November, 2014
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Searchin’ For My Lost Shaker of Salt
This morning began a mere four hours after I went to bed. This had the makings of a very long day. I wasn’t sure what my plan was for the day nor where I would be spending the night. Sara’s place wasn’t available for tonight so I needed to makeRead More …
Key West Intermezzo Fort Myers, FL to Key West, FL
This morning began at a very early hour. So early that the sun wasn’t even up yet. I get no pleasure from getting up that early. However, that’s what today’s plan called for so that’s what I did. If all went well today, I would be arriving in Key WestRead More …
Simple Plans Aren’t Always Easy Punta Gorda, FL to Fort Myers Beach, FL
Today’s plan was a simple one. Get to Fort Myers Beach. It was simple because it would be another mostly flat ride and it was only about 65 km (40 miles) away. I pedalled that far by noon yesterday. The only thing that could really make this day challenging wouldRead More …
From One Warm Shower To The Next Bradenton, FL to Punta Gorda, FL
I don’t know if it was yesterday’s 130 km (82 mile) ride, the more than a few beers with Becky and Tom, or perhaps a combination of the two, but I slept REALLY well last night. When I went to bed last night I knew my plan for today wasRead More …
The End of Retirement. For Now. Lakeland, FL to Bradenton, FL
After two very relaxing days in Lakeland, I can safely say that my first foray into early retirement has been an overwhelming success. The whole “not working for a living” thing is pretty enjoyable. It’s like every day is Friday. As it turns out, today actually IS Friday and, asRead More …