Hello from lucky spins

[lucky spins]

:grin:I am finally getting around to joining the forum and introducing myself. I was recently re-certified with Schwinn, I was originally cert. by Mad Dogg 10 years ago. I took a few years off and have since become a full time mom (now part time spin instructor) to my son -T.C. age 5 and daughter- Leah age 3! (YEAH!) I used to live in Philly and was "lucky" to be riding distance to Fairmont Park where my husband and I loved to mountain bike. We moved to MD and bought our first "official" road bikes a few years back and we are hooked.( he is a bit obsessed- but in a good way- he is a kick butt climber!) Spinning has had such a fantastic impact on my life and I love it! I share the constant search and thrill of music, thanks to my i-pod I can listen to my music! I am also "lucky" to know Abby, she was an inspiration for me to get re-certified- thank you Abby! You are such an informative bunch and I look forward to hopefully sharing as well. Thanks!

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You ROCK Girlfriend!!!!!! I am soooo glad you decided to post.:cool: I am so very lucky to have you as part of my circle of friends!

Ride On!!!!!!!:D

[Pink]

Welcome! Any friend of Abby's is an instant friend to the rest of us. I'm glad you took the plunge and started posting. Don't be shy! I'm a Philly girl -- born & bred -- and Fairmount Park is a jewel. Lemon Hill! Can't wait to get to know you better. :)

[abby_b_fit]

Welcome! Any friend of Abby's is an instant friend to the rest of us. I'm glad to took the plunge and started posting. Don't be shy! I'm a Philly girl -- born & bred -- and Fairmount Park is a jewel. Lemon Hill! Can't wait to get to know you better. :)

You are the best Pink!!! You guys are gonna' love my girl "L" for sure!

I AM CRAVING A CHEESE STEAK RIGHT ABOUT NOW!!

I'm feelin' a bit home sick right about now.

---A

[Pink]

You are the best Pink!!! You guys are gonna' love my girl "L" for sure!

I AM CRAVING A CHEESE STEAK RIGHT ABOUT NOW!!

I'm feelin' a bit home sick right about now.

---A

Hmmmm, I haven't had one in months. Maybe this week...

Abby, was Rita's Water Ice in business back when you were here? That's our summer obsession. My gf from NY laughs when I mention it, saying that "Water Ice" is a bit redundant. LOL, until she called my attention to that, it never crossed my mind as odd. It's always been water ice! :roll:

[abby_b_fit]

Hmmmm, I haven't had one in months. Maybe this week...

Abby, was Rita's Water Ice in business back when you were here? That's our summer obsession. My gf from NY laughs when I mention it, saying that "Water Ice" is a bit redundant. LOL, until she called my attention to that, it never crossed my mind as odd. It's always been water ice! :roll:

I don't remember Rita's back then, but there was always a "Water ice" truck that came down the street. Soft pretzels and Water Ice. Chocolate Cherry was my favorite and then cherry vanilla. Gosh, those were the days.:) Or, do you remember Levit's hot dogs? My dad used to take us there on the weekend get a hot dog (he would have them put a fishcake on his:o) and play in the park. "Summer Time" in Philly, nothin' like it. Goin' down the shore and just havin' fun!

--A

[abby_b_fit]

Hmmmm, I haven't had one in months. Maybe this week...

Abby, was Rita's Water Ice in business back when you were here? That's our summer obsession. My gf from NY laughs when I mention it, saying that "Water Ice" is a bit redundant. LOL, until she called my attention to that, it never crossed my mind as odd. It's always been water ice! :roll:

Oh, I've had the redundancy brought to my attention too, but it will always be WATER ICE to me.

---A:D

[lucky spins]

The soft pretzel always gets overlooked- that is my Philly food favorite- and I gross people out, but I love it with ketchup:D. Thanks for the warm welcome Abby and Pink!

[Pink]

I don't remember Rita's back then, but there was always a "Water ice" truck that came down the street. Soft pretzels and Water Ice. Chocolate Cherry was my favorite and then cherry vanilla. Gosh, those were the days.:) Or, do you remember Levit's hot dogs? My dad used to take us there on the weekend get a hot dog (he would have them put a fishcake on his:o) and play in the park. "Summer Time" in Philly, nothin' like it. Goin' down the shore and just havin' fun!

--A

Oh, geez, I forgot about Levit's. Don't remember ever going there but I know the name. I was probably the only kid growing up in the 60's that wouldn't touch a hot dog. Rita's is probably about 20 years old. Started as a family business out of Bensalem. They usher in the start of warm weather by giving out free water ice the first day of spring. It's a tradition to stand in lines, a city block long, to get your free water ice, wasting an hour but saving a buck. Silly, but fun, as you reconnect with people who have been holed away all winter.

[abby_b_fit]

The soft pretzel always gets overlooked- that is my Philly food favorite- and I gross people out, but I love it with ketchup:D. Thanks for the warm welcome Abby and Pink!

KETCHUP! I might have to give it a try. Who would have thought?

---A

[Pink]

[quote=lucky spins;92265]The soft pretzel always gets overlooked- that is my Philly food favorite- and I gross people out, but I love it with ketchup:D. [quote]

OK, now that's a first! Can't say I'm anxious to try it. My family puts salt on watermelon. I never realized it was unusual until I was about 20. I now think it's gross. Well, yesterday I had a big BBQ here -- family & friends. I served watermelon and my family grabs the salt shaker. Friends were fascinated and started sprinkling salt on their watermelon. Tonight Mr. P had watermelon and put salt on it, says he really likes it. OH NO, the craziness spreads!

[abby_b_fit]

Oh, geez, I forgot about Levit's. Don't remember ever going there but I know the name. I was probably the only kid growing up in the 60's that wouldn't touch a hot dog. Rita's is probably about 20 years old. Started as a family business out of Bensalem. They usher in the start of warm weather by giving out free water ice the first day of spring. It's a tradition to stand in lines, a city block long, to get your free water ice, wasting an hour but saving a buck. Silly, but fun, as you reconnect with people who have been holed away all winter.

We've been in DC since 76' so Rita's was after me. But we've got one right up the street from me now.:D

---A

[abby_b_fit]

[quote=lucky spins;92265]The soft pretzel always gets overlooked- that is my Philly food favorite- and I gross people out, but I love it with ketchup:D. [quote]

OK, now that's a first! Can't say I'm anxious to try it. My family puts salt on watermelon. I never realized it was unusual until I was about 20. I now think it's gross. Well, yesterday I had a big BBQ here -- family & friends. I served watermelon and my family grabs the salt shaker. Friends were fascinated and started sprinkling salt on their watermelon. Tonight Mr. P had watermelon and put salt on it, says he really likes it. OH NO, the craziness spreads!

They salt the cantaloupe in my house. Yuck:p

---A

[Pink]

[quote=Pink;92268][quote=lucky spins;92265]The soft pretzel always gets overlooked- that is my Philly food favorite- and I gross people out, but I love it with ketchup:D.

They salt the cantaloupe in my house. Yuck:p

---A

Yes, that too! What's wrong with these people? :D

[NJspin]

But what do you put on your Scrapple Ladies?

[Pink]

But what do you put on your Scrapple Ladies?

Scrapple? Certain things are just down-right WRONG.

[like2bike]

Welcome Lucky! It's great that you've joined the party--thank you for introducing yourself! It's good to know you, and just as Ms. Pink said, any friend of our deal Abby's is an instant friend to all--we love our Abby!

Jump in and post away when you feel the desire. Post anything! Your thoughts, your worries, your wonders: doesn't matter. We are all here for the same reason--to have fun! :) Again, WELCOME!

[megale3]

Hello Lucky any friend of Abbys is a friend of mine. Are you one of her Saturday morning crowd too? Who did you take your Schwinn Orientation with?
Meg

[Moonsavvy]

Welcome Lucky, hope to see you around.

[lucky spins]

You are such a great group! I certified in Owings Mill, MD with Christine D'Ercole(sp?) from NY. She was fantastic, very inspiring. It was certainly different from 10 years ago, alot more emphasis on safety and creating a fluid ride.

[abby_b_fit]

But what do you put on your Scrapple Ladies?

YIKES! I'm with Pink on this one!

---A

[abby_b_fit]

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Yes, that too! What's wrong with these people? :D

I don't know! We must be the black sheep's;)

---A