I was up plenty early which easily enabled me to set out on a couple of morning errands. I had ordered the repair part for the newLOOK before leaving for France and today I rode the bicycle over to County Cycles to have the new part bolted on. This gave me an opportunity to wear my new jersey at something other than a token balcony appearance.
I learned that if you quiet the chattering coming from the derailer you create a much nicer atmosphere in which you can clearly hear that your chain needs lubrication. I took care of that later this afternoon.
I have no job so I have only a few assigned tasks. It turns out to be a good thing that I a) arrived home from France and b) extended my morning ride. Otherwise I might have missed this sign of weekend events at the State Fairgrounds.
Great American Gem Show and Sale at the Progress Center Friday though Sunday and the GMCCA Car and Truck Show/Swap, Sunday on Machinery Hill. There again appears to be no event scheduled this weekend at the Horse and/or Cattle Barn.
If you go away for a couple of weeks at the beginning of the growing season you can miss quite a bit of plant activity. The corn appears to be well past ankle high.
And today was another landmark day in an obscure bicycle category. That bicycle wears me out nearly every day. It is very, very rare indeed when I wear part of it out. Today I had to replace the buckle on one of my bicycle shoes, the spring controlling the ratcheting action on the old buckle is broken. Here is the shoe with the new buckle installed, old buckle and tool for perspective.
2 comments:
I'm no sales tax expert but I'm pretty sure your friendly local bicycle shop should be collecting tax on bicycle shoes and related parts. I know I've always paid sales tax on bicycle jerseys and shorts. Bicycle shoes fall under the same 'non-general use sports equipment' category. Don't lose sleep tonight, though. The retailer is liable for taxes they do not collect.
Great blog. Love the pictures.
Oh Thank Goodness...you returned just in time! The antique show is coming! Any weirdo doo-dads that might appear in that fine building this weekend pale in "antique" comparison to the likes of your surroundings the past two weeks.
Glad it was a nice day for your return ride. Btw...your bike shop opens at 3 am? That's hardcore, man.
jil of the rubias
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