Next Steps Toward Steps
Since I started my soul searching, I’ve made a few decisions and started making progress toward making those plans real. Here’s a brief update.
I’m pretty sure my next bike will be a Surly Long Haul Trucker. Most of my biking friends agree that it will do what I think it will do, and that it’s a good, well made machine. I’ve definitely noticed that everyone I’ve met who owns one loves the bike. I’m looking forward to having one. I’ve talked to the folks at Topanga Creek Bicycles and set up a time to get sized and get the bike set up for me. Topanga Creek comes recommended by a friend, and I’m impressed by any store that requires an interview before purchase.
I’m also getting set to get back in the water via the Culver Plunge. I’ve read up on their policies and etiquette and that all sounds fine to me. I’ve got a new suit and goggles, and I’m ready to show up as soon as my doctor says I’m good to go.
Speaking of my doctor, I had an appointment earlier this week, and the current timeline is to be off crutches in mid-September. That’s almost a month sooner than I thought, primarily because I counted months instead of weeks and used the high end of the estimate. This is a more accurate assessment, and I’m delighted by it. Moving the date up has given me a nice prod to get these other plans moving a little faster.
That’s the state of my plans today.