… but oh the joy!
Sunday rides used to be 200 miles long. These days, I’m just grateful to ride down the road and along the river!
I’m quite sure that my bike misses me as I much as I miss it!
Think those mirrors need a bit of a clean?
Yeah, but if I have any time at all, I’m going to spend it riding, not cleaning 🙂
Life on the Bike and other Fab Things 
Ha! Smart move on the riding, Laurie. Just consider the dirt a protective coating for your bike. 😉
and that is exactly what I will do!
I love that! Protective coating. ha ha ha!!
That first photo took my breath away. What a lovely blend of bike and nature, sunshine and the outdoors. Lovely. Cleaning is so overrated! ;-0
Thank you, Alys, for helping me to justify my cleaning (or lack there of!).
I’m always happy to help. 😉
They’ll only get dirty again anyway! Just enjoy the ride!
Lynn, that is so true! Usually when I do clean and wax it, I end up riding in the rain 🙂
Everything looks all bright and shiny and clean in the first photo. That’ll do for me! 😀
Thank you, Pauline! xoxo
Love your photography, LB, but that headlamp shot is striking.
Thanks Jim! The first one was definitely the best, I agree!
I agree with Alys, “cleaning is so overrated” Laurie 🙂 Great shots.
Thanks Joe!
I don’t have many more miles than that TOTAL so far this year!!! The rains and other obligations has just not worked well with the riding…….ugh!!!!!!!
Darn!! Hopefully you’ll get to ride soon, Doreen!
You go, girl! What a beautiful red bike you have. And yes, cleaning is soooo overrated! Especially when the river beckons.
Thank you for the complement about my bike. The one that was wrecked was a matte black, and I loved it, too. But I replaced it with this gorgeous red one and I love it!
A neglected bike is a neglected self.
You could not be more right, John!
When I decided to run for office, I told them that getting on the bike at least once a week was a requirement! I’ve been getting on the bike, but not near enough!
I love these photos…dust and all! wise choice, your bike needs attention not dusting ;0) xo Johanna
Thank you, Johanna! I appreciate the support 🙂
Only thirty? Better than zero! Glad you are taking time to do the things you love, Laurie.
Exactly! Much better than zero!
At least you still get out there and enjoy the free time 🙂
Yes, Klaudia, I am doing my best to enjoy the little bit of free time I get during this campaign. Thank you!
Nothing like a blast to blow out the cobwebs eh?
You get it!! Even short rides are better than nothing!
Tell me about it 😦
Good choice 😉
Thanks for the support and encouragement 🙂
I might have to stop reading your posts. I’m starting to get the urge to buy a motorcycle 😉
Do it! I’ll come ride with you!! (well … after the campaign:-))
LOL! I’m pretty sure my husband would think I’ve finally lost my mind completely 😉
Better to have ridden a short way than never to to have ridden at all! You’ve given up a lot for this campaign . . .
Kerry, you are so right. A few miles is better than none … 4 months to go!
How wonderful to catch reflected glimpses of you, Laurie 🙂 So glad you were able to get out (even if only for a bit) AND put your magical camera to work! As for the cleaning? Hey, if it rides just fine, who needs it! It’s just going to get dirty again 😉 Keep enjoying these moments, my bike-riding, campaign-running friend!!
I’m in catch up mode this morning with my Java at hand. Only you could make a headlamp look so purty. The red of your ride against the green of mother nature really pops. I wish for you more time to do what you love but I’m in awe of the sacrifices you’re making for the better of your community LB. Absence makes the heart grow fonder does it not? xo K
I am right there with you, Boomdee. Catching up (it’s evening, so it’s a little chilled Chardonnay instead of Java, but whatevs…). I am in awe of this Laurie-powerhouse too. Kind of makes me feel honored to be here with her and her friends.
Laurie is a little stick of dynamite, LOL and an adorable one at that.
You two have both left such fun, supportive messages on various posts! Thank you / love you, too!