Yeah, did it, sort of.

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I rearranged my meds and am back on "today". Nothing fancy, just took some doses pretty close together and right through a marathon up-time. I've been having those lately, as the 'fix' of the medicines sets in. Which is fine, these are more stated 'ups' than the chaos of that first healing wave. I glutted on health and action then, so I don't feel as much of a need this time. Nor am I quite as swamped in dirty clothes and don't have quite as messy of a home. Oh, to be sure, I slid in this accidental period of poor medicine taking. And I am still climbing out of it. But it isn't like I was down for four or five months, either. Just two weeks to a month.

I had almost forgotten about a hair cut I had scheduled today. I didn't put it on the calendar nor in my smart phone. Doh! I simply thought I remember making an appointment for today. I went through the cards in my wallet, and sure enough. It pretty much was when I was supposed to pick up the bike. And, being a bit slow to get going still, I found out right about the time I was going to head in. I wasn't sure I would be able to do both. As it turns out, showing up a bit early got me out in time to pick up the bike. I have made another appointment for right before my mother arrives. I want her to see it as it is supposed to be.

As I said, I made it in time to pick up my bike. They had the guy on a register, so he just had a women take me to pick it up. I see the problem with the handlebars, but I think it came that way. I think. In any case, the thing is prepped and ready. I would love to take it for a spin, but having just awaken and it being dark, and having not ridden save once in the last 30 to 35 years, I don't think night is the time to start (still might). Hmm, of course I could begin adding my gear, lock, and kit to the thing. I've been looking over panniers, trailers, and hitch carriers for bikes too. Those might be a bit off. Some of them aren't terribly expensive, some are though. I want to research well before plunking even $100 on junk. I would rather spend $300 if that is what is really needed. Wasted money is just that, and an additional cost to the product need. A cheap price for good gear is also worth the effort. Just don't expect cheap to be good, nor expensive, nor any price really, actually. You have to look at the gear through as clear of eyes as possible and read many reviews. Look for the complaint that looks home and compare it to the solid reviews. Work does pay off.

I could go out and arrange lights, cameras, and get ready for action. I still have a bike helmet, from when I tried to use inline skates. I still have those too, actually. Hmm, I didn't get far with those because my feet seemed to get larger after having sized and bought them. Perhaps that was water problems even then (say, I went in on a low water retention day and was usually retaining lots of water, so they wouldn't fit most of the time)? I ought to try them. I might even have the elbow and knee pads. But I would want a flat, probably concrete, skating park to start in. I would bet Logan offers something like that, maybe even purpose built. In any case, if falling off the bike is a problem, I may have that covered.

I have an appointment, tomorrow, early, in SLC. I am not sure I would be up to riding when I return. Truth be told, I am a bit frightened of the notion, now that I am on the cusp of it. What if I can't figure it out? Oh, pedaling is easy. Shifting gears, knowing what gear works best, keeping that all in line while balancing, braking, and such? As I said, I have never owned a 21-speed bike, probably not even a 3-speed. I was still germinating when I last rode! But, if the bike is kitted out for riding, the odds are better that returning in the afternoon would see me risking my neck on the two-wheeled suicide device. Ha!