Day 182 – (AD 408) – Jim's Trek Part II – The Sequel – 21.8 Miles – Back in Florida on My Schwinn 150

Good Day,

Well this morning it was bloody cold. And for a youngish elder gent from the throes of the winters north of the 49th parallel, this is Florida and I'm not smiling cause there was no sunshine. Praise be that I have my Schwinn 150 to get my blood circulating and thawing.

This morning I completed 21.8 miles on my Schwinn 150. I have now completed 8,158.0 miles. On the first part of my journey or Trek I finished 4,257.1 miles and on my return journey, Part II, I have to date completed 3,900.9 miles. And I feel real good about myself.

And I am now back in the frigid north of Florida. At 1.7 miles of my 21.8 miles this morning I crossed the state line into Florida. This virtual land is now my land. It is about 438 miles remaining to arrive back at my home address in Tampa.

This morning I also reached my 38th Interlake(n)address goal point. My next goal is Interlaken Street in Pensacola, Florida.  Looks like this Interlaken Street weaves its route under the Interstate.

I am now located on West Main Street in Pensacola.

My blood sugar count, without any of my diabetes medication, this morning was 91.  My supper last night was Spicy Chicken with Peanuts, Sauteed Bok Choy and Mushrooms, Steamed Rice, and homemade Banana Cake with a strawberry sauce.  What can I say?  I love to cook and I love to eat.  Check out my Jim's Gotta Eat site.

Next stop my 39th Goal.

Be healthy and enjoy,

Jim

Day 181 – (AD 407) – Jim's Trek Part II – The Sequel – 21.9 Miles – My Schwinn 150

Good Day,

This cold and getting colder Florida morning I got on my Schwinn 150 and I cycled 21.9 miles. My total miles are now 8,138.9 miles.

On my virtual trip, Jim’s Trek, I am now located on AL-16 E/US-90 E/Old Spanish Trail just about Seminole, Alabama. I am just about at East Erin Pond Road. My next Interlake address goal is just about 20 miles away.

From today’s edition of The Boston Globe, Scientists discover a new, “Simpler way to make stem cells”

 “The result is ‘shocking,’ ‘astounding,’ ‘revolutionary,’ and ‘weird,’ said scientists not accustomed to using such exuberant words to describe new research findings. The finding has been officially reported only in mice, but human studies are underway. Researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital said that over the weekend they made what appears to be a human version of the stem cells, although further study and confirmation of that preliminary result is needed.”

“ ‘It’s just a wonderful result; it’s almost like alchemy,’ said Douglas Melton, co-director of the Harvard Stem Cell Institute, who was not involved in the research published Wednesday in the journal Nature. ‘It says one has found a way to reveal the hidden potential of cells with a relatively straightforward method.’ ”

Not that I am concerned, but just think of what may come next.

And my blood sugar count was up from 98 yesterday to 108 this morning. The cause – A 20-ounce glass of Crangrape juice followed by one full can of Canada Dry Ginger Ale. I had a sugar craving last night.


And Breaking Bad finishes Season 2. I do like the teasers throughout the season. Now I now that I was now going stir-crazy.

Back to creating.

Be healthy and enjoy your flock of turkeys,

Jim

Day 180 – (AD 406) – Jim's Trek Part II – The Sequel – 21.7 Miles – Still in Alabama on My Schwinn 150

Good Day,

Well this morning I cycled another 21.7 miles on my Schwinn 150, and I completed another 100 sit-ups. And I have now surpassed the 8,100 mile mark, my total 8,117.0 miles.

Today I am headed east on Hwy 90 E/AL-16 E/US-90 E. I am still in Alabama and I have about 41 more miles to get to my next Interlake address goal. And tomorrow, well I think I will be crossing over into Florida. Yeah!

Now this is attention-grabbing and a wee bit thought-provoking. Should I celebrate Data Privacy Day? Or should I just skip that and enjoy Blueberry Pancake Day? I think that I do like blueberries better than I like data. Hard choice.

Okay, okay, I think I asked for some more interest to the storyline in Breaking Bad, and I think I got three. Two are about possible deals and the third is about a relationship. This should prove interesting.

Question – Am I imagining it or are there just an increasing number of references to AA or similar type meetings in TV and movie scripts?

Well our two Ladies, BW 1950 and BW 2010, the quilts and wall hanging are packed and ready to be shipped. Shortly I will be updating and providing details on our site Quilts SB. Quilting continues on Tampa Kaleidoscope. It should be off our Longarm by this coming weekend. Our A-New afghan/throw is continuing to grow as I continue to add rows of a combination of Fan and V-Stitch.

Be healthy and enjoy your flock of turkeys,

Jim

Day 179 – (AD 405) – Jim's Trek Part II – The Sequel – 21.5 Miles – Mobile, Alabama on My Schwinn 150

Good Day,

Another late day getting to my Schwinn 150. Few appointments and errands to run this morning. And I could easily lie and just write that I cycled and did my stint of exercise…but this exercise and cycling is for me. It is for no one else. I cycled 21.5 miles this afternoon. I have now cycled 8,095.3 miles since December 2, 2012. And yes I am keeping track.

Just like my writing of this Jim’s Trek. This is my journal. I am writing it to keep me going. You want to read it, that’s up to you. You don’t want to read it. Don’t. You know where your button is on your keyboard. You know where trash bin is on your Smart phone. This is my Trek. Period.

On the route, and per Google Maps, I am in Alabama on Government Boulevard just in the city limits of Mobile.

Another orchid is blooming. I think I remember this type of blossom on some corsage some time ago.

I’m trying to understand something. Why do the some of the current car commercials on TV highlight Pandora, Bluetooth, and the glove compartment of the advertised car? What the hell do any of these three things have to do with safe-driving, fuel economy, or just the positive features, if any, of the thing that should be working on the roads? I’m just asking.

And what exactly will the wording be on the November Florida ballot regarding medical marijuana? That is the question. Yes I signed the petition.

My viewing pleasure while I cycle is still Breaking Bad. I am currently in Season Two. It looks like am now at a point in the series where something has to happen to keep the plot line going. Something’s got to happen soon or I’m going to lose interest.

Be healthy and enjoy your flock of turkeys,

Jim

Day 178 – (AD 404) – Jim's Trek Part II – The Sequel – 20.6 Miles – Grand Bay, Alabama on My Schwinn 150

Good Day,

At 4:30 pm I finished my daily cycling on my Schwinn 150. I cycled 20.6 miles and my total to date is 8,073.8. Yes I am late.

I accompanied son and grandson this morning to visit Elmo at Busch Gardens. We think we may have walked about 5 miles, give or take.

And this early evening I cycled across the state line from Mississippi to Alabama. I am located on Government Boulevard and the Spanish Trail in Grand Bay. I am only 85 miles from my next Interlake address goal.

Supper tonight was boiled potatoes and steamed crab legs.

I am exhausted. Good night.

Be healthy and enjoy your flock of turkeys,

Jim