22 Wednesday Apr 2015
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Happy Earth Day!!
I’ve got to go finish packing. It’s an early start in the morning.
“Life Goes On!”
21 Tuesday Apr 2015
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365 Day Photo Challenge, Alabama, Band Trip, DollyWood, Gatlinburg, Kalah Mack, Photo, Photography, Tennessee, Twins
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And I really need this little mini vacation. I’m going with my twin daughters to Gatlinburg, Tenn. on a band trip. They are playing a couple of pieces in Dollywood on Saturday. If you’ve never been to Gatlinburg Tennessee, it’s a beautiful city in the mountains. It’s been several years since I’ve been there and I am so looking forward to spending some time there. However, I’ll be on a buss with other parents and teens so I won’t be able to go where I want to go. But it’s away from here and at work. That’s the main thing.
“Life Goes On!”
20 Monday Apr 2015
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http://www.myfoxal.com/story/28847952/gov-bentley-adamant-he-is-not-the-one-closing-state-parks
Our governor is using scare tactics to get the budget he wants or he will close 15 of our state parks. I do not like politicians who use threats to get what they want. Especially threats that will not only affect the lives of those working in those parks but it will have a huge impact on the community in which these parks are located. O really hope they find the funds so that they don’t have to close these parks.
“Life Goes On!”
19 Sunday Apr 2015
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I spent the day today as a couch potato. Yesterday wore me out. My legs and shoulders are sore and it’s tough getting up and down. I’m not complaining mind you, it’s just been a while since I’ve been this sore.
This past week was a slim week on the bicycle and more on the treadmill. I only biked 47 miles and yet I’ve walked about 10 miles on the treadmill. Next week I have a lot of preparation to do to get ready for a trip with my twin daughters so my bike riding will put on hold. Therefore, I’m thinking about putting my bike in the shop for some preventive maintenance and maybe some new tape on my handlebar. The tape used to be white but they have turned to a gray color with all the dirt and grime from changing flat tires with no gloves on. I’m thinking about going to a red color. Maybe red won’t show the dirt as much.
“Life Goes On!”
18 Saturday Apr 2015
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365 Day Photo Challenge, Alabama, Bicycle, Cycling, Flat Tire, MapMyRide, Old Howard 100, Photo, Photography, Rest Stops, SAG Support, Weather
Today started off and stayed cloudy which is pretty good considering it could have been either hot and steamy or worse, raining. As far as I know no one was injured or wrecked in today’s ride which is always good. I on the other hand had a couple of issues. One that I couldn’t help was that I had a flat about 60 yards from the second rest stop. I really came out pretty good on that one. I even had SAG support there if I needed help. I changed the tube and borrowed the SAG’s air pump as so that I wouldn’t have to use one of my CO2 cartridges. The other issue is that I’ve got to learn to take these hills better. I know that the only way I”m going to get any better is to 1) lose weight, 2) climb more hills and 3) do some weight lifting with my legs or something to that effect. I find that I hang pretty good with the big dogs until I get to the steep hills then they pull away then I never see them again.
Start of Ride
17 Friday Apr 2015
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I will be getting up at 5:15 in the morning to get ready to drive to Marion, Alabama for the Old Howard 100 Bike Ride. I have signed up for the 46 mile loop. One of these days I’ll do the 103 mile loop but not tomorrow. I’m not sure I’m fully prepared for this ride but I know that I’m more prepared than I was last year at this time. The weather does look better than it did last night at this time. They’re still predicting rain but it may hold off until after the ride. My rain jacket is in my backpack ready to go just in case.
The above picture was taken while I was inside a large water pit. The picture is of the inlet valve of a water pump. I thought the water droplets made for an interesting picture.
I did not do any type of workout this evening. I went to a club meeting after I ate supper and didn’t get back until nearly 9 pm. I still had a few things to get together for tomorrow’s ride so I decided to take a rest day today.
Wish me luck tomorrow. I’m just going to take my time and enjoy myself.
16 Thursday Apr 2015
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Another night on the treadmill because it got kind of messy today. It rained all day and the radar shows that more is on its’ way. I was hoping that the rain would let up by Saturday but as of right now it doesn’t look like it’s going to. One report is that the rain will return on Saturday afternoon around 1pm. If that’s the case I might be able to get my ride in before it hits. I’ve only ridden in the rain twice and both times it ended badly.
I’m really debating on whether or not to go on this ride Saturday. I went yesterday and bought a rain jacket just in case I decide to go. One thing I’ve got to consider is that it’s an over an hour just to get to the start of the ride. If I’m going to go that distance I might as well at least attempt to ride and just take my time doing it.
“Life Goes On!”
15 Wednesday Apr 2015
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Momma goose is still doing her duty. There had been reports that she wasn’t there and something had got her. One of the cleaning ladies was very upset because she went up to see her and she was gone. She assumed the worse. I walked up to her and took this picture with my cell phone. She was not happy that I got close to her. We raised geese when I was a kid so I knew what to expect. She hissed and hissed at me. I tried to calm her down but she wanted no part of me being that close to her.
It’s funny how weight fluxuates. I’ll gain one pound one week and lose two the next or gain two pounds one week and gain another pound the next. It’s so aggravating to work so hard at losing weight only to find that you gain. But, I read this just a short time ago, “It’s not the weight loss, it’s the health that the most important”. As long as I’m doing the treadmill or my bicycle every day or even a few days a week it can only help. I am partial to the weight loss side though. It’s more gratifying.
“Life Goes On!”
14 Tuesday Apr 2015
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365 Day Photo Challenge, Alabama, Bike Ride, Exercise, Old Howard, Photo, Photography, Rain, Treadmilll, Weather
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With the threat of rain I chose not to ride this evening. It’s supposed to rain all week here in the deep south. I’m trying to do some sort of exercise six days a week with one rest day. So far it seems to be working out for me. With the weather like it is I’m spending a lot of time on the treadmill. If it’s pretty out I’ll hop on my bicycle and ride for a couple of hours.
This Saturday is the Old Howard, (http://howard.samford.edu/oldhoward/), When I first started checking the weather a few weeks ago it show thunderstorms. Then a few days ago it started showing up as partly cloudy. Today when I checked it was 80% chance of rain and thunderstorms. If the forecast still shows rain on Friday I will not be going. I’ve ridden in the rain two times and both times I ended up in a ditch with a busted rim and bruised bones. Simply not taking the risk.
“Life Goes On!”
13 Monday Apr 2015
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365 Day Photo Challenge, Alabama, Bike Ride, Charity, Cycling, Dieting, Exercise, Photo, Photography, Tulip, Weight, Weightloss
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I’m really excited to report that I’ve lost 15 pounds as of this morning. I’ve been losing inches but not weight. I guess it’s all the exercising that causing muscle weight. Since March 1st I’ve either been on the treadmill or my road bike. I can tell that I’ve lost inches because I’ve had to put two new holes in my belt. I went from a size 48 pants down to a size 40 in a little over a month.
I’ve got a 46 mile bike ride down in Marion, Alabama this Saturday. This will be my first charitable bike ride of the year. I usually do about four a year. Last year I was not prepared for the first ride. I had only ridden about 50 or so miles before the event. This year I’ve ridden close to 200 miles so maybe I’m better prepared than last year. We shall see.
“Life Goes On!”
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