Wind, Rain, and Eels

(the Cyclodelics). Look at the weather in the background. That says it all. We had some rain, but thankfully, no wind to speak of. This was another good weakness in fitness or equipment indicator. Afterwards, it was off to REI for wind stopper gloves and glove liners and wook caps for under the helmet. Otherwise I'm fine for clothes.I opted out of riding Li-shine this day. I hadn't practiced all week, and with the rain and wet pavement, I opted for risk managment. Everyone thinks that Li-Shine is a figment of my imagination. But here she is

The route for this day was the interurban from Kent to Auburn, then Auburn to the Black Diamond Bakery, the SAG stop. From the SAG, we returned to Kent via SE Green Valley Road. Stats are 40+ miles. I flubbed the garmin, so I don't have official distance, but the 31.9, I logged in the GPS, I used 1700+ calories.

The fund raising letters have all been mailed. Reminder post cards will go out this week. The remaining task will be planning Mike's farewell party on the 30th. Whew, I keep going to store to buy some time, but they're all out.