Lazy Day

Yesterday was just a lazy day. Amy was fighting off a cold and just feeling run down and blah. The boys wanted to go ride the "dirt trail" at Alva but it was so hot all morning that we really didn't feel that it was the best idea for them. We ended up hanging around the house all day. I did manage to get some yard work done. I had been planning to expand the patio area out back due to the fact that the dogs insist on urinating just off the edge of the existing patio. This has caused all the grass to die and a pungent odor to hit you the moment you open the back door. I figure that by widening the patio I cover the dead grass and force the dogs to go further from the back door, hopefully eliminating the odor from so close to the house. I spent a few hours yesterday, with the help of the boys, digging out the entire area where the new pavers would go. We took out five or six full wheelbarrows full of dirt. Now we just have to lay in the pavers and spread some sand on them to lock them in.

I did get my spin on yesterday. I spent an hour on the trainer while it rained outside in the afternoon. I also think that I may have to start riding my bike to work a couple of days a week. The cost of gas and some cutbacks at my work has caused us to tighten our belts financially. I am not thrilled with the idea, but it would be good for the training. I am looking into getting a set of panniers because I have to carry my one gallon water jug, lunch, and work boots if I don't wear them to ride. I'm going to turn my old road bike into a commuter. It already has frame mounts for a rack. I figure I can change the stem to one with more rise so I sit more upright. We will see what happens. The commute is 18 miles one way. I may drive part way and park at my bike shop, then ride from there. That may knock out about 4 to 5 miles. I just hate getting to work and already being sweaty. We have no provisions for showers there.