last night after dark I was researching the web from my computer. A rig pulled into my little cubby. I sent negative vibes out to not share my small private space. They turned around and left. Later another rig pulled the pulled sideways across my front bumper. WTF? I turn around to fully see what this rig was about and I saw that it was Mike, the USFS LEO, a fellow mtn biker and past road tripper. Just amazed how he found me. I am not hiding, but of all the gin joints in all of the world and he lands up in mine. We stood outside and conversed for quiet a while. So great to have an uninterrupted conversation. And it wasn’t while being bent over the hood w/ my hands behind my back. I still view LEOs as my scolding mother. Transactional analysis is child (me) parent (Mike). He told me that the law is any rig can be searched w/o probable cause w/in 100 miles of international border. I am rethinking my rides at Patagonia & Noble Canyon. My fear is my van is torn apart during a search and I am left w/ a pile of parts and nothing found. He said the government issues a torte claim to file for cost of restoring rig to undamaged state. I just really don’t want to expose myself to the hassle.
Deer Pass is crowded way more than ever.
Drove into my DR appointment. Mark said my wound is healing well enough to no longer require packing. He steri stripped the wound believing they will hold wound closed. Next visit is next Wed.
I drove over to Fat Tire hoping that I would get to meet Pernille again. She dropped a bike off yesterday. Wow! energy waves passed. I wanted more. She arrived shortly after I arrived. Her energy was so wonderfully positive, we warmed up to each other. Darn. She is returning home to Copenhagen on Sunday. My glasses are on crooked.
Drove down to BnB for Fri ride. Just Danny, Beernuts, and Scot showed. 75 degrees while seasonal and not overly hot was still hot to ride in. We ended up a short ride out Old mans wash on the other side of 179. Climbing Rabbit Ears ridge is on a below grade horse hooves chewed up cobble trail. Today i rode it non stop in its entirety. I was right behind Danny who was right behind Scot. Key again was 2:2 that allowed me to track stand as needed to negotiate a rock. Success; felt good about my accomplishment. Crazy Sedona riding. I made a left turn too outside and greeted a prickly pear w/ my right hand. The cactus left 3 large spines imbedded in the back of my hand. Painful I hollered I was injured. I stopped. I pulled the spines out but 1 broke off under my skin. When I put my new stiff glove back on and clenched my fist the spine was pressed deeper into my skin. I rode bare hand the rest of route. Back @ the van I pulled my tweezers out of my first aid kit and pulled the spine out. Relief.
Made it back to BnB just after 5:00 closing for traditional Fri beer for riders. The numbers grew w/ core people arriving. Jimmy also feeds pizza. I ate a slice and a banana for dinner and skipped a shower. I hung until 8:00 then left for now crowded Beaverhead. I met Zack who is a dead ringer for Jason of IMBA trail solutions. I learned that he is a planner for NW BLM lands. He worked on Sandy Canyon out near Portland, OR that he encouraged me to check out.
Tomorrow is Bfast w/ Danny @ 8 @ Wildflower in Uptown.
Easter weekend crowd. Living in a tourist & retirement community. Some tourist belong to retirement community but they are still getting on.
We just got back from backcountry skiing at Battle Abbey. There was a foot of powder with clear skies and cold temperatures. It was a great week of skiing. Lisa and I did our first ride on High Drive tonight. Glad to see there are some wildlife that fogs your glasses. Randy