Nov 2023

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Kansas 

Point Of Know Return 1977

NUMBERS:

Definitely the best posted numbers for the year of 2023. But absolutely nothing to be all fired up about. Finally tipped the 400 mile mark on the bike for the month but again, not all that proud of these numbers. They are what they are. Yikes

Hours - 46

Milage -  404mi / 650km

PR's - 1

And 25 activities for a 31 day month. So now you understand what I am referring to and why I am clearly not bragging about my month of October. If we continue with these Colorado Bluebird Days, maybe I will brag about November's accomplishments. MAYBE 

UNSUBSCRIBE:

Somehow I have lost the ability to communicate with my fellow humans. Not sure exactly how this has happened but it is such a bummer and so flipping frustrating. Folks of today's world have zero utility of the lengths we made when using an old typewriter back in the nineteen hundreds. Or grasp no concept as to the satisfying sounds of that high speed ball stamping impressions upon those fibers of a single sheet paper. How much time we spent writing an outline before taking our creation to the machine of keys. There is no satisfaction via texting , no accountability , and problem solving is a thing of the past. Map Reading??? 

Now I have spend hard earn dollars over the past few decades enrolling into Personal Growth Seminars / Classes. I totally take pride with respectfully hearing others sides to the story. I have tried my best to accommodate others feelings. When I text someone, I purposely reread my thoughts before sending. And yet my message is lost in the dang Matrix all the time. I just struggle with comprehensively understanding their side after I detailed my simple plan. Makes me wonder why I even try or why did I even bother including them at all. 

Ok. Example Time. I sent out a text to my friend with times , details , etc and they replied with ... Sounds Good, Just Text Me The Day Before And Let Me Know. Another example??? I have an office mate that only works on Fridays. I sent them a text explaining how I have a vision for rearranging the office. I went on to say that I do not intend on throwing them a curve and let us mull over these intentions. Are they OK with me even doing this?? As in, do they have a client in a wheelchair or other special needs so maybe I should not move the furniture. I sh*T you not, they sent "So you changed the office around?" and added that stupid A$$ thinking emoji yellow face guy. Again, I only sent a text asking for their input and how I wanted to cross pollinate ideas. And you all have seen this with people you currently text with. The best yet, while discussing this particular subject matter at luncheon with a friend, they stone faced told me that I always send too much information to them when I text. They said," Just stick with Ok's and U Bet and don't add in all that additional nonsense." WTF 

FRIDAY:

Rock Toe Ber hosted the last official Friday Night Bike Night of 2023. We gathered the troops once again and with bellies full we rolled out towards downtown in true Halloween fashion of course. YES 

The Dude & I made note regarding how little of a turn out there was for the last ride. However, almost everyone dressed up and bike lights were at an all time premium. We conscientiously enjoyed catching up with the regulars before we took to the streets. 

We started with the usual loop down Main Street and it was at that time I realized how many riders were in tow. By the time we turned north onto 10th street, bike lights shined all the way back to 7th and Main. We later heard that 146 bikes participated for the Grand Final. OH BABY 

I met up with a number of couples that just heard of the weekly event and another couple that just recently moved into town. Not a single rider talked shop , not a single person said something negative , and I was completely floored when we circled CMU's campus with all the bikes dressed in lights. Totally Righteous 

Of course The Dude & I were nowhere near being done with the evening. So onto more shenanigans under an almost full moon there was. We made a many of trips on Main Street!! We circle all of downtown multiple times and I thankfully packed the entire 12 pack into the cooler beforehand. I love riding through the fallen Autumn Colored Leaves in the street. I throughly enjoy riding with ground of friends while laughing like school children. Life just seems to be a better place with a bicycle seat between your legs. 

Both the photo above and below were incapsulating of my Friday Night perspective. For some reason, couldn't explain then or now, The Avalon Theater caught my third eye. Both of these photos captured some sort of Avalon Theater Vibes. After all , it is just a simple brick building but I was consumed by it for some unexplained Halloween reason. 

HALLOWEEN:

My favorite holiday of the year, you're already accustom to this notion. I received a text from Helen on Sunday evening asking me if I wanted to dress up as Ken & Barbie and I immediately was on the Phuc No fence. This does not appeal to me what so ever. But I am always happy to add a slight twist to the situation. Right 

Helen explained to me that she would be going as Barbie and that I could easily dress up as a Ken Doll. So low and behold, I blew their minds with an Electrocuted Ken character. And Yes, I stayed in character all morning which included the Barbie Doll Hand Positions. My props include an electrical outlet with two paperclips inserted , wire snips , loose wires around my neck , hot wire tester , and I even wore my shorts that have been eaten up by the liquid chlorine for that extra zapped attributes. Asking members if they needed a celling fan installed , how I could rewire their 110v to a 220v , and shouted "Stay Electrified" to everyone as they departed the primacies. Phuc Yes 

The evening then switched over to adults running a muck around the town of Fruita Colorado. I resurrected my old 1990's Hill Billy Rotten Teeth and dressed up as Vince the Vampire. My chaotic catch phrase ,"I need your blood." and then smiled with those rotten nasty teeth. Yes, that one tooth is "gold" plated. Outstanding 

The Dude rocked a Battle Axe Warrior outfit, Kalinderrrrrrs rolled with a Fortune Teller objective , and then there was my Happy A$$. Just after this photo, while scratching my wig, previewing this photo, discovered that I was still wearing Iris' tiara. Almost pissed my pants laughing. And what really cracks me up was how the three of us wore capes that night!! SERENDIPITOUS

Now here is a little tasty treat for ya. Our tribe was marauding around the "go-to" stand by neighborhood when we reached a corner home all decked out in Halloween purple lights. The husband was dressed as a clown and the wife was recording cute little trick or treaters with her massive iPad. As The Dude & I slinked our way to the door while on her video, the wife shouts out," I remember you guy from last year!!" Made Our Whole Night 

RESILIENCE:

I am really trying here my friends but it has been a rough damn few months with the Grim Reaper appearing again. 

 We lost Old Jim and his service was the day before Halloween. Man, it was a heart wrencher when the video ran showcasing his life in photographs. Those old style grainy Black and White photos kill me. You know, the white boarders and somewhere there is a dog in the shot. Plus, seeing him gracefully age and then his own kids and then grandkids and then those holiday photos with him sitting on the couch. You all have witness these "good bye" montages. SUCKS 

GOALS:

1. Slow It All Down
2. Change Of Pace
3. Reflect
4. Discover Peace In Insignificant Moments 
5. Embrace Simple Pleasures
6. Replacing Chaos With Contentment 
7. Have The Attitude With Gratitude 
8. Focus On What Actually Matters 
9. Ride When I Can
10. Stock Up On Booze As Turkey Day Is Almost Here 

Hopefully you all experienced an astonishing October and I send you all the best vibes during this glorious month of November. You all deserve it to the fullest. 

Cheers