The rain started early, around 5:30 I guess, and before the alarm had gone off I'd already decided to take the day off. Actually, it's been quite a long time since a morning rain shower has offered a reprieve from the daily training ride, so I figured it was due. As almost always happens, most of the rain ended at precisely the time at which I might have squeezed out a short ride before work. It's amazing how hard it is to change plans once you've resigned yourself to a morning without a ride. In fact I was already thinking about a leisurely stop at Starbucks on the way to work, so the bottom line was a day off the bike. I suppose it's not entirely such a bad thing, but the reality is that at my age I start getting fat about five minutes after I get off the bike, so it's not really as simple as it was a couple of decades ago. It seems that life's compromises keep coming closer and closer together than they used to.
Getting to work early this morning proved to be less relaxing than I'd hoped. In fact, I really missed my relatively tranquil bike ride. So naturally when I got to work I procrastinated for a little while by putting a bunch of Team Time Trial photos up on the NOBC website. Eventually, though, I had to return to reality and the rest of the day was, well, you know, it was work. While I was working, the city council decided to raise my water bill, which as far as I can tell is about all they've accomplished this year. I'm hoping the weather is more agreeable tomorrow so I can break in the new tire I put on yesterday after yet another flat on the levee. Frankly, I think it's really just the combination of rain and darkness that contributed so much to my recent series of flats, because it always seems to peak this time of year. Anyway, I think I'll be able to line up a meeting room at Tulane for the annual LAMBRA scheduling meeting on Nov. 25. Now, if I can just get a few minutes during the day to make the arrangements.....
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