I enjoy riding my bike. Sometimes I'm tired or my ass hurts but I get used to it in a few minutes and I'm ok. Overall I look forward to my daily commute to and from work. I'm getting used to seeing familiar cars pass me by, other regular cyclists on the road and little old ladies watering their flower gardens in moo-moos and slippers. I've only had one negative incident where some fuck-ass actually honked at me and told me to get out of his way; I was in the bicycle lane on Richmond. Yep, minding my own beeswax in my private lane and some gorilla in an ice cream truck gives me grief.
Really my point is I miss Aqua Mouse. She went out in a blaze of glory, literally. So, she's off the road and the market for parts. Meep.
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07/20/2006 12:42 #25432
lament for aqua mouseCategory: potpourri
07/18/2006 15:35 #25431
sail away, sail away, sail awayCategory: sailing
I got to go home Friday and spend the night with my family. My nephew Max is too friggin cute and my new nephew Ryan is too friggin yellow! Poor little guy had jaundice real bad so he had to go back in the hospital for some special baby tanning. He's home now and looking much better according to mom. Oh! Ryan's daddy showed up too, so that was a nice surprise.
the little peanut
daddy
napping with his cousin max
Sunday I went sailing for the first time ever. A new acquaintance invited me and a few friends out and I snapped up the opportunity in a jiffy. I've never been on a sailboat but I've always wanted to learn how to sail. My friend Dan and (e:Theecarey) joined me as first timers. Sadly, we hardly made it out on the lake when Dan began heaving-ho. Poor kid lost his lunch and all his Gatorade in repeated hurls starboard side. Carey wasn't feeling so hot either but didn't blow chunks. We had to come back in and let them off. I had not had enough fun for my day, so I went back out with the boys.
Interestingly, the friend joining my new acquaintance was the same guy that randomly made out with me on St. Patties Day. In times like these I'm reminded just how small Buffalo is. Once we were back on the water they pretty much let me man the helm. The rocking of the boat almost put me to sleep a few times. I was just lazing about when I heard, "I wonder what the poor people are doing today". Some guy yelled this as he waved to us in passing. What kind of shit is that?
the little peanut
daddy
napping with his cousin max
Sunday I went sailing for the first time ever. A new acquaintance invited me and a few friends out and I snapped up the opportunity in a jiffy. I've never been on a sailboat but I've always wanted to learn how to sail. My friend Dan and (e:Theecarey) joined me as first timers. Sadly, we hardly made it out on the lake when Dan began heaving-ho. Poor kid lost his lunch and all his Gatorade in repeated hurls starboard side. Carey wasn't feeling so hot either but didn't blow chunks. We had to come back in and let them off. I had not had enough fun for my day, so I went back out with the boys.
Interestingly, the friend joining my new acquaintance was the same guy that randomly made out with me on St. Patties Day. In times like these I'm reminded just how small Buffalo is. Once we were back on the water they pretty much let me man the helm. The rocking of the boat almost put me to sleep a few times. I was just lazing about when I heard, "I wonder what the poor people are doing today". Some guy yelled this as he waved to us in passing. What kind of shit is that?
vincent - 07/18/06 20:24
Remember, LEVEL REGATTA July 28,29,30 in good old Y-Town!!!
Remember, LEVEL REGATTA July 28,29,30 in good old Y-Town!!!
theecarey - 07/18/06 16:29
I had my aways message that day as "sail away sail away sail away"! (enya)
Random Dude looks fried in that bottom picture. He didnt take my offer on sunscreen. He's gotta be hurting this week! For the record, I didnt bail due to not feeling hot, although, it definitely bolstered my decision to go with Dan,ha. It was good timing for getting back to school work, as it was already past 4 pm-- and even though I brought my books with me, it just wasnt happening on that boat. :) (not that I got around to much once home, tummy still felt a little funny)
Had fun.. soooo glad I didnt spew. Not sure how well cucumber, spinach & avacado sandwhich would be coming back up! ewwwww!! Next time, I shall remember the dramamine!
Maybe I can hook us up with some jet skiing / jet boat/ski do/ soon. awe yeah.
ooh, Look for my sunglasses, as I didnt find them in my car. Not sure where I left them.. perhaps by Chews tank? They are huge and black.
ok, this was more than a comment :)
I had my aways message that day as "sail away sail away sail away"! (enya)
Random Dude looks fried in that bottom picture. He didnt take my offer on sunscreen. He's gotta be hurting this week! For the record, I didnt bail due to not feeling hot, although, it definitely bolstered my decision to go with Dan,ha. It was good timing for getting back to school work, as it was already past 4 pm-- and even though I brought my books with me, it just wasnt happening on that boat. :) (not that I got around to much once home, tummy still felt a little funny)
Had fun.. soooo glad I didnt spew. Not sure how well cucumber, spinach & avacado sandwhich would be coming back up! ewwwww!! Next time, I shall remember the dramamine!
Maybe I can hook us up with some jet skiing / jet boat/ski do/ soon. awe yeah.
ooh, Look for my sunglasses, as I didnt find them in my car. Not sure where I left them.. perhaps by Chews tank? They are huge and black.
ok, this was more than a comment :)
07/14/2006 15:11 #25430
L L LCategory: shakespeare
Here are some pics from two different nights of Shakespeare in the park. Love's Labour's Lost only runs through this Sunday, so if you haven't seen it best get to it. It's a comedy and you'll love the Spaniard. I think I made this comment last year but I'll say it again. If fascinates me that we can go to the park and enjoy a play under the stars the same way people did some 420 years ago. Does anyone else think about that? We have come so far in technology and understanding our world yet we are still entertained by the very words written for audiences so long ago. Ciao.
ava does not look amused that lee is eating her treats
paul, terry and mike's leg
carey and this random guy i ran into while getting a blanket
faben (yvonne's daughter) made this drawing
ava looooooooves to give sugar
yvonne feeding hippie some tasty grapes
dragonlady and zobar
on the other night....
we gathered for a big feast
and it was gooooooooood
ryan passed out 15 minutes into the show
because our little group put back 4 bottles of wine in under an hour
i know i was feeling it
and i convinced miranda to do cartwheels with me during intermission
the infamous TRJ
ava does not look amused that lee is eating her treats
paul, terry and mike's leg
carey and this random guy i ran into while getting a blanket
faben (yvonne's daughter) made this drawing
ava looooooooves to give sugar
yvonne feeding hippie some tasty grapes
dragonlady and zobar
on the other night....
we gathered for a big feast
and it was gooooooooood
ryan passed out 15 minutes into the show
because our little group put back 4 bottles of wine in under an hour
i know i was feeling it
and i convinced miranda to do cartwheels with me during intermission
the infamous TRJ
jenks - 07/15/06 11:38
see, I told you that random blanket-encroaching guy is always everywhere... Crazy! At least now I know who he is though, and he's kinda cool... his name is Shawn.
see, I told you that random blanket-encroaching guy is always everywhere... Crazy! At least now I know who he is though, and he's kinda cool... his name is Shawn.
kookcity2000 - 07/14/06 21:53
Ryan your boobs are woefully inadequate in the last picture
Ryan your boobs are woefully inadequate in the last picture
libertad - 07/14/06 19:03
whoa i missed out big time!
whoa i missed out big time!
metalpeter - 07/14/06 18:23
Nice pics yeah you ladies rule thanks for sharing them. A couple comments on them. That drawing looks verry animee styles and looks preaty cool. The cartwheels look like they are in unison. Maybe it is just me but the picture with ryan in the shades he looks a lot like Lars Ulrich from Metallica he looks a little bit like him in that last picture to, but not in person.
Nice pics yeah you ladies rule thanks for sharing them. A couple comments on them. That drawing looks verry animee styles and looks preaty cool. The cartwheels look like they are in unison. Maybe it is just me but the picture with ryan in the shades he looks a lot like Lars Ulrich from Metallica he looks a little bit like him in that last picture to, but not in person.
nejifer - 07/14/06 16:10
love the pics!! we rule!!
love the pics!! we rule!!
07/13/2006 11:58 #25429
may i introduce, ryan josephCategory: auntie
meet the little guy
proud mamma
too cute!
he has the biggest feet ever
seriously, look at the size of that print
happy auntie
so tiny i could hold him in one hand
jenks - 07/13/06 14:21
aww... he's beautiful. :) Congrats to Tonya (and you too of course)!
aww... he's beautiful. :) Congrats to Tonya (and you too of course)!
chicoschica - 07/13/06 13:57
Congrats on aunthood again!
Little Ryan is too sweet - such a face!!
Best wishes to your family -
Cheers!
Congrats on aunthood again!
Little Ryan is too sweet - such a face!!
Best wishes to your family -
Cheers!
nejifer - 07/13/06 12:57
he is really stinkin cute!!!
he is really stinkin cute!!!
07/11/2006 13:35 #25428
bovine demonsCategory: dream
I had a dream last night. I was on an expedition with a dozen people. I was not necessarily the leader but it was apparent I held some authority in the group. We machete our way through lush jungle. The air is heavy and moist, presperation on every square inch of my skin. Foreign insects buzz in my ear and the songs of mysterious birds echo under the canopy. Arms aching from navigating the vegetation we rest only moments when an accidental footstep reveals a narrow staircase leading down into the earth. We light our torches and decend into the unknown.
A gentle breeze begins to blow, turning colder and strengthening with every step, until the breeze becomes a wind, and the wind becomes a gust that extinguishes our flames. 'Why didn't I bring that glow stick!? Fuckity fuck-fuck-fuck'. No sooner does the explicative escape my lips when a faint glow transpires at our feet. A silvery mist of liquid silk surrounds us and we drift into weightlessness. I see Jason. 'Jason what are you doing here?'. He takes my hand and replies, 'I told you to take control of your dreams'. The mist diminishes and we are at the entrance of a great temple.
Great trees groan, their vines swaying gently, leaves falling like summer snow. Pillars of blue Verdite with veins of green support a stone carved peak. Ornate metal work adorns a lone wooden door. We enter a sanctuary and it is still, so still. I cannot hear my footsteps. Our mouths move forming words on our lips yet no sound escapes them. It is scerene, it is peaceful but it is tainted.
A glimer of yellow catches my eye from a distant corner. I yell for everyone to climb, climb anything they can find, but my words fall silent in the mysterious air. A stampede of mad cow-like creatures charges from a darkened corner. Their eyes are a brilliant yellow with red pupils. Their teeth are long and sharp. As if someone hit a switch everything becomes slow motion. Every movement requires great effort. I manage to scrabble onto a stone tomb. One of the beasts glairs into my eyes. This time when I shout, my words are clear, 'I need a screw driver!'. A yellow screwdriver appears on my hand and I jump and stab the beast in the eye. Then I woke up.
A gentle breeze begins to blow, turning colder and strengthening with every step, until the breeze becomes a wind, and the wind becomes a gust that extinguishes our flames. 'Why didn't I bring that glow stick!? Fuckity fuck-fuck-fuck'. No sooner does the explicative escape my lips when a faint glow transpires at our feet. A silvery mist of liquid silk surrounds us and we drift into weightlessness. I see Jason. 'Jason what are you doing here?'. He takes my hand and replies, 'I told you to take control of your dreams'. The mist diminishes and we are at the entrance of a great temple.
Great trees groan, their vines swaying gently, leaves falling like summer snow. Pillars of blue Verdite with veins of green support a stone carved peak. Ornate metal work adorns a lone wooden door. We enter a sanctuary and it is still, so still. I cannot hear my footsteps. Our mouths move forming words on our lips yet no sound escapes them. It is scerene, it is peaceful but it is tainted.
A glimer of yellow catches my eye from a distant corner. I yell for everyone to climb, climb anything they can find, but my words fall silent in the mysterious air. A stampede of mad cow-like creatures charges from a darkened corner. Their eyes are a brilliant yellow with red pupils. Their teeth are long and sharp. As if someone hit a switch everything becomes slow motion. Every movement requires great effort. I manage to scrabble onto a stone tomb. One of the beasts glairs into my eyes. This time when I shout, my words are clear, 'I need a screw driver!'. A yellow screwdriver appears on my hand and I jump and stab the beast in the eye. Then I woke up.
I don't always follow the rules all the time. Sometimes I ride on the sidewalk even though it is illegal. When I have to do this, I try and be extra cautious of pedestrians.
Yeah, i'm so bad at not following street rules while riding my bike. As you know, (e:Ladycroft) ! I know how much it reflects poorly on other riders. I know that i should be following the rules. It's just so dangerous to follow those rules because no one sees me there as a cyclist. I guess, for me, it's a bit of a vicious circle... what came first, the lack of respect for cyclists or the cyclists being road anarchists?
yeah I agree- IF we follow the rules on our bikes, we should be treated right. But if those who want the best of both worlds- on the sidewalks, AND in the road- not stopping at red lights since "lights are for cars", etc- they deserve to be honked at.
It is verry true that drivers don't often reconize bikes and don't know the rules about them and don't get them. One of the other problems is that some people who ride bikes in the street don't follow those laws. That hurts people who ride them the right way and do what they are supposed to do. Do you remember a few years back when the cops supposidly beat up some bikers near wilson farms on elmwood and summer. That was actully a rally that was supposed to bring more awareness of bikers in the street. Then the other factor is that often people ridding bikes don't go as fast as cars so that upset drivers who have to be somewhare 10 minutes ago or arn't patient enough to relise you have the same right to be there as them.
It really burns me up when motorists fail to recognize that bicyclists have every right to be there. We are bound by the same laws, we are to go with traffic and obey all traffic signals and such. As theecarey would say "Gasholes!"