Days 356 & 357 – (AD 1,519) – 49.2 Miles –Jim’s Trek Part V – Mars on My Schwinn 170

Good Day,

Yesterday I pedaled 24.1 miles on my Schwinn 170.  And today I cycled another, even though I did not want to, 25.1 miles. Totals now 32,449.8 miles; 51,223.0 kilometers.

And I have completed 29.84% of the distance to my next goal and destination.

Yesterday and this morning, even after pedaling I’m moving somewhat slow, sort of like in a haze.

Once I look at my biorhythm for my Physical cycle, I can now answer why.

My cycle hasn’t even reached the lowest it can go.

Quilting – https://quiltsb.blogspot.com/

Cranes Quilt update - The quilting of the background is just about done. The effect is amazing.

Jim’s Gotta Eat – https://jimsgottaeat.blogspot.com/

And this morning I made and baked a plain Sourdough Olive Oil Loaf.

Genealogy – https://agenealogyhunt.blogspot.com/

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Have a healthy day and smile,

Jim

Day 355 – (AD 1,517) – 24.9 Miles –Jim’s Trek Part V – Mars on My Schwinn 170

Good Day,

This morning I pedaled my Schwinn 170 and added another 24.9 miles. Totals are now at 32,400.6 miles; 52,143.8 kilometers.

I am now located at 24.05% in red dust on my way to my next destination.

Reading –

“How to Stay Positive (When the Art World Gets You Down)” from Artwork Archive

“You have to let past failures go. Everyone who’s ever lived has experienced failure, especially the greats. Your work is just your work, it’s not all that you are—it does not encompass all that makes you an incredible and dynamic human being.”

And from The Conversation, Thusha Rajendran’s article, dated 14 February, 2018, titled "Stuck in the past: the UK needs to produce creative thinkers not exam-passing machines".

“Young people are still being taught how to become exam-passing machines, rather than develop their ingenuity. They specialise early and see art and science as binary educational and career choices. They see educational success as a consumer might view a must-have new product on the market. They appreciate the cost of something, but not necessarily its value. It’s not their fault, it’s ours, the generations that have come before them.”

The current Administration, nationally, as well as Ms. DeVos, should take note. Period.

Quilting –

Cranes Quilt update - The quilting is beginning to create our composition.

Just wondering.

How many persons, albeit quilters, have already begun designing a pseudo-similar quilt to Michelle Smith’s rendition of her dress on her Michelle Obama official portrait?

I do like the essence that the dress does appear, in my opinion, to join together and communicate the present with the past in the world of quilting.

Jim’s Gotta Eat –

I tried a twist on a recipe I found. Honey Oats Grits Bread.

Just out of the oven. 3rd loaf gone!

Genealogy – https://agenealogyhunt.blogspot.com/

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Have a healthy day and smile,

Jim

Day 354 – (AD 1,516) – 25.1 Miles –Jim’s Trek Part V – Mars on My Schwinn 170

Good Day,

Yesterday morning I pedaled my Schwinn 170 25.1 miles. Totals are now at 32,375.7 miles; 52,103.7 kilometers.

I have now completed 21.12% of the 850 miles to my next destination and goal point.

Most definitely need to drink more water.

Dreaming –

Strange dream last night. Sort of like a comb-Harry Porter Whole Foods Amazon event.

I was at Whole Foods doing a bit of grocery shopping. I was looking for a Wedding Card. I kept meeting familiar friends in my dream and was amazed at the amount of shopping I was doing.

And looking for the Wedding Card, each time I spotted the aisle where cards were displayed, like the staircase at the Hogwarts, as I moved toward the aisle all the aisles would change.

For the life of me I just couldn’t get to the card aisle.

And then I woke up.

Tomorrow I celebrate 4/28 almost 29.

Quilting –

Our latest Cranes Quilt update -

Let the quilting begin. Our design, incorporating Leah Day's quilting technique Blowing Wind, should prove interesting.

(Notice the pilling on his nib's gloved hand.)

Jim’s Gotta Eat – 

Yes, the latest Artisan Loaf is Yellow! Sourdough Turmeric Olive Oil Bread.

And last night, for supper I’m trying to make Cock-a-Leekie soup. I don’t have any Leeks so I’m substituting Sweet Onions.

Genealogy – https://agenealogyhunt.blogspot.com/

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Have a healthy day and smile,

Jim

Day 353 – (AD 1,515) – 25.4 Miles –Jim’s Trek Part V – Mars on My Schwinn 170

Good Day,

Today I pedaled my Schwinn 170 25.4 miles. Totals now rack up at 32,350.6 miles; 52,063.3 kilometers. Only 5,876.4 miles to go.

And I have completed 18.17% through the red dust to my next goal point.

I then checked and watered the orchids. I am always amazed at the colors and the fragile strength of each blossom.

We started cleaning the front yard. Got to go slow because there are no full moons in February, but we will be hit with 2 in March. According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac it looks like there may not be another freeze. Here’s hoping.

Reading –

From LiveScience “8 Trillion ‘Gallons’! Huge Blob of Magma Found Atop Undersea Volcano”, Stephanie Pappas, Feb 10, 2018

“That doesn't mean an eruption is imminent, but that the volcanic system that underpins the caldera has been changing and evolving over the millennia, the researchers reported. It's interesting to see that the lava dome apparently originates from a different part of the magmatic system (underground chambers of molten rock) than the last super-eruption's lavas, Klemetti said.”

#45 could set up and convene an international Asian detente with countries of the area to provide the "rock" for his "huge wall".

Quilting – https://quiltsb.blogspot.com/

Jim’s Gotta Eat – https://jimsgottaeat.blogspot.com/

Genealogy – https://agenealogyhunt.blogspot.com/

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Have a healthy day and smile,

Jim

Day 352 – (AD 1,514) – 24.3 Miles –Jim’s Trek Part V – Mars on My Schwinn 170

Good Day,

Today I pedaled my Schwinn 170 24.3 miles. Totals are now standing at 32,325.2 miles; 52,022.5 kilometers.

I have also completed 15.18% of the distance to my next destination and goal point.

Quilting – 

Our quilting experiment for our newest Cranes Quilt. Thanks Leah Day.

Something to think about. From GQ “The Quilt Goes High Fashion”, Megan Gustashaw, Feb 10, 2018.

“…Rockwell has moved onto a trend that isn't all over shelves quite yet, but is catching steam: patchwork quilts. Yes, as in the blanket on the spare bedroom at your grandma's house. Yep: the quilt is fashion now.”

Jim’s Gotta Eat –

Today’s Bread – Sourdough Olive-Oil Turmeric Artisan Bread.

Fresh out of the oven.

From BRIT+CO “The 5 French ‘Mother’ Sauces That Guarantee a Great Meal”, Jessi Devenyns, Feb 10, 2018.

“Sauce may be the single most important thing you can learn to make in the kitchen.” 

Genealogy –

Saliva-tests completed for My Heritage DNA.

This will be my 6th company that I have sent information for DNA testing, that is, at various levels of tests.

The International Society of Genetic Genealogy Wiki provides a good list of DNA testing companies.

These include 23andMe, AncestryDNA, Family Tree DNA, Living DNA, and Genographic Project.

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Have a healthy day and smile,

Jim