Dear Will...What did we do wrong?
by majope on Oct 11, 2011 1:13 PM EDT
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PrintAn open letter to our dear DS, from the Lady Marmottes.
(Note: this letter is from actual Lady Marmottes, and is not meant to reflect the training regimen of any of the awesome real-life human cyclists unfortunately chosen by Willj to form his VDS-w team...which was severely trounced in this year's competition.)
We are so sorry for failing you this season, but we don't understand where we went wrong. We took all of your advice, even when it didn't make sense. Like riding for six hours a day:
We tried very hard to eat a diet rich in carbs:
And in general followed your dictates even when we REALLY didn't want to:
Then you told us maybe we should seek out Tour de France riders, and do what they did...
That didn't help, either, so we went straight to the top:
It seemed like nothing we did helped us win you points. So please, Will--we're so down-hearted right now. Please, please, tell us what we did wrong, so we won't fail you again.
Your very devoted,
Team Lady Marmottes
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That is bloody incredible!
Will we get to see a thanks from the Bliss girls to their super-awesome DS, for helping them trounce those marmottes?
(love love love love this – especially the little beer bottles, & the bikes!)
Aka Pigeons!
I did think of doing this as a compare and contrast with the training methods of the Bliss girls
but decided it would be too long that way. I do have an idea, though…if I get to it. And glad you like it!
It would be better to get the important stuff out of the way first. Such as: will your riders still wear scarves next year?--Gerard Vroomen
I love it!
I’m wondering if also the Lady Marmottes didn’t realise it was a term of endearment when Willj kept referring to them as cows?
Aka Pigeons!
by Sarah Connolly on Oct 11, 2011 2:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh, and what IS that rider doing to the poor sparkly marmottes?
Aka Pigeons!
by Sarah Connolly on Oct 11, 2011 2:28 PM EDT up reply actions
Dancing, of course!
It would be better to get the important stuff out of the way first. Such as: will your riders still wear scarves next year?--Gerard Vroomen
And just how long hass that poor Leenoos doll been holding that position
waiting for his big entrance?
What. The. F?
You have little tiny Michelob Ultra bottles and little tiny PdC Screen on the little tiny laptop’s little tiny browser? Someone’s not right with you. I’m not complaining or anything…just sayin’.
by swells on Oct 11, 2011 1:41 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
What, doesn't everybody have those things????
Your house must be so…easy to move around in.
It would be better to get the important stuff out of the way first. Such as: will your riders still wear scarves next year?--Gerard Vroomen
Press Release: Team Lady Marmottes
Oct 10, Geneva, Switzerland.
While the inaugural season of Team Lady Marmottes was slightly disappointing, we’d like to focus on the positive.
In February, our Team launch was met with great enthusiasm.
As was the unveiling by Miss Olds of what we still believe is the best kit in any Peloton:
We were fortunate to have Girbecco meet the most famous marmotte to obtain a team blessing:
Early strong results led to many Lady Marmotte fans lining race routes. We believe we have grown the sport of cycling among younger marmottes.
However, it is with a heavy heart that we are announcing that we have decided to part ways with our DS Will. We’d like to thank him for all his services.
While he refused to be photographed, we believe he is in talks with another wVDS team and we full expect him to be around in 2012.
As a final note, to ensure Team Lady Marmottes will have their 2012 racing license renewed we have made our required payment of one pair of cow slippers to wVDS president Jens.
+1
by Willj on Oct 11, 2011 2:22 PM EDT reply actions 7 recs
Hahahaha, so perfect! Rec-d!
Aka Pigeons!
by Sarah Connolly on Oct 11, 2011 2:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Chapeau!
Team Lady Moos, eh? Time to start collecting little tiny cows…
It would be better to get the important stuff out of the way first. Such as: will your riders still wear scarves next year?--Gerard Vroomen
I am reminded
on a daily basis that Podium Cafe is the single best thing on the web. Thanks to Majope and Will for their genius and to Gavia and Chris for giving it a place to flourish. Really, it’s going to be a long time before anyone can top this one.
by bdr on Oct 11, 2011 3:41 PM EDT reply actions 6 recs
And it is further testimony to the support the cafe gives womens cycling!
We don’t pay you enough either majope! I vote for a 100% increase, effective immediately.
Yup, chuck a couple more Marmies on the Barbie,
as they say
Hm
right next to the nutria?
De cross gaat out that door.
by Chris Fontecchio on Oct 11, 2011 6:52 PM EDT up reply actions
great post...!!! loved....!!
Still laughing
Help PdC Club in STRAVA...
More then 800.000 meters guys..!Will update from here.
Who is going to take the 22 spot in the team?
Who is going to take the 32 in the Club?
by pablo777 on Oct 11, 2011 3:49 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Dear Majope,
Please let me know if you have any more of those great Team Lady Marmotte sweaters in stock. Currently your web site says that the only size still available is xxxxxxxSmall . I am bigger.
Love,
Will
+1
Great signature - You are always guaranteed to have someone agree with you.
by JustJoshinYa on Oct 11, 2011 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions
I was told there'd be no math.
It would be better to get the important stuff out of the way first. Such as: will your riders still wear scarves next year?--Gerard Vroomen
Do they give Pulitzer Prize for the Internet post?
No? How about Golden \o/ We have a winner!
"I love bike races warm up, warm down, cobbles mountains or flats."
perezbike
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I've read it about 4 times now
its just great. My current favourite bit is the framed photo of Will.
I was told there'd be no math.
A piece of art from his collection.
Yeah, okay. That might be a little OCD.
It would be better to get the important stuff out of the way first. Such as: will your riders still wear scarves next year?--Gerard Vroomen
Oh it's the detail that makes this so brilliant
And now I’m wondering if you made a special batch of mini donuts.
Don't be silly.
Barbie makes the doughnuts.
It would be better to get the important stuff out of the way first. Such as: will your riders still wear scarves next year?--Gerard Vroomen
I'm sure Jens will have some more informed comments on her choice of cookware
but deep frying in a Le Creuset? I’d hate to share her blanquette.
Well she is, er, blonde
I do like that she cooks with wine though and I didn’t know ther was such a thing as a donut cutter!
I was told there'd be no math.
Oh my word!
Every time I think you’ve reached the pinnacles of fabulosity, you take it even higher!
Aka Pigeons!
by Sarah Connolly on Oct 13, 2011 5:36 AM EDT up reply actions
Just wonderful majope. I'm still giggling...and Will your reply was so apt :)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I can't stop laughing - Lady Marmottes please come back next year
"These are my principles and if you don't like them....well I have others." Groucho Marx
Is Leenos about to slap that lady?
Join PodiumCafe on Strava and don't forget to enter the KOM-competition
Let's make PdC the climbiest club on the planet!
Bahahahahahaha! You know I love anything marmotte related but this is so damn funny!
I’m pleased to see the marmottes have been treated well. I was slightly worried about what you might do to them. And I LOVE dancing Leenooos. So realistic :)
It's pronounced "Int-CHOW-stie"
Oh Albertina, you mean you were worried about them because you know what YOU'D do to them!
Is it cold enough for the marmotte-fur hat yet?
Aka Pigeons!
by Sarah Connolly on Oct 12, 2011 9:14 AM EDT up reply actions
You know full well there are no tiny paws sticking out of my FAKE fur hat.
You even tried it on! My marmottes live a blissful life in a beautifully appointed burrow in my back garden.
It's pronounced "Int-CHOW-stie"
Well it was their choice to emigrate to England.
They still have property on Alpe d’Huez if they feel the need to get a mountain fix.
It's pronounced "Int-CHOW-stie"
those poor poor marmottes
having to drink busch beer – but excellent integration of their slogan, which is now stuck in my head
and dancing leenoos is awesome
Fantastic work.
I will also think of Leenooos just like this.
Why is everybody carrying on so?
(you’d think something odd was going on around here)
"It's a lovely thing, feeling that momentum. If you're lucky, it's also about grace." Tim Winton
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