Re: [CR]Winston Churchill's quote / word of the day!

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Date: Thu, 16 Jun 2005 23:05:42 -0400
To: <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
From: "James G Allen" <jgallen@lexairinc.com>
Subject: Re: [CR]Winston Churchill's quote / word of the day!
In-Reply-To: <s2b19666.094@inet_gw.noc.co.ba.md.us>
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Sorry Dan,

Maryland is beautiful but everyone knows that central Kentucky is the heart of horse country and the home to exquisitely picturesque rides. But leave your straight blocks at home and practice your friction shifting because you'll be using a lot of gears around here.

George Allen (Mr. 52/41 and 13/26) Lexington (home of all the major horse farms) Ky

At 03:09 PM 6/16/2005, Daniel Artley wrote:
>That was me and I got the quote from a horse fancier who had it framed and
>hanging in the powder room (loo for those across the pond). Apparently
>bottom heavy and all, he was quite the equestrian. The quote just seems
>so appropriate to those with our "PASSION!!!!!!!" for cycling.
>
>Dan Artley in Parkton, MD, the heart of pretty horse country and beautiful
>biking! (that's a plug for my vintage ride next month)
>
> >>> "Lewis Ting" <lewisting@comcast.net> 06/16/05 12:19 PM >>>
>
>Someone on the list quoted: "No Hour of Life Is Lost That Is Spent In
>The
>Saddle"
>--Winston Churchill"
>
>I have to wonder whether his use of 'saddle' isn't metaphorical? I know
>he
>probably didn't mean riding a horse as I think Sir Winston was a tad
>bottom
>heavy. Perhaps one of our English brethrens can enlighten us on the
>phrase
>"in the saddle" and the context.
>
>A bit off-topic I know, but perhaps a respite from serious
>velo-connoisseurship, and a feeble attempt to participate.
>
>Lewis Ting
>Chicago, Illinois