My family is my world. Christ is my Savior. Of course, it is obvious that cycling is a huge part of my life. I also like guns and hunting, and I listen to opera while in my tree stand. I stay physically and mentally fit, while struggling to understand the redundant Liftetime plots of man-hating movies. I write poetry and love different kinds of turkey calls. My son graduated from The University of Alabama and now works for Intergraph in Huntsville. My daughter attends Columbus State University and holds my heart in the palm of her hand. John Steinbeck is incredible, and Batman is the best superhero. I try not to cry, holding to the strength of my tearless gender, but the Notebook kicked me in the gut. Nobody is better cowboy than Robert Duvall, and one day I will pack out and ride in Montana. Muscle cars make me giddy. I was a heathen in high school, but graduated with honors in college. The Army brought structure to my life, but my wife showed me how to be selfless and love without bounds . . . she is my essence.
Secondrate Cyclist
Pieces of life and the love of family mixed with the passion to ride
Hi, Just came across your blog. Really enjoy the spirit for cycling you bring to your writing. I will follow your posts. Thanks. Steve
thanks, Steve! I don’t write as often as a lot of folks but then again I think that the deepest part of the stream is the most quiet. 🙂
Thanks. Pleased to have found your blog and I’ll be back to explore further. Regards from Thom at the immortal jukebox (drop a nickel sometime).
Thank you, Thom! I’m pleased that you liked it.
I didn’t know Dan, but I was an MP as well from 1987 to 2010. One of the other guys on that ridge 13 years ago had been one of my Soldiers–Brian “Cody” Prosser, also a former MP. I know exactly how you feel. Thanks for your words about Dan. I retired right back here at McClellan…see Cheaha everyday. Take care.
That’s a pretty awesome tie-in, Fletcher. I appreciate your comments. My in-laws live in Piedmont. Maybe we can get together one day.
Yes SIr…it is a super small world and small war. I happened to know (later found out) that two other guys I knew were on that ridge with them that day. You’ve read the book so you will know who Jason and Donald are. In 2006 I stood on that very ridge with one of them again with my team. Very eerie. Thanks for your comments and your remembrance of Dan. Wish I’d have known him, but I feel that I did deep down inside. Take care and Merry Christmas!
And a Merry Christmas to you as well!
Thanks for stopping by my blog and following. I am glad you found something you like. I share your love of the two-wheeled vehicle. I was surprised by your photo. You don’t look old enough to have college-age and college graduate kids. You must be doing something right. Keep up the good work!
Hey thanks, Tony! I think I’m gonna like reading what you have to share. 😀
Thanks for stopping by my blog and liking something. While I ride my bike every day, I don’t post on biking every day. I am glad you are finding useful info.
Thanks for visiting my blog. I am enjoying yours. I have ridden in some parts of the world that that are on your bucket list. Do visit them. My next international rides are Thailand, the hilly North, in 2016 and France, for a second time, in 2017. Keep writing and riding.
Wow! I’m jealous. I hope that one day I’ll be able to do that. Bon Velo!
Did you and your son finish the Appalachian Trail? That is something that I would love to do and has been on my to-do list for years now. Just waiting on the right time (and enough time) for my friend and I to do it. I really enjoyed your about page. Seems that we have a lot in common in regard to our core values. I look forward to reading more of your posts.
No we did a section. That’s the only way we could make it happen, doing the whole thing in sections. Thank you for your nice comments and following. I hope I don’t disappoint. 😀
If I lived closer, I’d probably try the sections first too. Unfortunately, I’m on the western side of the US. You’re welcome and I’m sure you won’t.
Thanks for liking my graphic post on fitness ideas. I’m glad you enjoyed it. From one cyclist to another – Ride on!
Absolutely! I enjoy your posts vet much.