Hi ladies,
Sitting here in my jammies, munching on some salt and pepper kettle chips and again watchingthat Dean Martin Roast informercial. Watching Tim Conway right now. I think he's so funny. Used to love his show.
Today's ride was just flat awesome!!! We did 70 miles on mostly traffic free country roads with decent surfaces for most of them, challenging climbs with a lot of them being shady, roadside waterfalls, fast downhills, fragrant wildflowers and yummy food. The rest areas were well stocked with sports drinks and water, bagels, peanut butter, cookies, fruit like bananas, oranges, grapes, strawberries. Lunch came at mile 50 and there were great breads, cold cuts, cheeses, salads, chips, dips, more fruit, cookies and more sports drinks. Then, when we got back there was a homemade burrito and pie dinner. Believe me, if you didn't get enough to eat, it was your own fault. Oh yes, the weather was just perfect too. I rode in my sleeveless jersey with just arm warmers at the start of the ride, which was 7:20 a.m. My legs were good and strong for this ride, unlike last Sunday's ride where they were fatigued and sore still from Friday's workout. I think I'll be able to push hard for the triathlon bike leg of 25 miles. That will be in 2 weeks so I can still get some training in this week and taper the week after.
Patricia, what is Coronation Street about? Is it a British show? Is it on satellite? Do you mountain bike ride? What kind of bike did your DH buy? I saw a lot of rigs today with multiple bikes on them so it looks like lots of folks are carpooling with the high gas prices. That's a good thing.
Kim, thanks for the well wishes on the bike ride. It was a very satisfying ride for sure. 10 mile run, wowser! I take my hat off to you. I think running is MUCH harder than cycling. How long before the 1/2 marathon? Snow still???? That's just wrong!!! Our bike ride was 70 miles, though there were options to do more, or even the 100 mile ride, which had 8000' of climbing to it I think. That's a lot of climbing, trust me, especially when the toughest climbing comes near the end of the century, with hot roads.
Wendy, how was the pampering day? You just are living right, girl! My parents really, really enjoyed the concert last night. They went out to dinner together beforehand. So nice for them to get away. It's pretty much day by day with Grandma. I just got done talking with Mom and told her how proud I am of her for being able to handle Grandma, who could be kind of a bully to Mom throughout Mom's life. No longer is Mom so intimidated of her. Grandma is really a pretty good patient. We too are hoping that Grandma goes quietly at home, not in a hospital bed or rest home. You are so right, it is terrible to watch your loved ones suffer. Know you are so thankful that your FIL went quickly. My sister and my aunt (Mom's sister) will be here for Grandma's 94th birthday on June 21st. Maybe Grandma will hold on until then. Thanks for the (((HUGS))) for a good bike ride. It worked. One of our best rides yet, and I've done a few.
Sandra, I'm so glad the bump is down on your elbow. Hopefully, it will be just a memory in a week or so. Sorry about the scratch on your saddle. I bought a new Terry Butterfly that I need to install on my bike. My old one is comfy, but the leather is worn off on the nose of the saddle due to my thighs rubbing on it. I'm hesitant to put it on because it takes a few rides or so to get it dialed in, even though I measure where the old one was. Maybe I'll just go for it and put it on tomorrow night. Did your DH put your bike stuff on for you? Hope the Y course was interesting today.
Debra, your planned day today sounds just wonderful!!! Father Tony is from Sri Lanka originally I believe. He and his mother had to go back there as she had not been able to start receiving a Social Security of some type. They had to go back in person to get it all settled up. He was gone for 3 weeks. His mother stayed back there as she still owns a home there, plus a textile business that is run by one of her other sons. She'll be coming back to the USA around Thanksgiving. Tony and I will be taking a golf lesson tomorrow at 5 p.m. Looking forward to it. That will probably be my workout as I'm taking a rest day from working out tomorrow. Hope the creepy neighbor picked up that you weren't flattered about his comment on your legs (though they ARE some awesome calves). Hope you never have a problem with him or his strange family again. So where are you and CBL going for vacation? Give Julia a hug for me, okay? I really enjoyed spending time with her and her play by play commentary on your neighborhood during our walk on Sunday.
Well, I will sign off for now. No workout for me tomorrow, going to sleep in a bit.
Gotta run,
Jeanette
Tell Miss Diva that my girls are excited too!!!! They love the beach and playing with sweet girls!!!
