2020 Frigid Digit: Another COVID Regatta Success

It was a little Frigid and breeze never got out of single Digits at the 2020 Snipe Frigid Digit on October 3-4, but in the world of COVID, it was a fun, crystal clear fall weekend with a great turnout of new and old Snipe sailors alike! with both “pandemic regattas”, the Colonial Cup and Frigid Digit, in the rear view mirror, we are happy to report neither of these has had any negative effects. Taking reasonable precautions with some sacrifices has allowed us to continue to do what we love at very low risk.… Read More 2020 Frigid Digit: Another COVID Regatta Success

November 30, 2020November 30, 2020 Alex PlineLeave a comment

The Wayback Machine – or is it the WABAC Machine?

The Internet Archive – also known as the Wayback Machine – is one of those most amazing pieces of internet technology that just chugs along in the background. As they say, once something is posted online, it never goes away and in many cases, that’s a good thing! As we age and history gets fuzzier, this is a great resource to remember the real deal.… Read More The Wayback Machine – or is it the WABAC Machine?

September 16, 2020November 30, 2020 Alex PlineLeave a comment

A Break From My Regularly Scheduled Program

I don’t typically discuss my day job on this blog because it is really about what I do in my “leisure time” and I prefer to talk about bikes, boats and urbanism, which are my current extracurricular passions. But I had this great opportunity for a retrospective of my career at NASA and it was been a fantastic ride!… Read More A Break From My Regularly Scheduled Program

August 11, 2020September 12, 2020 Alex PlineLeave a comment

Alex Pline on Pricey Luxury Condos, Parking Lots, and Cycling in Annapolis

In June, I had a free ranging discussion with Scott MacMullan about development, Strong Towns, and biking and the incentives that drive them on his ‘Annapolis Podcast’. I really enjoy these kinds of conversations.… Read More Alex Pline on Pricey Luxury Condos, Parking Lots, and Cycling in Annapolis

August 11, 2020August 11, 2020 Alex PlineLeave a comment

2020 Colonial Cup: Something Different but Kinda the Same

A lot was different than usual but the same people were still at the top of the scoresheet. Not my finest hour, but was great to be racing again.… Read More 2020 Colonial Cup: Something Different but Kinda the Same

July 2, 2020July 23, 2020 Alex PlineLeave a comment

Oh, The Irony…

This Objet d’art is depicting exactly what is wrong with this development pattern and the sprawl purveyor doesn’t even know it.… Read More Oh, The Irony…

May 19, 2020May 28, 2020 Alex Pline2 Comments

Excellent Adventure 3.0 – Beta 1

Making the best lemonade from COVID-19 lemons, I did a full up test of some bikepacking equipment at a local park.… Read More Excellent Adventure 3.0 – Beta 1

May 12, 2020May 28, 2020 Alex PlineLeave a comment

Testimony About Testimony, How Meta

Public comment is a prominent feature of Annapolis City Council meetings but how can we do it reasonably in the remote COVID-19 pandemic world? Of course I have an option.… Read More Testimony About Testimony, How Meta

April 28, 2020May 28, 2020 Alex PlineLeave a comment

Accessory Dwelling Units In Annapolis

My personal options about ADUs in Annapolis as submitted in public testimony to the City Council.… Read More Accessory Dwelling Units In Annapolis

April 14, 2020May 28, 2020 Alex Pline1 Comment

The Art of Riding A Bike

I was initially going to title this piece “Thoughts On The End Of The 2019 Cyclocross Season”, but as I started to recap the season in my head for this wrapup, I realized what I love about cyclocross transcends that specific discipline of the sport and is really just a manifestation of what I love about riding bikes in general.… Read More The Art of Riding A Bike

December 10, 2019May 28, 2020 Alex PlineLeave a comment

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