Ohio Continued

While driving to visit my 102 year old mother in Zanesville, I pass the abandoned Longaberger corporate HQ.  Certainly a unique structure but a tough sell to any entity.

Grandson Anthony, 7 now, has developed into quite a skilled soccer player and enjoys the game. He had me kicking to the goal but he stopped most of them.  

He had two goals in a recent championship game and allowed me to hold his 1st place trophy.

I was on my way to play golf with son Brett at Links at Echo Springs GC, following a route that took me over several roads on which I used to ride.  When people in AZ ask what cycling is like in Ohio, they have no idea what is a marvelous network of lonely country roads that stitch communities and farms together. For 5-6 months out of the year, it doesn't get much better when you combine this awesome road quality with the myriad of routes, large and vibrant cycling community, hills, etc...  I do miss the evening group rides and all the characters with whom I interacted.  But, the other 6-7 months, yuck, lol.

Amy sent me a picture of Jack, sleeping on my pillow while I am absent.  He misses me!

I was impressed by the quality of the course and the interesting layout.  I enjoyed myself but....

....I lost my match by one shot.  I actually played fairly decent given I now play only about once a year.  I'm a far cry from the 2 handicap I once had but that's ok as cycling and hiking are better for me.

Back home, the desert cactus are blooming.  I'll be home soon.