This Bud's (Might Be) For You, 15 April

It would have been better to not have needed to insert that "Might Be" into the title, but...

Used to be I could get to the finish of the Bud's Ride with plenty of time to spare, cruise along Puddingstone a bit, maybe talk to whom ever else was standing around waiting for the finale, then take out the camera and think about getting ready. I didn't stand a chance last night, they were done as soon as i got there and could step off my bike. I think one of those two guys above was the recipient of the nights' Buds crown, but it is just my best guess. Dang, i am out of practice. Last night someone passed along Bonita, heading the other direction. She yelled at me, but i wasn't sure what she said - i thought maybe something like, "you'd better hurry if you want to get there before the end!" What? i thought, surely i can't be that behind schedule. I was. Now i remember; i can't spend minutes greeting the dog (or the wife). The bike has to be ready - no topping off the tires with air, and certainly no fussing with rubbing brakes. Ah well, the Bud's season is still pretty young, plenty of time to get back into the swing of it.

For now, This Bud's (might be) for You