Solo Sunday Miles

 Solo 20 miles from Pico to Bellflower and back.  Finally got the name of the city correct as too many times I've said Downey.😄

46 yesterday and not much riding,  I was tired. Breathing and heart was good and though my legs felt good, seems I couldn't get any speed. Of course freaking windy again and both ways. Even my heart rate didn't raise much.  Good I guess feeling my heart is stronger than my muscles.  I'm happy with that because my legs will come back easily with a few miles. 

Always does make me think of how crooked cyclists think. Every forum is about how drivers hate cyclists because they're jealous that cyclists don't pollute or dirty the environment. 

But several signs on the golf course wall, DON'T URINATE ON THE WALL. THESE ARE HOMES OF PEOPLE.  

But of course,  today about 6 cyclists from a group go pics on the wall while 3 or 4 actually head to the available restrooms.  Then cyclists talk about drivers being too lazy to do the right things. Talk about lazy! You're on a freaking bike and 50 yards to the restroom ain't sheot!

I  don't get it.  But then again,  these homeless people camping out. Trash all over the place.  How do they allow this? If I toss a candy wrapper from my window while driving,  I'll surely get fined a couple hundred bucks. 🤣 No taxes, no rules,  no responsibility,  nobody fu@king cares. 

   

Yesterday 46 miles then Mongolian BBQ for dinner with Gina and her Mom Cecee.  I did eat responsibly.  Some meet and about a cup of rice 🍚.  I cheated eating 2 shrimp but I earned it ha ha ha.  Don't ask about the rest ha ha ha.  Then my new go to treat, a cup of coffee at the mall. 

BTW, she doesn't like the name Cecee as her name is Cecilia.  So I'm the only one who can call her Cecee because I'm such a wonderful son in law. 😄 Well, she has told others that I'm the only one who can call her that. I through in the wonderful part, but it's true. 😆😄😆

The 10th of October was Gina's birthday. Hard to believe she is 62 now. She likes them young, I'm 7 months  younger ha ha ha! Besides taking her and her Mom to Vegas for the weekend, grabbed her some Crocs and Sketchers. Though she always resists gifts, I twisted her arm because I know she loves shoes ha ha ha!

A1C Ride

 Solo 46 miles on SART. 15.3 average speed. Haven't been on the bike much lately and with all the party eating I have done going out to restaurants and working weekends has caught up with me. Going back to Kaiser benefits, they have the old records of my diabetes so they have sent a ton of email, texts, and phone calls suggesting I go in for some tests. All sorts, eyes, blood levels, they have been hounding me ha ha ha! But of course, knowing is the key. Turns out my A1C is higher than it should be so here I am, back on a strict diet and exercise. Cool, no problem, beat it before and again I will without drugs.

So just a nice ride today after a week of eating well. Wow, what a big difference. I feel great! Eating dry Cheerios on the way to work. I could get up 20 minutes earlier to eat a bowl at home with milk but heck no, getting up at 4 am up everyday is enough. I'll eat them dry. 4 lemon wedges for break. Turkey sandwich and cucumbers for lunch then a sensible dinner. Feeling great!

Cucumbers the hard way, apple cider vinegar ha ha ha!

Really bruised this time. Didn't hurt at all so I'm shocked with the bruising.

Sizzler, a petite steak and about a cup of rice. I can still eat here as this is about what I am supposed to eat. 6 oz steak. No more Black Angus and Outback! :-(

No more 31 flavors, mocha lattas, or pretzels at the mall. But I can drink coffee and it's only $2.50 at Mrs. Fields. Better than the $8 for a flavored water, ice cream, mocha latta. Cheaper and healthier. 

Hi Mr. Beanz (Vegas)

 No cycling but we did make it to Vegas for the weekend. 😛

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Vegas Saturday

 Took the weekend off from OT and headed to Vegas. Why not? Oh, and those hot face towels at Lucille's BBQ are nice 😋 

Gina's Mom is so crazy.  Gina ain't the only one holding the meat. 😄

BBQ place at Binions. Excellent brisket,  great beans   decent ribs and big chicken.  Only 20 bucks per plate 

PT's at the Stratosphere 

Peggy Sue's Diner on the way home 

Solo Sunday

 Solo Sunday One Day to Ride Tour. 🤣😂🤣.  40 miles 15.7 average speed. 

Went smooth and nt too hard just trying to get in a few miles and testing contraptions. 😄 Could have sworn I saw Rick heading north on a low trike. 🤔

Not having much time to ride with all the overtime Saturdays.  But I do have fun eating out at our favorite places.  My poor truck   one of only 5 or 6 vehicles on the work premises.  Ghost town big building but somebody's signing my checks ha ha ha.

Finally got the paperwork for my transfer to the Nuclear Specialty Department. I guess I'm a Laser Operator slash Inspector.  Only took a month and a half to get the paperwork. 

Today at Black Angus

Little clamp with double ball swivel allowing all angles. A bit smaller than the first one. Does fine though and easier to carry. With a little tripod adapter that allows adjustments so pretty cool. Clamped onto a fence with the gopro.

Yesterday after work, Los Jarritos and Juice It Up

After work Saturday. Like maybe 10 of us that go in out of 100+. Empty parking lot while leaving.