N Magazine

When a group of cyclists from Arlete’s BIG attended Jibe’s Meet and Greet at Track 7 on July 13 and Dennis Spear, N Magazine publisher, was also there, I thought “Cool, maybe our picture will be in the Bits ‘n Pieces section.” And it was.

But the real surprise was on page 10:

Your bike rides this week

Sunday August 7. Brenda, Jim, Lennore, Paul:

Dani and me:

Monday August 8. Dani, Leo, Cheryl, Terri, Kathy:

Tuesday August 9. Dani, Jane, Cheryl, Barbara, Kathy:

Wednesday August 10. Thank you Amal for riding with me. At the pace of a turtle.

Thursday August 11. A bridge conquered by Jim, Paul, Lennore and me on an evening ride:

Saturday August 13. Dani and Kathy:

Countdown: 10 days

Tuesday. One of Carson’s favorite games is Cover Your Assets which is best with several players. Charlie was hoping to be dealt in … but spotted a nearby comfy spot for a little nap.

Wednesday. I finished cutting out the pattern, adjusted the fit and pinned it to the fabric. Almost ready for fabric cutting. But my wrist was not ready for cutting fabric.

Terri volunteered to cut out the pieces despite knowing how fussy I am. She passed! I am so glad I don’t have to open another jigsaw puzzle next week. Thank you Terri.

17 days to go

until the cast comes off. On Monday, I had lunch at Bella Bru. When I eased my chair back, the chair leg broke, and I gently slid to the ground. Boy did people come running to help me! Including the manager. I was fine and got up without help.

More jigsaw puzzles and reading about Joe Pickett, game warden. I tried using scissors.

Sundance Lake is on the route I ride. I’m up to 11 miles on most days.

Something Rotten

Thank you Sarah and Terri for inviting me! At the Music Circus:

Terri, me, Dawn (Sarah’s MIL), Sarah:

Confession: I have said for many years, “I don’t like musicals” and decline all invitations. It’s just not a genre I … well … anyway, I really enjoyed both this musical and previously, Kinky Boots. I have changed my mind.

Your bike rides this week

Saturday July 23. Jim, Brenda, Lennore:

Sunday July 24. Brenda, Paul, Jim:

Monday July 25. Leo took this picture of Kathy, Terri, Cheryl, Dani, me:

Jim. Paul, Brenda:

Tuesday July 26. Dani, Kathy, Cheryl, Terri:

Thursday July 28. Terri:

Brenda, John (first ride), Lennore, me:

Friday July 29. Dani, Kathy, Terri, Cheryl:

Saturday July 30. A 39-mile ride to Ikeda’s on Mace Blvd in Davis by Cheryl, Jane, and Kathy:

Meanwhile, slower and closer to home, Dani and me:

Week 3

On Monday, the x-rays turned out good enough to have my cast reduced on Tuesday to below the elbow. Ahhh.

The tea cups jigsaw puzzle was completed and I’m on book 4 in the series:

The best part. I rode 6 days, 49 miles.