Tuesday, December 16, 2025

Getting Away With Stuff...

 

Now what did you do, Jim?

Really?  That's where you go, right of the bat?  This isn't about me.  It's about...


 Yeah, Murphy.  Look at that sweet face.  He can be a little shit, then turn on that sweet stuff, and... all is forgiven.  Probably not even forgiven - he just gets away with it.

What?  Yeah, I am a bit jealous of that charm.  When I try that routine, there is no over-looking or forgiveness.  I used to be able to pull that off, but "boyish charm" is a long ways back in the rearview mirror. 

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We spent a good portion of the day waiting for the rain gutter guys... "between 11:00 am and 3:00 pm."  They showed up just before 2:00.  This crew was sealing up a couple leaks from the original install.  We'll give it a couple days, then do a "rain test" with a hose, 'cause there isn't any precip in the forecast until Christmas Day... and that's only 20% chance at this point.

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Bike Stuff...

I did get out for a ride this afternoon, after the rain gutter guys left.  I am enjoying the Lectric; kinda similar to the Trail Viper, but some new tech.  I'm still learning.

When I got back from my ride, Joan was working on her Trail Viper, getting it all set up for her and refreshing some things.  The last few years, she hasn't ridden much, so I have alternated between the two bikes, to keep the wear somewhat even.

She isn't interested in a different bike, so she is making this one hers and using some bits from the other bike to get the best of each on her bike.

And I have been getting this Lectric set up for the way I will use it...


 I've labeled what's what on the handlebars in that image above.  Once back from my ride, I added the RAM Mount to hold a camera or drone controller; moved the phone holder; added the bell - this bike is much quieter than the Trail Vipers, so it is good to let people know you are coming up behind them.  The other stuff was there.  Well, I added the bottle holder and the lock mount (under the frame, so it doesn't show in the photo) as part of getting the bike set up.

 

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