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I received notice that I have been accepted as a goat yard volunteer at Henry Vilas Zoo (HVZ). My shift will be Sundays from 10am to 1pm, starting May 3rd and running through September 27th. The first orientation session is scheduled for April 25th.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I have no idea yet whether I will love it or hate it, but I know I like hanging out with goats. They mentioned that Sundays tend to be slower-paced with fewer large groups of kids. I am thinking I will bring my camera along to take photos when I am off shift. I wonder what the likelihood is that I would run across anyone I know?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019m thinking of going bike shopping. Perhaps a smarter commute than weekly Uber transport. Ideally I hope I could find a bike similar to the GT Backwoods I had so many years ago. Not necessarily the same make and model but basically in terms of feeling. To find a bike that I liked as much as I liked that one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The underlying goal continues to be body health, rebuilding muscle so I can bike and stand.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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