Torn

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After almost 2 weeks since I rode any bike I might give it a try this weekend. Strange thing is that I'm not experiencing withdraw symptoms like allot of people are crying about. The strangest thing about all is that I have very little patience especially when it comes to playing with new toys. My new Specialized Rockhopper SS has been built for about two weeks and has yet to be ridden WTF? Back at the start of winter I decided that I wasn't going to ride my trainer or rollers all winter. So I rode in the cold got some studded tires to ride in the snow and started climbing the stairs at the cathedral when I wasn't riding. Then it happened the snow came and the outdoor riding stopped. The stair climbing also stopped from fear of trying to find a parking spot. So I started doing some more cross country skiing. The thing about CX skiing is I have lots of fun sometimes and not so much fun other times. I think the problem is my skis weren't meant for the type of skiing I want to do. But last weekend I got to try something new. Gerry had an extra pair of snowshoes and if I wanted to go. I figured sure why not give it a try. We went up on the Laural Highlands Hiking Trail and it was awesome. The snow was like 4' to 5' deep and I think I got spoiled because this was my first time and conditions were prefect. We stayed out for only 6 hours and only went about 10 miles but it was a blast the entire time. I had such a good time that Gerry only has one pair of snowshoes because I bought his extra pair. So after snowshoeing everyday except one I'm torn literally. Yes I want the snow to be gone so I can ride my bike but I also want it to stay because it's been such a blast. Good thing it's only skin it'll grow back in no time.

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J

Enough Already

I've had enough already and I'm not talking about the weather. But in a round about way I guess I am talking about the weather. It seems just about everywhere at work, on the radio everyone is crying about the weather. Is everyone a WUSS? It's just snow and I don't like to inconvenienced but that's all it really is. As far as I know no the snow hasn't killed anyone yet. Or did it and I missed something? I'm sure the it would suck not having power for several days. Most of the people crying about shoveling the snow could use the exercise. The people crying that their street hasn't been plowed try walking it will make you appreciate your car a little more. This is like a once every 20 year storm maybe you should try to embrace the snow? Try skiing, snowshoeing or go sled riding? Whatever funny thing is about it is the some people complaining about the snow now will be complaining about the weather when it's to hot and humid in the summer.

J