My original plan, as many of you may know, was to be back on my bicycle on my 60th birthday, with the plan of spending as many of my remaining years as possible touring the globe. It seemed like such a simple thing. I had projected my earnings from both the Museum, and the market to establish a budget that would hold me over till I turned 62. All was running according to plan until the pandemic struck. Everthing came to a grinding halt. I was fortunate to still be employed, but my earnings from the market dropped conciderably.
My goal remains the same, but I now must adapt my plans to what life is throwing at it. A departure date of March 2023 looks to be more prudent, and though part of me wants nothing more than to hop on Sweetpea, and hit the road, I must look at the big picture.
This gives me 560 days, and I hope to make the best of it. I hope to build up a sustainable workout plan. One that I can continue to follow whilst touring. Work on the darkroom box continues. I only have early Sunday mornings at the moment to do any work on it, but with luck that will be changing soon.
I still have a vast pile of aquired possessions that needs culling. Some items will go on ebay, some items will be gifted, and the remainder will become landfill. The ultimate goal for me is to own only what I can comfortably haul around on my bicycle. Nothing more.
Time now to deal with a flat tire, go for a little ride.
Webster’s Wet Plate 