Just About Ready

We've been in Portland a while, soaking up 90+ degrees and lots of food and family.  Finally tried a few recumbent bikes.  Didn't really feel as good as I had expected.  After checking out lots of used bikes on Craigslist, I gave up on getting the performance bike I had in mind and decided to try a comfort bike for a change.

I got a Sedona by Giant.  I don't know if I'll ever get used to the ride.  I'm just not used to this floating feeling as I flow down the street.  It does seem to alleviate the arm and hand pain and numbness from my conventional bikes.  More on that after I get a few miles on it, maybe even a picture.

Local fire fighters put out flags for anyone to carry on 9/11/11

Nina loves bike rides; she talks, Ryan pedals.

Ryan w/Nina, Teri and I rode along the river down town to test out their new bike and kid seat.  A great ride with lots of scenery, if a bit congested along the west bank due to a beautiful Sunday.

We made it to Travis and Kim's for more another horse fix.

Judy's hat has a hole for the pony tail

Nina's mini Timber scarf and hat, just like Papa's

Teri's been busy knitting.

We are in the fifth wheel getting it ready for the launch.  Scheduled for the 19th, we plan to descend on Emil and Sara at the same time as the really old Teagues who are arriving from Eagle River on the red eye that morning.  Looking forward to a lot of catching up.

One more weekend (and a friday night Timbers game) and it's on the road again!

Stay cool, I hear it's been warm lately.