I do not race anybody but myself, ever. I love to ride, but time gets tight every now and then. As much fan as a casual ramble can be, sometimes the challenge of 10 miles, two grocery stops and less than an hour and a half to get it done, with stop lights, signs and morning traffic as the sauce on top is just what you need to break the funk. Things were still a bit bleery heading up the hill into the fog as I am fighting off the tail end of a cold.
Crossing town to the Trader Joe's load up on some staples, and through the parking lot to the farmer's market. Packing the saddle bag with Juice, frozen beef and veggies untill the bag was super stuffed. The load maxed the limits of the bagman support for sure, and I need to make some time to push ahead on a better solution. Checking the time I realised that I had blown over 20 minutes shopping. Time to jam towards home, through the fields.
Almost home I was still just under an hour, and slowed down for a surf check. South swell filling in, but no time to watch the sets. I am not sure where to fit it in, but I need to get back in the water soon.
I made it home in just a few minutes over an hour, and even cruised through a few rows of the swap meet on the last mile home for good measure. Fantastic ride all things considered. I took the load upstairs and took a minute to blend up some fruit and veggies in the vitamix.
Frosting on the whole thing was answering the phone 10 minutes after I walked in the door, still a little wound up from the ride, to a phone interview that I was not expecting for anther 4 hours or so. I feel that it went well, probably better with the endorphin push and no time to over think my answers. Hopefully I did not come off as a coffee spaz. This could be the dream job, and an interesting path opening up for sure, I am looking forward to chasing this trail out to the end.
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.
Happy Saturday - Play Outside!!!
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,
Happy Easter April 16 2011, 0 Comments
Find some eggs and smell some flowers!
Play outside!
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.
Winter Blues January 16 2011, 0 Comments
Another sweet Sunday ride to market in the Bag(s)
Third trip this week with the Roadeo loaded, Every ride I love this bike more and more.
I am so glad not to be living an a place that freezes and stays frozen for months.
Yes, it really was as nice as it looks. The weather was perfect, the ride was longer than I planned, nad that made it better. I look back and find it hard to remember a time when it was more fun to get the food for the week. The food tastes better when you sweat a little to get it too.
Crossing town to the Trader Joe's load up on some staples, and through the parking lot to the farmer's market. Packing the saddle bag with Juice, frozen beef and veggies untill the bag was super stuffed. The load maxed the limits of the bagman support for sure, and I need to make some time to push ahead on a better solution. Checking the time I realised that I had blown over 20 minutes shopping. Time to jam towards home, through the fields.
Almost home I was still just under an hour, and slowed down for a surf check. South swell filling in, but no time to watch the sets. I am not sure where to fit it in, but I need to get back in the water soon.
I made it home in just a few minutes over an hour, and even cruised through a few rows of the swap meet on the last mile home for good measure. Fantastic ride all things considered. I took the load upstairs and took a minute to blend up some fruit and veggies in the vitamix.
Frosting on the whole thing was answering the phone 10 minutes after I walked in the door, still a little wound up from the ride, to a phone interview that I was not expecting for anther 4 hours or so. I feel that it went well, probably better with the endorphin push and no time to over think my answers. Hopefully I did not come off as a coffee spaz. This could be the dream job, and an interesting path opening up for sure, I am looking forward to chasing this trail out to the end.
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.
Happy Saturday - Play Outside!!!
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.
Play outside!
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.
Third trip this week with the Roadeo loaded, Every ride I love this bike more and more.
I am so glad not to be living an a place that freezes and stays frozen for months.
