Plotting, pedals, and party

That about sums up our weekend.

Simon is in a panic about not having done any plotting or timeline planning for the annual NaNoWriMo coming up in a week. He has been putzing around trying to get inspired and motivated, but it wasn’t until today that he accomplished something – a timeline and some plot outlining.

Ian went to a birthday party partly in Cochrane (the bowing alley there) and partly at the Ben’s house (cake and games). We have to keep track of all the people whose parties he gets invited to this year so we can actually have a party for him next year. With this age group no one is really on the ball to get last names, phone numbers, or any other contact info. I wasn’t on the ball last year, so I’ll endeavour to be so next year.

I finally had my clip-on pedals installed today. Actually they’re double-suited pedals – one side is a normal flat pedal, the other made for clip in shoes. Simon has been on at me to switch over to clip ons, but I’ve been afraid I’d panic while riding, be unable to unclip my foot, and wipe out with major road rash. With the double sided ones I can ride my bike even if I forget my special shoes. 🙂

update

Ian had a really good time at the party. There were 3 boys and 2 girls (Ben’s sister and her friend I’m guessing). They bowled and ate popcorn and drank iced tea and fruit punch. Ian got over 100 bowling. Then they came back, had cake, and then went on a treasure hunt (in a local wooded area by their house) using a map!