Day 49: New Car

To help with my 'cycling habit' I got ride of my Toyota Corolla and got a 2005 Toyota Matrix. While not a lot bigger, the hatchback and fold-flat seats allow me to fit two bikes in the back. This will make it easier for me to get to interesting places to ride, and should get me out of the basement a bit more for the 2nd half of my 100 day challenge. But because of the wedding this evening, I only had time for a quick ride in the basement today.

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Total Pledged/minute: $0.54 + ($1 per pound lost + $0.01 per mile)
Today's Minutes: 37 Minutes
Total Minutes: 1417 Minutes
Today's Distance: 9.9 Miles
Total Distance: 375.7 Miles

Day 48: Getting Ready for the Weekend

Taking the day off to get geared up for the holiday weekend. It's the first of 8 wedding weekends over the next few months. This weekend is my friends Tony and Emily, who are getting married at St. Monica/St. George where I was married. Tonight, they have invited everyone out for a pre-celebration at a UC staple...Christy's. Should be fun.

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Total Pledged/minute: $0.54 + ($1 per pound lost + $0.01 per mile)
Today's Minutes: 0 Minutes
Total Minutes: 1380 Minutes
Today's Distance: 0 Miles
Total Distance: 365.8 Miles

Day 47: Dinner at Home

I honestly don't know the last time I actually ate dinner at home...not only at home, but made at home. Funny how that works... I don't feel like I eat out that much, but whenever I stop and think its been like a week since the last time it happened...

So, it's the little things like that which are exciting to me.

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Total Pledged/minute: $0.54 + ($1 per pound lost + $0.01 per mile)
Today's Minutes: 34 Minutes
Total Minutes: 1380 Minutes
Today's Distance: 9.2 Miles
Total Distance: 365.8 Miles

Day 46: Maria our Ecuadorian Host

Had our bi-weekly Ecuador Travel meeting tonight. Maria, a friend of one of the traveler's, came over to speak to us about Ecuador. Was great to have her there and hear her talk about her country... just made me even more excited to go. She also made some traditional Ecuadorian food (Ceviche) which was fantastic. Can't wait to get in country and enjoy the culture and the food... perhaps the most exciting part of the trip for me!


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Total Pledged/minute: $0.54 + ($1 per pound lost + $0.01 per mile)
Today's Minutes: 37 Minutes
Total Minutes: 1346 Minutes
Today's Distance: 9.8 Miles
Total Distance: 356.6 Miles

Day 45: 2 Years

Today is my second wedding anniversary... great stuff. Hard to believe we've been married for 2 years already... not a better person I could think of to spend the rest of my life with! Probably why it doesn't seem like 2 years, it's all been great!


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Total Pledged/minute: $0.53 + ($1 per pound lost + $0.01 per mile)
Today's Minutes: 31 Minutes
Total Minutes: 1309 Minutes
Today's Distance: 8.2 Miles
Total Distance: 346.8 Miles

Day 44: Poker Night

Haven't played poker in at least 2 months. It'll be great to get the group together again. But want to get a quick ride in before everyone comes over to avoid falling further behind.

Update: the wife won the poker game... not too bad with 11 folks playing...

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Total Pledged/minute: $0.53 + ($1 per pound lost + $0.01 per mile)
Today's Minutes: 25 Minutes
Total Minutes: 1278 Minutes
Today's Distance: 6.6 Miles
Total Distance: 338.6 Miles

Day 43: Markets on Main and Findlay

Rode my bike up to the outdoor markets on North Main st. and then to Findlay Market. It's a great ride through the city, and great to see the vendors and folks in the city. I plan on making this a regular weekend trip!

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Total Pledged/minute: $0.53 + ($1 per pound lost + $0.01 per mile)
Today's Minutes: 40 Minutes
Total Minutes: 1253 Minutes
Today's Distance: 10.6 Miles
Total Distance: 332.0 Miles