[RBW] Re: Reflection on S24O/Mo

2014-02-28 Thread Pondero
Oh my, since I missed out on February, Mike's idea sounds like total 
brilliance.

Chris
Sanger, TX

On Thursday, February 27, 2014 8:47:03 PM UTC-6, Mike Schiller wrote:

 my opinion is that if you miss one month double up the next month.   Maybe 
 even get ahead and do two months with two trips!

 If my wife didn't mind I'd be out on the trails for a week per month.

 ~mike
 Carlsbad Ca

 On Thursday, February 27, 2014 8:15:57 AM UTC-8, Deacon Patrick wrote:

 Hughes almost two month journey in this endeavor and the challenge he’s 
 having fitting in February’s S24O got me thinking on a number of fronts, 
 and I’d love to hear other’s thoughts:

 — The intriguing thing to me about going at least once a month is the 
 creativity and wonder and joy of experiencing beauty in all types of 
 weather. Well, for me personally, I get that range already, so I don’t need 
 the imposition of whether I go by bike, ski pulk, or for more than one 
 night. If I accidentally accomplish it, then cool. Grin.

 — I have enough challenges that for me the idea of an imposed schedule 
 would be a burden rather than a freedom, though I can easily see how the 
 structure could lead to freedom for others.

 That’s as far as I’ve gotten and I’d love to hear your experience and 
 thoughts.

 With abandon,
 Patrick

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 *www.OurHolyConception.org http://www.OurHolyConception.org*
  


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[RBW] Re: Reflection on S24O/Mo

2014-02-27 Thread EGNolan


 I try to abstain from too many set things in my life. I have work from 
 8:30-5 every day, that seems to be enough. I like the flexibility of doing 
 things when they work and not feeling guilty when they don't. Scheduling 
 activities, especially if others are joining you, is sometimes necessary, 
 but it can also make the activity feel like a burden. 


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[RBW] Re: Reflection on S24O/Mo

2014-02-27 Thread dougP
When you have a regular schedule such as work, school, etc., it is nice to 
have your free time be truly free.  However, if you don't look a bit 
forward  decide, for instance, this weekend I'm going camping it's too 
easy for time to just slide by.  There's a balance there somewhere that may 
differ for each of us.  I know people who schedule themselves out months in 
advance as well as people who don't think about the weekend until Thursday 
night.  I think the key is if an activity feels like a burden or instills 
guilt then it may be smart to back off a bit.  Think about ride my bike 
every day, come rain, snow, or sleet  Something we all enjoy but sheesh 
that would quickly get old for me.  

dougP

On Thursday, February 27, 2014 8:23:38 AM UTC-8, EGNolan wrote:

 I try to abstain from too many set things in my life. I have work from 
 8:30-5 every day, that seems to be enough. I like the flexibility of doing 
 things when they work and not feeling guilty when they don't. Scheduling 
 activities, especially if others are joining you, is sometimes necessary, 
 but it can also make the activity feel like a burden. 



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[RBW] Re: Reflection on S24O/Mo

2014-02-27 Thread hsmitham
Deacon,

The burdens in my life compel me to attempt a bike overnight a month. 

I would characterize myself like those mustangs penned up rather than 
running free in the open country...I have purposely submitted to our 
societies convention of working and care taking a home (rather than the 
absurd notion of home ownership as everything is transitory and we don't 
own anything in this moment) for some modicum of financial imperative.

If the process of attempting to do an overnight a month adds to my stress 
level then I wouldn't hesitate ending the endeavor immediately. At my core 
I am a nomad and these foray's are my tether to who I am. Don't mistake me 
I enjoy the comforts of modern living but there is a physical  physic 
cost. I choose to offset those costs within my domain. Freedom is what I'm 
after. Om Tat Sat Om...Yes that the real. Jai Devi.

~Hugh

On Thursday, February 27, 2014 8:15:57 AM UTC-8, Deacon Patrick wrote:

 Hughes almost two month journey in this endeavor and the challenge he’s 
 having fitting in February’s S24O got me thinking on a number of fronts, 
 and I’d love to hear other’s thoughts:

 — The intriguing thing to me about going at least once a month is the 
 creativity and wonder and joy of experiencing beauty in all types of 
 weather. Well, for me personally, I get that range already, so I don’t need 
 the imposition of whether I go by bike, ski pulk, or for more than one 
 night. If I accidentally accomplish it, then cool. Grin.

 — I have enough challenges that for me the idea of an imposed schedule 
 would be a burden rather than a freedom, though I can easily see how the 
 structure could lead to freedom for others.

 That’s as far as I’ve gotten and I’d love to hear your experience and 
 thoughts.

 With abandon,
 Patrick

 *www.MindYourHeadCoop.org http://www.MindYourHeadCoop.org*
 *www.OurHolyConception.org http://www.OurHolyConception.org*
  


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[RBW] Re: Reflection on S24O/Mo

2014-02-27 Thread Deacon Patrick
Beautiful responses, Hugh and all! Enjoy whatever you do with wild abandon!

With abandon,
Patrick

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Re: [RBW] Re: Reflection on S24O/Mo

2014-02-27 Thread Hugh Smitham
Deacon,

That's me wild abandon! Peace Brother.

~Hugh

Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep
moving. -- Albert Einstein

http://velocipedemusings.blogspot.com/




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 Beautiful responses, Hugh and all! Enjoy whatever you do with wild abandon!

 With abandon,
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[RBW] Re: Reflection on S24O/Mo

2014-02-27 Thread Mike Schiller
my opinion is that if you miss one month double up the next month.   Maybe 
even get ahead and do two months with two trips!

If my wife didn't mind I'd be out on the trails for a week per month.

~mike
Carlsbad Ca

On Thursday, February 27, 2014 8:15:57 AM UTC-8, Deacon Patrick wrote:

 Hughes almost two month journey in this endeavor and the challenge he’s 
 having fitting in February’s S24O got me thinking on a number of fronts, 
 and I’d love to hear other’s thoughts:

 — The intriguing thing to me about going at least once a month is the 
 creativity and wonder and joy of experiencing beauty in all types of 
 weather. Well, for me personally, I get that range already, so I don’t need 
 the imposition of whether I go by bike, ski pulk, or for more than one 
 night. If I accidentally accomplish it, then cool. Grin.

 — I have enough challenges that for me the idea of an imposed schedule 
 would be a burden rather than a freedom, though I can easily see how the 
 structure could lead to freedom for others.

 That’s as far as I’ve gotten and I’d love to hear your experience and 
 thoughts.

 With abandon,
 Patrick

 *www.MindYourHeadCoop.org http://www.MindYourHeadCoop.org*
 *www.OurHolyConception.org http://www.OurHolyConception.org*
  


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[RBW] Re: Reflection on S24O/Mo

2014-02-27 Thread Shawn Granton
I really wanted to attempt the Bike Overnight a month club (my camping 
trips are rarely under 24 hours in length) this year. While Portland isn't 
as balmy as SoCal, it still is mild enough (usually) to pull off camping in 
the winter. But I realized that I didn't have enough time in January to 
pull it off, at least pull it off without stressing out about it. I've just 
decided to do as many Bike Overnights (and tours) as possible this year, 
and if I can get in one a month, it's good. I wrote about it over here:
http://urbanadventureleague.wordpress.com/2014/01/19/the-dangers-of-too-many-goals-and-plans/

yours,
Shawn

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[RBW] Re: Reflection on S24O/Mo

2014-02-27 Thread Manuel Acosta
Wait you can plan things?
I usually get kicked out of the house when I get super antsy and I'm told 
to come back when I feel better.
Usually this works out.



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[RBW] Re: Reflection on S24O/Mo

2014-02-27 Thread Tom Virgil
Loving this thread.  Over on the Atlantis Fatties I made light of the 
medicine dance and (implied) humor of it.  Having now heard the forecast 
(Noah type deluge) and knowing the geography of Sunland/Tijunga, you take 
care, dear friend.

Best regards,

Tom



On Thursday, February 27, 2014 8:15:57 AM UTC-8, Deacon Patrick wrote:

 Hughes almost two month journey in this endeavor and the challenge he’s 
 having fitting in February’s S24O got me thinking on a number of fronts, 
 and I’d love to hear other’s thoughts:

 — The intriguing thing to me about going at least once a month is the 
 creativity and wonder and joy of experiencing beauty in all types of 
 weather. Well, for me personally, I get that range already, so I don’t need 
 the imposition of whether I go by bike, ski pulk, or for more than one 
 night. If I accidentally accomplish it, then cool. Grin.

 — I have enough challenges that for me the idea of an imposed schedule 
 would be a burden rather than a freedom, though I can easily see how the 
 structure could lead to freedom for others.

 That’s as far as I’ve gotten and I’d love to hear your experience and 
 thoughts.

 With abandon,
 Patrick

 *www.MindYourHeadCoop.org http://www.MindYourHeadCoop.org*
 *www.OurHolyConception.org http://www.OurHolyConception.org*
  


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