Nice!

High 86F, winds from the South West 10-15 Mph. It just doesn't get much better than this,and that is the local forecast for Marshall this fine, lovely Monday. Mike and I rode together much of the weekend. We have a morning group ride we've started doing...nothing like the high-speed "Spectrum" ride...just a nice social ride. Even though we'd all seen the forecast, we thought we'd give it a go, despite the rain potential. And it dumped on us! It wasn't a cold rain though...and so it was still a fun time.

But after cleaning our bikes, Mike and I were a bit cautious yesterday and so we saw a short, dry window and got some miles in early. He even did another ride in the evening hours. But today it looks to be a fabulous summer-like day!

My day is busy getting everything ready to go for the week in the Twin Cities. I miss my friends (you). When you get to be my age, and you've lived in one place for a very long time, many of your friends are also like family. I knew how much (or sorta knew) I'd miss my family (alot!). But I didn't realize what an impact not having my friends in my daily life would be. Mike's already got "old friendships" here in Marshall...finding people who are my age, without children to keep them too busy, who like to ride or do stuff outdoors is a challenge I didn't even think about. Especially since most of my friends in California also have little ones---but also still ride pretty regularly. And girl's don't really "hang out" with guys here for some reason. It wasn't like I needed to see everybody, every day. But there is a hole that is not easily filled by my Bay area friends and so this week in the Twin Cities will be very special.

We're also on wedding countdown mode. Soon my California Mom & Dad and Brothers, Aunts, Uncles Nephews and friends will be arriving in Marshall for the big event and I just can't wait. Any wedding jitters are quickly replaced by the excitement of seeing everyone again. And Alan's even making the trek out to the prairie! Woo hoo!

Guess my email this week may be a bit sporadic at best since I don't know if I'll have an internet connection....(whew--less email from the "mailer-Mehler") I'm staying with "Aunt Suzanne" though---so I will maybe get internet access while I am there...

I'm off to take the small hound to the field before it gets too hot. (I like the sound of that...before it gets too hot!) Have an absolutely wonderful Monday! I guess I'll be seeing a few of you in the next day or so. Can't wait!
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(I am cleaning up my computer and found this cool old picture of Colin & Alan at Palo Alto Bicycles..! )