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05-11-24, 09:12 AM
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As we have moved into hotter weather than any of us has ever seen, going on three weeks now, I have moved my bedtime up to 7:30, instead of 8. I continue to arise anywhere between 02:30 and 03:30. I usually have my second cup of coffee at around 08:30, and then nap around 1.
Actually, the nap itself is very short, but the downtime occupies the entire afternoon. Among the gringos in the city, it’s called getting flat.
As we have moved into hotter weather than any of us has ever seen, going on three weeks now, I have moved my bedtime up to 7:30, instead of 8. I continue to arise anywhere between 02:30 and 03:30. I usually have my second cup of coffee at around 08:30, and then nap around 1.
Actually, the nap itself is very short, but the downtime occupies the entire afternoon. Among the gringos in the city, it’s called getting flat.
05-11-24, 09:38 AM
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I forgot to mention that I came upon a group of four javelinas on this morning’s ride. I cut them as wide a berth as I could, seeing as how I was almost upon them before I saw them. In Belize they were respected as a possible threat, at least to dogs. Don’t know about humans.
05-11-24, 09:40 AM
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05-11-24, 09:46 AM
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Graduation update. Heidi did go to graduation. It was 2 hours. Immediately after she went to pieces with 2+ hours of crying/sobbing. I do hope it was cathartic, the past week has been really tough for her.
It’s not easy being 22.
It’s not easy being 22.
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05-11-24, 10:14 AM
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Yeah. I looked at the topic but never paid a visit until it was too late because I originally neglected to notice who the OP was. Then when I saw the lock, I paid closer attention.
05-11-24, 10:15 AM
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05-11-24, 10:25 AM
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OP is quite a character.
05-11-24, 10:33 AM
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05-11-24, 10:36 AM
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05-11-24, 10:38 AM
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Fun fact: we are supposed to say STI not STD. Sexually Transmitted INFECTION as “disease” is thought to be pejorative and/or judgmental.
Of course on BF STI means brifters so that could be confusing.
Of course on BF STI means brifters so that could be confusing.
05-11-24, 10:42 AM
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05-11-24, 10:59 AM
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I first got a bike with STI back in '93. I have never gotten a STI from a bike.
05-11-24, 11:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Velo Vol;[url=tel:23237504
Nor do beds agree. More than one night in a row and my low back, hips and especially the left leg suffer and don’t function, sometimes at all, in the case of the leg/knee. How fortunate that I find myself living in an area where the vast majority of the population lives in hammocks, when not upright. And how fortunate that I find myself living in an area with near continuous power through this hot snap we are experiencing. I read an article in the paper this morning about whole neighborhoods in Merida being without power for days at a time. I read another article blaming the USA’s high interest rates for a slowdown in the Mexican economy, the near entirety of which is export based.
98 degrees F. Going for a high of 105. Maximo and I have entered the enclosed space rife with high powered fans, and an underpowered air conditioner. Suffice it to say we’ve gone flat. I am still sipping on that second cup, so the nap will come somewhat later than normal.
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05-11-24, 11:16 AM
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05-11-24, 11:17 AM
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Originally Posted by datlas;[url=tel:23237508
23237508[/url]]Fun fact: we are supposed to say STI not STD. Sexually Transmitted INFECTION as “disease” is thought to be pejorative and/or judgmental.
Of course on BF STI means brifters so that could be confusing.
Of course on BF STI means brifters so that could be confusing.
05-11-24, 11:27 AM
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And with that we have lost our internet signal.
No. it’s not the internet signal we’ve lost, but the cellular signal. Whew!
No. it’s not the internet signal we’ve lost, but the cellular signal. Whew!
05-11-24, 11:27 AM
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05-11-24, 11:29 AM
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Nope. I have not done that and only Strava-ing current walk which is in progress. I am taking a rest while Mrs datlas browses at the furniture place. I consider it my husbandly duty.
05-11-24, 11:39 AM
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Originally Posted by datlas;[url=tel:23237545
23237545[/url]]Preview of scenic LA walk:
Kudos!
05-11-24, 11:44 AM
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Maybe I should ask our senior members like Billy, Dennis, Seeds or Big John. apologies if i forgot any others in 70+ cohort.
05-11-24, 11:55 AM
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5 days of zwift. My feelings towards it have not changed. I have been wanting to ride outside, but the heat down here is crazy, and when it’s not hot it’s windy. Havnt been able to meet up with mojo yet.
05-11-24, 11:57 AM
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05-11-24, 12:31 PM
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05-11-24, 12:34 PM
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Chairs don’t agree with my physique. I am much more comfortable flat, or nearly so(hammock).
Nor do beds agree. More than one night in a row and my low back, hips and especially the left leg suffer and don’t function, sometimes at all, in the case of the leg/knee. How fortunate that I find myself living in an area where the vast majority of the population lives in hammocks, when not upright.
Nor do beds agree. More than one night in a row and my low back, hips and especially the left leg suffer and don’t function, sometimes at all, in the case of the leg/knee. How fortunate that I find myself living in an area where the vast majority of the population lives in hammocks, when not upright.
According to my watch, 8,000 steps a day is a good target for being fit.
You should probably know this as a doctor.
05-11-24, 12:44 PM
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Not mine.
We walked all the way to Culver City and there was a serious car show going on. Lots of classic cars but not a single Saturn.
More pics on my Strava feed but here are a couple examples.
We walked all the way to Culver City and there was a serious car show going on. Lots of classic cars but not a single Saturn.
More pics on my Strava feed but here are a couple examples.