The shed roof was falling apart so we are fixing it.
I still have to put the shingles down. Wish me luck!
Category: Gardening
Some numbers
I need to get back into taking regular pictures. This is the best I can come up with for the last few weeks:
Our garden is doing really well but so is our CSA farm so we’re overrun with veggies!!!
Anyhoo, I have been keeping track of my biking in order to analyse trends and determine whether it was worth getting a cargo bike.
My biking is split between transport and sport biking. My sport biking has dropped in late June and was almost non-existent during July due to being sick, bad weather (heat wave, forest fires in Quebec, almost daily thunderstorms etc…). I was also undergoing conversion to the new bike which made me reluctant to go on long rides before I knew that the bike has been properly adjusted and I used to it. The bike is set up now and I have already put 200km on it. Another problem with getting the sports rides in is that I was relying on Ottawa Bicycle Club Tuesday Night Rides which alternate starting points making them sometimes super-convenient and sometimes too far to bother making the trip. To this I have since added Local Bike Store club rides and shorter rides with a neighbour so now I am almost guaranteed at least 10km of “training” per week.
Since the weather and road conditions allowed it I have been transporting at least 100km per month which I will consider as very good. Not all of my commuting is on the cargo bike, but a lot of it is and I am certainly happy to have it.
Playtime!
I came home after fitness class last night around 8:30. The kids were in bed, there were no chores to be done I could not ignore and I was not tired. That never happens!
I finally got to work on my toy bike.
Original stem
Both stems
In the nude
New stem
Now I just have to find the time to install the speedometer and tighten the shifter. Then I have to find the time to go for a test ride before I go out with the club.
At least I have the time to smell the flowers…
Spring cleaning
Ever since the days started getting longer I have been so excited about spring. I don’t mind the occasional snow storm because April is supposed to be snowy, but I can feel the weather getting warmer. And when these little friends start showing up for the party you know it is going to get better.
I’ve looked through my Ravelry page and realised I’ve only knitted three items this year. Admittedly, two of them were sweaters and as such a lot of work, but still. This year only accessories and only stash yarn. I challenge myself!
I also have another little challenge on the go. I want to do Costco run on the bike. Partially because I’ve never done it and thought it almost impossible and partially because it just sounds crazy and who does not want crazy??? So yes, 20kg of milk, 10kg of flour or other grains, and five kilos of fruits and vegetables. Maybe a little of meat and fish to make things interesting… Can I make it home or will I be calling Chris from the bottom of Palladium drive to pick me up with the minivan? Tune in to find out.
Canadian Shield Sailors
Poneki mornar mozda
Ostane bez ladje,
Ali bez mora
To je izuzetan peh
Balasevic – “Panonski mornar”
As I loaded up my work PC on Monday, I was overcome by a strong urge to go bike to the cafe and have a cappuccino while looking at the boats. At first I was puzzled and then I realized that it is July and I am not used to working in July. I sighed a little bit, put on the flickr slideshow from last summer and continued working.
Last July
Despite the utter lack of seaside we have been having a nice summer. The boys are making use of both front and back yard. They have discovered dirt as the new favourite toy so there is a dig in the flower bed next to the garage. Shovels and Tonka trucks are involved.
This July
I am feeling good, but am getting quite big so walking and even standing are starting to be a problem. I can still bike pretty well (Yay!). We are trying to come up with a name for the baby, but nothing good has been thought of yet.
Film – Barney’s Version
I have started sewing. My blocks are quite uneven, as far as quilts are concerned. However, as I am not making an actual quilt, it does not matter.