Ugh, that's all I can say. I haven't been on my bike in uh, too long. Last ride I remember was our anniversary on July 31st. That's messed up. I took her out last night to load on my bike rack and she had dust on her! I was planning to ride today because I'm house sitting for my mom and super close to trails, but motivation was lacking. I feel like I don't even deserve her, but here's the story.

Not too long ago I started hanging out with this gorgeous team roper from work. He's um, yeah he's sooo stinking pretty. None the less hanging out with him inspired me to ride my poor neglected horse, PJ, more. That was a good thing, considering that he's 4 and really needs the sweaty saddle blankets. And heck had it not been for him I wouldn't have gone to the Paulina Rodeo which is more fun than a person should have in a weekend.

Anyway, I feel like such a stupid girl, but whenever I hang out with/date biker guys they diss the horse, and the cowboys diss the bike and damnit I haven't met anyone else like me! I know I shouldn't let who I date dictate what I do, but it's hard not to considering both hobbies have a huge social aspect.

So I've been doing some thinking and I might trade my hardtail, Pony, in towards a road bike. I think it's a lot more practical balance of hobbies. With my mountain bike I have to load up and go somewhere, which takes a lot of time. A road bike I can ride out the front door on all the beautiful country roads here, and I can bike commute!!! Work has showers!!! With gas what it is, and my pickup getting the mileage it does (easy now anti gas guzzler people I use it to haul hay and pull a horse trailer) going for MTB rides is less and less practical. Oh sure, I could move to bend and be closer to trails, but that would add about $100 to my rent and $135 to board my horse, which means driving to the barn and defeating the purpose.

I think this is a good decision, despite that I already miss the feel of sweet singletrack just thinking about it. I've fallen in love with biking though, it feels so good to just spin, but horses have always been my love, and PJ is an amazing colt. I know there will be some regret, but I'm confident next summer my financial situation will be better and maybe then I can buy another hardtail. Pony isn't as perfect for me as I thought anyway. So my next MTB purchase will be more educated.

Anyone else had to make an agonizing decision to limit their toy collection?

love and cookies
-HillBill