Ephemera

• Worked on the Bleriot some. Pics another time. Has anyone seen my velcro strap I use for my frame pump?
• I had/am having an Afib this evening. I'm pretty convinced that 2 things tend to trigger them. The first is sleep problems, which I've had of late. I need to change masks for the Cpap machine and that might affect things. The 2nd is excessive eating or fullness. Tonight the episode began at Kashmir. It's not so much that I ate alot, but that I drank lots of fluids this afternoon before the meal and then water with the meal to counteract the spiciness. Looks like I need to focus on "push aways". Frustrating.
• I'm really enjoying the Federer coverage- Lots of talk about GOAT, Fed/Tiger and relative records in realtive eras. I don't know the exact numbers, but his streak of trips to at least a semifinal in Majors (20 maybe) is simply ridiculous. 14 Majors, of course, tying Pete. Career Grand-Slam, which betters Pete (and you must include his multiple French finals, something Sampras never sniffed). It's great stuff all round. I also enjoy the pontification as to whether Nadal surpasses him. Based on his performance now, it's a "maybe", but Rafa's knees will give out before that. Once he slips athletically, he's finished, b/c his game is so bruising and physical.
• I'm gonna ride tomorrow, but we'll have to see how Mr. Heart goes before deciding on a course of action.
• I was studying tennis29.com and looking at the chart of Slam winners and their respective records in each. I'm doubly impressed what Andre managed to accomplish. Yes, it's unfortunate that he didn't win more; he could have, but when all the other players had their Achilles heel, Andre didn't: Borg/US, Lendl/Wimbledon, McEnroe/French, Sampras/French, Connors/French. Andre's career Grand Slam was the first of the modern era and impressive.

Tomorrow is a new day; let's hope you all take advantage of what it offers.