Nonsense: Merlin

For the longest time I have desired the company of a pet. An animal friend to keep me company in my cold and lonely barracks room. Most often I favor the cat. Cats are interestingly intelligent creatures and I want one. Naturally, in the eyes of the Army this feat of ownership of a cat is not possible while living in the barracks. So, as a substitute I am planning to acquire a goldfish. His name is Merlin. Merlin doesn't know that his name is Merlin, but I know it to be true. We haven't met yet either, but I know that Merlin will be a magical goldfish. I say magical, because if my big brother, the Army, doesn't see fit for me to own a fish then, Merlin can cast a spell upon himself and his fish bowl and disappear to the bowels of my closet until it is safe to re-emerge unscathed and unafraid.

Merlin.

Last weekend the trip to Perry, GA was cancelled. I stayed in Disgusta and stayed in the saddle. On Saturday I met with the Warehouse morning ride and we spun 22 miles at a slower than medium pace who's average mile per hour I didn't even make note of. I got up extremely early on Sunday morning to link up with Nate and a new biking friend, Kyle, for and early morning hammer. I had prepared myself for a 50 mile ride as directed by Nate, but we ended up riding a mere 35 miles. BUT, at the end of the ride Nate let me borrow his beautiful fixie for an approximated 12 mile ride. Riding fixed on the road gives me the same satisfaction that I get when I ride my single speed on the trail. Needless to say, I can't wait to own my own.

This Thursday I have a 24 hour duty. Usually, I would not look forward to this duty, but I have my reasons for looking forward to this one in particular. I am almost one year's time behind the publishing of my Mountain Bike Adventure in Colorado, an event that took place in July of 2006. In that 24 hours of zoning out, I plan to glue my fingers to the keys of my laptop until I have accomplished the task of writing of epic riding.

It will be done, pictures and all. See you then.