Update on the Back 40 (feet, that is)!

Well, Mark's been busy lately.

Thanks to some friends from church, we are trying red potatoes this year. Mark also has planted grape tomatoes, jalapeno peppers, and squash--good eating is ahead! The carrots I planted and the herb garden are growing nicely, and I noticed new blooms on our blackberries (the only kind of blackberries you'll find here are the kind you eat.)

We're thankful for the much needed rain! It's a little colder than I would like, but I don't think it is cold enough to bother the plants. Oscar isn't too happy with the weather, but the plants look a little happier to me.

Spring Cycling!

Here we are in the middle of March already and it is time to get pedaling!

The Austin American Statesman required wheelers to 'qualify' for the Capitol 10K this year. After a few emails back & forth, they informed me that I do in fact qualify. I hope they'll reconsider the time limits so that more wheelers can participate in the future. I know they are trying to address safety concerns, but I think they can do that without excluding so many wheelchair participants!

I have my eye on a few rides/races this year--the 15 mile route of the 'Smokin' Spokes' bike ride in Salado, the Cap 10K run, Austin's Texas Round-Up 10K run or the Red Poppy bike ride in Georgetown, and the Armadillo Classic bike ride in Liberty Hill. Will post pictures after I handcycle these events.

Also got a new 'trainer' for my Freedom Ryder handcycle. I'm very excited about it and hope it will help me get some extra rides in on those days when I can't make time to get out on the road!

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