HOT!!! Us yankees are not used to this hot stuff. It’s kind of humid, too. Ick. We have a window AC unit for the bedroom, but haven’t put in the one for downstairs yet. We have another bit of cooler weather coming next week, so we didn’t feel like dragging the big unit out yet.
John is away, so I was left to my own biking devices on Saturday. I wanted a longer ride and for ice cream, but I knew that it was going to be in the upper 80s and I didn’t want to over exert myself in that heat. The solution? 2 rides! I ate breakfast and then went out for a 10 mile ride.
I just love this time of year. Not just because my birthday is coming up, but because everything is so fresh and green.
The canal is pretty high, too. There is going to be a kayak race on it some time because I passed the finish line.
I won!!
After 10 miles, I came home and decided to go back out after lunch for a trip to Martha’s! I have been wanting Martha’s, but the weather hasn’t been warm enough for me to want to bike to ice cream on the weekends. Last weekend was 45 and rainy – today 85! Crazy weather, I tell you.
I was all decked out in bright pink so cars would pay attention to me.
It seemed to work, too. Cars stopped for me at all the crossings that I did today. Pretty amazing! Or, it could be what I suspect, which is that the universe really does revolve around me!
I stuck as much to the path as I could, but there is some yucky street riding to be done.
With some not so lovely shoulder.
Time for Martha’s!
You can hear the screaming from Great Escape across the street.
I had the scholarship sundae which I have been craving! It has chocolate and raspberry sauce with cookie crunch over whatever flavor softserve you want. I had strawberry.
Nom, nom, nom!
Okay, I used a spoon. Truth be told, I had a little bit of difficulty finishing this. I totally lose my appetite when it is this hot. I sent out a few texts telling everyone what I was enjoying (rubbing it in) and took my time finishing.
Clouds were starting to build up as I was leaving.
It threatened a little, but didn’t storm. Thank you.
Today’s miles:
Total 32.47
Average speed 12.1 mph (lots of stops for pictures and meandering around)
Calories burned: 1116 – well deserved sundae!
Now for a few gratuitous garden pics since I didn’t post a what’s blooming on Friday because I got busy.
My lovely buttercup iris:
It’s has 5 buds on this stalk – yay!
Another allium. This is one that I actually planted 2 years ago and it never came up. Not sure why it did this year, but it was a treat to see!
The bed is all neat and tidy now.
Both beds, actually. The side shade garden and the front. All mulched and ready for the next blooming time. It’s quiet time in the garden now until the roses pop out (next week!)
See you all Monday with an AIM post!
That sundae looks spectacular. I’d exercise for dessert too 🙂
Hope the weather cools down for you. Enjoy the rest of the weekend!
That rooster always brings back good memories. Looks like you might be in for some nasty weather today, but if it brings in cooler temps, just might be worth it. Have a good one!
Wow – lots of miles for sure!! That sundae looks pretty good!
Your garden is lovely!
Non nom nom is right! I don’t think I’ve ever burned over a thousand calories in a single day!
I love that iris.
I can’t believe how hot it was already at your part of the world. We are finally, finally getting some better weather but with temperatures I like. Hopefully it will stay a bit like this for the rest of the Summer because Spring was terrible.
Looks like you had two great rides. Your garden is lovely as always.
I know that would TOTALLY GET MY SEVEN YEAR OLD RIDING TOO.
any where
any time
any distance 🙂
I love coming with you on your rides!!!! Beautiful pics always!
Those narrow shoulder roads give me the willies. On the positive side, avoiding them often increases my mileage as I seek alternate routes. 🙂
Yummy looking sundae!
I love the Martha’s sign! What a great day for a ride, and what a sweet reward at the end! Have a wonderful Monday Lori!
I love the Martha’s sign! What a great day for a ride, and what a sweet reward at the end! Have a wonderful Monday Lori!
Why is my comment posted twice??? Maybe I had a twitch? 🙂
That sundae looks SO SO SO good!!