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Away

The wedding and some window shopping.

So, I am sitting in our room in Gaylord, at the Baymont Inn. We just returned from the wedding and are going to head to the reception soon. Jenn looked very nice and I should have some pics in a week or so. We forgot Jenn’s camera at her appt., and Jenn’s mom forgot hers here at the hotel, but will get some pics at the reception.

Yesterday we went to Jay’s and there was far too much that I wanted, but I resisted and didn’t buy anything. This morning I went for a walk and stopped in the local bike shop to waste some time. They had some very nice Cannondales. I also window browsed at the local computer shop and they have a MacBook in there. Wow it’s nice looking. Smaller than mine, but widescreen. I want.

OK, I am off, maybe a further update later tonight.

nick

Another Ride

Another day, another ride.

So I went on an 18 mile ride today (17.98 actually) to I don’t know where. i was just going here and there, kinda to Delta but then not. On my way down Hotchkiss I decided it was kind of windy so I turned around and went back some and ended up going down 2 mile further than I knew it went. I ended up on the corner of Venoy and Crane when I decided to turn around and head home. As I said, it was about 18 miles round trip. Back here, I looked up my approximate route on Google Maps and tried to figure out where I was. If I had crossed the overpass I was at (I acually did go to the top of the overpass, but didn’t continue), and gone 1/2 mile down to Michigan, a 1/4 mile to pierce, then a 1/2 mile over to Davis, I would have been at SVSU. So since my goal of Delta turned out to be underestimated, and then given up on because of wind, I actually ended up with an unintentional goal of a different college that worked out OK. I did have some issues with lack of paved roads and loosing motivation because I wasn’t sure where the hell I was.

Speaking of which, tomorrow is 6/6/06, so Hell, MI is throwing a big celebration. They won’t get to have fun like this again until 6/6/2106.

Back to the trip, I saw like 15 carp sitting in Sasquanning Creek where I crossed it, just sitting there. I also saw a deer. I looked over, saw it, and yelled “Hi deer!” and it just stood there starring, then went back to eating grass.

Anyway, I grilled some hot dogs for dinner, and made some chili cheese fries, and that was my day. Rather enjoyable. I will do something else fun next week.

nick

Jenn has Troubles

Ride, Work, Jenn, and Cycling.

I went 10 miles today. Not much, but tomorrow should be nice, so can go for more.

Beginning this week I switch to Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday. Not really though, because I have Saturday off to go to Jenn’s cousin’s wedding.

Jenn’s computer is quasi-dead right now. The backlight isn’t working. Also, her dad is in the hospital down in Ann Arbor with heart trouble. Jenn spent the weekend down there with him and her mom, but came back yesterday because she works tonight and tomorrow.

Tour de France begins July 1st on OLN (channel 36 here). Runs for about 3 weeks. Watch it, it’s good.

That’s all for now though, will update before I leave Friday for sure, possible tomorrow night if I ride anywhere good. Also, hotel has wireless so I may update while in Gaylord.

nick

Or Not

Not that far.

Ok, I just checked Google maps, and I am horrible at estimating. Delta is about 5 miles from my house, so 10 round trip, not 20. Even with the bridge being closed, it still barely half.

That’s about it, just wanted to share my ineptitude.

nick

Woohoo, I Made It!

Ride, and Scott.

OK, so it really isn’t that far, my brother did it last year and I went way more in class, but I made it to State Park today. Took me 2 hours to do the 17.6 miles (8.8 each way), my bike computer says 94 minutes of actual riding. The fact that it was 86 out does make it a little more impressive though. My next goal is Delta, which should be about 20 round trip, though I will be doing State Park a few more times.

Scott has called me 3 times in the last 3 days, and I have missed them all. I would call him back, but I am not sure if I can, it could be a pay phone or whatever. I guess I just need to wait and hope I catch it next time.

OK, that is all for today.

Ha Ha

Blogversary, Today, Movie, Categories, Camping, and Work.

So, I didn’t post on the blogversary, oh well. I really don’t mind.

Today, er Saturday, I got the doggie door installed after a mere 6 months, and took the Blazer back to my dad. Then I went with Dan, Dave, Matt, Kyle, Jeremy, Dan’s girlfriend, and 2 of Dave’s friends to Ruby Tuesday at 7, then X-Men 3 at 8:45, then Dave, Dan, Matt, Dan’s girlfriend, Jeremy and I went to Jeremy’s for a while. I just got home about 30 minutes ago.

X-Men 3 was good, plenty of action and humor, though had some disappointing parts.

I have been working on re-categorizing the iBlog posts. I also added the “Outdoor” category. I am going slow on and off, but I am doing it.

I need to go camping soon. Jenn and I’s schedules don’t match up real well though. Hopefully her June schedule will look better.

I will be working Wednesday mornings instead of Friday afternoon beginning week after next.

OK, I suppose that is all for now. See you all later and enjoy your Memorial Day.

nick

the Thing

Blog events, Bike ride, and Misc.

This is post number 375. I was going to wait and post it on Saturday (the anniversary) and make is 3002 words long so I get 3 years, 375 posts, and 100,000 words all at once, but decided no.

Yesterday Jenn wanted to go for a bike ride, but wanted to go somewhere fun. So, we headed downtown and she asked if we could go into the museum and walk around. Next we went along the river to the waterfall park, but it wasn’t running. It is cool, I saw it working on my ride with Todd last Wednesday. I was dissapointed it doesn’t go into river though. Next we went to Bay City Car Company (I think thats name, is on 2nd and Water) which was open unlike when Todd and I went at 8pm. They have a 1974 VW Thing for just $8800. If it had windows, I would highly consider it. Also, a 1950s Mercedes Benz for just $400,000, or $11,000 a month (about, was actually higher, but I dont want to exagerate). We then headed to her house, and returned by car to the Kingfisher, since it smelled so good.

Other than that not alot exciting.

I missed Scott twice now, very sad.

Jenn, Todd, and I, and who knows who else, are going to the school bus figure 8s next friday at Dixie.

Enjoy your Memorial Day weekend, and I WILL post on Saturday.

nick

Scott is Free!

Scott, Cars, Blog, and DSL.

Well, Scott is free of boot camp anyway. He was online yesterday and talked to my mom, I missed him though. I think going to his school he will have more online opportunities though.

I have been doing more car shopping again. Nothing real great yet though.

Today being May 22nd (almost 23rd), the blog shall be 3 years old in a mere 5 days.

Jenn switched to DSL on Friday. It is running a little slow, but that supposedly will improve, she needs to call AT&T back.

OK, that’s all for now.

nicl

Untitled 9

Food, Book, Apple, Goals, and Biking.

In the last post, I forgot to mention that Jenn made some very good mexican food on Saturday. Chili rellenos, tacos, and corn fritters, yum.

I got The Radioactive Boy Scout from the library, is a good read so far. When I return it, you should maybe try it. Need to request from Auburn or Pinconning, but only takes 2 days.

Apple released the updated iBooks yesterday, now the MacBook. Available in white or black, though black costs a premium of about $155, not sure why. I am a little disappointed that there is on aluminum “Pro” version, and quite disappointed at the Intel integrated graphics rather than a dedicated card. Other than that, they are nice laptops. Finally a 13″ widescreen, finally support for extended displays (so an external monitor will display an image other than what’s on the laptop display, as mine does), as well as audio in and gigabit ethernet. When I buy my laptop for ferris, I will likely be picking one up.

I have reviewed some of my summer goals, and have come to the conclusion that 3 of them need some changes. First, building a kayak/canoe isn’t very realistic. I have nowhere to store and no way to haul such a thing at this time. At some other point in my life, I may reconsider, but for now it is a no go. Secondly, making a hammock was to be done do to the cost of buying one, and the good folks at campmor have several that are very affordable. Besides, I don’t have much of a place in the backyard for one. Thirdly, the Mackinac trip will be delayed some, as it is unrealistic to think I can be ready by late June, only 1 month away now. This is partly due to me being over eager in planning, partly because of a week straight of rain, and partly because I don’t have and can’t yet afford some semi-crucial gear (namely panniers).

I have not yet made it to State Park, though yesterday and today both presented excellent opportunities. I am getting lazy and need to kick myself out of it. I am going on a ride with Todd later today down the river walk though.

OK, thats all for now.

nick

Number 372

Time, Weekend, and Rain.

OK, so I changed the post time on the last 2 months of posts, to fix the time-change issue, as well as change the server time so this and all future posts will have the right time, and set a reminder in my calendar to change the time again in the fall along with where I am supposed to change it.

Saturday was Jenn and I’s 2 year anniversary. We didn’t do much, sat around and watched Just Friends and Jarhead.

It is looking like the rain may finally be stopping soon. It didn’t rain much today or yesterday despite predictions of constant rain on both days. The giant cell thats been circulating over us for nearly a week is finally getting far enough south east that it only hits us occasionally. Hopefully I can get back on my bike soon.

I think that’s all for now. See you all later I suppose.

nick