Ahoy polloi (an island for the masses)

[remainsilly]

More silly cycling stuff:
Found piece of ranching history = papalote (windmill) & large pila (water tank)
Livestock corrals would be nearby.
[Once did research project on invertebrates, living in such water tanks. Very interesting, actually.]

Stopped to chat with #30, wearing plastic ear tag. Cattle like cyclists. Especially vegetarian cyclists.

Rest stop in glorious shade of freeway overpass. Cycling partner watched bikes, as I scrabbled up & down concrete slopes.

Shortly after photo, driver stopped to invite us to nearby barbeque. [Note to self: leave urban environment more often.]
Obviously, my new shoes are magic.

 

[Mariapia]

Morning, ladies!

Watching the weather forecast as usual right now..
I am meeting two friends for lunch. Keeping my fingers crossed.
There have been lots of rain and hail in the West of France and Paris in the last hours and some metro stations are closed this morning in the capital city.
Anyway, no choice, it will be a Le Pliage for me once again...

 

[Murphy47]

View attachment 4083605 Morning, ladies!

Watching the weather forecast as usual right now..
I am meeting two friends for lunch. Keeping my fingers crossed.
There have been lots of rain and hail in the West of France and Paris in the last hours and some metro stations are closed this morning in the capital city.
Anyway, no choice, it will be a Le Pliage for me once again...

Lunch with friends sounds great!
Weather here iffy as well. Still hot tho.

 

[remainsilly]

4a.m. smoke alarm malfunction.
F***! Those things are loud!
No smoke, no real emergency. Just a confused dog begging, "Make noise stop. Ouchie ears. Bad thing."
Another faulty bit o' technology to hit with my big hammer. Then replace.

 

[Murphy47]

4a.m. smoke alarm malfunction.
F***! Those things are loud!
No smoke, no real emergency. Just a confused dog begging, "Make noise stop. Ouchie ears. Bad thing."
Another faulty bit o' technology to hit with my big hammer. Then replace.

They never seem to malfunction at noon when it’s convenient.
Hammer seems like good answer.

 

[Ludmilla]

More silly cycling stuff:
Found piece of ranching history = papalote (windmill) & large pila (water tank)
Livestock corrals would be nearby.
[Once did research project on invertebrates, living in such water tanks. Very interesting, actually.]
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Stopped to chat with #30, wearing plastic ear tag. Cattle like cyclists. Especially vegetarian cyclists.
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Rest stop in glorious shade of freeway overpass. Cycling partner watched bikes, as I scrabbled up & down concrete slopes.
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Shortly after photo, driver stopped to invite us to nearby barbeque. [Note to self: leave urban environment more often.]
Obviously, my new shoes are magic.

Lovely pics and obviously a great trip!

View attachment 4083605 Morning, ladies!

Watching the weather forecast as usual right now..
I am meeting two friends for lunch. Keeping my fingers crossed.
There have been lots of rain and hail in the West of France and Paris in the last hours and some metro stations are closed this morning in the capital city.
Anyway, no choice, it will be a Le Pliage for me once again...

Hello Bilberry!
It looks esp. nice with its charms.
(I heard that hail destroyed much of the wine harvest in Burgundy.... hope your weather does get better after all. In another part of G the roof of an uni broke down thanks to the rain. No one was hurt. But I had to think at my old working place - the roof was a huge part of the still going on construction works.)

4a.m. smoke alarm malfunction.
F***! Those things are loud!
No smoke, no real emergency. Just a confused dog begging, "Make noise stop. Ouchie ears. Bad thing."
Another faulty bit o' technology to hit with my big hammer. Then replace.

I am so scared that one of these things goes off in my city flat when I am at home at the country house and cannot stop it.

 

[Ludmilla]

Another holiday in some catholic parts of G.
At home at the country. To be precise: at the internet pub right now.
Still dreaming of LP Miaou. Will need to check the boutique on Monday again (and break down).
Happy Thursday everyone!

 

[Murphy47]

Another holiday in some catholic parts of G.
At home at the country. To be precise: at the internet pub right now.
Still dreaming of LP Miaou. Will need to check the boutique on Monday again (and break down).
Happy Thursday everyone!
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Great photo! Enjoy the day off!

 

[remainsilly]

They never seem to malfunction at noon when it’s convenient.
Hammer seems like good answer.

This is soooooo true.
Must be smoke detector union, outlining their wee hour workshifts.
Then mandated breaks during daylight hours.

am so scared that one of these things goes off in my city flat when I am at home at the country house and cannot stop it.

Your neighbors would take care of it. One way or another.

Still dreaming of LP Miaou.

Me too

 

[remainsilly]

Silly World cycling adventures:
Found mysterious, painted rock near usual bike rack. Source unknown, but awesome!

Attractive outfit seen at coffee shop--her dress=grey, bag=tan, shoes=grey-brown
Very cool look

And was asked to volunteer at local kids event. Because, it seems, I give impression of being perfect for such things.
Dammit--I am a tragic softie....

 

[Murphy47]

Silly World cycling adventures:
Found mysterious, painted rock near usual bike rack. Source unknown, but awesome!
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Attractive outfit seen at coffee shop--her dress=grey, bag=tan, shoes=grey-brown
Very cool look
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And was asked to volunteer at local kids event. Because, it seems, I give impression of being perfect for such things.
Dammit--I am a tragic softie....

Sounds like a great morning.
Kids can be sort of fun. It’s their parents I find annoying [emoji6]

 

[remainsilly]

Sounds like a great morning.
Kids can be sort of fun. It’s their parents I find annoying [emoji6]

Not sure.
Spoke to event coordinator. I will have squirt bottles of paint.
OMG, PERFECT!
Anyone who acts up will become little cranky rainbows.

 

[Murphy47]

Not sure.
Spoke to event coordinator. I will have squirt bottles of paint.
OMG, PERFECT!
Anyone who acts up will become little cranky rainbows.

That is the best volunteering activity I ever heard of!

 

[Mariapia]

Another holiday in some catholic parts of G.
At home at the country. To be precise: at the internet pub right now.
Still dreaming of LP Miaou. Will need to check the boutique on Monday again (and break down).
Happy Thursday everyone!
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So... Monday will be Miaou Day....
It's a lovely LP, Ludmilla.
I would have bought one if I didn't have my Lucky...

 

[Murphy47]

So... Monday will be Miaou Day....
It's a lovely LP, Ludmilla.
I would have bought one if I didn't have my Lucky...

Both great bags! LP especially necessary this year with such wet weather.
Any wild weekend plans ladies? I would love to have this guy to hang out with, but now he’s a dad. Bummer.