This week my bike fenders came in. I had a little trouble deciding what kind of fenders to install on a mountain bike. I didn't care for the little plastic clip-on style fenders I was finding. I finally decided on cruiser bike fenders. I wanted a full fender, front and rear.

Not knowing what I was getting into with my bike having quick detach rims and being a different kind of bike than what the fenders were designed for. I found some cheap, black, steel fenders.

I had picked up the parts for a cheap portable bike stand to make working on bikes easier. I put it together first. I think I spent a grand total of $25-30 for everything.

Stand went together well. Maybe 20 minutes as I had to cut and fasten two pieces of plywood together for the platform.
It works well.

It helps so much to not have to bend over to work on the bike.
Front fender is finally on, after a bit of modification.

Back fender needs modified to leave room for shifting mechanism. Both fenders need a little modifying to allow brakes to work properly. Not much, but still needed. Wheels still come off quickly for fixing flats or storage.

All back together with fenders and basket. with the steel basket and fenders, this bike is getting heavy. I will live with it, at this point it is about getting in shape not racing.

Speaking of getting in shape. I have taken a couple days off lifting weights and biking. As I write this I am on day 3. I may have to admit to over-doing it a bit. However, I am certainly stronger now than I was before this last several weeks of pushing it. So...I doubt I will quit pushing. I will try to take breaks in the future when I notice I am getting wore out.

Not easy to do. I regressed so far in Maryland last winter that it was not funny. In only a few months I ended up back on oxycontin and when spring came it was like starting over again. I cannot allow it to happen ever again. I am better now then I was going into last winter. This time I have access to a gym, a yoga studio and a great area for bike riding.

Speaking of Yoga, The studio here has a deal. $50 for the first month and you can go to any and all classes during that month to see where you fit in. I could go a couple times a day, every day of the month. Intriguing isn't it??

November is the voc. rehab. center in Columbia, SC. I will have 5 days a week of physical therapy with access to a doctor and nutritionist. I am thinking of a month of Yoga and bike riding for December. January is looking like the best time to start the P90x exercise program. Vivian already has it. Why not give it a go. It is 3 months.

I know it looks like I am setting up to overdo it again. Maybe?? I have a sailboat that needs used and I am going to be in good enough shape to use it. I expect to be in shape again by spring. I intend to spend this summer sailing. Next fall I am planning to start making trips to the Islands.

I have much to do. Of course plans are made loosely as it seems things don't always work out the way I think best. I think the difference is in always implementing some kind of plan. If it changes....ok...but better that, than sitting in a recliner dreaming about it.