tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52162272024-03-23T12:47:35.622-05:00Beer Frites WafflesAdventures in bikes, family, travel, and dreams. Savoring the sights, sounds, and flavors of cyclocross. Charm City 'Cross 9/21/09 MAC'n Ice Cube's a PIMP!Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02118383103798246617noreply@blogger.comBlogger633125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5216227.post-64823771049872641832010-01-28T18:35:00.001-05:002010-01-28T18:35:04.220-05:00Since we last spokeA lot has happened. A lot of stuff. Strikes & gutters. A lot of what-have-you.<br /><br />Cross season ended & I don't think I've finished cleaning up. <br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/10/01/28/786.jpg'><img src='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/10/01/28/s_786.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />A lot snow<br /><br /><center><a href='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/10/01/28/787.jpg'><img src='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/10/01/28/s_787.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Got ourselves a cabin at Deep Creek<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/10/01/28/788.jpg'><img src='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/10/01/28/s_788.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Where we've had a lot of fun<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/10/01/28/789.jpg'><img src='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/10/01/28/s_789.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/10/01/28/790.jpg'><img src='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/10/01/28/s_790.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/10/01/28/791.jpg'><img src='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/10/01/28/s_791.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/10/01/28/792.jpg'><img src='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/10/01/28/s_792.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Strikes & gutters. Busy but All good. <br /><br /><center><a href='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/10/01/28/793.jpg'><img src='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/10/01/28/s_793.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />-- Post From My iPhone<br />Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02118383103798246617noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5216227.post-54141473366511040282009-12-04T10:12:00.001-05:002009-12-04T10:12:32.864-05:00Ahoy!What do we do with the scurvy pirates?<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/12/04/199.jpg'><img src='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/12/04/s_199.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='187' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Make them walk the plank.<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/12/04/200.jpg'><img src='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/12/04/s_200.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Ahoy! <br /><br /><center><a href='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/12/04/201.jpg'><img src='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/12/04/s_201.jpg' border='0' width='187' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Season's about done and it's been a good one. Even got some hardware. <br /><br /><center><a href='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/12/04/202.jpg'><img src='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/12/04/s_202.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />In fact, the whole year has been pretty super.<br /><br />Now we've got cabin fever...looking forward to hanging out in the mountains at the lake and doing some xc skiing this winter. <br /><br /><center><a href='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/12/04/203.jpg'><img src='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/12/04/s_203.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='210' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Almost time for some rest and then back to doing some core work. <br /><br /><center><a href='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/12/04/204.jpg'><img src='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/12/04/s_204.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Strength work<br /><br /><center><a href='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/12/04/205.jpg'><img src='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/12/04/s_205.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />And just plain having fun. <br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/12/04/206.jpg'><img src='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/12/04/s_206.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />-- Post From My iPhone<br />Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02118383103798246617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5216227.post-5290465955164188002009-10-21T07:59:00.000-05:002009-10-21T08:00:45.008-05:00Whether the weatherIs good<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/10/21/151.jpg'><img src='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/10/21/s_151.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />and we're rolling around in the grass<br /><br /><center><a href='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/10/21/152.jpg'><img src='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/10/21/s_152.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />Or wetting a line and getting into an all time day of fly fishing (and subsequently dropping an iPhone in the river). <br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/10/21/153.jpg'><img src='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/10/21/s_153.jpg' border='0' width='187' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Or heading to the neighborhood pond for a dusk bluegill & largemouth session. Or whether the weather is turning chillier and we're roasting marshmellows. <br /><br /><center><a href='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/10/21/154.jpg'><img src='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/10/21/s_154.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/10/21/155.jpg'><img src='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/10/21/s_155.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />And soaking in a bubblebath<br /><br /><center><a href='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/10/21/156.jpg'><img src='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/10/21/s_156.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='187' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />And prepping the winter riding boots<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/10/21/157.jpg'><img src='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/10/21/s_157.jpg' border='0' width='187' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Or whether the weather is not we'll weather the weather whatever the weather whether we like it or not. <br /><br /> Like humping it up a BITCH of a run-up in cold, rainy, MUDDY conditions at an EPIC (yes, epic without a bit of hyperbole) Granogue. <br /><br /><center><a href='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/10/21/158.jpg'><img src='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/10/21/s_158.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='187' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />For the record I accomplished one of my season goals (top 10 in a MAC race) with a 10th place. Mud & cold are my friends. I also had a blast working the pit and hanging out with the amazing 'cross community. Huge props to the DCCofD for putting on a fantastic event under very difficult conditions!<br /><br />-- Post From My submerged but still working iPhone<br />Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02118383103798246617noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5216227.post-71803926412384539912009-09-28T10:43:00.003-05:002009-09-28T10:57:00.978-05:00Ed Sander Cross Elite Masters Videovideo from the Ed Sander Memorial 'Cross - Elite Masters Race<br /><br /><object width="560" height="340"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/qrCiF-N9ACQ&hl=en&fs=1&"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/qrCiF-N9ACQ&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="560" height="340"></embed></object><br /><br />hard hard race<br />heavy heavy course<br />going all out just to keep moving forward<br /><br />mud!<br />peanut butter mud<br />ankle deep in spots<br />i'm a mudder but conditions like that still scare me<br /><br />solid start turned to suffering and survival<br />timely bike change (thank you teammates in the pit!)<br />led to a second wind and a hard charge the last two laps<br />to move up from 8th to 5th<br /><br />4th was right there<br />but on the start line I had told Randy there'd be no sprinting today<br />and I'm a man of my word<br />plus, I was deep deep deep in the cave at that point ;-)<br /><br />5th place, last spot on the podium<br />so that makes 3 podiums the last three years at Ed Sander Cross<br />and I haven't been around to stand on any of them<br />but it's all good<br /><br />balance means getting home to hang with the family<br />and having balance is good<br />real goodChrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02118383103798246617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5216227.post-86394578936040702272009-09-28T09:27:00.000-05:002009-09-28T09:34:34.696-05:00Fishin'Thor and I have gone fishing the last two evenings. There's an old farm pond not far from our house that is full of fish. <br /><br />T is a great fishing buddy and he is a quick & enthusiastic learner He's caught a bunch of bluegill and this largemouth bass. <br /><br />We're having a ton of fun and the fish seem to be especially active in the evening so I think we'll make this a regular thing this Fall. <br /><br /><center><a href='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/09/28/170.jpg'><img src='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/09/28/s_170.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />-- Post From My iPhone<br />Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02118383103798246617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5216227.post-50908609453626518842009-09-23T06:58:00.005-05:002009-09-23T07:02:54.169-05:00heart warming<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-qj_4yRnDBQhcDQ7S-2BHtvX6AJKK3QXw067hSXpjy5fU4E2tznWglO8d1HjAqEOXOmhVqSgzoC_O-_IYvcqPLiFNF_fr2qWb9c3uqb6ddvcgBi33Rr0yfU3bvPCZyiz2FOvX/s1600-h/CharmcityCross3+288.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 288px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-qj_4yRnDBQhcDQ7S-2BHtvX6AJKK3QXw067hSXpjy5fU4E2tznWglO8d1HjAqEOXOmhVqSgzoC_O-_IYvcqPLiFNF_fr2qWb9c3uqb6ddvcgBi33Rr0yfU3bvPCZyiz2FOvX/s400/CharmcityCross3+288.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5384631105991725602" border="0" /></a>'Cross is getting big (Charm City Cross > 600 racers) but the 'cross vibe is still alive!<br /><br />I <3 the 'cross community. Go Avy!<br /><br />Photo courtesy of the talented <a href="http://www.demoncats.com">Kevin Dillard</a>.Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02118383103798246617noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5216227.post-1484768527640195832009-09-08T12:57:00.004-05:002009-09-08T13:02:07.615-05:00Shenandoah Mountain 100<p>Pre-game<br />I got properly fueled with two big plates of spaghetti, veggies, &<br />meatballs (plus a couple of 60 minute IPAs), sorted out the drop bags,<br />and had all of my gear laid out in the tent so that I wouldn't be<br />anxiously searching around for gloves 5 minutes before the start like<br />some people. ;-) Solid night's sleep and some superhero quality<br />french press to get the 'ol motor started in the am.<br /></p><p>The start to CP1<br />A big horde of racers lined up and squeezed down the skinny, dusty<br />road out of camp for a "controlled" lead out...slightly sketchy, but<br />not too bad.<br />Out onto the road the pace picked up. It was easy to draft and get<br />pulled along at a pretty good clip. Once we made the left and started<br />climbing the pace was pretty steady. I tried to move up a bit to<br />avoid as much traffic as I could without having to expend too much<br />effort. I could see the front and the big hitters were taking it at a<br />controlled pace while one guy had attacked and was dangling just off<br />the front. When the climb turned onto the double track I think the<br />pace hotted up because things got strung out and the leaders motored<br />away. I stayed in the vicinity of the top 100 or so and climbed at a<br />pretty good yet sustainable pace.<br /></p><p>I had intended to sag climb and drift back but I held my place pretty<br />well and felt good the whole way up. The climb went by pretty quickly<br />and I hit the cookie trail around some good riders. Only one guy<br />dabbed the initial rock section and I was able to ride the nearly the<br />entire trail. I got off and walked one steep bit to save the legs but<br />I rode much more than in the past. That was really due to less of a<br />traffic jam from being closer to the front.<br /></p><p>CP1 to CP2<br />Out on Tillman Rd I made sure to eat a rice cake, a potato, a few<br />endurolytes, and a big swig of hammer gel. Before long I got together<br />with a small group that seemed especially motivated to drill this road<br />section on the way up to Lynn Trail. I didn't have a speedo on the<br />bike but I'm guessing we were hauling along close to 20mph on the<br />gradual climb. I was prepared to take a pull but two guys just stayed<br />on the front going really fast. I was very happy to get a relatively<br />easy ride up the road.<br /></p><p>When we hit the singletrack climb we had a pretty large group of 10+<br />riders. Everyone was strong but that was too big of a group to make<br />for a smooth ascent up the steep, narrow, switchbacky, granny gear<br />climb. We spun our little gears wheel to wheel up and up but<br />eventually someone bobbled and had to dismount. That put us all of<br />the bike and into hike mode. I had a really tough time hiking. My<br />calves and lower back were not happy with the steep walk up the<br />mountain. I'd ride when I could but then have to get back off and<br />walk. It was just a bit too crowded and that is a super tough climb.<br />I was very happy when the climb was done but I was also anxious to get<br />the downhill over with.<br /></p><p>Wolfe Ridge is a nice trail but it is pretty rocky and super fast.<br />You pretty much have to go a bit faster than you are comfortable or<br />pull over and let better descenders (usually with full suspension<br />rigs) get by. 5 minutes into the downhill my right palm developed a<br />nice blister. 5 minutes later that blister ripped open. The rest of<br />the descent my hand (and my triceps) were screaming with all of the<br />rocks. I also had plenty of two wheel drift through turns as my<br />nearly treadless Raven tires flailed around avoiding sidewall tearing<br />rocks and begging for traction in the loose stuff.<br /></p><p>Back on Tillman Rd I was very happy to be off of the ridge. Next up<br />was about 8 miles of rolling forest service road to CP2. I ate more<br />rice cake and potato goodness and tried to drink what was left in the<br />bottle and hydration bladder. Even though I was feeling pretty good I<br />knew that eating and drinking now was the key to how I would feel<br />hours later.<br /></p><p>CP2 to CP3<br />I made a quick stop at CP2 for fluids and a quarter of a PBJ. As I<br />rolled out I was very happy to see Tim Covington (from the Wed Night<br />Happy Hour Crew) right there. We rode together to the start of the<br />climb of Hankey Mountain. About a third of the way up the pitch<br />kicked up slightly and I shifted down one gear to save the legs. Tim<br />kept on trucking, turning over the gear effortlessly. I watched him<br />ride into the distance passing everyone in sight. I felt I was<br />climbing really well but to see him fly up the mountain like that was<br />super impressive. That climb is very long and the second half is the<br />toughest part. It just keeps grinding and kicking up.<br /></p><p>The Dowell's Draft descent is pretty sick. It is a fast, flowy, off-<br />camber benchcut roller coaster. It is super fun but it also demands<br />that you pay very close attention as the trail is narrow and you are<br />going very fast. I always enjoy this one but I can never really relax<br />on it. I rolled into CP3 (mile 45) at the bottom feeling good about<br />my ride so far. I grabbed dry gloves and more food from my drop bag<br />and topped off my fluids.<br /></p><p>CP3 to CP4<br />The first part of this section is the only true road part of the<br />course. You cruise along Rt. 250 for about 5 miles. At first it's<br />downhill and then it's slightly uphill and into the wind coming from<br />the West. This makes riding in a group very helpful. I linked up<br />with two guys, one geared and one singlespeed. The singlespeeder<br />couldn't really contribute so me and the other guy let him sit on. We<br />were all happy to set a decent pace but not so hard that we were<br />hurting going into the next big climb. I made sure to eat and drink<br />plenty on this section.<br /></p><p>We made the right from the road onto singletrack at Mountain House and<br />cleaned the dry, super rocky creek bed. Usually it has enough water<br />in it that I end up walking but not on this day. Up the giant, rocky<br />Hans Rey steps and it was time to get back on the bike and turn over a<br />tiny gear. I've come to like this climb. For the most part it is not<br />too steep but it has enough rocky technical sections to make it<br />challenging. Plus, it is a narrow bench cut trail that falls off to<br />your right. You have to really focus on your line to keep moving.<br /></p><p>Halfway up the climb I caught up to a small group, including two guys<br />I know (Les Leach and Theo Procopos). We rode the rest of the climb<br />at a nice steady, yet comfortable tempo. Over the top I let those<br />guys lead it out as this is a ripping fun downhill and knowing my<br />conservative descending I did not want to hold those guys up. Sure<br />enough they were out of sight after just a few turns. I was able to<br />relax a bit more and enjoy this downhill though I did come into a<br />couple of curves too hot and got to enjoy some rear wheel drift as I<br />corrected my line.<br /></p><p>Rolling into CP4 I was happy to see Tim Covington again. I got more<br />fluids, including about 10 ounces of warm Coca-Cola for a bit of sugar<br />and caffeine to enjoy on the next long stretch of dirt/gravel road.<br /></p><p>CP4 to CP5<br />I rolled out of there after only a few minutes. I was still on a good<br />pace and didn't want to squander time away hanging around the aid<br />station letting my legs get stiff. The next 18 miles or so are nearly<br />all uphill. At first it's just a gradual false flat but eventually it<br />starts to kick up more and more until you make a right onto a dirt<br />forest service road for some steep climbing up the mountain with a<br />bunch of switchbacks. This whole section is known as "Soul Crusher".<br />It is aptly named. ;-)<br /></p><p>I started this section with the same geared rider that I had ridden<br />with after CP3. We traded pulls evenly and eventually caught up to<br />Danielle Musto (4th place female and an endurance mtb rock star). She<br />joined our little paceline and took strong pulls. A while later we<br />caught up to a group containing Les and Theo so our group swelled to<br />about 8. Not long after Tim Covington and a few other guys caught up<br />to us so we had a large group rotating through a paceline. I had<br />thought Tim was leaving CP4 right behind me so I was glad that he made<br />back up. It was nice to have so many friendly faces in the group to<br />share the workload and pass the time.<br /></p><p>My legs were feeling kind of worked from the 60+ miles of riding so<br />far and the pulls in the paceline so I was starting to wonder when I<br />would crack. Luckily with the size of the group I was able to eat a<br />bunch of food (more rice cakes & potatoes) and I drank all of the<br />Coke...even warm and flat it tasted SOOOO good! Before long I started<br />to feel strong again. I noticed that a lot of people in the group<br />were getting tired and skipping pulls so I stayed near the front<br />figuring the group would split at some point. After one pull I pulled<br />over to let the next rider through but nobody was there. I looked<br />back and saw that I had opened a decent gap without really trying<br />to.<br /></p><p>Since I was feeling good I just kept on going at a decent tempo but<br />making sure I was saving something for when the climb turned steep.<br />At the turnoff I gave myself a little pep talk to prepare for the<br />tough climbing ahead. Instead of looking too far up the road and<br />getting demoralized by the length and steepness of the slope I just<br />kept my head down and focused on turning the pedals and enjoying the<br />tunes in my right ear. My good legs continued and I passed several<br />more riders on the first pitch of the climb.<br /></p><p>About halfway up I pulled over to take a leak...the only one of the<br />race. I don't think I was dehydrated but it seems strange to drink<br />that much fluid and only pee one time in a 100 mile mountain bike<br />race. I was happy to see Tim catch up and pull over for the same<br />purpose. We both felt even better after that and continued to work<br />our way up the climb. Shortly before the climb crested for the first<br />time I ended up on my own and cruised down the 'false' descent passing<br />a couple more guys that had passed me earlier in the day. When the<br />climb kicked back up I caught up to Pat Miller and rode with him into<br />CP5. Catching up to him confirmed that I was having a good day and<br />this gave me more confidence for the last 25 miles. I felt good about<br />reaching my goal of under 10 hours. I just needed to keep it steady<br />and avoid cramps or crashes.<br /></p><p>CP5 to CP6<br />iPaul totally took care of me at CP5. He is the man! Fresh drinks,<br />endurolytes, pizza, coke and I was out of there in under 5 minutes.<br />After CP5 (mile 75) you hit a ripping doubletrack/forest service road<br />downhill with some air launching waterbars. Fun stuff! A couple of<br />times I caught more air than I wanted and got a little nervous mid-<br />air. Fortunately I kept it upright and the next thing I knew I was<br />staring at the first of the steep up's through the meadows.<br /></p><p>In the past I have suffered in the section up to Little Bald Knob both<br />from the steepness and the mental anquish of the multiple false<br />summits. This time I decided to climb in my small chainring at a<br />relatively easy effort. I also didn't fall into the cycle of hoping<br />that ~this~ meadow was the top. I just kept turning over the pedals<br />and enjoying the spectacular scenery of the high meadows. The<br />beautiful colors of the wild flowers and the cooling breezes kept me<br />smiling even as I was grinding away at the steep pitches of the climb.<br /></p><p>When I finally reach the true summit I was surprised as I had told<br />myself that there was more climbing yet to come. That was a nice<br />change. The ensuing downhill of Chestnut Ridge is a beast. It is<br />steep and full of rocky gnar gnar up top and then becomes a high speed<br />white knuckler with some blind turns toward the middle. Then you hit<br />a couple of morale busting uphill sections that seemed easier than<br />normal...maybe because I was expecting them. The bottom part of the<br />trail is just a super fast curvy smile inducing speedway. The<br />adrenaline levels were topped off by the time I hit the bottom. That<br />left me feeling really good to tackle the last 12 miles.<br /></p><p>CP6 to the Finish<br />At the bottom of the downhill I checked my fluid levels and decided<br />that I had enough to get me to the finish. I rode straight through<br />CP6 and got myself motivated for the last climb of the day, Hankey<br />redux, the first part of the climb we had done earlier. Heading to<br />the start of the climb I caught back up to Pat Miller and we started<br />the climb together talking about how little suffering was left. I<br />continued up the climb at my own pace, legs tired but still turning<br />over the pedals pretty well. The first time from the start of the<br />climb to the turn-off had taken me 20 minutes. I told myself that it<br />would take 30 minutes this time. I was looking at the watch thinking<br />I still had 9 minutes to climb when the turn-off appeared. This was<br />another morale boost.<br /></p><p>From there it was just a bit more climbing followed by some fast<br />descending and some big ring hammering. All of a sudden I saw some<br />people cheering and a sign pointing right. Just like that I was<br />descending through the campground to the finish. I crossed the line,<br />rang the gong, and asked what my time was. 9 hours, 9 minutes. I was<br />very stoked! Last year I felt strong and did 10 hours 14 minutes.<br />This year I knew my fitness was better but nearly all of my rides were<br />in the 1.5 to 3 hour range. I had no idea how I would do over the<br />course of 100 miles. I think that nutrition (eating/drinking early<br />and often) and course knowledge helped me put up a personal best.<br />Fast conditions, tunes from the iPod, and the lightweight tire gamble<br />helped too. The improved fitness is a direct result of consistently<br />hitting the Tues/Thurs TMR all year long. It definitely helps a ton<br />to add plenty of fun and camaraderie to the ~training~. Thank you<br />everyone! </p><p>Huge thanks to Chris Scott, Shenandoah Mountain Touring, and the army of volunteers that make the Shenandoah Mountain 100 such an incredible experience. Also, thank you to Dogfish Head Beer for the kegs of 60 Minute IPA!<br /></p>Cheers! <p> </p>Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02118383103798246617noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5216227.post-38999807082291684232009-08-14T10:55:00.001-05:002009-08-14T10:55:07.511-05:00Been busyFine tuning for 'cross. <br /><br />A bit less beer...<br /><br /><center><a href='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/08/14/268.jpg'><img src='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/08/14/s_268.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />A lot more greens...<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/08/14/269.jpg'><img src='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/08/14/s_269.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Gavin is showing an interest<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/08/14/270.jpg'><img src='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/08/14/s_270.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />And Thor is already getting his Belgie on<br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/08/14/271.jpg'><img src='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/08/14/s_271.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />I've been stretching tyres & limbering up my mind. <br /><br /><center><a href='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/08/14/272.jpg'><img src='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/08/14/s_272.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />And experimenting with the limits of traction. <br /><br /><center><a href='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/08/14/273.jpg'><img src='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/08/14/s_273.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />And doing some training for the Shenandoah 100. My Superfly will sure feel light compared to the trail-a-bike. <br /><br /><center><a href='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/08/14/274.jpg'><img src='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/08/14/s_274.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />After that the bike focus turns to 'Cross. Charm City is going to be big this year...big fun. Come out and join the party. We've a new crew tilling up the sand this year. <br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/08/14/275.jpg'><img src='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/08/14/s_275.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />That's about it. Oh, the biker bar is still open on Wednesday's, mountain bikers and crossers welcome. <br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/08/14/276.jpg'><img src='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/08/14/s_276.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />-- Post From My iPhone<br />Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02118383103798246617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5216227.post-86326438129490471922009-07-13T14:54:00.001-05:002009-07-13T14:54:20.105-05:00Wed Happy Hour Ride<br /><br /><center><a href='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/07/13/318.jpg'><img src='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/07/13/s_318.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />In the spirit of making hay while the sun shines...<br /><br />The Wednesday Happy Hour ride is once again a go this week.<br /><br />Wheels rolling 5:45pm sharp. We have to run a tight schedule in order<br />to get the kids in bed & Grandma home post ride (beer) so make sure<br />your air has tires and all that on Tuesday night.<br /><br />The management vaguely intends to encourage a mellow, social pace.<br />While mellow might not translate to everyone we will do our utmost to<br />keep it social (more conversation than heavy breathing) and fun for<br />all (in any event there's always beer at the end). If you want the<br />ride to be easier move up closer to the front of the group for a<br />steadier pace. If you want to get more of a workout move to the back<br />of the group where you can get some intervals in courtesy of the<br />accordion effect. All bets are off if we have a bunch of mechanicals<br />or other delays and have to hustle to make it back for the beer<br />portion of the ride (see last week). In that case we will do a race<br />effort back to the house. First one back to the driveway gets first<br />pick from the cooler. ;-)<br /><br />The ride will be maestro'd by me...i.e. I will pick the route and do<br />my best to keep the group together. There are only so many variations<br />we can do for a 1.5 hour ride but I'm always open to suggestions. I<br />try to put together a basic loop on Wednesday morning so that I can<br />let any late arrivals know where they can intercept us. So, speak up<br />early if you have a preference. This week I am already craving some<br />Renegade Nachos!<br /><br />This week's beer list is still in committee but it'll be good.<br /><br />See you there?<br /><br />-- Post From My iPhone<br />Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02118383103798246617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5216227.post-89023076416268638262009-07-01T08:06:00.001-05:002009-07-01T08:06:10.250-05:00Recent doingsMuch needed vacation, including the stellar 'ritas at Tortuga's Lie in the Outer Banks. <br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/07/01/115.jpg'><img src='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/07/01/s_115.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />and exercise in the form of digging and digging<br /><br /><center><a href='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/07/01/116.jpg'><img src='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/07/01/s_116.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />and some sand surfing<br /><br /><center><a href='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/07/01/117.jpg'><img src='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/07/01/s_117.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />and general joy from being at the beach<br /><br /><center><a href='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/07/01/118.jpg'><img src='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/07/01/s_118.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br />and even some quiet time meditating on life, love, & happiness...stoke-meter at 11. <br /><br /><center><a href='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/07/01/119.jpg'><img src='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/07/01/s_119.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Post-vaca started with the Ten Fiddy ride, 60+ miles on road starting at 10pm...accompanied of course by multiple beer stops. In bed after 3am and up again at 7 for another ride. Needless to say I was slightly destroyed after that. <br /><br /><center><a href='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/07/01/120.jpg'><img src='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/07/01/s_120.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />The following day was the start of semi-monk mode to prepare for cross season. Thus means getting the body back in balance with a lot of veggies and water. I couldn't give up that morning cup of coffee though. I'm digging the increase in veggie consumption...it's like rocket fuel (in more than one way). <br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/07/01/121.jpg'><img src='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/07/01/s_121.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br />Thor loves the trails so we have been getting out on the trail-a-bike and hitting the trails at Patapso Avalon. <br /><br />I have to say that sharing in the experience of mountain biking with my son is amazing...so cool. <br /><br /><center><a href='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/07/01/122.jpg'><img src='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/07/01/s_122.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br />Lastly, I registered for the Shenandoah Mountain 100 again. My goal is to finish on under 10 hours. Last year I did 10hr 14min so it's within reach but I'll need good legs and some luck. In any event it'll be a good block of training before 'cross season begins. <br /><br />Only 81 days until Charm City Cross and 2 days until I can have a beer.!<br /><br />-- Post From My iPhone<br />Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02118383103798246617noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5216227.post-3874510926142315142009-04-23T09:53:00.001-05:002009-04-23T09:53:39.737-05:00rocking dozen<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/37554200@N03/3463951530/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3266/3463951530_bb681c5cd3_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/37554200@N03/3463951530/">IMG_1777</a><br />Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/37554200@N03/">JCS48</a></span></div>There were a lot of fun rock features at the Leesburg Baker's Dozen last weekend.<br clear="all" />Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02118383103798246617noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5216227.post-22476766409719093282009-04-13T13:34:00.000-05:002009-04-13T13:42:11.357-05:00We're rolling now!<br />We've been waiting for this. <br />Getting the kids on the trails. <br />So much fun. <br /><br />The boys had a blast cruising over the dirt, rocks, and roots on the way to the playground.<br /><br />Snack, kite flying, playground playing, & then more cruising around the trails of Rockburn before heading home. <br /><br />Proximity to the park was a big factor in choosing a house and it really came together yesterday. It was a joy to have the entire family roll over to the park on bikes. <br /><br />We are going to have a lot of fun over the years. Between Rockburn and Patapsco there's a lot of interesting out of doors things to do. <br /><br />For now we're rolling with a trail-a-bike ands Chariot trailer. Before long we'll each be pedalling our own bikes and exploring further into the trails. <br /><br /><center><a href='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/04/13/262.jpg'><img src='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/04/13/s_262.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/04/13/263.jpg'><img src='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/04/13/s_263.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/04/13/264.jpg'><img src='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/04/13/s_264.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/04/13/265.jpg'><img src='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/04/13/s_265.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/04/13/266.jpg'><img src='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/04/13/s_266.jpg' border='0' width='210' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />-- Post From My iPhone<br />Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02118383103798246617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5216227.post-3057441817362329972009-04-08T08:58:00.000-05:002009-04-08T08:59:01.962-05:00Photos for Mom<br /><br /><center><a href='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/04/08/68.jpg'><img src='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/04/08/s_68.jpg' border='0' width='187' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/04/08/69.jpg'><img src='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/04/08/s_69.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='187' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/04/08/70.jpg'><img src='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/04/08/s_70.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='187' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/04/08/71.jpg'><img src='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/04/08/s_71.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='187' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/04/08/72.jpg'><img src='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/04/08/s_72.jpg' border='0' width='187' height='281' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br /><br /><br /><center><a href='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/04/08/73.jpg'><img src='http://blogpress.w18.net/photos/09/04/08/s_73.jpg' border='0' width='281' height='187' style='margin:5px'></a></center><br />-- Post From My iPhone<br />Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02118383103798246617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5216227.post-23240024885207479122009-04-08T07:11:00.000-05:002009-04-08T07:14:38.416-05:00Charm City > Vegas double<br />* This year Charm City Cross (9/20/09) will be a UCI C2 event.. Spread the word to your Elite buddies. Southwest flies non-stop between BWI and Las Vegas so you can race Charm City and then catch a 7:00pm flight to land in Vegas at 9:00pm. That gives you a couple of days to do the Interbike thing and get ready for Cross Vegas on 9/23. We might even be able to run a shuttle from our race to the airport. <br /><br />-- Post From My iPhone<br />Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02118383103798246617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5216227.post-86403335088695074142009-02-22T17:28:00.001-05:002009-02-22T17:28:10.100-05:00Long range prep.<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/cbnystrom/3301017925/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3497/3301017925_cf51d225c3_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/cbnystrom/3301017925/">Long range prep.</a><br />Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/cbnystrom/">cbnystrom</a></span></div>FMB SSC Sprint Pro's stretching in the basement and me sipping a glass<br />of wine and playing Legos with the boys.<br /><br />Charm City Cross plans are in full swing. It takes a shitload of work<br />and stress to organize a race but afterwards it's well worth the effort.<br /><br />We have a great group of people working on the race and this year's<br />event will be the best yet.<br clear="all" />Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02118383103798246617noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5216227.post-65337010596850473452009-01-28T16:42:00.001-05:002009-01-28T16:42:22.302-05:00The good life<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/cbnystrom/3235177252/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3326/3235177252_a9d2677b21_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/cbnystrom/3235177252/">The good life</a><br />Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/cbnystrom/">cbnystrom</a></span></div><a href="http://www.bassadventures.blogspot.com">www.bassadventures.blogspot.com</a><br clear="all" />Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02118383103798246617noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5216227.post-55517520275650071372009-01-19T15:32:00.001-05:002009-01-19T15:32:52.177-05:00Tasty<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/cbnystrom/3209960625/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3501/3209960625_b6e7392f65_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/cbnystrom/3209960625/">Tasty</a><br />Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/cbnystrom/">cbnystrom</a></span></div>MLK Day snow ride!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.bassadventures.blogspot.com">www.bassadventures.blogspot.com</a><br clear="all" />Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02118383103798246617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5216227.post-11541160706421363152009-01-06T07:12:00.001-05:002009-01-06T07:12:07.740-05:00The best part of waking up<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/cbnystrom/3173889908/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1086/3173889908_a0462b32ec_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/cbnystrom/3173889908/">The best part of waking up</a><br />Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/cbnystrom/">cbnystrom</a></span></div>at the ass-crack of dawn to train.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.bassadventures.blogspot.com">www.bassadventures.blogspot.com</a><br clear="all" />Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02118383103798246617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5216227.post-37477921963794348012009-01-04T08:05:00.001-05:002009-01-04T08:05:48.956-05:00Dawn Patrol<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/cbnystrom/3165888957/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1107/3165888957_02c948b6d3_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/cbnystrom/3165888957/">Dawn Patrol</a><br />Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/cbnystrom/">cbnystrom</a></span></div><a href="http://www.bassadventures.blogspot.com">www.bassadventures.blogspot.com</a><br clear="all" />Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02118383103798246617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5216227.post-62893326554597603142008-12-28T10:56:00.001-05:002008-12-28T10:56:45.876-05:00Playground<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/cbnystrom/3143679731/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3102/3143679731_0bc56ce3ab_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/cbnystrom/3143679731/">Playground</a><br />Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/cbnystrom/">cbnystrom</a></span></div><a href="http://www.bassadventures.blogspot.com">www.bassadventures.blogspot.com</a><br clear="all" />Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02118383103798246617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5216227.post-52755200795227010932008-12-26T08:12:00.001-05:002008-12-26T08:12:05.459-05:00Climber<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/cbnystrom/3137466409/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3265/3137466409_66511465a5_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/cbnystrom/3137466409/">Climber</a><br />Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/cbnystrom/">cbnystrom</a></span></div>Gavin is big into climbing<br /><br /><a href="http://www.bassadventures.blogspot.com">www.bassadventures.blogspot.com</a><br clear="all" />Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02118383103798246617noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5216227.post-45040613516873616382008-12-24T20:25:00.001-05:002008-12-24T20:25:48.232-05:00Merry Christmas!<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/cbnystrom/3133732351/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3252/3133732351_e6d856389d_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/cbnystrom/3133732351/">Merry Christmas!</a><br />Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/cbnystrom/">cbnystrom</a></span></div><br clear="all" />Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02118383103798246617noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5216227.post-81055612987794539782008-12-21T06:44:00.002-05:002008-12-21T06:55:04.769-05:00FMB/FangoSome cool news from Francois at <a href="http://fm-boyaux.fr">FMB</a>...<div><br /></div><div><div>INFORMATION</div><div><br /></div><div>Nouveaux ;</div><div><br /></div><div>Les boyaux cyclo-cross FMB sont désormais disponsibles avec la nouvelle chape Fango. Les succés remportés par ce nouveau produit conçu pout exceller dans les conditions boueuses offre une résistance au roulement faible.</div><div><br /></div><div>New ; The FMB cyclo-cross tubulars are now available with the new tread FANGO. The success of this new product designed to excel in muddy conditions provides a low rolling resistance.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div></div></div></div></div>Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02118383103798246617noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5216227.post-71214679345174902432008-12-14T19:14:00.001-05:002008-12-14T19:14:46.846-05:00Stillers-Ravens<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/cbnystrom/3108279275/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3269/3108279275_915f909bf0_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/cbnystrom/3108279275/">Stillers-Ravens</a><br />Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/cbnystrom/">cbnystrom</a></span></div><a href="http://www.bassadventures.blogspot.com">www.bassadventures.blogspot.com</a><br clear="all" />Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02118383103798246617noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5216227.post-43047244656665869222008-12-13T17:51:00.001-05:002008-12-13T17:51:49.628-05:00Tis la saison<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/cbnystrom/3105973932/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3275/3105973932_b38c0d6510_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/cbnystrom/3105973932/">Tis la saison</a><br />Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/cbnystrom/">cbnystrom</a></span></div>Fun times at the Beaver cookie exchange. Cheers to all my homies in<br />the K.C.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.bassadventures.blogspot.com">www.bassadventures.blogspot.com</a><br clear="all" />Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02118383103798246617noreply@blogger.com0