I’m a man of to do lists. From my earliest days, I can remember my mother teaching me how to make to do lists. The term ADD had not been coined back in the 1950’s, but somehow she knew that to do lists would help me get through life. And they have.
When I was younger, my lists were pretty traditional. I’d make lists of what homework needed to be done, what TV shows I wanted to watch, and which girls might accept my offer to the senior prom (that list was pretty short). As I’ve gotten older, my lists include things like what I need to accomplish each day at work, what we need from the grocery store, and what errands need to be run. I even make lists for the weekend. You know; 1) bike; 2) weed the garden; 3) bike; 4) seal coat the driveway; 5) bike; 6) put together the new patio furniture. No wonder the new patio furniture sat in the box for four months.
Getting ready for this cycling adventure, which starts in less than 15 hours, has involved a myriad of lists. Not only was there the large comprehensive list on which Rosey and I frequently made additions, but there are lists broken down by activity and day. Activity lists include those things that can be done any time, e.g. call to stop the paper, buy lots of ibuprofen, and cover the grill. The day lists include things that have to be completed on a particular day. E.g. Thursday: buy Euros, get a haircut, and finish the last project at work. Today’s list included bike with Steve, and then take off the saddle and peddles off my Felt bike so they can be transferred to the new bike. Tomorrow’s day list includes turn down the water heater, finish packing, and send Beau off to school.
As of now, most of the stuff on the multiple lists has been crossed off. For a guy who lives with lists, it’s a good feeling. I think we're ready.
Next blog will be from one of the airports on the way to Europe.
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