Comments on zanne: let it fly

judi - thanks! I don't know if I 'tore it ...

2009-03-19T23:03:00.000-04:00

judi - thanks! I don't know if I 'tore it up' ... in fact, am sure I did not - but I still I had a good race! Not entirely what I wanted, but not without its' progress & really good moments.

pamster, beth & bsegal - thanks. sometimes i forget how cool it was to fly planes - in some ways, feels like a lifetime ago & in others, I remember it like it was yesterday. They were good days, indeed.

prickly - i'll tell the rest of the story one day. it's a good one, made up of many parts ...

jan - thanks so much for stopping by to visit! I didn't even notice the date post & time. 11:11 - my friends and I used to call that time "sticks" and it was good luck if you noticed the time & said "sticks" ... kinda cool that it had some fun meaning for you too. Sounds like you are still flying - you'll grease those numbers, no doubt. The velodrome? You're way braver than me. ;-). Those bikes don't have any brakes! I like my brakes. Happy & Safe flying to you ...

Dear Zanne,

A cycling friend of mine sent m...

2009-03-19T19:55:00.000-04:00

Dear Zanne,

A cycling friend of mine sent me your blog post "let it fly" and I loved it. You see, about four and a half hours ago, I soloed for my first time. It was the most incredible experience I've ever had. When I saw the time and date that you posted "let it fly", I knew it was an omen. 11:11 pm on 3/11/09. I was born on 3/11 and 11 is my lucky number. Too cool!
Anyway, just thought I would tell you that your blog is amazing and I hope to someday see you up in the sky. Good luck on your running and riding. I used to race bikes - on the velodrome. Now, I just 'let it fly'.
Still trying to 'hit the numbers' and grease my landings,
Jan Johnson
Palo Alto, California

wow, suz, that is such a great story. And now I wa...

2009-03-17T11:00:00.000-04:00

wow, suz, that is such a great story. And now I want to know the rest of the you and hubby story. :)

Are your comments turned off on Flickr?

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2009-03-15T07:45:00.000-04:00

Are your comments turned off on Flickr?

What a lovely day to be out yesterday! I froze my toes off at the lacrosse field.

How'd you guys finish up?

that's an awesome story. Good luck today, sounds ...

2009-03-14T08:47:00.000-04:00

that's an awesome story. Good luck today, sounds like you're going to have a great race

Great post. Really great post. You make me want to...

2009-03-14T01:15:00.000-04:00

Great post. Really great post. You make me want to go learn how to fly.
Good luck tomorrow. I am sure you will have the best season ever :)

i had no idea you flew planes. and how fun that y...

2009-03-13T22:55:00.000-04:00

i had no idea you flew planes. and how fun that you met the love of your life doing something that you were passionate about. i always thought you were cool. now i know you're WAY cool. good luck tomorrow and ride like the wind!

WHAT AN AWESOME POST!

i didn't know you cou...

2009-03-13T15:18:00.000-04:00

WHAT AN AWESOME POST!

i didn't know you could fly planes. that is very cool.

i can't wait to hear how you do this weekend! tear it up zanne!

ah yes, LAUREN in all caps, as it should be! than...

2009-03-13T13:19:00.000-04:00

ah yes, LAUREN in all caps, as it should be! thanks - its a great story & there's even more to it - may save it for another post. But think its' also why I took to cycling so quickly - its' something that we both enjoy!

thanks GR - time will tell if I really will, but I love the little lightbulb moments!

itchy - I stopped when i was pregnant with my first child; started forgetting to put down the flaps and stuff like that. Thought my mind was otherwise occupied & it was best to hang up the wings for a bit. Plus, its' $$$ - hard to justify that kind of habit when you've got 3 kids. Cycling is expensive enough - just keep trying to justify that!

wilson - awesome! thanks for stopping by. It's a great first course - paved & closed. Saw your video on BC this morning. Also tried to comment on your roller video, but think there's a bug cause it doesn't show up! Will have to put Webguy on that one. Good luck - stop by the Airstream & get a cup of coffee.

Bandobras - so true - that solo is pretty much in a class by itself. Its' up there on that list of best days ever - along with wedding day, giving birth, soloing airplane.

Joe - thanks! Will you be there? You'll have to stop by the bus too.

Bravo! Thanks for a good story to take into the w...

2009-03-13T12:13:00.000-04:00

Bravo! Thanks for a good story to take into the weekend!

Is there any feeling in the world to the takeoff o...

2009-03-12T14:36:00.000-04:00

Is there any feeling in the world to the takeoff on that first solo?
I don't think so.

Loving the blog, zanne. I subscribe via Google Rea...

2009-03-12T11:27:00.000-04:00

Loving the blog, zanne. I subscribe via Google Reader.

Your roller experiences got me to buy a set!

I'm also a newbie racer and I'll be at Long Run on Saturday w/ the Twin Spires crew. Am a little freaked out!

Good luck!

How cool! I can't believe you don't do it anymore...

2009-03-12T09:36:00.000-04:00

How cool! I can't believe you don't do it anymore!! I have a feeling you are going to have a great season!

Your post like a keyhole to another world. You lo...

2009-03-12T08:29:00.000-04:00

Your post like a keyhole to another world. You look in and see what story is unfolding. Somehow you feel pulled in and a part of the story. I follow along and feel curious, happy, and excited all wrapped into one.

No doubt that you will “fly” this season!

that was me. in the wrong account. but still laure...

2009-03-11T23:42:00.000-04:00

that was me. in the wrong account. but still lauren.

aw! that's a great story.

and very romanti...

2009-03-11T23:41:00.000-04:00

aw! that's a great story.

and very romantic that you met your husband while doing something that you loved so much.