Getting Back

Hey guy, sorry I was unable to return your phone call later Monday as I told you and as I anticipated on doing. I ended up working until 9:30 that night and I had a migraine upon getting home. I will definitely be getting back with you again soon. Or if you have time feel free to call again. It was great hearing from you again. Hopefuly we can catch up more than a 2 minute conversation next time.

Onto my other friend who is on the NE side of things, I am sorry that I was unable to catch you this afternoon as well. Hope all is well in your world and that the Admiral is treating you fairly. Oh and on a final note, is 2454 the one to push, instead of 2530?

As far as those others that may be reading this, I am not trying to be secretive. I am just getting back with these 2 peeps since they have made an effort to contact me. You can do the same you know... I really would welcome it, especially if it has been quite some time. Such as James in PDX if he still reads this.

Also I am enthused that Tessa is coming back to her roots for Thanksgiving. I hope she has a great time and hopefully we can meet for coffee or lunch.

Oh yeah...

The RED SOX just won the World Series!!


It's not MLA's Cubbies. I feel Colorado needs to prove themselves more than sneaking in with a wild card in order to take it. Better luck next year Rockies!

It's falling

Well here we are again on our last week of daylight savings time. It is always a welcome site for me. I love everything that the fall has to bring...Winter, snow, the trees changing colors, and most of all I am most excited about my favorite sport ever, CYCLOCROSS!! I mean what is better than watching guys go round and round in circles for an hour, as they hurdle over barriers, ride throught mud and sand and work over their lungs riding hard in the cold air. That is unless you are Shwan and race 'cross down in San Diego. Oh well, at least he deals with all the factor's besides the cold. Afterall it is becasue of Shawn and Cody that I love cyclocross so much! My first real experience with cross was the 2003 Cyclocross World Championships in Monopoli, Italy. I only got to watch the U-23 race but damn was it awesome! From watching Adam Craig break his chain at the start and race his heart to come back. Also, watching a young Barry Wicks as he towered over the rest of the field.

All seasons have wonderful parts to them and I am happy that I am able to enjoy the pleasures they bring! I am really looking forward to this in 2 weeks.

Blah...

I don't have much to say. This week sure has been a rough one so far and I am really looking forward to seeing Friday morning arrive. Starting last Friday night I have been working on call nights. I have not had to work during the day at all but the nights sure have been one heck of a time. I have been out working pretty much all night every night. Thursday night into Friday morning is the end of my turn. Then the next guy will have the joy of having the task. Funny thing though, is that I doubt he will have as much fun or misery as I have had. Just like they say with anything the first time is always the hardest.

On another note of me working way out in the middle of nowhere with all the animals and such is the risk of hitting one. Every night I have seen a large number of elk and deer hanging out next to the road. Well on Monday night, I was driving slow and passing some tall bushes when all of a sudden a cow elk jumped out in the road in front of me. She was really spooked and going back and forth in the middle of the road. I did everything I could to avoid hitting her but fate intervened and we collided. Her rear leg got busted up pretty good but she managed to get up and walk away. Sad thing is, I know that she won't make it long and wouldn't be surprised if she has already been overcome by a predator.

Well with my super driving skills, I managed to not do total damage to my work truck. I got two tiny dents on my passssenger door but are hardly noticeable. The worst was that my passenger mirror got ripped off in the process. I have already gotten it replaced even. The thing that is most upsetting about this is that I had my camera with me but I was so caught up in the moment that I did not take any pictures!! I hope I do not have a repeat of this incident but incase I do, I will get pictures next time. ( for those of you who don't know, a cow elk is a female and a bull elk is a male.)

Well here are some pic's of the mountains, some wild horses and a drilling rig flaring the hole after drilling has been completed. Sorry, I have such a difficult time holding the camera still. I don't know what my problem is. Sometimes it's like I was using a stationery tripod and others it's like I was trying to take pictures in a tornado.

Fall

I need to get out and buy a pistol. I also need to get out and shoot my guns. It has been a while. I am looking at a springfield armory or kimber hand gun. It is my right to bear arms so I want to exercise my freedom.

The salmon are running here but are starting to slow down. I know that they salmon here have no comparison to the ones in the NW, however I am not one for eating these ones but rather doing it for the sport. Luckily I know people who are glad to take the ones I reel in. I am not quite sure I will make it snagging this year but being able to see the tress in the fall along the river is something that I live for every year. Not only along the river but up in the mountains as well.

Caring

I often find myself wearing my feelings on my sleeve. I mostly give people my all from the start. Jumping in feet first like this has sure had its downfalls at times but every experience no matter what the outcome has been a learning lesson.

I am still finding myself everyday attempting to put my lessons learned into actions to better myself as time goes by. This is not always the easiest thing to do. However I still work to move forward with my life. I have no idea what I want from my life yet though.

I sure have been burned by many a folk for being the considerate fellow but isn't that the way life is? People are always looking for the persons that are easy to overcome so that they can move up or toward the front of the line.

I am not sure where I am wanting to go with this blog. I just had a thought and I took off with it. I will try and get my thoughts a little more organized and give this another shot tomorrow. Anyways, my point I think here was supposed to be, no matter what life throws at you; keep you head up and continue moving forward. AKA, "When life hands you lemons, make lemonade."

Really Working

To make my thoughts known. A friend that also blogs, told me to just start typing when you are at a loss of thoughts and something should come your way.

First off I want to say that this friend is going through a difficult time. I wish her the best and hope all works out for her.

I am sitting here wondering why in the world I am dead tired but I always make time to surf the web day in and day out. I am constantly coming across the same news and such. The funny thing is I have the child syndrom but I am all grown up or so they say anyways. My problem is I never want to go to bed when I know I should. Maybe since I am living in the home that I spent a great deal growing up in, I am trying to make up for lost time. Especially since there is no one here anymore to tell me to get to bed. I am constantly checking my email and myspace, hoping that I will hear from you guys. It sure makes it hard in the morning though. Oh well I was never a morning person regardless.

I need to find a job where I can make my own schedule. Or if I win the lottery that would work as well. Thanks for reading this senseless ramble. I have to work this weekend so hopefully things go smoothly there. Ciao.

Any Contractions?

I received a text message yesterday that stated the above content. I was not sure why this guy would have done this but then it hit me who it was that sent it. I know it was sent by accident but I am still wondering how the mix up occured. At least it was a turn around in my overbearing day.

Well B$ I am glad that someone still reads this site and has not given up on me. Enjoy your youthful days as much as possible. I sure miss my carefree days of my teenage years.

Well what is new in your lives? Are you guys happy with fall being here?

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Where should I start?

I keep saying that I will do a better job of keeping you up to date on my life but am constantly failing at it. Crazy how life just gets in the way. Also, the way we make things priorities and those that get left behind.

My job is going well, so far but as the fall is here and winter quickly approaching it sure is going to make my job quite the task. Wish me the best there.

I am so happy that I finally got to talk with my friends in San Diego and Maine this week. It had been a while and was nice to catch up. I am really looking forward to the day when I can see them both again someday. As MLA pointed out today, 2008 is almost here!! Time sure has a way of stopping for no one.

Well 2 weeks ago I was in Dallas for this with my buddy Garrett racing. It was quite the experience and was nice to get away for a bit even though there was little down time. We didn't do as well as we hoped for but we had fun trying and learning. There were over 400 cars with all the classes featured.

Well that's all for this post. I will get back to you soon. I promise and share some pics with you. Take care.