High "Awwwww" Factor...

This is a pic of what Wilddingo posted on her site:
http://www.wilddingo.com/











This is the pic Marscat posted on her site, in response to Dingo: http://marscat.blogspot.com/

Here is my pic in reply to Dingo and Marscat. Though not a real animal, he still has alot of "Awwwwww" qualities.

Dang, I crack myself up.

Spring Riding...

I went on a 2.5 hour endurance ride with a friend today. The great thing about doing endurance mileage, is that you get to stop and smell the flowers, without any fear of your HR dropping. When my HR is at 150 I can enjoy the scenery, sounds, and scents that a cyclist has the opportunity to enjoy.

There are ACRES of these wild flowers on the hillsides. The entire valley is in bloom right now and is amazing.

This lovely gal was happy to pose for me. I think she wanted to be petted, but I was too nervous to approach her. Her compadre, in the corner, was being distracted by my friend.

I am so fortunate to experience these kinds of simple things. Some people never get to see beyond their cubicle.......and that is sad.

Day Four....

Apparently, Jimmy added the wrong cleaning solution to our fountain. Good thing there are no koi in there.....

Italian Teddy Bear....

I am Italian so I can post this.......if you are offended by racial stereotypes, SORRRRY...

http://www.bordergatewayprotocol.net/jon/humor/web_animations/1.swf

Mother Nature needs to make up her mind.....

It rained, I mean POURED, last week and this week we are expecting 65-78 degrees. Today I rode out to do a hill fit-test for coach and it was amazingly beautiful. The snow capped mountains were easily visible, hundreds of calves were frolicking on green hills, and blossoms on fruit trees abound.

When I got home, I washed the ol' bike for the first time in ages. It has been so cold, that if my bike needed a cleaning, I would squirt the hose on it for a few mili-moments and then run back in the house. Today, was the exception. I cleaned the gears, washed the tires, and de-gunked the chain so it is clean for tomorrow's ride. It is supposed to be 70. Gotta love living in Cali.

Blah.....

Roses are truly red,

Violets are nearly blue,

Seven straight days of rain,

Makes Denise feel like freakin' poo.

Didn't know I was such a poet, huh??

Valentine's Day recap....

Jimmy gave me some wonderful 'unmentionables' from Victoria's Secret, in a special gift basket; this was the first time he ever bought anything from that store and I was flabbergasted. Also, he brought me a dozen of the most beautiful, peach-colored roses, I have ever seen.

I bought him a new wedding band and asked him to remarry me. Honestly, I was a bit nervous about the entire thing, as he thinks that renewing wedding vows are hookey. What if he were to laugh at the idea or worse yet, what if he turned down my proposal?

Fortunately, he said "yes" (and quite happily). June will be our 28th anniversary and I know most couple renew their vows on their 25th or 50th anniversary, but I cannot wait until then. I am hopelessly, madly in love with my husband and I cannot wait a few more years. We'll do this by ourselves on the beach..........