- #5 Piroshky & Crepes, Everett WA
- October 29 (Raining)
- Assam Black Tea
- 9.5 miles
- Sunspot socks
The plan was hatched for me to ride my bike to daughter Sarah's house where I would meet up with Susan who would be bringing grandson Etienne there from the ferry. It was raining!
OK, well I am planning to do the 'November Ride in the Rain Challenge', so this would be a good practice day for that. And a perfect time for me to stop on the way for tea at one of my very few favorite tea spots.
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| Clouds drip rain |
I actually rather enjoyed my ride in the rain. The rain was gentle and falling straight down on me rather than blowing into my face; there was no wind; and it was not cold. Add to this that I was totally covered in ALL my rain gear, so was well protected. I had started out without rain pants on as I seldom wear them. Within just a few short blocks I realized that this was real rain, so turned around for home to get those pants. I arrived at Sarah's wet on the outside but dry and warm on the inside.
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| Is it any wonder that I love this place? Raindrops on my gloves evidence my rainy ride. |
Now that I was weathered to the rain, I changed my original plan to take the most direct, shortest route to the house and added just a couple more miles to enjoy being in the saddle. Thus proving that I CAN ride in the rain and actually like it.
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| My bike stayed outside but very near me. |
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| Socks of the Day |
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Love your socks and of course the teapot with the tea light and the yummy snack to go with it.
ReplyDeleteThe tea is pricey, costing more than at most places -- $4.50 or so for the pot (which I get refilled with hot water and though weaker, the tea is still goood) but it is worth it to me. It is a favorite place for a friend of mine and me.
ReplyDeleteLove your socks of the day..have not had the pleasure of seeing these. Great,looking forward to your next pair How fun!!
ReplyDeleteIf i did this each week until I wore every pair of my socks, i would have about four more months after the challenge is done! But the final few days would be dull.
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