Susan Straley's Blog, page 10
July 12, 2019
Some Days are Like That
So last night, here I was, exhausted, comfortably sitting on a balcony overlooking the beach. Enjoying the sunset and sharing a picture on Facebook. When I noticed that it hurt to swallow.
A pain above my Adam's apple.
Before I left I had started getting some pains in my neck and I suspected it was from a tooth that had chipped while I was in the Netherlands. It was a back molar with a
A pain above my Adam's apple.
Before I left I had started getting some pains in my neck and I suspected it was from a tooth that had chipped while I was in the Netherlands. It was a back molar with a
July 11, 2019
Risk and Reward
I felt uneasy about not having a place set up for tonight to lay my head. I kept telling myself I had plenty of time to look and if all else fails I could pay for an expensive motel room.
I said goodbye to Peg, my Evergreen hostess in Largo. It was a nice stay, last night she drove me around to show me the area and then took me to the Regal Theater with huge lounge chairs. We saw "Yesterday".
I said goodbye to Peg, my Evergreen hostess in Largo. It was a nice stay, last night she drove me around to show me the area and then took me to the Regal Theater with huge lounge chairs. We saw "Yesterday".
July 10, 2019
Flying Florida to Wisconsin w Trke?
This morning I am up early and anxious to get going. Flipping through my head are all the things I need to do to get my bags and my trike ready for flight.
Let air out of the tires.
Remove and fasten my clip on shoes to the trike.
Shifters in down position.
Fasten flag to trike
Tie and bubble wrap so won’t snap.
Remove and dispose of my halt and the boat horn. No Arisols on the plane
Open the
Let air out of the tires.
Remove and fasten my clip on shoes to the trike.
Shifters in down position.
Fasten flag to trike
Tie and bubble wrap so won’t snap.
Remove and dispose of my halt and the boat horn. No Arisols on the plane
Open the
July 9, 2019
Talking with Strangers
I was up at 5:30. I stripped the bed and thought again how I need to bring my own sheet and pillow cases so thee sheets don't have to be washed after one use.
I left My hosts a card with a thank you note and was pedaling in the golden light of dawn.
Starkey Blvd has a trail next to it to Hwy 54. My host, Bruce, had explained to me last night where the new connector trail to the Pinellas trail
I left My hosts a card with a thank you note and was pedaling in the golden light of dawn.
Starkey Blvd has a trail next to it to Hwy 54. My host, Bruce, had explained to me last night where the new connector trail to the Pinellas trail
July 8, 2019
Inverness to New Port Richey Pedaling Slow
Geese. Trying to blog with my iPhone and iPad is not working.
I can't post pictures in the right order, the screen jumps around.
I was up at 4:00 with thunder and lightening. I thought I would have to start this tour in the rain, but the rain never hit me.
For you route geeks. I went Withlacoochee trail with a stop to feed the goats in Nobleton. I also mailed a book at the
I can't post pictures in the right order, the screen jumps around.
I was up at 4:00 with thunder and lightening. I thought I would have to start this tour in the rain, but the rain never hit me.
For you route geeks. I went Withlacoochee trail with a stop to feed the goats in Nobleton. I also mailed a book at the
July 6, 2019
Fear or Excitement
I learned years ago that fear and excitement can be the same physical reaction in the body. What really makes the difference is the label we put on those feelings.
The little bike tour I am about to do is nothing. I am riding my bike to the airport, flying to Wisconsin and riding my bike to my sister's house.
What is that compared to what women and men have done and are now doing around
The little bike tour I am about to do is nothing. I am riding my bike to the airport, flying to Wisconsin and riding my bike to my sister's house.
What is that compared to what women and men have done and are now doing around
July 2, 2019
Testing, Trying, Experiments
Sisters on the Fly
I loved it. I didn’t think I would, but I did.
I was first introduced to Sisters on the Fly (SOTF) by my friend Debra. She was dreaming of going with them camping.
Early this year I tried camping with friends.
The first try I camped in my van. It seemed like too much work. I was worried about my stuff at night being out in the rain. And during the day if
I loved it. I didn’t think I would, but I did.
I was first introduced to Sisters on the Fly (SOTF) by my friend Debra. She was dreaming of going with them camping.
Early this year I tried camping with friends.
The first try I camped in my van. It seemed like too much work. I was worried about my stuff at night being out in the rain. And during the day if
June 21, 2019
Regret - Useless? Painful
Yesterday I spoke to the Joy Club (Just Older Youths) at the First Baptist Church in Crystal River.
One of the audience members (Roger) asked what were my regrets. What would I have done differently while caring for George. And I froze. I couldn't think of a thing.
It is not that I don't have regrets it is that I don't let my mind go there. The shoulda coulda woulda would
One of the audience members (Roger) asked what were my regrets. What would I have done differently while caring for George. And I froze. I couldn't think of a thing.
It is not that I don't have regrets it is that I don't let my mind go there. The shoulda coulda woulda would
June 14, 2019
3-Day Free Kindle Blitz - And more Netherlands
It is Alzheimer's and Brain Health Awareness Month
Amazon is offering the Kindle with the Sunset Cover for
FREE
Only for three days.
Sunday, June 16 through June 18.
So think of all those friends who you think would benefit or enjoy Trippin' with us and send them this link. You are giving them the gift of awareness, knowledge, fun, and hours of reading pleasure.
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Amazon is offering the Kindle with the Sunset Cover for
FREE
Only for three days.
Sunday, June 16 through June 18.
So think of all those friends who you think would benefit or enjoy Trippin' with us and send them this link. You are giving them the gift of awareness, knowledge, fun, and hours of reading pleasure.
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June 7, 2019
Trippin' Netherlands, The Journey Continues
June 8, 2019
June is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month
I wear purple in honor of so many who have passed and so many who are living.
Grandma
Mom
Sister-in-law
Sweet George
Friends Karl, Herb, Bob, Peter
And Friends that are living with dementia now.
Alzheimer's Trippin' with George e-book is discounted in June. $2.99 until July 1.
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BOOK UPDATE!!
It really
June is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month
I wear purple in honor of so many who have passed and so many who are living.
Grandma
Mom
Sister-in-law
Sweet George
Friends Karl, Herb, Bob, Peter
And Friends that are living with dementia now.
Alzheimer's Trippin' with George e-book is discounted in June. $2.99 until July 1.
*************************
BOOK UPDATE!!
It really
