We had a fun celebration on L's Birthday. (Happy #26) Just for fun

we thought we'd ride 50 miles in the LRRH.

(Post Ride Picture of L, me, Becky, and BabyD -- borrowed picture from L's blog)

After spending the a few days in bed

(and a little out of my head),

I went up north and had a BLAST riding in

the Little Red Riding Hood Women-Only Ride

in Lewiston, UT (or is it ID?).

I rode with 5 incredible women

(Thanks again: Becky, Linds, Kris, Amber, and Tracy.

Thanks also to Patty for doing SAG for us).

I still had the cough and runny nose

and a little of the grumbly tummy,

but we finished the 50 miles all together at the end.

And thanks to our male support:

B, R D, R W, and Baby D.

Heard some sad news today.

My dear friend, Marion,

went the way of all the earth last Thursday.

In some ways I am happy for her to be reunited

with her beloved Ross and her sister Rebecca.

I am sad for me because I will miss her.

Luckily, I got to visit with her just prior and we had a good visit.

She is one of the most beautiful women I know

and I will always treasure our friendship.

So here's to beautiful Marion, my friend.

I will miss you.