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04-07-07, 08:17 PM
I work in northwest Ark., but my residence is in central Louisiana, around the Alexandria area. I was looking forward to celebrating my son's birthday with him, seeing my better half for the first time in a couple of months, riding the bike, getting away from cold and wind, and a respite from work.
On Friday, we celebrated my son's birthday, and I was about to go for a ride when I got a call from work. That delayed the ride and dampened the respite somewhat. Finally got to ride. Wind came up to double digit level! Then somebody from work calls my cell phone while I'm riding back toward the house. Got in 27 miles. Total for new road bike is 103 miles... all in double-digit, !#%*#**!! wind! (Arkansas + Louisiana wind)
Tonight, the son, who is now gainfully employed, offers to treat me and his mother to boiled crawfish. The wife is not feeling well due to cool weather but encourages us to go ahead. We step out the door to leave, and it's snowing!!!! Go figure!
The crawfish were, however, outstanding. My lips and fingers are still burning, which is a good thing. Usually snow and the consumption of crawfish do not occur simultaneously.
Oh well, it's been a good trip even with wind, snow, and phone calls. Being an old phart allows me to recognize the good.
Hope you are having a good weekend!
On Friday, we celebrated my son's birthday, and I was about to go for a ride when I got a call from work. That delayed the ride and dampened the respite somewhat. Finally got to ride. Wind came up to double digit level! Then somebody from work calls my cell phone while I'm riding back toward the house. Got in 27 miles. Total for new road bike is 103 miles... all in double-digit, !#%*#**!! wind! (Arkansas + Louisiana wind)
Tonight, the son, who is now gainfully employed, offers to treat me and his mother to boiled crawfish. The wife is not feeling well due to cool weather but encourages us to go ahead. We step out the door to leave, and it's snowing!!!! Go figure!
The crawfish were, however, outstanding. My lips and fingers are still burning, which is a good thing. Usually snow and the consumption of crawfish do not occur simultaneously.
Oh well, it's been a good trip even with wind, snow, and phone calls. Being an old phart allows me to recognize the good.
Hope you are having a good weekend!