Just checking in and saying Hi

  1. hplbiking

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    Just checking in and saying Hi

    I want to thank everyone here for your support and guidance that was provided last month. The suggestions have been invaluable. I also want to thank everyone for tolerating me in airing out some extremely personal issues! At that time last month I quickly realized that I did not have any sort of support system in place (not that anyone could really be ready for something like that). I have since built up a nice support system – and my wife is part of that. We are both working with profession help and despite this poop storm, are hopeful that we might survive stronger than ever. I have no idea where the future will take us, however no major decisions right now as we attempt to rebuild walls around us, instead of between us.

    My idea of a triathlon has been put on hold for now. Even good days are extremely emotionally draining and it’s all I can do to ride to work. I have zero form in the pool and would probably drown! But that is OK.

    I probably won’t post too often as I am reading a lot of self help books and don’t visit here often. But don’t count me out! Thanks again!

    Posted 3 months ago
  2. madvax

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    Glad to hear things are going better. Sending best wishes for a happier future.

    Posted 3 months ago
  3. watermoccasin

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    Best of luck to both of you.

    Posted 3 months ago
  4. KidWok

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    Awesome...nice to hear from you and I hope things keep getting better.

    Tai

    Posted 3 months ago
  5. hoshie99

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    Glad to hear it - sounds like you are dealing with things in a mature, positive way.

    j

    Posted 3 months ago
  6. bldrgal

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    What Hoshie said...hoping for the best outcome for each of you. Whatever that might be. But congrats on exploring the possibilities in a mature way.

    Thanks for checking in.

    Posted 3 months ago
  7. Cosmic Kid

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    Nobody here is counting you out, hpl!!

    Thanks for the update and best wishes as you move forward.

    Just say "NO!!" to WCP!

    "Want to get faster? Work harder, eat better, cut the crap. Instead of talking the talk, work the work"
    Posted 3 months ago
  8. geosurf

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    Good to hear from you, hp! One small step at a time, my friend!

    Reprobate Crank-Turner.
    Posted 3 months ago
  9. SideBySide

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    Good luck, we're pulling for you.

    All opinions expressed are unofficial, and probably wrong.
    Posted 3 months ago
  10. Habanero

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    Keep it up hpl, and please keep us updated. Be well!

    "There is no better than adversity. Every defeat, every heartbreak, every loss, contains its own seed, its own lesson on how to improve your performance the next time."
    Malcolm X
    Posted 3 months ago
  11. CB2

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    Best wishes hpl

    Jam Econo
    Posted 3 months ago
  12. pikeHillRoad

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    yep, best wishes hpl. take care

    Posted 3 months ago
  13. smokey52

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    Tell me all about it, or let it slide. I look forward to our ride along the ocean.

    Posted 3 months ago
  14. 8art8

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    good to hear and glad you posted this thread hplbiking. The day you posted the last thread I had logged on to the forum quite angry w/ my wife over some forgotten disagreement; I had honestly considered posting a question about it on this forum. Then I read your post and got distracted enough to forget about our trivial issue. I, like you, have lost much of my peer group over the years, not racing/riding as much if any, and spending most of the time taking care of kids. For good or bad, I have come to consider this place a good place for support.

    I will pass on some advice I heard once about forgiveness; not sure if I could do this in your situation to be honest, so I am quite impressed it appears you are headed that way. To "forgive" someone can be a (good) selfish act; easiest way to move on from a horrible situation; otherwise people carry hate and stew over an event only hurting themselves reliving a horrible event over and over thinking "I will get them next time!" or "What could I have done different?"...

    Posted 3 months ago
  15. Yo Mike

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    Good news, and advice - all around. Best wishes HLP !

    Posted 3 months ago
  16. Spud

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    Glad to hear you're in a better place right now. Sending positive mojo your way.

    "Riding is about rhythm and flow. It's the wind in your face and the challange of hammering up a long hill. It's the reward at the top and the thrill of a high-speed descent. Biking lets you come alive both in body and spirit."
    Posted 3 months ago
  17. Keith RIchards

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    Adding to the well wishes hpl.

    It is his word versus ours. We like our word. We like where we stand and we like our credibility."--Lance Armstrong.
    Posted 3 months ago

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