Bike trip
So, because I'm apparently crazy, I decided to spend my 4th of July Friday biking 60 miles. Turns out, biking 60 miles is tiring. While I don't expect to do it often, it was still a nice trip. Here are some of the highlights:
1. A deer crossed the path about 20 feet in front of me. That was neat.
2. Right in the middle of the bike path was a large black snake. A man was throwing rocks at it. I was more scared of the man than the snake, so I rode by quickly.
3. The terrain was gorgeous. From Hermann to Matson, rolling hills, river, and vineyards on the right; bluffs on the left.
4. Notable smells: damp earthiness; cow dung; smokiness; wine.
5. Things I'll bring next time: sunscreen, seat cushion
6. People I met: friendly fellow cyclers - some alone, some in couples or with children. One guy was riding the same distance I was, and we seemed to end up at the same trailheads at the same time. Another guy I met epitomized my hatred of suave men. I stopped at a brewery to get some dinner around 5:00. In rolls this Matthew-McConaughy-lookalike in a Ferrari, along with his trophy girlfriend - tall, blonde, tan, thin, huge boobs, white tank top and daisy dukes. A guy comments on his nice car. "Thanks," he says ever-so-smoothly. "It's a 2007. They only made about a thousand of this kind." "Wow, well it's really nice," says the patron. That was all he said, but his whole vibe and demeanor made me want to kill him. (Editorial note: No, I do not wish I could a) be him, or b) be with him).
7. I love the biker bars in Defiance....maybe I should get a motorcycle.
Anyway...this was a great week.
On Wednesday I did this fun trampoline workout class with a girl from work...it kicked our butts, but was so much fun.
Last weekend I went to San Diego for Joanne's wedding. It was a great time. I'm jealous that in San Diego you can have an outdoor wedding and know it will be 75 degrees and sunny. It was fun being a bridesmaid. And I love how the couple incorporated all kind of whimsical silliness into the wedding - which is a major facet of their personalities. They walked into the reception to the Star Wars theme, and their first dance was to "The Rainbow Connection."
Mark unfortunately couldn't make it because he still had the kidney stone, but thankfully, that ordeal seems to be done. Two full weeks - can you believe it?
Also, I met an awesome new friend - this guy Dan who was Joanne's grad school classmate and former roomate. We spent much of the weekend hanging out and having a blast. We're going to try to stay in touch.
Those are all the updates for now - hope everyone's having a fun holiday weekend.
1. A deer crossed the path about 20 feet in front of me. That was neat.
2. Right in the middle of the bike path was a large black snake. A man was throwing rocks at it. I was more scared of the man than the snake, so I rode by quickly.
3. The terrain was gorgeous. From Hermann to Matson, rolling hills, river, and vineyards on the right; bluffs on the left.
4. Notable smells: damp earthiness; cow dung; smokiness; wine.
5. Things I'll bring next time: sunscreen, seat cushion
6. People I met: friendly fellow cyclers - some alone, some in couples or with children. One guy was riding the same distance I was, and we seemed to end up at the same trailheads at the same time. Another guy I met epitomized my hatred of suave men. I stopped at a brewery to get some dinner around 5:00. In rolls this Matthew-McConaughy-lookalike in a Ferrari, along with his trophy girlfriend - tall, blonde, tan, thin, huge boobs, white tank top and daisy dukes. A guy comments on his nice car. "Thanks," he says ever-so-smoothly. "It's a 2007. They only made about a thousand of this kind." "Wow, well it's really nice," says the patron. That was all he said, but his whole vibe and demeanor made me want to kill him. (Editorial note: No, I do not wish I could a) be him, or b) be with him).
7. I love the biker bars in Defiance....maybe I should get a motorcycle.
Anyway...this was a great week.
On Wednesday I did this fun trampoline workout class with a girl from work...it kicked our butts, but was so much fun.
Last weekend I went to San Diego for Joanne's wedding. It was a great time. I'm jealous that in San Diego you can have an outdoor wedding and know it will be 75 degrees and sunny. It was fun being a bridesmaid. And I love how the couple incorporated all kind of whimsical silliness into the wedding - which is a major facet of their personalities. They walked into the reception to the Star Wars theme, and their first dance was to "The Rainbow Connection."
Mark unfortunately couldn't make it because he still had the kidney stone, but thankfully, that ordeal seems to be done. Two full weeks - can you believe it?
Also, I met an awesome new friend - this guy Dan who was Joanne's grad school classmate and former roomate. We spent much of the weekend hanging out and having a blast. We're going to try to stay in touch.
Those are all the updates for now - hope everyone's having a fun holiday weekend.