Hot AF Air Show

 August 25, 2024

Hello fellow humans,

How is the pedaling and/or other activities?

Today I went out for a bicycle ride to see the air show down at Offutt Air Force Base.  There are a lot of good places to watch from near the Keystone Trail so you don’t have to deal with the hassle of getting onto the base.  The Thunderbirds were there!  I tried to take a few photos, but those guys are so damn fast I didn’t get any good ones.  

I got a lot of 'em like this

It was very hot so I took refuge under an overpass.  

Don’t worry, I drank plenty of water, including some from this waystation/splash park.  

The splash park was deserted, likely due to very hot temperatures and lack of shade; however, the water fountains and bathrooms were fully functional and well maintained.

After going to see the air show and getting some water I snapped a couple photos of signs for upcoming activities that might be of interest to some of us.  

I would have liked to obtain more info about these events, but I was starting to feel hot!  And I noticed I wasn't the only one!  Whew!  

Then I beheld a wavering image that I thought (Wait!  Could it be?) might be a local brewing company!  

I gratefully availed myself of the lovely air conditioning and ambiance.  

It was only later that I noticed I hadn’t bothered to dust off my ass (dusty from relaxing under the bridge while waiting for the Thunderbirds to appear) before relaxing on a bar stool.  Note:  For British-type English users our American “ass” is similar to what you might refer to as “arse” - I don’t have the inclination or the resources to purchase a pack animal to haul around more stuff!)  I had a pint of Calamansi Breeze, a refreshing lime lager that really hit the spot.  

Although the name was confusing to me, the wonderfully cool temperature and flavor were both perfect.  Later I looked it up on their website and found this description of the Calamansi Breeze:  “Light lager with Calamanse Lime, a cross between mandarin orange & kumquat, so expect bright, zesty orange notes over a citrus lime backing.”  Although I think this “Calamanse lime” may be a mythical organism, like a satyr, this potentially imaginary life form just added to the exotic/oasis-type experience.  No, I will not just look it up:  I find the mystery nearly as delicious as the beverage itself!  As I glanced around the inside of the establishment I noticed this cool sculpture.

After thus fortifying my constitution, I once again braved the hot trail.  If anything it seemed hotter than before!  Luckily I managed to pedal my arse doggedly back to my precious homestead and enjoy a nice shower (first hot to wash off the sunscreen and grit, then cool to feel refreshed).

So there you have the summary.  I hope it is summery enough for you, but if it’s not, just get out on a hot trail and consider stopping by Pint 9 for a Calamansi Breeze or one of their other delicious options.

Stay cool, summer riders!  Or, failing that, get your arse some shade!

Love,

BSO

Communities and 'cakes

May 18, 2012

Whoa! What the heck has been happening!? It's May, that's what! Mulberries starting to ripen.



I call this piece "Cigarette and Mulberries on Cracked Pavement."

 Crazy bicycling stuff everywhich way and in between! I have been bicycling about more than usual, although I didn't ride my bicycle to work today (although I did make it to the old clog repair shop to cobble away the day) even though it was apparently Bike to Work Day. Here are some of the highlights from a recent crosstown excursion that I took to enjoy some camaraderie and atmosphere at the Brazenhead Pub and Restaurant. The band was the Dicey Rileys, and they played with poise and aplomb. One of my favorites was "The Banks of the Papio."

Have you ever noticed that sometimes things remind you of other things? Here is a photo.

"Turkey on Plywood"

What does it look like to you? If you answered along the lines of a striped or ridge-backed, long-necked animal of some sort, than I am thinking like you. Pretty weird, eh? Howzabout this one.

Yes! A buried R2-D2 and upside down C3-PO leg! Kind of like the horror of Cloud City, re-revisited! The horror in high definition is so highly horrific! Arrggh!

Some peoples make a living by making things that resemble other things. We call these peoples wizards. Or artificers. Or was it artists? Something like that. Here is a neat concrete bridge support that was painted up to look like a subway!

"Subway Painting on Keystone Trail"

Pretty cool, eh? I love me some community-based art. Murals, too. Happy times, indeed. Let's all get artistic!

What kind of bicycling have you been up to these days? Yes. I am going to participate in a bicycle ride called the "Wear Yellow Ride" tomorrow. In fact, I should probably be resting up for it right now, but I'm just too damn excited!  I went on it last year, and had a great time, but I got a flat and missed out on the post-ride revelry. Luckily the pancake man still made me some cakes, so I didn't have to have a temper tantrum. That was close. Hopefully this time I'll get back in time for some socializing to go along with my hotcakes. What name do you prefer for your flapjacks? I love me some 'cakes. Cakes and community art.

And camping. I set up a tent in my basement last night in anticipation of doin' some camping.

Where will I be camping? you may be asking yourself? No? Well, I will tell you anyway. I will be camping during my participation in the annual Bicycle Ride Across Nebraska on June 3-9. Maybe some other places too. Maybe I'll try my hand at some community art. And eat alot of griddlecakes.

I went to visit the friendly folks at The Bike Way today. They do bike fittings that seem to be popular.  I got plenty of friendly help. And they even gave me a free bike box to pack Shifty in for our trip out to Minatare, Nebraska where we will begin our return trip back here to Homaha for BRAN. Last time I got me a bike box, I paid like $20 for it in Seattle. And that was 1991!? What the f@#k!? Homaha, you're alright by me. Let's eat cakes! And throw in some mulberries. What? No mulberries. That's alright. Here, I've got some in my jersey pockets. Mmmmmmm.