Author Archives: Paulie [eatl/ga]

Nothing earthshaking happened in my world this weekend. I chose cleaning up WLF over getting on my bike. WLF isn’t producing much, but it needed (and still needs) cleanup work to get rid of plants which have grown too old … Continue reading →

It’s not often that I wish to be older. However, had I just turned sixty instead of fifty-nine I’d be eligible for the senior rate on the European rail system. I met ITP-Reader Barb for lunch yesterday and we discussed … Continue reading →

Happy August! While I was in Iowa the City of Atlanta (or the Georgia DOT) installed one of those new, annoyingly bright street lamps a few houses down from mine. Fortunately there are some trees which manage to obscure the … Continue reading →

I don’t mind admitting that I can be a scaredy cat sometimes. Last night drove all the way to Meltons to ride, and on my drive a light rain fell. When I arrived at Meltons the roads were wet, and … Continue reading →

I went to fetch some WLF potatoes in storage and noticed that something had been enjoying them before I could. My first fear was that a mouse had found its way into the ITP Estate, so I took the tray … Continue reading →

So, did anything monumental happen while I was away? ”You fuckers need to learn how to ride your bikes!” Was the parting shot an Iowan in Burlington, Iowa yelled at us as we attempted to cross a busy road after … Continue reading →

My second time in Ottumwa, Iowa. Didn’t see any part of town because I needed a night of rest. Today’s penultimate day of RAGBRAI will be 85 miles. Wordle: four, my starter was SLANT

Another busy RAGBRAI day. It’s my SAG day, so I have to ride in the bus to Ottumwa, and then cycle against the grain to meet the Chattahooligans. Must get an Iowa Craft Beer credit today. Wordle: four, my starter … Continue reading →

Finally have service at a brewery in Indianola, Iowa.

Been a great time thus far, only my annoying hip hurting badly when I walk has detracted. Wordle: four, my starter was ORBIT