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Now we are watching "The Flying Scotsman" on TV. Why people set there mind to frustrate the lives of others is one of the great evils of the world. But some seem to enjoy it. The more the merrier.

The Alterra Coffee Bean Classic was postponed until August 29th. With the flooding, and more rain the following day, it was understandable. I heard the trails were not too bad as far as downed trees and such.

Metro Mountain Bikers had a trail maintenance day at the Hoyt Park Trails. More people came then were expected. And the trail was cleaned up in short order. Looking to get there soon. One giant puddle was still breaking the loop when we were there.

And we had a deer come by to inspect the work. Actually Misao spotted a deer near our home in the much more urban area of the city, but still close to the river. Some think too close to the river.

Then more chance to work, which is the extent of my exercise as I have not gotten out riding much. Digging out foundations by hand. Pulling up buckets of dirt. And today we hauled stone. My weight is down a bit more. They say it is the chemicals in foods that keep people from losing weight. Not only exercise but good eating goes to a long life. The peach tree is suffering a fungal infection. I will have to treat it in the fall.

They say sitting is the worst thing for your health. And I don't like it much but what can you do. Lots of driving for our business and now the writing. Hopefully the book will be ready for sale in September. Will work on my next book to pass the time waiting for the copy edit process to work out over the next several weeks.

Will I make a last minute dash into the race season? The local favorite (Aug. 29th) and my favorite and everyone's favorite still to come. And all nearby.

And Alois has called me his twin. He e-mailed me six days after his birthday to thank me for my birthday greeting to him. He said it was six minutes early. Everything just makes so much sense in Germany.

Nice movie, Just about done now.