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Oh, I Did That Yesterday

 

I was recently at my parent’s house and noticed that there was a new rock wall planter in an area that they’ve been improving. I commented that I really liked it and it seemed to go perfectly with what they are planning to do. My dad responded by looking at the planter and saying, “Oh, I did that yesterday.”

Right, yesterday.

I thought to myself what I had accomplished the day before – I mean, certainly my body was busy growing fingernails and eyeballs for HBaby – but in no way was I out building gigantic planters. Jeesh.

Either way, today I am determined to do something that by tomorrow I can look back on today and feel a total sense of accomplishment.

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HB Flashback

 

 

Kennedy Hot Springs Hike, 2003

Things to know:

1. We’d been anticipating Spring and decided to hike to Kennedy Hot Springs – although it was only March.

2. We were so intent on reaching the final destination it didn’t cross our minds to turn around when the road was closed and we passed people wearing snow shoes.

3. The snow was above our knees and we kept on hiking, I was wearing jeans.

4. At one point Barry fell off a bridge trying to rescue me and I thought I lost him in a snow drift.

5. We camped in the middle of a snow field with gear that was not meant to be used in snowy weather.

6. The hot springs were not that hot, but worth it.

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Bike Vs. Car February Results

February had some great weather that reminded me a lot of spring.  There were quite a few days with rain showers, and sun breaks which made for some nice rides. February is also the month of Cascade Bicycle’s annual Chilly Hilly ride. This year, Brian and Adam joined me on an amazing day for a ride. We weren’t alone in thinking it was a great day, as over 6,000 people showed up for the ride. That was a new Chilly Hilly record. Having to wait in line for room on the ferries wasn’t fun, but it’s pretty cool to have been part of a record setting event. I didn’t count the Chilly Hilly miles as part of the February total, because I’m more interested in tracking commutes made by bike instead of a car. Here are a couple pictures I took during the ride though.

 

 

 

 

 

 

February results:
Driving = 41.7
Riding = 51

No new low temperatures were set during February, but I did have one 30 degree day.  Right after I shaved the beard too.

 

Overall Total

Driving = 411.8

Riding = 530.7

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