Sunday Afternoon
Sept 19
Well, I knew today was going to be a shorter day (71 miles) but i got all the elements just in different bursts. The day started cloudy and cool (cool for Florida is mid 70's in the AM) for the first 25 miles but then it looked like the "War of the Worlds" movie. So it only rained on me for the next 25 miles (no aliens or anything). By the time i figured it was going to continue to rain maybe i should get my rain gear on, I was soaked. That was refreshing compared to next 25 miles where i felt like a chicken in an oven (and they say that the humidity is 'so much better'). The good news was the wind, which was gusting to 25 MPH, was mostly behind me (or at least from the side). Hence the increase in MPH (14.7). I'm not going to set any land speed records but just call me the energizer bunny!!!
One last day and then I get to see and hug my Breezer. Should be a shorter day but no access to a computer until Sandy flies down on Tuesday.
You notice I have not mentioned my 'stead'...no mechanical problems at all. Physically doing great (swelling is vastly improved - see blog from yesterday). Nutrition is much better although I may never eat bagels, PB & J, bananas and yogurt ever again.
All is well.
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Sunday, September 19, 2010
Saturday, September 18, 2010
Sept. 18
Saturday Night
(Another) Hampton Inn
Well, no entry yesterday as I was having too much fun catching up with an old friend from U of FL whom I had not seen in 25 years. Peg and I enjoyed Mexican food and few cold ones but didn't realize that time had slipped away and I didn't get into bed until midnight.
Yesterday's ride was long...100 miles at 14.1 MPH. Hot again with some wind but I think my ride last year in OCT was hotter. There are a lot of Love bugs on the road and I can't figure how they proliferate. OK, I understand the name but I think their total mission in life is to die on the front someone's grill. I even had multiple ones hit me in my grill ( my kids will understand the modern lingo) . Riding in downtown Jacksonville was interesting...very depressed area and then you turn the corner and it looks like something out of Mayberry!!! All and all, went very smoothly.
Today's ride was shorter in distance but took me longer. Maybe because i was dehydrated (the beers) or the late night (the beers) or the heat (the beers). But i ended up taking a nap at mile 68. Ended with 84 miles at 14.1 MPH (are you sensing a theme here?). Unfortunately, my bottom is swollen (T.M.I.) and it's a very difficult place to put ice. I think I didn't have enough back-to-back days in the saddle to 'callous' it up enough. Oh well, one must do what one must do.
Will do better tonight which will result in a better tomorrow. That's all I can ask.
Igor wind should be at my back and I'm back on my maps and off of the big roads.
Sunday = no traffic (YES?!?).
Time for night night.
All is well.
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Saturday Night
(Another) Hampton Inn
Well, no entry yesterday as I was having too much fun catching up with an old friend from U of FL whom I had not seen in 25 years. Peg and I enjoyed Mexican food and few cold ones but didn't realize that time had slipped away and I didn't get into bed until midnight.
Yesterday's ride was long...100 miles at 14.1 MPH. Hot again with some wind but I think my ride last year in OCT was hotter. There are a lot of Love bugs on the road and I can't figure how they proliferate. OK, I understand the name but I think their total mission in life is to die on the front someone's grill. I even had multiple ones hit me in my grill ( my kids will understand the modern lingo) . Riding in downtown Jacksonville was interesting...very depressed area and then you turn the corner and it looks like something out of Mayberry!!! All and all, went very smoothly.
Today's ride was shorter in distance but took me longer. Maybe because i was dehydrated (the beers) or the late night (the beers) or the heat (the beers). But i ended up taking a nap at mile 68. Ended with 84 miles at 14.1 MPH (are you sensing a theme here?). Unfortunately, my bottom is swollen (T.M.I.) and it's a very difficult place to put ice. I think I didn't have enough back-to-back days in the saddle to 'callous' it up enough. Oh well, one must do what one must do.
Will do better tonight which will result in a better tomorrow. That's all I can ask.
Igor wind should be at my back and I'm back on my maps and off of the big roads.
Sunday = no traffic (YES?!?).
Time for night night.
All is well.
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Thursday, September 16, 2010
Sept. 17 Thursday Night
Darien, Ga
Well, traveled by car via my brother-in-law to Hilton Head SC to my Maw and Paw-in-laws house only to find that they had bamboozeled in the middle of the night. Actually, we knew earlier that they had gone on vacation. It was nice that they allowed us to stay at their house, even though sleeping for less than 5 hours probably doesn't constitute as staying at their house. I'm sure Hampton Inn would still probably charge me.
Today was fairly nondescript...84 miles at 14.1 M.P.H. Head wind all the way, hot (but could have been worse) and even got a little rain (wish it had of been more). (Should I actually wish for that?!?). Same route as last year's trip today...too much time on US 17. Tomorrow is slightly different from last year but almost completely on US 17. UUGGHH!!
Got in early enough to take a dip in the pool even with a nap at lunch!!! Having dinner across the street at Smoky Joes (UUMMM RIBS). Last year i had the honor of meeting the two sisters going from Maine to Miami on their seventh week on the bicycle. They are 72 and 77 years young!!!!! What an inspiration. We satyed at this hotel and had dinner and breakfast together. It was nice to talk to someone other than me.
Time for dindin. Hope everyone is well. Keep me in your thoughts and I'll keep the rubber to the ground.
Adam
Darien, Ga
Well, traveled by car via my brother-in-law to Hilton Head SC to my Maw and Paw-in-laws house only to find that they had bamboozeled in the middle of the night. Actually, we knew earlier that they had gone on vacation. It was nice that they allowed us to stay at their house, even though sleeping for less than 5 hours probably doesn't constitute as staying at their house. I'm sure Hampton Inn would still probably charge me.
Today was fairly nondescript...84 miles at 14.1 M.P.H. Head wind all the way, hot (but could have been worse) and even got a little rain (wish it had of been more). (Should I actually wish for that?!?). Same route as last year's trip today...too much time on US 17. Tomorrow is slightly different from last year but almost completely on US 17. UUGGHH!!
Got in early enough to take a dip in the pool even with a nap at lunch!!! Having dinner across the street at Smoky Joes (UUMMM RIBS). Last year i had the honor of meeting the two sisters going from Maine to Miami on their seventh week on the bicycle. They are 72 and 77 years young!!!!! What an inspiration. We satyed at this hotel and had dinner and breakfast together. It was nice to talk to someone other than me.
Time for dindin. Hope everyone is well. Keep me in your thoughts and I'll keep the rubber to the ground.
Adam
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