Comments on: Stuff That’s Come In the Mail, Part I: A Postcard http://www.fatcyclist.com/2009/02/09/stuff-thats-come-in-the-mail-part-i-a-postcard/ It's like reality TV. Except it's real. And there's no TV. Fri, 04 Mar 2022 03:21:11 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9 hourly 1 By: Katie http://www.fatcyclist.com/2009/02/09/stuff-thats-come-in-the-mail-part-i-a-postcard/comment-page-1/#comment-425072 Katie Mon, 16 Feb 2009 16:15:49 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2009/02/09/stuff-thats-come-in-the-mail-part-i-a-postcard/#comment-425072 I've followed your blog in the past and was reminded of it again recently by PW. I think it is absolutely fantastic that you continue to mountain bike and enter races despite being Susan's main caregiver. I mean this completely sincerely. Since you allow yourself some time to recharge, you are able to be a great caregiver. Most women (particularly me) could stand to learn this lesson. Most of us give and give and sacrifice until we are burnt out and nearly worthless. OK, maybe that's an exaggeration, but still, the way you do it inspires me. I truly mean this honestly; I can see that it might come across sarcastic. I’ve followed your blog in the past and was reminded of it again recently by PW.

I think it is absolutely fantastic that you continue to mountain bike and enter races despite being Susan’s main caregiver. I mean this completely sincerely. Since you allow yourself some time to recharge, you are able to be a great caregiver. Most women (particularly me) could stand to learn this lesson. Most of us give and give and sacrifice until we are burnt out and nearly worthless. OK, maybe that’s an exaggeration, but still, the way you do it inspires me. I truly mean this honestly; I can see that it might come across sarcastic.

]]> By: Penny http://www.fatcyclist.com/2009/02/09/stuff-thats-come-in-the-mail-part-i-a-postcard/comment-page-1/#comment-424439 Penny Wed, 11 Feb 2009 23:39:50 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2009/02/09/stuff-thats-come-in-the-mail-part-i-a-postcard/#comment-424439 You're no good to anyone if you don't take care of yourself. Go. Enjoy. A little guilt is okay. Just don't overdo it. You’re no good to anyone if you don’t take care of yourself.

Go. Enjoy.

A little guilt is okay. Just don’t overdo it.

]]> By: barry1021 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2009/02/09/stuff-thats-come-in-the-mail-part-i-a-postcard/comment-page-1/#comment-424421 barry1021 Wed, 11 Feb 2009 20:16:17 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2009/02/09/stuff-thats-come-in-the-mail-part-i-a-postcard/#comment-424421 Hello fatman, I haven't posted in quite a long time, just caught up on my reading and decided to post after a long layoff. 1. Somehow I think you will go. I think in some way it is important that you do. It is probably as spiritual a thing that you do on your bike. 2. When the stars align and you can write funny, you are still on top of your game. The Merckx post for example. You still make me jealous of how well you do it. Your readers/posters have upped their game too. Remarkable. Truly. 3. I returned from AZ and my Twin Six Woolistic jersey was here. I mean come on, how hot is that? Having been laid off and with a full beard now, I put my Twin Six Fatman kit on and I never make it to the bike. I just admire myself in the mirror for hours. Who can blame me, really? 4. So i am unemployed and if I still am when Leadville comes up, let me know what I can do to help. Seriously. WIN B21 Hello fatman, I haven’t posted in quite a long time, just caught up on my reading and decided to post after a long layoff.
1. Somehow I think you will go. I think in some way it is important that you do. It is probably as spiritual a thing that you do on your bike.
2. When the stars align and you can write funny, you are still on top of your game. The Merckx post for example. You still make me jealous of how well you do it. Your readers/posters have upped their game too. Remarkable. Truly.
3. I returned from AZ and my Twin Six Woolistic jersey was here. I mean come on, how hot is that? Having been laid off and with a full beard now, I put my Twin Six Fatman kit on and I never make it to the bike. I just admire myself in the mirror for hours. Who can blame me, really?
4. So i am unemployed and if I still am when Leadville comes up, let me know what I can do to help. Seriously.

WIN

B21

]]> By: matt (ming) http://www.fatcyclist.com/2009/02/09/stuff-thats-come-in-the-mail-part-i-a-postcard/comment-page-1/#comment-424397 matt (ming) Wed, 11 Feb 2009 18:27:55 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2009/02/09/stuff-thats-come-in-the-mail-part-i-a-postcard/#comment-424397 lucky number 13! i would totally lick that frame too. i hope you get to do leadville. that race is on my list of things to do in my life. lucky number 13!

i would totally lick that frame too.

i hope you get to do leadville. that race is on my list of things to do in my life.

]]> By: Al Maviva http://www.fatcyclist.com/2009/02/09/stuff-thats-come-in-the-mail-part-i-a-postcard/comment-page-1/#comment-424391 Al Maviva Wed, 11 Feb 2009 14:41:36 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2009/02/09/stuff-thats-come-in-the-mail-part-i-a-postcard/#comment-424391 >>>Botched Experiment Said: >>>I thought eating your weight in Mayo was your super power. Hmmm... a Mormon guy who can eat his weight in mayo. Imagine that. Milan Kundera could write a book about Elden called "Unbearable Whiteness of Being." /Dennis Miller Random Insight Generator >>>Botched Experiment Said:
>>>I thought eating your weight in Mayo was your super power.

Hmmm… a Mormon guy who can eat his weight in mayo. Imagine that. Milan Kundera could write a book about Elden called “Unbearable Whiteness of Being.”

/Dennis Miller Random Insight Generator

]]> By: narkeymarkey http://www.fatcyclist.com/2009/02/09/stuff-thats-come-in-the-mail-part-i-a-postcard/comment-page-1/#comment-424385 narkeymarkey Wed, 11 Feb 2009 12:33:14 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2009/02/09/stuff-thats-come-in-the-mail-part-i-a-postcard/#comment-424385 hey there fatty, gosh you really are a fantstic hubby to susan and father to your lovely children. whilst i haven't been in exactly your situation i would advise you to go participate. perhaps susan would feel guilty if you stayed on her behalf? if i were you i would try to imagine how i'd feel if the roles were reversed - you'd want susan to go, right? have a chat with susan, see how she feels too - if she wants you to stay, then stay around, if she's comfortable with you going, then make sure everything is in place, let folk help, and go race for susan :) hey there fatty, gosh you really are a fantstic hubby to susan and father to your lovely children.

whilst i haven’t been in exactly your situation i would advise you to go participate. perhaps susan would feel guilty if you stayed on her behalf? if i were you i would try to imagine how i’d feel if the roles were reversed – you’d want susan to go, right?

have a chat with susan, see how she feels too – if she wants you to stay, then stay around, if she’s comfortable with you going, then make sure everything is in place, let folk help, and go race for susan :)

]]> By: Born 4Lycra http://www.fatcyclist.com/2009/02/09/stuff-thats-come-in-the-mail-part-i-a-postcard/comment-page-1/#comment-424358 Born 4Lycra Wed, 11 Feb 2009 05:04:28 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2009/02/09/stuff-thats-come-in-the-mail-part-i-a-postcard/#comment-424358 Whoa Brilliant idea Arlyn. Surely if the limit is say 1000 they can raffle off the 1001 spot for charity. While it is more work for you FC because you are the man with Leadville contacts it could be real money spinner. Is it a possibility? Whoa Brilliant idea Arlyn. Surely if the limit is say 1000 they can raffle off the 1001 spot for charity. While it is more work for you FC because you are the man with Leadville contacts it could be real money spinner. Is it a possibility?

]]> By: Jennifer http://www.fatcyclist.com/2009/02/09/stuff-thats-come-in-the-mail-part-i-a-postcard/comment-page-1/#comment-424353 Jennifer Wed, 11 Feb 2009 03:31:07 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2009/02/09/stuff-thats-come-in-the-mail-part-i-a-postcard/#comment-424353 There are many of us medical-folks who read your blog. Put out the call. We can help. (and sometimes people are more comfortable having some needs met by "strangers." we can do that. ask Susan what she'd prefer.) There are many of us medical-folks who read your blog. Put out the call. We can help. (and sometimes people are more comfortable having some needs met by “strangers.” we can do that. ask Susan what she’d prefer.)

]]> By: Noose and Goose http://www.fatcyclist.com/2009/02/09/stuff-thats-come-in-the-mail-part-i-a-postcard/comment-page-1/#comment-424350 Noose and Goose Wed, 11 Feb 2009 02:32:35 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2009/02/09/stuff-thats-come-in-the-mail-part-i-a-postcard/#comment-424350 It is not selfish - it is living your life as you always would and I can't imagine Susan wanting it any different. Did ya ever thing she REALLY might need a break from you? I can't imagine that she really would - but don't feel guilty. You have done so much for Livestrong (and a friend of ours). Carla It is not selfish – it is living your life as you always would and I can’t imagine Susan wanting it any different. Did ya ever thing she REALLY might need a break from you? I can’t imagine that she really would – but don’t feel guilty. You have done so much for Livestrong (and a friend of ours).
Carla

]]> By: justrun http://www.fatcyclist.com/2009/02/09/stuff-thats-come-in-the-mail-part-i-a-postcard/comment-page-1/#comment-424342 justrun Wed, 11 Feb 2009 00:36:45 +0000 http://www.fatcyclist.com/2009/02/09/stuff-thats-come-in-the-mail-part-i-a-postcard/#comment-424342 I hope it works for you to go! And, I get to crew for someone this year, so I'll be cheering you on! I hope it works for you to go! And, I get to crew for someone this year, so I’ll be cheering you on!

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