Category Archive: astonishing things

the glut, and what to do about it

the glut, and what to do about it

Last year, Nat and I planted a little garden in the back yard here at the McIntyre house.  We visited maybe once a week, and …

 

RAGBRAI Photo Diary!

RAGBRAI Photo Diary!

Yet another interminable bike-focused post. Sorry everyone. Anyway, it’s long been a dream of mine to finish what most consider to be the greatest bicycle race …

 

baking and birthdays

baking and birthdays

These past two weeks have been full of chocolate cake.  Doreen had a birthday, so we had a chocolate cake for that.  Then I was …

 

because she is my friend.

because she is my friend.

Last October, Nat and I were deep into the planning stage of our adventures.  I had quit my job and spent my days baking and …

 

so much to celebrate

so much to celebrate

It has been a long time since I have posted — you may have noticed that the blog became somewhat more about bikes in my …

 

Dad says that yellow ooze is extracellular fluid.

Dad says that yellow ooze is extracellular fluid.

I did something real stupid last night. I registered online for a mountain bike race. Before I had pre-ridden the course. I’ve been into biking for …

 

Happy Birthday Cal!

Happy Birthday Cal!

Some of you have been very kind and leave us comments — we Love comments!  The person who has commented more than anyone, however, is …

 

wedding bells are ringin’ in the chapel…

wedding bells are ringin’ in the chapel…

Well, Cal wants me to post on Becky & AJ’s wedding.  What to say, really?  Since I was a little busy that day, being a …

 

springtime, truly.

springtime, truly.

So what comes in the springtime?  Apple Blossoms, Tulips, Rhubarb, and Babies, right?  Right. And while I am very disappointed not to have a photo of …

 

the cake of cakes

the cake of cakes

I woke up this morning to the sound of an intense amount of rain beating down on the roof — Mark put it best when …