I don’t see this many colors on one building, even if connecting together, very often — maybe never.
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Posted: September 29, 2022 Under: Uncategorized By NancyG 4 Comments
I don’t see this many colors on one building, even if connecting together, very often — maybe never.
Read MoreThis month will again be divided into 2 or 3 challenge topics Beginning with . . . . . . Fasteners There are many ways to fasten things together going all the way back to the Bronze Age when people learned the art of metal working The next problem for them was — how to … Continue reading "October Challenge Part 1 Fasteners"
Read MoreIt’s not October yet, two days to go, so here is a quick post to acknowledge our September challenges. The train obviously rolls. But then I got to thinking about it and wondered how come the train doesn’t just glide on the smooth tracks. Checked with Google and the friction created by the weight of … Continue reading "Almost rolled past"
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Read MoreWe stopped for our lunch break at a table we found hidden behind the trees. It was at a Dairy Farm that had Cheese and Cheese curds advertised on their banners that were blowing in the wind. Being the leader of our group of seven, I thought to take a chance of getting some cheese … Continue reading "AN OLD ROLLER"
Read MoreAnother glorious September day for a ride. We continue to enjoy a wonderful ”Indian Summer” with temps in the 60s and 70s — at least for a few more days as they tell us rain is due in a few days. My ride today had such the typical feel of a fall day — sunny … Continue reading "ROLLERS & PEEVERS"
Read MorePossibly a Pet Peeve but not much can be done about it Happy Spring to our southern hemisphere cyclists
Read MoreIf you’re on Cycle365, you probably are aware of the four challenges currently in effect–three September challenges and one year-long challenge. More specifically, thanks to Rich, the challenges are Rollers, Unusual, Machines & Peeves–more commonly known by the acronym RUMP. I didn’t set out to find examples of all four challenges today, but when I … Continue reading "A Man for All Challenges (That’s ME)"
Read MoreI guess this is the first month that I have not made a single contribution to the Challenges. I was on tour and as many of you know, and I thank you for your kind wishes, I was in the hospital. I can only can say, my BIGGEST PEEVE is that I have been in … Continue reading "Rolling with the flow"
Read MoreAhh, I got in a nice sunny day ride around home. It was so nice to have nothing to rush for and no deadline. Same ol’ road, and they afforded me some posts for today. ROLLERS This one can bounce because it is round, and it ROLLS. PEEVERS.. You cannot see the name of this … Continue reading "ROLLING, PEEVES, DIFFERENT"
Read MoreMaybe I’m not as much of an easy-going, laid back kind of guy as I claimed yesterday. Today’s ride revealed that I have more pet peeves than I thought. I sure hope this batch of them are the last ones I’ll have to post for this challenge. I do NOT want to get a reputation … Continue reading "MY Cycling Pet Peeves"
Read MoreLeaning road signs/Stop sign used for target practice Wind! That is a good sized flag in full fly (Unless of course its a tail wind) 🙂 The tangled up blue flag may peeve someone — not me Thank You Wind!
Read MoreA soccer ball rolls, but you can barely see the soccer ball in the featured photo. That’s why I zoomed in for a closer look. Unfortunately, the closer look doesn’t include my bike. For a Cycle365 Challenge participant like me, it was at least a Catch-22–if not a major moral dilemma. What does a guy … Continue reading "Rolls & Things and Things That Roll"
Read MoreWe all have some degree of everyday annoyances, some small, some not so small Part 3 of the September Challenge is: Pet Peeves Find any and all you can and post a photo and include your bicycle when practical Grass blown onto roads and streets Just back from a ride and saw several Pet Peeves … Continue reading "September Challenge Part 3"
Read MoreOn a couple of rides while ending our latest adventure — spotted these. Having problem with iPad so will post photos only.
Read MoreCrossing gates rolled into position as train approaches 7901 rolls across in the old CSX paint scheme Tank cars rolling north Raleigh rolled into Cheneyville, Illinois Vintage International tractor ready to push snow, or drag gravel roads or driveways A Raleigh and Le Tour at Heaton, Illinois Playground with inclined planes (for kids who would … Continue reading "Rollin’ ‘Round Vermilion"
Read MoreFeature photo from my ride on Tuesday. A few hours later, a 4.4 earthquake (and then a 4.3 aftershock a minute later) hit, with epicenter within Santa Rosa city limits, just about two miles from home. Felt like someone clobbered the house with a giant sledgehammer. (Or, as our seven-year-old neighbor explained, “It felt like … Continue reading "California: State of Excitement"
Read MoreBicycle rolling across the KRT trestle An exhilarating experience on the River to Rail ride Sept. 10 More rolling photos HERE
Read MoreTook a short ride from camp into the town of Manzanita (we are on the Oregon Coast) from our campsite. A bit cloudy with just a few spurts of sun, and a slight chill in the air. Well, it IS autumn they say. ROLLERS for the kids to tag along with you. Wheels everywhere to … Continue reading "WHEELS ALL A’ROUND’"
Read MoreThis is not about something that rolls; it’s about ME. I’m a ROCK & ROLLER from the 60’s, 70’s, 80’s, 90’s, and well into the first couple decades of the 2000’s. MY little suburb of the Twin Cities doesn’t get many rock concerts. That stuff is usually reserved for the big cities of Minneapolis and … Continue reading "A Roller"
Read MoreThe ride resumed after a hiatus of 2 years due to the Covid pandemic. When it was announced the ride would resume this year, it was looked forward to with anticipation. 4 routes were available: A 7.5 mile loop that stayed within Kennekuk County Park, a 30 mile route that included the eastern section of … Continue reading "River to Rail Ride 2022"
Read MoreAbout to join our small group for a potluck ’snack’ breakfast and then we will depart from here to our next camping event on the Oregon coast. So — we are preparing to ROLL ON. I took some time earlier to do my yoga. Though I always have my mat with me, I do not … Continue reading "ROLL ON OR ROLL OFF"
Read MoreSunday was 102. Monday was 112. Tuesday was 115 (the all-time high for any date since they began keeping records in Santa Rosa. Wednesday was 102. Thursday was 108. It’s a good thing there’s no such thing as climate change, or it would have been really warm.
Read MoreLe Tour rolled south to find CSX rolling north Ball bearings make lots of things roll easier Cyclists rolled into the fire station at Greer, Illinois Travel trailer ready to roll Portable lights rolled to the park for the Festival Balls rolled out on the lawn Farming implements roll to fields Round bales can roll … Continue reading "Rolling Rolling Rolling"
Read MoreLegend has it that humans conceived the concept of the wheel by observing lions rolling rocks The logo above was that of Holden Automobiles Australia Continuing the simple machine concept. . . . sort of . . . . . . Part 2 Anything that ROLLS Special emphasis should be placed on those that are … Continue reading "September Challenge Part 2"
Read MoreWe take off tomorrow again and I will most likely ride very little and may not find more machines. Though I have posted one pulley photo, I could not pass up this perfect example of a pulley — possibly my last machine for the challenge. Enjoy the last gasps of summer — I know I … Continue reading "ONE MORE MACHINE"
Read MoreA nice and longer solo ride this morning. I so much enjoyed venturing into a bit of different area even though I have done some of these roads in the past with someone leading me, I am not very familiar with them on my own. I found a few rides on RWGPS that will take … Continue reading "NOT AS MANY FOR RICH, BUT SOME SIMPLES."
Read MoreEven that is composed of simple machines Most obvious are the wedge shapes to cut thru the atmosphere Levers Wedges Wheel and Axles Pulleys and held together by screws What appear to be inclined planes do not actually function as one Labor Day Weekend is the Sweet Corn Festival No sweet corn packed … Continue reading "They are Everywhere!"
Read MoreI will not try to label all of these, just post them and you can sort them out. I am fortunate to get in some riding in between chores and errands in preparation for our next adventuring ;’-). That leaves little time for much writing, but know I am appreciating any and all posts here. … Continue reading "SIMPLE — WHEELS & SCREWS & STUFF"
Read MoreThe Challenge Czar came up with a pretty tricky challenge for the first part of this month. I had to consult Google to clarify the definition of “simple machine.” The first thing I learned was that Rich didn’t just make up the term. I should never have suspected otherwise. The second thing I learned was … Continue reading "COMING UP: A Lot of Simple Machine Pictures for Such a Simple Person"
Read MoreA few years ago an old downtown Santa Rosa motel was refurbished and reopened as the “retro” Astro Motel, catering in particular to visiting bicyclists (of which we always have quite a few, especially around the time of the Grand Fondo). I noticed in the newspaper this morning that in the wake of the death … Continue reading "Astro Exhibit"
Read MoreOn my normal solo ride I did see one — or maybe it is considered two? — simple machine)s) I see a RAMP as machine. Are the springs the pull the ramp back up considered a machine? Yep, only one today.
Read MoreScrews securing bridge rail Reverse side of the screw Black wedge on the red log splitter Inclined Plane on the loader Pulley just below the flag pole finial Several Wheel and Axles Crossing Gate Lever (raising a lowering arm and lamps) Inclined Plane rising to railroad grade Screws attaching base of the standard Track bolts … Continue reading "Simple Machines"
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