Comments on: Bad Luck Ride to end 2009

By: Catching Up « Road Warrior

Catching Up « Road Warrior — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 20:43:45 +0000

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By: Andy

Andy — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 00:45:37 +0000

@Bob: Yes, a bummer indeed. But all’s well that ends well. As to the cold weather riding, I’d not be so quick to chalk it up to being iron-cored. It’s more of a habit, which would tend to suggest that I’m more weak willed than some. I train out of habit rather than out of some superior sort of discipline. I guess that discipline is required in order to develop the habit, but once it’s developed discipline is more of a facade.

But next time the weather is unappetizing and you feel guilt for not training, just picture me scowling at you. Not sure if that’ll have any effect, but at least your guilt will be compounded.

Have a great 2010!

By: Bob Simonette

Bob Simonette — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 01:33:06 +0000

Andy – I know I’m showing my age with this but what a bummer! I’m sure glad someone came to your rescue.

I do have to say that you put me to shame, I’ve been making all the excuses for not riding over the holidays – too cold, wet, windy – I’m not worthy.

Happy new year, may it be a blessed and prosperous one.

By: Andy

Andy — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 12:10:03 +0000

Glad you enjoyed it, Carolyn. I have no recollection of what I thought, but I do remember laughing when I broke the stem off of my new innertube. At such times, there is nothing left to do but grope for the humor of the situation. Cheers and happy new year!

By: Carolyn Wood

Carolyn Wood — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 12:03:32 +0000

I’d like to know, please, how many swear words you said or thought during all of this.

You write a good story, Andy. I enjoyed reading it even though I haven’t owned a bike in many years.