Mountain Bike (Dirt road) 1:22:29 20.65 mi (4:00 / mi) +113m3:56 / mi ahr:140 max:157
Still fighting the cold, but wanted to spin around and got a not bad result. According to Strava, PRd a few places. Found a bit of 2 track at 9, but probably private.
Mom out of hospital and feeling better. She was touched by those who gave her a shout out. In her words "you have nice biking, or woodsy, or whatever you call them friends."
Paddling activity2:52:42 12.48 mi (13:50 / mi) +1m13:50 / mi ahr:89 max:113
MUST READ THIS BEFORE LOOKING AT THE TRACK.
A small but mighty and sternly serious portion of the International Fragile Flowers Adventure Club took an important voyage into the stormy waters of Kent Lake, in the USS International Fragile Flower. The blue skies and fluffy clouds served as no indication of the 6in to 1 foot turbulence that was encountered. In the light We-No-Nah of Captain Hilary, the women bravely, courageously sought to match the conditions encountered. Sternswoman Barbara was at times (well, many times) outmatched and outsmarted by these conditions, and almost lost shipmate Maria. Thank goodness, because she had a very important engagement immediately following the voyage.
They were first swept into circulation by the high winds of the vast water body. Whilst paddling with great force, the women of the vessel were challenged by what Mother Nature dished out. Eventually, the brave voyageurs traversed under the bridge into the open water.
Once again, the waters tossed the mighty vessel. The shipmates furiously (within HR zones 0-1, of course) sought to right the ship time and again. The winds circled as they sought to fight the current to the NE. Alas, a terminal point was reached, only to struggle and fight their way back, caught in many water swirls and dodging dangerous water flora, locally known as "big ass lily pads." Larger vessels (some may call them party barges) crossed the path of this mighty vessel, and often threatened the delicate balance of the contents. But the strength, courage and sheer will of the shipmates fended off any potential danger.
Brave women, these three were. Brave, courageous, and mighty. They have survived 12.48 miles (whilst in appropriate HR zone) of the treacherous waters of Kent Lake, of Michigan. They are to be...COMMENDED.