tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8849348372908281816.post2024810789589381289..comments2024-01-01T06:40:52.523-08:00Comments on Inane Asylum: The next generationMatthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10517087265569164625noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8849348372908281816.post-27353807256252978002012-10-18T21:03:14.698-07:002012-10-18T21:03:14.698-07:00Cathy, I recall what a pain that was for you a few...Cathy, I recall what a pain that was for you a few years back during the last fire up in your area to evac all your animals and stuff. I'm also assuming being as you were allowed back that everything is ok on your property. Wow, that must be terrifying! I can't imagine leaving my house wondering if it will still be there when we return! Sure glad it all ended up ok for you!<br /><br />And cool about the new Team GM...and yes, onward is about the only direction things can go from here...can't get much further down, that's for sure! Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10517087265569164625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8849348372908281816.post-15178342263525939912012-10-18T11:30:14.659-07:002012-10-18T11:30:14.659-07:00The fire was named Lookout Fire because it started...The fire was named Lookout Fire because it started on Lookout Road in Painted Cave - guess which street I live on???!!! We were evacuated for much of the day and my son Conner was fighting the fire. He is part of our very well trained PC Volunteer Fire Dept but hopes to be attending the fire academy at Allen Hancock in January. Got a room to rent out during the week for a few months? We moved our animals and stuff out of the area but were able to go back in mid-afternoon. It looks much better for today, but it's much windier today. It put the cycling stuff in perspective for me, that's for sure. Plus a friend's brain lesions are back - cheating in cycling will have to take a back seat for awhile.<br /><br />On a bright note, we've named a new general manager from within the team, a really great young man that has a clear vision for the team. It's exciting that he got the post. Onward!!<br />CMehlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8849348372908281816.post-22907283463233404392012-10-17T17:26:02.290-07:002012-10-17T17:26:02.290-07:00Wow...thanks for the update Jessica...heard it her...Wow...thanks for the update Jessica...heard it here FIRST! Read about it today during some dull moments in various places. Bet he wasn't expecting THAT. <br /><br />Teams firing guys for being honest about their PAST. That's really gonna help clean up the sport. <br /><br />And Cathy! Sure hope all is well at your place and you're not in danger...just saw on the news there's a fire in the Painted Cave area.<br />Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10517087265569164625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8849348372908281816.post-61890614504238823022012-10-16T11:09:45.260-07:002012-10-16T11:09:45.260-07:00Eghads - Levi....
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/hu...Eghads - Levi....<br />http://www.huffingtonpost.com/huff-wires/20121016/cyc-quick-step-leipheimer-fired/<br /><br />Time to reread your earlier post on this Matt. I need some clarity because this fallout all makes me feel blah.<br />JessJessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09764322294547172508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8849348372908281816.post-23685348914633010722012-10-15T19:18:47.916-07:002012-10-15T19:18:47.916-07:00Hey Cathy...glad to hear you are still out there.....Hey Cathy...glad to hear you are still out there...was wondering how you are doing with all this. I'm totally torn up over the whole brew-ha-ha, and I've never even MET any of these guys! I can't possibly imagine how you must feel. <br /><br />But it is what it is...we can't change any of it...and no matter what happens in the end (if there is an end) I'll still be tuning into the races next year, rooting for my fav's and hissing at the villains (anybody who is a threat to my fav's is a villain). <br /><br />And yes, I'll still be riding my bikes, reveling in the good days, anguishing and making lame excuses for the bad days. <br /><br />And TJ, well said yourself!Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10517087265569164625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8849348372908281816.post-72107849568496601502012-10-15T14:50:55.980-07:002012-10-15T14:50:55.980-07:00Very well said, Cathy. It is hard to know what to...Very well said, Cathy. It is hard to know what to think. But I do know that this whole mess is heart-rending and a rift in the space-time continuum of our sport. But we will make it through.<br /><br />And Lance won those effin' races. I watched him do it.<br /><br />tj<br /><br />Tim Joe Comstockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05351911607475089105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8849348372908281816.post-14443929637121393322012-10-15T09:15:48.754-07:002012-10-15T09:15:48.754-07:00I've had to think of some of this more philoso...I've had to think of some of this more philosophically because I might lose my mind otherwise. I mean, these are people I KNOW. I can look in my contacts and call them - they will answer! But to curb the sadness and disappointment I decided to focus on how it all affected ME - it's all about me now! If it hadn't all hit the news years ago the way it did, I wouldn't have paid any attention to the sport; I would not have become interested in cycling journalism; I wouldn't have covered races for years at my own expense before I got a paying gig; I wouldn't have traveled to France and Paris to join throngs of cycling fans in day-long picnics and celebrations; I wouldn't have met people who have become some of my closest friends (including this blog group); and most importantly, when my husband was diagnosed with cancer in 2006, I wouldn't have immediately known where to call. But it all did happen and I can't change the circumstances, but truthfully, I wouldn't change my experiences - they were priceless and important to me. <br /><br />So I'm sad, I've enjoyed a working relationship with many of these people, partied with them, planned events with them, celebrated wins and been bummed with losses. For almost 10 years now they have been vitally important to me, and I still deeply care about them and know that life ahead for them might be quite rough because of things they did in the past. But those were decisions they made, so that's the way it is. I've always said I take the sport of cycling warts and all....I still do.<br /><br />CathyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com