Who knows...

what evil lurks in the hearts of men? The Shadow knows!

I've been working on this for a while and finally made the time this weekend to finish it off. I took it down to the port last night for a hammer session. Didn't develop any squeeks or rattles...I guess that's a good sign.

I also decided to try my hand at building a wheel. I'll reserve judgement until after the first ride. ;)

Just when...

you think you've got it all under control (everyone is ready for the first day of school, soccer is on track, you've found your off season rhythm for training) and you turn around and the garden has gone Crazy. You can't turn your back on those things for a minute! Today we harvested: beans, chard, beets, rutabaga, squash, onions, a carrot and apples. Don't leave your car windows open in our neighborhood this week ;).

And then there were eight..

Nine little planets
Spinnin round the sun
Just hangin out in space
Not hurtin anyone.

But at a gathering of the astros
they put it to a vote
and poor little Pluto
they decided to demote.

And just like that
Pluto's just a floating rock.
The astros made is so
with some measuring and some talk.

I'm sure Pluto doesn't care
what the lofty astros say.
It'll simply do the same old thing,
go on its merry way.

But what about the astros
now that the Pluto debate is done?
Maybe they'll put their minds to work
on the renaming of the Sun.

Worked over by the G-Man

Yesterday the G-Man dragged my sorry butt over Sierra Rd.

I'd never heard of Sierra Rd. before the Tour of California this year. After climbing Teton Pass a few weeks ago I thought I would be ok. (I checked today, they have almost the same grade and elevation gain. The Teton Pass climb is 0.5 miles longer)

Well, I made it but it wasn't pretty. I'll add another thing to the long 'needs work' list for the off season.

Thanks to Ms. C and Little C for hanging out with Little M while G and I rode. I owe you guys!

Crazy Runners...

I can't say running has every been my favorite sport. Sure, I logged plenty of miles in my Triathlon days. Without a doubt, it's one of the most convenient ways to get in a workout. In my looming 'off' season I'm sure I'll pull on the running shoes and someday it would feel good to complete a marathon. But I've never experienced a 'runner's high' and I would much rather ride my bike or swim than run. So when I see suff like this it seems like some crazy shyte!

Morning Ride...

Cold quiet rain storms
squeezed from early fog wind
by redwood fingers

I don't get it...

So last night AC is giving me the report from the Tuesday Night Port Ride and she mentions that there were two guys there who were not wearing helmets. For those of you who are not familiar with the port ride, it is a 'Crit. Simulation' ride for any and all comers. Recently the organizers have painted a 'Start/Finish' line on the course and collect money for cash primes. Needless to say it can get serious on the prime laps. In fact, several weeks ago two guys went down on the final lap and both ended up with separated shoulders.

So why would you go to this ride without your helmet?

Amazingly, one of the helmetless ones was from a team that has lost two riders to tragic accidents this year.

It seems pretty simple to me: You're on your bike, on the road - there's a helmet on your head.

Maybe we can just all make it a team rule!

PS. Just to clarify, this isn't me and he had a helmet but wasn't wearing it in the photo.