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This was the second weekend for The Mixed Signals Gang. Gerry pushed mightily for a return to the Lair, but Ter and I had our hearts set on my beloved Audubon Loop. Tery did okay at the Lair (apart from the falling and flat tire), but she suffered a bit of PTSD afterwards and I felt she should probably try somewhere a little tamer until she was more used to her bike (nicknamed "The Gray Ghost" nee "Silver Fox").
Just as we pulled into the parking lot, a storm cloud made good on its threat and broke, spattering us with a few raindrops. Families were literally fleeing the trail in terror. But, and this is why I love Colorado, it was done by the time we saddled up and headed into the woods, leaving behind a lovely breezy sunlit fall afternoon.
The ride was fairly uneventful, only exciting to me because we found a different path to loop back on which opened up a whole new unexplored route. Tery did okay (I suppose; she stayed far behind us so she didn't feel any pressure from being watched), though wasn't awfully keen on the trail back as it involved climbing some smallish hills and rocketing down the other side. Downhill still kind of terrifies her (as it did me when I first started out. Then one day it just sort of clicked and now I live for it).
Some pictures:
Sporty and Sassy Ter. You can see the storm front retreating in the face of our bold determination to enjoy the day
Action shot of Ger. He got some air off that tiny root in the path. So manly!
Me and Rojo
I kind of like this carefree one taken without my knowledge, and since it's my blog I get to appear twice
~*~
Monday was absolutely gorgeous, 80 degrees. I couldn't wait to get out, even just to go around the park. But first I had to bring a large torchiere lamp to donate to Goodwill. It was heavy, but not extraordinarily so. I was walking out to my car with it when I felt a sudden twinge in my back that almost made me double over. It hurt so much that it pretty much killed any bike plans. Stuck inside on possibly the last really nice day of the season (though who knows...fingers crossed for global warming); I was PISSED.
So I made the most of it by watching some movies:
( ::Clash of the Titans (2010):: )
That's it. This movie is just dead to me. Flashier effects to be sure, but shallow, nonsensical plot line. Give me back Harryhausen's photoshop job.
Second, ( ::Paranormal Activity 2:: )
The best thing I can say about this movie is I didn't pay to see it (thank you, torrents). And I want some of whatever![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
kavieshana was smoking when she said it was as enjoyable as the first (which I guess technically is true, though not necessarily a positive). Sorry, babe.
Just as we pulled into the parking lot, a storm cloud made good on its threat and broke, spattering us with a few raindrops. Families were literally fleeing the trail in terror. But, and this is why I love Colorado, it was done by the time we saddled up and headed into the woods, leaving behind a lovely breezy sunlit fall afternoon.
The ride was fairly uneventful, only exciting to me because we found a different path to loop back on which opened up a whole new unexplored route. Tery did okay (I suppose; she stayed far behind us so she didn't feel any pressure from being watched), though wasn't awfully keen on the trail back as it involved climbing some smallish hills and rocketing down the other side. Downhill still kind of terrifies her (as it did me when I first started out. Then one day it just sort of clicked and now I live for it).
Some pictures:
Sporty and Sassy Ter. You can see the storm front retreating in the face of our bold determination to enjoy the day
Action shot of Ger. He got some air off that tiny root in the path. So manly!
Me and Rojo
I kind of like this carefree one taken without my knowledge, and since it's my blog I get to appear twice
~*~
Monday was absolutely gorgeous, 80 degrees. I couldn't wait to get out, even just to go around the park. But first I had to bring a large torchiere lamp to donate to Goodwill. It was heavy, but not extraordinarily so. I was walking out to my car with it when I felt a sudden twinge in my back that almost made me double over. It hurt so much that it pretty much killed any bike plans. Stuck inside on possibly the last really nice day of the season (though who knows...fingers crossed for global warming); I was PISSED.
So I made the most of it by watching some movies:
( ::Clash of the Titans (2010):: )
That's it. This movie is just dead to me. Flashier effects to be sure, but shallow, nonsensical plot line. Give me back Harryhausen's photoshop job.
Second, ( ::Paranormal Activity 2:: )
The best thing I can say about this movie is I didn't pay to see it (thank you, torrents). And I want some of whatever
kavieshana was smoking when she said it was as enjoyable as the first (which I guess technically is true, though not necessarily a positive). Sorry, babe.