This morning, I will commute. A ride of ~3 hours, several hundred miles.
I join with several other people that will be traveling! Be aware, and stay safe!
Wednesday, November 27, 2013
Regulars...
As in customers. Like a person who comes in every morning to the coffee shop and orders the same thing, day after day...
Every once and a while, they mix things up, and occasionally, they add some spice... regardless, they will be back.
So tomorrow, the sun will rise, the day will progress, people will do, and the sun will set... then, the night shift begins!
Every once and a while, they mix things up, and occasionally, they add some spice... regardless, they will be back.
So tomorrow, the sun will rise, the day will progress, people will do, and the sun will set... then, the night shift begins!
Monday, November 25, 2013
Warmth
Heater finally kicked on the other night. Had it set at 75 degrees.
So I turned it down to 70, and pulled out a blanket.
Kicked on again tonight. Granted, it is cool outside right now, mid 40's...
I am going to turn it down again, to 65.
The nice thing about working with wool yarn on a project... one gets to enjoy the insulative properties during the manufacture... It is that warmth, that is somehow passed into the piece.
So I turned it down to 70, and pulled out a blanket.
Kicked on again tonight. Granted, it is cool outside right now, mid 40's...
I am going to turn it down again, to 65.
The nice thing about working with wool yarn on a project... one gets to enjoy the insulative properties during the manufacture... It is that warmth, that is somehow passed into the piece.
Thursday, November 21, 2013
The first day of relief!
Last night was pretty ruff! This morning was almost unbearable!
After a 20 minute "hot" shower this morning... I finally was able to take a deep breath! Wonder what my gas bill will be!? As I am sure I drained the hot water heater!
I am over the hump on my URI. All of the colors, except the ominous one!
It has been about 6 hours, since I have had the need for facial tissue! Still the occasional cough though...
Seeing as I had this seasons flu-shot, I hope this was either a mediated response, or boost to my natural immune system for a different bug! Let's hope the rest of the season goes by without incident!
Family time tomorrow!
Friends time in a couple of days!
Remember, don't just look... see!
After a 20 minute "hot" shower this morning... I finally was able to take a deep breath! Wonder what my gas bill will be!? As I am sure I drained the hot water heater!
I am over the hump on my URI. All of the colors, except the ominous one!
It has been about 6 hours, since I have had the need for facial tissue! Still the occasional cough though...
Seeing as I had this seasons flu-shot, I hope this was either a mediated response, or boost to my natural immune system for a different bug! Let's hope the rest of the season goes by without incident!
Family time tomorrow!
Friends time in a couple of days!
Remember, don't just look... see!
Sunday, November 17, 2013
URI...
Upper Respiratory Infection!
Been dealing with it for the past two days. If civilian medical workers could earn the Purple Heart...
What's interesting, is that I know exactly which patient passed it on to me. Nothing short of full isolation precautions would have prevented me from acquiring said "bug."
The need for human contact, a touch, a hold, and a little bounce in the arms... outweighed the risk. After all, I was just responsible for imposing a urinary catheterization, two nasal swabs, and a needle...
I did get a smile and a wave when the patient was discharged. Somehow, I think they knew that even though I caused discomfort and pain, I was there to help them... either that or the Ibuprofen kicked in.
Peace!
Been dealing with it for the past two days. If civilian medical workers could earn the Purple Heart...
What's interesting, is that I know exactly which patient passed it on to me. Nothing short of full isolation precautions would have prevented me from acquiring said "bug."
The need for human contact, a touch, a hold, and a little bounce in the arms... outweighed the risk. After all, I was just responsible for imposing a urinary catheterization, two nasal swabs, and a needle...
I did get a smile and a wave when the patient was discharged. Somehow, I think they knew that even though I caused discomfort and pain, I was there to help them... either that or the Ibuprofen kicked in.
Peace!
Friday, November 15, 2013
No helmet!
A few miles away, off of 8th Street...
an abandoned spur.
Past the canal, the verdant, lush zone... is the Colorado River. Beyond that, is the Southern part of Algondonas, MX.
No bullet holes!
A few miles down the road, I saw this...
the "Fence," with a gate...
and they have instructions/warnings about opening and closing the gate!
I wonder where that electricity goes?
North:
South:
Obviously, I am West of the canal, still East of the Colorado River.
My wanderings passed through Somerton, and eventually to San Luis. I parked my bike and freely walked across the border into Mexico. Walked around, even shopped. Tried to buy a pair of boots, the store owner even left and went up the street, was actually gone for 5 minutes, going store to store, trying to find my size! No luck. Guess WalMart once again will make a sale.
Looked for a place to stop...
It was closed.
So I ventured back to the US.
There was a line. Three people in front of me, was a man who was arrested! Handcuffed and escorted away...
Almost an hour later, I presented my US Passport, and was grilled! Why did I go to Mexico, how many times have I been to Mexico, when was the last time I have been to Mexico, what was the purpose of my trip, do I have any firearms, illegal drugs, where is your car... Was asked for 'secondary ID!' Really! That was a US Passport, with my picture on it, issued by the US Government!
I smiled, was friendly, actually it turned into a conversation about bikes! Seems the CBP Officer also was a rider. Held up the line a bit!
And no, I did not drink the water... Boobies was closed after all.
an abandoned spur.
Past the canal, the verdant, lush zone... is the Colorado River. Beyond that, is the Southern part of Algondonas, MX.
No bullet holes!
A few miles down the road, I saw this...
the "Fence," with a gate...
I wonder where that electricity goes?
North:
South:
Obviously, I am West of the canal, still East of the Colorado River.
My wanderings passed through Somerton, and eventually to San Luis. I parked my bike and freely walked across the border into Mexico. Walked around, even shopped. Tried to buy a pair of boots, the store owner even left and went up the street, was actually gone for 5 minutes, going store to store, trying to find my size! No luck. Guess WalMart once again will make a sale.
Looked for a place to stop...
It was closed.
So I ventured back to the US.
There was a line. Three people in front of me, was a man who was arrested! Handcuffed and escorted away...
Almost an hour later, I presented my US Passport, and was grilled! Why did I go to Mexico, how many times have I been to Mexico, when was the last time I have been to Mexico, what was the purpose of my trip, do I have any firearms, illegal drugs, where is your car... Was asked for 'secondary ID!' Really! That was a US Passport, with my picture on it, issued by the US Government!
I smiled, was friendly, actually it turned into a conversation about bikes! Seems the CBP Officer also was a rider. Held up the line a bit!
And no, I did not drink the water... Boobies was closed after all.
A ride?
Today! A full day off!
Not a commute, just me, my bike, and nowhere to be!
There is a somewhere however... and I will be there!
Better bring my helmet... California is a possibility... then again, less than 5 hour to Nevada... although I will still need my helmet.
Not a commute, just me, my bike, and nowhere to be!
There is a somewhere however... and I will be there!
Better bring my helmet... California is a possibility... then again, less than 5 hour to Nevada... although I will still need my helmet.
Thursday, November 14, 2013
Wednesday, November 13, 2013
Just saying...
Before you approach a stranger at a gas pump, asking for change...
First and foremost, be sober and alert enough to realize who and what you are approaching!
Second, have enough sense to remove the EKG electrodes from your chest and hospital ID armband from your wrist.
Third, tell the truth, not some lame, made up story!
Wants versus needs...
First and foremost, be sober and alert enough to realize who and what you are approaching!
Second, have enough sense to remove the EKG electrodes from your chest and hospital ID armband from your wrist.
Third, tell the truth, not some lame, made up story!
Wants versus needs...
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Still here!
Been a busy week, to say the least!
Family, friends, work...
It still amazes me how much occurs in a single day, let alone in a week.
Be back soon, need this day(night) off!
Peace!
Family, friends, work...
It still amazes me how much occurs in a single day, let alone in a week.
Be back soon, need this day(night) off!
Peace!
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
Great couple of days...
Got home on Sunday, met up with a neighbor/friend and had dinner.
Monday, met my parents for lunch.
Today, lunch and an afternoon with a friend, a fellow rider and nurse; and his new wife.
Friends, family, and neighbors!
Tomorrow, I take a ride...
Monday, met my parents for lunch.
Today, lunch and an afternoon with a friend, a fellow rider and nurse; and his new wife.
Friends, family, and neighbors!
Tomorrow, I take a ride...
Saturday, November 2, 2013
The end of a week.
I am slowly working into a specific schedule. My preference is a six on/eight off. A "super-weekend," schedule, where I work Thursday thru Tuesday. Work a week, have a week off. When I work the week, I accomplish two weeks of work. It is amazing what one can accomplish, visit, do in eight days!
So far, since my start, I have been on a set schedule, three days a week, set, consecutive days. Gives me four days off in a row. For the past two weeks, I have "picked up" extra, trying to get a few hours of OT. Yet I have been "low-censused," that is, been sent home early a few days, effectively negating the OT.
Fool me once, shame on me... fool me twice, shame on you!
Which got me thinking...
A little over a year ago, I experienced one of the greatest things! I was riding to Yuma early in the morning, and witnessed a sunrise, via my rear-view mirrors. It was fabulous, and inspiring! I have a post about that if you want to look back.
About four months later, I was humbled, and spent a night a mere 70 miles from home, as I had not taken into account ambient air temperatures, ~80mph winds (adjusted wind/riding speeds), and the subsequent wind-chill factor.
A mere six months later, I left mid-afternoon and literally sun-gazed for about two hours! When one sees the red-reflectors of the lane markers on a divided highway, in a rear view mirror, I strongly suggest just pulling over. It's not worth it. A lot of concentration to just maintain lane position, and one of the few times I drafted on a semi, to provide a little shade in trade for lower speeds and a little turbulence... hints at how close I had to be...
So, one more shift, then a ride home for a few days. A few appointments, meetings, bills to pay, mail to check, cleaning to do, connections to make...
Then, a renewal. Interesting, if you think about it. Perhaps, I will share the ingredients of the "B-52," for my non-nursing followers... as I had to administer it twice in the past week!
Peace!
So far, since my start, I have been on a set schedule, three days a week, set, consecutive days. Gives me four days off in a row. For the past two weeks, I have "picked up" extra, trying to get a few hours of OT. Yet I have been "low-censused," that is, been sent home early a few days, effectively negating the OT.
Fool me once, shame on me... fool me twice, shame on you!
Which got me thinking...
A little over a year ago, I experienced one of the greatest things! I was riding to Yuma early in the morning, and witnessed a sunrise, via my rear-view mirrors. It was fabulous, and inspiring! I have a post about that if you want to look back.
About four months later, I was humbled, and spent a night a mere 70 miles from home, as I had not taken into account ambient air temperatures, ~80mph winds (adjusted wind/riding speeds), and the subsequent wind-chill factor.
A mere six months later, I left mid-afternoon and literally sun-gazed for about two hours! When one sees the red-reflectors of the lane markers on a divided highway, in a rear view mirror, I strongly suggest just pulling over. It's not worth it. A lot of concentration to just maintain lane position, and one of the few times I drafted on a semi, to provide a little shade in trade for lower speeds and a little turbulence... hints at how close I had to be...
So, one more shift, then a ride home for a few days. A few appointments, meetings, bills to pay, mail to check, cleaning to do, connections to make...
Then, a renewal. Interesting, if you think about it. Perhaps, I will share the ingredients of the "B-52," for my non-nursing followers... as I had to administer it twice in the past week!
Peace!
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