Awwwwww. Sometimes I think that I need to get away to someplace more exotic to have an exciting life. The “West Coast”….the “Other Country”….take a trip on a rocket ship (kidding)….. Anything seems more exciting than “here”….sometimes. When you get … Continue reading
Yearly Archives: 2015
I can’t imagine that the little flag keeps anyone really all that safe. But, you know? What totem really keeps any of us safe? It’s what we think keeps us safe that only ever buys us any peace of mind….. … Continue reading
Here’s one answer to the question “Is it possible to bicycle tour with children?” Of course, these folks have the proper equipment….and a lot of experience….and one child….and…..(and….and….and…..) And….you know what? They’re doing it. They are bicycle touring with children. … Continue reading
Jenny asked me again if I was going to take off with my slow-moving vehicle….by myself. Too many blogs about “making a break for it” worry her. If you read any books about how to disappear in this world ….and, … Continue reading
I watched these guys pushing their mountain bikes through deep streams…..skirting bubbling cauldrons of steaming, hot mud….and thought, “Wow.” I thought, “Wow….look at that!!! LOOK AT THAT HOT MUD!!!” I thought that it might be pretty cool to do something … Continue reading
Here’s a documentary….or “part of” a documentary (the full film is a Crowdfunding project that hasn’t been completed yet)….about how to carry loads efficiently on a bicycle. This shouldn’t be something that feels exotic. I shouldn’t be surprised to see … Continue reading
I bought a receiver hitch yesterday to go on the minivan. Soon….when I figure out the best deal….I’ll buy a 5 bike rack to go into the hitch…and it will be easier to take the bikes where we need to … Continue reading
If you weren’t into bicycles, this would be horribly boring to watch. If you were into bicycles, this might be….kind of boring to you, too. This is a great video, though. I can’t remember the exact quote….but at the beginning … Continue reading
All these bikes…. Here’s another documentary about people riding….or fixing….or enjoying bikes. This one is in two parts….about a bike shop. Did you ever notice how great bike shops SMELL? It must be the TriFlow or something. They smell great. … Continue reading
My Jeep is still in the shop. Mannnnnnnn. When you don’t have something, you realize how much it means to you. It’s easy driving the Jeep. It’s hard driving the old truck….with its left hand drive and its fogged up … Continue reading