Austin FC first win — access denied

They clearly are not the New England Patriots but after promising that every game of their first season would be 'broadcast' the team failed.  Unless 'broadcast' includes webcast which, on my Roku, it does not.

One of the huge sports turnoffs for me is the stranglehold that, even with the 20 thousand stations I've got, keeps me from watching a local sporting event.  And one could say it is a fairly important one.  The second game by a newly established team in a sport that is actually growing in the U.S. AND the world.  

So the first goal and the first win for Austin FC (or, as Dana calls them based on their logo The Groot) were reduced to the size of my Pixel XL.  And, I assume, most of the rest of the games will be so.

I want a bar named 'The Vaccine' that has their own app and requires patrons to enter their card and be vetted.

And can get Austin FC on every television in the place.

After the freeze

The indigenous plants are unscathed by what we saw as a monumental freeze.  They take it in stride and creep back out when the sun says so:

Baby cactus plants returning

Meanwhile back on the bike I've advanced to the next level, wanting to ride on a day it would be better not to.  My ass is still getting used to the saddle again and I'm not young enough to heal the bruising so quickly.  So the Zoewalk was the only aerobic work today (and the source of the picture above).  But I can feel my body's desire to get back on the bike again.  A very good sign.   I used to know what time of day it was by when my body started pulling me towards my running shoes.  I'm a lot of years past that but ready to do some pushing to build up my legs.  We've got a few wicked hills here.  I broke a chain in the middle of one while even peddling in the lowest gear.  I don't get off the bike.  I don't walk.  But I do plan my ride so I'm not too frequently caught above my current level.  Benefits of having ridden for 35+ years.  I've been avoiding a couple of rides that would require me to climb some very steep hills.  I've done them before and know what it takes.  Maybe next week I'll take on one.  It would add a mile or so to my ride which is what I need right now.  A little more length, a little more resistance training.

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