some relief

Saturday upon sitting up in bed I discovered how immobile my lower back was. I couldn’t really stand straight, no shop ride for me.

I used by smartphone to find the computer repair shop I used years ago and they were open, that’s what their site said. I put the empty schedule to work and drove down to St George repair shop. First I picked up my blood thinning med using a called in refill and it was on the right side of street. Left the computer with a tech.

I noticed a bike shop next door. I walk in. It’s Judd from the specialized shop. He bolted to start his own shop. We chatted awhile. He used to have this police car that was cool for what it was.

Gonzaga game w/ Arizona @ 3. Went to buffalo wings home of many tv’s. I made a $7 beer last thru OT loss by 3 points. Zags played toe to toe w/  ranked 3. Zags are in top ten are not a fluke

I drove back to hurricane. Caught a shower. Ohio state played later. No gathering place in town to watch the game. I ended up @ the laundromat watching on a small screen. I left @ halftime driving back to jem th. Full moon

Sunday morning my back was still locked up. No riding today. I hung out @ th. Later I hiked one of the newly built trails.

Last night 1 muscle relaxer needed a second one to finish the night. I slept in.

Saturday I called and left a message @  chiropractic clinic. They called me. They had a 10:30 appointment. I’m in. My skeleton looked like a grand prix race course. He made quite a few adjustments. My back was freed. He worked my neck. Headache lessened but not fixed. Asked ifI could ride. He said yes. I have a follow-up Tuesday 9:00.

Computer repair called delivering sad news that I killed the computer: hard drive scrunched. They will hold a seance to retrieve data from the hard drive. Need to buy a new computer. Hopefully it will have the retrieved data.

I drove back out to corral to ride route number 15 on the trail map. Oh, yesterday I changed out the organic brake pads on rear brake to semi metallic which are better stoppers but make more squeals. But the stop was back in the brake. I rode the section out by the boy’s academy, crossed the highway to upper jem where I camp then down the jem. Plan was to ride cryptobiotic and goosebumps which are New trails. The discovery map’s scale is too small to sort out intersections. I found my route, something like 2hrs pedaling for 18 miles. My back still has issues. I enjoyed the sunny day ride.

Drove back into town for a shower & groceries. Going to make mashed potato pancakes: comfort food. Used skillet, Dutch oven and small pot. Lot of activity in my small kitchen. Comforted and kitchen cleaned up.

Furnace is cycling. Dysfunction has to be inside and not caused by oily propane.

Tomorrow I will drive down to computer shop to a dress my dirty underwear then ride the Santa Clara trails. New card is to arrive. Verizon is getting antsy for my payment.