tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post8370622055362457725..comments2024-03-29T01:12:13.753-05:00Comments on Mr. Micawber's Recipe for Happiness: Crossing the River ~ a Long RideMrs. Micawberhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08680436275934263596noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-49333223658005319742012-10-10T11:25:00.055-05:002012-10-10T11:25:00.055-05:00I will be chasing that dream right alongside you!!...I will be chasing that dream right alongside you!!!Snowcatcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06360228352528558176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-64052034774862836802012-10-01T11:23:38.531-05:002012-10-01T11:23:38.531-05:00I KNEW that was what you meant!
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Now there'...I KNEW that was what you meant!<br /><br />:)<br /><br />Now there's a dream to chase....Mrs. Micawberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08680436275934263596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-36831661868220112442012-09-29T06:50:45.231-05:002012-09-29T06:50:45.231-05:00We tried for about three hours to get your site to...We tried for about three hours to get your site to load at home the other night, but our dial-up is... well, the pits. So we had to wait until we got to a hotel with high speed because The Lizard wanted to see what you had written and what you had seen.<br /><br />What did I have in mind??? Ride the Rockies, of course!!!Snowcatcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06360228352528558176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-39533979009861914652012-09-28T20:51:30.634-05:002012-09-28T20:51:30.634-05:00Thanks, Brett - it was a beautiful route. Next tim...Thanks, Brett - it was a beautiful route. Next time I'll be in better training for it.<br /><br />Don't know about Waterloo - would they really mind an ancient creature like Iris? (And speaking of, we did tell you we took the factory tour years ago, didn't we? That was a ton of fun.)<br /><br />Triple digits? Maybe next year. I'll admit the thought has crossed my mind. :)<br /><br />P.S. I always wondered who Maryann was too. And why does he start dreaming as she walks away? Why not stay awake and go after her? Unless that's the dream he's chasing in Long Time. Hmmm. Maybe the lyrics are deeper than I realized.<br /><br />Thanks again!Mrs. Micawberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08680436275934263596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-6668617250155091042012-09-28T20:17:00.406-05:002012-09-28T20:17:00.406-05:00Well done, and a nice ride to boot! The route loo...Well done, and a nice ride to boot! The route looks beautiful, and incorporating a cruise into the ride would be a hoot!<br /><br />How close to Waterloo can you get on a C'dale before the town raises its shields?<br /><br />No, you can never quit riding. The next level is a triple-digit ride. I don't care how cold Wisconsin gets.<br /><br />Sincerely,<br />The Lizard<br /><br />PS: I liked Peace of Mind, and my buddy and I had More Than a Feeling for Maryann, but we could never figure out who she was.Lee Zardhttp://www.snowcatcher.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-46981956560062208752012-09-25T14:41:02.110-05:002012-09-25T14:41:02.110-05:00Thanks, Pomona. I like the sound of "mega fit...Thanks, Pomona. I like the sound of "mega fit" - rather super-hero-ish. Perhaps I should get a cape (the tight Lycra outfit I already have).<br /><br />:)Mrs. Micawberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08680436275934263596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-60613618944741066432012-09-25T14:29:05.974-05:002012-09-25T14:29:05.974-05:00I see that you too are an owl. :)
Thanks, Beth.I see that you too are an owl. :)<br /><br />Thanks, Beth.Mrs. Micawberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08680436275934263596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-4810073125204319072012-09-25T12:34:35.192-05:002012-09-25T12:34:35.192-05:00You must be absolutely mega fit! I would be tired ...You must be absolutely mega fit! I would be tired even driving 60 miles!<br /><br />Pomona xPomonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18399181139470676975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-56460210000486456262012-09-24T22:38:38.690-05:002012-09-24T22:38:38.690-05:00Wow!!! Impressive milage. Fantastic pics. I think ...Wow!!! Impressive milage. Fantastic pics. I think my favorite this time is the shot with the birds taking off over the water. <br />I don't think we had a frost yet. To be honest I have been having insomnia so I am up until 3am but then sleep until about 9am, so I woouldn't have seen the frost unless I wandered outside in the wee hours. (Not gonna happen). <br />Have a great week.Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10091568315821485891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-85883744659927306412012-09-24T20:46:19.672-05:002012-09-24T20:46:19.672-05:00I was counting on that warming effect, but I must ...I was counting on that warming effect, but I must say it took about an hour to kick in. :)<br /><br />If you'd asked me last night about stringing a few rides together, I'd have said no. But today I feel pretty good ... what did you have in mind?<br /><br />And thanks. For everything.Mrs. Micawberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08680436275934263596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-18709189620205966362012-09-24T20:44:38.867-05:002012-09-24T20:44:38.867-05:00Thanks, Meredith - and not being a native I can sa...Thanks, Meredith - and not being a native I can say it's GORGEOUS here in the fall. I do enjoy having 4 seasons, after growing up in SoCal which only has about one and a half. :)Mrs. Micawberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08680436275934263596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-50614933888808176002012-09-24T20:43:17.024-05:002012-09-24T20:43:17.024-05:00Gosh, I don't know how anyone can run 26 miles...Gosh, I don't know how anyone can run 26 miles (and 385 yards). Good luck to your son!<br /><br />Thanks, Annie. :)Mrs. Micawberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08680436275934263596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-17260078962897377632012-09-24T20:42:02.019-05:002012-09-24T20:42:02.019-05:00Or hoarfrost? Not sure - I just know it's cold...Or hoarfrost? Not sure - I just know it's cold and icy and kills tomatoes and basil (but mine were all covered up so no harm done). :)Mrs. Micawberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08680436275934263596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-24126553379591678332012-09-24T20:40:57.088-05:002012-09-24T20:40:57.088-05:00You too, Claire. Hope the jet lag isn't too ba...You too, Claire. Hope the jet lag isn't too bad.<br /><br />The farther into the ride, the harder it is to get going after a break. :)Mrs. Micawberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08680436275934263596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-9526462803465711712012-09-24T20:39:11.466-05:002012-09-24T20:39:11.466-05:00Merci, Stephanie! The theorbo has such a beautiful...Merci, Stephanie! The theorbo has such a beautiful, haunting sound. I am listening to the podcast as I type (understanding parts of it, but not all) and enjoying the music very much. One of my brothers is an accomplished guitarist - I'll send him the link as well. (He also speaks French much better than I and will be able to understand the entire interview - especially the technical bits.)<br /><br />P.S. En hiver, je marche.<br /><br />:)Mrs. Micawberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08680436275934263596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-75934017824627050642012-09-24T20:10:28.578-05:002012-09-24T20:10:28.578-05:00That's a favourite fence post - how clever of ...That's a favourite fence post - how clever of you to spot it!<br /><br />This was my first ever 60-miler. I hope it won't be the last. If you go for it next year, be sure to blog about it so I can return the congratulations. :)Mrs. Micawberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08680436275934263596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-63150343338454354952012-09-24T20:08:24.390-05:002012-09-24T20:08:24.390-05:00Thanks, Ginnie! I've never heard of the natura...Thanks, Ginnie! I've never heard of the natural stone bridge - will have to Google it and check it out. It sounds fascinating.<br /><br />:)Mrs. Micawberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08680436275934263596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-50349386694186172142012-09-24T20:02:46.855-05:002012-09-24T20:02:46.855-05:00Thank you ... good use of the sign verbiage, by th...Thank you ... good use of the sign verbiage, by the way. :)Mrs. Micawberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08680436275934263596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-35574176589492988142012-09-24T20:02:11.755-05:002012-09-24T20:02:11.755-05:00And all without breaking a sweat! Thanks Kay. :)And all without breaking a sweat! Thanks Kay. :)Mrs. Micawberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08680436275934263596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-32406087664345931752012-09-24T11:23:54.868-05:002012-09-24T11:23:54.868-05:00Wow, you didn't tell me you started out in fre...Wow, you didn't tell me you started out in freezing cold! More difficult to get moving when it's that cold, but then the effort warms the entire body.<br /><br />Congratulations on such a magnificent accomplishment! I'm curious... does this make you want to string together a few of them next year??? :)<br /><br />You've done something I've never done. A bike ride and a ferry ride on the same day. That's pretty awesome!<br /><br />I want yarn the color of the chicory...<br /><br />CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Snowcatcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06360228352528558176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-16476064127309243522012-09-24T10:09:54.174-05:002012-09-24T10:09:54.174-05:00Beautiful ride, congrats on getting it all done. ...Beautiful ride, congrats on getting it all done. Wisconsin is such a beautiful place as it transitions from summer to Fall. I miss it.<br />Hugs,<br />MeredithMereknitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04596140300034854370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-68036211504324938352012-09-24T07:44:40.117-05:002012-09-24T07:44:40.117-05:00Wow Sue, that's some ride!!! I haven't eve...Wow Sue, that's some ride!!! I haven't even been on a bike in years, and to be honest the narrow lanes here aren't all that safe for a cyclist, barely room for a bike and car to pass in many places. So I walk instead, and my son runs. He has his big one in a couple of weeks, the Chester Marathon!!<br /><br />We were working up to frosts but now seem to have a deluge instead!Annie Cholewahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17608057589525908147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-48415937439111463082012-09-24T07:36:33.936-05:002012-09-24T07:36:33.936-05:00No real frost here yet. But the weather people ar...No real frost here yet. But the weather people are "mumbling" about the possibility. :-)<br /><br />Nice thing about frost is..... The opportunity to find vegetation, with a "silver fun" coating. I love those pics!<br /><br />Is it called Rhoar Frost or something???<br /><br />"Auntie" Auntie sezzzzzz...https://www.blogger.com/profile/16170232476926222740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-19116592585201806962012-09-24T07:29:47.137-05:002012-09-24T07:29:47.137-05:00Congrats Sue, 60miles, that certainly is some achi...Congrats Sue, 60miles, that certainly is some achievement particularly on a colder, windy morning too.....<br />So much wonderful scenery along the way, I think I would find it hard to get going after stopping to take a pic. I would just want to stay there and soak it all up!<br />Love the farm and the Fall coloured hedgerow and the ferry ride would've been a lovely change to the pedalling.<br />Enjoy your week......<br /><br />Claire:}<br />Clairehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09742003349610251189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-366775845290776474.post-27003890688079877462012-09-24T04:54:52.395-05:002012-09-24T04:54:52.395-05:00Yay!! Congratulations Sue! I have so enjoyed shar...Yay!! Congratulations Sue! I have so enjoyed sharing these bike rides, from the comfort of my couch, with you and I could feel that icy headwind. Doesn't it make your ears ache? I was wondering what you would do with the arrival of those colder months. Will it be hard for you to slack off?<br /><br />Beautiful wild chicory and what a lovely image: 'water like rippling silk'.<br /><br />I am listening to France Musique right now, enjoying a programme on early seventeenth-century theorb music and technique. It's fabulous. If you are interested in listening to it over the next few days here is the link:<br /><br />http://sites.radiofrance.fr/francemusique/em/matin-musiciens_lundi/emission.php?e_id=65000042&d_id=515002139<br /><br />StephanieStephaniehttp://sbmillefeuilles.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com