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Forum: Pills and Ills
10-24-19, 03:24 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 14,477
Posted By oldfatboy

Thank you all for your posts. They've been...

Thank you all for your posts. They've been informative and helpful.
I was able to ride 900 miles this summer. Wanted to ride 1000, but bike sores and smoke from a forest fire stopped me from riding....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-14-19, 10:54 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,706
Posted By oldfatboy

Thanks for sharing. I'll be in Oregon next...

Thanks for sharing.
I'll be in Oregon next weekend, but will be by Idaho border since I will be visiting there also. I'll be spending 10 between the Washington tri-city area and Boise.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-06-19, 09:55 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,262
Posted By oldfatboy

Been off my bike for 2 weeks now due to a rather...

Been off my bike for 2 weeks now due to a rather severe saddle sore. Believe it was due to seat being too high.
I didn't know about saddle sores till I found this one. So frustrating and what a...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-27-19, 09:36 PM
Replies: 5,332
Views: 840,389
Posted By oldfatboy

Got that right :) Beautiful. We moved up here...

Got that right :)
Beautiful. We moved up here in '61 and I'm very glad we did. Kinda raised on homestead...2 story log cabin with a barrel wood stove, no plumbing, and hauling water from artesian...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-26-19, 08:08 PM
Replies: 5,332
Views: 840,389
Posted By oldfatboy

I lived in the Mini-Cassia area for 13 yrs. Love...

I lived in the Mini-Cassia area for 13 yrs. Love the picture but sure makes me "homesick" for that area.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-02-19, 04:18 PM
Replies: 5,332
Views: 840,389
Posted By oldfatboy

Yesterday my oldest brother invited me to fly...

Yesterday my oldest brother invited me to fly with him to Seldovia (Alaska) to visit our cousin.
Here are pictures of part of the area
...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
08-01-19, 03:34 PM
Replies: 5,332
Views: 840,389
Posted By oldfatboy

This caribou (larger animal in reindeer family)...

This caribou (larger animal in reindeer family) was eating along bike path this morning.
I moved to highway via the driveway.
Took picture from highway as I rode by. It looked at me then went back...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-27-19, 03:16 PM
Replies: 27,116
Views: 3,114,860
Posted By oldfatboy

This first part should give everybody here a good...

This first part should give everybody here a good laugh :)
I rode 3.1 miles today between rain falls! :D

However, those 3 miles gave me a total of 700 miles on my bike since I bought it in May....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-25-19, 01:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,505
Posted By oldfatboy

Prayers for Robert, family, and speedy full...

Prayers for Robert, family, and speedy full recovery!
I hope Gregory has lots of time behind bars to think about the direction of his life and deeds.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-24-19, 02:16 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,038
Posted By oldfatboy

If/when I find it, I'll place it on the handlebar...

If/when I find it, I'll place it on the handlebar and take a picture of it. Perhaps I didn't attach it correctly.
However, I haven't found it. lol, that usually means it's sitting somewhere in plain...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-20-19, 02:34 PM
Replies: 27,116
Views: 3,114,860
Posted By oldfatboy

Congratulations and keep up the good work! I...

Congratulations and keep up the good work!
I got my bike in May and already have 623 miles on it, and I'm not in good physical condition at all. Just kept pedaling without overdoing it :)
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-20-19, 02:31 PM
Replies: 27,116
Views: 3,114,860
Posted By oldfatboy

True that. Gotta do what we gotta do :) I'll be...

True that. Gotta do what we gotta do :)
I'll be happy when I have the stamina to do even some of the elevation you all do, then I'll be doing some longer enjoyable rides.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-19-19, 01:24 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,038
Posted By oldfatboy

No, totally incompatible size for Verve 3...

No, totally incompatible size for Verve 3 handlebars.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-19-19, 01:14 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,038
Posted By oldfatboy

Thank you :)

Thank you :)
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-19-19, 12:57 PM
Replies: 27,116
Views: 3,114,860
Posted By oldfatboy

Wow, don't know how some of you ride in the...

Wow, don't know how some of you ride in the temperatures that you post!
My ride this morning was 48F. A beautiful morning. Woke very early, so went riding. Wanted to try for 40 miles, but right hip...
Forum: Pills and Ills
07-16-19, 02:32 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 14,477
Posted By oldfatboy

Congrats alloo. I love reading how other...

Congrats alloo. I love reading how other diabetics are improving their lives. You didn't say, so I hope you don't have neuropathy also. That is miserable.
Good report. Keep up the good work.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
07-13-19, 04:32 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,038
Posted By oldfatboy

Just to update, I have very much enjoyed the...

Just to update, I have very much enjoyed the bolt. At first I was concerned about paging through screens, but just a little practice/use, and all is well :)
Screen is plenty large enough, and light...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
07-01-19, 03:54 PM
Replies: 5,332
Views: 840,389
Posted By oldfatboy

On my ride today, I saw a mommy moose with her...

On my ride today, I saw a mommy moose with her twin babies, but couldn't get phone out quick enough to take picture before she and babies ran across the highway and into the woods. However, I did see...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-26-19, 12:43 PM
Replies: 27,116
Views: 3,114,860
Posted By oldfatboy

Hope I get as in good shape as you all are :) ...

Hope I get as in good shape as you all are :)
Did 23.7 miles early this morning.
1st pic is looking back at part of town at 0615 and temp 44F
2nd pic is out of town a while...
Forum: Introductions
06-22-19, 03:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,164
Posted By oldfatboy

Hello Hermes, and thank you!

Hello Hermes, and thank you!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-21-19, 04:23 PM
Replies: 27,116
Views: 3,114,860
Posted By oldfatboy

Did my longest ride, since taking up biking...

Did my longest ride, since taking up biking again, today. 27 miles.
Here's a picture looking toward a town (Kenai, Alaska). This one trip, I didn't ride into Kenai.
...
Forum: Introductions
06-20-19, 09:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,164
Posted By oldfatboy

Yes, for sure. Just wish I was younger so I...

Yes, for sure.
Just wish I was younger so I could ride more of it :)
Forum: Introductions
06-20-19, 09:22 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,164
Posted By oldfatboy

Hello and thank you SBW :)

Hello and thank you SBW :)
Forum: Introductions
06-19-19, 03:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,164
Posted By oldfatboy

I must apologize. Totally forgot about my post...

I must apologize. Totally forgot about my post here :/
Thanks for the welcomes. Not good to be welcomed and then forget about the post. Can I blame it on old age??? :)
cb400bill, you should try...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-17-19, 05:11 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,038
Posted By oldfatboy

Thank you all for your time/posts/info. After...

Thank you all for your time/posts/info.
After lots of reading about every computer mentioned, and a rather long phone call, I decided to try the bolt.
Don't know what I'm in for, but will give it...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-17-19, 03:37 PM
Replies: 27,116
Views: 3,114,860
Posted By oldfatboy

I rode 16 miles today. I was happy with the...

I rode 16 miles today. I was happy with the distance and time for a former couch potato :)
...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-16-19, 01:25 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,038
Posted By oldfatboy

Steve, I'm totally new to all this, and as I...

Steve, I'm totally new to all this, and as I posted, don't even know anything about them, so just out of curiousity, which Garmin is similar/comparable to the Bolt?
TIA :)
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-15-19, 08:50 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,038
Posted By oldfatboy

Thank you all for your info and comments and...

Thank you all for your info and comments and jadocs, I had a good laugh at yours :)
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
06-14-19, 01:17 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 6,038
Posted By oldfatboy

Would like help/info buying bike computer

Ok, some background info.
I'm 66, retired, overweight, and out of shape. Some other problems, but doesn't matter here, I don't think.
I'm just getting back on a bike for exercise and fun. I've...
Forum: Pills and Ills
06-08-19, 11:12 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 14,477
Posted By oldfatboy

EaOutlaw1969 and slowpacer, thank you for your...

EaOutlaw1969 and slowpacer, thank you for your posts.
I have friends and family members that don't understand the neuropathy pain.
So glad you guys are doing better.

Today I got on one of my...
Forum: Pills and Ills
06-04-19, 08:03 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 14,477
Posted By oldfatboy

Congratulations sojodave, and thanks for sharing....

Congratulations sojodave, and thanks for sharing.
I thoroughly enjoy reading about experiences dealing with diabetes and riding. Very encouraging.
lol, today I rode for 17 miles and an overall...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-03-19, 09:21 PM
Replies: 5,332
Views: 840,389
Posted By oldfatboy

My brother called me to help launch his boat and...

My brother called me to help launch his boat and tie it up in it's slip
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Forum: Pills and Ills
06-01-19, 01:36 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 14,477
Posted By oldfatboy

alloo, good work. Do you do anything...

alloo,
good work.
Do you do anything different with your insulin for riding? Any precautions?

fwiw, I lost 35 - 40lb and with diet change, dropped my insulin intake about 65%
I take lantus...
Forum: Pills and Ills
05-31-19, 05:06 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 14,477
Posted By oldfatboy

Gerry221, thanks for your post. And congrats on...

Gerry221, thanks for your post.
And congrats on not needing insulin. I know one lady that was able to do the same for about 20 yrs.
Forum: Pills and Ills
05-30-19, 11:38 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 14,477
Posted By oldfatboy

OldsCOOL, thanks for your post! lol, there's...

OldsCOOL, thanks for your post!
lol, there's not a lot of ride hard in me. I'm trying to ride longer distance with some slight inclines/hills to gain some stamina along with some muscle building in...
Forum: Pills and Ills
05-25-19, 09:22 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 14,477
Posted By oldfatboy

eja_ bottecchia, ...

eja_ bottecchia, (https://www.bikeforums.net/members/eja_-bottecchia-199880.html)
thank you for your time and response along with the others. Greatly appreciated.
I've had my A1C down to 6.4, but...
Forum: Pills and Ills
05-24-19, 09:25 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 14,477
Posted By oldfatboy

Congrats on the commuting and desire to lose the...

Congrats on the commuting and desire to lose the weight. Due to different conditions, I haven't been very active, and therefore, not much strength or stamina. I've always loved biking and unicycling,...
Forum: Pills and Ills
05-24-19, 08:54 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 14,477
Posted By oldfatboy

I take Lantus SoloStar which works for 24 hours. ...

I take Lantus SoloStar which works for 24 hours.
Since I've just started riding, I've noticed an increase of around 5 to 10 points of blood sugar. Most of my testing has been while working on my...
Forum: Pills and Ills
05-23-19, 11:58 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 14,477
Posted By oldfatboy

Sean, very interesting. Thanks Will order the...

Sean, very interesting. Thanks
Will order the ultima, but have been using gatorade..not lots, but have it.

Also learning, trying to get info, on those on insulin and how they deal with that. I've...
Forum: Pills and Ills
05-22-19, 05:31 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 14,477
Posted By oldfatboy

I take Metformin also. I'd love to get off it,...

I take Metformin also. I'd love to get off it, but at the same time, insulin is rather high priced :(
Forum: Pills and Ills
05-22-19, 05:28 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 14,477
Posted By oldfatboy

Wow! That is amazing.

Wow! That is amazing.
Forum: Pills and Ills
05-22-19, 03:29 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 14,477
Posted By oldfatboy

Diabetics?

I'm getting back into riding after a long absence but have type 2 diabetes and neuropathy.
I'm curious if there are others here that are diabetic and if so, how you manage blood sugar and insulin....
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-14-19, 05:43 PM
Replies: 3,858
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 664,553
Posted By oldfatboy

Didn't use the rowing machine last couple of...

Didn't use the rowing machine last couple of days, but today was clear and cool, at 42F, so went out to do some riding. Pedalled 15 miles.
Forum: Pacific Northwest
05-10-19, 05:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,150
Posted By oldfatboy

Just joined Bike Forums this week. I'm "up...

Just joined Bike Forums this week.
I'm "up here" :)
Retired and living in Soldotna. Just started riding again.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-07-19, 03:51 PM
Replies: 3,858
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 664,553
Posted By oldfatboy

Thank you and I hope so :) Today I worked...

Thank you and I hope so :)

Today I worked out on the rowing machine for 45 minutes, then after a short break, took a 7 mile ride on the Verve 3.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-07-19, 07:44 AM
Replies: 3,858
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 664,553
Posted By oldfatboy

Thank you for the welcome :)

Thank you for the welcome :)
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-06-19, 05:21 PM
Replies: 3,858
Sticky 65-85+ Thread
Views: 664,553
Posted By oldfatboy

Hello all. I'm 66 yrs old. New to the forum. ...

Hello all.
I'm 66 yrs old. New to the forum.
Used to ride then got rid of bike due to some physical conditions. Gained weight and got sick of that :)
Now, I work out on a rowing machine, then do...
Forum: Introductions
05-06-19, 03:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,164
Posted By oldfatboy

Greetings from southcentral Alaska

I own a Trek Verve 3. Love biking. Used to own a bike (Trek 7700) some years ago, but moved and got rid of it.
Love biking and glad to be part of the community here.
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