Blogging is tough this time of year. With my shift away from racing. There's not a lot to update.
Work gets crazy this time of year and who needs to hear about work. The basic premise is "I create, so I can recreate."
We've had a lot of birthdays this month. But we snuck one over on Mills. Took him to Moxie and the crew was there. We also had a "Henk" sighting. Great food and friends. Surround yourself with these. Don't forget the great wine and beer!
I'll try to interject current events throughout my memory dredging today.
First,Gas prices. Everybody bitches. But the don't do anything like carpool,ride your bike, don't drive as much and God forbid. Walk. I've been riding the Strom to work. I get isn't it cold? Not really 30,is fine if you dress for it. Let's see the Strom gets 50mpg,the Jetta,25-30,the truck 20.
Tough choices.
Been getting more mountain bike time in. Swapping between the Hooligan and the Dillinger. Big wheels,little wheels? At least the geared and full sus bikes are gone.
We hit Shindagin for the first time this year. Bobber has his new bike. Very nice and it's ORANGE!. He's riding better on it. We found two new trails. One was just marked with ribbon. But it eliminated the crappy road climb. We capped of the ride with ice cream.
Took Pops out for a ride on South Mountain. We saw a porcupine and of course I didn't have the camera. Either way,very cool.
So riding the MC home from work. All five cars I ended up behind we on their cell phones. What can be so important? When I sit at the light in the morning and observe the talkers. It's women and contractors on the phone. What's up with texting? I don't get it.
At work we have a phone system,email and a mail box. You'll get the same message on all three.
Are we all really that stupid? Sometimes it's even posted on the bulletin board. Now, I might be a Luddite on some things but technology is cool in others. So to each his own. But,just hang up and drive wrapped in the comfort of your steel cocoon.
The O'b's had a picnic for us all. Tuna,thai chicken,thai salad, grilled cheese, smores, burritos. It was a good time. Beer flowed like wine. Oh that did too. Pops even busted out the 12 year old Scotch. I value my vision.
Went to camp. Ahhh camp. It was good to see lots of people. Changes everywhere.
Frank had his 70th birthday party. 96 people it was fun to put a face to many names. I had "one beer". see pic. His son in law works for Guinness.
Well enough of this this. My second press of single lot shade grown,fair trade is ready. My treat to myself.
Besides Henk and I are doing a road ride today. That's become a rarity.
Enjoy life,thank your friends for who they are.
OGQ

As usual Bogger won't let me upload pics. I'll try later.