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Well, I think I might be crazy. And not that good kind of crazy anymore. The bad kind that results in additional badness for me. Luckily it’s localized crazy, so I don’t think it would really affect any of you. I’ve been eyeballing the local summer bike tours (BAK, OKFreewheel). Again. I have done both, but haven’t done one since…2004? That sounds about right. I’ve been both too injured and too out of shape (more the former) to manage getting back into one of them since then.  But I’ve really been iching to get back on the road, and every year I kick back and wait for them to announce routes and think about making the trip.  I almost managed it last year, but other travel ended up taking precedent.

So what’s different about this year? Absolutely nothing. In fact, my back is probably worse now than it’s been for a while. But I have a need to prove to myself I can fight through it. In fact, I know I can. That’s not what worries me. What worries me is what I’ll be like after the fight. Ideally, if I train for the next 6 months, I should be great. Hell, the first time I did it, I had no training besides one 30 mile ride under my belt (and that hurt like a mother). But I’m not even really sure I can get through training without coming away worse off than I am now. And the longer I wait, the harder it will be.  But I hate giving up something I enjoy so much. Besides, the rides are just plain fun. Get out for a week, ride in the open air. Be out away from the cities. Relax in the evenings.

OKFreewheel is both the shorter and cheaper of the two rides. BAK is a little better supported in my opinion, but I don’t like where it’s ending this year (about as far north and east as you can possibly get in this state). They’re both at the same time too, so it can’t be both anyway, I’d have to choose one or the other. I think I need someone to talk me out of it though. Either that, or convince me I absolutely should do it. Otherwise it’ll probably just pass me by, and I’ll be frustrated with my inability to commit to it, one way or another.  Odds are it would end up being really good for me. I’ve just lost the confidence that I need, and part of me thinks I’m better off for it, that I should just stick to shorter, low impact stuff.  I haven’t done more than 15 miles in one ride in about two years, which is pretty terrible.  I did try the Gorilla Century about 3 years ago, but had to drop out about 60 miles in after the pain got too bad to fight through.

Screw it, I’m just gonna make the call.  Unless the registration fees are outrageous, or I can’t get transportation arranged, I’m just gonna do it.  Training starts tomorrow.  That will settle that.  How’s that for sudden decision making?

Yes, I am fully aware that the subject for this post is completely lost on you. For that, I make exactly zero apologies. Perhaps if you read Fark.com more, you’d have a clue. But even then, if you did, you might wonder why the hell I chose to quote that particular line, or for that, I have no answer. Actually, I do, but it’s sort of an inside joke I have with myself.

I was bad this weekend. Added another five DVD’s to the collection. But let’s face it, how can one resist cheap Empire Records and The Prophecy. Also included were Rounders, Detroit Rock City, and The Last Boy Scout. Who says that the bargain bins are full of crap? I did resist cheap, used Pi, and the second and third Prophecy movies. Mmmmm….Christopher Walken. I also grabbed The Exorcism of Emily Rose several days ago at BlockBuster.

I have concluded that once again, along with some stuff I am still waiting on (read: Transformers, Spider-Man 3, Ghost Rider), there are several more flicks I think will be worth my time coming out soon. I won’t waste a lot of time talking about them, when you can just go view the trailers if you like. So, for your time wasting pleasure: Bug, Hot Fuzz , The Number 23, Fantastic Four 2, 300, Grindhouse, and Dead Silence.

I have also put together a couple ideas for two new plays. One sort of weird and twisted, but I think ultimately happy and mysterious (think Big Fish…sort of). The other…more suspenseful, but proper ending. I say that because those who have read my other two one acts have noted my penchant for not being a happy ending sort of guy. This one will be rough, but justice shall be served. I have the basic premise for it, need to outline the plot arc still. I think the first is one-act material, the other full length.

I have managed to successfully change my computer usage habits. I am basically never online at home any more. It’s sorta nice. And now with football over, my free time really is free time that I can spend getting stuff done or being with my girlfriend. I think I’m about ready to start writing a bunch more. And I have a ton to read as well. And there’s a couple web projects I think I want to take on to put a little more coin in my purse. We’ll see. I’m still trying to save up a down payment for a house, so any projects that facilitate that will be good ones. I also plan on starting in on the Triumph the minute the weather settles down into something tolerable.

I find it worth mentioning that I’m not really angry, or frustrated, or bent out of shape about anything lately. Like, I am very much totally content with things. It’s a rather nice new feeling. I’m not sure if this is like a temporary break from old thigns, or the new norm, but it works well for me. I have new clarity on stuff, like there’s less noise in the signal lately. Maybe that’s why I’m getting new play ideas too. Overall a creative boost.

I think I might do the Oklahoma Freewheel this year, instead of BAK. First off, BAK is expensive. Secondly, it’s ending way the hell up in NE Kansas. Freewheel is cheap, and it’s ending in Coffeyville, which is hellaciously convenient. I also think it is a day shorter. But I need to step up the training more. Much, much more. I started off good, but then I slacked off. I admit it. Please, someone, give me hell about it. Call me a pansy or something.

That is all. 10-4, over and out.

28.34.  The magic number for today.  I am pleased with it well enough.  Of course, I’m probably one of the only people who can find a way to make a trip out to Foxtown and back take almost thirty miles.  I am, of course, talking about biking.  Today just felt like a good day to get out and see what I had after all winter.  While the distance was good, the average speed, which we won’t speak of beyond this point, left much to be desired.  So for now I think I’ll be working on that.  Anyone can ride distance, but doing it at a pace that’s respectable is another matter.  I managed to get a bit of sun too.  Why I didn’t use sunscreen, not really something I can explain logically.  It’s not bad though, just some red arms.  It’ll be good for me.

Speaking of Foxtown, I’m going out for the second show in two weeks there.  The Lonely is playing tonight.  A friend of mine is their bassist.  I probably wouldn’t bother if it weren’t for that though.  I dunno, we’ll see if they’re any good.  Techno-rock isn’t the top of my genre favorites, but sometimes the mood is right.  If nothing else, I’m out of the house though, so regardless, could be worse.  Just hoping the rain holds off and blows past.  Naturally I washed my car last night.  Oh well.