I have not been back on my bike since Saturday. Not because I have not wanted to but because I do not have any more inner tubes (actually I have three - all with holes in them).
Holes in tubes are not new to me. When I was a kid I rode my bike for hours and hours a day during the summer. The two wheels served as my freedom and source of adventure. Although a great place to grow up, St. Johns is plagued with bull-head stickers - they were everywhere. The difference between now and then is that I had a mechanic to do all my bike maintenance. He was always very quick and professional. The best part is that he never charged me so much as a dime. These days, though, my dad the mechanic is not serving me in this capacity.
This brings me to today's big question: To patch a tube or not?
I have patched many a tubes before; but when I went to the bike shop to get everything I needed to repair a flat there was no discussion around repairing the tube - instead it was immediately determined that I needed to replace the tube. I have been through about $20 worth of tubes and am now thinking that I might need to look into getting a patch kit so I can get some more life out of each tube.
On another note. I went today with Maria to water aerobics. I have to admit it was a lot of fun and a good workout. I was one of two guys there and the youngest of the entire group. I got to hear all the latest gossip surrounding Arnold, Dancing with the Stars, the strange weather and more. If it did not conflict with work schedule I might be inclined to attend more often.
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