March 2018 – Zeke Speaks

Biking Together

March 31, 2018 Mountain Biking No Comments

Now that we are biking together, I am experiencing I was unaware I was missing. For instance, along the way of today’s ride, we saw wild turkeys, an iris filled meadow, and a 3 foot long snake sunbathing. We also stopped and enjoyed vistas and scenery. How novel! See the…

Major Sitting Milestone Reached

March 31, 2018 Improving No Comments

I was able to sit on the floor, legs out in front of me, comfortable and strong without needing counterbalance or arm support (think sitting forward fold with my torso was upright). This has been – no kidding – decades in the making. One of the perspective changes I made…

The Magic Formula

March 30, 2018 Improving No Comments

patience + persistence = progress I read this on either irongarmx or the old power and bulk forums.

Chain Cleaning

March 28, 2018 Mountain Biking No Comments

I was told that my chain was plenty audible by my newest riding buddy. Visually it was indeed filthy and, the internet says, that is not good for maximizing the life of the chain and parts it touches. Plus who wants to increase the chance of breaking a chain out…

Taking The New Bike to China Camp

March 28, 2018 Itinerary Mountain Biking No Comments

What a day: we are now a two bike family!!! After driving over to Fairfax to pick up a size small Whyte bike, we headed to China Camp for a ride. We stopped to take in the view on the way up the main climb at a convenient bench and…

Vertigo Follow Up

March 27, 2018 Culinary Improving No Comments

I found I was still not 100% after the awful vertigo last week. While I felt good aerobically and could still do push-ups, I was wobbly and had foggy brain. What to do? It so happened that Mme. Awesome came home the day or so before with some not tasty…

Vertigo

March 26, 2018 Facts No Comments

I had AM vertigo twice last week. In a word, awful. Happily I am again able to stand up after waking safely and without needing to look closely at the toilet. What changed? A lot…. Put on special energy bracelet and a patch from Mme. Awesome Lots of water; I…

Apple D

March 24, 2018 Culinary No Comments

Aunt M called a sliced and cored apple Apple D which always made eating one so much more fun and delicious. We carry on the smiles every time.

Another Hummingbird Nest!!!!!

March 23, 2018 Facts No Comments

We’ve regularly enjoyed a family each year in a certain bush. This is the first year we’ve ever seen more that one nest. They do love that bush! We also planted a strawberry madrone (which has become huge) and other plants whose flowers hummingbirds find delicious. Two Hummingbirds Waiting for…

How To Make Coffee

March 21, 2018 Culinary Facts No Comments

This way took actual learning and involved careful decisions and genuine measurements. No kidding it is something how tasty is our brew. Also I am documenting for future generations. Plus it is easy to take camping. The Coffee. First off, quick rundown for those starting from zero. Believe it or…