Its time for a D

D is for Deutschland! That's where I'm heading. I'll be seeing Edna, one of the original vets of this surgery, and my angel! See you all when I return. I'll be struggling a little bit with my childhood memories since I got large when I grew up in Germany. I remember hitting the kiosk almost every day (bags of gummy bears). Ah, the memories. They shouldn't last long, in fact I think there already gone. D is for desire, demanding, and dumb. You need to go after your new life with the desire to succeed, to excel and do great things. You need to demand much more from yourself than you ever have, and you need to stop making dumb choices. Demanding> I'll be doing the YWCA Race against Racism on Saturday, a 25/50 mile MS-Mason/Dixon ride on Sunday, and then flying to Deutschland on Monday. My brother (an amazing cyclist and RNY patient) will be leading the pack on Sunday.

Rob, You have a safe and fun trip. Tell Edna I said hello. I always love reading your stuff....so inspirational! Glad you are here! Debbie

Rob...have an amazing weekend with all your races and rides and enjoy every minute of your trip. What a wonderful opportunity. We miss seeing your smiling face and wonderful advice on these boards. Get back on when you are home and give us all the detail. Safe Journey, Ellen

Rob, have a wonderful trip to Germany, we will miss you. Deanna