http://www.livingwellwithdiabetes.com/blog Writings, discussions, and information about living with diabetes Tue, 08 Jul 2008 01:15:10 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Just a quick posting today because I'm "borrowing" internet access from some unsuspecting Unity, Oregon resident who has failed to place any security on their wireless network. After leaving Ontario, Oregon two days ago, I traveled to Vale, Oregon, intending to stay overnight there. I was surprised to find nothing ... http://www.livingwellwithdiabetes.com/blog/2008/07/07/i-have-reached-unity/ This came to me from Adventure Cycling Association's Bike Bits email newsletter: "All bicycles weigh fifty pounds. A thirty-pound bicycle needs a twenty-pound lock. A forty-pound bicycle needs a ten-pound lock. A fifty-pound bicycle doesn't need a lock."  — Anonymous My bike, with all it's gear attached, weighs between 80 and 90 pounds, ... http://www.livingwellwithdiabetes.com/blog/2008/07/05/a-great-bike-quote/ I crossed the Snake River this morning and that marked my entrance into the state of Oregon. I started the day in Nampa, Idaho. I wasn't able to update the web site on yesterday's ride because I stayed in a motel in downtown Nampa and it didn't ... http://www.livingwellwithdiabetes.com/blog/2008/07/05/welcome-to-oregon/ "This must be my lucky day" is what it says on the engraved wood panel above the mirror over the sink in the bathroom of the campground where I'm staying tonight. Next to the quote is the profile of William Butler Hickok engraved into what looks to be a solid ... http://www.livingwellwithdiabetes.com/blog/2008/07/03/this-must-be-my-lucky-day/ Today, I rode from Twin Falls to Bliss, Idaho. Compared to yesterday, today's ride had less wind, but more hills. It all evens out in that way. One of my rules from yesterday's post was about considering the Interstate as a possible route. Well, I did and decided ... http://www.livingwellwithdiabetes.com/blog/2008/07/02/riding-into-bliss/