trying times

we live in trying times and unfortunately there are some things in life that can't be fixed by shifting realities. last year i bought some expensive weed seeds, 6 seeds for $70, and i wasted 3 seeds before figuring out the correct procedure.  basically it was a total  failure, not only did i blow money on  seeds, i also bought grow lights, fertilizer and assorted other accessories. but i still had 2 seeds and the plan was to grow a mighty weed tree this summer.

i got a seed to grow and nurtured  it for 2 months waiting for the spring weather but disaster struck. my 4 legged partner in crime decided to have a weed salad and i came home to charlie brown's christmas  tree. the plant isn't dead but it's on life support in my basement ICU.

and this morning reality bit me in the arse again.  a few months ago i had the drive train replaced in an old kona lava dome i bought last summer after having another old classic kona bike stolen. as  i was riding home this morning my rear brakes started acting up and the only thing i could do was disconnect the brake cable in order to ride it home.  once i got home and put on some strong reading glasses, i discovered the problem, my rim blew out.  it's a real let down because it had a brand new cassette attached to the rim  with the new drive train.  the smart move would be to dump the bike and buy a new one but i love old classic konas so it will be a tough  decision.