Aug 4

• This was a very active weekend. On Saturday I decided to test my cycling legs and try a 'metric century.' It sounds much harder than saying "100k" It was a very scenic and fun ride around Marin. I didn't have room to take the camera, so no pics, but there were about 1000 folks joining us, along with seasoned biking friends. I managed to survive and felt tired, but really happy and challenged after the day. I have a bit of work ahead of me, as you may know I've registered for a 150, 2 day Waves to Wine bike ride for MS in September in the bay area. On a side note, I am really loving my new bike! Thank you BMC and Endurance for pointing it out to me!
  

• Sunday was a day of rest, but one on the high seas of the SF Bay. I gathered up a gaggle of friends to join me on a day sail from Sausalito to Jack London Square and Angel Island. We had all kinds of conditions. We left at noon, so it was windier than usual due to the later time of departure. Winds were about 24 knots at their pick on the way out, so we flew over to Oakland in no time, thanks to tailwind and current. When we got to Alameda, we made a necessary and well-needed pit-stop at one of my favorite bars, Heinold's First and Last Chance. Founded in 1883, this place is still standing. Barely. Literally, it's where sailors who were headed into the Great Pacific had their 'First and Last Chance' to grab a drink before heading out. the bar is dark, dank, musty, slanted from the 1906 earthquake, and filled with memorabilia from the last 130 years. Like McSoreley's for sailors. The Bloody Mary's are reportedly top notch here, as reported by my fellow sailors. (I prefer the Moosedrool bottles). Thanks to captain Max for another great day on the bay! (I didn't take any pics here either but maybe I'll borrow a few from my friend Amy who managed to take some great shots).