Chardonnay = not the official wine of California

Doesn't the California legislature have anything better to do than vote chardonnay as the official wine of the state? Luckily Gov. Ahnold (seven time vorld champion) vetoed the bill. Score one for the Terminator, although it's probably because he likes merlot.

Anyone (other than Downhill JB) know the official drink of Rhode Island?

Book reviews to come from Wally - stay tuned.

Wally's Rules of Cycling

Rule #1A (1 is to wear a helmet): The only people who can wear the actual or replica yellow jersey (yes, that one) are people who have actually been awarded it. All others can wear another yellow jersey (e.g. Phonak, your local club, etc.) but not the official one. The only way you get to wear the official one is by leading the Tour de France (or other event, as applicable, since other races also award a yellow jersey).

The rule simplified: unless you're Lance Armstrong, Floyd Landis (at the moment, although his rights may be revoked), George Hincapie or Greg Lemond, you CANNOT wear the official Tour de France yellow jersey (the one with the C.L. on it and perhaps a team logo) at ANY TIME if you are an American. Even if it's just at home. But particularly not on your bike.

Clear? Thanks. Wally's seen imposters wearing the yellow jersey twice in the past few weeks and it agitated this normally mild-mannered Green Monster. (Or perhaps it was the vitamins.) If you want to wear, earn it!