As far as products go I consider the smell of new tires to be second only to the smell of new Apple electronics. So you can imagine my excitement when our recent relocation to the soon-to-be Great White North required that we purchase a new set of snow tires for Anna Kate’s Odyssey!
Now that we live on the edge of Adirondack Park and in an area renowned for its trails and outdoor activities, I decided to convert my Marin Hamilton 29er back over to its trail riding set-up and check out some local trails.
So far the summer up here in Adams, NY has been amazing. The warmest days have only been about 90° with relatively low humidity and the lows dropping into the low 60s/high 50s at night. And, each night we get treated to a sunset like this right off our back porch!
I have flown about 50 flights so far this year. When you travel as much as I do and have gotten comfortable with TSA routines, airport layouts, gate changes, etc., the little things start to make the most impact – packing light, free WiFi, noise canceling headphones, comfortable shoes, cold beer, finding a decent meal while on the run… the list goes on.
Finally!!! After four long months of living apart, today I am traveling to Florida to meet up with my family, enjoy the 4th of July at the beach and then start the drive – TOGETHER – back to Northern New York. It has been difficult being apart but it was definitely the right thing to [...]
