This year my theme within the theme is — KISS.
With all the worry and exhaustion from worry of everything going on in our world, I need simplicity and this will help do it.
THE RULES: 7 weeks; 7 rides (no more than 2 in a week); 7 drinks; 7 different places (name them); a photo of each stop; at least 2 miles round trip; a detail or two about your ride or the place; stay on earth.
My Way of Keeping it Simple:
1). One bike (I own only one bike now so this one is easy) for some playtime.
2). Any place will do: C Store, cafe, kiosk, my own without walls, a friend’s house, a chain store. I purposely did not do Starbucks in the past. This year it will not matter. Sometimes Starbucks is the only thing nearby on a riding day. Don’t stress to look for something, just enjoy.
3). Mileage: who cares? Except I must ride 2 miles RT ;’-). Will not care how far I ride, but about the days I get out on my bike. I will not track nor report number of miles except to indicate that I rode at least 2 miles. Have fun on my bike.
4). Solo or with someone. Doesn’t really matter. I do most of my riding solo, and though I will happily welcome riding with someone who wants to ride with me, I will not do an endless search. Be happy.
5). A detail or two: maybe, maybe not. Depends on the day, the place and my observation of something. Sometimes there is just nothing to write home about\ even though you enjoy the day, the ride and the drink. I will not stress just to write something, but as I ride to and from tea, I will no doubt have something to say and show. Enjoy everything, anything or nothing — just enjoy being ;’-), and share if there is something.
TEA #0 … IN TRAINING ;’-)
September 22, 2021
Breezeway Cafe at Walter Hall Golf course, Everett WA
Black tea I will tell you about
A nice clean restroom detached from the cafe
Not much in choices here so bought a subway to take home for later
At least 2 miles ;’-)
There are reasons for ‘training rides”.
I had not brought my coffeeneuring bandana that I like to have for the table covering or napkin. Will pack that right away. I have a choice or can take both ;’-)
This “cafe” is a very small place with very limited selection of anything. The staff person pointed me to the shelf of tea selections — all three boxes of Stash tea were available. I chose what she told me was black tea. As soon as I took a sip I knew something was amiss. It was Raspberry flavored. I absolutely do not like flavored tea. Lesson here — pay attention to details to ensure I know what I am getting. Plus — bring at least one tea bag of my own for backup.
There is plenty of outdoor seating and lots of room for my bike. I chose to sit in that breezeway at the close to my bike picnic table, but if I choose to go back here in season (Teaneuring season) I will sit on the upper deck with a view of the golf course.
Hopefully they will begin to allow personal cups. See my mask always at the ready ;’-)
TEA #0+…STILL IN TRAINING ;’-)
October 3, 2021
Seas The Day Cafe, Everett WA (needs a new or refurbished sign),
STASH English Breakfast black tea is pretty good bag tea
Chose to have an English Muffin breakfast sandwich also quite good
At least 2 miles
I hope to include this one once the official season begins, but it is kind of far from home so it all depends. I had a nice table outside and had remembered to bring 1)my bandanas and 2)my keep cup. ;’-). My bike could be leaned and locked right next to me. I also made use of the nice restroom inside.
Though it was a bit of a long ride, cloud covered, and a bit cold, I needed this ride to calm myself from an emotional day the day before. It helped some. After my food and drink break I stopped to view the low tide flats along the waterfront trail.
TEA #0++ FINAL TRAINING RIDE ;’-)
October 16, 2021
Tea Without Walls at local High School Softball field
COSTCO Kirkland Green tea — my take camping tea that suits my taste quite well.
Just tea — no snack as it was nearing lunch time
At least 2 miles.
Plenty of seating ;’-), easy bike placing in sight, warm temps. I was surprised that this mornings threat of some light rain and rather chilly temps ended up being quite warm and a delightful day for a ride. I rode around in my neighborhood and did some leaf peeping for what I think was great fall color.
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