Author Archives: dru

About dru

bicyclist, astronomer, photographer

Miles to Ride – Mountains to Climb

Posted on April 28, 2012 by dru

I am once again reaching out to all of you to help raise funds to support the abandoned and abused children in the State of Washington. The time has come for me to focus my energy and endurance in riding … Continue reading →

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Cooking for friends – Vegan without onions

Posted on April 24, 2012 by dru

I started my lunch cooking schedule (friends voting at 1:00 PM) with a stop at Lighthouse coffee – what else! Then, I proceeded to the grocery store and purchased Plantains, Sweet Potatoes, Cauliflower, Cilantro, Indian Curry Leaves and Coconut. The … Continue reading →

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Hat-trick Centuries

Posted on April 21, 2012 by dru

This is the 3rd in the series of 100+ mile rides that I did on consecutive weekends. I also kept up the riding to work in-between. Just in the month of April so far I have 745 miles and 34,000 … Continue reading →

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Gardening Riding Cooking

Posted on April 15, 2012 by dru

Cam and I gardened today in the back and front yards. We planted some ground cover Red Thyme, Nasteriums, Wildflowers and some Peas. Cam worked very hard weeding a large patch on the South (sunny) side. I also took a … Continue reading →

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Amma’s (My Mom’s) Century

Posted on April 14, 2012 by dru

My second century (in as many weeks) for this year. I felt really good and what a beautiful day to do it! I thought my Mom a lot during this ride. I miss her. I went to many of the … Continue reading →

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First Century Ride of 2012 and a relaxing Easter Sunday

Posted on April 8, 2012 by dru

I went on my first Century Ride of 2012. A bit later than when I did my first century last year. But I have been riding significantly more compared to last year. It was a tough ride 103 miles and … Continue reading →

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Chilly Hilly 2012

Posted on February 26, 2012 by dru

The Chilly Hilly ride is the official start to the 2012 bicycling season in Seattle. I have been riding since the beginning of the year and already have 525 miles to this point in 2012. Despite dire predictions of cold … Continue reading →

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Saturday dinner

Posted on February 4, 2012 by dru

I went riding as I do most weeks to buy vegetables at the Vietnamese grocery shop in Downtown. It was a beautiful warm (for early Feb 55+!) day in Seattle. I rode my carbon bike for the first time this … Continue reading →

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Crane Charities and Courage Classic

Posted on January 25, 2012 by dru

I am writing about something I am very proud of, and applauding my company – Crane Co. for – their generosity in donating to the Mary Bridge Children’s Foundation. Several of us from Crane have been riding the Courage Classic … Continue reading →

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Balance board

Posted on January 21, 2012 by dru

I finally gathered enough courage after almost a week’s respite to rest (and avoid the  snow) to go out and run today. The pain came back, but not as bad. I stretched before and after and put in some time … Continue reading →

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