Across town and through the fields for about 24 miles total to get the food for the next few days.
Warm and foggy with just a little breeze. A great day to get out, traffic near home was a bit nuts with the fair, but that is to be expected.
I had some coverage for the baby today and was able to get out fo ra couple of hours, thank you Opie. I headed up to Casitas for a while before doubling back to head to the farmer's market. It was really nice to get out of the morning fog and into some clear skies.
While out in the hills a bit I saw a deer with actual antlers, not usual around here. I only seem to see one every few years or so, plenty of does, but not really any bucks with head gear.
and then it was back into town where the fog was flirting with the coastline all day. A successful ride, fresh veggies and spin the legs.
You can just make out the fog bank in the distance.
For my co-pilot that is. No opie to babysit today, I needed to go to the market, so it was time to expand the range a bit. First stop was the swap meet. The fog was back in full force this morning.
From there along the coast to the other side of town. Plenty of Co-pilot snacks make for a better trip.
Half way to the farmer's market we took a break to watch a giant date palm getting pulled like a weed
Then off to get some fruit, veggies and meat.
Even with plenty of cheesy crackers and fruit samples, energy levels were fading fast as we headed for home
Overall he trip went great. We pushed both time and distance further than we had before. The dividends were a bike full of food, some tired legs and a serious nap for Co-pilot while I am catching up on things.
Have fun, and Play outside!!!
The Sunday standard ride for veggies, sunny at home but heading into the fog.
Nice day for a ride, the weather is warming up and the crowds are out in force.
Even then there are still some quiet moments.
This morning presented a couple of hours to squeeze in a ramble around town, I wanted to check out a park that I thought might be a gateway to some fire roads, but that did not pan out. The Fog and mist were pretty thick....
Riding back across town I stopped at the farmer's market to pick up some fruit, then headed over to the flea market. Each week seems to keep getting bigger. THis time there were more vendors with bike junk, and definitely more guys skimming for stuff to flip. I was still able to haul some decent loot.
Homeward bound with a full load
Today was a good haul: 5lbs grass-fed beef, 2 dozen eggs, taters, onions, zucchini, green beans, corn, a bunch of carrots and 3 pints of straw berries. The best part about summer is the food sometimes. Today I met another rancher selling beef, there seems to be somebody at almost every market in our area now, and that is a good thing as far as I can tell. Our summer overcast has set in, but there was no wind today and riding conditions were prime. The more I ride my Roadeo, even with loads, the more I wonder why I have some of the bikes in the garage. There is a bit of overlap at the moment and it may be time to reassess the herd.
Midweek sprint for veggies!
They cut the mustard and are getting ready for tha next crop, it is going to be a dusty commute until they get it in.
All bags full and back home in under an hour, not too bad, now its time to cook!
Egg ride April 30 2011, 0 Comments
A quick family outing to get fresh eggs for lunch,
I was on my way to get the vegetables when I decided to pull into McGrath State Park and explore some of the trails along the south side of the Santa Clara
The winter rains have kept things flowing, the estuary is drained out a bit and everything nearby is green and blooming.
Explored some of the trails through the canopy
Then back to the mission at hand, well stocked for the week and heading home.
Warm and foggy with just a little breeze. A great day to get out, traffic near home was a bit nuts with the fair, but that is to be expected.
While out in the hills a bit I saw a deer with actual antlers, not usual around here. I only seem to see one every few years or so, plenty of does, but not really any bucks with head gear.
and then it was back into town where the fog was flirting with the coastline all day. A successful ride, fresh veggies and spin the legs.
You can just make out the fog bank in the distance.
From there along the coast to the other side of town. Plenty of Co-pilot snacks make for a better trip.
Half way to the farmer's market we took a break to watch a giant date palm getting pulled like a weed
Then off to get some fruit, veggies and meat.
Even with plenty of cheesy crackers and fruit samples, energy levels were fading fast as we headed for home
Overall he trip went great. We pushed both time and distance further than we had before. The dividends were a bike full of food, some tired legs and a serious nap for Co-pilot while I am catching up on things.
Have fun, and Play outside!!!
Nice day for a ride, the weather is warming up and the crowds are out in force.
Even then there are still some quiet moments.
Riding back across town I stopped at the farmer's market to pick up some fruit, then headed over to the flea market. Each week seems to keep getting bigger. THis time there were more vendors with bike junk, and definitely more guys skimming for stuff to flip. I was still able to haul some decent loot.
Today was a good haul: 5lbs grass-fed beef, 2 dozen eggs, taters, onions, zucchini, green beans, corn, a bunch of carrots and 3 pints of straw berries. The best part about summer is the food sometimes. Today I met another rancher selling beef, there seems to be somebody at almost every market in our area now, and that is a good thing as far as I can tell. Our summer overcast has set in, but there was no wind today and riding conditions were prime. The more I ride my Roadeo, even with loads, the more I wonder why I have some of the bikes in the garage. There is a bit of overlap at the moment and it may be time to reassess the herd.
They cut the mustard and are getting ready for tha next crop, it is going to be a dusty commute until they get it in.
All bags full and back home in under an hour, not too bad, now its time to cook!
The green and the flowers are going stong, although it is fleeting here in Southern California. Some neighborhood ice plant on the way home.
The winter rains have kept things flowing, the estuary is drained out a bit and everything nearby is green and blooming.
Explored some of the trails through the canopy
Then back to the mission at hand, well stocked for the week and heading home.
