Wednesday's Words

Today was an interesting day....I turned the corner with my sinus infection and what started out as a day that looked like it would be one to endure turned out very good. When we cycled there were days that looked tough on paper and they turned out well and others that looked easy ended up being difficult. I think I learned a valuable lesson that things are not always as they seem and even when they are tougher than expected --this too will pass.

I had my three apts as is normal on Wednesday and then my plan was to close files and head home early to sleep. As the day wore on my energy level surged and I was being productive and felt better as time passed. In the afternoon I was able to resolve the remaining glitches from our computer upgrades late last week. (network issues and software compatibility) I ended up resolving a few other issues and did not leave till 5:30 -- with a smile on my face.

Wednesday is always a GOOD day because me and my sweetie have designated that as date night. We had a great meal at a local Mexican resturant -- very relaxing and enjoyable. Then we read a devotional book written for couples that seems to add perspective and help with balance.

When we got home it was cooling down a bit and I took the FZ6 out for a short ride. Nice way to end the day. Tomorrow we will go on a nice med length ride prior to work.

Tuesday thoughts

Tuesday is a rest day - meaning no riding today. Still at various times during the day my thoughts drift to the ride across the country. Faces of the friends I made on the trip pop into my mind. It is really profound how this thing can still in my mind.

Today was a full day at work and I have some sort of a sinus infection so I was not up to speed. The good part about it is I REALLY like my clients. So with multiple hand cleansing I made it through the 6 appointments.

My focus is building for the trips that lie ahead. This weekend we have a camping trip in St. Augustine with our friends the Hawk's and 2 other families from my Pop up forum. It should be relaxing and fun. I think we are planning to ride Wed/ Thurs and Friday and then leave the bikes home while we head to the beach. Sometimes we take them if we are training for an event.

Bern and I will be traveling to NY on the 20th of Sept for a quick trip to see some family. Especially my sister Nancy who is dealing with a serious bout with Cancer. On top of that there is a bit of friction between some other family members. Oh well I am doing my best to remain neutral..... eeee hahhh

I am also looking forward to a motorcycle trip in Early October with the guys. That means some new gear to be able to travel with the FZ6. It is all in the mail and I am waiting like a kid before Christmas.

Well dat's all folks

Riding again ....still

Well the bicycles are back home from Bicycle Bob's in Portsmouth, NH. We are back in the normal swing of things. Bern and I are riding 4 days a week; comprised of two shorter rides on Monday and Wednesday's (20 miles) and two longer rides on Friday and Saturday (40+ miles).

The conditioning from the trip is still very evident as the hills here seem effortless and when we want to we can pick up the pace and the heart rate is harder to get elevated.

It was told to us at the preliminary meeting in Astoria that the ride we were about to embark on would change us in some way. I wondered if that were true.... then-- I do not wonder any more.

This may sound trite but being able to dream.... desire .... lay groundwork.... prepare and execute an undertaking of this magnitude does change you. Not because I am all that but because it changes perspective on nearly all that you look at.

I see things differently now... I know that things that most people would see as difficult or impossible are in all likelyhood not that hard and certainly doable.

I find it amusing that one of the common questions is, "Have you recovered yet?"
The ride was tiring at times for sure but it was not draining it was invigorating. The further east we pedaled the stronger we got physically and the realization mentally that all I had prepared for and thought about for so long was coming to pass and that was totally invigorating.

Now if you are reading this and are a Christian I am not trying to imply I did any of this without God's hand mightily guiding, enabling, blessing, even challenging me along the way. The saftey, the incredible weather, the vast scenery, the awesome poeple were all from the hand of God to me and for that I give Him thanks.

As I returned to my practice and seeing clients I realized I really love my vocation in life. It was not difficult to come back to something you love. It is different to a degree... little things do not rattle me near as easy because I can do BIG things HARD things, things that make other people shake their head and think that I am crazy. Little things like a headwind or a mountain or endless hours of cornfields did not faze me nor shall these little things.

First post cross country trip post

I guess I have developed the habit of making a blog update and I think it is a good way to chronicle things and share with friends and family.

The only news since we have been back is I did pick up the Yahmaha FZ6 motorcycle. It is a fun bike to ride very different from the Harley they are both fun in their own way.

here are some pics of the new bike