yesterday was sunny, calm, but just below freezing. i waited allowing the sun to warm what it could. i wore tights, a long underwear top under long sleeve jersey, heavy socks, insulated gloves, a hat, and a wind shirt. i needed more. the puddles were still frozen even in full sun. i pedaled up old bruce in patches of sun that failed to raise a comforting sweat. i rode out on pleasant prairie in full sun but was still chilly. what i wore would have been warm enough if i were pedaling on dirt. this road riding is cold. my shoulder still lacks sufficient range of motion to comfortably keep my hand on the grip. the gravel rd didn’t seem to bother me much as the suspension dampened the jars. i rode 48 mins w/ a smile. i am back on the bike 9 weeks post surgery w/ another 15 weeks for real dirt.
i received another jury summons which i declined.
19 degrees again. the van heater was only on low overnight, van inside temp was 42 and i saw my breath. i turned the heat on high. with full sun on the side of the van and the increased heat it warmed to 52 degrees. pretty chilly bfast.
tomorrow marks the 50th year since Kennedy’s assignation. i was in 9th grade. my mother picked me up from school per usual, only then did i learn of events. the school made no announcement. i was too much into being outside that i did not follow the events. where were you when you heard the news?
i was going to ride today but the forecast calls for below freezing temp, i do have more clothing to wear…. maybe.
my shoulder rehab is progressing. it still hurts 24X7 and awakens me around 2AM then i toss and turn. i am unable to find a pain free position. a new exercise consists of a 3# weight duct taped to a ski pole extended behind my head w/ the left arm while laying on my back. the weight pushes my arm towards the floor. i can almost touch the floor. i do the prescribed exercises 2X per instructions. i both look forward to doing them and disliking doing them because of the discomfort. this house provides the room to move. i am sticking to the plan. i can almost brush my hair, i can lift my hand to put on the steering wheel and actually help turn the wheel. i am so looking forward to an uninterrupted night of sleep.
zags play wsu cougs tonight, always a good dog and cat fight. bar stool awaits me @ genos.