WEEK 4 FEBRUARY RIDES & PHOTOS #33-36

#33 February 23, 2021

The Cookie Caper...

Cindy and I went back and forth many times by email trying to outthink or outwit the weather. Finally I said I am on my way — to her house to pick up the cookies I had ordered from her Granddaughter, and to do take a little bike ride together. After procuring and securing the goods we saddled up for our ride.

The sun stayed with us most of the time but we watched as dark clouds loomed not far from us, seemingly on the move in our direction. Undaunted we continued our ride around some neighborhoods we have not explored before, and ended up on a great little unpaved trail that unexpectedly took us to the paved Interurban trail. 

We stopped at this little picnic area and recalled what a good year we have had — for such a tough year! Virtual riding together then meeting with our tea for some chatting time, and eventually actually riding together (see post from June 2020 for a bit of that story). This little park was one of the first where we met for some tea time.

We feel thankful for each other, for our bikes, for staying healthy, for being active throughout the year. We each said that we don’t know anyone else who would have so consistently, and with such delight, done this progression of riding together. Even if sometimes the ‘together’ was ‘apart’. 

Weather stayed good as we went on our separate ways to return to our homes, and the little rain that I got within about 15 minutes of home was light and of no consequence. Another perfect riding day.

#34 February 24, 2021

The sun was out. The clouds were high and light. The sky was (mostly) blue. The air on my cheeks, the only exposed part of my body, felt crisp, invigorating and fresh.

Proof of sun:  Me and my shadow.

If one heart is good, then...

I got out somewhat earlier at 9:00 to be sure to be home for our friend Kathy’s arrival. Kathy was bringing lunch for all of us to enjoy on our front porch. What a delight to arrive home to the porch already set up by Susan.

Heaters were placed at each end and chairs were spaced around for our masked and distanced porch lunch and socializing ;’-).

Taco Fixin’s are being readied for us.

Life is good. Even in these trying times we are in, there is a lot to be grateful for. 

#35 February 27, 2021

Fortunately I don’t go with my first instinct these days to lighten up on my wear by taking away a layer! It is still cold out there at 41 degrees, and today the promised sun did not come through until near the end of my ride this morning. 

I had thought of riding all the way into Everett, but once out doors and feeling the cold, I changed my route to stay a little closer to home. On my way to connect with Casino Road for my trip back home, I pass this cute little reminder off children playing.

This route takes me through Boeing and Paine Field Airport, as many of my routes do. Though the the sun was elusive during my ride, it did peek out through a few rips in the clouds, and helped make for a fine riding day.

#36 February 28, 2021

Damp and feeling ‘raw’ out there on my ride today. I had not planned to do a very long ride, but made it even shorter as it was not bringing me enough joy to be on my bike.

That does not mean that I was not happy to be riding, but not enjoying the cold dampness enough to want to ride long. 

FEBRUARY 

Not a lot of sun, and quite a bit of wet weather with temps staying in the mid 30s at the start of the month. Middle of the month brought us snow and temps dropping to the mid and lower 20s before starting on the rise again. The daylight hours were at least lengthening and Susan and I were able to get both our vaccine shots, so the month was not a total bust. Plus, I was able to get in 14 bike rides ;’-).