I had a couple of broken spokes...

I took my bike to the bike shop last week to have a couple of broken spokes fixed. They only charged me 20 dollars!  I went to see Mom, went to Target, went to Dillons and ate, and I went to the hobby shop and bought a battery for my Sukhoi. I rode 27 miles today, but  I did not ride at all last weekend.

I was late, so I kept up 13 mph and got there early.

I went to Linda's retirement thing on my bike yesterday, then I went to Dillon's.  It was a 22 mile ride. Today, I got up at 7:30 am, and I was out the door by 7:45. I tried to keep the speed up over 12 or 13 miles per hour so I would not be late to Church. I got there ten minutes early. The music at Church was too loud and I could not worship the Lord.

Early morning ride

I left at 7:45 and I got to Church at 8:50. After Church, I went down Wanamaker Road to try and find a different Church I had heard about,  but I could not find it. The traffic was not heavy, and I had no problems.  I went to Target and bought a cheap Polaroid camera. It takes great pictures and video too! Great camera for 59 dollars. Then, I went to Dillon's and ate.  When I came out, I discovered a flat front tire. I found 3 thorns in my tire. I switched out the tube and was on my way. I had a nice conversation with an elderly man while I was fixing it. He commented "it looks like you have done this before."  I went to Shunga Creek and patched 3 holes in my inner tube. It was very enjoyable for me. After that, I went looking for batteries for my new camera. I finally found a store that sold batteries, and I bought a nice pair of sun glasses too. I went to see Mom, and we had a nice visit.  I told her that I would not have enough retirement money if I lived as long as she did, but she does not think I will live as long as her, because I am not as healthy as she is.  As I was leaving she grabbed my bike rack, and I told her I would drag her if she didn't let go, so she pulled me backwards! She is strong for an 83 year old woman!

Bicycle date

I went on a bicycle date with a very nice lady.  I went 25.36 miles.

Routine bike ride

Just another bike ride to church. I went 23.25 miles. The weather was very nice, but there was a strong south wind. That did not bother me too much.

Visited Mom today

 I rode 24.51 miles today, and I visited Mom. The weather could not be much nicer. I got a nice picture of orange flowers. I don't know what kind they are.