9/13/11
NCAA Hockey
This past spring I almost got tickets to the NCAA hockey final 4 in St Paul but didn't and have regretted it as it was fun to watch and would have been even more fun to be there. So after purchasing our first set of SCSU hockey tickets today I thought I would check the location of the 2011-2012 tournament...
Seriously Tampa Florida?
9/12/11
Paul Bunyan and Ethnic Fest
I got out of work a little early Friday so the family could head up to Walker for the weekend. They dropped me off in Hackensack and I rode the rest of the way up from there. I had decided to not ride the Paul Bunyan and Heartland trail up to Walker since I brought my cross bike. I tryed some of the gravel roads and worked my way through the woods to Walker.
I headed out saturday morning on my bike with a specific route in mind of about 65 miles of gravel roads to and through the Paul Bunyan State Forest. I was really bummed out when the second gravel road I hit 5 miles into my ride was a dead end and didn't connect to the rest of my route like the maps showed. I had to back-track about 2 miles then take the pavement around anothe 2 miles until I was back on gravel and in the forest.
From then on it was great. The roads ranged from rock hard packed gravel 30 feet wide to trails I wished I had my mountain bike on. No long climbs but alot of short steep rollers. On one hill my Garmin measured the incline at 17%, not easy on loose dry gravel and over inflated cross tires.
I stopped after 2 hours to take some pictures with my phone but they didn't turn out very well.
I ended up skipping a loop in the forest and cutting the end short to get back in time for lunch plans but the still had 60 miles with 6 miles paved. I saw cars only the first 10 miles, the 1.25 miles along Hwy 64 and one about 1/2 way. I almost got lonely.
I am thinking about Mid October going back up when the leaves are changing and doing the ride again if I can find time, I think I have something planned every weekend into November.
We hit up the Ethnic Fest in Walker for some food, music and crafts. I took the kids to the beach for probably the last time of the year, had a fantastic dinner at Boulders then went out fishing (not catching)until dark.
Yesterday I took the kids out fishing (again not catching anything) then went to church and brunch with my parents before riding to Pine river where I met up with Tami and the kids and headed home. Homemade Pizzas, wine and Mario cart before bed.
No ride tonight as my legs are tired. I do need to finish getting my sprinklers going as my lawn completely turned brown over the weekend. I turned them on for the first time this year last night and they are spraying all over.
I headed out saturday morning on my bike with a specific route in mind of about 65 miles of gravel roads to and through the Paul Bunyan State Forest. I was really bummed out when the second gravel road I hit 5 miles into my ride was a dead end and didn't connect to the rest of my route like the maps showed. I had to back-track about 2 miles then take the pavement around anothe 2 miles until I was back on gravel and in the forest.
From then on it was great. The roads ranged from rock hard packed gravel 30 feet wide to trails I wished I had my mountain bike on. No long climbs but alot of short steep rollers. On one hill my Garmin measured the incline at 17%, not easy on loose dry gravel and over inflated cross tires.
I stopped after 2 hours to take some pictures with my phone but they didn't turn out very well.
I am thinking about Mid October going back up when the leaves are changing and doing the ride again if I can find time, I think I have something planned every weekend into November.
We hit up the Ethnic Fest in Walker for some food, music and crafts. I took the kids to the beach for probably the last time of the year, had a fantastic dinner at Boulders then went out fishing (not catching)until dark.
Yesterday I took the kids out fishing (again not catching anything) then went to church and brunch with my parents before riding to Pine river where I met up with Tami and the kids and headed home. Homemade Pizzas, wine and Mario cart before bed.
No ride tonight as my legs are tired. I do need to finish getting my sprinklers going as my lawn completely turned brown over the weekend. I turned them on for the first time this year last night and they are spraying all over.
9/6/11
9/5/11
Labor Day
Today is Madelyn's 11 th birthday, how time flies.
Saturday Tami and I took both girls down to the Carrie Underwood concert to celebrate. The venue wasn't that great but she is amazing.
Sunday Tami, the girls and I cooked. I roasted a turkey, made Squash, corn on the cobb and Mashed potatoes and Gravy. The Girls made Apple Strudle and Apple crisp. We had Nelsons and Ferrells over and of coarse they brought Potato soup, Hot Wings and Brownies. After that and 4 bottles of wine the kids talked us into playing kick the can.
Today was a re-grouping day, doing dishes from the night before and getting ready for school and work tomorrow. The girls and I did get in a good session of Mario Cart (Madelyn's birthday present) before bed.
Saturday Tami and I took both girls down to the Carrie Underwood concert to celebrate. The venue wasn't that great but she is amazing.
Sunday Tami, the girls and I cooked. I roasted a turkey, made Squash, corn on the cobb and Mashed potatoes and Gravy. The Girls made Apple Strudle and Apple crisp. We had Nelsons and Ferrells over and of coarse they brought Potato soup, Hot Wings and Brownies. After that and 4 bottles of wine the kids talked us into playing kick the can.
Today was a re-grouping day, doing dishes from the night before and getting ready for school and work tomorrow. The girls and I did get in a good session of Mario Cart (Madelyn's birthday present) before bed.
9/3/11
I'm Not Fond of the Fondo
So I signed up to go to Santa Rosa with Mark, Charlie and Mark's freind Lor. When I signed up the Gran (100 mile) route was full so I entered the Medio (65 mile) route. 65 miles is enough for me plus I would get to try to put the hurt on Patrick Dempsy (McDreamy) who I hear is not a great cyclist. I was content.
I'm not sure what changed my mind but I decided to get a swap and upgrade to the Gran route. They have a Facebook page to post on to connect with others trying to Swap routes or just get entries to the ride. I have never been on Facebook before and after this hope never to again. I can't stand it, it makes no sense and is very frustrating. After three days of getting pissed off trying to get my swap I finally found someone looking to down grade from the Gran to the Medio.
Now I need to find a way to be able to ride 100 miles with 10,000 feet of climbing in 4 weeks, wish me luck.
I'm not sure what changed my mind but I decided to get a swap and upgrade to the Gran route. They have a Facebook page to post on to connect with others trying to Swap routes or just get entries to the ride. I have never been on Facebook before and after this hope never to again. I can't stand it, it makes no sense and is very frustrating. After three days of getting pissed off trying to get my swap I finally found someone looking to down grade from the Gran to the Medio.
Now I need to find a way to be able to ride 100 miles with 10,000 feet of climbing in 4 weeks, wish me luck.
4/5/11
2/21/11
I had a few hours Saturday so I decided to check out some of the snowmobile trails on the Pugsley. My first time on the Pug in 6 weeks. Jumped on in St Joe and rode down to Cold Spring and back. Trails weren't too bad mostly hard pack snow with a few patches of glare ice and grass/dirt mixed in. Fast for winter riding, almost 25 miles in 2.5 hours.
We finished up the regular season of our hockey league last night with and easy win to go undefeated this year 13-0-1. Playoffs start next Sunday, time to grow another beard.
2/14/11
Vasa
Sorry no pictures. No report. Click the Vasa link and go to results if you want to know how long it took me.
2/8/11
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