Smoked
Man the Vail Beaver Creek guys smoked RAAM. Super Fast and 8 days and DONE! Done. Now they can rest and recover. Great Job fella's great JOB!
Monday, June 27, 2005
Sunday, June 26, 2005
Will F
Wow, I've met the gentleman a few times and have come away very impressed. Great guy.
I wanted to link his recipies as he is a serious foodie so here it is, I forgot all about it and now I remember as I am so hungry and needed some inspiration.
So here it is. Thanks to Hawkes and Tim and Loren for the introduction over Illegal Pete's.
http://www.willfrischkorn.com/food.html
I wanted to link his recipies as he is a serious foodie so here it is, I forgot all about it and now I remember as I am so hungry and needed some inspiration.
So here it is. Thanks to Hawkes and Tim and Loren for the introduction over Illegal Pete's.
http://www.willfrischkorn.com/food.html
Friday, June 24, 2005
Ya Know?
I do love taking photo's and now I have an amazing idea and floated it past Sage's mom when I met her this week about the faces - and the photo's that show their faces.
This brought to me an interesting idea about the photo process. It's a good idea and I am going to run with it.
Now onto to trashing stupid people. I am working on a hellacious rant. No one will be spared and let the bodies hit the floor. Bad drivers, people with intuition, the great assumers, jackasses that know it all. People that want you to smile, people who call at the last minute and expect the world - all of these people have earned my disdain (read wrath) this week, so close to freaking out on the next goobatron that crosses my path. They better watch the fuck out, because it is soo on. Who's next? I'll write about it as soon as it happens, is that bad anticipating wrecking someone's day? Telling them the painful truth in no uncertain terms.(?) Not even trying to spare the feelings of that person, will I feel bad about it later or right then and be a PC ass and say hey it's okay and it's all me, you live your meager little life in your little world where no one else but you matters, and someone calls you on it. I should feel bad for doing that to them? Now that is a quandry to consider. No calls please and Jeremy I know you have flames people over this so your disqualified from even commenting. Why won't Brian say something postable? Cause he is in the Euca and not here. That's why.
This brought to me an interesting idea about the photo process. It's a good idea and I am going to run with it.
Now onto to trashing stupid people. I am working on a hellacious rant. No one will be spared and let the bodies hit the floor. Bad drivers, people with intuition, the great assumers, jackasses that know it all. People that want you to smile, people who call at the last minute and expect the world - all of these people have earned my disdain (read wrath) this week, so close to freaking out on the next goobatron that crosses my path. They better watch the fuck out, because it is soo on. Who's next? I'll write about it as soon as it happens, is that bad anticipating wrecking someone's day? Telling them the painful truth in no uncertain terms.(?) Not even trying to spare the feelings of that person, will I feel bad about it later or right then and be a PC ass and say hey it's okay and it's all me, you live your meager little life in your little world where no one else but you matters, and someone calls you on it. I should feel bad for doing that to them? Now that is a quandry to consider. No calls please and Jeremy I know you have flames people over this so your disqualified from even commenting. Why won't Brian say something postable? Cause he is in the Euca and not here. That's why.
Wednesday, June 22, 2005
Plans Blown
Okay I have a board meeting with vote Thursday, I was trying to sneak away for a race, but that plan could be blown to bits now, these things always always run sooo damn long.
I wanted the board position so I could fight for the coaches and the kids. Now we are embroiled in an ethics dispute, lucky for me I nutted up a ton of ethics classes at Regis Univ when I studied there. Ohh this is going to be fun, (not) so now I may have to rally either north or south in a panic just to stink up a race. No rest and frazzed from driving. While everyone else is nice and rested - definite disadvantage at one of the hardest resort climbs in the country. I got a third there one year and stunk it up last year in the rain after making a last minute panic drive up there, I did have the good fortune of Ed and Shannon and Sierra there for the trip and we ate and drank well so that was a plus however, with having to catch a pre-ride and resting this could be a difficult trip to make. Then there is a road race where I would need at least two bikes the bike I have for climbs - now blinged out with some SILVER ROULER CRANKS FROM TRUVATIV see the link on the front page for Info on the best damn group out there - and a straight road race bike something bigger and badder that would intimidate the other 4 35 plus bitches. Gotta rest on this one.
I wanted the board position so I could fight for the coaches and the kids. Now we are embroiled in an ethics dispute, lucky for me I nutted up a ton of ethics classes at Regis Univ when I studied there. Ohh this is going to be fun, (not) so now I may have to rally either north or south in a panic just to stink up a race. No rest and frazzed from driving. While everyone else is nice and rested - definite disadvantage at one of the hardest resort climbs in the country. I got a third there one year and stunk it up last year in the rain after making a last minute panic drive up there, I did have the good fortune of Ed and Shannon and Sierra there for the trip and we ate and drank well so that was a plus however, with having to catch a pre-ride and resting this could be a difficult trip to make. Then there is a road race where I would need at least two bikes the bike I have for climbs - now blinged out with some SILVER ROULER CRANKS FROM TRUVATIV see the link on the front page for Info on the best damn group out there - and a straight road race bike something bigger and badder that would intimidate the other 4 35 plus bitches. Gotta rest on this one.
Monday, June 20, 2005
Sunday, June 19, 2005
Monday, June 13, 2005
Stress Stress Stress
Home for a few days and a Sunday night stay in another hotel.
Nice eh? Okay, this hotel is acting like it is way high end, is it NOPE. They want to authorize three nights at 150 per when the rate is 80 per night, does that make sense? These asses will never get my bidness again. EVER. And they use shit soap and shampoo. Cheap bastards. So I have 3 car rentals on my card still hanging, so I need some cash to get the room. Nope, still had some available credit so the hotel autho's this and now I am assed out, but I do have a room for the night.
Gay pride week was just here and I missed it, dang, that would have been fun, NOT. Not that I mind of course some of my best friends are gay, like Brian and Jeremy 1 and 2. Oh wait this part can wait, back to this new town and hotel:
I got this for a night and now I am trying to find a room for the next two nights, fuck.
Damn, okay, think Chuck Think, oh screw it. Flight was okay minor bumps and chop, Going out of Denver today I thought it would be a hell flight with the weather but I got way lucky. Internet connection here sucks ass, I worked on this twice and lost it uh twice. So the rant that was going to be posted is now a whimper. I still have to book to the Spoke and several cities in Montana. What about the bike you ask? Rode a bit yesterday 40 miles and now I am going to hit the hotel spinner.
Norba race in a few days, so I am flying from here to there and I hope my bike makes it, but get this 5 city multi trip ticket, I hate that but I am that closer to Premier status at several hotels and airlines.
Nice eh? Okay, this hotel is acting like it is way high end, is it NOPE. They want to authorize three nights at 150 per when the rate is 80 per night, does that make sense? These asses will never get my bidness again. EVER. And they use shit soap and shampoo. Cheap bastards. So I have 3 car rentals on my card still hanging, so I need some cash to get the room. Nope, still had some available credit so the hotel autho's this and now I am assed out, but I do have a room for the night.
Gay pride week was just here and I missed it, dang, that would have been fun, NOT. Not that I mind of course some of my best friends are gay, like Brian and Jeremy 1 and 2. Oh wait this part can wait, back to this new town and hotel:
I got this for a night and now I am trying to find a room for the next two nights, fuck.
Damn, okay, think Chuck Think, oh screw it. Flight was okay minor bumps and chop, Going out of Denver today I thought it would be a hell flight with the weather but I got way lucky. Internet connection here sucks ass, I worked on this twice and lost it uh twice. So the rant that was going to be posted is now a whimper. I still have to book to the Spoke and several cities in Montana. What about the bike you ask? Rode a bit yesterday 40 miles and now I am going to hit the hotel spinner.
Norba race in a few days, so I am flying from here to there and I hope my bike makes it, but get this 5 city multi trip ticket, I hate that but I am that closer to Premier status at several hotels and airlines.
Thursday, June 09, 2005
Friday, June 03, 2005
Busted Ass Car
As the title implies, yes indeed my car in back in the shop. It has been a while for the little fella to see the doctor, but when it does not start nor does it cough at all, it is time to get it into ICU. Took the bike with me so I at least have some way to get home and get some miles. I've been off the bike for a few days and while turning the cranks in fun is okay, turning them in anger is even better.
Had a pleasant conversation. Hope that continues.
Time to throw down so I better get riding again. This could be a trip threat day.
Had a pleasant conversation. Hope that continues.
Time to throw down so I better get riding again. This could be a trip threat day.
Thursday, June 02, 2005
Another Cyclist Get's Hit
Zuni and Kentucky. What the hell is going on? You'd think we were Public Enemy number 1.
Wednesday, June 01, 2005
9 Things I need (thanks to JenniferInc blog/site
At this time it really touches home, considering the grief and confusion I am feeling along with a low grade fever, snotty nose and achy back.
1. Contemplation: Know Thyself
2. Curiosity: Get Smart
3. Clarity: Know What You Want
4. Confidence: Be Bold
5, Choice: Self-management
6. Creativity: Play
7. Community: Network
8. Compassion: Love One Another
9.Conviction: Ask!
1. Contemplation: Know Thyself
2. Curiosity: Get Smart
3. Clarity: Know What You Want
4. Confidence: Be Bold
5, Choice: Self-management
6. Creativity: Play
7. Community: Network
8. Compassion: Love One Another
9.Conviction: Ask!
I wrote to BF.
I won't dicuss the content, but the message was sent.
Pico is the XXXXXX in the previous posting, he did indeed break his neck and is out for 3 months. WE all realize how lucky and fortunate he is to be semi alright. I am so relieved that he is going to be okay and I am going to stop in on him in the next few days and bring him a care package of P, G, H. You can try to guess what that means but I'll never tell. It's for him and if he wants to share, he'll do it and not me.
God it feels good to get that off my chest, having to keep quiet about someone else's injury is hard and makes you jittery and almost unconsolable, seeing a pro go down is a stark reminder that it can happen in split second for a road rookie like me. It makes me even more wary of riding with people that I do not know, you can never tell if someone will freak out in front of you. I mean we are riding within inches of each other going 25 or 30 mph. If you go down it is gonna be bad and I am gonna be hurt and I have to somehow come to terms with that and not freak out. I can tell you that that is going to be hard. Riding scared will lead to a wreck for sure, I gotta work through that, fuck I am not scared of a car, I am scared of the goof next to me who is trying to drink from a bottle and eat a get at the same time. Not sure which one is more scary.
Pico is the XXXXXX in the previous posting, he did indeed break his neck and is out for 3 months. WE all realize how lucky and fortunate he is to be semi alright. I am so relieved that he is going to be okay and I am going to stop in on him in the next few days and bring him a care package of P, G, H. You can try to guess what that means but I'll never tell. It's for him and if he wants to share, he'll do it and not me.
God it feels good to get that off my chest, having to keep quiet about someone else's injury is hard and makes you jittery and almost unconsolable, seeing a pro go down is a stark reminder that it can happen in split second for a road rookie like me. It makes me even more wary of riding with people that I do not know, you can never tell if someone will freak out in front of you. I mean we are riding within inches of each other going 25 or 30 mph. If you go down it is gonna be bad and I am gonna be hurt and I have to somehow come to terms with that and not freak out. I can tell you that that is going to be hard. Riding scared will lead to a wreck for sure, I gotta work through that, fuck I am not scared of a car, I am scared of the goof next to me who is trying to drink from a bottle and eat a get at the same time. Not sure which one is more scary.
New from B.F.
This is unedited:
Chuck,
where is the communication? i e-mailed you like a month ago and you are yet to respond. i eagerly await a Chuck/colorado update. jeremy e-mails me more often than you and that kid cant even type.
I been up to new levels of wasting time. i helped give birth to a cow the other night. that was fun. basically you grab the calves hooves from the cows vagina and pull. woooowee. thats a good time. just kidding, its actually very slimy. i also started a small income project with ginea pigs. people eat those things here, they also sell them for 10 bucks apiece. so far we have about 25. my family had 10ish and we just bought ten more females that will be ready to breed in two months. so in about 6 months we should have about 200 bucks if my pens keep everything alive.
other than that i passed my medical midterms with a c-. i had two cavities and a parasite. oh, i also got my grant approved for 1500. that only took four months.
let me know how youre doing.
take care,
brian
Chuck,
where is the communication? i e-mailed you like a month ago and you are yet to respond. i eagerly await a Chuck/colorado update. jeremy e-mails me more often than you and that kid cant even type.
I been up to new levels of wasting time. i helped give birth to a cow the other night. that was fun. basically you grab the calves hooves from the cows vagina and pull. woooowee. thats a good time. just kidding, its actually very slimy. i also started a small income project with ginea pigs. people eat those things here, they also sell them for 10 bucks apiece. so far we have about 25. my family had 10ish and we just bought ten more females that will be ready to breed in two months. so in about 6 months we should have about 200 bucks if my pens keep everything alive.
other than that i passed my medical midterms with a c-. i had two cavities and a parasite. oh, i also got my grant approved for 1500. that only took four months.
let me know how youre doing.
take care,
brian
