What a ride

It was such a beautiful day today. I had to be outside. In the dirt no less. And I had help. Thus this picture of the guilty party. But he's so sweet, who could stay mad? Cody is my four-legged companion in all my gardening activities. If he's not there sniffing all the dirt I've moved around then he's sunning in the warm grass. There are also a couple of cats that are a little too involved at times, but they found a warm spot in front of the house and were napping after lunch.

It was so gorgeous today I had to try my new bike. So with some soap and water and a little elbow grease it looked like new. My dear hubby had a little more work to do on his that involved power tools...what man doesn't look for an excuse to use power tools? So off we went to town...7 miles away. Got there a little winded and had a nice talk with hubbies cousin, Tammy and gulped down some water. Ahhhhh! Then it was back on the road. A little bit of a headwind made for some slower travel home, but all the gears are in working order and it wasn't too bad. I'm lovin' the new wheels. Wonder what my legs will feel like tomorrow? All in all we did about 15 miles today. Not too shabby since we haven't been outsince...oh who knows when. It was wonderful. Hope we can go again tomorrow. I'll know better to take the camera.

The title of this blog seems so unfitting since there really hasnt' been any inspiration going on. No crafting whatsoever. So sad. But things will start moving now that there is really some green grass and sunshine out there. It's not all about sitting behind a sewing machine and canvas all day...do you ahve any idea how much fun it is to play in the dirt? Honestly this is something that no one should out grow. I loved playing in the sandbox as a kid and was forever finding the first mud puddles? And I can't count the number of soakers I had or the bumps and bruises from sliding down the side of the hill to get to the creek. There's some inspiration for you. Have a go at a second childhood and find a mud puddle or a pile of dirt. Have fun!!!

Busy busy busy

The last week has flown by. On Monday I left for an overnight visit with my brother and his sweetheart and there household of three four legged furry companions. They treated me to dinner out and breakfast in the morning. I got to watch HGTV which led me to believe I could never return home without getting cable installed first. We had a great time visiting. On Tuesday we went and picked up my new/used Rans recumbent. I am so excited to get out and ride it. I'm sure they think I'm out of my mind for wanting a bike like this. But when I sat on one for the first time it was true love. You can see them here at www.Ransbikes.com. Mine is a Tailwind. Will post more about that later. On Wednesday I left for a meeting. Those people that commute, in the dark, on the expressways must be insane. I hate that much traffic. But thanks to www.Mapquest.com I made it safe and sound. Even managed to get home from the meeting in one piece. Now I've gotta start sewing. Am making a custom bike seat...should be interesting. Thanks again to Den and Val and their companions for treating me like a queen. Your all so sweet and I'm so lucky to have you in my life.