The Brunch Ride Gone To The Dogs

Very happy to have returned to the almost daily (at least for now) routine of the Weekday Brunch Ride. Two to three hours of saddle time squeezed in the mid morning brunch time hours. At the time when take out lunch menus are being passed around most offices, I sneak out from the glow of my Mac screen to get my cheeks in the saddle. I love it! Sure there are the drawbacks- Not working during the day means I have to do more at night on many occasions, and there is that whole "not getting a real pay check" thing. But once my cheeks hit the saddle those issues are quickly forgotten.

Temps got into the low fitties today, but during "brunch" they were still hovering in the low 40s. NOT complaining by any means. I was stoked to be in the sun, and see the snow melting. Plus I was plenty warm. At times I thought I would get too warm, but in the end, I was layered just perfectly. Had I got a later start, kneed warmers and a vest may have been good enough. Maybe tomorrow.

I feel so doggone.

I continue to have a love hate relationship with the dogs of WPA. I don't own a dog, but I sort of dig dogs. I don't dig dogs that aren't on leashes and chase me. And I DEFIANTLY do not dig BIG F*CKING BALL SWINGING GIANT TOOTHED GERMAN SHEPPARD'S that come out into the road and nip me in the ass cheek whilst their owner goes about his business with a chain saw as I stand in the middle of the road yelling "GET BACK!" And planning my course of action if the dog bights again, or ACTUALLY latches on to me. Best part was there were "Beware of Dog" signs up all along the fence. But there was NO "Beware of Dog, Because We Don't Have Him On A Leash and We're Not Watching to Make Sure He Doesn't Maul Somebody" sign.

After a minute of standing frozen in the road yelling, at the dog (it didn't really listen), and the owner just cutting away with the chain saw I was finally able to creep away. After I got about 15 yards up the road I looked back and saw a woman in her night gown out on the porch telling "Lady" or whatever the hell it's name was to get back. Yeah, better late than never chicky.

I didn't bother going back or mentioning that it nipped at my ass. I figured it didn't break the skin. I had Wifey take a look at it, and it turns out it did break skin. So she applied some medicine too it etc., As she applied the goods, I casually mentioned that "some people call this foreplay." With that she picked scab and poured some antibacterial medicine to it.

At least it was a kept dog and not some hobo mongrel. Plus like they say "A dogs mouth is cleaner than a human." I suppose as long as it didn't just get done sniffing a fresh toby or licking it's own nugget region I'll be fine. LOL!

Dispyte the ass nip from the dog, it was a great ride. Temp keep getting better, and I loving having my routine back. Dare I say my "identity" back! I kept the ride on the short side at 2:10, but I KNEW I had some thing to get done as soon as I got back...

First box of 'zines came at 1:15 and were out the door by 2:15. Next box should be here tomorrow. The mag is also currently available at MagCloud.com on the cheap during their Spring Sale. Only $9 until March 21st!! Keep in mind mags ordered from MagCloud will NOT come with a digital copy and stickers as the ones on the XXC site do. But it IS cheap(er) until 3.10!

OK, time to rest up for tomorrows brunch feast.

Later.