Hotter than hell

Wow, has it been hot. I really wanted to ride this past weekend, but I couldn't go out in that 100 degree weather. I feel strongly about wearing all my gear when I ride, and I just can't handle it when it's that hot. Today it's cloudy and looks stormy out; maybe we'll get a cold front and things will cool down. I hope so! I'm heading to Portland in a couple of weeks, and I won't be able to ride for two whole weeks. :-)

We went to the Greeley Arts Picnic Saturday, not to check out the art and crafts, but to listen to the live music. One of our favorite local bands, Halden Wofford and the Hi-Beams, was playing. We got there about 1:30 and stayed until 4:00 or so. Even though we sat in the shade and drank water the whole time, when we got home I developed a bad headache. I just don't do well with heat anymore. It was worth it, though. We had a good time and got to hear a couple of really good bands.

I'm looking forward to the trip to Portland. I haven't seen Christopher since last spring! That's WAY too long. I really miss that kid. He's coming home with me, so I'll get to have a whole month with him. That will be SO nice. Christopher is getting his first tattoo while I'm there. He's been wanting one for years. I'll get to watch the whole thing, which should be interesting. I've never even been in a tattoo parlor.

I'm also hoping to meet up with some friends while I'm in Oregon. I'll be meeting with some local clients, too, and maybe even making a trip up to Seattle to the unhallowed halls of Microsoft. We'll see...