Rainy days...

It has been kind of an odd week for this time of year - showers off and on, nothing heavy, just enough to keep things from drying out completely, just enough to keep things interesting. Anyway I decided to get out and see what was happening around town. I got my coffee from the Last Drop Cafe and took up my spot to take some pics. The end result, there just were not that many people riding through the Village. The bike rack at the Depot was full, so I guess the Metro commuters were out even earlier. The library was having its annual booksale (starts today, continues tomorrow) and I picked up a couple older books (some 1950s classics for the boy) and a newer one for myself. Got a second cup of joe and staked out a second spot for pics, but still not much bikey action. Moved a third time, to the Colleges where I knew for sure I would find some bikes and riders.
Even though there was a deficit of two-wheelers in the Village, there was a lot going on. It is Village Venture this weekend, so workers were all over getting the streets spruced up and otherwise ready for the crowds. This will be the first time since moving here that we will not be able to attend. Village Venture, for those of you who don't know is a big craft fair - music, a lot of food, a lot of shopping to kick off the pre-shopping season. It draws people in from all over the region and turns the Village area into one big pedestrian mall with all the streets closed off. Hopefully the weather reports will prove correct and tomorrow will be a bit more sunny. Enjoy the weekend.

a nice collection of raindrops

ok, this is the kind of day it was. the first time this woman rode by i did not have my camera ready. the second time this was the result. i guess you can telll someone is riding by

estudiantes

bicicleta del estudiante

single speeder

third time she rode by, i caught her in focus, but she is kind of lost in all that green

i like the rainy day saddle protector,

and how it is color coordinated with the grips

yes, it is a rose

finally, on the fourth attempt, and fourth different location, i got it just right.

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