Friday, July 15, 2005
Day 18 - Rest day
Calgary, AB
What luxury – to be able to go to the bathroom in the middle of the night, and not have to walk outside, with a key, to do it! I did waken fairly early, though, thinking of all the things that had to be done. I got up about 7:30 and started answering emails, then went up for breakfast. Around 10:00 Joy suggested I should start calling bike places to see about boxing my old bike etc., which I did. Joy then led us to the best butcher shop in town, because Monique has been longing for a “really good steak”, after which she led us downtown. We dropped off the bike that is now being shipped to Orillia to get it boxed. Then we delivered our other bikes to another shop, where Joy had made an appointment for us, to get them “tuned up”. MEC was close by, so that became our next stop. By the time we finished having some late lunch, the bike was boxed, so we headed over to Greyhound, and arranged to have it sent home. I’m delighted that my old baby will be looked after; it’s been out in the elements for over a month now, and is sadly in need of some TLC. It was 5:30 by the time we got home, and we got out the laundry and the computers. It’s now 8:30, and I think it’s time I checked to see if any supper is being made yet (Joy and John have gone to their cottage, so we’re on our own).
Okay, it’s 10:30 p.m., and we’ve just finished supper. I’m exhausted, and the steak, while good, was far from “the best”! I guess we should have splurged and gone for the tenderloin. Meanwhile, I’m going to say goodnight. See you in the morning…
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Calgary, AB
What luxury – to be able to go to the bathroom in the middle of the night, and not have to walk outside, with a key, to do it! I did waken fairly early, though, thinking of all the things that had to be done. I got up about 7:30 and started answering emails, then went up for breakfast. Around 10:00 Joy suggested I should start calling bike places to see about boxing my old bike etc., which I did. Joy then led us to the best butcher shop in town, because Monique has been longing for a “really good steak”, after which she led us downtown. We dropped off the bike that is now being shipped to Orillia to get it boxed. Then we delivered our other bikes to another shop, where Joy had made an appointment for us, to get them “tuned up”. MEC was close by, so that became our next stop. By the time we finished having some late lunch, the bike was boxed, so we headed over to Greyhound, and arranged to have it sent home. I’m delighted that my old baby will be looked after; it’s been out in the elements for over a month now, and is sadly in need of some TLC. It was 5:30 by the time we got home, and we got out the laundry and the computers. It’s now 8:30, and I think it’s time I checked to see if any supper is being made yet (Joy and John have gone to their cottage, so we’re on our own).
Okay, it’s 10:30 p.m., and we’ve just finished supper. I’m exhausted, and the steak, while good, was far from “the best”! I guess we should have splurged and gone for the tenderloin. Meanwhile, I’m going to say goodnight. See you in the morning…
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posted by BikingBabe at 7:49 AM
1 Comments:
Hi Nynka,
Fabulous pictures. Well you have had most of the hills now till you get to Ontario. Staight and flat for a while. I am sure you will appreciate the change.
Weather here has been incredibly hot and humid but it will be very pleasant when you arrive at that Ontario border I am sure.
IT is so neat to be able to follow your trip this way. You will be speeding right along now.
See you soon. We are still planning for the 14th in Owen SOund and look forward to having you stay with us here. Bob is thinking he will join you riding for a bit too.
see you soon.
Cheering you all the way,
Marie
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