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Brrrrrrr, Good Morning
Still chilly down Dixie way, but like the rest, we'll be in the 70s manana. Might run to the beach in a lil bit and reacquaint the gulls with groceries, but then again , I'm in a hearty work groove, so they may have to wait til tomorrow
Simon - You are getting me in the mood for biking. I was an extremely avid biker back in younger days and to a lesser degree through 2005. Katrina got my bike and I haven't replaced it yet, but you have put it on my springtime agenda.
When I was a kid I was involved in a freak accident and was a candidate to go to St Jude's. I didn't have to, but was always an active fund raiser for them after that.
The summer before my Senior year in high school, I hopped on my bike and rode from Long Beach, Mississippi to St Louis, Mo. and back to raise money for St Jude's. I'd ride, camp on the roadside at night, then start fresh the next morning. Damn near killed me, but I made it and ended up raising around 12.000 dollars for the hospital.
The ride up was a killer, but the brisk coast back downhill was a blast. Nothing like flying down the road at 50+ mph with brake pads melting.
I bet I couldn't ride down to the end of the driveway now. Guess I better buy me another bike and get back in shape. The 26 mile boardwalk on the beach is set to be rebuilt by spring of 2009 I think. Then I'll ride to Biloxi and eat seafood and regret it all the way home.
Ah shit, time for a joint and more coffee. Have a cycled kinda day!
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