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Fun & Frozen - Boundary Waters

It was really just a phenomenal weekend out on these frozen lakes, pulling sleds and enjoying the crisp winter, We found camp easily enough. Dug out our camp site and the metal fire pits. While some enjoyed setting up camp, others tromped along the shore for wood.

*Winter camping is not for the feint of heart, or those who lack the inner heat and proper gear to brave it. Prepare for the worst and hope that you have it like this!!!

Iron works

logo for Iron Works Cafe -Goodman Community Center Madison WI

This has got to be the coolest place in Madison to eat. The building is an old warehouse that is completely refurbished. Inside are numerous spaces that can be rented. It looked like some reception was going on in the front room and also the Hot Dish hoedown was in full effect.

Iron Works Cafe serves two meals for dinner: Veggie or Meat dish. You get your choice of soda or coffee. Everything is one price. Kids run the joint. Not just normal kids. These kids have had more than challenging life's and this cafe is filling them with respectful work. Iron Works Cafe caters too! The food was fantastic. I have no idea what I was eating. It was a beef dish with yams and other tasty tidbits. I had coffee and shared a brownie with ice cream and caramel.

I am sure you can find out more about this space at www.goodmancenter.org.

pond at night

ET is BACK!!

There is a pathway for all communication.

I got a text message today right before my ride home tonight. It was cold but that was not the tough part. It was the wind in my face. "Riding home cold," was my reply.

Ride to Talyor Falls from theTwin Cities

Take the Gateway trail for 18 miles.


The trail ends and you will have to take the local roads. The ride is about 60 miles and relatively safe. Taylor falls has camping or Interstate State Park.

Its a great weekend getaway on the bike. Bring a friend!!

Face it

Looks both ways. Nobody's stopping blue tonight.

Biking just Died

Top Ten most dangerous bike intersections in Minneapolis according to Bradley Cambell.

Put on your Bike Light!

In the fall & winter 2007-08 Commissioner Sam Adams and the Portland Office of Transportation again teamed up with community partners to encourage cyclists to use lights and to remind motorists to watch for bikes.

I was thinking about all these recent fatal accidents involving bikes here in Minneapolis. I know many bikers are concerned that new riders are unprepared for biking in the city.

New bikers need to be prepared to deal with the expected and unexpected. Lights on your bike are a necessity for night riding in the city. Gloves, helmet and reflective tape add to your personal safety. A rain coats nice when it rains. I like to bike in regular board shorts or swim trunks. I do have rain pants but I sweat in them. Make sure your core is warm and you hydrate i.e. drink water!

New riders need to understand that we share the road too. Stay to the right but not in the gutter. If a car cuts you off, you swerve but stay on your bike. Hey! You are alright. This happens all the time. Keep riding. Try to be more noticed by cars. Stay away from big trucks -- if you can. Look for routes that are not as busy. Anticipate, look both ways. Wave your hands in the air. Wave them like you care.

3 parts to Water

You are hanging
ON a wall
Of rhyolite.
ON H2O.

You climbs on
time
Could be your top roping
It's alll fine

I got you right here
double checked your gear
wide awake
Thanks

Pedal GOD

This is a Pedicab out in front of the Jasmine 26 on Eat street.

Good things are best Shared

Schwinn "Twin" Tandem

One way to get others into bicycle commuting is buying a tandem bike and inviting them along. Say you will run and errand with them on your bike. Bring the bungee cord and have a few extra helmets or invite them to wear their own. Biking is really best shared.

Sow the Seed

Unidentified artist at the State Fair

This is real 3D art: a bike make from seeds!

We came for some food and Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings.

I figured out something about the State Fair. It's very basic and it deals with bright lights, the sense of smell and the intimate relationship with food names and their corresponding "ooohs" and "aaaahhhs."

Whatever ca$h you bring will be spent on delightful tastes, sounds and smells, all while hanging with others with similar tastes. The fatter your wallet--The more you will fit in your gullet. Come hungry. Leave fullfilled with velvet teeth and a sense of accomplishment.

Heres $40 bucks:

1. Lufsa
2. Lamb chunks (local MN raised)
   
3. Lamb burger
   
4. Milkshake (w/Reeses)
5. Beer (a Linenkugal)
6. Foot long dog (split)
7. Root beer
8. Frozen cider in a bag
9. Pronto puff \ Corn dog (forgot which is which)
10. Fried Cheese Curds

Schwinn -Twin

Critical Mass

never have rode a critical mass.
Not sure I belong in a group of riders called critical mass. I know they would gladly welcome me with Police escorts and all. I believe they run every red light following the lead cop car. Some police ride on bikes too. It's just so much fun watching a large group of bikers. Critical Mass is a triple bypass for city streets. It cleanses the cities arteries of vehicle traffic. It clears the space. Like a nice summer rain on a hot day.

Phoenix Mars Lander - Transports my Apartment

I can hear the sucking sound.
The suburbs drying up. Bulldozed. Sent back to nature.
The city grows up. People bike. This is the sound. Unloading your

"Wait. What is your address? "

"Oh. It's 5940 Harriet Ave. A. S. "

"What's the A.S?

"After Suburbia"

DRIVE or Ride

cool tatoo



I pledge to be prepared to pack-a-lunch if my car leaves my garage. I get the cold bologna sandwich for firing up my fire breathing monster. This is another great way to keep the car keys in the pocket; another way in trying not to drive my CAR! If I drive I have to save another way.


I am currently looking for a carbon sponsor -or- someone to purchase my carbon credits for me not driving my 25 MPG car around town. This is similar to something referred to as, "Emmissions Trading" in the Kyoto protocol. Sponsor a biker. Offset your CARBON load

My savings for riding my bike comes down to a couple of dollars a day saved not buying $4 a gallon gas, better health and fresh air. I keep saying I will be free from the dragon. I have not wished this upon myself though because I do use my car on occasion. I have not slain my car.
I like my car.

I ride my bike to slow down. I ride for my health. And one day, I will be sponsored and will have one more reason to ride my bike.