Now, not just "Yard" piddling but piddling of all kinds.
Archive for January, 2008
Sunday, January 27th, 2008
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| I was looking forward to a medium-paced, somewhat-long ride today on the trace. The temperature had been predicted to be in the 60’s, which it was. I really needed a ride, physically and mentally. I am about 70 miles behind the straight-line projection of 2500 miles for the year. But instead of a bike I got to ride this microwave up the wall, holding and pushing with one arm and screwing it to the top shelf with the other.
I went to make popcorn last night and all I got was arcs and sparks. Since there is no way we can go a day without a microwave we were off to Lowes this morning for a replacement. I don’t know which was more tiring, taking the old one down or putting the new one up. Had to drill all new holes of course and put up a new mounting bracket. My arms were so tired I could hardly lift them. Well, if my need was for exercise I guess the day was a success, but I prefer it on a bike. |
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Saturday, January 26th, 2008
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Theme: "Old-fashioned", 26 January, 2008
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| Someone I met at this year’s “Ride your age” event on the Long Leaf Trace. This event is held once a year and the participants are encouraged to ride their age in kilometers (or miles). There are sponsors at each rest stop with snacks and conversation. No one is in a hurry and everyone has a great time. The above is just one of the really neat people I met. |
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Thursday, January 24th, 2008
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| And will probably will not see it again for 2 to 4 years, unless the weather continues to be hotter in the summer and colder in the winter. What’s up with that?
What’s up with that! What’s up with this? What is it that happens to old men when old women take a trip. Jeanne was gone a week, came back last night. I was in suspension; did not care to do anything. I did not ride, did not blog, did not work around the house (but did pick up after myself), and just did not care about anything. She’s back and I feel great. It was like part of me was gone. I guess part of me was.
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Saturday, January 12th, 2008
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Theme: "Skinny", 12 January, 2008
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No, No! Not me. The tires. They are really skinny and provide very low rolling resistance. I guess the 100psi pressure helps.
I wouldn’t say you could "park on a dime" but I would say "on a quarter". Here’s proof.
Just ordered, and received, spares that contain Kevlar for puncture resistance. So, where do I carry the spare? I could put one in the seat webbing but it would deform a little; probably not a problem and the tire would most likely reform with air pressure. They make foldable tires, which may not be as tough but I ‘m thinking that I should have ordered those. I would not have to run with them all the time, just home after a flat.
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| Note: I rode yesterday and afterwards my heart rate was 44 bpm and my blood pressure was low again (it was a little high during the holidays). Last Saturday I rode 24 miles and averaged 18.5 mph for the last 11. This is not good enough to brag but is good for me because I am old (65) and overweight (250 lbs) and it feels so good. |
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