Tuesday is shining brighter

The ride today was earlier than any this August. I feel less bothered in the morning now from the contaminated water destroying my gut twice in 3 weeks. I have sponsors pushing me now and David suggested today’s route. I enjoy the people and places along the way! Grandson from Vancouver is arriving soon and then I take him to visit his cousins for his #15 Birthday treats in Calgary!

Friday August 8

The rain continued through the night. The outdoors low spots are still draining water.

The Coffee group Ladies was my priority for this morning where I shared my progress on this GCC.

The August 13 Wednesday Matching Day news is exciting! Next action is to let my email donor letter people know that is the day I want support because it really helps the Kids more.

So if you are just browsing my page, this is a nudge to consider a donation to make sure the whole match amount goes to this important research.

August 7, Thursday

The weather forecast had a 'rain and thunder storm later in day' of 30% chance.

I felt as if the start switch was broken all morning!

After 12;30 antibiotics, I got the bike onto the driveway and once I headed west the rolling went well. I had a route to a stretch of new pavement in mind but could see a dark cloud really close.

It was fun to see a group of children out with the Pedalheads bike camp. At 12 km, I walked up 3/4 of Sikome Hill climb! I found a surprise at mailbox stop before getting home; Marie's bouquet of flowers in a very thick card. That was a reward for going another km loop to stop at the box!

August 6 Ride two

Thanks to my ski friend ,Tom W. who rides with friends every Wednesday, I enjoyed a long ride in my favourite Fish Creek paths today!

It was definitely a ride that was a lot about socializing,

After about 4 hours, we had travelled 20 km.

My bike worked very well after the crankshaft clean up. I walked the top of the steep climbs so my muscles could work longer. Tomorrow will likely be a short ride in under 45 minutes.

Tuesday August 5

My wheels were given cleaning service on August 1 after my first ride, but they have been parked.

I've had another round of illness from contaminated water I consumed on July 15. This round is worse than the first but the antibiotics are reducing the worst symptoms.

I see the sun shining and I may have energy to just loop around my local streets, very near home, to add 3 km this evening.

August 2 Setback

The morning was going well because it wasn't raining and David and I could do the front yard grass cutting and matching garden jobs before I would do a ride.

Recovery from the e-coli threw a curve. the tummy rumbles hit and it occurred to me I had accidentally consumed lactose loaded food on Friday! I'm not riding today.

I will try 5 km in the morning tomorrow and maybe some later in the day!

Day One

August 1seemed far away until I became ill from an e-coli variation of bacteria on July16.

My daily riding goals are reduced now. My doctor says I'm recovering well, but this makes a serious change in my energy levels!

I have a lot more empathy now for patients doing the chemo with various cancer treatments.

Instead of a 10 km ride, I may have to choose two 5km rides in a day. I used to easily ride 20 km in one ride...............