Too many bicycles?

Hard to believe that just two people own these bicycles. Not included are one of Mike's race-machines and Mike's cross-bike that he was out riding at the time I took this photo. It kinda looks like we're having a party and everyone rode their bikes to avoid parking issues, like they would in San Francisco---only here in Marshall, trust me, parking is not a problem. There is plenty of space. In fact, looking at them all I begin to wonder, "Can a person have too many bicycles?"

Anyway, I've decided that as long as the wind is blowing from any direction but the Northerly one, that it is fine. The Southernly winds may seem stronger...but it is probably because they are warmer and so I am out riding in them, exploring Southwest Minnesota at close range. Good for practicing track-stands and for getting a good workout, and not freezing. But if the wind is blowing from the North---stay inside or go to Camden. At least you always a choice, and at least it's dry here. California is soggy according to the email message I've been getting. What is up with that anyway?

Most locals here are also informing me that I might be a little thick in the head. (And this is surprising to who? or is that whom?) I am surely compensating for my lack of thick blood. They are less bothered by the cold, because they don't feel the need to go out and play in it. It's just that it looks like it's nice outside. You can't see the wind and you can't see the temperature. You feel them both, but from this "Bird's" eyes view, it looks nice out there. sigh.

The small hound is more spoiled than ever. She has even trimmed down a bit with all the running she's been doing. Tonight we have fresh "Northern's" on the menu...not people...ha! Fish. Minnesota Dad, Dave, hit the jackpot yesterday and just dropped off dinner (for a few days!) And Sue and the 4 kids are coming to town for the weekend. They can help cheer Mike on at a local race!

Have a great weekend. The Scrapper sends her love!