As the time passes it's not like I don't have things to blog about.  It's that I'm too damn lazy to write.  I think about wanting to post about topic A, and then don't forget B, and then there's this story about C and then I think, this is too much work.

Perhaps it's just the short days, lack of sunshine.

When it gets really cold out here, from the wind blowing down the Columbia River Gorge, it blows away all the rain clouds.  Last week it was 19 degrees and sunshine and with an 1:15 - 1:30 on the bike I had to wear Ski Goggles to keep my eyes from freezing.  The Ski goggles plus the balaclava left me with no exposed skin and so the ride was very comfortable.  Only my toes were icicles.  I tried using both toe warmers and hand warmers for my feet and settled with the toe warmers being a better option as the hand warmers didn't work at all.  Heidi talked me into ordering some winter cycling shoes which should help my feet.

This week the temperature is right around freezing and we had some light snow accumulation.

Even in winter it's still green.

Last week I wiped out on the ice and broke one of the brackets snaps off on the panniers.  Today I was able to maintain balance.  Although I almost lost it on the downward side of the northbound I-5 bridge when the rear started fishtailing.  Not so smart on two wheels.  Guess I should get off my lazy ass and put on tires that aren't slick road tires.  I keep expecting to turn the corner and the 45 degree rainy days.

Then again, maybe a good wipeout will make for a good post.

Later.