More Rides & Many "Irons in the Fire"

Since my last post, I've managed to do two more long bike rides with Mark, 20 miles and 29 miles respectively!  I must be in pretty good shape (not literally, though) to be able to do those lengthy rides.  Both of us were running out of steam by mile 22 on yesterday's ride but we pushed on as we had to get home.  I think the bowl of cereal we had that morning had burned up several miles back.  We decided to bring an energy bar with us the next time and eat it at the turnaround point.  I also need to drink more water.


Tomorrow we'll do another ride but I think we'll scale back the miles this time--give my body more time to get used to the distance.  We'll see how I feel during the ride--a game day decision.  :)


I've been busy trying to set up another blog for my photography business and have been working with Mark on the Web site.  It may take another couple of weeks before I get it up and running; just depends on how much time we can spend on it.


I have a lot of "irons in the fire" right now and am trying to prioritize what needs to get done first. As Secretary of the local New Horizons Band, I'm working on several documents, articles, etc. for the board prior to the fall start-up in September.  I was also just notified that I was selected to be the New Horizons International Music Association's Newsletter Editor (our parent organization) and will need to produce a newsletter in September.  That's going to take some time since I'll need to figure out the mechanics of getting the information to input into the issue. Should be interesting!


I'm also writing a couple of articles for our local community magazine.  And, Mark and I just recently agreed to be co-chairs (along with another couple) for the Wine Tasting group which is part of the Fort Collins Newcomers Club.  The position is for one year and requires that we organize monthly events for the club.


I'm still practicing drums daily (a minimum of an hour but more like 2 hours) and take weekly drum lessons.  I stopped my guitar lessons over the summer but really hope to start them up again in by October at the latest.  I also have a goal to start a band comprised of baby boomers that love to play classic rock (the songs of the 60s & 70s along with other great songs of the later decades) but I may have to wait a few more months before I tackle that.


And, on top of all of this, I hope to frequently spend time with Sophia, my 6 1/2 week old granddaughter!  She is so precious and is already charming us with her cute little smile!


A new business venture, music, writing, bicycling, and family.  It's a busy time for this"retired" gal...and I love it!