Snowpocalypse shows its true color... WHITE!

As I stare out my window at the birds flying like crazy and the gray sky getting more moisture laden, it seems that snowpocalypse is just getting bigger. By the look of the roads yesterday during my jog, I won't be on two wheels for a while longer. Took this video as it began to snow on Friday, February 5th, before I knew we'd get another blast today!

No teacher like experience...

Sorry it's been too long since I provided an update, but there's actually been a good amount of prep going on.

Beside the bike (I'll tell you more about that in another log), I've been physically and mentally working on my preparations.

First, three months ago I started working out (bootcamp stuff and yoga). Three weeks ago I added walking/jogging with a goal of doing an 8k in early March. In the past, long days have led to stiff joints because I haven't taken the time to stretch enough. These workouts are giving better tone to my muscles and teaching me more stretching techniques.

And despite the seemingly uncharacteristic wintry weather, I've been riding to work (>40 miles one-way) every day... well, the day after it snowed six inches and there was packed ice covering the two miles to the treated roadway, I accepted a ride into the office, but I've ridden so much, the security personnel finally asked in disbelief one day if I really am on a motorcycle. Yeah, it's been that cold and that much snow.

Yesterday, the guard at the parking lot stopped me to shake my hand and check out the bike. He just started laughing when he realized it was a girl on the bike. What a great smile :)

So, I'm getting physically stronger and mentally building my "can do" spirit. I'll need both to be in high gear come this August!

SPOT hits the mark!

Well, if you checked out the track for our T-day drive, you know the SPOT tracker worked perfectly. After the trial run to/from work, I decided to sign-up for the Tracking service so I could use that mode. Turned out to be nice not to have to worry about sending a signal. It would be GREAT if you could change the send rate. Right now it sends ever 10 minutes without the ability to modify that default. One thing I forget to do was turn off the tracker once we got to our destination... yeah, a bunch of flags at one spot is a bit of a give away, isn't it?!

Now I'm seriously on the hunt for a second GPS (getting worried that the old trusted Garmin Streetpilot 2610 might be on its last legs) and auxiliary fuel set-up. There's a LOT to do and get dialed in before next August.