tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77346784739723601882012-02-15T22:38:35.290-08:00Because that is how I feel while on a bike! --Postings from SLaB (Strong, Light and Beautiful) women & men, on the bicycle and off. Let's go outside, ride, pollute less, be sustainable & live fully! www.iamSLaB.comBevCyclehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17001185833358073534noreply@blogger.comBlogger2021100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7734678473972360188.post-41743747876068373112010-10-16T22:04:00.001-07:002010-10-16T22:16:58.180-07:00

http://bevcycle.blogspot.com/(photo by Mark Blacknell - see more of his perspective on this trip at Blacknell.net, PodiumCafe.com, http://www.flickr.com/photos/blacknell/ and he and I both will submit stories to Cyclelicio.us)So a new adventure deserves a new blog. I've been meaning to post that here - as folks are missing out on my Taiwan Cycling Festival adventure. Sponsored by Taiwan Tourism

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I've been meaning to post pictures here, instead of just on Facebook - of all the fabulous products I saw at Interbike last week. Reconnections at many booths of all different brands were made as my history in this industry runs deep. So fun to see familiar faces, a tad older, but still in love with the machine, the lifestyle, the industry.Bicycle boxes/baskets and carriers to help promote bikes

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I think.Kayak anybody? It's time to give this antiquated vessel to somebody who will use it! Last time it was in the water, my friend Cyndi was alive & her husband Arne tried to paddle around their lake in Fairfield CA. 2002. It's been on fun adventures (houseboat trips), and scary adventurous ones (class 4+ rapids on the Cache La Poudre River Colorado). Originated in the East - I bought it used

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http://cbs5.com/video/?id=67092@kpix.dayport.com My favorite home salvage place! It's in trouble. If you can help find a new location, please send it to them! I've recycled windows, doors and plumbing here by donating it. I've purchased all sorts of lumber, doors, and other creative items for my renovation needs. Re-purpose, recycle... sustainable living!

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Donate to Palin's agenda, donate to gulf clean up. Balance.I think it should be a law that when you donate to support a political candidate or party, that you have to match that donation to a charitable cause. For instance, the millions of dollars going into supporting your "family values" candidate, could be another pile of millions to counseling, family planning, adoption, health care,

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In an effort to eat more organically and with full potential of all enzymes & nutrients available... I'm drawn to the "raw" eating ways.Stay tuned as I learn to "sprout" beans, seeds & maybe even reintroduce my sensitive system to nuts. It's a good thing I make lots of collandars in my pottery creations!

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(Cathy, left and Bev at Emerald Bay rest stop)Sometimes life forces us to reverse rolls, and roll with it! Two weekends ago was "America's most beautiful bike ride" on June 6. A 72 or 100 mile ride route around Lake Tahoe. Your choice. Or if you are me... and realize you haven't ridden beyond 20ish in over a year, and need to resist the urge to join the Team-in-Trainers, the novice riders, the "

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In the wake of this catastrophic disaster in the Gulf. I find myself again pondering what else I can take out of my life to lessen the desire for oil. I drive a hybrid, ride bikes (which surely use oil to make - but burn less in the long run)... Bee's wax candles if any... Try to buy clothing that's non polyester - bike jersey's are hard to find - but we should change our ways there.... Organic

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Lots to report on for this world class event in our neck of the woods. I'm running on wine, beer and coffee - so I'll post this final corner for the top 3 riders today - then post more tomorrow!Cheers!Bev

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Just and example of a small investment the city can make - and did here in Cupertino, at one intersection. This is brilliant, as this street is a lower traffic street crossing a huge 6-7 lane DeAnza Blvd - and if there are no cars, one can't stay as a "vehicle" - but needs to find a pedestrian cross walk at another intersection. Bikes are vehicles more often than they are "pedestrians".

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http://www.mercurynews.com/bay-area-news/ci_14900100?source=rss

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A little taste of Bora Bora for you. From our Beautiful transit boat designs inspired by American wooden boats of Jackie O days, to our Land Rover tour and bicycles for sale and rent. My favorites were the stylish boat ride and the previous post with the hotels work bikes.

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In the French Polynesian Islands, this La Taha'a resort's work bike was a fantastic design! Housekeeping, room service, and landscapers all used them. Many had no pedals left, only the spindle, but employees didn't seem to mind!

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Been working on a renovation project for about, well 7ish weeks on the master bathroom/bedroom project. However that said, the "Stage 1" of said project was to add a courtyard landscaping/hardscape outside the side of our house, a precursor to inside upgrades. Now I must say that almost EVERYONE that I know, meet, chat with... warn against renovating. Horror stories of contractors gone bad,

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Class coming up next week!Bicycling Basics For Women’s Confidence and Comfort Keys to Safe and Confident Bicycle Commuting Learn how bikes and biking equipment differ for women’s geometry; how to increase confidence and self-sufficiency, and helpful riding tips for commuting, errands, or fitness. We’ll consider specifics like: What do I need to start? Basic “must haves” vs “nice to haves”. 1.

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Oh how I want to ride everywhere again!(Friend Helena photographs local humor)Turns out - when you go the speeds I'm able to pedal - you see an awful lot more of your surroundings! I couldn't stop saying... "look at that mossy rock"... "nice mailbox"... "did you see that cave or hole in the rock next to the river?"I've started at least one ride on the weekend, and have been finding my limits. An

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Aaah, a post surgery update for you all!Even though I felt like progress was accelerating - I'm finding mylimits. Glad to be starting stationary bike and even tried a real bikeride. Twisting my foot to get in, or most important- out- of my pedalcleats is not happening properly. I'd say mostly me knee... butstrength is clearly an issue. No, or limited weight baring is my onlyoption at this point.

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(here is a link if the post doesn't work http://gallery.me.com/hstolka/100041)Well my Birthday was likely to be quiet after losing our sweet sweet cat, and travel to New England for Christmas. We thought we'd celebrate New Years Eve w/ a cocktail... maybe a couple friends walk to the closest bar for another... then back home for ringing in the new year and my Birthday. One neighbor led to

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The best cat in the world. Didn't speak other than with her eyes or just shook her head which rang her little collar bell. Purr monster. Love monster. Furr monster that we loved very much. December is ending - the Holidays feel strange and sad, and here is hoping that Little One is at peace, and even though we were with her to the end, and watched her struggle for her last breaths - that she is

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I can't stop laughing and quoting these guys. Enjoy!

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A row of bikes hungawaits my ankle healinglike loyal friendships

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Today, like many other, I saw a driver at a light drop a cigarette out window - if it weren't for crutches I'd have done my usual; get out, grab his trash & hand it back!I've had several experiences handing back trash through the car window. Makes a great impression - but I only do it at a safe intersection w/ lots of witnesses ;-).1st goober threw entire cigarette box out window w/ plastic after

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Thought I'd update my blog with a brief synopsis of the last month. Recovery is slowly happening since my surgery. My cat has had a few emergency's and I'm managing a landscape project at home trying to utilize salvaged bottles and wood. As tradition would have it - we also scared lots of kiddo's in the neighborhood for Halloween!PHYSICAL THERAPYThe knee seems to be my focus still - even though

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I have the privilege of helping teach the first of a multi night class at Stanford University for their "Health Improvement Program" aka HIP! If you are wanting to help introduce a super beginner into the bike world... via commuting, fitness, sport or otherwise... this is a great place to start. Classroom on campus - see details at this registration page: http://hip.stanford.edu/ October

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Now my recovery is rejuvinated and sanity is saved.

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Jolly Green Giant FootHey all - I haven't been blogging as I sorta like to stay positive in this blog - and everyday I have a challenging hour or 2 or 3. Have a whole new respect for wheelchair bound folks and lips of cement on a sidewalk. Crutches, casts, and the ability to get something from the kitchen, then bring it to my desk. Either I'm kicking something along the floor... or I switch to a

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http://www.ecovelo.info/2009/09/29/david-byrne-in-san-francisco-tonight/• Sent from my high tech portable gadget •

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Just past the half way point in my 6 weeks of no weight baring life. Healing from this surgery I knew would be trying... and today I'm tired of needing help for everything. Immobility is a new thing - started early in the year with lots and lots of pain in my left ankle anytime I wanted to walk, jog, hike... press down hard on my left peddle while riding my bike. Physical therapy only mobilized

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http://www.cyclelicio.us/2009/09/tesla-motors-perfect-bike-harassing.html

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http://freerangekids.wordpress.com/2009/09/15/mom-son-bike-to-school-state-trooper-awaits/Wow! Can't believe it came to this... But hooray for the mom/son team defiance to make a great point!

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Check out this video on YouTube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=69oS_og-QAE• Sent from my high tech portable gadget •

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Instead of posting ugly pictures of my knee/ankle surgery - I thought I'd post an inspirational video to get you out riding! I'm riding in spirit - but with only 2 weeks down of 6 weeks no weight baring on my leg - I get to only watch for now. Supposedly it's 4 months off the bike, so I might need more mental help from my cycling friend community! Enjoy this vid! - Bev

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Hi all! One week down on the recovery side of my ankle surgery. The last skills clinic went fantastic- and it was only a few days before I had this huge cast attached to my leg added!I'm still extremely swollen in the entire left leg- with most discomfort from my knee - where it donated two "plugs" - which double what they thought they needed to use- to fill the holes in my ankle / talus

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I came up with a basic list for the Intro to biking class I helped teach at Stanford. I think it would be helpful to many - so am going to post it! Enjoy!

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Amazing descent by Fabian Cancellara on Stage 7 or the Tour. He needed a bike change, and this is him catching back up. DON'T TRY TO RIDE LIKE THIS! Look at how far he leans his bike over! Can't believe the Motorcyclist with the Cameraman kept up! As my friend says... the motorcycle crew probably needed a change of leathers after this ride! Wow!

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Just back from an amazing trip to Munich Germany then Athens, Santorini and Zakynthos Greece. Here is a tribute to the lovely dog that was at our villa!

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I have the honor of helping teach a short class for Stanford's Health Improvement Program a.k.a. HIP! Sign up if you are interested in joining the class, focussed on the novice, to learn basics about bike fit and types of bikes, and how to jump start commuting and using your bike for errands if not exercise and training! It's a two part class - the 2nd class we'll ride over to a bike shop and

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Hi all -Just thought I'd let you know why I haven't been riding too much lately. I can actually pedal a bike pretty well, its the walking to and from the trail, and hike-a-bikes that hurt me. An old sprain from '99 and '04 has finally started to cause toooo much pain. Some holes in my Talus w/ large cysts filling them are impeding at certain angles , especially painful if pushing down hard and in

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I'll be chatting with folks about future SLaB skills clinics and helping out in the morning at Evolution Bike shop! Come join the fun as they have demo bikes from Norco and more! Steven's Creek Blvd, across from Elephant Bar... near "Cupertino Square" (ak Valco mall). See you there!

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Beautiful location and wonderful hosts! Thanks Luz and John Luster!

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Saturday Morning warmed up enough to enjoy the still green hills of Russian Ridge! Ancient Oaks Trail seemed even more mossy than ever - and mystical. Feels good to finally be venturing out on the bike, was a long hibernation this winter. 

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Hi all - ***MOVED TO TORO PARK IN SALINAS****Instead of proposed clinic at Freemont Older this Sat.y April 11th, we'd like to invite you to Los Gatos Reservoir to meet the GT demo truck, and test ride any bike you might like to try! Ride around the Saint Joseph's trail and others - from that location!**email me first, or check with Calabazas shop for details on this. I am not running it, and

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Spots available for 2 upcoming clinics and Downieville weekend! Sign up through Bev on email.Come stay at the Downieville Carraige House Inn, ride with Yuba Expeditions, be guided with help from SLaB and her expert guest leaders! Drive up Friday night. Ride Saturday and Sunday!COST: for 2 nights, two days shuttle would be $190 + foodRooms start at $75 a night. One suite available with 3 queens -

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Hello riders and those who'd like to start riding! Winter is waning and our sunshine is lasting longer - this means our riding season is here!STRONG, LIGHT and BEAUTIFUL has exciting new clinics and events on the calendar!We've changed the format a little, focussing on clinics and events not membership. No charge to be a Strong, Light and Beautiful rider, simply attend an event (fee based or

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After solid rocket boosters detached... The trail left was still getting sun - a beautiful sight!

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My honey in the forground adjusting his fancy cameras. Took these with my (old) iPhone camera.

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T minus zero! A gorgeously bright ignition that moments later hit us with the loud boom. A stunning sight!

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I get to go along for one of my honey's bucket list items to check off... Space Shuttle Launch!Check out the schedule here: www.nasa.gov

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Posted this sign in my yard this evening. "I DO" support the freedom to Marry! Let's send some collective good energy to California State Courts for tomorrow's review of Prop. 8. Love and Civil Rights for all!  By the way - my street is surprisingly full of Conservative and Mormon folks who feel threatened by allowing friends of mine to be treated as citizens and have rights to express their love

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I took this pic just seconds before the rain and wind picked up to finger numbing, road slicking levels!Managed to get to Santa Cruz Monday, and motivated to ride up most of Sierra Road, Tuesday,  for the steep, wet climb out of San Jose! Great to see the pro's on our turf. Glad the sun is finally out today and yesterday for them! GO LEVI! GO HORNER! GO LANCE! GO BEN JACQUES-MAYNES!

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This morning as I juggle a freelance project that will be printed on a large paper poster (boo)- but for an upcoming Cycling Event (yaaay)... and I read up for my first class at Stanford tonight on Clean Tech Entrepreneurship... I wonder where I and SLaB and our society fit it.Came across this inspirational blog and story regarding how we need VISION. How Obama has that opportunity, and how we

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Most the way up was in the fog, and the same for the return - when it went below 45 degrees.Bev- the birthday girl, and hubby Terry enjoy some bubbly, hot chocolate and brownies after reaching the top!This awesome photo taken by Kelly Connelly as we rose out of the fog

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I expect to be back blogging starting January 1! Tomorrow... a traditional ride up Mount Tam in Mill Valley - and then back to SLaB work! Here is to a wonderful 2009!

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Greetings!Beverly sent you this ElfYourself dance:http://elfyourself.jibjab.com/view/JmNXYod6CvbStwyXn9c4Personal message:Happy Holiday's from Garritys

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Sailing on Shenemere, a beautiful 51ft sloop. Our hosts and owners - Captain Dave and Ida - cranked the stereo system. We sailed without talking, and simply listening and enjoying Enya's "Sail Away". Simply beautiful and dramatic, the winds were strong, as you can hear in video.

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It's been wonderful on the Carribean... Will take a while to get my land legs back!

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Saw a car with a mountain bike on it's roof rack today. Yup, was driving from Rhode Island to the Connecticut Border to meet a friend who was bringing me my camera that I mistakenly left at her house in the sticks of Connecticut. A 2 hour round trip, and one car with a bike. It is much warmer today, tad humid, (one big rain shower that passed), actually a great day for a ride I'd say. I'm

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According to the Bicycle Club Cascade Education Foundation, 77 percent of commuters in China travel by bicycle. Fifty percent of commuters in the Netherlands also bike to work, while only 1.6 percent of U.S. commuters use a bicycle as means of transportation.

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With a couple more days of freedom before entering the office all day zone, I invited a super Strong, Light and Beautiful fellow rider to go meet a new path and trail on the over 70° day we had on Friday. One of my reasons for the introduction was to show there were highly public areas - not in the said "boon-docks" that one can practice their skills, and ride knowing if they needed help or to

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On Anthropologie website - a creative photo shoot had this picture catch my eye - so cool~

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With only a few free days left in my respit from working in the Apple office... I have, and keep adding to, my to-do list. Yikes! I sit here needing to announce the December SLaB clinic. Thirsty from an early morning Spin Class then quick Pottery class appearance with me finishing two collanders. Pick up the cat food and litter... home to this envelope. I am distracted by the piles of Bicycle,

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There I was, me (a girl) and 5 boys. Something I'm used to, the reciprocal of a Morman marriage - my male harem. All between 38 and maybe 50yrs of age. Not sure high end of spectrum.Anyhow, our tradition that my husband and his alleged twin (same year and day but opposite coasts born friend John) is to ride the same number of miles as we are old. They are turning 47 soon, and this was the

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(Whole Foods bike rack - Oct 25th)Thanks for patiently waiting for this election to pass, and now let's get back to getting on our bikes! SLaB is available during the month of November for skills workshops during week-days and some weekends. We are getting that MARIN skills clinic scheduled... but had to move it to December 14th. I appreciate the responses I've gotten, and we look forward to

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For those who might be mourning, and us who are celebrating this historic occasion - here is what our new incredible leadership has already launched! Go to www.Change.gov and see their agenda. There are opportunities to post your vision - which I decided to do. And YES... I mention Cycling and more bicycle access! I promise that my blog will go back to it's roots of Strong, Light and Beautiful's

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"Love and Fear cannot live in the same place!" My neighbor friend Lois and I just called 25 folks each - in Pennsylvania - to encourage to get out and VOTE today!Vote Obama!NO on 8!Yes on 2!No on 4!

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Please vote tomorrow. If you need a ride, I have the day off. Email me, I'll get you to the polls! I have an umbrella even! If you are unsure - at least vote on these 4 issues. President: Obama (Hope - not fear)Prop 8: NO (civil rights issue - shouldn't be on ballot)Prop 2: Yes (animal rights - better food!)Prop 4: NO (unsafe for some less fortunate teens)

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My marriage is not threatened. Somebody else getting married is okay with me - religious definitions shouldn't be constitutionalized! Join me in helping defeat this civil rights issue - NO on PROP 8!

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So my neighbors get into this fun holiday also - and I admire that! But does anybody else think inflatables during the day on the lawn, look like some kind of fabric massacre or Goodwill bag that got torn open and spread across the yard by a misbehaved dog? The Christmas lights mixed with the scary clown and garden gnomes make this a designers nightmare - but again - I'm thrilled other houses

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After sharing with friends today that the last week has seemed full of a weird vibe, a controversiol vibe -- I realized something. The election propositions and candidates have us all wound up. We try to share our beliefs, and try as mighty as we can - to understand the opposition. Patience with lies and discrimination, trying to trust and hope... all have been taking a toll on us. We need to

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In 3 days, the tradition continues. Sit abnormally still on the front porch, then scare the living daylights out of little goblins and parents too. The house is getting transformed into scary-ville. Just a few more spiders and webs, some grave markers, and lighting - and we are pumpkin golden! I'm just so excited!

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How could we help California with 50 million dollars? Could we give it to schools, educate teens on STD's and birth control? Give parents more resources and help - maybe daycare upgrades? I don't know, pick a cause. If you truly care about FAMILY... the aforementioned causes would be perfect! But why have opposing sides spend a min of $25 million each - to try and take away the simple rights of

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That is what I said out the passenger window of our car this morning, to a cyclist on Stevens Creek Blvd. "Please stop at red lights"! We had watched him for 2 miles, go through several reds - including the one at DeAnza Colleges entrance, where he cut off patiently waiting pedestrians, that stepped into the cross walk at their designated time. He had to swerve left to avoid hitting them.So I

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Fantastic article written by Mary Beth Hislop - with details on the meeting, and facts regarding the expansion and emissions that the County and Hanson reported. click to reach the Los Altos Town Crier Article.See Wednesday Night Blog Entry below for my take on the meeting.

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My husband, two neighbor friends and I attended a "Hanson Quarry Outreach Meeting" at our Cupertino Community Center tonight. It's in regards to their "Reclamation Plan amendment proposal" to increase their mining area from 330 acres to 917 acres and extend the term by 25 years. WHEREThis cement plant / quarry has been in the area - since 1939 (I'll check that fact). It is at the end of Steven's

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We still have SLaB jerseys available! Sizes: sm, med, lg, xl, and xxlCheck out the SLaB shop to order yours!

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I've heard Colin Powell Speak before (DeAnza - Foothill College Celebrity Forum Speaker Series) - and have so much respect for him. A Republican or maybe we should now say an Independent. A foreign policy expert - a hero. Pro Obama. He trusts Barack, as should we. Thanks Colin!

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Today the City of Cupertino dedicated a permanent memorial to Kristy Gough and Matt Peterson. It is a stunning, and breathtaking tribute. A ghostly white bike perched with the park in the background, and to the left -the road where they were both killed while on a training ride. Plaques read:In Loving Memory ofKristy GoughNovember 19, 1977 - March 9, 2008FREE FROM LIMITATIONS & IMAGINARY LINESOur

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Rashmi, Bev and Rachel enjoyed a perfect day and had the park all to themselves! With two cancellations, we had a private party of 3, and it gave us more time to go on a short ride after we challenged ourselves on the SLaB skills course.Rash puts in the extra effort on a steep fire road climb - with success!Rachel demonstrates fantastic limbo formas we lower bar height more and more!

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I can't remember the website/blog I got this from, but it is worthy of repeating. (I'll find out and credit the original poster). Anyhow... Yes... you can ride a bike in a dress and non-cycling shoes. Yes you can run errands on a bike... yes... one can take it to the unsafe level of too far!Enjoy the added comments on this image!I feel better finally, and have been commuting again on my beach

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Friend of a friend spotted this in the East Village (NY)

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Hi all - Saturday morning, same time as scheduled skills clinic, there will be a dedication to cyclists' Kristy and Matt who were killed on Steven's Canyon Road this year. It's a special event, and will have a lot of emotion along with shutting down the road from 8ish to after 9 I'm guessing. The location of the accident is next to the entrance to our park where I host the skills clinics.  For

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Yay friends like Slabber Cindy and Keith! Due to yesterday's rest and nutritional nurturing... today is a better day. I'm still holding back, and resisting the urge to go to Jame's Harvest Party, but by tomorrow - I hope to be whole again! Thanks for all the well wishes! - B

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Here is how I feel. Been sick (bronchitis) for 2 weeks of October so far. My friend from München sent me this awesome image of her friends kiddo in Lederhosen. I even missed a fantastic Trailer trash party at work today. Had purchased some fantastic costume pieces from Goodwill. But instead stayed in my PJ's at home.Luckily dear friends are on their way back from La Fiesta. My favorite Mexican

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Just an update that we are scheduling a skills clinic for October 18th. Early in the a.m. for 3-4 hours in Cupertino. You can email me to sign up, and spread the word! Minimum 4-5 ladies to make it happen!Stay tuned for more SLaB updates as we get back into the swing of things post Interbike Tradeshow!~CheersStay in touchand stay Strong, Light and Beautiful!

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Commuting with the racer dude that won't acknowledge the fellow 2 wheeler: update #3.Yesterday I was running late... and as I exited my street... there he was! He looked right thru me... again no acknowledgement. Again with the tearing of his helmet off while still riding to the Stelling light. But the Green Arrow failed him... and he did a multi-lane cross-over to the cross walk... and then took

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