Day: July 8, 2025💾

A quarter mile from my office on the evening commute I lost pressure on my mountain bike rear tire. That rear tire is shot, I should replace it but it’s been good with the fix a flat. Aired it up a bit at one of those woke bike self service stations they have at all of the parks but never actually work properly. Races down to the local bus which I just barely caught. Got home and aired it back up fully.

It seems to be holding air fine 🚲 but the chain slipped into the lower front cog and was out of adjustment. I put on my nitrile gloves 🧤 which I don’t love ♥️ using as they’re disposable but that chain 🔗 grease is mad hard to get off my hands. That’s back in adjustment but ultimately I do need to replace the frayed front shift chain which is skipping. I’m kind of pissed it happened, it’s still a muggy day but actually less hot and humid then yesterday. I’m hoping to ride in tomorrow and Wednesday but that’d weather dependent. ☔ Friday after work I might do Schoharie.

Now I’m down at the Normans Kill West Preserve, 🍓 but unfortunately the blackberries aren’t out yet. They’re always such a treat. That and summer squash from the farm stands I really want. 🌽 Corn too but especially summer squash and zucchuni. Assuming the bike still has pressure when 8:15 rolls around I want to get some groceries 🛒 at Hannaford then ride home. If it’s flat, I’ll catch the bus home at 8:37 pm. Maybe it’s an excuse to walk down and get ice cream 🍦.

I scheduled my yearly physical appointment for the first week in September 😷 and I’m continuing to research LASIK but I’m thinking of calling 📞 to make an appointment later in the year. Too late to set up an Health Savings Account but whatever I’ll pay the taxes, it’s a good investment in my future. How many other things can you buy for around $5,000 that would provide you a life of good vision –  lasting for decades, basically your lifespan. 👀 I’m just so tired of irritated eyes and dealing with contact lens. I’d probably wait until later in the year just as I want to use up my contacts that have in reserve and are paid for already.