This morning Phil called about 6:30 am to go riding. Got to give him some credit, he aint givin up yet. Hot and out of shape, but he wants more punishment. I had to turn him down though. Spending the weekend at Home Depot. Too many projects for me to work on. Remodeling the house I live in and fixing up the Home I rent out.

Told Phil I would call tonight. Maybe I should take him near the canals. Get him in shape more slowly. Think I need to take him down some steps. Work on some technical skills. I have a beginner route near the fire road on south mountain. Don't think he's ready for it yet.