Close to the top of the gyp cap rock. Big sky's out here, almost always can find a horizon and at times a full 360 degrees!
Rick C.
Rick C.
Real good pictures of the scenery out there! We don't have nothing like that in this area unless you are around the big rivers up north.Fifty two mile ride this morning, starting to get easier going into my third full week of doing extended rides. Used my full suspension e-mountain bike today carried three batteries used only one. I pedaled full time. Lots of long grades to pull and elevation changes up to 700 ft. on a couple but 400 to 500 more common just a lot of them.
Part of the ride took me through gypsum canyon country. Rugged but I find it quite beautiful elevation about 2,100 ft. I'd say and that pretty high around the area I've been riding. Anybody tells you western Oklahoma is flat only glanced at it crossing the interstate at 80 mph.
Rick C.
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Dan the war babies and post WWII children, especially those in rural areas, were blessed with growing up in a wonderful era which allowed children to enjoy youth yet fostered a deeply seated work ethic. At 5 years old both boys and girls had "chores" that were real and helpful tasks. This is sadly lacking in todays world where children are allowed to be exposed to aberrant adult activities in language, electronic content etc. but legally shielded from work or from actual punishment for acting out at home, school or in public. Children are encouraged to disrespect adults and taught almost zero moral conduct at home or school.Thanks for including us. I left the 4 generation farm over 30 years ago and it too had a wonderful stream with lots of good fishin' holes. At a very early age I was turned loose to wander the 800 acres and fish of course, as long as I showed up at noon for lunch and listen to the livestock report. Thanks for the memory trigger
Dan
Rick hit it right on the head! Rick must have been running around in our clan of vagabonds. We even got scrapes and bent forksDan the war babies and post WWII children, especially those in rural areas, were blessed with growing up in a wonderful era which allowed children to enjoy youth yet fostered a deeply seated work ethic. At 5 years old both boys and girls had "chores" that were real and helpful tasks. This is sadly lacking in todays world where children are allowed to be exposed to aberrant adult activities in language, electronic content etc. but legally shielded from work or from actual punishment for acting out at home, school or in public. Children are encouraged to disrespect adults and taught almost zero moral conduct at home or school.
Dan you remember boys and many girls were encouraged to go outside and play till lunch & again till supper, once chores had been completed. Boys carried bb guns everywhere, then pellet guns and by ten or 11; 22 rifles and small shot guns . We fished and swam, buck naked, in the rivers and stock tanks and killed small game for the table. There were no fat kits when I was a youngster we burned it off working, walking, playing and riding both bikes and horses. I was born in '47 and by '66 only two young people I knew passed away. None were shot or drowned even though we were not supervised by adults. Red, Black, White or Brown we got along and if occasionally when a fight broke out; It got settled right there and we shook hands and wiped the blood off each other. If Dad's somehow got involved they did the same. No cops or weapons, though boys and men mostly had one or two weapons with them & the men fresh back from combat in Korea & WWII certainly knew how to employ them and had.
It was a different world that eventually the Cuba crisis & Vietnam conflict changed forever the lives of a generation. Simple joy in life was replaced by anger and a need for escape from reality in alcohol, violence, drugs and sex. Paradise lost, but with time, those who've managed to survive have rediscovered simple lives & endeavors that are so rewarding. I take full responsibility for my own many mistakes, but not for the errors of any others past, present or future. Each generation gets to own both the misery and the joys of their existence!
Rick C.
Rick C.
Dan, it makes you feel old! We just have to keep moving my Aunt told me and she left us last year for greener pastures.Sounds like we are all related!!! Most all of the "life reflections" mentioned I was lucky/unlucky enough to experience, but thankful for the the opportunity to have grown up and lived when I have. Plus, I get to enjoy all the wonderful goins on here at this site. Take care fellas!
Dan
Dan coming off a prolonged health related issue when coupled with the high heat of Summer really requires a bit of caution coupled with patience regarding exercise. Ten or fifteen minutes can be very enjoyable early or late not trying to cover distance just taking everything in as you go. I wouldn't suggest much more than this till Fall weather presents itself. In the Fall God smiles as he watches young and old cycle....my favorite season & fishing/hunting is a big bonus also!Ya'll are inspiring me to get out and ride. Have been through a rough patch health wise and haven't ridden since January. I've been talking a good game lately, but haven't followed through. It's been mid to upper 90's for a couple weeks and Maybe with some cooler weather I'll get it done. Start with some 10 minute rides and work my way back up. No day long trips here without navigating some highways to get out, so 45 minutes to an hour is sufficient.
Dan