tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3267224089554889479.post8709033410372170255..comments2024-02-03T23:48:14.712-08:00Comments on The Trailer Park Cyclist : Hawk In the RainTim Joe Comstockhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05351911607475089105noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3267224089554889479.post-78085887886050440052014-04-05T08:10:16.450-07:002014-04-05T08:10:16.450-07:00Just write good sir...just write.Just write good sir...just write.Wayward Sonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10047261638209232831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3267224089554889479.post-606011600950624822014-04-03T20:01:04.950-07:002014-04-03T20:01:04.950-07:00Holy crap I thought you were dead! Your eloquence...Holy crap I thought you were dead! Your eloquence escapes me but anything I can do, Harold, let me know! As long as it doesn't require money or heavy lifting, I mean.<br /><br />What a winter of discontent. Steady on, bro, coffee and donuts, words!<br /><br />tjTim Joe Comstockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05351911607475089105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3267224089554889479.post-89905428203148870332014-04-01T09:26:35.758-07:002014-04-01T09:26:35.758-07:00TJ - I came by park today looking for company. I&...TJ - I came by park today looking for company. I've been long away and gone but find what must be a kindred soul whenever I happen by the trailer door. I owe you one.<br /><br />I'll try to re-awaken the Home if I can find a way through the Red Cat and Honey-Brown of my days off. We'll meet on the road one way or another.<br /><br />Speed and litter bro -<br /><br />WaywardWayward Sonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10047261638209232831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3267224089554889479.post-51147002179020490052014-03-24T07:41:27.262-07:002014-03-24T07:41:27.262-07:00Thank you for reading, anna. It means more than I...Thank you for reading, anna. It means more than I can say.<br /><br />tjTim Joe Comstockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05351911607475089105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3267224089554889479.post-76848018344274264622014-03-21T20:56:24.870-07:002014-03-21T20:56:24.870-07:00Such a lot of sadness, tj. I'm always amazed a...Such a lot of sadness, tj. I'm always amazed at the beauty you manage to create out of loss and pain. Thank you for the magic transformation. I feel humbled and honoured that you share it with us all in blogosphere.annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03781197684265615040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3267224089554889479.post-67276106914889260712014-03-12T18:17:53.238-07:002014-03-12T18:17:53.238-07:00Thanks so much, Matt. I think that cycling is the...Thanks so much, Matt. I think that cycling is the key to living in the moment. I think you have struck through to the heart of the matter. When on my road bike flashing along, absolutely aware of my surroundings, traffic, road conditions, cadence...that is it, I think.<br /><br />I really appreciate your support, Matt. Hope the puppies are well and yourself, too.<br /><br />tjTim Joe Comstockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05351911607475089105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3267224089554889479.post-42151211275860479172014-03-12T12:21:32.850-07:002014-03-12T12:21:32.850-07:00TJ, what a pleasant surprise checking in and seein...TJ, what a pleasant surprise checking in and seeing an awesome new post! You have a way with words my velo brother...I myself have no excuse whatsoever for my pathetic rate of blog updates (I'm hoving around one a month, and I just don't know what happened but I can't seem to get much better than that lately). <br /><br />Can't imagine the pain of losing a brother...just last week was our mothers 80th bday. Took a few days away from the ol' salt-mine, picked up my big bro on the way to LAX, then little bro at the airport (was supposed to be LAX but changed mid-stream to Burbank). From there it was a brothers reunion road-trip to AZ...what a great time we had! You have to jump on those opportunities, as you never know when you won't get that chance again. Life changes in a blink. Live for the moment, even if it's just planning your escape from servitude on the way to becoming the master of your own ship (again). LMD will still be waiting for you when the time suddenly becomes right for you to fly again. Be safe and hang in there TJ! And thanks for the peer into your life...sharing makes things better!Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10517087265569164625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3267224089554889479.post-60625401042532888882014-03-11T03:36:23.983-07:002014-03-11T03:36:23.983-07:00Perseverance is about all I have left, Steve, or ...Perseverance is about all I have left, Steve, or at least some days that's how it feels. But you are right about that flat. Tonight I think I will order a new rear tire online and a couple tubes. My old Scoutmaster would be appalled at my lack of readiness.<br /><br /><br /><br />tjTim Joe Comstockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05351911607475089105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3267224089554889479.post-12988350265332118482014-03-11T03:31:05.808-07:002014-03-11T03:31:05.808-07:00berry, I do suppose the kind of questions you ask ...berry, I do suppose the kind of questions you ask reveal the trail you are on and the kind of person you are...or perhaps the kind of person you endeavor to be. I never really looked at it that way. Thanks for the insight...<br /><br />The truth seems to be that each question pursued leads to many new <br />questions. It has been a long time, but I do seem to remember once seeing a dog chasing his own tail...<br /><br />Thanks for reading. tjTim Joe Comstockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05351911607475089105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3267224089554889479.post-6000965377263667912014-03-10T14:14:57.714-07:002014-03-10T14:14:57.714-07:00I bow to the masterI bow to the masterJim Bangshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11618333090634257257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3267224089554889479.post-60934576467673194332014-03-10T07:32:30.250-07:002014-03-10T07:32:30.250-07:00TJ,
Had a hawk (not a redtail though) feasting on ...TJ,<br />Had a hawk (not a redtail though) feasting on squirrel in our back yard yesterday. I kept scaring him off his meal as I made trips between the house, garage & car, packing up bike & gear for a ride in the slush. Just another organism looking for a meal.<br /><br />Try to keep your spirits up. Make it a thing to get that flat tire fixed - you can't have a spur-of-the-moment ride if you're sitting on flats.<br /><br />And endeavor to persevere.<br /><br />Steve ZSteve Z (swampboy62)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03594045912519415678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3267224089554889479.post-11793255244076317782014-03-09T19:27:10.508-07:002014-03-09T19:27:10.508-07:00Already did. He's doing okay. Still miss him...Already did. He's doing okay. Still miss him though...Jonathanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07352066702581072497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3267224089554889479.post-60916127532260484302014-03-09T07:01:32.963-07:002014-03-09T07:01:32.963-07:00Sometimes, TJ, I think the answer may lie in the q...Sometimes, TJ, I think the answer may lie in the questions themselves. Those who believe they have answers don't seem to be looking deep enough. You seem to be looking pretty deep. Thanks for that.berryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02893819031208439646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3267224089554889479.post-47379499154387352492014-03-08T15:10:10.448-08:002014-03-08T15:10:10.448-08:00I know a couple guys....I know a couple guys....RoadieRyanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15900109046198641775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3267224089554889479.post-74938653577523265772014-03-07T09:19:53.766-08:002014-03-07T09:19:53.766-08:00Hey, Bro. Too many too-long work days have caused...Hey, Bro. Too many too-long work days have caused me to be a not-so-hot webular pal. I'll see if I can fix that. meanwhile, Little Miss's rebuild will require a lot of tech advice. Do you know anyone with experience rebuilding old ten speeds?<br /><br />tjTim Joe Comstockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05351911607475089105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3267224089554889479.post-68325899575232899912014-03-07T09:09:03.479-08:002014-03-07T09:09:03.479-08:00Jonathan! Call him. Call your brother. Better y...Jonathan! Call him. Call your brother. Better yet: send a card, or anything. Make it goofy. Make it sentimental. You decide. Even one second from now might be too late.<br /><br />tjTim Joe Comstockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05351911607475089105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3267224089554889479.post-17515746715426182662014-03-07T09:02:29.043-08:002014-03-07T09:02:29.043-08:00Thanks, Jim. It is a bit wacky that after thirty ...Thanks, Jim. It is a bit wacky that after thirty years owning and operating my own business I find myself toiling once again in the trenches; on the other hand, there is a certain rejuvenating quality to what I am doing and besides, I am gradually moving towards starting up one more time...these McD projects are projected to last until the end of 2015. I also expect a stock split (long overdue) on the McDonalds stock and I am putting aside the Comstock Farms dream (mostly imaginary) long enough to obtain a block of stock between now and fiscal 2015. <br /><br />Good Lord, listen to me...I really AM back in the world...oh well, I'm still here so i might as well work the angles while I can. I can definitely relate to your end-of-career ennui, however. When I started this Blog I thought it was all over with me and the trades, but here I am plotting and planning a second career including a miniature power-grab and a couple trucks...I already have financial backing and a small but hard-as-nails crew.<br /><br />Bicycles must be in there somewhere, but right now I am tooling up and looking to cash out hard when I turn sixty in a year and a half. <br /><br />Ha! I think maybe I out blog-jacked ya, there...<br /><br />tjTim Joe Comstockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05351911607475089105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3267224089554889479.post-73512634045361927482014-03-06T13:47:40.716-08:002014-03-06T13:47:40.716-08:00You've caught me in a melancholy moment, and o...You've caught me in a melancholy moment, and once again your words have brought on a bout of reminiscing...<br />Makes me miss my brother, who lives too far away.Jonathanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07352066702581072497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3267224089554889479.post-13810782804574940212014-03-06T11:46:45.585-08:002014-03-06T11:46:45.585-08:00Good to see you post Sir, always enjoyable to read...Good to see you post Sir, always enjoyable to read your words. May your tires fill with air, your chain be lightly lubed, and your steel lugged steed stand ready to answer the call of the road and swoop down country byways like a hawk on the hunt...RoadieRyanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15900109046198641775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3267224089554889479.post-39244309943834899002014-03-06T09:29:38.038-08:002014-03-06T09:29:38.038-08:00This almost slipped by me, glad I check. A persona...This almost slipped by me, glad I check. A personal look into your thoughts is welcome. I love the term "sweet melancholy" that you use. It describes some feelings I have had going on this winter. Four days of acceptable riding here this March has shaken that a bit for me, like so much rain on a hawks feathers. A bike ride, even if it is my little commute back and forth to work makes the sun shine a bit brighter.<br />Basketball ended, suddenly, as it always does every year, with a loss. Boom, no more practice, no more mixing it up with the guys, no more staying sharp, thinking in the moment like coaching does. My job is losing the challenge, that sharp moment to moment thinking that coaching or riding a bike for that matter, requires.That is why I like cycling so much, Just the requirement to operate this two wheeled machine keeps my mind working and not wandering off too far from the task. Work is just a slog along day to day thing keeping the stock holders at bay and hitting the number, never seeming to really matter what I do....it all seems to work out. I know I worked hard at some point in the past to reach this status and I should sit back a bit and let the company cruise along and enjoy it. <br />Well now, this got away from me a bit when I just wanted to say thanks for the post and your thoughts.<br />Stay safe out there my friend being the worker drone.<br />JimJim Bangshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11618333090634257257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3267224089554889479.post-38699827516659218342014-03-06T07:08:22.244-08:002014-03-06T07:08:22.244-08:00High praise from a colleague is always welcome, Ma...High praise from a colleague is always welcome, Marsha. I am envious of your Miami weather as viewed from the other end of the state.<br /><br />tjTim Joe Comstockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05351911607475089105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3267224089554889479.post-6592945974330442502014-03-06T07:06:56.408-08:002014-03-06T07:06:56.408-08:00Thank you, miss. It is good to know that there is...Thank you, miss. It is good to know that there is an audience, however minute.<br /><br />tjTim Joe Comstockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05351911607475089105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3267224089554889479.post-53878317823522318992014-03-06T07:05:20.305-08:002014-03-06T07:05:20.305-08:00I'm working on it, Daniel. I have been follow...I'm working on it, Daniel. I have been following your posts without comment due to my generally sour attitude after a twelve hour work day. But I am watching.<br /><br />tjTim Joe Comstockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05351911607475089105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3267224089554889479.post-78139757970804695182014-03-06T07:03:55.919-08:002014-03-06T07:03:55.919-08:00Yes, Island Woman, we do. A little life in our li...Yes, Island Woman, we do. A little life in our lives. Your Blog rekindles my desire to build a finely-crafted small boat and sail la Caribe in search of Veritas and laughter.<br /><br />tjTim Joe Comstockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05351911607475089105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3267224089554889479.post-58144180101300141512014-03-06T05:18:05.314-08:002014-03-06T05:18:05.314-08:00Deleted by "author" due to mangled typin...Deleted by "author" due to mangled typing and dumb syntax, whatever that is. Not to mention dangling my participles in public. It all came down to saying thanks, Brian. Aren't you about due for a post your ownself?Tim Joe Comstockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05351911607475089105noreply@blogger.com