Muggy

 I don't do very well in this kind of humidity, so I took Daniel to the pool this morning.

After a short visit with Teresa I had a bite of lunch and got out on the bike. Getting started feels slightly easier and I even managed a very minimal grade. However, it's not nearly secure or comfortable enough to be on the road. I just waver all over the place. Once I get moving, I'm feeling pretty good and only got my feet into the front wheel a few times. I tried going up a short steep hill in the neighbourhood and couldn't get up it, even in the lowest gear. I got halfway a few times, but the bike itself is quite heavy and once my fat ass is on it, even more so. Again, I'm feeling the impact of not being able to stand...

I made a few adjustments, removed an extra cushion under the front of the seat, removed a rusted paper clip from the front stem, adjusted the brakes and moved one of the handgrips and shifter, so it wasn't hanging off the end of the handlebar. I thought I might have to call the family bike expert, but I managed it on my own.

The sweat was pouring off me by that time, I so chilled in the basement till after supper when it cooled down enough to get the dogs out for a walk.

Thanks for Emily's visit starting tomorrow. Thanks for a visit with my friend and sister. Thanks for tenants who put the garbage out for me.

Love, elly