This past weekend was the annual Iron Horse Bicycle Classic in Durango. The road race was on saturday and the crit was on sunday. I skipped watching saturday's event and opted for sunday's event, so that I could actually see the riders more than just a few moments as is the case of the road race.
The Pro Men's crit started out decently with a few early attacks by several riders but none of them stuck. That is until 2/3's into the race, former USPRO Champion and one of Durango's own attacked for the second time and never looked back. Chris Wherry that is. After that the race turned boring as Wherry destroyed everybody. I was happy to see some top level racing however. Check out my pic's here.
They also had a cruiser crit and the paricipants sure made it a pleasure to watch. See them here. I know I need to start adding titles and captions to my photos and I promise that that work is in motion...
Wednesday, May 30, 2007
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
SPO
I read this and all I could do was think about you. From what I recall it has a very strong resemblance to our days over in Europe and the way you were talking about it over there. I guess it has an effect no matter what level you are at. Even if you choose to be on a diet of powerbars and things similar....
Monday, May 14, 2007
Had to share
Since B was so gracious to take the time and amuse me, I couldn't help but not post this. I could not stop laughing and was thoroughly enthused with it. Thanks again B!! I am glad that he was able to enjoy the previous post and in turn give me more inspiration.
Tuesday, May 08, 2007
Shake Rattle and Roll...
...used to be the story every time I did a load of laundry. Click here to catch up on the story.
Anyways, A while back I was passing my neighbors house and noticed that she had a washer sitting outside of her garage. It was outside for a day or so and then it was gone. Knowing that mine was not in the best of shape and on a rapid decline, I had meant to get over there and ask about it. Having noticed that it was gone quickly I assumed that she had gotten rid of it and left it at that.
As I was driving home this afternoon, my neighbors garage door was open and low and behold their was the washer! So I quickly pulled into my drive and walked the three houses to her house. She told me that her niece had moved to Oklahoma and did not have room to take it with her, so she ended up with it. I asked her if she had a need for it and if I could take it off her hands. She was almost excited to get rid of it as I was to take it. Infact probably more so than I was. She offered it to me for $20 and I quickly obliged. I told her that I was on my way to the bank and she said no hurry and bring it by whenever. She even let me use her dolly to wheel it home.
So after running a test run to clean it out and to make sure all is well, I couldn't be any happier. It is extremely quiet compared to the last and no more leaking and squeaking. I am living good in the neighborhood!
The old machine after moving it out
The "new to me" machine
Anyways, A while back I was passing my neighbors house and noticed that she had a washer sitting outside of her garage. It was outside for a day or so and then it was gone. Knowing that mine was not in the best of shape and on a rapid decline, I had meant to get over there and ask about it. Having noticed that it was gone quickly I assumed that she had gotten rid of it and left it at that.
As I was driving home this afternoon, my neighbors garage door was open and low and behold their was the washer! So I quickly pulled into my drive and walked the three houses to her house. She told me that her niece had moved to Oklahoma and did not have room to take it with her, so she ended up with it. I asked her if she had a need for it and if I could take it off her hands. She was almost excited to get rid of it as I was to take it. Infact probably more so than I was. She offered it to me for $20 and I quickly obliged. I told her that I was on my way to the bank and she said no hurry and bring it by whenever. She even let me use her dolly to wheel it home.
So after running a test run to clean it out and to make sure all is well, I couldn't be any happier. It is extremely quiet compared to the last and no more leaking and squeaking. I am living good in the neighborhood!
The old machine after moving it out
The "new to me" machine
Tuesday, May 01, 2007
Just a little too long
The other day while at the grocery store, I decided on purchasing some cookie batter along with my other choices. It hit me after I got home that I did not have a true cookie sheet to bake them on. So, as I was back in the store this evening for some other various items, I picked up a cookie sheet also. I thought I had made the right choice on the dimensions. However, My wrong choice was made apparent when I got home and checked the comparison of the sheet and oven first hand. Upon checking, I ended up bending one ot the corners of the sheet and then I got a bright idea. Why not just shorten up the sheet by pushing in that whole backside and call it good? So, one side got pushed in and the other was left alone. I have included some pictures for your viewing pleasure. Enjoy!
The untouched side
The modified and finished product
The untouched side
The modified and finished product
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