I DIDN'T Ride My Bike Today, Cuzz....

Well.
I have 3 weeks off,
But.

I'm taking refuge in a hotel suite nearby in Arcadia, since our plumbing incident now means removal of all flooring in our little house....

All our belongings are being moved into a storage container because asbestos...

Sooo, taking at least this week off from riding, maybe Saturday I'll go grab the bike from the shed while the kids naps....

Or just wait a week until things settle and we move back in
 
Because I payed Nurse Ratched. Apparently our favorite family holiday activity is having surgeries. Shoulder surgery for Mrs Gravy today. Relatively tame, as far as surgeries go, and she should be fully back up to speed in a couple months. I lit up when I saw her new socks (@mountaingirl sara 's faves), so I broke mine out to make the most of the occasion. Lemonade, and stuff.

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Because I payed Nurse Ratched. Apparently our favorite family holiday activity is having surgeries. Shoulder surgery for Mrs Gravy today. Relatively tame, as far as surgeries go, and she should be fully back up to speed in a couple months. I lit up when I saw her new socks (@mountaingirl sara 's faves), so I broke mine out to make the most of the occasion. Lemonade, and stuff.

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I should send you all of my lovely surgery socks :Roflmao Oh wait..I trashed them, all three pairs.:whistling:
Sorry to hear about the surgery, was Mrs Gravy injured?
Either way, downtime sucks:(
 
mountaingirl sara said:
I should send you all of my lovely surgery socks :Roflmao Oh wait..I trashed them, all three pairs.:whistling:
Sorry to hear about the surgery, was Mrs Gravy injured?
Either way, downtime sucks:(
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Trashed them? Heresy! Kim had developed interscapular nerve impingement. We've been chasing a diagnosis for a while, and originally thought it was thoracic outlet syndrome, but finally got to the bottom of it. It's quite rare, apparently. Surgery basically just snips the tendon that's compressing the nerve, as that tendon is apparently something we've evolved to not really use, so recovery isn't too bad. Mainly just recovering from the incision, and PT to rebuild the atrophied muscle that wasn't getting any juice.
 
buggravy said:
Trashed them? Heresy! Kim had developed interscapular nerve impingement. We've been chasing a diagnosis for a while, and originally thought it was thoracic outlet syndrome, but finally got to the bottom of it. It's quite rare, apparently. Surgery basically just snips the tendon that's compressing the nerve, as that tendon is apparently something we've evolved to not really use, so recovery isn't too bad. Mainly just recovering from the incision, and PT to rebuild the atrophied muscle that wasn't getting any juice.
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That’s so interesting, I hope she heals fully and quickly!
I’ve had quite a few yoga students with shoulder impingement issues, seems to be pretty painful!
 
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Trashed them? Heresy! Kim had developed interscapular nerve impingement. We've been chasing a diagnosis for a while, and originally thought it was thoracic outlet syndrome, but finally got to the bottom of it. It's quite rare, apparently. Surgery basically just snips the tendon that's compressing the nerve, as that tendon is apparently something we've evolved to not really use, so recovery isn't too bad. Mainly just recovering from the incision, and PT to rebuild the atrophied muscle that wasn't getting any juice.
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Mrs. Gravy’s brachiating days of swinging from trees are over.
 
Planned on riding after work today but when I went to move my 4Runner this morning it barely turned over. I did have to jump it a few weeks ago and it was on my to do list but after the almost non-start I didn’t want to chance it anymore.

Just went to Costco and picked up a $90 Interstate which replaced a red top Optima. The OEM Panasonic battery lasted 6 years, the Optima gave up after 4 years. If this new one lasts even 3 years it will be worth the price.

The trip to Costco took longer than the battery swap. At least I only had to go into the tire/auto section so I was in and out in a few minutes.
 
I didn't ride my bike today... because the trails have been closed for the last 7 days due to wet conditions!!

So I "road" my bike on Monday for 19 miles in and around the park, and today I went for a 5.5 mile trail run through the park with my dog, Dash. Have to admit, the trails were kinda spongy, with wet leaves and slippery roots, but we're not talking Blackstar "consume your bike" kind of mud.

Seems like the peeps in NC don't like getting mud on their jerseys :)
 
I did not ride today. We had originally planned to climb Goat Mountain but the wind picked up today and the wind chill factor made it uncomfortable to be out in. So, we headed downhill into Morongo Valley and did a short walking tour through Big Morongo Preserve. Windy down there too but at least 15 degrees warmer. We did the standard loop and then enjoyed a pack lunch we brought. Wind is supposed to drop off tonight so Goat Mountain tomorrow.
 
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I haven't ridden in over a year.

Well, not since 2020 anyway. I told you the start of 2021 was going to make us long for 2020. It's only just begun, I'm afraid.

I've been tied up with COVID stuff, school stuff and a case of mistaken identity and social media gaslighting that could cost me a great deal.

Maybe tomorrow.
 
herzalot said:
I haven't ridden in over a year.

Well, not since 2020 anyway. I told you the start of 2021 was going to make us long for 2020. It's only just begun, I'm afraid.

I've been tied up with COVID stuff, school stuff and a case of mistaken identity and social media gaslighting that could cost me a great deal.

Maybe tomorrow.
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Yikes. I won't ask, but good healing(?) and protective vibes sent to you and yours.
 
herzalot said:
I haven't ridden in over a year.

Well, not since 2020 anyway. I told you the start of 2021 was going to make us long for 2020. It's only just begun, I'm afraid.

I've been tied up with COVID stuff, school stuff and a case of mistaken identity and social media gaslighting that could cost me a great deal.

Maybe tomorrow.
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I’m not so sure I like this post but I’m pulling for a good ride for you. Sounds like you might need it...
 
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COVID tests were all negative, so we have that going for us. Which is nice... :thumbsup:

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We’ve been on coronacation too...the one household member who tested positive just completed two fever free days, and is released from isolation tomorrow. The rest of us are sitting here waiting to see if we get sick.

this was the wrong week to have nothing to do except read the newspaper :poop:.

the CDC says we could conceivably test out by next Wednesday, work is paying me to not come back until the 24th. So I think a negative test means remedial bike time...gonna go wash my hands again.
 
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We’ve been on coronacation too...the one household member who tested positive just completed two fever free days, and is released from isolation tomorrow. The rest of us are sitting here waiting to see if we get sick.

this was the wrong week to have nothing to do except read the newspaper :poop:.

the CDC says we could conceivably test out by next Wednesday, work is paying me to not come back until the 24th. So I think a negative test means remedial bike time...gonna go wash my hands again.
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Ooof. Sorry to hear. Best wishes to stay symptom free and for the one CO+ member to return quickly to complete health!
 
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Ooof. Sorry to hear. Best wishes to stay symptom free and for the one CO+ member to return quickly to complete health!
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Fever never topped 100.5. The daughter is the youngest and fittest among us, and she returns to college full of antibodies. We were worried about her maybe getting sick and having to isolate 250 miles from home, and now that’s not an issue. So I’m thankful it happened the way it did, if it had to happen at all.

My covid-nurse sister in law has been driving home the need to megadose vitamins D and C, so my down time has basically been a lot of tanning and picking citrus off the trees. I feel pretty fortunate to get to quarantine in OC.

Best wishes for the social media cleanup. I thought of a joke but you might not find it funny and it might have gotten me banned...so we'll just leave it at that.
 
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