Hey Dede! There you are!! Good to have you back and that you can ride again. I've been somewhat disconnnected myself as of lately. Job change, life, etc, etc. My last ride of January (Hollister Chick's Ride). I've had opportunities to ride/race but my heart wasn't in it.
Yesterday, I took my bike over to a friend's house for some minor annoyance-type repairs and I was getting kind of excited about getting a ride going again in the near future. Too bad you don't live closer, we have some great trails out here in California.
Two years ago, a large group of us got together at Deer Creek and rode all afternoon and then we had a big BBQ back at my place. Lots of fun, 20+ people, people stayed the weekend and we all just had a blast. I think I want to do that again, I'm, in the mood for a big blow-out shindig.
Be well. Natalie