Couldn’t ask for a more beautiful morning for a nice long bicycle ride. Cool temps, almost chilly to start, and low humidity, and blue skies Met up with Dave and Dwight and after our usual amount of indecision, probably the poorest leader of all was selected to lead the way. South we went, seems like … Continue reading "To The Country Club and Back"
Read MoreMonth: August 2022
IMPERFECTS
It has surprised me how few IMPERFECTS there have been while on my rides. As this will be my final August Challenge post, I concentrated hard to find what imperfects I could. I was a success. It looks like someone tried to fix this one but ended up being an imperfect fix. I don’t know … Continue reading "IMPERFECTS"
Read MoreImpurfektions
B decal is fracturing 🙁 Fabric Fusion is wonderful stuff, but, yeah, it could be time . . . . . Trash Tote seems to be having issues with its Wheel and Axle Long abandoned TRW plant has a few imperfections to deal with — not the least of which is lack of a roof … Continue reading "Impurfektions"
Read MoreImperfect Stones and patterns
Just a few miscellaneous shots for the challenge. We have been having great weather, even the rainy days are only half rainy and I can get out for a whiff of fresh air in the morning or afternoon.
Read MoreSeptember Challenge(s)
This month’s challenge will again be divided into 2 or 3 topics. Part 1 Simple Machines There are 6 simple machines sometimes acting on their own, or more often combined with others to form complex machines A simple machine incorporated as part of a complex machine is perfectly acceptable Take a photo of the simple … Continue reading "September Challenge(s)"
Read MoreMORE FOR AUGUST POST.
We just got home and have wifi for me to make my posts. We were in and out of phone service and wifi so I was a bit stuck. These photos are mainly from my solo nice ride yesterday with maybe one from the day before. The BANNER of our outing. We did a short … Continue reading "MORE FOR AUGUST POST."
Read MoreIt’s Easy to Find Imperfections When You’re as Perfect as I Am
I’m glad I could show you a few imperfections today. Now I’ll show a couple of unusual things I saw. They’re not totally freaky but, at the very least, they’re not something you see every day.
Read MoreLess that Perfect
Culverts at the Township Yard Long abandoned telephone junction That is just . . . . Disgusting Telephone cable marker shredded by a mower and set back up Gully in a repaired roadside Morning Glories climbing corn stalks Imperfection or not, they are purdy 🙂
Read MoreImperfect Preferred
I had a date with my granddaughter Miriam. First she served me a lovely little lunch and then we set off to buy a bicycle for her. She uses her bike every day for transportation to work and the Art Academy where she is studying, and I insisted it is imortant that she has a … Continue reading "Imperfect Preferred"
Read MorePATTERNS, IMPERFECTS AND A WINDSOCK
We will leave Sandpoint ID today and this post is from a ride we did yesterday around town and to cruise the campground where we have stayed in the past. Plus I wanted to ride on the bike and ped bridge again ;’-). PATTERNS IMPERFECTS WINDSOCK — it was extremely windy at the city park … Continue reading "PATTERNS, IMPERFECTS AND A WINDSOCK"
Read MoreDeschutes River
A variety of factors conspired to prevent me from bicycling as much as intended during our expedition to Washington, Oregon, and far northern California, although for some reason I ended up doing more hiking than anticipated. That tends to happen when I travel with she who shall remain nameless. I did manage to spend a … Continue reading "Deschutes River"
Read MoreSLIGHTLY ODD OR AT LEAST DIFFERENT
Susan and I took a short but sweet ride around Beyond Hope and found a few interesting and different things. I think this gate is different enough to post here. This relic parked in a yard is surely different, and a little odd as well. It is indeed odd to find part of the Berlin … Continue reading "SLIGHTLY ODD OR AT LEAST DIFFERENT"
Read MoreImperfections
Disturbed road surface where new culverts were installed Tilted road sign and stop sign with bullet holes Weathered and abraded concrete culvert w/brass plate Patina on brass plate WPA Built 1940 Pre-dates me by 7 years Maybe a little Brasso would help 🙂 At 82 years old it comes close to being perfect!
Read MoreMount St Helens
This was a hike-then-bike expedition to the mountain that erupted violently back in 1980. After hiking from Johnston Ridge to Harry’s Ridge and back, I switched from hiking mode to biking mode and set off downhill aboard the Ogre. My ace support crew remained at the visitor center to watch the film, examine the exhibits, … Continue reading "Mount St Helens"
Read MoreThe Imperfect Signs of Oelwein, Iowa
I made my monthly trip down to MY DAD’S Town last Thursday, and I stayed for a couple extra days. I brought my bike with me too, so I was able to ride around and get some imperfect photos of imperfect things for the almost-perfect August Challenge. Now I’m back in MY Town and I’m … Continue reading "The Imperfect Signs of Oelwein, Iowa"
Read MoreAugust Imperfections
Fence at the land fill continues to experience imperfection producing events A once perfect container has become . . . . . . A now imperfect Stop Sign has been modified by Luwian hieroglyphics for those who still read Luwianish Imperfect casting technique results in lures caught in overhead wire Gray skies, but pleasantly cool
Read MorePatterns and Imperfect
In the picture above I kind of liked the patterns the shadows made, then remembered the challenge is patterns made with stone. I have some of those, too.
Read MoreANOTHER SHORT BIKE RIDE — ANOTHER POST
I will post this while we still have wifi. We will be leaving tomorrow and may be off the grid for a few days. This early morning I roped Susan into doing a short ride before the heat would keep us immobilized. We rode through St. Regis again and this time I spotted what might … Continue reading "ANOTHER SHORT BIKE RIDE — ANOTHER POST"
Read MoreTRIED TO GET THEM ALL
On another somewhat rare opportunity on this trip I got bicycling again. I got out in the coolness of 7:30 a.m. for a nice one. And luck shined on me. I got BANNER… THEN — I got the luck. I looked down and right at my front wheel was this… Initially I was sure it … Continue reading "TRIED TO GET THEM ALL"
Read MoreAugust Challenge Part 3
August Challenge Part 3 This one was suggested by Suzanne some time ago — The topic is Imperfections A fault, blemish, or undesirable feature: defect · fault · flaw · deformity · discoloration · disfigurement · crack · break · scratch · chip · dent · pit · notch · nick · blemish · stain … Continue reading "August Challenge Part 3"
Read MoreWhere’s Waldo 3?
Still wandering various exotic locales throughout the solar system. Hint: This time there’s a Bend in the river. PS: Answers coming soon.
Read MoreA PATTERN A LAMP AND A BONUS
We are in Montana and I have had little opportunity to ride. I did however get in one ride and took these photos just to be able to check in here with evryone. See the pattern in the brick gateway — see the lamp on top. Bonus of a barn I liked. You can go … Continue reading "A PATTERN A LAMP AND A BONUS"
Read MoreCementitious Patterns
It would be easy to think I made up another word to fit whatever it is I want to say, because I’ve done it many times before. In this case, however, “cementitious” is a REAL word. I know the word from my days in the paint business. It refers not only to concrete and cement, … Continue reading "Cementitious Patterns"
Read MoreWhere’s Waldo 2?
Light struck photo with no bike. Sorry. One of many waterfalls in the gorge high above the river.
Read MoreWhere’s Waldo?
I’m on the road. On and off the grid. More later. Meanwhile, who can identify my location today?
Read MorePatterns in Bricks and Blocks
Offset brick paving east Maple Street At intersections, the pattern becomes herringbone To prevent the bricks creeping as turns are made? North facade of the post office building Detail Flemish pattern in bricks at a school Detail Blocks of Indiana limestone Grooved concrete blocks Concrete block building with Indiana limestone chimney
Read MoreTree in a Truck Revisited
Beautiful morning in eastern Illinois Dave, Dwight, and myself set out for a ride to Heaton, IL Grain facility, a church, and two houses — that’s Heaton (and a horse that belongs to someone we know) The featured image is a revisit to the tree in a truck I posted a few years ago Early … Continue reading "Tree in a Truck Revisited"
Read MoreHello again!
We are back from our two-week cycle in France – where it was very hot but good anyway. I was usually too distracted by other things to concentrate on patterns and then the last five days had abysmal wifi connection. But so as not to get too far behind here and forgotten, I’ll make a … Continue reading "Hello again!"
Read MoreAbstract/Asymmetrical Patterns
Patterns, normally are symmetrical but not always I guess? Having read about the Vitruvian Man it seems proportion is an important issue in design? Question marks because I really don’t have any or much of an idea of what they are talking about. “A perfect human form can fit within a circle and a square” … Continue reading "Abstract/Asymmetrical Patterns"
Read MorePATTERNS?
I think my problem is knowing what a ’pattern’ is. I think of a pattern as something made by selectively placing things, and I don’t consider randomly placed things a pattern. So I have a few here that I know are patterns, and a couple are are ”iffy”. You tell me. I first saw these … Continue reading "PATTERNS?"
Read MoreOld Grumble-Face Afloat
My First Batch of Patterns
I think I’m going to like this Pattern Challenge. I set out into the Minnesota countryside in search of patterns this morning. I found only a couple of patterns in farm fields, but I really hit the jackpot when I got back to town. Luckily I re-read the rules of the Patterns Challenge before posting, … Continue reading "My First Batch of Patterns"
Read MoreAugust Challenge — Blocks
Finally! The oppressive heat and humidity abated Very pleasant ride to Cheneyville, IL east of Hoopeston At one time quite the booming little place — got a tour of the church and some history from a neighbor who saw us taking a break there — Church photos HERE So, here is the story of the … Continue reading "August Challenge — Blocks"
Read MoreTolay for Three
My ace support crew and I agreed to undertake a bike-and-hike excursion at Tolay Regional Park today. She’d take care of the hiking while I handled the biking. We’ve done exactly that before, but this time she wanted to take along our ferocious dog, Sophie, who has actually grown too old and too plump to … Continue reading "Tolay for Three"
Read MoreTHAT OTHER UNUSUAL
I thought to take the route today that shows the other ‘unusual’ on a wall. I have things scheduled for tomorrow and Thursday that will allow for only a short ride each of those days, plus we may be in for at least a small rain. And who knows what it will be like when … Continue reading "THAT OTHER UNUSUAL"
Read MoreUS Military Flags
Before we get to the flags . . . . Dave and I took a ride through Cheneyville this morning Stopped at the abandoned church for a break and got a tour inside Founded in 1891 Photo from 2020 when Dwight was along No tour that time Everything pretty much as it was That’s ‘Pastor … Continue reading "US Military Flags"
Read MoreONE PATTERN AND AN UNUSUAL
’Illegal’ I know, but for now it is the only pattern I saw on yesterday’s ride, and I have little thought of where I will find any in bricks, blocks or stones. If I do, it will be by surprise, so I use this one for training purposes so I will recognize them if I … Continue reading "ONE PATTERN AND AN UNUSUAL"
Read MoreUnusual Challenge
Facility for a Great Dane?
Read MoreAugust Challenge Part 2
August 10–20 Flags Pennants Banners Windsocks remain active For the second part of the Challenge we are looking for: Patterns in Bricks, Blocks, and Stones Bricks as in pavement, buildings, or other structures Blocks as in as above Stones as in above or any surface or structure consisting of pebbles to boulders Include your bicycle … Continue reading "August Challenge Part 2"
Read MoreONE FOR THE ’DIFFERENT’ FILE
We are home now and I will read all the posts made since I have been gone. Catch up. This is one I have not seen or at least noticed anywhere before. It is an old ice machine by an old market that runs the campground where we stayed. I never thought to compare ice, … Continue reading "ONE FOR THE ’DIFFERENT’ FILE"
Read MoreA FEW OF THE FLYING THINGS
We have very spotty wifi where we are camping, and I have found a few items for our August challenge. I will post them now before I find too many more as it takes forever to post photos even from this place I have come across with free wifi! Got flags, banners, pennants, and even … Continue reading "A FEW OF THE FLYING THINGS"
Read MoreFlags and Banners
Chicago Cubs Fan Lives There Flags North End of McFerren Park Flags at Buy Here/Pay Here — No Credit/No Problem — Used Car Sales Banner at Dollar General on Chicago Road aka Dixie Highway Flags at Memorial for residents who lost their lives in Vietnam and Iraq Sort of Unusual Crop Duster making … Continue reading "Flags and Banners"
Read MoreA Hundred Flags, Banners, Pennants & Streamers (In Just Five Photos)
Yesterday, my never-ending search for new and exciting Cycle365 Challenge opportunities took me to Prescott, Wisconsin. I hit the jackpot there. Check it out: Before I go, I have one more photo to display. It’s just a single banner, which qualifies it for the Flags and Banners Challenge. But this one might also qualify for … Continue reading "A Hundred Flags, Banners, Pennants & Streamers (In Just Five Photos)"
Read MoreLe Tour Goes to Oakwood, IL
A medical appointment for CEO left some time for another venture to Kickapoo and the Rail Trail Positioning the start to avoid any steep climbs proved a good idea, albeit, shortening the distance A parking area exists between ravines and is not far from the entrance to the Vermilion County Fairgrounds and access to the … Continue reading "Le Tour Goes to Oakwood, IL"
Read MoreBerserk squirrels
Couldn’t get photos, but I was repeatedly attacked by berserk squirrels all along the Greenway today. Multiple other riders on the path warned me about the nasty little devils. Next time, I’m bringing my fearsome dog to deal with them. The squirrels, not the other riders.
Read MoreThis Post Might Raise A Few Red Flags For Lies and Exaggeration
The 81st Annual Firefighter’s Booya advertisement is actually a folding sign, but if I can use the Cycle365 platform to help My Town’s Fire Department, then I’m going to call it a BANNER. The two or three thousand Hastingites that follow Cycle365 will be glad I did. Add to that my thousands of followers from … Continue reading "This Post Might Raise A Few Red Flags For Lies and Exaggeration"
Read MoreA FEW BANNERS
Before heading out yesterday morning for the first of a few RV camping trips, I got in my bike ride. Finally I did find a few banners. OUR LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL They are the KNIGHTS Here is a thought that recent times have blurred for us a bit. Nice to be reminded. One more that … Continue reading "A FEW BANNERS"
Read MorePennants
Cycle 365 Pennant Look who’s LHT is in the photo 🙂 Pennants guarding edge of the roof as work is done at the Middle School
Read MoreFlags in France
I now think that the frequency of France’s “tricolore” can compete with the Stars and Stripes. It hasn’t been hard in the past few days to get many shots of this country’s version of red, white and blue. A couple of shots were taken in the last days of July, but I didn’t want to … Continue reading "Flags in France"
Read MoreCAME UP EMPTY
Not a flag, banner, pennant or windsock on my route today. I came upon something I thought was quite ’different’ though. What the heck are these bundles, I wondered. A closer look did not help much except to tell me they were ’Gem Premier Fines’. And there was no one to ask. So what to … Continue reading "CAME UP EMPTY"
Read MoreIt Should Be a Banner Month for Cycle365 Challenges
There are few places one can ride in MY town without at least one American flag being within view. The stars & stripes were the most common flag or banner I saw today, but Trump flags and banners were easily in 2nd place. (I didn’t take pictures of those.) In third place, in front of … Continue reading "It Should Be a Banner Month for Cycle365 Challenges"
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