I suspected the tires that came with my trike were cheap. But I decided not to replace anything until it demonstrated its deficiency. That didn’t take long. Not only was my tire flat, it was damaged by a small piece of wood. Fortunately, I had a spare inner tube and the appropriate tools for a roadside repair. Unfortunately, I purchased the wrong tube. My bike uses a smaller valve called “Presta”. I purchased a tube with a “Schrader” valve. This is like the valve on car tires. Unfortunately, it doesn’t fit in a hole designed for a Presta valve. I knew better. I just didn’t read closely enough.

I was only two miles from home, so I picked up the front wheel of my trike, hiked home, ordered good tires, and the wrong inner tubes. Twice. I think I finally have the correct tubes on order. They should be in Monday.

The COVID positivity rate is below 4% in Howard County. And we should have some small amount of protection from our first vaccination shot. We decided I could bring home a Sunday breakfast. Bob Evans makes a fine breakfast.

That’s what passes for news around here these days. I hope this finds everybody doing well.