Skip to main content

Bikes and Birthdays

Yesterday was the kickoff of the birthday weekend.  We went to Genji's, it was a lot of fun.  We had a full table.  The cook was great!
 
This morning I woke up and started working on laundry and then headed for the bike shop.  My goal was to finish the Fat Bike.
 
The Green Machine was pretty much stripped down.
 
Donor bike! Which will be JJ's.
 
I moved over the 1x10 and the brakes from the Access.  I got everything together only to find the chain was not long enough.  So I will have to pick up a new chain for the bike.
 
Finished product with short chain.
 
I will take better pictures when I get the new chain on.  Will give full details on the build at that time also.  Next week will get the bike out on the road when I have the new chain.
 
Tonight Michelle and I are going to a wedding.  We gave JJ a UNO gift card and some cash so he can take Kayla on a date.  Brendan is going to a friends house.  Tomorrow will be the celebration with mom at Backwood's, cake and ice cream at our house.
 
 

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Mother's Day Part II

On Sunday we celebrated Mother's Day at Church followed by a buffet at the Whistle Stop in Clio.  It was a very good meal and fun for all.   The Bauer's     The Garcia's   The Cody's minus Tyler   Then we celebrated at our house with Michelle's family in the evening with another big feast.    Help Yourselves!   A good time was had by all and one of the best Mother's Day celebrations yet.  Happy Mother's Day, we love you all! 
Post a Comment
Read more

End of Summer

The Best Time to Bike! On Saturday I traveled with Raymond to the Bear Claw Epic.  This was the second annual race and the second time up there for Raymond and I.  We got there with plenty of time to spare and got ready to go. Farley ready to go. I registered for Beginner Fat Bike or at least I thought so?  I felt pretty good and knowing that I only had one lap to do I went all out.  I passed several riders through the race and felt I did pretty good.  This course has a lot of climbing and rewards you with some nice downhills. After I finished my race I put on a fresh shirt and went out on the course with the camera and my new lens.  I took over 400 pictures and headed back to the start finish after Raymond finished his race. Raymond on his second lap. And the final climb. The beginner awards were going on and they announced my name as first place for Beginner Men 50-59.  I was surprised, but did not protest.  Aft...
Post a Comment
Read more

January 27, 2012

It has been a while since an update and the common cold has been working its way through the family.  Michelle and the boys have got the worst of it so far.  It has slowed me down but has not put me down.  Hopefully it won't get me completely.  It did cause Michelle to miss 2 days of work and I missed one.  We both missed Financial Peace University last night, we will have to watch the video.  It has caused me to miss some training. However, I did manage to get on the trainer 2 days this week and hopefully again tomorrow. Dad had a procedure today and all was well.  Had to get up early and pick him up.  He had the procedure at Covenant so I was able to work for a while when he was in.  We went out to lunch afterwards and then had a good visit with him and mom. This winter continues to be mild as we again are having above normal temperatures.  We had snow last night and most of it melted today.  They are call...
Post a Comment
Read more