A Flat Tire!

Since I woke up early I thought it would be a good opportunity to go for a solo ride. Sometimes I like riding by myself at my own speed with only me to be concerned about. Stop when I want. Go when I want. I know that I have good equipment with me. I make sure my tires are good - well usually.

You see I bought my Trek Pilot 2.1 about a year ago since then I have ridden 1500 or so miles. Today I decided that bicycle tires should be changed out every year - at least. And of course these are the original tires so I didn't pick them. But, I think they held up well; that is until today.

I got a flat. I was lucky though. My spirit guides as always were watching over me. And I got the flat to learn a lesson and I realize that. I always feel good inside when I know I got the message or the warning; whatever, the case may be.

I left at 6:30 this morning and rode the reverse route of what we route last Sunday on the organized ride. I rode 25 miles in a Southeastern direction; had salad and sandwich. Afterwards I realized it was only nine in the morning. It's a wonder they were ready to sell me sandwich and salad and not restrict to pastry and breakfast food. I sat outside and ate and it was nice. I was fired up to get back on the bike again. There was little traffic so it was very nice riding and I hooked up for eight miles on a popular trail which is five miles from my house.

All went well. I stopped along the way and looked at the swift moving still raising river. It appeared all barge traffic was halted. I had heart on the news that further south the locks were closed and probably up north too with all the Iowa flooding. I'm guessing the Mississippi is due to crest this week.

The ride went well. But who am I? I am no different than anyone and therefore I got a flat. Guess I was due since I hadn't gotten one for a long while. Well, I learned to buy the best tires. I bought Continentals for my last Trek (man's size - never did fit me right). I still have that old bike and those tires were less than two years old with little use? Hm!

On my return trip back home at about mile 40 I got a flat on my rear tire. Oh, it didn't look completely flat so I un Velcroed my handy-dandy pump with turn-out handle and turn-out foot brace and pumped it up. It held air. So I rode on about four more miles and then it was flat again. So I pumped it up again. I was about a mile and half from home. I rode on and the pump wasn't Velcro's good enough and it slipped and was hitting my pedal so I had to stop and fix that. And that was getting aggravating and I was hot and cussing. I finally got the pump fastened and saw that the tire was flat again. Well, you know I cussed some more and thought the hell with it I'll walk the last mile home.

As I was leading my bicycle with one hand and the sidewalk while trying to walk on lawns with my cleated shoes I thought the situation over. I realized that I was truly blessed and that my spirit guides were indeed watching out for me. You see I needed to know that it was time to get better tires on my bike that 1000 miles was probably long enough for these factory tires. You know they don't put the best on new bikes, or cars, for that matter so it pays to be conscious of this and I knew that. So, as I walked home I thanked my spirit guides for watching over me and protecting me. They always do! They are very cool! I learned my lesson with a very considerate and kind signal.

You see changing tires when you are tired and hot is a bitch, even if you find a shading spot. You never know if your spare if good. Or if something is stuff well inside the tire and puts a hole right away in your new and one and only spare. So, I try to avoid changing a tire and that is why I buy the best tires and tubes.

So, I have an old Trek in the shed with new Continental ties. So, I believe they should fit and I'll change both at the same time. I'll do it tomorrow. I'm tired now and can barely keep my eyes open. So, a lesson was learned. A message was sent and received. Since I am so in tuned with these spirit guides and believe that I can see and feel the signal's now.

I love my spirit guides and yesterday morning upon arising I told them, mentally of course, that I would do favors for them too. But within reason! You see I said this because I have little magical moments where I believe I feel their presents with little singals. For example, like waiting up and without looking say to myself. "I think it should be 9:00 AM". Then I look at the clock and it's 9:00 AM on the nose! Is that too cool?

So point taken! Thanks guys! Thanks for being good to me. And remember I'm willing to do favors because you guys are so cool! Remember too, you owe me - remember. I got M to Ezekiel (channeled spirit) so M would help Edy (spirit) re-connect on the other side with G (spirit). You see G and E were partners for thirty years here on earth.

Okay, here's the details. I believe I was meant to hook up with M for this reunion thing. And I did, I hooked up with M. And she would talk about her deceased friend E and how I reminded her of E with drawing and art. And I found my self saying "I think E watches over you." (Gee wonder who put those words in my mouth - hello [hint: E herself]). And another time with M spoke of E I said. "I bet she would like ot talk to you." (again I think E was putting words and thoughts into my head and mouth). So I made an appointment with the woman who channels Ezekiel whom I have been seeing (well, talking to) since 1992 when my now ex took me there.

I have the tape. Ezekiel at one point asked M if there is someone she would like to talk to and she says yes E. Well, she paces behind your chair patiently. So they spoke. And then M asked E if she saw G? You see G died in 2002 and E died in 2003. "No. E says and I miss her!". So Ezekiel asked M for G's last name and low and behold guess who shows up in a flash? Yes. G. And they embrace (Ezkiel desribed it more as welding together).

So you see? I did them favor and now they do me favors. You got to love it! See how we can mentally, consciously connect with the other side. We are only a plane apart. They are probably all around me know as I sit here and type this.

You know I wish I could remember my past lives. Or maybe they were too bad and I don't want to remember them. But, knowing, maybe I could clear up a few things.

In my next lifetime guys, I want to remember this life time. Because at 60, I have come to really enjoy myself. I'm no longer a "yes" person thinking everyone is better than me. I no longer feel obligated to "please" everyone else all the time. Even if I have to do it alone I am doing what I want and love - and at my own pace!

And I had a flat tire and a wonderful lesson of life today.