A Small Confession

 While it is true that I have ridden over 600 miles since the end of December and taken nice snapshots, it is not true that I have been to most of these places.  As a matter of fact, I don't even leave my house to ride.

You may be thinking an exercise bike is fine but how do you not get bored?  I will explain a little of that in a bit but want to talk a little about my earlier bicycling habit in my younger years 

In my early twenties and prior, I used to ride all the time.  I enjoyed exploring different areas in my neighborhood.  As I got older, I got into longer distances and seriously thought about exploring different parts of the United States.  I even thought about racing.

Things such as finances, however, got in my way.  I would need to get a better bike and maybe several different bikes, depending on the terrain I would ride on.  I would need camping gear, travel bags and more, just to name a few.

Then other things got in my way.  I started my career--I am hitting my 30 year anniversary at my job.  I got married.  Next year it will be 30 years.  I have a family with two daughters and a step-daughter and a granddaughter.

Some years ago, I decided to take my bike out for a ride.  However, I did not feel comfortable riding it.  I did not feel I was steady on it.  Back in my bicycle riding days I used to go as fast as I could down hills.  Sadly those days are over.

Before I go into how I'm getting those snapshots, I have to introduce you to an amazing bit of technology.

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