Design on hold, westward bound

When life gives you time off from career, work, professional pursuits....take it and enjoy. Lately with the collapse of the economy there has been little coming my way as to new home design/construction, or anything resembling stable work ....so instead of worring and fretting Emily and I are going to West Yellowstone, Montana to do some early season nordic skiing. Maybe by spring things will warm-up.
It has been slow, slow, slow, I have waited for someone to call me about designing or building a sustainable, energy efficient, small home.... the time is good to get out of the old oil consumptive farm house and into a new home outfit with passive energy strategies, but no one can sell there old farm house so...we are in a catch 22 situation.
Rocky mountains here we come!

Acadia 100 mile ride....a great group

In between design time... Emily and I got a ride in, did the Acadia National park Century ride, it was a hoot, got to see a whole bunch of folks I have not seen in a while. Many folks I used to ride with in Portland. The day was spectacular, glistening sun on the ocean, and lakes, lots of happy cyclists parading around the park, taking the place over. I rode with some new folks from Belfast cycling team that had fast and large legs... hung on and enjoyed some punishment... rode with some folks from back bay cycle who are always fun to ride with.
The only down was not enough hydration, legs cramped a bit, but did make the climb up Cadillac with reasonable work. I was happy to see Emily on the way up as I sailed down the auto road. All in all we had a blast... if you get a chance do this non entry fee ride....many people having a grand day.