And lo, we got two days in a row of sunny gorgeous weather. Plus, I did my own ride on a not so gorgeous day in between that was at least warm and dry. Just a few photos to share from sunny ride days.  My friends Kathy and Carol rode with me along the Centennial … Continue reading "I’D LIKE TO RIDE IN SOME SUN"

Between my availability (camping; family) and the weather (rain, snow, cold, wind) I have ridden my bike much less than I would hope for. I have gotten in a few very short rides but not even enough to take a photo to post here. Today was the day for a nice long one ????????. I … Continue reading "I’D JUST LIKE TO RIDE MY BICYCLE"

I cannot post my blog yet even though it is ready! No wifi here, and weak hotspot does not work well for posting photos so I will have to wait until we get home later today. But I wanted to post this photo for Rich. More will be on the blog – check later. All … Continue reading "I’D LIKE TO RIDE MY BICYCLE TO CONCRETE"

I got the chance for some different riding routes. Today perhaps strictly the trail into the town of Concrete ????. Go to my blog to see more… https://adventureswithnancyg.blogspot.com

Once a month, when weather allows, I try to bike over for tea time at my friend Ann’s place. It’s been a while and finally there is some good weather coming. However, Ann is unavailable for a our tea time this month. She is near the top of my list for a time in April. … Continue reading "I’D LIKE TO RIDE TO MEET UP WITH A FRIEND"

Since weather prevented me from doing my bank errand by bike, I have been sad about that. The drive up teller said hello to me and that she really had a hard time recognizing me out of my biking gear! I almost never do this errand by car. I roped Susan into hooking up the … Continue reading "I’D LIKE TO DO AN ERRAND BY BIKE"

After all the whining I did in my reply to Rich’s recent post about weather keeping me indoors, I got to ride today!!!! It rained for all of the morning so I gave in and drove for my couple of errands I had planned to do by bike. After being back home for a few … Continue reading "I’D LIKE TO CHECK ON THE STUMP"

I have to say it with question marks just in case there is a wee bit of a chance the weather may not be as bad as they predict for the next several days. Today was not the gorgeous day of yesterday, but Vera, or maybe Tina Tern, and I got in quite a nice … Continue reading "LAST RIDE IN FEB?/LAST R&B POST?"

I have not yet officially named my TERN, but am thinking of ”Vera”. That is for one of my favorite British t.v. shows of the same name. But the vote is still out and if I think of something better, I will change it. Anyone have any suggestions? It was a 34 degree day with … Continue reading "NEW BIKE FINDS STUFF"

A couple of you are on my list for email notification when I do a post on my blog. Most of you are not ont that list so I feel I MUST tell you about this one because there is little that is more exciting than a New Bike Day ???‍♀️. Go to the blog … Continue reading "NEW BIKE"

I found a window and took it. Sun at the start some light rain for only a few minutes, and clouds that opened back up for sun at the end. Once home, torrential rain started. Phew, missed the bad part of the day by getting out early. Blown down limbs & Branches from last night’s … Continue reading "LOTS OF B OUT TODAY"

If Greg can ride in all that snow, I can surely ride in some rain. I waited for mid morning when the rain was ”light” but it was definitely consistent and with a little headwind if at times felt more that ”light”. Rain puddles Raindrops Rainlegs Red Table and Chairs And a few Bs Barbershop … Continue reading "RRRRRAINY RIDE"

It was a short ride in the COLD yesterday. Total cloud cover and 37 degrees was much colder than sunny 40 degrees of the day before. Though I am surely glad that I did ride, it was not near as much fun for me as the sunny ride was. Got some for our challenge at … Continue reading "R & DOUBLE B"

I am so happy that I pushed myself out into the 36 degree day ;’). After swapping my fingerless gloves for warm mittens, donning my multiple top and bottom layers and adding my helmet liner I was ready for the transition from that California weather ;’). It was cold enough that I was not too … Continue reading "R & B TWOFERS"

Have not had much riding opportunity these past couple of days, but we are having a great time visiting with our friends. Yesterday they led us from their house in Cayucos to the small town of Morro Bay where Susan and I got in a short but nice ride. Before starting our ride we had … Continue reading "SOME Bs IN MORRO BAY"

I took a longer ride today and though I liked most of it and all of what I saw, there were parts that were not good. That would be the 8-10 miles on 2 roads with high speed traffic and no shoulder/bike lane. The saving grace was the the traffic was a bit on the … Continue reading "I STILL B IN ELK GROVE"

Trying to get in another couple of rides before we move on for more and different adventures. I rode one of the first rides I ever did when first visiting Sarah in Elk Grove. This time I was more familiar and did not get totally confused by the directions on RWGPS!! Can’t fool me now. … Continue reading "GIVE ME A B"

While here in northern California the weather has been good and not so good, but not cold ;.’). When was the last time you did something for the first time? I can answer that with: February 2, 2023 ;’). We took the girls on a Rail Bike adventure. None of us had done this before … Continue reading "B IN AND AROUND ELK GROVE"

With a full family day yesterday, I didn’t have time to post my morning ride. I basically did the same ride as the morning before, but added a few loops. I found Burls on these Bare trees. And Bare Branches Backed By Blue Sky. A Bench for two next to a Bike. And on my … Continue reading "B FOR FEBRUARY"

Needing to be back to drive Lucy to Horseback Riding camp, I opted for a ride around the lagoons in the neighborhood. There are some very pricey homes around the lagoons and actually everywhere around here. But the great water views cost the most. Of course the lagoons are gated for the rich! I have … Continue reading "JANUARY RIDE #15 – FINAL RIDE FOR JANUARY"

Why it is as cold in northern California as it is at home. Wait, I just checked. Nope at home it was in the 20s this morning! But 39 here this morning felt a bit nippy in itself. The clear blue sun-filled sky made up for a lot of strong headwind I had on today’s … Continue reading "JANUARY RIDE #15"

It never matters how many or how few the miles when I get to ride with these guys! Here we are in Elk Grove, California and …… it rains! BUT, my Pacific Northwest gals did not flinch about riding to Walgreens for some needed items. Did not matter if it was only a 5 mile … Continue reading "JANUARY RIDE #14"

There came a hint of sun that helped get me out for my ride. I was fooled by the diffused sun that was soon to be taken over by the clouds and cold air. But the ride was good. Nothing too exciting and I was not sure I would find something to share from this … Continue reading "JANUARY RIDE #13"

In a way I am surprised, and pleasantly so, to have gotten 12 rides this wet and stormy month. And I must say, being the challenging month it has been, Rich’s challenge has been spot on! And a motivational tool for me to ride more than I might have. Thank you Rich. Colder and damper … Continue reading "JANUARY RIDE #12"

What a beautiful day! It was still a bit chilly, but even the filtered sun in the thinly clouded sky was plenty to keep me happy. As we are showing our usual rides, here is a photo of the road I take just about every time for one of my routes from home. A lot, … Continue reading "JANUARY RIDE #11"

Yesterday’s heavy rainfall left this morning with heavy dampness on the ground and in the air which made my ride start later than I like. That had me shorten my ride once again to get home before it got colder and darker. Throughout the ride I had only a few minor sun breaks peek out … Continue reading "JANUARY RIDE #10"

Yesterday’a morning peek out the window showed me mist, fog, wind and dark clouds. I was not too hopeful for a ride but by about 11:00 I could not deny the (one) sun break and no rain so I saddled up. I did not go far and did a shortened version of my neighborhood loops … Continue reading "JANUARY RIDE #9"

Sometimes 42 degrees feels so cold to me. That was the case as I started my morning ride. The sun was out most of the day, it never got what one would call ”warm” even though the temp climbed to 45, and the slight headwind added to my sensation of being colder than I expected. … Continue reading "JANUARY RIDE #8"

As they say — what a difference a day makes! Yesterday it was sunny and temps climbed to 59 degrees from morning 47. Needless to say — I went for a nice bike ride, and am so happy that I did (as usual) as today will be filled with clouds, rain and temps back down … Continue reading "JANUARY RIDE #7"

Two sunny days in a row! I almost let this one get by me as I took my bike into the shop for some minor work and it was cold and damp, not at all inviting for a ride. Once back home, the sun came shining through and I hopped onto Susan’s bike for an … Continue reading "JANUARY RIDE #6"

As I wrote on my fb page — today day was indeed a gift after the other weather that has had us grumpy and somewhat housebound lately. Sunny ALL day and 50 degrees is beautiful on this early January day. I got my friend Shelly to ride with me along a local trail where these … Continue reading "JANUARY RIDE #5"

ERRANDS. Errands by bike will most always get me on the saddle ;’-). Today I wanted to get out early enough to miss the forecasted wind advisory and rain! I was on my bike at 8:45 to miss those weather things. Note, this is only the 4th ride I have been on this year!! First … Continue reading "JANUARY RIDE #4"

This month is not allowing much riding for me. This first week we were driving for two different days and there has also been some weather! Today was almost dry until the final 7-8 minutes of my ride when I did get some fat rain drops. It came and went periodically so I did not … Continue reading "JANUARY RIDE #3"

We were up for a little camping trip as the weather promised to be dry, in the 40s, and some sun possibilities. Though I thought I might get 2 days of riding, I ended up with but one for a variety of reasons. But it was a good one and I will not complain as … Continue reading "JANUARY RIDE #2"

We even had some sun breaks on this 45 degree day! Our annual Rainbow Rider group — FROSTY (First Ride Out Starting The Year). Part of the ride was on the Centennial Trail and I came upon these nice horsemen who waved to me and wished me a Happy New Year ;’-).

Hey — seems like we are ALL getting in a ride for the last day of 2022. Temps here are borderline ’balmy’ for nice long ride. On to our new year wishes for all and each of us to have good riding near or far from home.

YAY!! A more than decent day for a bike ride. It was cold still, cold enough to be ready to end my ride shorter than what I do in warmer temps. But I got a lot of challenge items to share ;-). First — as a complete opposite of Greg’s huge human active nativity post … Continue reading "A BIT OF SUNSHINE FOR TODAY’S RIDE ;’-)"

It had been 11 days (ELEVEN DAYS!) since I had ridden my bike. Snow, ice, frosty fog, freezing rain each and all kept me ride-less. Yesterday (Friday) was the day ?. I got a few Christmas decorations. Snow is all but gone, helped by the cold rain we have been having. And now morning frosty … Continue reading "FINALLY A RIDE IN DECEMBER"

This is for Suzanne. We bought and had these hand covers delivered just a day ago, and I am yet to try them out (I have said here ad nauseam how icy our roads are) so cannot tell you very much yet. These are made especially for flat handlebars which are what I have. I … Continue reading "COLD HANDS/WARM HANDS"

I told Rich that I am not trying to get ahead of the game by posting December related items, but they just appeared. The last one had the November decorations of color with December sneaking in there as well. Here is a similar happening from today’s ride that I love! I think many of us … Continue reading "NOVEMBER NOT GIVING UP TO DECEMBER"

Some Christmas holiday decorations are just starting to make their way out, and the fall decs still show their color. I don’t want our beautiful weather to end, but it is going to anyway! Rain coming very soon. I am grateful for a lovely November this year.

These are ubiquitous, but the only TDay decoration I have seen on my cold rides. Just like Bill’s (with maybe a little less girth) but nobody is calling ’nobody’ a turkey ?

After all my complaining about weather, we are have a gorgeous spell for all of this week!! Cold but gorgeous. I have posted my teaneuring adventures on my blog in case you might want to take a look, https://adventureswithnancyg.blogspot.com/?m=1 I will be riding all week at least. Then, who knows!

Just checking in here with you all. This weekend we had quite the wind storm, maybe the biggest ever in this area, that took power away from 200,000 homes in our county. We pulled out our battery powered candles and bottle lights, both of which we got at different SOTF outings as ’prizes’ for doing … Continue reading "WE HAD A STORM"

We are having lots of rain and due later today for high winds. I did ride in a bit of light rain yesterday, getting home as the intensity picked up ;’-). This, November, is traditionally and historically our wettest month of the year. It is holding up to its name for this first week ?. … Continue reading "NO, NO, NO,NO"

This turned into a fantastic cycling day. I was anticipating being cold in the 45 degree air, but the sun made up for that and it gradually rose to 48+ degrees. Stopped for lunch with a friend and on the way, spotted these for the entry for November. I continue on with my Teaneuring challenge … Continue reading "DO NOT ENTER: NO TRESSPASSING"

It’s wet here. My weather app said no rain from 11 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  I had to get out for a ride so, though it is a day early, I chose to look for the challenge item as my training. I found one or two… just to let you know that I am still … Continue reading "TRAINING RIDE FOR NOVEMBER CHALLENGE"

There was a ’window’ this morning so I was riding and got some light rain only 20 minutes from home ;’-). As I rode around with some lifted spirit, I found some stuff. Our neighborhood ”railroad depot” has done some nice decorating — more for the season than for Halloween — my preference A closer … Continue reading "GRUMPY FINDS SOME HALLOWEEN"

With the past 2+ days of rain, light or otherwise, the smoke is gone from our clean air. Of the the rain will now take over for a while and we expect an entire week of rain, beginning tomorrow. I will search diligently for any window of opportunity for a ride. Got a coupe of … Continue reading "A COUPLE HALLOWEENY THINGS"

OK – so I am house bound and have been for most of this week. This morning at 9:30 out my front door looks like this… That is not fog or heavy mist. It is smoke from the wildfires that have yet to be put out! It has gotten worse everyday this week, and they … Continue reading "NOT A CHALLENGE ENTRY"

I have not ridden much in the past two weeks due to our travel and our family time. And today, now home, we have the smoke to deal with. Moderate air quality of 89 meant caution for doing any kind of out door activities. Fortunately Susan had purchased masks for just such an occasion. ;’-). … Continue reading "HANDMADE"

A bit of a take on Suzanne’s title. Today, on this second day of October, was my first ride for the month. It may be the last one I get for an entire week!!! We will be leaving tomorrow to drive the Grandgirls home to California with some stops along the way that may not … Continue reading "FASTEN-ATING: THE ART OF LOOKING FOR FASTENERS ;’-)"

I don’t see this many colors on one building, even if connecting together, very often — maybe never.

We 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"

Another 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"

Ahh, 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"

On a couple of rides while ending our latest adventure — spotted these. Having problem with iPad so will post photos only.

Took 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’"

About 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"

We 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"

A 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."

I 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"

On 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.

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"

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."

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"

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"

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"

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"

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"

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?"

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"

’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"

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"

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"

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"

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"

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"

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"

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"

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"

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"

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"

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"

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"

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"

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"

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"

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"

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"

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!!

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"

We are camping for a couple of days and I found a Canoe — late for Canoe day but still… This next on is not actually too weird for the Year Long Challenge, and is too early, but I liked it so here is something just a little different for this era.

I had plans to get a canoe for Canoe Day and went out of my way for a photo of a canoe that has been there for ages and ages. Wouldn’t you know — it was gone! So I continued on into Everett, hoping the insects were not gone as well. Here they were… I … Continue reading "INSECT WEEK"

ICE CREAM — YAY! Missing that heat wave again, I met one of my bike buddies, Ron, a bit earlier than usual for a fine and happy ride along part of the Centennial Trail. We opted for a different start point of Machias Station (no services) to the town of Arlington. It is a perfect place … Continue reading "ICE CREAM AND A COUPLE CHALLENGE ITEMS"

What beautiful weather these last two days have brought. No heat wave yet as the current temp is a fantastic 72. I guess tomorrow might be the day of heat. Great ride with a (somewhat) friend and I could stop for Dairy Monthl.

Everything around us seems to create spectacular news as if something is “extreme”! They tell us we are in a Heat Wave for the next 3 (THREE) days with temps in the mid to high 80s (eighties!!!). So, they tell us, be sure to stay hydrated. Last year at this time there was a an … Continue reading "WE’RE HAVING A HEAT WAVE"

Not much else to say about today as I seem to have slipped into a bit of a funk and though having a bike ride, my mood has not risen much for today. I know it is passing and soon I will be jumping for joy when the sun hits us ;’-).

I have yet to be near where I can celebrate Fish are Friends Week, but hope that will happen soon enough. We do see eagles (live ones) around here and I do see them on some bike rides, but I know I will not be seeing any today — or this week most likely — … Continue reading "AMERICAN EAGLE DAY"