Mike bought me a Schwinn Tornado when we were in AK. I didn't get as much use of it as I'd planned. I hadn't taken into account that the road went STRAIGHT UP from our driveway for 1/2 a mile....and the roads all over Eagle River were hilly - more like mountains really. ::snort:: I had planned to haul my bike to Turnagain Arm and ride....Mike had planned for me to RIDE from Eagle River to Turnagain Arm (Darshia, Dody - how far is that?) - about 15 miles to the bike trail and then ride. I never did it.
But today I got to go on a bike ride. I've not been able to do this since discovering I was pregnant because I'm a KLUTZ - pure and simple. Given my prenatal history - I'm not allowed near bikes. A nameless son has been using my bike.....
Today I went to ride. It's a breezy day. It's cool. I'm no longer expecting. My bike looks much like the one above...except mine has a bell and a white basket on the front - picture the old bag in Wizard of Oz. I went to hop on my bike. The kickstand is broken, the basket is gone. ::snort:: Ah well - I didn't really need my ear muffs or mittens any longer....and it wasn't hot enough to NEED water.
I wasn't able to ride 12 - 15 miles - but I rode 7 miles. It was exhilarating. As always - prayers begin when pedals engage. I found myself telling God I'd really like to have raised my babies....but I'll be content to raise the children He has allowed us to raise. It was a good ride. I wondered if I could take my bike in the trailer...then I remembered that we're flying to AK - so this Turnagain dream will have to wait for another trip....like when we DRIVE up there. LOL
For those who are wondering how a Pastor's wife goes biking on Sunday...ummm..the joys of the military? ::snort:: Seriously, our RE is over for the summer. Mike is preaching again in the 2:00 and 6:00 services...so we have the a.m. free. Maybe we'll repair my bike - oh NO - we won't - we have to get ready to leave by Friday. It takes a LOT of work to get a family this size on the road.....but we're determined to pull out on Friday. ::snort::
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lol...If you want to ride the coastal trail w/Mike you may borrow our bikes. (Mine looks like yours) There is also Downtown Bike Rental. We rented a tandem and put a tag-a-long for MJ behind us. As we returned, we saw a couple w/tandem, tag-a-long and a baby buggy behind that! They took the prize for longest load. lol
Delighted you're getting the quiet/riding time w/the Lord again! {G}
BTW I LOVE your song, Praise you in this storm! You wanna know something funny?? Mark Hall's wife (lead singer from Casting Crowns and serve at a church 5 mins from my parents) is one of my customers. She bought stuff from me at the GHEA (Georgia) conference! I had to call her to ask her a question and they were on tour. Got a little star struck for a minute.
BTW they are in Scotland/Ireland/England right now for about 2 weeks.
Beth (SHS)
Have fun getting ready to go! I LOVE planning vacations. In fact, I think it's my *favorite* thing to do... I love to plan vacations that we'll probably never even get to go on.. I just like surfing the websites and finding all of the really kewl things to do (LOL)!
What fun, all this vacation planning. We don't really plan very much, just sort of head out. I'm sure it is much better doing it your way...campsites, hotels, that sort of thing.
I'm sure you could get bike rentals anyplace you go. We see them all the time along our travels.
You know, when we were in Alaska, you COULD have ridden your little bike from your house to my house ~ it was what, about 1/2 a mile? TO my house would've been all uphill, but going home would've been a breeze! LOL
Great job on the 7 mile ride. I wonder if the boy who borrowed your bike took the basket off?
Darshia - I really may go rent a bike for a day while Mike and the boys fish. I might do it.
I know the friend of a star. LOL Thanks for sharing, Beth.
I am NOT commenting on those of you who think this planning stuff is FUN. ::snort::
Trish - when we lived in AK I was out of shape and there was no way I was riding a bike UP the hill to the top of my street....well I did it a few times, coasted back down and called it good. LOL
Jodi - I KNOW you are right in your theory.
Good for you for getting in a bike ride. Do you pray outloud or silently? Our pastor does much of his praying on prayer walks. A friend said his mother saw him walking around town "talking to himself." ha!
I'm with you - it is WORK getting a family mobilized and ready to go. :)
Sis:
I wonder how your unnamed son would like to ride my old yellow bike I used when Nathaniel/I delivered newspapers.... Front basket and two side baskets on the back. :):):) Tell him I'll save it for him to ride when he passes here. :):)
l/p
Kathy - I pray silently and out loud and sometimes I sing....no wonder it's so hard to meet the neighobrs! :;snort::
LOL Mom - you'll have to offer him a ride.
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