, but the thing that hurts the most is I'll have to take *public transit* to work until things improve/until surgery, whichever comes first. But at least I'll finally have time to put the Nitto front rack on the bike. *heavy sigh* Cecily -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: A moment of sadness
I am so sorry, Cecily. If I may, you'll be in my prayers. In the meantime, focus on the gifts rather than dwelling on the pain, there is, somehow, gift in everything. With abandon, Patrick On Tuesday, December 17, 2013 6:46:45 PM UTC-7, Cecily Walker wrote: My osteoarthritis has become so bad in the last few weeks that it's nearly impossible to ride my Betty Foy. Even after a professional bike fitting, I simply don't have enough flexibility in the knee to make pedaling possible. Part of me feels like it's punishment for buying such an expensive bike in the first place, but the thing that hurts the most is I'll have to take *public transit* to work until things improve/until surgery, whichever comes first. But at least I'll finally have time to put the Nitto front rack on the bike. *heavy sigh* Cecily -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: A moment of sadness
Cecily I wish you the best. Hang in there. I suffer from osteoarthritis, neck and back, and cold weather is difficult. On the other hand, when the temps hover near 60 and above, I feel like a young kid again. Maybe during the Canadian winters you should consider alternatives, but don't give up the independence of riding your bike. Sometimes, you just have to take some time off. Wish you the best, Don On Tuesday, December 17, 2013 5:46:45 PM UTC-8, Cecily Walker wrote: My osteoarthritis has become so bad in the last few weeks that it's nearly impossible to ride my Betty Foy. Even after a professional bike fitting, I simply don't have enough flexibility in the knee to make pedaling possible. Part of me feels like it's punishment for buying such an expensive bike in the first place, but the thing that hurts the most is I'll have to take *public transit* to work until things improve/until surgery, whichever comes first. But at least I'll finally have time to put the Nitto front rack on the bike. *heavy sigh* Cecily -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: A moment of sadness
Though I'm not religious, I'm not one to turn down good thoughts/prayers. They're appreciated. On Tuesday, December 17, 2013 5:58:42 PM UTC-8, Deacon Patrick wrote: I am so sorry, Cecily. If I may, you'll be in my prayers. In the meantime, focus on the gifts rather than dwelling on the pain, there is, somehow, gift in everything. With abandon, Patrick On Tuesday, December 17, 2013 6:46:45 PM UTC-7, Cecily Walker wrote: My osteoarthritis has become so bad in the last few weeks that it's nearly impossible to ride my Betty Foy. Even after a professional bike fitting, I simply don't have enough flexibility in the knee to make pedaling possible. Part of me feels like it's punishment for buying such an expensive bike in the first place, but the thing that hurts the most is I'll have to take *public transit* to work until things improve/until surgery, whichever comes first. But at least I'll finally have time to put the Nitto front rack on the bike. *heavy sigh* Cecily -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: A moment of sadness
This is the first fall/winter it's been this bad. This is a completely new experience for me. Any day that it's physically possible to be back on the bike, you can bet I will be. Thanks for the well wishes, Don. On Tuesday, December 17, 2013 6:05:37 PM UTC-8, Don Compton wrote: Cecily I wish you the best. Hang in there. I suffer from osteoarthritis, neck and back, and cold weather is difficult. On the other hand, when the temps hover near 60 and above, I feel like a young kid again. Maybe during the Canadian winters you should consider alternatives, but don't give up the independence of riding your bike. Sometimes, you just have to take some time off. Wish you the best, Don On Tuesday, December 17, 2013 5:46:45 PM UTC-8, Cecily Walker wrote: My osteoarthritis has become so bad in the last few weeks that it's nearly impossible to ride my Betty Foy. Even after a professional bike fitting, I simply don't have enough flexibility in the knee to make pedaling possible. Part of me feels like it's punishment for buying such an expensive bike in the first place, but the thing that hurts the most is I'll have to take *public transit* to work until things improve/until surgery, whichever comes first. But at least I'll finally have time to put the Nitto front rack on the bike. *heavy sigh* Cecily -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: A moment of sadness
That is sad we all wish you the best. On a hopeful note, cycling is generally good for the knees as it promotes blood flow lubrication as long as the loads are kept moderate. I have one abused knee that used to get stiff sore, but after retirement and cycling nearly every day it hasn't complained in years. Others I've known have been able to ride when they couldn't hike. Have you tried popping it onto an indoor trainer just to get in some light spinning? dougP On Tuesday, December 17, 2013 7:24:41 PM UTC-8, Cecily Walker wrote: This is the first fall/winter it's been this bad. This is a completely new experience for me. Any day that it's physically possible to be back on the bike, you can bet I will be. Thanks for the well wishes, Don. On Tuesday, December 17, 2013 6:05:37 PM UTC-8, Don Compton wrote: Cecily I wish you the best. Hang in there. I suffer from osteoarthritis, neck and back, and cold weather is difficult. On the other hand, when the temps hover near 60 and above, I feel like a young kid again. Maybe during the Canadian winters you should consider alternatives, but don't give up the independence of riding your bike. Sometimes, you just have to take some time off. Wish you the best, Don On Tuesday, December 17, 2013 5:46:45 PM UTC-8, Cecily Walker wrote: My osteoarthritis has become so bad in the last few weeks that it's nearly impossible to ride my Betty Foy. Even after a professional bike fitting, I simply don't have enough flexibility in the knee to make pedaling possible. Part of me feels like it's punishment for buying such an expensive bike in the first place, but the thing that hurts the most is I'll have to take *public transit* to work until things improve/until surgery, whichever comes first. But at least I'll finally have time to put the Nitto front rack on the bike. *heavy sigh* Cecily -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: A moment of sadness
Part of me feels like it's punishment for buying such an expensive bike in the first place Owning/riding/buying a bicycle is one of the kindest things a human-being can do. For themself, for society and for so many good reasons. There is no punishment for having such an expensive bicycle. Think about the people who benefited through your wise purchase, think about the years of service the bicycle can offer due to its high-quality and you'll see that it was not expensive at all. All the very best for a fast recovery. Ian Ian A/Canada On Tuesday, December 17, 2013 6:46:45 PM UTC-7, Cecily Walker wrote: My osteoarthritis has become so bad in the last few weeks that it's nearly impossible to ride my Betty Foy. Even after a professional bike fitting, I simply don't have enough flexibility in the knee to make pedaling possible. Part of me feels like it's punishment for buying such an expensive bike in the first place, but the thing that hurts the most is I'll have to take *public transit* to work until things improve/until surgery, whichever comes first. But at least I'll finally have time to put the Nitto front rack on the bike. *heavy sigh* Cecily -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
