You can tell when Donna has been spending a lot of time in the sun - that hair just gets blonder and blonder.
Originally uploaded by BroAndDonna
Monday, August 30, 2010
You can tell when Donna has been spending a lot of time in the sun - that hair just gets blonder and blonder.
You can tell when Donna has been spending a lot of time in the sun - that hair just gets blonder and blonder.
Originally uploaded by BroAndDonna
Despite yesterday's extensive ride, today's felt pretty good too, though I hit a wall with about two miles to go. Stick a fork in me - I'm done!
Sunday, August 29, 2010
One last snapshot from tonight's sunset. It was a treat having Donna along - usually I'm soaking up sunsets by myself since Donna works during the evening hours.
We're officially Southern Californians - it's only August and we're already breaking out the fleece blanket thanks to the 'chill' of the evening's coastal breeze.
After a long day in the saddle, it was tempting to head home after dinner. Instead, we opted to head to the beach to watch the sunset. We spotted about a dozen sea otters - curious creatures I've never before seen here in Ventura County. We also got to see five or six dolphins pass by. The highlight of course, was the woman in the chair next to me.
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Now THIS is a flat tire!
Donna has had a real knack for finding thorns lately and her ride earlier this week was no exception. Not just one flat tire, but two. Such repairs usually fall into my department, which believe me, is a very small department. Meanwhile, Donna takes care of cooking, cleaning, laundry and other odds & ends that involve taking care of me. Fixing two flats tonight is the least I can do.
Friday, August 27, 2010
Monday, August 23, 2010
If you're ever having sinus issues that are affecting your balance, I don't recommend barreling down a mountain on a mountain bike... in case you ever encounter such a scenario.
Donna and I both felt like poo this morning. We were convinced it was a lack of exercise Saturday & Sunday and an abundance of junk food. As we topped the first mountain of today's ride, we determined there were other factors beyond just that. Hours later, sinus issues still have us both a bit dizzy.
Despite not feeling well, Donna plowed up one side of the mountain and down the other, certain that she was just having some sinus issues that a good sweat would clear up. The sweat was plentiful, the sinus clearage was not.
As great as the weekend was, it felt great to get back to Ventura County. Once we were half way through Malibu, I really started to feel at home again.
When I returned from getting some ice, I was surprised to find Donna still standing - watching the final moments of daylight from the 13th floor.
The folks at Red Bull were kind enough to hand out free samples of their various products during the Flugtag. I think that was the highlight of Donna's day. Oddly enough, they don't make anything caffeine free, for me to enjoy.
We can ride for five hours, no problem, but put us on our feet for a day, walking around and soaking up sunshine, and we turn into little kids who want their stroller. We were wiped out by time the day was over and this was the last obstacle between us and our wonderful, overnight accommodations in Long Beach. Ouch!
Saturday was food day, including nachos, ice cream, dinner at PF Chang's and of course, a little something extra to help us walk the .55 miles back to the motel.
Instead of learning about these creatures, I've chosen to just live in amazement of them. Where's their mouth? Their eyes? How do they eat? At the very least they're cool to look at.
The 'coolest creature' award goes to Pelicans when it comes to coastal birds/animals, but in the water itself, the award goes to these guys.
We've been to the Aquarium of the Pacific a number of times but this was the first time we caught the sea lion show. They have one that can walk on water - it's pretty impressive!
After the Flugtag we went to the aquarium - this guy seemed absolutely fascinated with a small girl who had her hand on the glass. I have never seen a mammal with such a reaction to an aquarium visitor. Super cool to see!
Regardless of some minor, irritating circumstances, a 75-degree-day-with-an-ocean-breeze day on the Long Beach waterfront is a darn good day.
Most Flugtag entrants spent more time on their costumes and dance routines than they did on the construction of their 'flying' contraptions.
I was really thrilled with the wonderful organization of the Long Beach Police Dept... sense the sarcasm
I was really thrilled with the wonderful organization of the Long Beach Police Dept... sense the sarcasm
Originally uploaded by BroAndDonna
As a result, we ended up in the nose-bleed section instead of the front row, well behind people who arrived more than an hour after we did. Way to go LBCPD!
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Thursday, August 19, 2010
While soaking up the sunset I ran into a horseback rider and made this photo, which I love. Given my background in photojournalism, to me, most any picture is better with a human element.
I was planning to ride tonight and instead ended up on a sunset stroll.
I was planning to ride tonight and instead ended up on a sunset stroll.
Originally uploaded by BroAndDonna
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
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