Phew, where is summer going?
It's been a busy summer... Always seem like there was some event going on, or a project to do, or just stuff... ya you know...stuff...
In any case, this summer also eventful in getting a new car ... switching from a Jeep Gr. Cherokee to a sub-compact wagon was surprisingly easy and I rather like my new ride. Also I'm on my 2nd week of biking to work, which hopefully will be able to maintain a M-W-F routine for the next couple weeks, and perhaps step it up to 4/week. The first week I did two days back to back and I think that drained me. Last night (Monday) the way back from work was like a bizarre full of energy ride...I really enjoyed it. Which is good, it'll make this easier if I like it :)
I'm doing the bike to work cuz I really need to exercise more, the "green" aspect of it is secondary, the cost is a distance 3rd as it'll take 2-3 biking seasons to pay for the biking gear in lieu of the auto operating expense. If they get the trail/sidewalk put in along 85th St then small errands to the Northtown Mall area will be within reach. While I ride on the road to work the speed limit is pretty much 30-35 the whole way... on 85th its 50 and no shoulder to speak of so I stay off of that.
And for those who wonder what I got for a bike I picked up a Cannondale Quick 4, with a XR-1 bike rack, a pannier, rear red LED light, and a NiteRider MiNewt.X2 headlamp...oh and one of those dorky bike helmets...yes I'll concede they're a good idea to wear..but still dorky.
In other news, I'm way behind on working on glass projects... but today I cleared off the work benches both in the house and the garage that had been commandeered for misc tasks. Also fired up the torch and practiced a little glass bending and shaping... that's loads of fun. There is really no excuse for me not playing with molten glass! So Thursday will for sure be dedicated to getting a couple projects into the kiln.
Why Thursday and not Wednesday? Cuz Wednesday I'm making Pie... that's right Pie with a capital P cuz my Pie is that damn awesome....
In any case, this summer also eventful in getting a new car ... switching from a Jeep Gr. Cherokee to a sub-compact wagon was surprisingly easy and I rather like my new ride. Also I'm on my 2nd week of biking to work, which hopefully will be able to maintain a M-W-F routine for the next couple weeks, and perhaps step it up to 4/week. The first week I did two days back to back and I think that drained me. Last night (Monday) the way back from work was like a bizarre full of energy ride...I really enjoyed it. Which is good, it'll make this easier if I like it :)
I'm doing the bike to work cuz I really need to exercise more, the "green" aspect of it is secondary, the cost is a distance 3rd as it'll take 2-3 biking seasons to pay for the biking gear in lieu of the auto operating expense. If they get the trail/sidewalk put in along 85th St then small errands to the Northtown Mall area will be within reach. While I ride on the road to work the speed limit is pretty much 30-35 the whole way... on 85th its 50 and no shoulder to speak of so I stay off of that.
And for those who wonder what I got for a bike I picked up a Cannondale Quick 4, with a XR-1 bike rack, a pannier, rear red LED light, and a NiteRider MiNewt.X2 headlamp...oh and one of those dorky bike helmets...yes I'll concede they're a good idea to wear..but still dorky.
In other news, I'm way behind on working on glass projects... but today I cleared off the work benches both in the house and the garage that had been commandeered for misc tasks. Also fired up the torch and practiced a little glass bending and shaping... that's loads of fun. There is really no excuse for me not playing with molten glass! So Thursday will for sure be dedicated to getting a couple projects into the kiln.
Why Thursday and not Wednesday? Cuz Wednesday I'm making Pie... that's right Pie with a capital P cuz my Pie is that damn awesome....
posted by Caveman Art @ 9:10 AM
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