Haagen Daaz, on sale @ Weber’s IGA, a pint for $3.00, regular price $4.49.
Tonight is my last night in Sedona as I leave tomorrow on a to week road trip to get to Bend, OR. Tomorrow is one last go w/ Rebecca, the PT, and laundry. Next stop is Zuni mtns near Gallup, NM.
Spent Sunday night up @ Flag which is almost 15 degrees cooler than Sedona. Mon AM I drove down canyon to my PT appointment. She is really happy w/ the range of motion I am getting. Not quite all I should have per the protocol. Afterwards I got back in my van and turned on the engine. An instrument displays outside temp:100 degrees. Flag will be cooler. I drove back up canyon back out to Fort Valley. I hiked up one of the roads from where I camp which intersects the pipeline for a loop. I didn’t allow enough daylight to make the loop.
Tues. I drove to Anytime Fitness to ride an exercise bike. The first one I rode was a recliner sort w/ a big butt seat. In short while my glutes were barking from the seat shape. I tried another one that must be used for the spin classes as it was devoid of electronic ride info. Made 30 mins of effort. I showered then drove over to REI to buy a mat I could place on the ground to do some stretching exercises. Whole Foods nearby had fresh wild Alaskan salmon. $18 for about a pound. Mmmm good. Added a chopped yam and asparagus to the steamer pot.
Tues. night several thunderstorms lit up the ski and wetted the ground. I was concerned that the road might soften. I drove out OK this AM. I drove to Anytime and put down 40 mins on the spin bike. I pushed as was evidenced by the copious sweat drops in spite of being down wind of a fan. I showered then drove down canyon to the Bean.
Sedona post office is inconsistent w/ their General Delivery practice as 1 package made it into my hands while another was returned to sender as the addressee was not known, that’s what general delivery is all about.
I hiked a loop from the bean. Hike takes just over an hour of serious humping. All by myself. I used a bandana to wipe perspiration from my forehead. I carried it loosely stuffed in my left front pocket. I looked down to discover it was missing. I rehiked till I found it. Temp in 80’s. Afterwards I sat on the covered porch icing my shoulder. Shortly the local free beer loving riders made their thirst known. The keg just blew. The talk turned to sexual prowess leaving me w/ nothing to share. I was hungry so I drove down to PJ’s for a one last grilled chicken salad. I enjoy a place where I am known.
Back out to Beaverhead spot. All by myself.
This will be my last missive until next week sometime. Tomorrow to Zunis till Sat then drive to Albeque and fly to Ohio. Return to Albeque Tues night. Maybe Salida on Wed, certainly by Thurs. Excitement of getting back on the road. Not as happy as packing a carry on for Ohio visit. It’s going on vacation leaving my house and only able to take what I need. Then I remember or want something from my house which is a very long walk away.