Full Day of Activities

Deb had a great day on a 2nd grade field trip to the SPR zoo. Great mostly because her group of three included Ian and two other iincredibly well mannered kids, which is a switch as she usually gets hellions. She and Ian had a great time.

I spent my lunch working with our HS high jumper at SBU. Great workout and super kid.

Jake and I headed out for SPR around 1pm for a routine doctor appointment and to pick up the last piece of Deb's bedroom furniture. Always fun to have some one on one time with him. He drove for the first time in SPR and did a nice job.

We got back in time to head to track practice where I spent some time with our girl triple jumper. Another quality workout and kid.

Got home and Deb had grilled burgers and sides ready (nice having her back!). After we chowed down Deb and I headed out on the tandem. We cruised through town and found the photo right (two combines parked in a residential area), which is funny if you read my Hillbilly Riding post. We ran into a couple doctor friends also on their way out for a ride so we tagged along for a handful of miles before turning off on our own. Deb was stoking like a champ and we were cruising at a good pace. She is learning more every time we go how to regulate her efforts. It is so much fun riding with her I never like heading home, but after 1:20hrs Deb's sit-bones were ready A gorgeous evening!

Pulled in the drive to see Ian (racking up his 10,000hrs - Outliers book reference) shooting hoops. It is not an exaggeration to say he shoots at least an hour on his own (at his own choosing) five to six days a week. When we left he was playing baseball catch with his 'pitch back'; the kid loves his sports. He is in the other room as I type cheering on the Nuggets (or anyone who plays the Lakers).

Jake finished up his evening at a bible study group and is now working five feet from me on CofD4 (veteran's level).

Giro was good today as Di Luca continues to inflict damage (and take time). I thought it was interesting to see Franco pulling Menchov and Carlos to the line when Basso was in a chase group, but it appears the boys in lime-green have two leaders. Armstrong looked better, but the biggest bummer for me was Horner losing time due to a crash early on (he has quickly become a favorite of mine). Thursday is a big one and the time gaps could be huge (they will have to be if Basso and Levi want a win over Menchov and Di Luca).

Fitness: 1:20 tandem ride with Deb. Looking for 2hr ride on Wednesday. Locked in full use of scooter so Thursday moto-pace session is on!