Life is pretty much routine. I get up out of bed after 7, fix bfast and clean up, then head to Bike and Bean and wait for any of the bean crowd to cycle thru. Go for a ride most days from the Bean. Return for a shower and more visiting w/ another crowd. Weather is pleasant enough to sit out back in the sun. Much beer is consumed by some. I drink a beer a day then lots of water. I shower then stop @ Webers IGA for dinner groceries then drive out to Beaverhead camp spot. Fix dinner then clean up. Attend to electronic communication than write this. Bed time is between 10 and 11. Living in this natural red rock beauty.
Wed night I fixed mole @ Danny’s; took 2 1/2 hours to make and turned out finger licking good. I saved 10 ice cubes of frozen sauce for future dinners like I had tonight w/ left over ride from a dinner I made for Jimmy and I last night.
Thurs was wash day and first day of this stretch of physical therapy for my right shoulder. PT has been the same from every therapist.
Friday I rode w/Duff who lead Dolly just learning to ride. Duff lead us to some of his tech features. This one is known as Butt Crack that he whizzed by.
I like this pict which shows how we can get lsot in our thoughts w/ bikes askew
I did not join the shop ride that left at 3:00 but I did join in the after ride gathering. Another big and rowdy gathering of riders. I drove out to beaverhead after dark and scored my spot.
Fri AM it was 24 degrees @ the bean. Freeze thaw mud happened. Even today remnant patches remain. Today I rode Hog Wash where I encountered ice in the deep shade of the wash in the opening pict. Otherwise warmth is almost short sleeves.
Sat I moved the new 2.4 conti trail king from the back to the front and installed a new 2.2 conti trail king. The 2.4 on the rear was a shop mistake. Right away I noticed an increase in speed pedaling up the parking lot. On the dirt I did not notice any loss of traction.
Sat @ 8:30 AM I learned more skills from Simon’s skill sessions.
I connect the trail net work for an 11 miles loop from the shop. Bell rock pathway, single track bypass, court house, llama, little horse, ht, templeton, breezy, finish on shades. Climbs 1145 feet and lasts about 1 1/2 hours.
Rain is forecast for Tues. Tomorrow is a ride day just because of forecast.
Thurs there was TV coverage for the Gonzaga / ST Mary’s game that I watched @ PJs. The Zags scored 21 more points and are now in first place in the WCC, still ranked # 3 in the US.
Sat night I used Jimmy’s kitchen to prepare a dinner for us. I drove over to the Bean parking lot for the night.
Today I felt like I wanted to ride. I planned a route knowing there were several hike a bike sections and other just huffing climbs. Exposure on Hogs. I rode well.
The hot water heater at the shop has been shutting off serving up barely tepid shower water. Today I caught very hot water shower.
The X ray of my elbow revealed no structural injury. My pain and loss of function is connective tissue.
The furnace has been running as advertised. Thurs night it ran all night in spite of the low setting I commanded and still left enough battery power.
“Ain’t but 3 things in this world that’s worth a solitary dime but old dogs, children and watermelon wine. Old dogs care about you even when you make a mistake, God bless the little children while they are too young to hate.” (Tom T Hall, Watermelon Wine). I listen to Willie’s Place on XM on Saturdays.