August, 2008


31
Aug 08

Sunday LATE PM

The broken clock is a comfort, it helps me sleep tonight
Maybe it can stop tomorrow from stealing all my time
I am here still waiting though i still have my doubts
I am damaged at best, like you’ve already figured out

I’m falling apart, I’m barely breathing
With a broken heart that’s still beating
In the pain there is healing
In your name I find meaning
So I’m holdin’ on, I’m holdin’ on, I’m holdin’ on
I’m barely holdin’ on to you

The broken locks were a warning you got inside my head
I tried my best to be guarded, I’m an open book instead
I still see your reflection inside of my eyes
That are looking for a purpose, they’re still looking for life

I’m falling apart, I’m barely breathing
with a broken heart that’s still beating
In the pain is there is healing
In your name I find meaning
So I’m holdin’ on, I’m holdin’ on, I’m holdin’ on
I’m barely holdin’ on to you

I’m hangin’ on another day
Just to see what you will throw my way
And I’m hangin’ on to the words you say
You said that I will be ok

The broken lights on the freeway left me here alone
I may have lost my way now, haven’t forgotten my way home


31
Aug 08

Sunday PM

Man what a day. Early ride with a customer. Deep breaths and a skinned elbow next we were working on building confidence and inner strength. Amazing what that lady was able to pull out of herself. A lot of soul was shown today in a short 8 mile loop on our road bikes.

Leaving the ride my car starts acting up, sputtering feeling like it wanted to back fire and not acting like the lovely Audi A4 should. Panic, drive to the shop, breathe Arleigh.. breathe. Panic all day. What the hell am I going to do if its a $1,000 repair or something? Finally get home tonight. A friend from Annapolis who works with Audi’s was THANKFULLY online. Answer to my problem (I hope) new coil pack. Common problem with my model of car. I hope this is the answer!

Oh wait. There is more.

Go to pull out the lovely Lemond from the back of my car. Is that what I think it is? Yes there is a crack on both sides of the down tube right below my cable stops. I wonder if they will warranty it with another Lemond? They are out of business now… I might be screwed. Fingers crossed. So much for a long road ride on Tuesday.


30
Aug 08

Saturday PM

My commute home Thursday night.

A bit zonked today. Long day in the office (shop) and some really good customers with stories to tell. No riding today. Needed to play catch up with sleep and my body needed a day off. Now the evening consists of making some PB&J sandwiches and then getting in bed with a good book.

Tomorrow is an early morning road ride before a somewhat early ride with customers out of the State Park. I am still enjoying the shop and everything new it brings. I hope you do too… believe in what you do as much as I.


29
Aug 08

Friday AM

No gym this morning. My body woke up 10 minutes before the alarm but standing up took effort. No muscles are too sore, my body is just adjusting to routine, working out and commuting daily.

Quickly I reset my alarm before it went off and hopped into bed with the pup.

Arrived at the bus on time. Talkative bus driver makes up for the missed cup of early coffee.

Do you spy my latest gismo on the bike?

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28
Aug 08

Show of the Times

Every week that passes it seems that more folks are visiting my shop requesting information about commuting or simply running errands by bike.  Earlier this week I was researching something for a co-worker who is doing a 3 day tour later this summer.  QBP (that large parts distributor I mentioned) is almost COMPLETELY out of panniers of decent quality.  We really couldn’t find something of decent quality for the guy because the largest supplier of parts, who carries 4 different (atleast) brand of panniers.. was out.

Tonight I rode over to the grocery store with my largest body hauling messenger bag I own with an expandable bag for the top of my rack on the Salsa.  The bag was pretty neat as it is slightly insulated and expandable so my gallon of milk, cheese and milk products that needed to stay cold fit neatly in there.  For once my bag wasn’t stuffed to its eves and 3 bags of food hanging from my handlebars on the way home.

So far I am enjoying my rack, pannier and bag for the top.  I know they look goofy but riding it after awhile you don’t notice and they are mighty convenient!

Think this has anything to do with the economy or gas prices?

Photo borrowed from Fritz.