For the love of smooth asphalt

One must appreciate the roads in a climate that doesn't have 50 degree temperature swings in 24 hours, doesn't know what 20 below zero is, and doesn't need the use of snow plows and salt. These roads make for good biking. Unfortunately a good portion or the roads around here are gravel and tar style, which get jarring after about an hour of biking. A road of fresh asphalt in MN begs to be ridden, as there will be pot holes the size of your Mini in a matter of months.
We are enjoying the beautiful fall weather here. It's the kind of weather most Minnesotans would be found in short sleeves in, but sends most Kiwis looking for their down jackets. Good think Kaleb's company is now having a sale on down jackets.

We were able to get out sailing last Thursday. My coworker's friend Tina lives here and, much to our delight, owns a sailboat moored just a block from our house. Her friend and co-owner of the boat took us out on a windy and slightly chilly morning last week. Strangely I was only hit by spray when Kaleb was steering, never when Nicole was. Must be a coincidence. It was a great time!