The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

The long await game was released on 11/11/11. Skyrim, the fifth game in the Elder Scrolls series, continued the theme of open world role playing, stunning graphics, great stories, and very high replay value.

Some nice reference videos:

• Elder Scrolls V Skyrim: Official Gameplay Trailer (live acting)
• Elder Scrolls V Skyrim Trailer (with in game video - yes, it's that good)
• www.gametrailers.com (a bunch of video's including "making of" type)
• Skyrim takes top honors at GDC Awards (but of course!)

Winter Storage

Last ride of the season?

A melancholy day putting the bike away for the winter. On one hand it feels good cleaning the bike up and getting it safe and out of the weather. On the other hand I can't help but think there could be one more great ride during the season.

Unfortunately, the realities of living the the big city means I don't own a garage, and the local rent-a-space is too inconvenient for quick impromptu rides and rather expensive for long winter storage. And so, with a heavy heart, Pepe is mothballed till spring.

(Doh! I forgot the mothballs! Stay away you moths and mice!)

Chilly ride up north

Road stop side in CT

It was a beautiful day, sunny and cool in the low fifties. Admittedly it got bit chilly on the long ride up the highway. And by chilly, I mean there was snow on the ground up north and my seat had frost on it when I finished a break. The trip took nearly seven hours and I ran out of daylight. Mostly the extra time was due to the inevitable traffic around NYC, but also for multiple breaks to warm up. I had dressed warm, lots of layers, but even my "big winter" gloves just couldn't keep my hands warm enough this trip. Next year I'll plan better - or just get heated hand grips.

How fortuitous that my friend Ann had a big bonfire going at my ride's end!

Warm!