Quote: I want to make sure I've really got this gear engaged. Pretty soon I'll be sure, but it might be wise for me to get a couple of miles under my belt first.
This makes good sense. Part of the New Rig's way of doing things is to do them on YOUR timetable. No more can you let her demand that you rush this process. You have to do things when YOU'RE ready (provided that doesn't mean "never," which I don't think it does anymore).