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The Skagit County Bike Club's Spring Classic was Saturday. First one that I remember with SUNSHINE all day! Makes for a much more fun day!
Helped with car parking all morning, and then finally got out around noon to go ride. Did the 45 miler loop -- good hills in mine, too. Gorgeous day for a ride except for the fighting of the wind in the flats -- and there are a lot of "flats" around here. Since I was riding alone (everyone else got out earlier), I had no one to block the wind! Fighting like made to keep a 12mph pace out on the flat parts. That's a lot of work!
Great ride -- everyone should try it out one year!
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05-09-2009, 07:40 PM #1
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Welcome to spring for real, Northwesterners!
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My! What a gorgeous day today. We did about 42 miles, involving Juanita Hill, Market Hill, a couple of challenging Bellevue hills, and the 520 and Samm River Trails.
I know a lot of the rest of you must have gotten out today. Isn't it glorious? Man. Nothing like this area when spring FINALLY really arrives.
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05-10-2009, 08:23 AM #2
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05-10-2009, 08:39 AM #3
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Waiting for DH to get home from gym so we can go on my "Mother's Day" ride
So glad spring is here (at least for today).
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05-10-2009, 08:52 AM #4
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its supposed to go back to rain for the week... at least we've had a nice weekend.
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05-10-2009, 09:30 AM #5
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We did the Skagit county classic too. It was so gorgeous on Chuckanut drive and around the lake. The wind on the flats was unreal. Trust me Jesvetmed, it didn't help much having someone to share the wind with; It seemed to be coming from several directions at once. We also struggled to maintain 12 mph on the flats on the way back. Winds and Chipseal aside, it was a wonderful ride!
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05-10-2009, 04:20 PM #6
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Very nice use of the apostrophe. Wouldn't want any proclamations for fake Northwesterners.
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I went to a hand-dying class yesterday that was held outside so, while I didn't ride, was able to enjoy the spectacular weather . . . along with the sheeps.Last edited by SadieKate; 05-11-2009 at 06:22 AM.
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05-10-2009, 04:35 PM #7
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Comma.
You went to a hand-dyeing class! Aren't they a blast? I love doing that stuff."My predominant feeling is one of gratitude. I have loved and been loved;I have been given much and I have given something in return...Above all, I have been a sentient being, a thinking animal, on this beautiful planet, and that in itself has been an enormous privilege and an adventure." O. Sacks
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05-10-2009, 04:38 PM #8
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sun
Ooo..the NW kids got to see the sun
What will you do now?
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05-10-2009, 06:09 PM #9
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Back to our regularly scheduled program, tomorrow.
Now that I got my rain bike all nice and clean, too!
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05-10-2009, 06:13 PM #10
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Heh. I didn't have my glasses on. Amazing I saw it at all. Originally Posted by salsabike
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First time dye project. Bill loves the result. It's more muted than I hoped but I think it may work up nicely as a worsted weight lace scarf.Frends know gud humors when dey is hear it. ~ Da Crockydiles of ZZE.
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05-10-2009, 06:15 PM #11
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Picture? Originally Posted by SadieKate
"My predominant feeling is one of gratitude. I have loved and been loved;I have been given much and I have given something in return...Above all, I have been a sentient being, a thinking animal, on this beautiful planet, and that in itself has been an enormous privilege and an adventure." O. Sacks
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05-10-2009, 06:21 PM #12
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I'll do my best. I just finished a sweater also and need to get a real action photo.
Are you on Ravelry?Frends know gud humors when dey is hear it. ~ Da Crockydiles of ZZE.
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05-10-2009, 06:23 PM #13
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I am! Would love to see your goodies
I'll PM you my info, if you want...
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05-10-2009, 06:24 PM #14
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Just search for skl or Sarah in Bend. You'll find me.
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05-10-2009, 08:48 PM #15
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I just asked them to send an invite, which will take four days, they say. Originally Posted by SadieKate
"My predominant feeling is one of gratitude. I have loved and been loved;I have been given much and I have given something in return...Above all, I have been a sentient being, a thinking animal, on this beautiful planet, and that in itself has been an enormous privilege and an adventure." O. Sacks
