Happy Birthday AJ

May 14, 2004 - Special day in our life!

He can look so innocent!

This is AJ's rendition of Cows. Happy Birthday!

Living

OK - thanks to Dobo I have been reading FatCyclist.com blog. I ventured there at first out of curiosity. I lost both my parents to cancer, I was the primary caretaker of both. I have also survived a round with that demon. The post from this Sunday was talking about a video they are making about their live together, their friends, etc. Jeff and I walked about our weekend - I can say this probably one of the better Mother's Day that I have had in a long time. We lived this weekend - we both trained but also did somethings out of the ordinary for us (stayed up past 9 pm on Saturday for one).

There are people who just exist each day - I don't want to do that. I want to LIVE each day. I was searching the internet today for answers on female cycling questions. One site referred me to a "Silver Shoe Club" for answers. I might be old, but I refuse to accept that cop out.

Jeff had to fix our water softener before he could ride tonight (we had a nice continuous spray of water out of one of the hoses). But he did ride, and said it was excellent. My "Wind Is My Friend" pills haven't arrived yet so I had an excellent walk today. Jeff's plans are running on Tue and I hope to get my ride in early.

Goose and Noose Spontaneous?

Anyone the knows us, we are very seldom spontaneous with our schedule. Jeff had to work saturday and then had plans to train. I planned on walking and riding early, had a shower in the afternoon and then we both were up to serve communion at Mass saturday night.

Well, somethings got done - Jeff worked, ran and rode a short very intense ride. Me - I walked and then rode. Got home and ready to leave for the shower noticed a message on the phone. Jeff had an emergency to take care of at work, so that meant a trip back to work after Mass. Not exactly on the schedule. I needed to do routine maintenance on his computer so we decided to grab dinner at Treasure Island - yummy fresh fish. During the meal, Jeff asked if we wanted to catch Craig playing with Funky G - OK but only a couple of songs - I was very tired. So we headed to Trolley Stop to surprise Craig for "only a couple of songs". Crilli also showed up for the entertainment (oh and to also watch the band). Damn - didn't know 2 songs would last until 1:30! Those songs were really long! I can't believe that we stayed the entire evening - band sound really good - had a blast watching people dance. AND, Jeff actually gave me the keys to drive home (lesson learned from Egg!)

Sunday morning I went back into the bedroom a couple of times to sure Jeff was still breathing. I won't post what time he finally got up, but I will say he had his breakfast at 11:30 (and he typically eats within 20 minutes of getting up).

We had a good time Saturday night - with the rain today, no riding for me. Jeff went to the Y to get in the water and they were closed. So he is being really nice and cleaning up our bikes.

Funny Friday

Today was a funny day - many things up in the air all day. The weather was one big if on what to do. I talked to afternoon and he decided to get in the water for more time on his legs. My first thought was to walk, but I had done that yesterday. I had an envelope of 2 hours to do something so I decided to ride. Checked the weather and dressed with what I thought was appropriate. Headed out and just reached the airport on Peters when I started to pour down rain. The other day it wasn't a big deal but the temps were warmer. Today I reached a "shady" reached a shady area and my shivering was more than I could handle, so I had to head home. OK, I didn't dress right, but I don't really have the clothes that I need. I can't wear Jeff's, so I guess we will have to break down and get what I need.

Jeff ran in the water and had a good work out. He wanted to get some good rehab for his legs tonight. Plans for him tomorrow after work is a 5 mile run and a hard bike ride. He plans on riding from PECO on Monday and needs to Ramble on Wed for his race next weekend in Sidney.

I hope to ride early and then walk, have duties at a baby shower and Mass tomorrow night.

Weather permitting we will both ride again on Sunday - after all it is my day and we can do what I want (hehe)

Thursday Run in the Rain

Jeff wasn't sure where he was running tonight - water, trails, bike path. With all the rain, Jeff really didn't want to try trails for fear of falling again (Dr Crilli take note - he listened!) He ended up meeting Mark C at the bike path and had a really good run. His ankle and knees really cooperated tonight. Jeff was extremely pleased with tonight, he said he really felt good running. That is great for the upcoming races.

I went out and walked in the beautiful rainy day. Things went well for me also.

Friday will be a cycle day, looks like we might get in one without rain. YEAH

Rain Rain GO AWAY

Goose said he was sick of this weather - even though we really haven't had much bad weather in the last few weeks. He called me on the way to Tipp to see what the weather was. When he called it wasn't bad. In the next 15 minutes the heavens opened up. He decided not to Ramble tonight and get in the water. He had an excellent workout. I feel bad that he didn't get to ride. He was looking forward to the challenge. He needed a little Eggie time tonight :)

Me? I watched the radar this afternoon. It looked like I had a good window of no rain. The wind gusts were much more than I wanted. I finally got tired of watching radar and said to hell with it - I am out of here. I knew I wouldn't ride the full ride when I left, I had my turn around point picked. I hit Peters Rd and was amazed at headwinds. I just put my head down and kept going. So far, no rain. At the turn around point it was a drizzle then somebody decided to turn the rain on full force. When I got home I felt extremely pleased - the wind did not win tonight (well I probably didn't either but I didn't quit). I told Jeff I had a blast, it was me against the wind!

Weather doesn't look for the next few days, we will see what we can go.

Y Monday

Goose decided we needed to get back into the groove of working out. So, we hit the Y on Monday. Normally I would be complaining about how crowded it is. Not today, instead, I will complain that not enough people were working out. Usually we have too much time in between exercises, not today. I almost prayed for someone to be on something we wanted to use just to get a short rest.

Goose had a little problem with his shoulder until he got a few sets in. Everything was "fine" after that. All in all we both had an excellent workout ----- good shoulder and back workout - better to canoe with!

Tuesday will be a walk day for me and a run day for Goose. He will try out his ankle for the first time in a few weeks. Hopefully everything is healing there.

Wednesday he plans to Ramble. I hope to get out early on my little route and should have very little traffic.