Revitalized

It has been a long while since I went to the north and couldn’t afford to go hunting this year, but I ran up to check on our property and do a little work Tuesday. On the way I made a great decision as leaving the city my body and mind relaxed. I stopped at a rest stop to lighten my load, making the trip that much more enjoyable; constipation can really distract from a good day trip.

Though the peak autumn colors had long passed the browns and golds are very attractive and soothing. Getting out into the clean fresh air and surrounded by nature the stresses of life soon melted away. Or maybe it was just getting away from our stalkers. No, I didn’t take my bike. I have not been riding or exercising much and need to work it into my schedule. What keeps me so busy? A bit more work and now I have money in my pocket so I can get things done. Money, or the freedom it gives you to accomplish things is a great motivator.

This little tree we received from a grocery store over a year ago and I took it up with me to plant. It grew quite a bit since we got it but we had no appropriate place to plant it in our yard. So it is now has a new home in the north woods. it has lots of company. The trees on our property are getting large as I cleaned out much of the dense underbrush some years back.

I found another little pine tree growing along our walk and placed it in the previously occupied pot with some fresh potting soil. Looks like the temperatures will be good for treating the peach tree around Thanksgiving. had to wait for all the leaves to fall off.

Another video.

Yard Work

At the last Metro Mountain Bikers meeting they mentioned that the leading outdoor activity in Wisconsin is gardening per some survey the State did. Many love gardening and we have had some beautiful days for getting the yard and garden ready for Winter. The little T rose put out a tiny bloom even though the days are short and cold.

Misao went to some event the local utility company was putting on at the baseball stadium. They had Santa’s reindeer posing for pictures with children. This one was not having a good day. She received some holiday cookbooks that will work contrary to the goals of my Winter weight loss program.

I was working in the yard and on some garage repairs. Though the skies were blue I did not get out for a ride. And today, after almost no sleep most of the weekend, I was wiped out and have been in recovery mode. The Packers are playing tonight and we are having a cowboy pizza for the game. Actually Misao will not get home til late so I will be having a cowboy pizza for the game; pepperoni, sausage, tons of cheese and olives. I really need to get a trainer soon for my bike and start working out in the evenings.

And yes, Christmas music has started being played non-stop on the radio before Thanksgiving. Can’t they wait, with the store decorations too? Starting on Veterans Day… Peace on earth,goodwill towards men. I guess it fits.

Grounded

Grounded today. We were planning to go up north but had to cancel our plans due to weather. I may have to go up by myself sometime soon as Misao is always busy during the four days of the week when I don’t have the car for work, and then we work weekends. I am debating whether we need snow tires as it would be much safer and we have a bit of money now.

I’ll share some more WORS photos to keep things relevant. The videos are grainy as I dumbed down the resolution because I had file size problems getting video onto you/tube.

People can claim how wonderful it would be if we all had bicycles rather than cars, but it is near impossible to get things done without a car. And our car is not just shared between us but is the second car for the family of the person she is a care giver for. Can you tell I want to get a second car?

But bicycles are great exercise and my exercise log shows I’ve been negligent.  The days are short and the money and daylight time are going into house repairs before Winter really hits. Could use, and almost afford, a trainer for my bike but the second car is a bit higher on my list of priorities. It will get me to a lot more trail work days though those seem to be going dark, breaking into small covert groups.

There may not be a Southern Kettles WEMS race next year as the director has been under attack from those directing the Fall Colors Festival. Nothing like back stabbing, gossip and lies to bring good drama to the MTB community. They say a lie travels halfway around the world before the truth gets its boots on. I feel for the guy having to put up with cowardly punks with indefensible positions. At least the WEMS director gets to read what people are saying about him.

I have not been sleeping well or feeling too hot due to my recent lack of exercise. I am working up to go on a Winter training blitz. I’ll have to take my bike to the gym via the Hank Aaron Trails which now runs all the way to the county line. I’ll have to run the entire trail before snow closes it down. Some of the trail is not paved; gravel.

Yes the monthly Metro Mountain Bikers meeting was last night. Plenty of activities you can find listed on their website in the sidebar. The Turkey Hurl starting from Club Tap on Thanksgiving Day is one of many rides that will dare the miserable weather, or if it’s too miserable they will just drink. It was good to find out in regards to the ride that the Packer game will be the early game on Thanksgiving. That will be some game. Two fierce division rivals, both near the best in the league, to battle it out on national television.

Then the Santa Rampage is December 17th. Santa suit and beer required. The Tour of Tosa will be some Sunday at 10:00am when all good people are in Church Churching. I think it is this Sunday, maybe the next.

Look for great things in trails coming to Waukesha. New trails are being flagged in Minooka.

Perhaps most important to the greater public is that the DNR is opening their master plans for the Kettles as well as some other State Parks. Something that does not happen too many times in ones lifetime for those interested.

In the sidebar is a new feature; most popular posts. Alois rules the day with his cake recipe. Alois is currently into the dare devil Dean Potter; no relation to Harry Potter.

We wont be seeing much of this wonderful weather for awhile.

Yes, my books are still coming along. I will publish a limited number of copies of a promotional edition of the first in the Chuck Hammer series I am developing. I received a bit of professional editing help and the second Kindle edition, coming soon, will be out soon. if you want a signed and numbered copy feel free to contact me.