Its hard to believe I've been in the Oshawa area for 10 years this year. Barry and I went home to Almonte on the weekend to celebrate his birthday at the Sens vs. Leafs game. We visited my good friend Patty in Pakenham and spent the afternoon in Almonte. I always get excited about going home but I'm so disappointed afterward. I guess I'm homesick for what was there but I have been away for so long the community has changed. No longer can I walk up street and see people I know. My heart will always long for Almonte and my childhood memories but Oshawa is home now.
Oshawa has opened so many doors, doors that I would never have considered. This crazy world of triathlon being one. It was only when I moved this way that I decided to take that leap and become physically active. Actually Barry helped make that happen. I have met so many great people through this sport.
Elaine is one of those people. Elaine has decided to move with her job out west. I'm so excited for the new memories and new possibilities this change with bring for her. Elaine was one of the first people to speak to me in bike class and ask what race am I training for. This was before I considered this crazy sport. Always cheerful, encouraging and a teacher who shared a wealth of knowledge with a newbie. It won't the be same without Elaine but I wish her happiness and all her dreams come true.
Liz
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