Vassalboro Ride Switched from Saturday to SUNDAY

Hello Everyone, due to unfavorable weather forecasts for Saturday, tomorrow's scheduled ride in Vassalboro has been rescheduled for SUNDAY instead. If you have forwarded the original ride info to others, please let them know of the changes. Thank you, and see you Sunday! Sunday, May 31 - VASSALBORO "Velo Vassalboro" - a scenic tour around the China Lake region START: 9:00am at the parking lot at the end of Arrowhead Drive next to the Natanis Golf Course off of Webber Pond Road heading north. (Not to be confused with Fairway Drive. Use Barrows Road on your GPS and it is the next road on the left after that.) Please park at the end of the road, beyond the garages in the large dirt parking lot after the condo buildings. DISTANCE: approx. 33 miles TERRAIN: Moderate to Hilly HIGHLIGHTS: Views of China Lake and Webber Pond, gentleman farms and country homes along the Neck Road. LEADER: David Lipman, dlipman@lipmankatz.com LINK TO RIDE MAP: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/290344826 For more information on the Kennebec Valley Bicycle Club, contact Jim Merrick at 293-3784, hjmerrick@gmail.com, or check out our club blog, "Posted Roads" at http://postedroads.blogspot.com, or keep up to date via our Facebook page.

Vassaboro Isn't Hassleboro

The weather turned a bit cooler for our ride last Saturday in Winslow, but we had nice bright sunshine and a fine turnout. Our thanks to Tom for leading the ride and to all who turned out! This Saturday we will return to Vassalboro for another popular ride taking us around Webber Pond and China Lake. Hope to see you Saturday! Saturday, May 30 - VASSALBORO "Velo Vassalboro" - a scenic tour around the China Lake region START: 9:00am at the parking lot at the end of Arrowhead Drive next to the Natanis Golf Course off of Webber Pond Road heading north. (Not to be confused with Fairway Drive. Use Barrows Road on your GPS and it is the next road on the left after that.) Please park at the end of the road, beyond the garages in the large dirt parking lot after the condo buildings. DISTANCE: approx. 33 miles TERRAIN: Moderate to Hilly HIGHLIGHTS: Views of China Lake and Webber Pond, gentleman farms and country homes along the Neck Road. LEADER: David Lipman, dlipman@lipmankatz.com LINK TO RIDE MAP: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/290344826 For more information on the Kennebec Valley Bicycle Club, contact Jim Merrick at 293-3784, hjmerrick@gmail.com, or check out our club blog, "Posted Roads" at http://postedroads.blogspot.com, or keep up to date via our Facebook page.

Down to Vassalboro

The weather for Saturday looks favorable for an April ride in Vassalboro, and Paul has offered to lead a KVBC ride starting from the Vassalboro Community School. Here's your chance to get some early group riding in! Please note the 10:30am start. Hope to see you Saturday! Saturday, April 4 - VASSALBORO "Vassalboro Downs" - an early spring tour through the Vassalboro countryside START: 10:30am at the Vassalboro Community School at the junction of Webber Pond Road and Bog Road in Vassalboro DISTANCE: 23 miles TERRAIN: moderately hilly HIGHLIGHTS: great cycling roads past farms, golf courses, rivers and streams LEADER: Paul Mitnik, pjmejm@gmail.com LINK TO ROUTE MAP: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/444385216

Vassal Velo

We had a cool, somewhat blustery day for our ride from Jay on Sunday. The sun did peak out from the clouds from time to time, and the wind kept most of the bugs at bay. Plus, we had a nice tailwind for parts of the route! This Sunday we will kick off the month of June with one of our club favorites, the "Velo Vassalboro" ride. Due to some scheduling conflicts there will be no post-ride gathering as in years past, but the ride itself is not to be missed! Hope you can join us Sunday! Sunday, June 1 - VASSALBORO "Velo Vassalboro" - a scenic tour around the China Lake region START: 9:00am at the parking lot at the end of Arrowhead Drive next to the Natanis Golf Course off of Webber Pond Road heading north. (Not to be confused with Fairway Drive. Use Barrows Road on your GPS and it is the next road on the left after that.) Please park at the end of the road, beyond the garages in the large dirt parking lot after the condo buildings. DISTANCE: approx. 33 miles TERRAIN: Moderate to Hilly HIGHLIGHTS: Views of China Lake and Webber Pond, gentleman farms and country homes along the Neck Road. LEADER: David Lipman, dlipman@lipmankatz.com LINK TO RIDE MAP: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/36421718 For more information on the Kennebec Valley Bicycle Club, contact Jim Merrick at 293-3784, hjmerrick@gmail.com, or check out our club blog, "Posted Roads" at http://postedroads.blogspot.com, or keep up to date via our Facebook page.

In Pratt We Trust

Believe it or not, it's time to kick off the KVBC's pre-season rides!  This Saturday we hope to have a short ride in Vassalboro to celebrate the birth of Charles E. Pratt (on March 13, 1845 in Vassalboro) a prominent, influential cyclist and son of a Quaker minister in East Vassalboro. More on Pratt here: POSTED ROADS: Happy Birthday, Charles E. Pratt!  Saturday's weather forecast looks pretty nice, for March, with temperatures reaching 50, so we'll see if we can't get a short group ride in with Spring less than a week away!

Sunday, March 12 - VASSALBORO

"Pratt's Birthday Ride" - a ride around Vassalboro to celebrate the birthday of Charles E. Pratt, an early cycling visionary and "Father of the League of American Wheelmen."

START: 11:00 am at the Vassalboro Town Office Building, 682 Main Street (Rt. 32) in Vassalboro.

DISTANCE: 16 miles.

TERRAIN: flat to rolling

HIGHLIGHTS: a pre-Spring ride along some fine back roads in Vassalboro.

LEADER: Jim Merrick, hjmerrick@gmail.com, 293-3784

LINK to ROUTE MAP: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38733279

 

Summer in Vassalboro

We had some splendid weather for our ride from Mount Vernon on Saturday.  There was some nice new pavement (made all the sweeter by stretches of old pavement), some great hilltop views, and the run along the Chesterville Esker was, as always, a treat.  This Saturday we will look for some respite from the heat wave midweek as we set out on the tour of the backroads of Vassalboro.  Hope you can join us!

Saturday, June 22 - WINSLOW

"Tour de Vassalboro" - a summertime exploration of the backroads from Winslow to Vassalboro and back

START: 9:00 am at the Winslow VFW, 175 Veteran Drive, about a quarter-mile off Rt. 32 just south of the junction of Rt.s 32 & 137.

DISTANCE: 27 miles

TERRAIN: rolling with hills & valleys

HIGHLIGHTS: smooth pavement on back roads with river & lakeside views to usher in the start to summer

LEADER: Steve Hall, ridehills@gmail.com

LINK TO ROUTE MAP: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/120644308

Vassalboro Rambling

 

We had outstanding weather and a great turnout for our ride from Winslow on Saturday.  It was great to ride with some old friends again and to kick off the holiday weekend.  Many thanks to Tom for leading us on another fine ride!  This coming Sunday we will explore some more fine roads around Vassalboro, topped off by a post-ride lunch at the ride leaders' house.  If you plan to join us for lunch please RSVP to Laura at laura.lipman@roadrunner.com so she can get a head count, thank you!  Hope to see you Sunday!

Sunday, June 2 - VASSALBORO

"Velo Vassalboro" - a scenic tour around the China Lake region

START:  9:00am at the home of David and Laura Lipman. Condo is after Natanis Golf Course on ARROWHEAD DRIVE off of Webber Pond Road heading north. (Not to be confused with Fairway Drive. Use Barrows Road on your GPS and we are the next road on the  left after that.)  Please park at the end of the road, beyond the garages in the large dirt parking lot after the condo buildings.

DISTANCE: approx. 33 miles

TERRAIN:  Moderate to Hilly

HIGHLIGHTS: Views of China Lake and Webber Pond, gentleman farms and country homes along the Neck Road. Stay afterwards for a light lunch and to socialize with fellow bikers.  Please RVSP to laura.lipman@roadrunner.com so Laura can get an idea of how many will be staying for lunch.

LEADER:  David Lipman, dlipman@lipmankatz.com

LINK TO RIDE MAP: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/36421718

For more information on the Kennebec Valley Bicycle Club, contact Jim Merrick at 293-3784, hjmerrick@gmail.com, or check out our club blog, "Posted Roads" at http://postedroads.blogspot.com, or keep up to date via our Facebook page.

Don't Get Lost on Labor Day

We had a great turnout for Sunday's ride from Readfield.  We managed to avoid any localized showers, although we did have a few sprinkles and wet roads glistening in the bright sunshine, plus a stop at the Kents Hill bakery.  Kudos to all who turned out.  This Saturday we kick off the month of September with a new ride from Winslow as we ride into Autumn.  Mayhap you can join us?  See you Saturday!

Saturday, September 2 - WINSLOW

"Love's Labor Day Lost" - a not necessarily laborious backroads tour from Winslow to Vassalboro and back

START: 9:00 am at the Winslow VFW, 175 Veteran Drive, about a quarter-mile off Rt. 32 just south of the junction of Rt.s 32 & 137.

DISTANCE: 27 miles

TERRAIN: rolling with hills & valleys

HIGHLIGHTS: smooth pavement on back roads with river & lakeside views to start a long weekend

LEADER: Steve Hall, ridehills@gmail.com

LINK TO ROUTE MAP: https://ridewithgps.com/trips/120644308 

Velo Vassilous

 We had another fine ride Saturday from Chesterville. The rains held off and it was breezy enough to keep (most of) the bugs at bay.  Many thanks to John for leading and providing post-ride snacks which were much appreciated!  This coming Sunday will feature one of our club favorite tours around Vassalboro and China Lake, followed by a post-ride lunch graciously offered by the Lipmans.  Please let Laura know (contact below) if you plan to attend, and we'll see you on Sunday!

Sunday, May 28 - VASSALBORO

"Velo Vassalboro" - a scenic tour around the China Lake region

START:  9:00am at the home of David and Laura Lipman. Condo is after Natanis Golf Course on ARROWHEAD DRIVE off of Webber Pond Road heading north. (Not to be confused with Fairway Drive. Use Barrows Road on your GPS and we are the next road on the  left after that.)  Please park at the end of the road, beyond the garages in the large dirt parking lot after the condo buildings.

DISTANCE: approx. 33 miles

TERRAIN:  Moderate to Hilly

HIGHLIGHTS: Views of China Lake and Webber Pond, gentleman farms and country homes along the Neck Road. Stay afterwards for a light lunch and to socialize with fellow bikers.  Please RVSP to laura.lipman@roadrunner.com so Laura can get an idea of how many will be staying for lunch.

LEADER:  David Lipman, dlipman@lipmankatz.com

LINK TO RIDE MAP: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/36421718

For more information on the Kennebec Valley Bicycle Club, contact Jim Merrick at 293-3784, hjmerrick@gmail.com, or check out our club blog, "Posted Roads" at http://postedroads.blogspot.com, or keep up to date via our Facebook page.

All the Lakes in China

 

May has arrived with some much warmer weather, and we had a fine ride on Sunday from Jay to Livermore & Canton. The combination of clouds and winds made it feel cooler than forecast at times, but by the ride's end the thermometer was at 75 degrees.  Here's hoping for similar weather for Saturday's ride around China Lake.  Hope to see you then!

Saturday, May 13 - NORTH VASSALBORO

"Round About China Lake" - a bucolic tour around China Lake through Vassalboro & China.

START: 9:00 am at the North Vassalboro Town Office, 682 Main Street, Rt. 32.

DISTANCE: 25 miles.

TERRAIN: rolling with some hills.

HIGHLIGHTS: some delightful back roads and lakeside views with hidden histories.

LEADER: Jeanine Libby, jjlibby13@roadrunner.com

LINK to ROUTE MAP: https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/4348780987

Happy Birthday to Charles E. Pratt!

 We had an excellent ride planning meeting in Waterville on Wednesday, and we will be putting the finishing touches on the KVBC calendar shortly.  Many thanks to the folks who attended the meeting and those who offered to lead rides.  Believe it or not, it's time to kick off the KVBC's pre-season rides!  We've long wanted to have a short ride in Vassalboro to celebrate the birth of Charles E. Pratt (on March 13, 1845 in Vassalboro) a prominent, influential cyclist and son of a Quaker minister in East Vassalboro. More on Pratt here: POSTED ROADS: Happy Birthday, Charles E. Pratt!  Sunday's weather forecast looks very nice, for March, with bright sun and temperatures in the 40s, so we'll see if we can't get a short group ride in with Spring just a week away!  Don't forget to turn your clocks ahead an hour, as we will be on Daylight Savings Time on Sunday.

Sunday, March 12 - VASSALBORO

"Pratt's Birthday Ride" - a ride around Vassalboro to celebrate the birthday of Charles E. Pratt, an early cycling visionary and "Father of the League of American Wheelmen."

START: 10:30 am (Daylight Savings Time) at the Vassalboro Town Office Building, 682 Main Street (Rt. 32) in Vassalboro.

DISTANCE: 16 miles.

TERRAIN: flat to rolling

HIGHLIGHTS: a pre-Spring ride along some fine back roads in Vassalboro.

LEADER: Jim Merrick, hjmerrick@gmail.com, 293-3784

LINK to ROUTE MAP: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/38733279

The Vassals Will Velo

The KVBC ride Sunday was much cooler than the previous week, thanks to overcast skies that kept the heat down. An intrepid group of riders kept moving to avoid ravenous insects, especially on the three (or four) significant climbs on the route. Many thanks to John for leading so soon after knee surgery. At the ride's end we were treated to welcome coffee, muffins and snacks by our hosts. Thank you from all of us! 

This Sunday we will return to Vassalboro for a ride around one of our club's favorite areas. Please note that there will be a post-ride luncheon at the ride leaders' so an RSVP (as detailed below) to let them get a head count would be much appreciated. Hope you can join us!

Sunday, May 29 - VASSALBORO

"Velo Vassalboro" - a scenic tour around the China Lake region

START:  9am  at the home of David and Laura Lipman.  Condo is after Natanis Golf Course on ARROWHEAD DRIVE off of Webber Pond Road heading north. (Not to be confused with Fairway Drive. Use Barrows Road on your GPS and we are the next road on the  left after that)  Please park at the end of the road, beyond the garages in the large dirt parking lot after the condo buildings.

DISTANCE: approx. 19 or 31 miles

TERRAIN:  Moderate to Hilly

HIGHLIGHTS: Views of China Lake and Webber Pond,  gentleman farms and country homes along the Neck Road.   Stay afterwards for a light lunch and to socialize with fellow bikers.  Please RVSP to laura.lipman@roadrunner.com so Laura can get an idea of how many will be staying for lunch.

LEADER:  David Lipman, dlipman@lipmankatz.com

LINK TO RIDE MAP: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/36421718

For more information on the Kennebec Valley Bicycle Club, contact Jim Merrick at 293-3784, hjmerrick@gmail.com, or check out our club blog, "Posted Roads" at http://postedroads.blogspot.com,   

China is Finah.

 We had a fine ride last Saturday over the Colby Loop. The morning started out blustery and rather chilly, with wind chills in the low 30s that felt even lower. We warmed up quite a bit on the outbound section, climbing some good hills in the sunshine, and adding some stiff headwinds in the bargain. The day warmed up and we had some great tailwinds on the return route. Many thanks to Duncan for leading! This Sunday we will venture out on a classic ride around China Lake for Mothers' Day, and hopefully we will have delightful early May riding conditions (pre-Black Flies). Hope you can join us!

Sunday, May 8 - NORTH VASSALBORO

"Round About China Lake" - a bucolic tour around China Lake through Vassalboro & China.

START: 9:00 am at the North Vassalboro Town Office, 682 Main Street, Rt. 32.

DISTANCE: 25 miles.

TERRAIN: rolling with some hills.

HIGHLIGHTS: some delightful back roads and lakeside views with hidden histories.

LEADER: Jeanine Libby, jjlibby13@roadrunner.com

LINK to ROUTE MAP: https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/4348780987

Velo and Lunch

We once again had gorgeous weather for our ride in Jefferson on Sunday. There were sections of new pavement, lakeside views and verdant landscapes on a newly revised route that was top notch. Add in an ice cream stop at the end and it was a day well spent! Many thanks to Bryan and Holly for leading, and to all the riders and newcomers who turned out. This Saturday we will return to Vassalboro for a ride around one of our club's favorite areas. Please note that there will be a post-ride luncheon at the ride leaders' so an RSVP (as detailed below) to let them get a head count would be much appreciated. Hope you can join us! Saturday, June 19 - VASSALBORO "Velo Vassalboro" - a scenic tour around the China Lake region START: 9am at the home of David and Laura Lipman. Condo is after Natanis Golf Course on ARROWHEAD DRIVE off of Webber Pond Road heading north. (Not to be confused with Fairway Drive. Use Barrows Road on your GPS and we are the next road on the left after that) Please park at the end of the road, beyond the garages in the large dirt parking lot after the condo buildings. DISTANCE: approx. 19 or 31 miles TERRAIN: Moderate to Hilly HIGHLIGHTS: Views of China Lake and Webber Pond, gentleman farms and country homes along the Neck Road. Stay afterwards for a light lunch and to socialize with fellow bikers. Please RVSP to laura.lipman@roadrunner.com so Laura can get an idea of how many will be staying for lunch. LEADER: David Lipman, dlipman@lipmankatz.com LINK TO RIDE MAP (2015): http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=6796302 For more information on the Kennebec Valley Bicycle Club, contact Jim Merrick at 293-3784, hjmerrick@gmail.com, or check out our club blog, "Posted Roads" at http://postedroads.blogspot.com, or keep up to date via our Facebook page.

Boros and Burros

We had another fine turnout on Father's Day in Mount Vernon for our first official ride of the summer.  The weather was hot, but mitigated by cooling shades lakeside, and on some fine descents.  This Sunday we have a new ride in Vassalboro to substitute for the annual event in Greenville that was postponed this year.  We are still observing social distancing and we strongly recommend riders bring and use masks when close together, spread out on the road, and please stay home if you are feeling sick.  Cycling is great medicine, so long as you take precautions.  Hope to see you Sunday! 

Sunday, June 28 - VASSALBORO

"The Five Boros of Vassalboro" - a thoroughly enjoyable tour of the boroughs of Vassalborough

START: 9:00 am at the Vassalboro Town Office Building, 642 Main Street (Rt. 32) in Vassalboro.

DISTANCE: approx. 30 miles.

TERRAIN: flat to rolling

HIGHLIGHTS: scenic summertime views east of the Kennebec over some fine back roads in Vassalboro.

LEADER: Jeanine Libby, jjlibby13@roadrunner.com.  

Back to Vassalboro

We had a fine ride around the Colby Loop on Saturday. There were 15 of us, so we broke into two riding groups, and the weather and the roads were better than expected.  Many thanks to Duncan, who was leading his first KVBC ride, although hardly anyone would've noticed.  This Saturday we have rescheduled one of our favorite club rides in Vassalboro.  We are permitted to ride in larger numbers, but pandemic protocols are still in effect.  Maintain social distancing, bring a mask for use in close quarters, and do not attend if you are feeling sick or have recently been in contact with anyone who has. There will be an opportunity for distant socializing outside after the ride - please bring a lawn chair and your own beverages.  Hope to see you behind your mask Saturday!

Saturday, June 6th- VASSALBORO

"Velo Vassalboro" -  a scenic tour around the China Lake region

START:  9 am  at the home of David and Laura Lipman.  Condo is after Natanis Golf Course on ARROWHEAD DRIVE off of Webber Pond Road heading north. (Not to be confused with Fairway Drive. Use Barrows Road on your GPS and we are the next road on the  left after that)  Please park wide apart after the garages in the large dirt parking lot after the condo buildings.

DISTANCE: approx. 18 or 31 miles, with 1,200 or 2,000 feet of climbing respectively

TERRAIN:  Moderate to Hilly

HIGHLIGHTS: Views of China Lake and Webber Pond,  gentleman farms and country homes along the Neck Road.  If desired, stay afterwards to socialize (distantly) with fellow bikers over light snacks.  Please bring a lawn chair and your own beverages.

LEADER:  David Lipman, dlipman@lipmankatz.com

LINK to ROUTE MAP (2018): https://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=7254750

Mind the Gap

We had another fine ride last Saturday out of Jay under clear blue skies.  Traffic was fairly light, temperatures cool, air quality excellent, and there was an abundance of spring flowers and greenery.  We did have some relentless head winds and some tire trouble on some rough spots, but all-in-all, a very nice day.  This Saturday we will return to a favorite club ride in Vassalboro.  You must preregister in advance with the ride leader - groups are restricted to ten riders - and pandemic protocols are in effect.  Maintain social distancing, bring a mask for use in close quarters, and do not attend if you are feeling sick or have recently been in contact with anyone who has.  There will be an opportunity for distant socializing outside after the ride - please bring a lawn chair and your own beverages.  Hope to see you behind your mask Saturday!

Saturday, May 30th- VASSALBORO

"Velo Vassalboro a l'ecart" - ("Bike Vassalboro at a gap") a scenic tour around the China Lake region

START:  9am  at the home of David and Laura Lipman.  Condo is after Natanis Golf Course on ARROWHEAD DRIVE off of Webber Pond Road heading north. (Not to be confused with Fairway Drive. Use Barrows Road on your GPS and we are the next road on the  left after that)  Please park wide apart after the garages in the large dirt parking lot after the condo buildings. YOU MUST SIGN UP IN ADVANCE WITH THE RIDE LEADER. GROUPS ARE LIMITED TO TEN RIDERS.

DISTANCE: approx. 18 or 31 miles, with 1,200 or 2,000 feet of climbing respectively

TERRAIN:  Moderate to Hilly

HIGHLIGHTS: Views of China Lake and Webber Pond,  gentleman farms and country homes along the Neck Road.  If desired, stay afterwards to socialize (distantly) with fellow bikers over light snacks.  Please bring a lawn chair and your own beverages.

LEADER:  David Lipman, dlipman@lipmankatz.com

LINK to ROUTE MAP (2018): https://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=7254750

It's Charles E. Pratt Day!

Happy Charles E. Pratt Day! Birthday of Charles E. Pratt, one of the early founders of American Cycling and first President of the League of American Wheelmen (1880-1882), born in Vassalboro, Me. on March 13, 1845. More info: http://postedroads.blogspot.com/…/happy-birthday-charles-e-…

Round About Vassalboro

We had a fine ride last Saturday in Jay, with warm weather and some splendid scenery. Some of the roads could've been smoother, or dryer, but we had a great turn-out and a fun ride. This Saturday we will return to Vassalboro for a ride around one of our club's favorite areas. Please note that there will be a post-ride luncheon at the ride leaders' so an RSVP (as detailed below) to let them get a head count would be much appreciated. Hope you can join us!

Saturday, June 1st- VASSALBORO

"Velo Vassalboro" - a scenic tour around the China Lake region

START:  9am  at the home of David and Laura Lipman.  Condo is after Natanis Golf Course on ARROWHEAD DRIVE off of Webber Pond Road heading north. (Not to be confused with Fairway Drive. Use Barrows Road on your GPS and we are the next road on the  left after that)  Please park after the garages in the large dirt parking lot after the condo buildings.

DISTANCE: approx. 19 or 31 miles

TERRAIN:  Moderate to Hilly

HIGHLIGHTS: Views of China Lake and Webber Pond,  gentleman farms and country homes along the Neck Road.   Stay afterwards for a light lunch and to socialize with fellow bikers.  Please RVSP to laura.lipman@roadrunner.com so Laura can get an idea of how many will be staying for lunch.

LEADER:  David Lipman, dlipman@lipmankatz.com

LINK TO RIDE MAP (2015): http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=6796302

For more information on the Kennebec Valley Bicycle Club, contact Jim Merrick at 293-3784, hjmerrick@gmail.com, or check out our club blog, "Posted Roads" at http://postedroads.blogspot.com, or keep up to date via our Facebook page.

Run for your Lives - Alewives!

"Fish on a Bicycle" by Steven Gregory, 2005

"See the Alewives" - David Lipman has offered to lead a ride on Sunday afternoon, May 19 at 1:30 pm, from the Red Barn Restaurant, 455 Riverside Drive in Augusta. The ride will venture out to the Webber Pond Dam and fish ladder to view the spring run of the alewives, approx. 20 miles round trip. There will be opportunities for ice cream and other food at the ride's end. For more info, contact David at dlipman@lipmankatz.com. Thanks David!