Author Archives: shelaghvt

Shelagh’s Guide to Procrastination

Posted on October 13, 2014 by shelaghvt

Well, given that I started the blog nearly nine months ago, I have decided to let myself be the one to finish it with my own final entry. So, you probably figured out that we’re home. We made it (ages … Continue reading →

Posted in Biking, Cats, Dogs, Family, Friends, Home, Vermont | 2 Comments

1000 Miles Later

Posted on October 13, 2014 by shelaghvt

“Now’s the Time”   ~ Charlie Parker It really is time. It’s been two weeks,* life is getting back to what used to be normal and perhaps it’s time to wrap this baby up and put it to sleep. How do … Continue reading →

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Extra, extra!

Posted on April 23, 2014 by shelaghvt

They made it. Against the odds (Las Vegas, 4:1) the Savvy?Travelers made it home to Vermont. They appear to be physically unharmed and no more psychologically damaged than when they started. They are cold but when asked if they would … Continue reading →

Posted in Biking, Home, Rain, Snow, Travel, Vermont | 4 Comments

Sentimental Journey … Interrupted

Posted on April 20, 2014 by shelaghvt

Life is what happens when you’re busy making other plans. ~ John Lennon Der mentsh trakht un Got lakht. (Man plans and God laughs.) ~ Yiddish Proverb Biking into Vermont is going to be the most amazing and emotional experience. … Continue reading →

Posted in Biking, Dogs, Friends, Hills, Home, Marriage, Massachusetts, Northampton, Snow, Travel | 8 Comments

Northampton

Posted on April 18, 2014 by shelaghvt

I already said in my Poughkeepsie post — in which I didn’t give Poughkeepsie anywhere near the recognition it deserves and would have gotten if it had fallen toward the beginning of the trip, rather than the end — that … Continue reading →

Posted in Biking, Eating, Food, Friends, Massachusetts, Memories, Northampton, Travel | 3 Comments

Poughkeepsie Post

Posted on April 17, 2014 by shelaghvt

For some reason, I have been charged with writing the Poughkeepsie post. “Why do we need a Poughkeepsie post?” I ask. “It was nice. We had fun,” I am told. “Then you write it.” “No, you. You should write it.” … Continue reading →

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Ways In Which I Am No Longer Like My Mother

Posted on April 16, 2014 by shelaghvt

My mother was a lovely woman: graceful, reserved, maybe even a little bit shy until she got to know you. And although I know I am not entirely like her (because I’m much more of an extrovert and I enjoy … Continue reading →

Posted in Biking, Family, Manners, Mothers | 5 Comments

Home Sweet Home

Posted on April 16, 2014 by shelaghvt

I’ve been looking forward to Philly since leaving Charleston.  For me, entering Pennsylvania will be momentous and as we approach I am very excited.  But there is no welcome sign.  Ok, there is a Mason-Dixon sign but that is not … Continue reading →

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Why Do We Bike?

Posted on April 16, 2014 by shelaghvt

Shelagh and I are not bikers.  Not really.  This may sound strange to some but we know that our biker friends are nodding knowingly.  Trust me on this.  We know bikers.  We have friends who are bikers.  We are not … Continue reading →

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Map Freak

Posted on April 15, 2014 by shelaghvt

If I ask you to think of that thing your spouse, partner or best friend does that bugs you the most, does something immediately spring to mind? Probably a few things. I know. Well, for me, it’s the map thing. … Continue reading →

Posted in Biking, Maps, Marriage, Travel | 2 Comments