14.2 miles
Wed 22 July 2009 by jillianThe Little Traverse Wheelway is a bike path that circumscribes Little Traverse Bay. I've personally seen about 12 miles of it from a bike, and its pretty spectacular. Most of the wheelway is specially set aside and paved for bikes. Some of it is sidewalk, and a few segments are officially marked bike lanes on public roadways. The path is peppered with places to stop and enjoy the views, as well as some seating and even a few picnic areas. It connects several area parks and at least three incorporated municipalities. Yesterday before work, I had the pleasure of an intense early morning ride, my longest yet this summer, 7.1 miles out and then back again (14.2 total). I didn't need to walk the bike, though I did take a quick break for some photos---"read more" to see them. The whole trek was 1.25 hours.
After lunch this chipmunk was chirping away outside the window...
This morning was less sunny, and in fact rainy and 65F. I did see a rabbit on the trail, and it was a good ride. However, I had to turn back early (only 9 miles today) when the lightning started in the distance, and I managed to beat the lightning back to safety. No pictures this morning.
A Three Story House... built inside.
Spent the evening assembling the sets for the musical Jennifer is in, A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum. The pinnacle was, of course, the three story house (7 foot ceilings) installed on the stage. After a number of people put the first story together, three of …
read moreUSCGC Mackinaw
The USCGC Mackinaw pulled into the bay this afternoon, shortly after lunchtime. What she was doing, exactly, is anyone's guess, but she appears to be capable of tending buoys, and that seemed to be what she was doing. After work, she still hadn't left, so I lugged the telescope down …
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Power Kickbox Orthodontist! Not photoshopped. This building on 79 (E. Palm Valley) at N. Georgetown Ave in Round Rock. It's behind the restaurant on the NW corner.
Book Swap Goodness, maybe!
A friend of mine pointed me to a book swap site, where you just pay the shipping for books you want. I haven't figured out entirely how it all works nor had time to really browse it, but it sounds really neat...
They use some sort of point system, you …
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We switched from at and twireless to T-Mobile yesterday. We're keeping our existing numbers, although Jen won't have hers ringing on the new phone until her contract is up in January. On the downside, my phone went active at 2AM and started beeping incessantly. On the upside, it costs less …
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