"In politics, absurdity is not a handicap." - Napoleon

This morning's 40 miles went fine. I'm learning, and today I decided I need to eat more and more often as I ride. Also, I rode with my iPod for the first time, listening to NPR. It was a little unnerving at first but I got used to it and it did help the time go a little faster. Something to think about besides the pavement. And I can still hear cars coming up behind me - not that it makes any difference. It's not like I can see them behind me or could dodge one headed my direction.

The clock came today. I love it! We'll see what Pam thinks when she gets home in an hour or so. Because it's 30" in diameter the minute hand extends out 15" from the center. That means you can see it move with each tick. Mesmerizing.
It weighs 10 lbs.

Worked on my sermon. The outline is pretty straightforward, but as with some others, this one is all about the delivery. How to frame it, present it. And the subject matter is as important as it gets.

OK, enough of that. For the rest of this evening's entertainment we present the following multi-media diversions. I know, it's shallow and inane, but so am I.

First, let's go roof surfing! (FAIL)

Then, a CRANE STORY in pictures.
(you can click to enlarge any of these)

It seems a car has gone over the edge and into the water. Divers have located the car and attached heavy cables so a crane can lift it out onto dry land.

Everything seems to be going fine. But imagine how much that car weighs, full of water!

No, it's OK. The water is draining out nicely. It's just a matter of getting it a little higher and then swinging it over to the pier.

OH NO!
(those may not be their exact words)

Now we need a BIG crane to get the car and the first crane out of the water. And remember, they're still connected via those first cables. But it's OK because this is a BIG crane and it has BIG outriggers! We're not taking any chances this time!

We have it high enough now that we can release the cables and get the car over onto the pier. Then we'll go back and get the first crane.

The car is out and out of the way. Now for that first crane. All's going well.

Uh-oh. The load seems to have shifted. Uhm, guys? What's happening here??!

(Expletives deleted)

Note that almost everyone has disappeared. They're still running.