Well hubby really got it right this time and without any hinting or anything.
He's been working like a dog and didn't have time to shop but he managed to go and get me a gym membership...hooray!
I have been secretly wanting one as I want to take some self-defense type classes. Since I haven't been riding enough lately I want the aerobic exercise plus, since I nearly got the stuff knocked out of me by a student I would like to get some self defense training. Anyway, hubby didn't even know all of this but he happened to pick the exact gift I needed and wanted.
:thumbsup:

Anyone else luck out this year?

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Very Nice! :thumbsup: Good job hubby!

John Ackley-built wheels with WI hubs and Sapim X-ray spokes. 3rd year in a row of really spiffy rings. Hubby has excellent taste in jewelry. :D

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Sigh, I've developed a hop in my rear wheel. I have a feeling a new rim/wheel might be in order. :(
Does Ackley have a website or anything?

BFWG or John Ackley (http://www.bfwg.net/BFWG/BFWG%20Home.html)

We have three sets of his primo wheels with WI hubs. He also builds for Paul and Soulcraft. I can't say enough about him as a business person as well as a builder. He listened to what petite little moi wanted for ride quality and nailed it cold.

Todd had a set of wheels built by him also.
http://forums.roadbikereview.com/showthread.php?t=72916&highlight=ackley

I think you need to treat yourself to a birthday present.

BFWG or John Ackley (http://www.bfwg.net/BFWG/BFWG%20Home.html)

We have three sets of his primo wheels with WI hubs. He also builds for Paul and Soulcraft. I can't say enough about him as a business person as well as a builder. He listened to what petite little moi wanted for ride quality and nailed it cold.

Todd had a set of wheels built by him also.
http://forums.roadbikereview.com/showthread.php?t=72916&highlight=ackley

I think you need to treat yourself to a birthday present.
Thanks for the links. Coincidentally my b-day is coming up in a couple of days. :)

Yeah, a little birdie named "profile" told me. :D

BF not hubby. I think of these things as tryouts. He still hasn’t even learned that chocolate is the most important food group. I'm starting to like this one though.
Sorry to hear about your confrontation at work. The idealism that I see so many teachers have can really be worn down by those kinds of things. I hope you have the support of your administrators. Self defense classes gave me a lot of strength and confidence. When my monthly luna rosa time comes I'm really not one to mess with now

Yea, kids these days..**snicker**
Glad to hear BFs training is coming along so well:smilewinkgrin:

the hubby got me the only thing I've wanted ever since we got married....a dog! we're picking him up today! what a good hubby.

as for cycling related things...he got a performance card and we both got REI cards, but no gear to speak of. I'm fine with that, as the doggie will be pretty expensive for a little while.

the hubby got me the only thing I've wanted ever since we got married....a dog! we're picking him up today! what a good hubby.

as for cycling related things...he got a performance card and we both got REI cards, but no gear to speak of. I'm fine with that, as the doggie will be pretty expensive for a little while.

OOOOO post a pic, post a pic! What a wonderful gift! Before we were married my hubby got me a doggie, goldie like I'd wanted all my life...that's when I knew it was love.:D
I suggest a health care plan, when priced right they can save you a lot of money.

yeah the place we got him from gave us some info on insurance and what not. might be worth it. I'll post a pic tonight if I get a chance. I have some cute ones from last night where he was just totally overwhelmed with being at our house. Cute

Here's the one I have for Chloe - it was a bank account saver when my last dog got cancer.

VPI Pet Insurance (http://www.petinsurance.com/)

Thanks for the link. I think we might wait a while, but its definately something we're interested in. Heres the link to my pup in the Lounge:

http://forums.roadbikereview.com/showthread.php?t=82459

What a handsome guy! Great dog for an active lifestyle, too. All of you should have fun with each other once he's acclimated to his new environment.