My grandpa died this weekend.

His passing, coming after nearly a decade of deteriorating physical and mental health in a nursing home, was both expected and merciful. ( My thoughts behind the cut )

On Saturday, I participated in the Flying Wheels Summer Century as part of my STP training. I rode to Marymoor Park first thing in the morning, finished the full 100 miles of the ride, and then rode back home, adding about 120 miles for the day. I treated myself to a Fat Tire and hot link at the finish line. My usual bike was in the shop getting a ( Read more... )

Just got back from Das Rheingold, which was quite good. Tomorrow is Die Valkure. Saw Patrick's band Xander perform yesterday. No hiking this weekend, but I did see my grandpa at Mount Providence St. Vincent ( Read more... )