Test Riding the Recumbent

I just got my recumbent up and riding a few days ago. We went to a school parking lot yesterday to get used to the ride. One little crash there. I rode most the way to the hospital to ride home with Charlene today and it is feeling more comfy. I'm sticking to foot paths. It cruises along well, though I've found it doesn't stay upright when I leave pavement and get on grass. The slicks don't help. Here's a little video from the school parking lot.

Quadra Island for Charlene's Birthday

For Charlene's birthday weekend we went to Quadra Island which is about an hour and a half north + a 10 min ferry ride (just across from Campbell River).

From Quadra Island Charlene's Birthday

We enjoyed a yummy birthday supper at Heriot Bay Restaurant... mmm mmm mmmm.

From Quadra Island Charlene's Birthday

Charlene got a birthday present from me - not a plastic folding table though she was very happy when we got that too.

From Quadra Island Charlene's Birthday

Some oiled pieces of wood held together with screws and hinges... what could it be?

From Quadra Island Charlene's Birthday

From Quadra Island Charlene's Birthday

An easel! Charlene has always dreamed about being able to paint one day... now the dream is closer to reality.

From Quadra Island Charlene's Birthday

The cottage from outside.

From Quadra Island Charlene's Birthday

An outside bathtub surrounded by a forest.

From Quadra Island Charlene's Birthday

Inside our pine cottage.

From Quadra Island Charlene's Birthday

Out the kitchen window with big hairy green trees.