Well. I have managed to find some spare time. Somehow, the day before Car Free Sunday, probably one of the craziest, biggest things I have ever tried to pull off, I am at home, my son is playing in his room with one of his buddies, and I have nothing to do.
Fall colours on the Coquihalla.
Sure,…
I try not to do this. I really do. I try to have all original content, but this is too good not to share.
http://thebloggess.com/2011/06/and-thats-why-you-should-learn-to-pick-your-battles/
Off to Mt Cain for the weekend - trail grooming - roof fixing and then some summer skiing!
Random pict…
As founder of Imagine Comox Valley, a non-profit society dedicated to promoting sustainable communities, I wish to provide clarity regarding the purpose and vision behind Car Free Sunday. Simply stated, we wish to provide an opportunity for the public to take to the streets and celebrate community. …
My apologies loyal fans, I have just realized that I have not written an actual blog post in some time. In fact, I've been limping by with flashy photo's and half-meant promises of more "blogging" to follow. I haven't made good on these promises and wish to explain.
As the title of this post ind…
Strangest of strange occurrences last night. After an excellent stress burning ride where I was in the zone more than I've been in three years (and my back didn't hurt at all) Chris and I decided to actually go to the Waverly for burgers and beer. As we are sitting there drinking our draft and min…
Just saw this through some Facebookery:
http://www.dylanmiles.com/sports/mountain-biking/snakes-and-ladders/#comment-19
Wicked bit of trail work that I can't wait to try.
I seem to have lost 3 lbs fast - officially at 209 lbs and change with more coming off. I do miss beer and have to admit that I caved the other night and had one...
In a serendipitous occurrence, one of the companies that I have bought life insurance from sent me copies of my blood test results fr…
Really?
Is there a ruder way to ask someone to be quiet?
Have basic manners really become that rare?
So, I've been at the Vancouver Island Music Festival all day. Volunteering. No, that doesn't do it justice, I'm going to boast a little, I am the stage manager at the Barn this year, and its been a r…
I need to lose some weight. Probably 15 to 20 lbs to get to my "ideal". So, since I have this blog anyways, I will be torturing you all with my progress. Don't worry, I will still have equipment reviews and silly adventures, they will just be interspersed with my dietary woes.
Yikes! Is this…
I've finally changed the front page pic, and in honour of Troy Brosnan winning the iXS Downhill Cup at Leogang, its a photo I shot of the Flinders Range in Australia in 2004. Enjoy!
I know, I know. I've disappeared again. Well, I've been moving. Out of the rental into a new and much nicer HQ for Citizenclass (and permanent too). That's not all - I've rented out half of the mancave!! Oh - the horror! I know at least 6 of my regular 13 readers will flee in shame now. Oh we…
at least I'm not in the race zone. Tomorrow is the "Dropzone DH" - next stop on the Island Cup circuit. I'll be missing it for the first time since I started racing DH two years ago.
Considering that I've been on the Scythe twice since last Halloween, I just don't feel confident. Its interestin…
Thanks Mark Twain and my apologies to my loyal readers. I've been a little busy this past couple of weeks.
First - Snow to Surf was yesterday.
Today was a meeting with my business partners and a reception that my office hosted where we presented a check to North Island College to start a scholarsh…
Really! I'm not making this up! He even left a comment:
Seb Kemp
I have an idea that might help you get
published. Why don't you stop filling the internet with negativity. It wastes
time that could be spent creating, and it makes you look rather bitter.
That is all.
Here's the link.
So - who i…
Yes - while this post will talk about my AST (Avalanche Skills Training) Level 1 Course at Mount Cain last weekend, it is categorized as "bacon". This will all make sense by the time you finish reading. As will the title...
So, I headed up to Mount Cain for the weekend on Friday - solo for a cha…
I like this! I mean, who doesn't like bacon? I've even heard that some former vegetarians came back because of bacon!
I have to admit, I didn't create the image you see below, I kind of "borrowed" it from a bulletin board I post at (too much). I should probably ask permission, but I am sure the a…