Month: July 2022
Congratulations to the Lamp and Reflector Challenge Winners!!
With 99.999% confidence in her projection Helen has stated the following: “Due to somewhat unfortunate developments, I have now concluded Hoopeston would not be an appropriate destination for our winners The new destination is Brattleboro VT And further, resenting the representation of being an HOB (Heartless Old Bitty) I have reversed the awards for the … Continue reading "Congratulations to the Lamp and Reflector Challenge Winners!!"
Read MoreA WRINKLE IN TIME
JUST in time for my final post for this July challenge, I found the wrinkle I knew of. Two views to ensure you get the full scope. A WRINKLE (JUST) IN TIME.. THEN there were some banners before their time that I could not pass up. I know it is too early for these to … Continue reading "A WRINKLE IN TIME"
Read MoreI Will Not Be Denied
I’ve had a busy couple of weeks, so I haven’t been participating to the best of my ability in phase 2 of this month’s Cycle365 challenge. That’s not going to change much with this post, though. How can I concentrate on bends and crinkles and dents when I’ve been hearing rumblings about other people catching … Continue reading "I Will Not Be Denied"
Read MoreCurves and Creases
Well…sadly.. I’ve gone into journaling winter hibernation mode. My inspiration or Mojo has gone since my return from my month long cycling travels around rainy Queensland. It’s been a bit wet and cold lately with maximums around 15-20 Celsius and minimums around 5-10 Celsius which is coldish for us. Just found out my son has … Continue reading "Curves and Creases"
Read MoreUnusual Challenge
This morning, Dave, Dwight, and myself joined up for a ride. Beautiful day for cycling, and with no destination in mind we took off west and just let whatever turned up decide our direction. Ultimately, that turned out to be Rossville, Illinois by a rather circuitous route. Part of that route involved a mile of … Continue reading "Unusual Challenge"
Read MoreAugust Challenge(s)
Thanks to everyone for participating in the July Challenges This month will consist of 3 challenges divided into 10 days each As previously, all challenges will run concurrently, as each new challenge is listed August 1 – 10 and beyond Flags Pennants Banners Windsocks or anything similar (A plastic bag caught in a tree even) … Continue reading "August Challenge(s)"
Read MoreOn the road
We are on another trip, two weeks in France’s Alsace region. I’ve started my journal, can’t promise fast progress on it, though. I sort of peter out in the evening and don’t get much writing done. I do have a picture or two or three for the July challenge.
Read MoreFOR OUR YEAR ‘ROUNDS
We *think*, or thought they were going to repave our local neighborhood roads. So far we have had a lot — a lot — of repairing of cracks and holes. but no repaving. Maybe this is all they plan to do. I found this interesting one on today’s ride — at first sighting I thought … Continue reading "FOR OUR YEAR ‘ROUNDS"
Read MoreWrinkled Crinkled and Sort of Strange
Folded paper and cardboard Always a treat to find a little snack along the road 😉 Yes, simply recycle along 6th Avenue The township guys appreciate your support of their job security a Lots of bends in the tire marks at the end of 6th Avenue AKA “Dog Pound Road” Monical’s has just got to … Continue reading "Wrinkled Crinkled and Sort of Strange"
Read MoreIT’S JUST AROUND THE BEND
Or in my case today — BENDS. There were some right in my path. I pass by this tree all the time, and thought I might get a photo to share in our year round challenge as something ”different”. But if fits perfectly for this months challenge. BEND 1 A bit further on I had … Continue reading "IT’S JUST AROUND THE BEND"
Read MoreKickapoo Part 4
Back to Kickapoo, this time to ride the entire route around the park Turns out its only 4 miles, (from where I started) but, lots of scenery and some fairly steep (read very steep) slopes to ascend/descend Being from the north of the county, steep slopes are not something to be dealt with to any … Continue reading "Kickapoo Part 4"
Read MoreSOMETHING CREASED IS A CHALLENGE
Especially for me, finding something with a crease or creased is a big part of a challenge. So I count this CREASE… Also found a DENT…. …and something BENT My bonus photo for today is The Stump which has change decor from its July display. This is a brand new display and seems to depict … Continue reading "SOMETHING CREASED IS A CHALLENGE"
Read MoreMostly bends and a few dents
This is my collection from the last three days. I found some dents right here at home in our driveway. Our house has two driveways, one to the garages in front and the other to the garages behind the house. Ours is behind the house and I was always glad. Herr Schilling’s garage was on … Continue reading "Mostly bends and a few dents"
Read MoreRockpile
Rockpile is a fairly remote and rugged part of Sonoma County northwest of Healdsburg. Manmade Lake Sonoma, our biggest reservoir, fills some of the deep Rockpile canyons. Rockpile is also the appellation of wines produced from grapes grown in this area. Read more at Bill Bikes
Read MoreBends and Dents Mostly Bends
Bent over Stop Sign Nothing new for this one, happens several times a year Dents in a shipping container now used for storage Bends in the spoke at the hub flange QR lever has a bend Rim and tire are a continuous bend Bent and Folded Twisted Tea can Fuzzy Paint Roller Izzat crinkly? — … Continue reading "Bends and Dents Mostly Bends"
Read MoreDENTS BIG AND SMALL, FOLDS, LAMPS AND A BONUS
We are due for a heat wave, but early today was perfect weather for a great bike ride. Cool and light cloud cover preceded the afternoon sun and higher temps leading up to that heat wave. BIG DENT LITTLE DENT FOLDS LAMPS along a driveway to a cafe. A blue LAMP that I cannot get … Continue reading "DENTS BIG AND SMALL, FOLDS, LAMPS AND A BONUS"
Read MoreBeat the heat
We have been having kind of a heat wave on and off. Some days it gets into the 90’s, very hot for these parts, and in between some cooler days. Yesterday was a hot one again so we made sure to leave for our ride in the cool morning hours. It didn’t get uncomfortable on … Continue reading "Beat the heat"
Read MoreVarious Lamps
Throwback to Part 1 — Various lamps around the neighborhood and here and there on various rides. Some are date stamped 6/22, so Helen got me there, I did have prior knowledge 🙂 Variety of Lamps HERE
Read MoreJuly Challenges In Three Punny Parts
I’ll Have My Dents Al Dente A Wrinkle, Once Upon a Tinkle, & Welcome to the Fold Lamps Unto Thy Fleet
Read MoreA Case of the Bends
As if having Covid wasn’t enough, today I also got a bad case of The Bends. No, this wasn’t the kind of bends you get from depressurization after deep sea diving. This was the kind of bends you get from too much searching for–and exposure to–bent objects. Here are some examples of what I had … Continue reading "A Case of the Bends"
Read MoreFOLDS, BENDS, WRINKLES, AND A CRINKLE
Took my morning ride around nearby and found more than I expected. These are each and all FOLDED — except for the two on top. Within those folds are CRINKLE cut cushiony fillings… There were a few BENDS around… And, of course, WRINKLES Back to Part 1 of the challenge, I did find a couple … Continue reading "FOLDS, BENDS, WRINKLES, AND A CRINKLE"
Read MoreLamps Reflectors Wrinkles Folds and Bends
Following a golf car (cart) down Wilson Avenue Lady driver fosters dogs and cats and gives the dogs rides Blue lamps supporting law enforcement Handcrafted reflector shining in the waning sunlight Wrinkled? Wadded up? Cycling Gloves The denim patches add a certain amount of class dontcha think? Wrinkles or Folds in plastic protecting bags of … Continue reading "Lamps Reflectors Wrinkles Folds and Bends"
Read MoreLawndale and Kenwood
Not having pedaled Lawndale Road and Schultz Road to Kenwood in many moons, I decided to head that way today. A steep uphill segment on Lawndale. Some fast winding downhill on Schultz. A little hazy, but pleasant riding with minimal traffic, rural scenery, vineyards, and wineries. Read more at Bill Bikes
Read MoreA LITTLE DIFFERENT
So yesterday I had time for only a rather short ride late in the day. With no other route thoughts, I headed for this cute little photo. It is not weird or strange but I see it all the time and have had no reason for a photo — until now. I have just finished … Continue reading "A LITTLE DIFFERENT"
Read MoreLights, Some Bends, and Something Strange
The photos (feature photo plus the ones below) are from a ride a couple of days ago, right at the transition of the Challenge from Part 1 to Part 2. The feature photo shows the lights at the local ball field. I happened upon the above sign at the same park, which sounded pretty strange … Continue reading "Lights, Some Bends, and Something Strange"
Read MoreCovid-19 Can Get Bent
To everybody who read my comment on Rich’s post and saw I had gotten the Covid curse, I thank you for the well wishes. Don’t worry though, my symptoms are almost embarrassingly mild. I credit the vaccines, the boosters, my active lifestyle, and my above average immune system for that. The symptoms are so mild … Continue reading "Covid-19 Can Get Bent"
Read MoreLooking for Wrinkles and Crinkles
We rode to Lake Starnberg this morning before the temperature rose and I had my eyes open for all things wrinkled, crinkled, folded, creased, dented or bent. Finally I am getting around to our new challenge. I have been so very busy! Last week-end I had a tai chi workshop learning the sword form which … Continue reading "Looking for Wrinkles and Crinkles"
Read MoreFolds and Bends
When used as nouns, bend means a curve, whereas fold means an act of folding. When used as verbs, bend means to cause (something) to change its shape into a curve, by physical force, chemical action, or any other means, whereas fold means to bend (any thin material, such as paper) over so that it comes … Continue reading "Folds and Bends"
Read MoreBEGINNING OF PART 2 FOR JULY
I think this will qualify for CRINKLE… A FOLD… A FOLD of a different type — accidental fold… CREASE…(maybe?) WRINKLE… DENT… BENT… Another BENT with what at first glance looked like could be a vintage bicycle. Turns out is it a HUFFY! Not very vintage. But it did have a really nice looking cup holder … Continue reading "BEGINNING OF PART 2 FOR JULY"
Read MoreLIGHT AND REFLECT
I have been a bit off the grid as we camped the the Grandboys, and feel quite behind here. But I do have some photos to post, maybe two posts — this for Part 1 of the challenge; a second one to begin Part 2. Low to the ground pathway lights A close up look… … Continue reading "LIGHT AND REFLECT"
Read MoreJuly Challenge Part 2
July Challenge Part 2 Part 1 of the Challenge remains active This challenge was suggested by Suzanne some time ago. This makes Suzanne your Co-Host for this part of the challenge For Part 2 we are looking for things that are: Wrinkled – Crinkled – Folded – Creased – Dented – or … Continue reading "July Challenge Part 2"
Read MoreLamps and Surprising Animals
Somewhat Unusual
Beautiful ride this morning with Dave (left) and Dwight (ahead) Somewhat unusual — doesn’t happen often enough What is unusual is the way Dwight’s Novara Rondonee coasts With a moderate tail wind Dwight coasted almost the entire mile from IL Rte 9 to 4000N south of town. We were coasting a lot too, but not … Continue reading "Somewhat Unusual"
Read MoreReflection/Refraction
Uncertain of the physics involved Lamps illuminating patterns at corrugated plexiglass greenhouse As angle and distance changed, so did the patterns Diamond Back propped against the wall Crawling Monkey? With Flash Riding back home Landscape lights — too zoomed in, and way too unsteady What I really wanted was a photo like the Featured Image … Continue reading "Reflection/Refraction"
Read MoreUnusual – sort of?
Not something seen every day, not totally unknown either Intersection of 1550E and 3800N Vermilion Co. Illinois if interested 😉 Not certain if that is a lamp or not If it is . . . . . its a loooooooooooooooong reach to the pull chain
Read MoreFlashing
I always ride with a front flasher and rear flashers, even in daytime. Here’s the headlight.
Read MoreA Couple of Lamps
Just a couple of lamps from the nearby Retreat Farm.
Read MoreJust two
I have had a couple of busy days and just short rides, although the weather has been fine. Hate to miss out on a summer day, but sometimes priorities clash.
Read MoreTHE OTHER (YEAR ’ROUND) CHALLENGE
The reason I like Rich’s idea of this challenge is that there are things I pass by on my bike and notice. But they are mainly off the grid in a way and seem ’non photo worthy”. I would have no place to post them and they simply are there. So I like this and … Continue reading "THE OTHER (YEAR ’ROUND) CHALLENGE"
Read MoreAutomobile Lamps
Mazda tail lights, back up lights, and reflectors as chipmunk eyes robin and retreats to culvert under the drive Parking lights and fog lamps Head Light Tail, and backup lights, and reflector License plate lamp Entry Lamp Code Lamps Door sill lamp Interior Lamps Dashboard Lamps 3rd Brake light lamp Strayed from the challenge — … Continue reading "Automobile Lamps"
Read MoreTHE GRANDS HELP WITH REFLECTIVES
What a great idea Greg gave me about having the Grands help find lights and reflectives while on a ’mini ride’. We had a fantastic time first at the Ropes course (will blog later) then at miniature golf and finally to DQ for our lunch. Starting out on our outing they work at getting lined … Continue reading "THE GRANDS HELP WITH REFLECTIVES"
Read MoreLamps for Athletes
A few minutes ago I published a night-time post which showed how dedicated I am to this challenge. This morning I was up-and-at-it again. I hope these huge lamps above all kinds of sports venues will reinforce my dedication. I think I have taken pictures of every lamp and every reflective device in MY town. … Continue reading "Lamps for Athletes"
Read MoreWarm Nights, Reflectors & Lights
Last night, I attached front and rear lights for a bike ride in order to get some pictures in the dark conditions that lamps and reflectors were designed for. That fact alone should tell you a lot about how dedicated I am to this month’s challenge. Add to that, it doesn’t get dark until 10:00 … Continue reading "Warm Nights, Reflectors & Lights"
Read MoreCOUPLE OF STREET LIGHTS
I’ll be getting only a few mini rides over the next week or so as we have the Grands from California here for a day or two, then the Grandboys who live not too far, for a week of camping. This means biking around with them for a few miles each time and loving time … Continue reading "COUPLE OF STREET LIGHTS"
Read MoreUpon Reflection . . . .
Cool shaped reflector that fell off a vehicle on 1500E Note little reflector on the Schwinn — many years ago those were used to attach license plates Huffy sports a fender mounted reflector Pedal Reflector Being a reflector can be a rough life Reflective signs Caution: Culvert Reflector and Reflective Logo on Seat Bag Caution: … Continue reading "Upon Reflection . . . ."
Read MoreLet there be light
Here you have my brilliant, enlightened and illuminated post from a dedicated lamp-and-reflector ride. I didn’t do many kilometers but I sure came home with a lot of pictures. These are my highlights. The first group of photos is a sampling of street lamps. Just when I was thinking that most lamps on buildings are … Continue reading "Let there be light"
Read MoreLights and a Reflector (sort of)
Just a few photos from this afternoon’s ride.
Read MoreLAMPS & REFLECTORS: Going For The Silver
I was just on a regular ride to the grocery store to pick up a few items for dinner, then to the post office. While on those errands, I saw the parking lot lamp shown above. That reminded me of this month’s challenge. The red pole and red casings are telltale signs of Target parking … Continue reading "LAMPS & REFLECTORS: Going For The Silver"
Read MoreRR Lamps/Power Line Lamps
Railroad Crossing Lights Lamps and Reflective Stripes on the Crossing Gate Arms Raleigh Stops, Looks, and Listens regardless of what the warning lights indicate Signal lamps shine through those little round windows to allow the train crew to know the signal is operating properly Fault indicator lamps on power lines Should the line go dead, … Continue reading "RR Lamps/Power Line Lamps"
Read MoreLIGHT THE WAY
There are lots of ‘ways’ to light: driveways, walkways, roadways, pathways, doorways… you get it. On this morning’s ride I focused basically on driveways, but a couple of others may have sneaked in. My 7:30 a.m. start brought the quietude of the morning with only the birds tweeting and singing at me, reminding me to … Continue reading "LIGHT THE WAY"
Read MoreUnusual Challenge
Not all that unusual, but someone is organized with their fireworks along 4000N This one IS unusual: Ragwing Ultralight on west Washington street (assembly is required — anyone seen the engine and prop?)
Read MoreCatching Up
In the header are lamps on the bridge over the Regen to Cham that I inadvertently captured. I guess I’m not much of a multi-tasker. While we were on our little four-day tour in the Bavarian Forest, I didn’t manage to look for a single reflecting surface, and if I had some lamps in my … Continue reading "Catching Up"
Read MoreLIGHTS & REFLECTIVES ON MY BIKE
My rear lights, not turned on… My rear lights, one turned on… Reflective additions on my rear panniers… I was happy for all the above plus my front light (not pictured) as I rode in, progressively heavier, rain yesterday. Those Rain Legs did the trick again!!
Read MoreHappy 4th of July!
July Challenge
A rarely seen modification to a classic globe street lamp Lamps at the (now closed) Casey’s Route 9 east Head lights and Ditch Lights on CSX storming thru town …………………………………………………………………………….. For Bill, Metaverse Muralist came to town Sneak peek . . . for Greg Yes! This is the .0000005 Star accommodation for our lucky winner … Continue reading "July Challenge"
Read MoreThe Street Lamps of MY Town
Streetlamps are the kind of thing you don’t notice until there is a Cycle365 Challenge dedicated to lamps of all kinds. (Or else, when your shoulder gets ripped open by a bolt sticking out of it. But that’s a story from the past. I prefer to dwell in the present.) Today I noticed that MY … Continue reading "The Street Lamps of MY Town"
Read MoreErie Canal – One Last Great Outdoors Post
I’m going to try to sneak in one last Great Outdoors post. Hopefully the Czars will allow it, since these photos are actually from a ride I did on June 29th and 30th. I decided earlier this week that I needed a little bit of a getaway road trip, so I headed on over to … Continue reading "Erie Canal – One Last Great Outdoors Post"
Read MoreBlast from the Past?
Not really, was surprised to find hub shiners available today on Amazon How effective the reflector is is open to question since it faces the rim and tire Lamps atop the Benton County wind turbines 9 miles east in Indiana
Read MoreI Can’t Believe I Forgot Metaversal Mural Project Day
It’s true, I totally forgot that holiday until I just read Bill’s post. Luckily I remembered a mural picture I had taken last week when I was on my monthly visit with my dad to drive him to his oncology appointment. HIS town is far from the epicenter of the Mural Metaverse. Nevertheless, I got … Continue reading "I Can’t Believe I Forgot Metaversal Mural Project Day"
Read MoreReflective Materials and Where They’re Made
First, I should thank Rich for a July Challenge that seems to be custom-made just for me. THANK YOU, RICH! Now to explain what I mean by that statement: Just nine miles from my house is a huge 3M plant in Cottage Grove, MN. Among many other things, this plant manufactures the reflective materials used … Continue reading "Reflective Materials and Where They’re Made"
Read MoreINTERESTING ROOF
Again, what is strange, weird or different for each of us lies in our own mind and thoughts I suppose. I don’t know how different this will seem to others, but though I have seen ’tin’ or metal roofs, I have not seen one like this one. Very colorful. I did include this and (way … Continue reading "INTERESTING ROOF"
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