Tuesday, June 24, 2008

Getting Ready For Colorado

I haven't been very diligent lately about keeping my blog updated. Summer is a busy time for everyone. I have been busy packing for my 2 trips to Colorado and keeping in mind the new rules for baggage. I think I can get everything into 2 large suitcases and carry one on the plane and check one. United's site indicates that I won't have to pay any surcharge. On the other hand if I would have checked both bags then I would have to pay a fee for the 2nd bag.

I am combining my business trip to Denver this week with my biking trip in the Montrose area scheduled for next week. Only 6 more days until Tony and I get on our bikes and head into the mountains pulling 50 pounds of gear in our trailers.

With all the last minute packing and other things I need to get done, I have kept my training rides short this week (15-20 miles). I did bike the last 4 days, but took today off.

One other activity that Patti and I have been enjoying the last several months is dancing. We took up dance lessons late last year and are starting to get proficient at doing the: Foxtrot, Swing, Texas 2-Step, Cha Cha, Rumba, and Waltz. This past Saturday we had some of our friends come over (9 couples) and gave a beginner's dance class. It was a blast. When I return from Colorado we will give lesson #2 to our friends. Our friends Dave & Sylvia are also helping us give these lessons.

I probably won't get time over the next 2 weeks to update this site, but will keep my Colorado web-site up to date: www.iowacyclist.crazyguyonabike.com

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