Thursday, November 4th, 2004
The ride from the office to campus was incredible. I took Shoal Creek Blvd. south; it covers nearly the entire route. On 38th & Lamar (a very busy intersection), I stopped and pulled out the Austin Bicycle Map because I was trying to stay on designated bike routes the whole time. It must have been pretty amusing to passersby. Or maybe not. Anyway, the commute took right at an hour with two stops. (The other stop was to fix the trunk which had fallen off.)
So about 3/4 of the way through judo, I hear my cell phone going nuts; one call after another. On the fourth set, I get annoyed, stop randori, and answer. Robin’s battery is dead. Glad I answered. Coached her through how to get back to my car and get me. Let the healing begin. I’m moderately impressed with the Jeep battery holder. Perhaps after years of working on the ‘85 Landcruiser, a taste of modern engineering…
So, no ride to work this morning. I did haul the Raleigh up in the back of the LC though; if the weather stays this gorgeous, I’ll definitely be riding home.
::Beck - Sea Change::