Bored

Since, against my will, I have not been able to ride since Friday - I have been really really bored. I was finally able to start one of the books I had ordered - Lance Armstrong's War. I certainly had plenty of time to read on Monday (you don't want my opinion on why), Tuesday I was in a total fog (Goose loved it), had to take it easy on Wed - another good day to just read. Today I finally went out to the falls with Rebecca and AJ. I knew it wouldn't be a fast walk, and after a quick call to the Dr this morning, decided to go anyway. It was fun just being outside - not the same as the bike - but it was outside doing something.

My plan is to try and ride easy on Friday morning and then hopefully things will be back to "normal" (or as much as they can be with me).

Goose obviously rode the Ramble last night - Rambles are always difficult and he was happy to see Big Tim come out. I think he was pleased with his ride, I know he got in some "guy" time after the ride.

Jeff loves the Animal Ride, but with vacations screwing up the Sat schedule, he has to work. I know he is looking forward (or maybe that is me -hehe) to Mthds Mayhem and hopefully he doesn't have to work Battle of the Cows.

He has two races left this year - Lake Loramie and Speedy Feet has added a Fall Belbrook Race (he loves that river - very technical). Partners are lined up and he is ready to finish out the year with two great races.

It seems strange to start thinking about 2009 goals, but tomorrow is Aug 1st. Now sure where the summer has gone, but it has been fun. I love watching the Rambles, Diesel's Adventure and Legbreaker. I have to admit there are times I think you guys are nuts! I have learned a lot from watching and listening to everyone talk about how they ride.

So I guess I have to agree with Egg ---- Every ride is a great ride. For me, it isn't about speed, it is all about me doing it for me.

Not Much

Not much going on here the last few days. Goose rode on Sunday with the Cows, lifted weights on Monday and took the day off Tues for my "procedure". I don't remember anything (thank God) and Dr told Jeff everything looks good.

After he drove me home and got me to bed he ran the bike path and ran into Fred. Said he talked to him for a few minutes and headed home.

Looks like Thur for me to be back on the bike - weather permitting Goose will Ramble Wed.

The Vacation That Keeps on Giving

Florida has just kept giving - apparently Florida isn't good for people with asthma. Since it rained just about everyday - and most of the day - the dampness has settled in my lungs. Trip to the Dr - new inhalers and antibiotic and I should be good in a few days. I asked him if I could ride on Sunday - he looked at me like I was nuts. My oxygen level is really low but said if I thought I could, go for it but easy.

Don't ya just love vacations that make you sick?

Neal Pearson

Hmmm - Neal Pearson must run in the family :). So it must be all mental. I took Egg's advice and saved some for the top (exactly where is the top? - that road is almost a constant up). But I didn't die - the winds actually helped to cool me off.

Goose likes the new Friday Route - roads that he is familiar with. Just keep reminding him of his goals next year.

Saturday he is helping me add another couple of miles to my route. That mixed with my 5 mile walk should help me with my personal goals for 2009.

Thanks for riding with him tonight.

Vacation Eating

Try as hard as we could - but vacation eating is hard. You really don't have control on how things are prepared. Saying that - I think all the lard went to my legs. Tues was just a survival day on the bike and I actually road well. Wed after talking to Jeff and discussing weather conditions I told him I was walking. Well I didn't take my own advice, decided to head back out on the bike. Wind was from the NW and it just seemed to be in my face. Did my climbs on Bollinger - the road I hate Fred Garland and then Neal Pearson. Time was good so I guess I can't complain.

Goose ran Tues and said things were OK - he wanted to get in the water Wed but the pool was closed. He ended up working on his wheel with his new tire. Gotta get ready for Friday nite ride and Sunday.

Hopefully things can be moved from Sat to Sun for Mthd's ride in August. Looking forward to that.

Monday Smiles

After almost 8 days at Disney it was time to return to the real world. Goose decided to try out the new Monday route and returned home with lots of smiles. The smiles are for many reasons - he was able to ride and I think the weight of the world was lifted off his shoulders today.

Me? I headed out twice today and hit rain on Michaels both times. No I'm not a wimp but after all the rain and being soaked clear thru at Disney - I was in no mood to get wet. I plan on riding in the morning.

Good to be home and back into the routine.

The Animals

Told ya Rhino was visiting Disney. Then he came home and won his Age Group with Troy Classic (what is with the Master's Division - he is too young for that division!)