I always enjoy a ham radio conversation or two during my commutes, and this morning was no different.
Checked into the SCAT (Senior Citizens And Travelers) radio net on 145.33 this morning and also talked to WB5QYT and KH6JTM on 146.58 simplex for a while. QYT stopped talking since he had arrived at work, so Gary KH6JTM kept me company for a few more miles. As I approached the Alameda bike underpass, I realized I was getting spacey, a sure sign of low blood sugar. I'd been noticing it a little the last mile or so but had hoped to straggle on and make it to work before eating. I'm very glad I stopped. I guess Gary might have called Jacque if I'd just dropped out of the radio conversation without notice but who knows. By the time I got stopped I was quite dizzy and confused and struggled getting the wrapper off my chocolate chip oatmeal bar. It was near frozen and hard to chew, but I got it down. I resumed riding immediately, and struggled for another mile before I stopped wobbling around and started feeling human again. Thank goodness most of my commute is on relatively empty bike trails and not city streets dodging cars....
Morning Stats from the GPS:
Overall average speed Moving Avg Max Speed
8.2 Mph 9.8 mph 19.1 mph
Total Trip time Moving Time Stopped Time
54:50 mins 45.43 mins 09.07 mins
Well, at least you didn't pass out - being on relatively empty bike trails isn't a good thing if you pass out! Enjoying the blog!
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