Today I sampled the delights of a sweet, sunny and cool Wisconsin Sunday from the seat of a motorcycle. We did a 160-ish mile loop through many small towns, including King where we made an obligatory stop for ice cream. I didn't want to; I thought we should press on and be more intense about getting miles behind us, but my traveling buddies would have none of it. ;) I hadn't gone on a hour+ ride for probably two years, so it was definitely overdue. My bike is an old beater, but it does the job and it's small enough that I can boss it around. Had one heart-stopping moment where I failed to read the "20 mph" advisory sign for a sharp curve, and ended up in the other lane... thankfully there were no oncoming cars. I have several coworkers who have recently taken lessons, so I think I might be going out on a smaller ride later this week. Anybody want to come?And while I'm in recruiter mode: Larry from church is trying to recruit people for a kickball league in Neenah on Wednesday nights - anybody up for that?! I'm too escared to do it without moral support; 'specially because I think I'd be lousy and particularly at disadvantage to all those people who played soccer growing up!
In other news, I'm slogging my way through the Bible reading plan I mentioned earlier. It's not terrible or anything, but it's historical reading right now in the book of II Chronicles... started out with building the temple in Jerusalem, and following on with accounts of Solomon and his descendants. I always get bummed out reading about the bad kings who really screw things up and do nasty stuff - and thinking about the suffering that it causes all their subjects. I'm tempted to bail, and go for a different reading plan. I found this and may opt for a different one before long, but should probably stick with this one for a little longer just to see how it goes. Other suggestions? There actually are bits in there that would be interesting to discuss; so let me know if you read any of them and want to talk about it!
Oh - and sorry there are no cabbages in this post - but it sounds so much better than just "kings"! Wait, here:
Vroom vroom! Keep having fun on your bike and you'll make the rest of us jealous! Silly vices...Be careful though, unfortunately my father is aware of what happens when you take a corner too fast and creep into the other lane... Also watch out for hot air balloons on your scooter (or better yet, don't look for them at all), my Grandpa can attest to that one!
ReplyDeleteKickball league, sounds fun. I haven't played kickball since, hmm, high school. Just before the ensuing knee surgery. Sounds like its about time to make my comeback. Lets say, 2008?
Stick with the plan girl! You can do it! You know how it goes, at first things can be difficult but as you practice it goes easier, smoother, and you can do more. Like exercise and as the pastor said today, like prayer.