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This is a housekeeping whi-- uh, post, so you may prefer to avert your browsers.... CrAzY week last week: three plane rides, three cities, about 500 pages of documents, one ceremony, something like 11 hours of sleep, and one seder (which itself breaks down into about 8 hours of housecleaning in preparation). So it is with great relief that I get back to nearly full-time blogging. A few takehome points:

  • Despite its non-VDS status, the Tour de Georgia is a mega priority here. Sui Juris will be on hand at some point, and has led the blogging charge while I recuperated. Fortunately it's somewhat of a back-loaded race, so nothing has been missed yet (aside from some additional waxing on the virtues of beautiful Tybee Island). We will have plenty of daily features and live race-blogging all week. Not sure what yet... but I heartily invite all contributions, especially from those who will be on hand.
  • I will be limited a bit next weekend, though that won't stop the usual events from happening here. Am trusting y'all to fill in any blanks, primarily post-race stuff, til I get free again Monday eve.
  • Don't forget, those of you who want to play the Giro-Only VDS should be getting your rosters together soon. Submissions due by May 2, noon Pacific, sent to the VD Sentry: vdsentry2008@yahoo.com. Like so many other things here, this email has taken on a life of its own.

OK, that's all for now. Back to "work"!

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So, who's going?
CG is in Savannah, it seems, and Cyclingrush (who has yet to enter exile in West Texas) appears to be planning to hit the TTT at Road Atlanta.  

Anyone else?

by Sui Juris on Apr 21, 2008 6:49 PM EDT   0 recs

I think
Podium Cafe should think about setting up trips for us.  We all pay our own way and such but PC to help organize.  :-)  You know, because Chris has like nothing better to do and all...
Experience is what you get when you don't get what you want. -Randy Pausch

by nikki on Apr 21, 2008 7:25 PM EDT   0 recs

No can do
but I can certainly be of help. For instance, when going to Young Harris, book your hotel rooms in advance. Also, don't miss the barbecued shrimp at the Brasstown Bald resort.

by Chris... on Apr 21, 2008 7:59 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

Sorry, that is not
the most important advice for anyone heading to Young Harris.  What you should worry about is some crazy old man (he looks kinda like Will Forte) running around and challenging people to duels.  Steer a wide path.

by Sui Juris on Apr 21, 2008 8:03 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I also plan to be atop Brasstown Bald on Sat
but due to a fam emergency, left home on the spur of the moment and forgot the digital camera. But I have plan B: borrow one from an unsuspecting family member for both the TTT & the queen stage.

However, I don't have a way to upload photos unless I can find & borrow someone's wireless connection or find an internet cafe nearby soon after. Otherwise, it'll be about 5 hours before I can post pix (and I'm not a good photog) from either stage.

by Cyclingrush on Apr 21, 2008 9:47 PM EDT   0 recs

Did Anyone Else Notice...
Strange that the team owner for Toyota-United is listed as the press contact. Has anyone heard whether the team's title sponsorship is continuing for 2009?
My new signature: Why not follow racing in the United States?

by Chief Commissaire on Apr 22, 2008 12:16 AM EDT   0 recs

I won't be going to the TdG after all
due to 2 deaths in the family w/in 72 hours. Sorry guys.

by Cyclingrush on Apr 23, 2008 4:30 PM EDT   0 recs

very sorry to hear
thoughts and prayers your way this week
Experience is what you get when you don't get what you want. -Randy Pausch

by nikki on Apr 23, 2008 6:46 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

I am
very sorry to hear this. My best wishes to you and family.

by Chris... on Apr 24, 2008 2:18 PM EDT to parent up   0 recs

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