I got a Trophy!!!

As many of you know I ride mountain bike's, and this year on the bike was not a good one. Three crashes where if I had not been wearing a helmet I'd probably be using voice recognition software to type this, or maybe worse... So kids, always wear a helmet.
At this years BC(stands for Bicycle Center) Christmas party I was presented with an trophy. The Rubber Side Up(as opposed to the saying "keep the rubber side down") Award, it was given to me for having the most crashes. Next year I have to relinquish my trophy.
Although it's nice to receive an award I hope I'm not a repeat winner...See ya next Year

Hot Diggity...

On Tuesday,I was feeling like I was in need of some pork bi-product. So Ricky and I made the pilgramage to Pinks . >. I haven't been there in quite a while, the last few attempts failed due to a massive line to get served. What a slice of Hot Dog heaven this place is. I had a traditional chili dog while Rick decided to go for something a little fancier, a PASTRAMI REUBEN DOG - Pastrami, mustard, Swiss cheese & sauerkraut. “Back in the day” I used to frequent this place a lot, which might explain my high cholesterol.

Wassup 2008...Check it out

True...so true. Wassup 2008

Pulled Pork...

Pulled pork is a form of barbecue. It is a method of preparation in which pork, usually shoulder cut (sometimes referred to as Boston butt) or mixed cuts, is cooked using a low-heat, long-cook method. With these extended times at low temperatures, the meat becomes tender enough that its weakened connective tissue allows the meat to be "pulled", or easily broken into individual pieces. Pulled pork is found around the world in a variety of forms. That being said, I saw the biggest sandwich yesterday at Pedro's latest BBQ joint, Porky's. If your thinking about going, you better double up on your lipitor. Food this good, can't be good for you.

I feel like Steve Austin

Got my stitches out! Now I can take a proper shower...I'm so happy.

OUCH!... I did it again...

Ouch!!!…Broken clavicle. Not a good year for me on the bike, this is my third incident where I got hurt. Maybe I’m making up for the last twenty years.

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It's the last ride...

Last weekend Sep 6/7th was the first time I was on a mountain bike since my “ragdoll” though an Aspen grove in Crested Butte. Our first day out we gotta late start and where only able to make a few runs due to some mechanical issues…Dan’s front tire melted on the back of the Element and I was having a front brake problem, AGAIN!!! The dirt on Mammoth Mountain is mostly made up of decomposed granite, it’s kinda weird to ride in let alone walk in it. Actually riding was pretty fun up to a certain point… That there picture was taken just a little too early.

Pool Party!!!

For those of you who like the enjoyment of a Labor day pool party and want to "kick it up a notch" (not that there's anything wrong with the Elks)try this on for SIZE
Labor Day Pool Party at the Backyard at W

Vegas Baby Vegas!!!

For those of you who like to sneak booze into the theatre, here's you chance to take that bottle outta the bag. Swingers ...An ensemble comedy about five guys, all in their twenties, all coping with the mysteries of life and women, and is set in the back streets and sometimes hidden clubs of Hollywood. It's a story told in the language of the "cocktail nation," a growing twentysomething retro-Swing dance movement that's taken Hollywood by storm and is beginning to sweep the nation. Mike is down in the dumps because he left his girlfriend behind in New York when he came to Hollywood to seek his acting fortune. Instead, he's found loneliness and the blues. Now, after six months of dealing with Mike, his buddy Trent and the other swingers have had enough. It's time to bring Mike back to life. SO come enjoy a cocktail and celebrate!!! Swingers and Booze

But where are you...

I just came back from a trip and sent out all my images to you lovely folks. The question I keep getting is why aren't you in any of them, well here ya go... a video, the quality is kinda crappy due to the limitations of this site...SORRY!!!

Paris Bee and Bee

I just came across this web site B&B in Paris for Bed and Breakfast Rooms/Apt. in Paris, you kids gotta check it out. Even if you are not planning to go to Paris anytime soon just take a look. Here I'll even show/tell you how. First click on the WELCOME that's in english, then click on the reservations, then put in the info required(just put a fake date of arrival). A bunch of B&B's will pop up, just click on one of the pictures of the rooms on the right. Be forewarned it'll make you want to go to Paris...Now explore!!!

Barneys, and I don't mean Fife

Barneys New York Warehouse Sale...Peep it out y'all. Get out their and spend your hard earned green backs on some new threads at a discount price.

Thursday, August 7 and Friday, August 8 — 8am-9pm
Saturday, August 9 — 9am-7pm
Weekdays 10am-8pm, weekends 10am-7pm
EVENT: THURSDAY, AUGUST 7 to SUNDAY, AUGUST 17

Barker Hangar at Santa Monica Airport
3021 Airport Avenue
Santa Monica, California 90405
310) 777-5700

I'm back...

After a couple more days of excellent mountain biking, I had to return home. Although my face has been altered because of a brake failure on the last day. If Sonny Bono was only wearing a...Brand Name - "Giro" Havoc he'd still be alive today.

P.S. The story I'm telling everybody;
I'm a nature photographer, and I was out shooting a a bunch of bears, when all of a sudden one took a swipe at me...people actully belive it.

For Sale...3.1 Million

This is the house we are staying in...Life is rough isn't it.

400 Hundred and Three

The Washington Gulch area is just another example of how special this place is. There are any number of incredible views and abundant wildflowers in this drainage.

Yes, we did what most people call the second best ride in Crested Butte. What started out as a awesome day for me turned out to be not so great towards the end of the trail.
While trying to keep up with Tom (MX extraordinaire) the hose to my back brake popped off while I was going into a switch back, since I didn't have a back break I was not able to scrub off enough speed going into the corner and exited the trail, straight off into the abyss, well not really the ABYSS, just a bunch of Skunk cabbage, which made for a very soft landing. Everybody thought this was very FUNNY!!!! After the regrouping I was unable to fix my brake...BUMMER!!!!! I had to continue with only a front brake, which is not the safest thing to do( Actually I did a lot of walking)The good thing is that we where almost down. After getting back to the house I went for a soak in the hot tub. After that I had learned that their was an earthquake back home, after hearing that I got on the phone to HoneyBunney to see if she was alright. After hearing her smiling voice I went back into the hot tub to wait for the rest of the gang. In town for lunch we all ate at this Mexican place that had great food...and cheap tooooo! After THAT! Some of us went to one of the local drinking establishments..."The Brick" for a few. Low and behold(is that how you say that) their is this guy wearing a SAN PEDRO hat, SOOOOO I asked...you from PEDRO, turns out he knows Robbie.(Small World, I guess). More in store for tomorrow.

Profile; picture on left
Troy, a modern day Superman, the first guy to the top, the first guy to the bottom. At 62 the energy this man has is not natural. Time does not seem to affect him. A mountain bike pioneer,he has always been like this, for the last 15 or so years that I have been riding with him he's always been so FAST, the younger kids just can't keep up, it's disheartening for sure.

IRONIC; Breaking Away is on TV right now...

Four 0 One

If you’ve never experienced the joy of rushing headlong through handlebar and head high flowers, then you need to ride 401. The downhill can get so thick that the plants keep you centered on the trail like a bobsled run.

That's the trail we did today. Everybody chose to drive to where the trail ended and continue on from there, but no not me I rode from the house and did the full 35 miles. I did cheat and catch a lift back with them though. This picture was taken while I was waiting for about an hour and a half for the group to show up at the top of the decent in this alpine meadow. Their I was all alone, me and my walkie talkie I was able to talk to the guys but unable to see them. The reception was really good. A storm off in the distance was approaching kind of fast and I was thinking about heading down by myself and not wait for everybody, I really didn't want to get struck by lightning. But the storm changed direction and everybody eventuality showed up and we bombed down the mountain from about 11500 feet. Fun was had by all especially me. I was in front holding my own... a couple of ex-motocross racers were all over my rear wheel. Tomorrows another day of mountain madness...

I am here...Crested Butte, Colorado

Finally got the issues with the lap top sorted out.
And I think I finally got my issues with my mountain bike fix...so that's even better, ya think. I had to use one of the back up bikes, which was super cool of Joe for letin' me use it...Thanks
We did a short warm up ride today only about 2 hours, the weather was perfect! The Local market was cleaned out so we had to go over to Gunnison which is about a half hour away, their they have a much bigger market so we were able to get everything we needed...even lactose free milk!. Tomorrow is going to be a much longer ride, probably 4 or 5 hours. It is one of the premire biking trails in the world...so standby.

The San Franciscan

I went to the San Franciscan http://www.the-sanfranciscan.com/ yesterday, after many years of friends wanting for me to check it out. It was pretty cool, very old school. Vinyl booths and everything. For those of you who like the alcohol. They have a full bar stocked with brown and clear booze. Steaks are the thing to get while dining here, just check out the menu. So if you want a bit of the old school dining experience without having to go to The dresden Room, check it out...OK
Oh...they have live lounge type music in the bar area.

iPhone 3G Goes on Sale Friday!!! the 11th

OK! All you folks who could'nt afford the first two gens here's your chance. The release of the 3 Generation will single handedly save the Economy...I think

Why are phone numbers separated by hyphens or dots?

If there is no hyphen or dot on the phones keypad why do we still use them...WHY!

Ricky gets to shine

Today's the day Rick gets to show off one of his many talents( and you thought bowling was the only one)the day we rent a jeep and conquer the toughest terrain Utah has to offer. We climbed walls of sand stone, Danced over rock gardens...everything this 4X4 mecca has to offer, we/RICK did it with the precision of a surgeon...He was a STAR!!!

On a down note, todays the last day of our trip. We've all had a lot of fun, too much to mention or remember...I guess that's why we took pictures.

See ya all back in the hood.

P.S.

A gallery to follow when I get back, and also the the travels of Sarah's circle...

Moab...

On the way to Moab there is this tourist trap called " Hole N' the Wall. The "hole" is actually a 5,0000-square-foot home chiseled out of solid rock. Albert Christensen, a former miner, spent 12 years excavating 50,000 cubic feet of sandstone to create the 14-room home.

Albert and his wife, Gladys, moved into the house in 1952, and also operated a diner there. After Mr. Christensen died in 1957, his widow continued running the restaurant and added a gift shop.

Since this isn't a natural cave, the air is arid and dry, and remains a constant cool temperature. The rooms need little heat and no air conditioning.

The abode has all the comforts of home, including electricity, a solid-rock bathtub and a fireplace with a 65-foot chimney. Mr. Christensen also carved out many little shelves where his wife displayed her collectibles and dolls.

Mrs. Christensen died in 1974 and was laid to rest next to her husband in an alcove near the home's entrance. The grave, of course, is also chiseled out of rock.

We arrived Moab just in time to eat something...Hmmmmmm?

Abobe Milling

After leaving Durango we made our way behind the Zion curtain, Moab. But first we stopped off at the place where they make everyone's favorite hot sauce. Long story short...after emptying our pockets we left for Moab, Utah...Oops, should of bought more beer.

Durango Baby...Yeah!!!

We arrived in Durango just in time for supper, It's seems every time we arrived some place it was in time to eat...Hmmmm? After taking in some on the local flavor(s) we "hit the hay" Because we had to get up early for a train ride... The Durango to Silverton train left at 9:00AM. Of coarse we had the Palor Car(Bar Car).What a awesome ride!!! We all gotta do it some time. It's an all day thing, drinks start flowing at around 9:00 and are finished until 7 hours later. We were sure our bar tab was going to break the sound bearer but it was way cheaper than we all thought! The train ride is not all boozing, you actually learning something on the way. Plus they stop in Silverton for a couple of hours so you can continue partying in town...This was such a fun day it's had to find the words...You had to be there.

Verde just isn't a chile...

After leaving Telluride behind, we set the GPS coordinates for Mesa Verde. You know, the place where Native Americans(Indians)once lived before being wiped off the face of the earth by our ancestors. We went on one of the more strenuous tours where you climb 32 foot ladders and crawl though very very small door ways...I guess Rico's cooking didn't come along until years later. While waiting for this tour their was this bike parked along the fence which was pulling a trailer...Well later on I talked to this guy at the Mesa Verde gift shop. He was riding from New York to San Francisco, his brother had done it two years prior, so not to be out done... The reason I talked to this guy was to ask him if he rode up the hill to the Mesa Verde Natl' Park which was very steep even for automobiles...it took him an hour and a half...Shite!!! I wished him good luck and walked away feeling like a little girl.


On to Durango!

It's Over...So Sad

Well... It's over the Telluride Bluegrass Festival 2008 is over. What an awesome time we all had at the festival...Hers are some high points.

On the first day, Thursday. Rick and I laid out our tarp and it was HUGE! Since two more people were coming this time we got a bigger tarp. When we all got to the tarp and the four of us were sitting on it, their was a lot of extra space. So as the day progressed we started acquiring new friends, 7 to be exact. In fact we all hung out together though out the whole festival. I now have 7 new email addresses in my address book.

On the second day, Friday Mr.T and Sarah arrived to join us in festivation.

On the third day, Saturday I was suffering from TMS(To Much Sun) and feeling kinda of out of it, but after taking in a lot of fluids I was able to bounce back and sing Man Eater along with John Oates...Yes that John Oates.

On the last day, Sunday we arrived at the festival around 3:00PM. Even though their was an all star line-up to end the festival, I couldn't help think about how this was the last day...we've all had so much fun amongst ourselves and with our new friends.
It's a good thing this festival allows taping so I could relive it.

Today is Monday and we are just hanging out at the condo and it's raining, Sarah and Mr. T have to return home. Tomorrow we will be heading to Durango...I really don't want to go home.

More from Durango...Over and Out

Festival Porta Potty

One of the joys of the festival is having to use the Porta Potty. They have 69 toilets to choose from. Here you see Rick and Jimmy admiring the pump mans handy work.

Festival...Day one

I got up at 4:00AM to get in line, if you want a good spot at the festival you gotta work for it, the folks that are in the front row are in line around 11PM the night before, since you have to clear out after the nights show this process starts all over again the next day. Fun was had by all...especially festivirgin Jimmy. One of the vender's was giving away wools socks...it's a good thing to because Del McCoury rocked my socks off.

Festival Eve

It is the day before the festival,(kinda like Xmas eve) the day when we can get all the stuff that needs be be done...DONE! T-shirt shopping, shoe shopping or whatever, it's gotta be done today!
Once the show starts on Thursday, all my energy gets focused on the festival, ie getting in line at 4 AM to get a prime spot for the festival.

We have arrived!!

After 8 more hours on the road we are in Telluride.

Fun on the Road

Road trips can be a lot of fun...SEE!

Bryce, Bryce...Very Nice

 

After eight hours on the road we are only half way to Telluride...our ULTIMATE destination. Bryce is one of those places on earth you have to see to believe, like the Grand Canyon. You could spend hours staring into the Canyon, the colors are constantly changing. The best light for viewing though is when then sun is setting.

Lyndeisms

Q: You're the world's most popular fruit. What are you?
Lynde: Humble.

Q: What is said to be wasted on the young?
Lynde: A whipping.

Q: What is the most abused and neglected part of the body?
Lynde: Well, mine may be abused but it certainly isn't neglected.

Q: It is considered in bad taste to discuss two subjects at nudist camps. One is politics. What is the other?
Lynde: Tape measures.

Q: True or false? At a recent hearing, opponents of fluorinated water argued that too much fluorine in a person's system can cause an uncontrollable desire for sex.
Lynde: (shouting) HEY CULLIGAN MAN!

Q: As any good boat enthusiast knows, that when a man falls out of a boat, you yell "man overboard." Now, what should you yell if a woman falls out of a boat?
Lynde: Full speed ahead!

Q: True or false? Your teeth are about the same size and shape as a pig's.
Lynde: Look who's talking, Beaverface. (Host Peter Marshall had an overbite.)

Q: A cub scout holds up two fingers. A boy scout holds up three fingers. What does a girl scout hold up?
Lynde: Well, that just depends on how many cookies you buy.

Q: Why do the Hell's Angels wear leather?
Lynde: Because chiffon wrinkles so easily.

Q: Who stays pregnant for a longer period of time, your wife or your elephant?
Lynde: Who told you about my elephant?

Q: When you pat a dog on its head he will usually wag his tail. What will a goose do?
Lynde: Make him bark.

Q: In Alice in Wonderland, who kept crying, "I'm late, I'm late"?
Lynde: Alice. And her mother is sick about it.

Q: Which is better looking, a pixie or a fairy?
Lynde: I'll go for the fairy.

Q: In The Wizard of Oz, the Lion wanted courage and the Tin Man wanted a heart. What did the Scarecrow want??
Lynde: He wanted the Tin Man to notice him.

Q: Who are more likely to be romantically responsive. Women under thirty or women over thirty?
Lynde: I don't have a third choice?

Q: Paul, how many men on a hockey team?
Lynde: Oh, about half.

Q: True or false: Women are sexier after having a baby.
Lynde: Right after?

Q: What would the Lone Ranger always leave behind with the damsel in distress he'd saved?
Lynde: A masked baby!

Q: Why was Nathan Hale hung?
Lynde: Heredity.

Q: Is it normal for Norwegians to talk to trees?
Lynde: As long as that's as far as it goes.

Q: Why do sheep sleep huddled up?
Lynde: Because Little Boy Blue is a weirdo!

Q: Paul, what profession is the most common for prostitutes after they retire?
Lynde: Smuggling.

Q: Does Mark Spitz believe swimming in the nude helps you go faster?
Lynde: Well, it's easier to steer.

Q: True or false: in the recent world kissing contest in England, two contestants were disqualified when they got too passionate.
Lynde: Yes, but they went on to win in three other categories.

Q: True or false: Paul Revere had sixteen children.
Lynde: From one midnight ride?

Q: You’re equipped with a pick, a sieve, and a shallow pan. What are you about to do?
Lynde: Joan Crawford's eyebrows.

Q: Prehistoric man had two uses for sheep. One was for food. What was the other?
Lynde: Conversation.

Q: What two things should you never do in bed?
Lynde: Point and laugh.

Livin' in the 80's

OK 80’s music fan’s, your time has come…Just check this out. Retrofest WHO's coming with me to Scotland. Kajagoogoo has reunited and are working on a new CD. I’m so psyched

See into the Future!!!

Did you know you can see into the future…YES it’s true.
Just type your favorite Reality TV show into Wikipedia 3 hours prior to our viewing here on the west coast, and you can find out the results…that’s still the future isn’t it…

Gorilla Glue

Has anyone ever tried that Gorilla Glue stuff…MAN! That stuff bonds to everything. For instance…in the shower, we have this “Shower Caddy” thingamajig. The weight of the shampoo bottles in the top tier was making the caddy pull out from the suction cups that hold it against the tile, so I whipped out the Gorilla Glue and put a little between the crack where the shower caddy sits in between. The Shower Caddy is metal and the suction cups are plastic. Those things are never coming off now.

Humming's for the Birds

We just put up a Hummingbird feeder thingy, and it got me wondering…Do Hummingbirds ever suffer from diabetes?

Because their diet mostly consists of SUGAR! I know they have a very high metabolism and all, but even if a human could flap his or her arms as fast as a Hummingbird I still think they would be having some problems…Don't ya think…I'm no doctor. I wonder if they can do studies on those little birds and see what prevents them from getting sugar diabetes…I'm still no doctor…maybe they can't because of there genetic make-up isn't even close to a humans.