Still not getting much writing done. But I am trying to get back into shape.

As part of this, I'm trying to put in more time on the bike.

Which leads me to the annual Pedalpalooza event here in Portland. Three plus weeks of bike related events.

One of the odder ones is the Portland segment(s) of the annual World Naked Bike ride. This year there are actually 5 naked rides. 3 daytime, one evening, and the biggie, the nighttime ride.

The first day ride and the evening ride were on Saturday the 9th. I actually participated in the day ride. A first for me.

And Saturday I did the biggie. In fact, I'm in a couple of the official pics! Not that you can tell. :-)

(Warning, link is *not* safe for work)
https://secure.flickr.com/photos/bikeportland/7384853190/in/...

I and my friend Fay are in pic #2 (a dark vaguely human shaped blob and a white one, respectively)

And I'm almost recognizable in pic #14.

Hey, I'm researching for a future Morgan chapter. You believe that, right?

Anyway, I'm still way out of shape but I did complete both rides and wasn't anywhere near the back of the pack in either.

Definitely need more bike time though. My heart rate takes *forever* to recover.

No ideas for any new Just A Normal Girl vignettes. And very little progress on Morgan or any of my other stalled stories. *sigh*

I may try making the Summer Dresses ride on the 24th if any of you are in Portland then.