Power Outage and Team Time Trial Weekend

The weekend started out at 4:00 a.m. on Saturday with a terrific lighning and thunderstorm. Unfortunately it knocked out our power. Just our half of the block, not the neighbors across the street or at the end of the block, they were enjoying their lights, A/C, refrigerators, dryers, dishwashers, radios, t.v.'s, garage door openers, outdoor fountains and computers all weekend long. We were sweating, and spending time outside because, really, on a clear day, without electricity, what does the indoors have to offer?

Number of times I flipped on a light switch when I knew darn well the power wasn't working: 2
Number of times I tried to turn on my computer when I knew darn well the power wasn't working: 1
Number of times I flipped OFF a light switch in a room when I left, when I knew darn well the power wasn't working: 1

I was glad that I had one clean/dry cycling outfit to wear to my race on Sunday. The only thing that wasn't clean was my team socks. At least I didn't have to resort to wearing a dirty jersey or wet shorts to my race.

The team time trial was fun. The weather was in the 70's, a bit windy, but pretty nice. Brook, Manda and Sara were my awesome teammates, who waited up for me just long enough when my chain fell off in the first 1/4 of the race, for me to catch back up and hang off the back for a few rounds. Our practice days paid off when we completed our turn arounds with smooth precision, nobody crashed and everyone worked together like a well-oiled bike chain.

Race number two is officially under my belt. I'll post pictures when they become available.



Tonight the power came back on after a day and a half. Amazing how dependent on electricity we've become.

I was surprised that what I missed the most was my computer!

But I did get some reading and quality napping time in.

Tonight I'm going to sleep well with the chiller buzzing away in the background. zzzzzzz