Day 188 – (AD 415) – Jim's Trek Part II – The Sequel – 22.2 Miles – My Way Home on My Schwinn 150

Good Day,

This morning I cycled another 22.2 miles on my Schwinn 150. I am now 9.5 miles shy of 8,300 miles, 8,290.5. I am still amazed as the miles have added up…and my Schwinn 150 just keeps humming along. No problems, just doing my cycling.

Today I am located on Moss Hill Road, and yes I am still in Florida. I am just about between Horselot Pond and Bear Hammock Lakes. I am headed south towards Spanish Lakes Drive. I now have about 313 more miles left to get to my 39th Interlake address goal point.

I am sure that their school teachers may be cringing at the possible thought that these walking dullards – Ted Cruz, Donald Trump, Michelle Bachmann, Rick Santorum, Paul Ryan, et al are congregating at the 2014 Republican Leadership Conference. Yes, they all appear to have a way of creating a decent financial base…but the problem may be the sheep that just follow.

Here’s my thought. There is a myth that humans use only about 10% of the brain. The 10% is about the size of a sheep’s brain. Sheep have responded well to clicker training. I would tender a thought that the above-mentioned have learned how to use the clicker…well.

Question – Has social media truly become an extension of oneself to others or is it truly a vehicle of just looking in the mirror? I know that it is now a quick and easy way for the transferring of paper to a focused electronic medium. But in truth what does one call social media interaction when it appears that it is a blatant form of narcissism?

Okay so much for my mind today. Last night’s supper was good and in for a definite repeat. Montreal Garlic Ribs, Hassleback Potatoes, and a Salad. My blood sugar points jumped to 101. Must have been the spoon of sauce I ate; brown sugar, Soya sauce, water, garlic, and dry mustard. Each of The Pack were licking the air for some time due to the dollop for each from my finger.


This morning’s companion, Breaking Bad appears to be flexing itself and adding some other and more twists to the current plot lines. As long as there are no commercial breaks I can keep a smooth rhythm while I cycle on my Schwinn 150.


And watching Suits last night I got an idea. Maybe a quilt? Maybe a wall hanging? The wheels of my 20% are clicking.

Be healthy and enjoy, Jim

Day 187 – (AD 413) – Jim's Trek Part II – The Sequel – 22.1 Miles – Follow the Florida Brick Road on My Schwinn 150

Good Day,

At 12:45 am this early morning, just before I decided to go to bed, I set outside with The Pack for their final walk. The fog was thick and the saturated trees were dripping on us that I and each of the mini-canines were confused. No rain, just dripping leaves.

I had not seen fog as thick, especially in Tampa, since I was on the road to Grand Manan, New Brunswick sometime back in 1971. That was the time when a young buck deer jumped out from the roadside, landed on the bonnet, and totaled our late 1960s Toyota Corona Mark II.

And now it is late in the afternoon and I have completed a number of errands, and fix-ups. I did complete my cycling this morning. On my Schwinn 150 I cycled 22.1 miles and I burned 701 calories. I also completed another 100 sit-ups. Still not sure if I'm doing them correctly but they are, whatever they are, getting easier to do. At some point my nose will reach my bended knees.

I am beginning the end of the road…the end of the virtual road, the end of Jim’s Trek, Parts I and II. And will there be a Part III?

Today I am located, according to Google Maps at a point on County Road 10/FL-10 E/US-90 E. I am just about southwest of Westville, Florida and I am still in the Panhandle.

I ran out of episodes of Suits on Amazon Prime last night. I finished Season 2. Season 4 begins on the USA Networks the first part of March. But I was able find season 3 on Bright House Entertainment On Demand. One definitely needs a Google Maps to navigate through the crisscrossing television offerings and shows. There might be one already out there in Internetland but it certainly would make choosing and seeking so much easier.

Okay work continues on three projects – Tampa Kaleidoscope, a king size quilt; Warhol’s Itch, a fabric art piece (i.e., our Warhol’s Marilyn remake); and Glowing (aka A-New), a crocheted afghan. Check with Quilts SB and Afghans SB for updates shortly.

Oh and by the way the YDNA matching thing works. My results matched to the almost highest degree possible with a 1st Cousin at 23andMe. Our matching results are 11.0% shared and 24 segments. I will definitely have to spend some time digesting these results. My next close match is a 1st Cousin, Once Removed, 8.40% shared, 20 segments.

Doing quite well on the diabetes front. My fasting blood sugar was at 92 this morning. Tonight I think I am going to retry some recipes that I always do enjoy, Montreal Dry Garlic Spareribs, Hasselback Potatoes, and a Salad. For dessert I am going to try something new, Banana Fritters. Believe it or not even with this warm snap that we're having in Tampa I do feel like cooking.

Be healthy and enjoy,

Jim