Ch 12 is done

right-o, finished up ch. twelve today, did not expect it to end the way it did, but that is what makes the process refreshing. it took me a while, though, to truly put my effort in, didn't really start it until last week. so why the long layoff? busy moving, catching up with friends and enjoying the weather.... ch. thirteen shall commence tonight - but I shouldn't dare estimate how long it might take - i usually am wrong

yesterday was a magnificent day - I rode the schyulkill trail from oaks to manyunk - round trip - final tally: 36 miles in three hours. the return route was damnable, it had a strong headwind, which I always underestimate. I also failed to bring enough water, 32 oz. was not enough, time to pack another bottle. lesson learned. what struck me, though, and which has been for last week or so, is the absense of the spring blossoms, be they cherry or be they tulip - they are rather late this year. if they don't turn up in the next week, i shall start worrying.

time to eat, then time to write, ciao