It's Official

I have sent in the money and have my name actually listed on the website...Hooray!
I'm boosting the training and had a meeting with some crew (my wife and sister). We are planning for crew training in Sacramento this week end and plotting to snare other innocents into a life of crew.
I seem to be cleared for "open" category of a recumbent trike and bike. The trike is for the long, slow climbs and high winds. We'll see how the plan works. Since this is my second attempt I'm trying to keep the logistics simpler, the cars smaller with more light and sound systems.
I have tried to explain why I do this. There really isn't any way to justify it to anyone who doesn't think doing hard things is its own reward.