Today I slept late (almost 9 am) just because I could. Then I pumped up the tires on my "A" race bike (Trek Madone) and started doing errands--all of which cost varying amounts of money because Uncle Sam is no longer providing everything for my life and well being. First I re-registered my car and insured it. $71 for registration, $1003 for insurance. Then I jump started my very dead car and drove it to Firestone. It needed brakes and a new ignition switch and some other stuff that came to $800.
After that I took a break from spending money and did the Friday training ride with Scott Haverstick and Jan Felice. Jan shot the photo of Scott and I on the ride. We did the usual 29-mile winter loop. At the end I could barely talk. Scott and Jan were not even breathing hard. It was great to be back. They even let me win the coasting race. Actually Scott lost 20 pounds during this year which will make him even faster up hills, but at least I will be able to beat him on the downhills.
Back to spending money. I ordered a new computer at MacHeads $1,270 with tax, plus $300 to rehab the old one. I need new dress shoes, $150. I am going to get a flat screen TV tonight or tomorrow for $500.
For the next next two hours I will be taking Nigel to his basketball game, so I will not be spending money for that period of time. The satellite TV gets installed Monday.
I better go back to work soon. I am going to need the money!!
Hello,...you don't know me, but after the glowing description of you by my dear friend Merry (high school) I read some ofyour blog. First, I just say thank you for your service to us and our country. I note that you live in Lancaster, a place dear to my heart as I was one of the first 100 girls admitted to Franklin and Marshall College in 1969. I spend 4 wonderful years at that august institution and have fond memories of the place, people and food. Enjoy yourself for a while now that you are back... relax, enjoy your kids and the wonderful area in which you live. All in all, I just want to say WELCOME HOME. Gratefully, Nicoletta Agnelli (Nikki)
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ReplyDeleteI've been spending some time this morning catching up on your posts. It sounds like you're adjusting just fine to civi life again. Your cycling togs in the pic above are considerably brighter and more cheerful than your camo, and as you say in a later post, it's helpful not to have the weapon along for the ride.
Hope you're taking those hills at top speed soon.