Cycling The Hills

Life is good, got in an early morning (beautiful sunrise) hill sprint ride (8.6 miles, elevation gain 880 ft) yesterday and went out for lunch later in the day. Grilled Halibut with capers, grilled asparagus/balsamic glaze & garlic spinach. #bikesky 🍜

“Ride it like you stole it.” - Tim Badger

No, just a gentle check (every driver is on their phone) on the alternative facts. However, I do feel safer cycling near seniors than those parents taking their kids to school, running late, and flying by in their mammoth SUVs all while drinking their (Venti) PSL. 🤭

I cycle 3/4 x a wk, last 15 years. Rarely do I see seniors texting or using their phones. However, I do see younger drivers darting in & out of traffic, watching videos and not pulling over to the right when an emergency vehicle is approaching. This is why I cycle early at sunrise. Drivers Ed?

So sad, the streets are a dangerous place for us cyclist. However, sloppy drivers come in all ages. I have found over the years that the younger driver on their phone is much more of a concern/danger than a senior when I'm out doing my hill sprint workouts.

Awesome, wtg!

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10.6 miles of elevation sprints this morning at 6:15 followed by pancakes for breakfast. Life is good! #cycling 🍜 🚴‍♀️ 🥞

“The laziest man I ever met put popcorn in his pancakes so they would turn over by themselves.” - W. C. Fields

Philadelphus lewisii - 'Fallbrook' (Western Mock Orange)

Lilac 'Matthews Purple'

The Alstroemerias, Philadelphus & Lilacs are now providing a splash of spring color in the garden. 🌱 #flowers

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Yes, it looks like sweet mock-orange. Philadelphus is a genus of about 60 species of shrubs from 3-20 ft tall, native to North America, Central America, Asia and in southeast Europe. This is picture of one in the yard, kind of a fancy double cultivar. Philadelphus 'Minnesota Snowflake' #Flowers 🌱

MATTHEWS PURPLE - LILAC

“The smell of moist earth and lilacs hung in the air like wisps of the past and hints of the future.” - Margaret Millar #flowers 🌱

Wordle 1,417 2/6 – Tuesday 5/6

Wow, the rare 2nd try guess! 🤭

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No hint, cheating, Ouija Board, PST magic portal or AI has been used in the process of solving today’s Wordle puzzle in hard mode. I mean really, what fun would that be? #Wordle

Hint – How sweet it is! 🤔

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Too cute!

OMG...from my hint as well. That was a reference to the car test in the late 1940s. I think you should get bonus points today! 😀

Wow, gorgeous crimson shade. Is it a named variety? Dwarf?

Yes, they just keep on giving. I cut them back to the ground and mulch cut them with the weedeater & mower.

Awesome!

"Ride as much or as little, or as long or as short as you feel. But ride.” Eddy Merckx. #bikesky

Wordle 1,409 4/6 – Monday 4/28

Tough one today! 🤔

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No hint, cheating, Ouija Board, PST magic portal or AI has been used in the process of solving today’s Wordle puzzle in hard mode. I mean really, what fun would that be? #Wordle

Clue – Sierra Sam 🤭

🌱 #Flowers

Alstroemeria, also known as Peruvian lily & Lily of the Incas, is a hardy perennial that is just starting to bloom in California. A reliable plant for providing dramatic color in the garden & long lasting (cut flowers) color indoors. 🌱 #Flowers

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Wordle 1,396 5/6 – Tuesday 4/15

Slow start today! 🤔

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No hint, cheating, Ouija Board, PST magic portal or AI has been used in the process of solving today’s Wordle puzzle in hard mode. I mean really, what fun would that be? #Wordle

In the world of halibut fishing, "barn door" is a term used to describe exceptionally large halibut, while "chicken" refers to smaller halibut. The size distinction is generally based on weight, with barn doors typically weighing over 100 pounds and chickens under that.

The Alaska commercial halibut season typically starts on March 20th each year; we went out for lunch today to celebrate. Grilled halibut with capers & asparagus topped with balsamic glaze. Life is good! 🍜

Wow, wtg! 😀

Wordle 1,391 4/6 – Thursday 4/10

Wow, tricky one today! I experienced a tad of brain fog on my 4th attempt but finally kicked it into overdrive for the solve. 🤭

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Awesome, wish they had cycling helmets on though. 🚴‍♀️