Monthly Archives: December 2007

2008 starting mileage

Posted on December 31, 2007 by carolyn

Every year I think, “I should blog my starting mileage so I know what I’ve done in a year!” and every year I don’t. Well, ha, 2008 is the year! Booooooya! F650GS: XT225: I’m estimating that I did 12K – … Continue reading →

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Happy (Belated) Winter Solstice

Posted on December 26, 2007 by carolyn

Steph told me a few days ago that I’d better update again soon as she is tired of looking at the PLB entry. Oops, my bad. December sort of got away from me there (who am I kidding? The entire … Continue reading →

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Risk/reward analysis of PLBs

Posted on December 9, 2007 by carolyn

A recent thread on Sport-Touring.net described a member’s accident while on a solo ride in remote Colorado. After separating from his bike and tumbling down a small hillside, the forum member remained unseen with a severely broken leg for five … Continue reading →

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Rainy commutes can be fun!

Posted on December 7, 2007 by carolyn

Well, OK, maybe not fun…but they don’t have to utterly suck, either. I think I’ve finally gotten the most appropriate gear for me so that I arrive at work warm and dry. Hooray! I have to pimp Nikwax Visor Proof. … Continue reading →

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Victorious Spleens vs No Clue: 3-1

Posted on December 2, 2007 by carolyn

We finally won a game! Prior to this we had “all been winners because we were having fun” but tonight we actually won. Neener neener! I scored our team’s first goal of the game, early in the 1st period. It … Continue reading →

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