There are one or two things that I'm not too crazy about with the final product, but I think for a first attempt at sewing with leather, I did not bad.
Your Sins Will Find You Out
6 months ago
Sewing with leather is an interesting task
So I've been trying to get ready for my next bike trip. I had a bag that attached to my windshield that I had taken off when I first bought my bike, but it was a little hookie so I took it off. However, after my last trip, I realized that a bag there would be really handy. (ie: for my camera, sunglasses, etc.) So I decided to put it back on. After closer inspection I realized that someone had made it, and didn't really do a very great job. Being somewhat handy with a sewing machine I decided I could better. After collecting all the materials I needed, I started to work. It was a bigger job than I had anticipated and at 2:30 in the morning I resigned myself to the fact that I would have to finish the next day. I was really close though, and within 24 hours from start to finish, I have my new windshield bag.
There are one or two things that I'm not too crazy about with the final product, but I think for a first attempt at sewing with leather, I did not bad.
There are one or two things that I'm not too crazy about with the final product, but I think for a first attempt at sewing with leather, I did not bad.
Canada Day Fireworks
So I didn't get out on my bike at all today, and this post has nothing to do with motorbikes, but its Canada Day and therefore I decided it was worth a note. We didn't really do anything to celebrate today, but we did decide to go to the fireworks. Prince George fireworks are never very spectacular, but it was cooler outside than in the house and it was something to do.
Little did we know when we set out, what we were to see. Fireworks in general are usually a good time, even in PG. This year was actually impressive. We're pretty sure that the city must have gotten a new sponsor.
Watching a lighting storm is always great. Human ingenuity can never out match the beauty of nature. However, put the two together and it is a site to see. We sat on the bank, next to the CN centre parking lot and watched human creativity set against God's creativity. It was absolutely breath taking.
Little did we know when we set out, what we were to see. Fireworks in general are usually a good time, even in PG. This year was actually impressive. We're pretty sure that the city must have gotten a new sponsor.
Watching a lighting storm is always great. Human ingenuity can never out match the beauty of nature. However, put the two together and it is a site to see. We sat on the bank, next to the CN centre parking lot and watched human creativity set against God's creativity. It was absolutely breath taking.
Monday, June 30, 2008
O.k. so I'll start with the basics of the day and then I'll go into the stories (I've got a couple). So I met up with Phil at a little after 11:00 am and went for lunch. On our way to lunch we found construction on central. We didn't really get into the construction zone, but there was tar all over the road. We decided to avoid central for the rest of the day. And that's how our whole day went. It seemed like a day for avoiding construction. After lunch we decided to go for a little boot before we went to work in the parking lot. We headed out highway 16 east to do the airport loop. That was all good until we started coming into town on highway 97 south, where we found more construction. So we took a quick right on airport road and ended up coming back into town the same way we had come. We spent about 2 hours at CN centre so Phil could get some practice in.
When Phil got tired of that, we took a VERY long route home. We went out on Foothills to Chief Lake Road. We then headed farther out of town and came back into town on Old Summit Lake road. Once we were back into town, we had to head over to Ospika because we were still avoiding central. From Ospika we headed home.
O.k. now for the stories. While we were going down Old Caribou Highway, Phil randomly pulls over. He was worried about a high pitched squeal he kept hearing. I asked him a few questions about it and didn't really have any suggestions on what it might be. My only suggestion is to try and consistently duplicate the sound, so that we could narrow down the problem. So the next time we stop, Phil is kind of sheepish, and tells me he figured out what the sound was. It was the wind whistling through his helmet.
My other story is more of a piece of advice. Always make sure to cover ALL exposed body parts with sunscreen. It was again VERY hot (about 30^C) and the only protective gear I was wearing were my boots, helmet, and gloves (fingerless gloves at that). This equates to a lot of exposed skin. I thought I had done a pretty good job with the sunscreen this time, but alas, I still got burnt. My shoulders, arms and neck are all fine, however, I did not use sunscreen on my chest (I don't know why I always forget there). I do have another funny tan line though. You can see exactly where my necklace was sitting all day. Also, as I discovered this evening, my shirt was riding up a little. The small of my back is burnt as well. I guess I'll have to make sure fix that next time.
Start: 35,402 km - End: 35,547 km - Total Distance: 145 km
When Phil got tired of that, we took a VERY long route home. We went out on Foothills to Chief Lake Road. We then headed farther out of town and came back into town on Old Summit Lake road. Once we were back into town, we had to head over to Ospika because we were still avoiding central. From Ospika we headed home.
O.k. now for the stories. While we were going down Old Caribou Highway, Phil randomly pulls over. He was worried about a high pitched squeal he kept hearing. I asked him a few questions about it and didn't really have any suggestions on what it might be. My only suggestion is to try and consistently duplicate the sound, so that we could narrow down the problem. So the next time we stop, Phil is kind of sheepish, and tells me he figured out what the sound was. It was the wind whistling through his helmet.
My other story is more of a piece of advice. Always make sure to cover ALL exposed body parts with sunscreen. It was again VERY hot (about 30^C) and the only protective gear I was wearing were my boots, helmet, and gloves (fingerless gloves at that). This equates to a lot of exposed skin. I thought I had done a pretty good job with the sunscreen this time, but alas, I still got burnt. My shoulders, arms and neck are all fine, however, I did not use sunscreen on my chest (I don't know why I always forget there). I do have another funny tan line though. You can see exactly where my necklace was sitting all day. Also, as I discovered this evening, my shirt was riding up a little. The small of my back is burnt as well. I guess I'll have to make sure fix that next time.
Start: 35,402 km - End: 35,547 km - Total Distance: 145 km
Saturday, June 28, 2008
Can you guess what Phil and I did today?
That's right, more practice for Phil. I met up with him at about 4:00 pm and he came over to our house for dinner. Then it was off to the ICBC building for some practice. It was closed for the weekend, and we figured since that was where he was going to take his test anyway, it would be a good spot to practice. It was really nice actually, because it had all sorts of marks all over the ground for different parts of the test.
We were there until about 8:30 pm. When Phil had finally had enough we met up with Ryan for a well deserved ice cream break. It was super warm today so neither Phil or I were wearing our jackets. But that last ride was a little chilly. We decided to take the "direct" route back to his house. (ie: via airport road) By the time we got to his house the sun was almost set, so coming back to my house was really chilly. I'm sure I've mentioned before, it doesn't matter the time of year, that last ride home is always a little chilly. ;)
Start: 35,320 km - End: 35,402 km - Total Distance: 82 km
That's right, more practice for Phil. I met up with him at about 4:00 pm and he came over to our house for dinner. Then it was off to the ICBC building for some practice. It was closed for the weekend, and we figured since that was where he was going to take his test anyway, it would be a good spot to practice. It was really nice actually, because it had all sorts of marks all over the ground for different parts of the test.
We were there until about 8:30 pm. When Phil had finally had enough we met up with Ryan for a well deserved ice cream break. It was super warm today so neither Phil or I were wearing our jackets. But that last ride was a little chilly. We decided to take the "direct" route back to his house. (ie: via airport road) By the time we got to his house the sun was almost set, so coming back to my house was really chilly. I'm sure I've mentioned before, it doesn't matter the time of year, that last ride home is always a little chilly. ;)
Start: 35,320 km - End: 35,402 km - Total Distance: 82 km
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Well, I met up with Phil this morning to get some parking lot practice in before his test.
We weren't really in a parking lot, because they've got a vehicle mega sale going on in the CN centre parking lot. :P So we ended up at the end of this dead end road. It worked o.k. but there really wasn't enough room. He's doing really well though, he had the slalom down within a few tries.
We did go for a bit of a ride along old summit road. Its a nice and twisty road, which is always a lot of fun.
Start: 35,223 km - End: 35,320 km - Total Distance: 97 km
Trip Statistics
So now that I'm home from my trip to Edmonton, I thought I would calculate a few statistics about the trip. So here they are.
Length of trip: 7 days
Distance traveled: 2186 km
Gas Consumed: 133 L
Average Fuel Consumption: 16.4km/L or 38.6 miles/gallon
Average Price for Fuel: $1.41/L
Length of trip: 7 days
Distance traveled: 2186 km
Gas Consumed: 133 L
Average Fuel Consumption: 16.4km/L or 38.6 miles/gallon
Average Price for Fuel: $1.41/L
Monday, June 23, 2008
I am so very glad that I spent the night in Hinton. I woke up this morning at about 8:00 am to dry roads and sunshine. The weather was still a little cold and windy, but not being wet makes a BIG difference. I even stopped a few times to take some pictures.
These were taken at mount Robson. As you can see, it wasn't a perfectly clear day, but none of the clouds were rain clouds. I was very appreciative of that. So now I'm home and unpacked (mostly) and spending some much needed time with my hubby. I do need to pick up some of my riding gear, since its all sitting in a pile near the door.
I think my kitty missed me too. He also does this with luggage. He thinks that if he lays on our stuff we can't leave him again. Oh well, I'll leave him be for now.
I also should mention my animal count for today. I saw 3 (1+2) bears, 3 (2+1) deer, a herd of elk and one eagle. I like to think my daddy sent him to check up on me ;)
Start: 34,764 km - End: 35,223 - Total Distance: 459 km
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