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Just don't seem to have it lately

Ever since riding Glendora Mountain Road two weeks ago, my energy seems to be sapped, and I don't feel much like riding. Top that off with a 3 day vacation, which drained even more energy out of me, and it was like I was just going through the motions on this mornings ride.

I think it was mostly the vacation that did me in this time though.  We spent Sunday through Wednesday in the Santa Ynez Valley, drinking lots of wine, and eating lots of really rich food. It was truly decadent. Can you believe I gained 5 pounds in 3 days?  Thank goodness we only went for 3 days!

Then after driving home on Wednesday, hoping to rest for the drive to work the following day, I remembered we had committed to a wine dinner that night, with even more wine and rich food.  At that point work was starting to look appealing.

Hopefullly today will give me some time to recuperate.  We are having a new entertainment center delivered, and that will take a little effort setting up, but other than that, I don't plan on doing anything.
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Becky said…
Maybe you should ride your bike to work again (from Zuma) to lose those vacations pounds.

So, when are you and Edie going to Alaska? They have this yarn called Quivit there,it's from a Muskox, and I've been told it's softer than cashmere.
7:47 AM
Marc said…
Going to Alaska. Neh, I don't thing so. At least no plans for now.

Maybe the Antarctic in February, with a week in Argentina, but that's about it.

So do penguins have fur?
11:23 PM
Alejandro Tacco said…
Hi Marc !!! If you decide to come to Argentina I would like to meet you and to talk about our NEW LIFE. I was diagnosed MCL a year ago and it seems to be in an indolent status. I'm 52 years old and I fighting the MCL with Gym, tennis, golf, Chopra, Anselm Grum, Eckard Tolle and everything on this earth that helps to keep up the energy we need. Regards !!! Alejandro
12:30 PM
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