Wednesday, November 9, 2011

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.

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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?

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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.

DSCN2583Then 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.

DSCN2601We 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.

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