I met the participants for this years Team in Training, El Tour d'Tucson ride for which I am the honored team mate.
Even though I coached the '05 Solvang team, and have met individuals from all walks of life touched by cancer, I am still amazed at the wide cross section of individuals that choose to participate in these events.
I know everyone has their own particular reason for participating, and this certainly isn't something you would wish on anyone (ok, so maybe there are a few exceptions), it's good to know you're not alone in your struggle.
And on a lighter note, I got the Lexus back yesterday, and I think it looks damn good. The guys at Earl Scheib, in Bellflower, did a good job. I will let you be the judge though (click on the photo for a larger view).
The color isn't the exact match for the original, but without a back to back comparison, no one could tell. You also have to remember this is a 15 year old car, so it's doubtful even Lexus could have matched it perfectly.
And besides, I never really like the original color anywaze. Now it's just a little more to my liking.
I plan on leaving it in the garage for the next 10 days or so. I'm not supposed to wash it with anything but water for the next 10 days, to ensure it dries properly, so rather then worry about tree sap or bird ^&%$, I'll just leave it in the garage to be sure it's totally dried before taking it out into the environment.
Besides, it needs a good rest after all it's been through the previous week.
Even though I coached the '05 Solvang team, and have met individuals from all walks of life touched by cancer, I am still amazed at the wide cross section of individuals that choose to participate in these events.
I know everyone has their own particular reason for participating, and this certainly isn't something you would wish on anyone (ok, so maybe there are a few exceptions), it's good to know you're not alone in your struggle.
And on a lighter note, I got the Lexus back yesterday, and I think it looks damn good. The guys at Earl Scheib, in Bellflower, did a good job. I will let you be the judge though (click on the photo for a larger view).
The color isn't the exact match for the original, but without a back to back comparison, no one could tell. You also have to remember this is a 15 year old car, so it's doubtful even Lexus could have matched it perfectly.
And besides, I never really like the original color anywaze. Now it's just a little more to my liking.
I plan on leaving it in the garage for the next 10 days or so. I'm not supposed to wash it with anything but water for the next 10 days, to ensure it dries properly, so rather then worry about tree sap or bird ^&%$, I'll just leave it in the garage to be sure it's totally dried before taking it out into the environment.
Besides, it needs a good rest after all it's been through the previous week.
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