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This past week has been one for riding. Bev even rode a 25 mile ride on a single bike. That was a record for her. I finally got into the bottom bracket of the black tandem and found the problem. The unit has worn an oval and can't be tightened enough to stop movement in it. I have new parts ordered and can replace it as early as Tuesday. I put the off-road tires back on it so we can get some traction in those wet places. I'll put the Smooth tires back on when we go to Missouri. Today was one of those typical Monday mornings. Everything is a rush to get things in order and get out for lunch and grocery shopping. Then its off to work for me and the beginning of a new work week.

I've set myself a new goal. I plan to redo the shelves in the garge so I can tidy up all the stuff in there and make it work better. Part of the plan is a tool bench near the front of the garage. I'll move the freezer to the rear and make a place for all the law mowers and tools.

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