Well, in my book we are way behind on our TOMRV training. We did 55 miles Saturday. We will do double that in one day of TOMRV. I hope this weekend that we take the time to do 65 to 80 miles. I will be honest that I really hate riding my bike after 80 miles, so the last 30 of TOMRV will be a challenge mentally as well as physically. The good news is with the wonderful midwest winds it is just like climbing a constant 5% grade when the wind it blowing at you at 17 mph with gusts. One time this weekend I slowed down to 9 mph, yes 9!! The bf turns around and tells me not to stop riding, ummm..........I wasn't.........the wind caught me. So a 11-13 turtle pace out to Redfield, but a nice 19-22 mph ride back. So, all in all a nice ride once we turned around. I have to keep remindng myself this is not a race.....it is a ride that is suppose to be enjoyable and fun.
Knitting is taking a back seat as it usually does this time of year, much to my dismay. I really love to knit it is relaxing and just fun to make something. I especially like to make things for other people. Right now I'm working on a bunny for my niece, Lia. I have not made her or sent her anything since she was born and I am feeling pretty bad about that. I hope the bunny and the two books I got her will go over well. Here is a picture of the bunny, it is a Susan B. Anderson pattern. I love how she writes her patterns so you put it together as you go, saves the assembly later and it is fun to watch the progress. I am finished with the arms, need to attach them and have started the legs. I am pretty happy with it so far.
Cute bunny! =:)
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