Lady of the Lake and More Lucky Rides

Not much has happened, certainly nothing to really write about, but I have been very fortunate to get some amazing skies that make tremendous backdrops for bicycle photos, including these shots of La Cangura beside a little pond near the Tama River, which evoked an image of the Lady of the Lake from the Arthurian legend (at least for me).

Futile attempts to revive the fertilizer-burned lawn have caused greater frustration.

And so has taking care of the bird, which is going through a hormonal stage.

Of course, my boss at work is somewhat similar, so I never know which person I am going to have to deal with on any given day.

Of course, that puts me in my own shitty mood, too. Luckily, we’re busy, so I can throw myself at work instead of hurling anger and abuse at others.

Lunchtime Ride Along the Tama River

Morning Ride Along the Tama River

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