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Morning ride
I got out this morning and decided to replicate a ride I did a little over seven years ago. I got on the Steed and headed south and east out to Temple Israel. The Temple has some fine raised beds … Continue reading
Posted in bicycle commute, Cycling, Ozarks, springfield missouri
Tagged cycling, raised beds, Rogersville, springfield, Temple Israel
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Here and there, this and that
Just a few photos of recent events. In my last post I mentioned I had one more bike lock/cable to get open. I found the one pictured below on the streets of Springfield, locked. It is reprogrammable with any one … Continue reading
Posted in bicycle commute, Commuting, Cycling, Ozarks, springfield missouri
Tagged bicycle commuting, bicycling, cycling, family, Luminaries, Ozarks, springfield
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Road Swag
This was the third bikelock/cable combination I have found this year. Two of them have been solved. One more to go. Stay Happy,
Posted in bicycle commute, Commuting, Ozarks, springfield missouri
Tagged bicycle commuting, bicycling, cycling, Ozarks, springfield
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Columbia Trails
Our daughter has moved to Columbia, Mo., and we went there last weekend to visit her and her man, Patrick, who owns Renew Missouri. This company advocates for more clean energy in our state. Saturday afternoon Jan attended a yoga … Continue reading
Posted in Cycling
Tagged bicycling, Columbia Missouri, family, KATY Trail, MKT Fitness Trail, Renew Missouri
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Later
Moved into a new home. That is what we found [and expected] when we visited Sam and Fam in Colorado Springs a while back. It was interesting for me to note that the 6500′ elevation line went right through their … Continue reading
Posted in bicycle commute, Commuting, Cycling, Ozarks, springfield missouri
Tagged bicycle commuting, grandchildren, Missouri, Ozarks, springfield
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A few things
I know a lot of us have had nails or some type of spike through our tires. I even save mine as some sort of trophy, “Look at what I survived!” But this last week I had a close call … Continue reading
Posted in Cycling, Ozarks, springfield missouri
Tagged bicycling, Frisco Highline Trail, Ozarks, springfield
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Holiday Ride
Jan and I finished our morning chores and headed out for lunch and a ride ’bout town. Prior to checking on a friend’s home I became thankful I was wearing cycling gloves as I fell over at an intersection. I … Continue reading
Finally a sunrise
This has been Bike To Work Week here in Springfield. Some of us have tried to meet each morning to view the sunrise and afterward visit a local coffeehouse before heading on to work. My workday begins at 0700 and … Continue reading
Posted in Commuting, Cycling, Ozarks, springfield missouri
Tagged bicycle commuting, bicycling, Ozarks, springfield
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Sunrise and Coffee
We have a group here in Springfield that meets every other week on a Wednesday morning to watch the sunrise and drink coffee. Afterwards, we head off to our respective jobs. It was decided to meet each day this week as the … Continue reading
Posted in bicycle commute, Commuting, Ozarks, springfield missouri
Tagged bicycle commuting, cycling, Ozarks, springfield
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Taxes at work
Yesterday and this morning I noticed two examples of Government At Work. Now, I am not a big fan of government. James Madison observed, “The necessity of any Government is a misfortune. This necessity however exists; and the problem to … Continue reading
Posted in bicycle commute, Cycling, Ozarks, springfield missouri
Tagged bicycle commuting, bicycling, Ozarks, Southcreek Trail, springfield
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The day off
The present job requires a Monday through Friday, 0700-1530 schedule. Weekends are off although I have on occasion had need to go in on a Saturday. Not today. I helped Jan with a Garden Plant Sale and afterward we were treated … Continue reading
Posted in Cycling, Ozarks, springfield missouri
Tagged Garden, Lilac bush, Ozarks, springfield, Winter in Florida
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Thinking …
I have been reading through my old blog posts over the past few days and realized how much fun I had and how much I enjoyed interacting with my blog buds. I might have to pick up the pen again and … Continue reading
Posted in bicycle commute, Cycling, springfield missouri
Tagged bicycle commuting, Ozarks, springfield
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Here and there
Life is good in Ozarkland. Jan has wanted another raised bed and we started it on Saturday. With the serious threat of snow/ice now past, the commute occurs more often. On the way home one day last week, I saw … Continue reading
Posted in Cycling
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Facing Forward
I give a belated New Year’s greeting to my good readers. Before turning to 2014 I take a short look back on 2013. ******* With my dear Jan’s help and encouragement I was able to do a respectable 2700+ miles … Continue reading
Posted in bicycle commute, Commuting, Cycling, Ozarks, springfield missouri
Tagged cycling, family, New Year's Goals, Ozarks, springfield
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Wonderful news
Cora Jayne was born yesterday at 3:19, Mountain Standard Time. At 7 pounds and 6 ounces, she is 19½ inches long and lovely. Congrats to Katie and Sam who are both doing fine. Meme and Papa are not doing too … Continue reading