Oh U, definitely come and ride here in NZ! It would be well worth it and you would inspire me to get some time on the saddle and get myself out there again. It is winter here and I hate riding in the cold. I have in the past overcome this hate, and trained in the frost and fog, maybe just maybe you can inspire me to harden up and get myself out there again. Fair is fair though too Mr U, that if you cycle here, that sometime in the future I can have a trip to you in Chicago, a part of the world I have always wanted to visit. Spring/summer time of course, your winters seem a tad more severe than here in NZ.

As for how I really am, I think I'm ok, I say think because it has been such a strange two months. I will however formulate an update sometime soon and put it on my thread. You will have to stay tuned I guess.

In the meantime U, chin up and know that you are not alone as move through this next phase with your W and children. Miles and distance mean nothing in this virtual world. I will stop by for a coffee and chat soon!

XxxxJB