A busy weekend

What a weekend! Busy, busy, busy!!!

Friday night we took the dogs out to SugarCreek Park. This park is part of the 5 Rivers Metropark system and the dogs just love it. One of the trails actually goes down to the river and you can cross the water by stepping on large rocks. Milo can't wait to just leap right into the river and splash around. Millee will get into the water, but she usually just tippy-toes around and will not get too wet.

Saturday morning I rode my single speed from Xenia to Yellow Spring with my friend from work. This was our 3rd ride together and was quite enjoyable. She's just getting into riding so we take it easy and enjoy the day.

Saturday afternoon I stopped into my new favorite store - "Home2Home". This is a local consignment store for home decor. It located in what looks to be an old grocery store building and is full of unique and unusual items. They have everything from furniture to nick-nacks, and every day they get new stuff. I have found some really cool stuff there (at great prices). Today I bought a "Cafe de la Tour" clock (for $12.99) and a set of metal "big wheel" bicycles to hang on the wall (also $12.99).

After the home store, I stopped by Auto Zone. My "check engine" light has been on for some time and Auto Zone was advertising they could "read" my warning light code. I had taken my car to the dealer a while back and they told me my check engine light was caused by a misfire. The dealer then recommend that they could change my spark plugs and wires for some stupid price (I can't remember how much they said, but it was high)!!! Auto Zone confirmed that the code was caused by a misfire and they too recommended spark plugs and wires. But, they said it would only cost about $40 and they were easy enough to change myself. They were right, I had them all changed out in about 30 minutes- piece of cake!

Sunday morning Pops was riding with a guy he had met on the bike trail so I jumped on the single speed and the rode hills in my neighborhood. I rode for about an hour and did my "hill circuit" 4 times. It was a great workout!

Sunday afternoon we took to the river again, but this time we rented kayaks. We paddled for almost 4 hours and ended up going 9 miles! It was fun, but we both liked the canoe better. It was just more comfortable,easier to maneuver, and easier to get in and out of.

I love weekends that are packed with activities! If I stay home, I feel like I just wasted it away. To quote Bon Jovi- "Gonna live while I'm alive, I'll sleep when I'm dead"