Coffee, bacon. No gin consumed last night. Going to try and scam a ride in today, since rain tomorrow.
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So off I go to work a medical standby at a dustbowl of a venue in the middle of freaking nowhere. I normally would not do this show but their medic backed out with no notice, Its a half day show and I am charging them for a full day at my maximum rates so its all about the cash. I should get home with enough time for a two to 3 hour ride this evening
Gonna see what Avon and Eagle are riding like today.
you know Aaron B? He's living/working out there part time and has the scoop. Ring him up!
Woke up at what I thought was stupidly early according to the alarm clock and couldn't get back to sleep. Got up and discovered we'd had another power cut so the clock was wrong and it was just silly early...
Big ride planned for today.
Big ride planned for today.
I think I'm gonna ride today.
But now I'm sitting at gymnastics class.
But now I'm sitting at gymnastics class.
Hello. I had a douchey triathlon workout to do this morning. 46 mile ride followed by a 5 mile brick run. Nice morning for it, besides the wind knocking the crap out of me. Avengers tonight at the plush recliner theater.
Saturday ring slinging on deck then some riding and gnome activities afterwards.
Hope most of y’all are enjoying your Saturday.
Hope most of y’all are enjoying your Saturday.
Coffee, shed. No Gin, ever. Kids are gunna go to crazy grannies for a bit. Gunna have brunch at a fancy place with oysters and mamosas. Then i dont know maybe a walk with the kid, or maybe work on the project truck for a bit.
With eldest at swimming lessons. Then will carry on making a mess of the yard with my “gate the backyard” project.
If I make acceptable progress, I’ll go for a ride and see how badly my beer induced suspension fiddling ruined the setup.
I’ll be bringing my shock pump...
If I make acceptable progress, I’ll go for a ride and see how badly my beer induced suspension fiddling ruined the setup.
I’ll be bringing my shock pump...
Mildly hungover. Ran a rough 10k due to said hangover and 1500 extra feet of elevation. Gorged on breakfast and espresso. Taking the girls window shopping/touristing in "downtown" Salida. I forgot how much goats stink. I also need a nap.
Looks like a ride is go. Weather is perfect. Sunny and 70°Freedoms
Gonna put a tube in my wheel and go for a longish ride.
Leaving kiddo at home on the iPad...I'm a bad dad.
Good thing wifey is on the kokapelli trail...
Leaving kiddo at home on the iPad...I'm a bad dad.
Good thing wifey is on the kokapelli trail...
Trail work on Chandler Ridge clearing blowdown from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM. Lost four and a quarter pounds from my already skinny frame. I am tired and hungry.
Perfect weather today.
The mini hurricane yesterday did some tree damage. Mother Nature has some good aim. What a dick to drop a tree right on the top of a little step down booter.
Trails are in prime condition. Leaves are covering lots of little ball bearing like sticks though...
Also bumped into this couple and their kid, who was riding on a little seat on the top tube of the dads bike. The lady was clearly pooped and wanted to abort. He asked, while looking at his phone, what’s the quickest way back to the parking lot. I said which one and they only had a puzzled look on their face; ie clearly lost as fuck. I told them to go right and head North. So of course two minutes later they pass me going to the exact opposite way that I told them. I hope they had fun in the steep valleys they were headed to. Meh...
The mini hurricane yesterday did some tree damage. Mother Nature has some good aim. What a dick to drop a tree right on the top of a little step down booter.
Trails are in prime condition. Leaves are covering lots of little ball bearing like sticks though...
Also bumped into this couple and their kid, who was riding on a little seat on the top tube of the dads bike. The lady was clearly pooped and wanted to abort. He asked, while looking at his phone, what’s the quickest way back to the parking lot. I said which one and they only had a puzzled look on their face; ie clearly lost as fuck. I told them to go right and head North. So of course two minutes later they pass me going to the exact opposite way that I told them. I hope they had fun in the steep valleys they were headed to. Meh...
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Need details on this jungle curry please.
Ignition coil replaced on the M. Still ticking, but much better sounding. Seafoam poured in and giving it a few drives to see if cleaning the valves has any impact. It got quieter after the first drive, so my assumption is yes. Once I get down a few gallons I will be putting Techron in to the gas to see about cleaning the valves from the combustion side too. Hopefully that makes everything work better.
To do list is long, but made a dent. Rest of today is for studying.
To do list is long, but made a dent. Rest of today is for studying.
Well, it's a bit of a cheat, it is a 'simmer sauce' that I add garlic, green onions, carrots, and Thai holy basil to.
Northern Thai style (where my sisters husband was from)
He taught me to cook Thai with just sign language. My sister is fluent in Thai.
Where didja ride?
Wife and I might do a Chimpex tomorrow if any interest. We won't be speedy, 72 road miles with ~7200ft vert today and most of it above 7000ft altitude has us pining for the half pound bison burgers currently on the grill.
Not Thai, but Maya Kaimal Jalfrezi Curry Indian simmer sauce...
I did White Ranch from the house. My legs are shelled, it's still early season for me while you guys are in peak shape already.
which trails?
you guys need to plan to come down for this next year. had a bunch of friends do it today. i’ll never be in shape. people average 60-70 miles and 10k-12k climbing. badass. http://www.pisgahproductions.com/events/pmbar/
Good ride this afternoon. 13.5 miles. Fastest I've been all year despite minimal saddle time the last ~6 weeks. Tasty post ride beers. Grilled hot dogs, baked beans, and broccoli. Kids in bed. Now Pens game.
Just after I posted that last message, the boy woke up crying. Major bloody nose. Cleaned up and calmed down, dirty stuff in the laundry. Guess the new allergy medicine doesn't agree with him.
I just finished two weeks of busting my ass fencing in the yard. Took the fucking dog all of 30 minutes to escape. He either figured out how to operate the gate latch or went over a 5' fence. I swear to god that my life would be much easier if I permanently made him drag around a spare tire.
busy day with family in town, went out to shoot sporting clays, shot 50%, was good time!
Went to Thuper Awethum, now tacos.
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Got a call from a Show Facility that wants me to take over as their EMS Provider for horse shows.16 days of "work" and $4500 into my wallet. Cool thing is that they are less than 30 minutes from one of my favorite places to fish. I can finish the show hours and get in 2-3 hours of fishing before dark.
Got a call from a Show Facility that wants me to take over as their EMS Provider for horse shows.16 days of "work" and $4500 into my wallet. Cool thing is that they are less than 30 minutes from one of my favorite places to fish. I can finish the show hours and get in 2-3 hours of fishing before dark.
Unfortunately we're now a 21hour drive across lots of flyover states. The 12 hour drive we used to have from NYC seems nice in comparison.
We both love riding down there.
is thuper awethum aka moores springs? need to get up there one day... maybe hit those other winston trails too.
Belcher > Longhorn