When I saw the topic of this month’s challenge, I immediately thought: I’ve got the perfect subject for this one. You cannot get more RED than Red Fraggle. If you don’t know Red, you can read about her here. December 1 in my part of Oz was blessedly cool and rainy. We are so low on … Continue reading "December Challenge: Red Fraggle"
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Cornucopia borrowed from the Web It skipped my teflon coated sieve-like brain that we had had 40-50 mph winds — which may explain the absence of said turkey — either tucked away inside the house, or somewhere in Indiana! The squirrel seemed just fine but made no comment With Nancy’s permission, I submit a Black … Continue reading "Thanksgiving Challenge (modified)"
Read MoreOn any of my rides in November, I have stopped for any photo that represents Thanksgiving —- for the Holidays Challenge. I was going to put this as a blog post in my blog, but as it a challenge here, I wanted to get it in here first. I may try to figure out how … Continue reading "HAPPY THANKSGIVING"
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Let’s try for a simpler, less controversial challenge this month, shall we? This month’s theme is the color red, used in any way that seems appropriate to you: as an accent, as the dominant color, as a Santa Claus suit, as a planet, as a flower, as a flag, as a pannier. The opportunities are … Continue reading "Challenge of the Month, December 2019: Reds"
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Yesterday we received the first serious rainfall of the season, which means fire weather might be behind us. Also thanks to the rain, our creeks are flowing again after the usual dry summer. And the rain brought cooler weather. The high today only reached about 50° F. I almost decided to phone RJ, Rich, and … Continue reading "Oh, summer"
Read MoreIt is rather cold today — maybe 50? But that seems so very cold here by the water with what feels like icy wind on my face. I will be posting my Thanksgiving Holiday entry tomorrow, but in the mean time I wanted to share something. The story is about those green panniers. Rather than … Continue reading "THE GREAT PANNIER STORY"
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First of all, I probably should begin by answering the question that is probably on all of your minds. YES, I did create that work of art at the top of the page–all by myself. I have to do this Holiday Challenge ride a day early because The Feeshko and I will be in Iowa … Continue reading "A DAY TO BE THANKFUL"
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Sunset at JR’s Recyclables Said to be among the coldest Novembers on record, that didn’t deter some riding — in fact 21 of 25 days so far saw at least some excursion by bicycle. The 4 days not ridden occurred when a snow and then ice covered roads made riding a dicey thing to do. … Continue reading "November Sunset Ride"
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The last three months have been very busy. That’s not too good when you have a very finite level of energy. But we made it through – but that did mean not much riding or internet time, as all my energy was spent on work, study, attaining a new job and various medical stuff. However, … Continue reading "Monthly Challenge – finally finding a flag, kid or row of something"
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When I bicycled the grand opening of the new bike path on the Richmond – San Rafael Bridge last week, I expected to be able to photograph some interesting views from the top deck on the summit of the structure. Along with several hundred (maybe a couple thousand) other cyclists, I enjoyed the inaugural ride, … Continue reading "Bike the Bridge, again"
Read MoreMy oom-pah-pah in our “moody” weather has indeed been lacking ;’-0. Though I have done a couple of rides, they are nothing to speak of. For the first time on an errand ride, I decided to try out our Travoy trailer for a grocery run. I truly like doing errands by bike, but am limited … Continue reading "OOM-PAH-PAH LACKING"
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Hi cycle touring people, I’m Joshua and I like downhill mountain biking and my favourite mountain biker is Sam Pilgrim, he does slopestyle, gravity enduro, Audi nine’s and many other famous MTB events. As much as I like Tom Cardy, Blake Samson and Matt jones, Sam is lit and has got to be my favourite. … Continue reading "The ‘Kid’ does his first post."
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[In this part of the world, during this part of the year, two animals stand out as being particularly active. Geese and squirrels are so ubiquitous that most people do not even notice them. If they do notice them, they generally won’t give them a second thought. I notice them and I give them second, … Continue reading "GEESE & SQUIRRELS: A Multi-Media Nature Documentary"
Read MoreI’ve deleted this post, but am leaving its place here for the sake of the attached comments. The reactions to this month’s challenge have been quite a surprise to me, and educational. I’ve got mixed feelings about the subject but thank you all for sharing your thoughts. I’ll come up with something hopefully less controversial … Continue reading "November’s Challenge:a kid in Córdoba"
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Just trying to think how to link today’s ride with our challenge of the month. On our ride through the forest we saw some interesting sculptures. No, actually I don’t think children had anything to do with them unless they were created for their entertainment. These interesting wood sculptures, made with a chain saw, are … Continue reading "Children at Play"
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After decades during which bicycles were forbidden from crossing the Richmond – San Rafael Bridge, today the bike and pedestrian path across the bridge held its long-awaited grand opening, celebrated by hundreds if not thousands of cyclists. I was one of them. Read more at Bill Bikes
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We woke up to rain. It had been predicted but we hoped against hope that it wouldn’t rain, or maybe not much, say, just a drizzle, anything that would make riding our bikes an option. But it was pouring. The next days were going to be more of the same. Great, the best of the … Continue reading "Following the Inn: Day 6"
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The top picture is the street where I live. This is the closest I’m getting to satisfying the challenge, I guess.
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Taking pictures of kids on bikes isn’t that hard, really. Just shrewdly choose a well placed bind in a strategic spot, take position, and lurk (erm, I mean just patiently wait) for the right moment. Not hard if you’re a patient person, and don’t mind risking getting picked up as a perv. Me, I’m neither … Continue reading "November Challenge: Jackpot!"
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Somehow I never finished my journal. I wasn’t writing while on the road, but had every intention of posting the journal soon after we got home. That was about three months ago – and I have still to write the final chapter. What were the obstacles that kept me from writing? Was I so busy, … Continue reading "Following the Inn: Day 5"
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http://www.idot.illinois.gov/Assets/uploads/files/Travel-Information/Maps-&-Charts/Trails/Vermilion.pdf A compilation of photos over several years and rides. I find it interesting to see just the what might be called the Common Stuff of different places. Ive intended to takes photos, for example, of a ride to the Post Office and back — nothing particularly striking about that, but, since 365 is about … Continue reading "Here is what I saw — A Compilation"
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Marin County might be the wealthiest in California, but you wouldn’t know it from this odd little pocket east of Novato. After riding nearby last week, I consulted a map to double-check my route. It didn’t take long to notice this hidden—practically remote—area along the Petaluma River and the northwest shore of the Bay. The … Continue reading "Black Point"
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Loess is a wind blown and deposited silt from the glacial ages found in many areas once covered by sheets of glacial ice. When the glaciers retreated (melted back) large areas of transported materials were left behind. The wind subsequently picked up the smaller silt sized and finer particles and deposited them in thick layers, … Continue reading "Loess Children"
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In this post you will read about a guy who not only completed the most difficult Monthly Challenge since monthly challenges were invented, but he also managed to work in a Holiday Challenge ride. Yes, you read it right–TWO CHALLENGING CHALLENGES IN ONE DAY! The November Monthly Challenge is problematic in that it involves taking … Continue reading "SOMETIMES YA JUST GOTTA FIGURE OUT A WAY TO MEET THE CHALLENGE"
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I haven’t been up to the burn zone since full containment was attained a couple of days ago, but I’ve certainly bicycled through the area on multiple occasions in the past. Here’s a collection of some of my photos of locales as seen before they were consumed by the Kincade Fire…. Read more at Bill … Continue reading "Fire Tour"
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Entrance to the park Remembrance Monument to Veterans in McFerren Park The stone in front lists those killed in action Tribute along 7th street More Here Military Bicycles More Military Bicycles
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First off, I have to apologize to the 365 crowd. It didn’t occur to me that this might be a sensitive subject. I’m so out of touch – my mind is still stuck back in mid last century somewhere, when life seemed much simpler. in any case, I did manage to find a few kids … Continue reading "November’s challenge: a few kids"
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That’s Max — not a kitten, but a definite fur kid Riding by Maple Elementary school at recess time there were plenty of kids around — given today’s situation — taking a photo was probably not a good idea
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Around here the official rainy season begins on 1 October. Based on annual averages, by now we should have received some significant rainfall. Not the case. Not a drop has fallen, and we’re dry. Dangerously dry. Santa Rosa and northern Sonoma County just survived—barely—the impact of multiple days of “public safety” power shutdowns, mandatory evacuations, … Continue reading "Rush Creek Open Space"
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We had been having some very cold days that made one take pause before actually taking a bike ride ;’-). I did bundle up against the cold a couple of times and got out for short jaunts around. But this day was a perfect day for a ride. The numerous Heron that were out thought … Continue reading "A BEAUTIFUL FALL BIKE RIDE"
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As I have mentioned in a post to Suzanne, I am attempting to embrace change ;’-). I am doing some of that by enjoying riding my bike through some of fall color around me. We have plenty of brown leaves that have fallen, but ALL the leaves are not yet brown. ;’-) On my very … Continue reading "ALL THE LEAVES ARE NOT BROWN (yet)"
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It’s been wonderful to experience the gradual change of seasons in our new surroundings, from spring to summer, summer to autumn, and now autumn full-fledged with pumpkins for sale on the roadside, mushrooms to be found in the forest, bright foliage and the occasional fog. I again was able to get out every day on … Continue reading "Cycle Days Challenge: October"
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And I don’t mean Normal, Illinois. Still some smoke in the air, but trying to get back to usual routine. Slipped out the Greenway. Spotted new, “unauthorized” artwork along the trail, but in an awkward location where I couldn’t get into position to photograph the entire piece without a wide-angle lens. Vineyards turning autumn colors. … Continue reading "Back to normal?"
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I was rueing the fact that the November kid’s challenge came too late for Halloween this year, but little did I know that Portugal doesn’t celebrate Halloween. They celebrate All Souls Day, the day after Halloween and the first of November. Perfect for the November challenge, and perfect for doing double duty for the Holiday … Continue reading "November/holiday challenges: All Souls Day"
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Our ‘understated’ Halloween Decorations 😉 And look, much to Greg’s chagrin (maybe) WE had SNOW!! A ton of little pumpkins Rode past this burning bush with snow
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I accepted Nancy’s Holliday Challenge and I warned her that it would involve ME telling stories about ME and MY Town. I quickly started posting my Halloween entry before she had the chance to say “No, not YOU Greg.” A very smart move on my part, I must say. I suppose she or anybody else … Continue reading "BLAME NANCY G. FOR ISSUING A HOLIDAY CHALLENGE"
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