(Part 1 was Carpooling)
I did it! I biked to work last week…then ended up leaving the bike at work (extenuating circumstances) and biked back home yesterday. I planned, worried, bought accessories :-) and as it turned out…the actual ride was a piece of cake and I will continue to do it at least once a week until the weather turns.
Hubby and I drop off K3 at school way early for marching band practice, so he then drops me at the trail head and I zip downtown, across town, down the canal, and right to the Indiana State Museum where I work. The worst part is that “across town” part…I hate having to ride on sidewalks and having to stop and start again at each and every block for a red light. I’m investigating other routes…and other accessories, too, that will easily hold my clothes, briefcase, purse, shoes, etc. without the use of 1/2 dozen bungee cords!
Any suggestions?? You should try it!
10 miles = just under an hour = 700 calories burned! Not bad for an old fart-midwestern mom like me!
(P.S. This is a pic that LOOKS like my bike, but I have added a rear carrier, mirror, waterbottle holder, etc.)
Just ten days away…just ten days until our #2 child heads of to college. I think he’s finally starting to realize it, though the thoughts are more surrounding the loss of his girlfriend, who is attending another college, five hours away.
I’ve purchased all the school supplies, dorm room supplies, laundry supplies, etc. etc. He’s not participated in ANY of that! He just doesn’t care about the details, I know…typical 18-year old. So far it seems like his lottery-chosen roommate may just be the dreammate, though; National Merit scholar, football player (“sure he’ll help you move in…he just loves to lift stuff”), etc. Thanks to modern technology, the boys have i.m.ed, texted, video-conferenced, and emailed each other. I think they actually spoke on an old-fashioned telephone, too!
Ten more days for Dad and Mom to get used to his being gone….
I am trying to keep up with technology, but my boys always are ahead of me, no matter what. I’m the one at work who created the museum blog, I’m working on the new website, etc. etc. but today I learned something totally new.
BlogTv…its so addictive! My 18-year old has been “broadcasting” for over an hour to an audience of 35+ people from all over the world…its amazing. Its like I.M.ing strangers…one big conversation. But he’s on the camera, so they can see him. he’s given a tour of his bedroom, played Pictionary with them, and introduced everybody to his entire family and all the pets. Its funny! Technology is really, really amazing. Just when you think you’ve caught up…there’s something else.
