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November 5, 2007
Fourth Time a Charm?
As just about every year of my life has been, this past year has been a great one for me. Ups and downs yes, but overall I won't complain! I've been blessed in many different ways.
It has been, on the other hand, a very rough year for my sunglasses:
Pair #1 came to an early death on June 1, the day a truck and I rumbled on the streets of Natrona Heights when I was out for a ride. While I made it out alive, my sunglasses did not. The frames were mangled and at least one of the lenses was missing.
That lead to Pair #2 which survived for quite some time until a kidnapping took place on August 4th in Benton Harbor, Michigan. I raced that day in my first ever 1/2 IM and wore Pair #2 for the entire 56 miles of the bike. It was only halfway through T2 when I realized I didn't want to wear Pair #2 for the entire run, so I dropped them off (later to be picked up of course!) at the exit of the transition area. Needless to say, Pair #2 was never found again.
Next up Pair #3. We lasted together even longer than Pair #2. Pair #3 and I had quite a few long rides together and although we never raced (I didn't wear sunglasses in Germany), we had quite a bond. In fact, I will call Pair #3 my favorites. Unfortunately Pair #3 met an early demise this morning. O and I came home from the pool to find Pair #3 chewed up and spit out by none other than one Roxy Dog.
The Culprit - innocent until proven guilty? I think not!
I was livid. I mean Roxy has chewed up things in the past but usually refrained from ruining anything that cost upwards of $150!! She usually mangles things like socks, the occasional magazine. Perhaps a fruitcake or two (anyone remember that from last Christmas?). But my favorite sunglasses? And we weren't even gone that long because I only had a 2000 yd swim! Errrr!!! And to make matters worse, I NEED those sunglasses in 4 days for a very important race that is occuring in SUNNY Florida where the forecast is for sun, sun and more sun! BAD DOG! Of course these sunglasses are hard to find and I was sure we were going to be paying and arm and a leg for overnight shipping from an online order company.
But it all worked out. First of all I took a deep breathe and told myself "they are only sunglasses - get a grip". Oh yeah - this isn't life or death! They are replaceable. Life will go on. Second, we realized that my bike shop Big Bang is indeed a Rudy Project dealer and I could probably find something there to my liking (even if it wasn't an exact replica of Pair #3). And so after work O and I met at Big Bang and indeed they had a very nice pair of sunglasses and Big Bang being the best shop ever even gave me a great deal.
So enters Pair #4. I can feel it - these ones are going to be good luck and in Florida we are going to start quite a successful relationship. Either that or I'll lose them in the airport and need to purchase Pair #5... :)
In other news I had 2 workouts today - the aforementioned swim and an hour moderate on the trainer this evening. I am getting pretty excited for this race I have coming up here! Only 2 more days until we leave. Life is good. And the Steelers are even winning too. What more could one ask for?
Good night all!
Posted by beth at November 5, 2007 9:04 PM
Comments
When I heard Beth yell, "ROX-Y!!!" like she never had before, I thought the dog might be looking for a new home. Talk about in the dog house.
Posted by: O at November 5, 2007 9:40 PM
Beth,
GOOD luck this weekend! Stay positive and go out there and race YOUR best! You'll do great!!! Jen
Posted by: Jennifer Harrison at November 6, 2007 9:45 AM
Hey Beth! That sucks about the glasses, I do not know why dogs like to eat the strangest things.
Anyway just wanted to say GOOD LUCK this weekend!!!! I cannot wait to hear about the race, I just know you are going to rock!!!
Posted by: barb at November 6, 2007 10:02 AM
Oh, that's a naughty but adorable Roxy!
Beth, I just wanted to wish you a big, big, BIG good luck for this weekend. All of my extremities will be crossed that you have a great day racing.
Take care!
Posted by: Meghan at November 6, 2007 11:12 PM