...it's a saying that stands the test of time... well, at least in my book.
Most can't stand it because it begets a feeling of arrogance or maybe just general silliness. I love it because well, I love us...
...I love the guys I've gotten to ride with this season - from the beginning of the season with Lando (Matt Landen) and Spence (Chris Spence) in teammates from Team Kaos, until the today, here in Cali.
I also love us because of the brilliant one-liners - i.e. "snake-snake" said multiple times for multiple good reasons; or "attack... attack NOW!" which we will hear from Andy over and over and over again on Sunday; or try on "this is overwhelming..." said at continental breakfast with hundreds of 8-year-olds running rampant around the unorganized food area wheeling donuts and spilling sugary drinks to the tune of Mickey and Minnie on the giant flatscreens surrounding what might as well be described as a food-court in looney-land; and of course our old-time favorite "I love us..."
Yes, I love us because of irony... from LAX to e-brakes to the fact that some twenty years ago I was likely that kid at a Hampton Inn at 8:00 am, overly excited to be heading to the greatest theme park in the world... twenty years after that date, I'm not thankful for Mickey, but for condoms...
So, after what healthy food we could get from the breakfast buffet of sugar and sweets (yes, Andy took director privileges and ate like an 8-year-old) we donned our helmets and glasses, got on our bikes and headed for the beach. The morning was incredible and the pictures throughout this blog tell the story of why we were feeling good, are ready and excited for tomorrow, and that... we love us...
- Ian
8 comments:
1. Thank you for the pictures.
2. I really don't know what to say about your gratefulness for condoms, but I guess at least you're not joining the bandwagon in procreating at the moment.
3. I bet Rolf was one of those mumbling, "This is overwhelming" this morning. Though, more than likely it was, "Kids and dogs, kids and dogs." He twitches when we see kids.
4. I hope you all race well tomorrow! My advice still stands: Make good choices!
5. OH! And I almost forgot. I heard somewhere that my last comment was said with a Southern accent. I'm not sure how I feel about that yet.
Elizabeth... let me start by saying - in my west coast killer accent - that we love that you're reading our posts... in fact we love it so much that we are going out tonight to make some very, very good decisions!
Seriously though, thanks for all the well wishes and I wish I were going to be in Chicago next week so we could finally meet... Rolph says very nice things about you... and your accent... and about "kids and dogs."
- Ian
I wish I could be there to cook you guys eggs and oatmeal for breakfast,and I also am thankful that there aren't sugar buzzed little Ians running around, or little Dans for that matter. I assume those pics were taken right after a killer wind sprint session on the sand, followed by a 5 mile open water swim. Best of luck, kill it tomorrow!
nancybabeWhat a great fun day. Nothing much better than the beach especially with friends. Go for it today! Grandma Nancy
Building a team is like riding the foothills, alot of up and down. When you reflect back it will be the "ups" that inspire you to the next level and the "downs" teach you to approach the next challenge with humility and character.
I like this last post. It was a humbling experience this past weekend... not because we couldn't compete, but because of new experiences in strife and struggle. Yes, there were ups and downs over the 120 miles... we learned and hopefully will grow as individuals and a team
- Ian
Great "Posts" Andy, but what I really wanted to hear was all about Elizabeth!
Andy it is always great to read your posts. It is like being there. All and all I believe that you and the team have learned a lot about racing and about each other. Thanks for making it all understandable. Grandma Nancy
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