Good morning Tuesday! You're feeling a bit on the cool side. What's that? Really! It's supposed to be well into the 90s by the weekend? OK, I will enjoy this day. I'm not sure what's up with Weather Underground, but their extended forecast has 2 days with a predicted high of 100! Oh well...

So how are you this nice morning? I'm enjoying my second cup of nice coffee from Honduras. Mike C. and Don E., I want you to know that it is amazing! I wish you had some. I feel ready for the day!

Yesterday was a good one. I was in touch with more people than usual, and I was able to get a few extra things on my list done. I make a list every week, and it has all the usual stuff on it -- stuff I have to do to perform my duties faithfully. On the list, also, are other things that will require me to move beyond the routine. Yesterday I was able to knock a couple of those out. Feels good.

I spent considerable time yesterday working on implementing my FOCCUS training. I have a couple I am marrying later this summer. I got them set up to take the inventory online. This tool is really, really good. They also have a product for those who are married. I'm really interested in using it, maybe in a small group setting with younger married couples. I think it could be a very useful tool. Also, if you are interested in it for your marriage, just contact me privately. I can help you out, and it is not very expensive.

A hilly five miler is what I used to start my day yesterday, and time in the pool is how it ended. I think I did fine in the pool but not as well as I thought I would do. That kind of approach leads to frustration, but I also think it leads to progress. I am pressing on. I have my first open water swim this weekend, which should be really interesting. I had a friend do the Ironman Texas over the weekend. I've been following his progress over the last several months. Interesting. I will get the swimming piece under control.

Tonight is Paceline Tuesday! I am looking forward to it. I cleaned my bike up thoroughly after the Crane ride. I took my wheels off, cleaned everything, and then I put my race wheels on. See the picture above. I am ready to roll. Hopefully I can keep up with everyone. We may have a headwind tonight but it shouldn't be too bad.

There is lots to do before pacelining, including some meetings and other things, so I guess I better get going. Thanks for stopping by.