Thursday Morning Coffee
Good morning! Having my breakfast blend, this AM and then heading to Hillsdale to work for my inlaws.
Deb, I live on a "scenic route". It's a winding road, with lots of hills, in a beautiful area of the Waterloo Recreation Area. We get lots of cyclists....bicycles and motorcycles. On nice, sunny, weekend days, we get motorcycles FLYING down our road. We also get PACKS of bicyclists. They ride 2-4 abreast on a road with no shoulder, on hills and around corners. You can't pass them, or if you do, you have to go quickly and close to them because you can't see what's coming around the corner or you are on a hill. It's aggravating because I don't want to injure someone, but I feel on our road, they create a hazard. I wish the state would put in some type of bike lane for them. They aren't riding trail bikes. Some weekends, it looks like the Tour De France is taking place on our road. So while I understand the desire to get out there and ride and why they would want to ride on our road, it's difficult for those that live here because it's a constant hassle. I am still careful and respectful of them riding, but there have been days where I've almost been hit by another car because they wouldn't get in single file in order for cars to pass. And we can't wait for the straight, flat parts of the road because there aren't any!
QOTD: Rant....hmmmm...cyclists on my road? LOL! Just kidding. I don't really have a rant today. I'm happy. The weather is nice. Life is good.
Deb, I live on a "scenic route". It's a winding road, with lots of hills, in a beautiful area of the Waterloo Recreation Area. We get lots of cyclists....bicycles and motorcycles. On nice, sunny, weekend days, we get motorcycles FLYING down our road. We also get PACKS of bicyclists. They ride 2-4 abreast on a road with no shoulder, on hills and around corners. You can't pass them, or if you do, you have to go quickly and close to them because you can't see what's coming around the corner or you are on a hill. It's aggravating because I don't want to injure someone, but I feel on our road, they create a hazard. I wish the state would put in some type of bike lane for them. They aren't riding trail bikes. Some weekends, it looks like the Tour De France is taking place on our road. So while I understand the desire to get out there and ride and why they would want to ride on our road, it's difficult for those that live here because it's a constant hassle. I am still careful and respectful of them riding, but there have been days where I've almost been hit by another car because they wouldn't get in single file in order for cars to pass. And we can't wait for the straight, flat parts of the road because there aren't any!
QOTD: Rant....hmmmm...cyclists on my road? LOL! Just kidding. I don't really have a rant today. I'm happy. The weather is nice. Life is good.
It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are. ~e.e. cummings |
Hi Tina,
I know that bicylists (irresponsible) are as much of the problem as are the motorists. I drive and experience the same frustration when bikers are riding more than 2 abreast.
I feel badly for anyone living in a scenic area and have to contend with the constant bike traffic. I think they need to build better bike lanes. The ones around here are a farce-full of holes, glass, and other hazzards. There also needs to be better education for bicyclists as they are not supposed to ride more than 2 abreast and single if the road doesn't allow it.
Where do you live? Sounds like a great place for a bike ride LOL-just kidding.....
Rants help get things off your chest...
Deb
I know that bicylists (irresponsible) are as much of the problem as are the motorists. I drive and experience the same frustration when bikers are riding more than 2 abreast.
I feel badly for anyone living in a scenic area and have to contend with the constant bike traffic. I think they need to build better bike lanes. The ones around here are a farce-full of holes, glass, and other hazzards. There also needs to be better education for bicyclists as they are not supposed to ride more than 2 abreast and single if the road doesn't allow it.
Where do you live? Sounds like a great place for a bike ride LOL-just kidding.....
Rants help get things off your chest...
Deb
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Starting/Pre-op/Current/Goal
5'5.5" 6.6 cc in a 10 cc band
Eating my carbmaster yogurt to get started this morning. Then will take the old girl for a walk and add another block to our walk. These mornings are just beautiful and not too hot, so I don't need a push to get out and walk. Then it's home to put more junk into boxes. I have so much trouble throwing things away!
QOTD: Why do people have to keep so much junk (me and hubby specifically) I've tried the rule if I haven't used/worn it in a year, throw it out! That's just soooo hard for me. I grew up sort of poor and value everything I've got. I guess it's time to get over that eh?
Hope everyone has a wonderful sunny day.
Jan
QOTD: Why do people have to keep so much junk (me and hubby specifically) I've tried the rule if I haven't used/worn it in a year, throw it out! That's just soooo hard for me. I grew up sort of poor and value everything I've got. I guess it's time to get over that eh?
Hope everyone has a wonderful sunny day.
Jan
Good Morning!
I slept in this morning and it was great . . . my grand-daughter came in to snuggle and we both
fell back to sleep . . what a great way to start the day!
QOTD- My rant for the day is disrespectful neighbors. When you live in the City I think there is an unwritten code that when you come home late you should hold your conversations until you get in your home unless your quiet . . not in my neighborhood! It makes me discussed just how many people are lacking manors!
Enjoy the day!
I slept in this morning and it was great . . . my grand-daughter came in to snuggle and we both
fell back to sleep . . what a great way to start the day!
QOTD- My rant for the day is disrespectful neighbors. When you live in the City I think there is an unwritten code that when you come home late you should hold your conversations until you get in your home unless your quiet . . not in my neighborhood! It makes me discussed just how many people are lacking manors!
Enjoy the day!
Kristy
Highest 319/Lowest 180/Current 181/Goal 170
Got my GNC Protein drink in hand. After Taking the kids (Shepherd's out for a quick potty call)
It seems a little humid to me to day. After I put the kids back in the house. I proceeded to finish my sons job of taking out the yard waste to the curb. Trash day you know!. Pick some dead twigs out of the flower beds. Got back into the air conditioning just drenched from perspiration.
Got a shower, checked my blood and mixed my drink.
QOTD- Have you ever been in a public place and someone there is looking at you or someone your with and just glaring at you or your companion. What is up with that? It happened to me and my daughter yesterday, when we went to Big Boys for dinner. My daughter is a very attractive girl, and this young lady was just giving her the evil eye, as we walk up to pay or tab. I wanted to ask her if there was something wrong with her face. But I bit my tongue and walked on.
It seems a little humid to me to day. After I put the kids back in the house. I proceeded to finish my sons job of taking out the yard waste to the curb. Trash day you know!. Pick some dead twigs out of the flower beds. Got back into the air conditioning just drenched from perspiration.
Got a shower, checked my blood and mixed my drink.
QOTD- Have you ever been in a public place and someone there is looking at you or someone your with and just glaring at you or your companion. What is up with that? It happened to me and my daughter yesterday, when we went to Big Boys for dinner. My daughter is a very attractive girl, and this young lady was just giving her the evil eye, as we walk up to pay or tab. I wanted to ask her if there was something wrong with her face. But I bit my tongue and walked on.
"When we stop running away from the situation that is scary - that is the moment we discover how strong we really are. So, acknowledge your strength...rejoice in it...and start breathing in life, as the beautiful, strong soul (being) that you truly are." - Rachna Sirtaj.......Love & Peace
Good Morning everyone
I am finishing my 2nd cup of herb tea. Trying to wean off coffee a few days now.
I am feeling like my old self more and more. My doc changed some of my meds around last week and WOW what a difference. The one made me nausous for about 4 days, but it has passed and I can't believe the difference I feel. I actually went to Detroit Zoo yesterday and walked the entire zoo without any pain meds. I am hoping this means a 5k may be in my near future.
Pam
I am finishing my 2nd cup of herb tea. Trying to wean off coffee a few days now.
I am feeling like my old self more and more. My doc changed some of my meds around last week and WOW what a difference. The one made me nausous for about 4 days, but it has passed and I can't believe the difference I feel. I actually went to Detroit Zoo yesterday and walked the entire zoo without any pain meds. I am hoping this means a 5k may be in my near future.
Pam
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