First Day of Retirement
aka Sheryl’s birthday. Spending the first day of retirement celebrating Sheryl’s birthday in Estes Park Colorado is a good way to begin the proceedings. I began the day with a ride around Estes … Read more
Saturday Cleaning
I’ve spent the day going through various checklists, downloading old perf reviews (resume fodder in there 🙂 and various other sundry clean up tasks. Though a remote worker for 10+ years, there is … Read more
Coyote Valley Ride
I took my longest ride of the year so far today, heading 15 miles down to the Anderson Reservoir trailhead after starting at Hellyer Canyon Park. The total ride was just under 31 … Read more
Upon the Occasion of my Retirement
I sent the note shown at the end of this post to friends and colleagues at work today. I’ve hinted and talked about my impending retirement without actually coming out and saying it.  I am … Read more
Baby Alligator Snapping Turtle
My cousin rescued this baby alligator snapping turtle from being run over. I had the chance to take a few pictures before she relocated it. I’ve only seen a couple of other snappers, … Read more
Best Shots from Early 2015
I’ve been neglecting my Flickr account lately and I decided to fix that by uploading 35 of my favorite photos since the beginning of the year. You can see them all in my … Read more
Stormy Ride on the Trail
I managed to get in a nice ride before the rains hit. The clouds before the storm were dark and powerful looking, with lots of texture. I did my usual route around town, … Read more
Spring Along the Meadowlark Trail
I went for a ride after lunch today and ended up traversing the length of the Meadowlark Trail. I was worried the trail might be soft after the recent rains, but it was … Read more
My New Double Edge Safety Razor Kit
I started growing a beard immediately after getting out of the Army 40 years ago. I recall shaving maybe two times in the whole time we lived in California. And one of those … Read more
The Wheels of Life
Today is a special day for Sheryl and myself. It’s the 41st anniversary of the day we committed to traveling the path through life as one. And as they say, what a long … Read more