I DIDN'T Ride My Bike Today, Cuzz....

You mean like Tom?

 

We had 0. But to be fair, we weren't home. Two streets in Laguna get closed to traffic and all of the residents deck out their houses - many do full-on haunted houses. Radio station broadcasting. Costume contests for kids. More than a few tipsy adults. Quite a community event. That's where we went for the 8th year in a row. Got home around 7:45 - no visitors.

 

We have that happening up here, too. Makes for a great safe zone for the youngsters.

 

Funny and not funny at the same time.

 

Yes

 

@Voodoo Tom , so that was you partying in my curb last night...


Found the evidence this morning

 

Cuzz I was busy rubb'n my butt...

 

You've got a big butt!

 

Cuzz...we played in the ocean instead

 

I've been off the bike since my unplanned "get off" on Weds. night. Split my knee open pretty good.

So after going stir crazy....I decided I needed to get out for some exercise. Did a late afternoon hike at the Oaks. The knee is still sore, so what better way to make that go away??? Do something that irritates my ankle. 3.5 miles/650' in a little over an hour.

Park was quiet. Temps were warm. Air was DRY .

Nice to get a new perspective on the trails I normally ride.

Finished up just before dark.

 

Just external abrasions, no sign of internal uh-ohhs?

 

Nope....looks like someone hit my knee with a ball peen hammer.

 

OUCH, but glad to hear that it's not serious.

 

Cuz I rode this bike today. 65 mile enduro with Courtney today out in the desert. No injuries. Bummer I have no pics of Courtney. She took this photo of me.

 

Cuzz... Letting the white stuff permeate the ground, and getting acquainted with my new instrument and GarageBand. No USB mic didn't stop me...

Pigs on the Wing, Part 2

 

Got off work at 3:15, headed home with grand plans of hitting the FLoop for a Friday afternoon workout. Then got a call from my sister that there had been a minor flood. I was all of 5 minutes from her house so went and assisted. Didn't get home until a bit ago, so it may be a trainer ride tonight, if anything.

 

I did not ride today, but I did visit two local airports. One wasn't enough.

 

Mr. Whitaker you should come ride Whitaker Peak with me tomorrow...Roughly 3-1/2 hours and 31m & 4500k from my doorstep.

 

It's on the agenda, just need to resolve scheduling issues.

Both that and Old Ridge Route.

 

...because I am currently clay-barring, then waxing the wife's car. I am about 3/4 finished. But now, it's time for a beer.

 

Did not ride yesterday... but went running on Aliso Summit Trail with my dog! 6.0 miles of glorious hills - almost entirely within view of the ocean!

 

I'll ride one of my bikes again next Friday. I hope. Not begrudging because the next few days will be glorious, even without the bike.

 

I am currently floating on the Pacific and bikes don't float, so no riding for me today.

 

Should’ve brought your bike:

 

...because I was out at sea...

 

Stuck in Flagstaff with the Oskar Blues.


 

Did not ride today because...

(1) I was cleaning my kitchen. It has become a tradition with me. I can't stand cooking in a dirty kitchen, so every year a day or two before T-Giving I dismantle the kitchen and clean it completely. We're talking - empty the refrigerator, take out all the drawers and shelves, clean it all, put it back... do same with oven, stovetop, microwave, sinks... etc. When I am done I don't let my wife get close until after T-Giving

(2) I was driving to the airport to pick up my daughter from college! 1st semester Freshman... she's been gone for three months which is the longest span of time we've been apart since she was born God I miss her! Now she is home so I can go back to arguing with @herzalot about the joys of climbing!

 

Spent Sunday through today in Las Vegas, with a side trip on Monday to Zion. Gave the offspring a 21st birthday to remember.

I may ride my bike this weekend...if'n I can remember how.

 

Plan B

 

Pouring rain and the clubs annual pie ride got canceled the 1st time ever. So hanging with the wife till the kids get up.