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courage, inspiration, way of life?

2010-03-17T08:56:00.000-07:00

Love it.

next yr, hopefully.

2010-03-12T09:24:00.001-08:00

mud, medals and mechanicals

2010-03-09T07:13:00.000-08:00

Fun weekend overall.
-Friday night started things off with a good mex dinner and drinks at Ole Mole with Emily's boss and co-workers.

-Saturday didn't go as planned, I woke up feeling sick. On top of the congestion, the ski race logistically didn't make sense (6hr total driving for a 2hr race) so I opted to do nice 3hr outdoor ride with a local club leaving out of westport. I'm glad I did the ride instead.

-Sunday was the Xterra trail run in Long Island. It was fun,snowy and muddy.

TT teammate Kristen Budden got 1st female overall and cash money! I got 4th and beat out for 3rd by a 16yr old but whatever.

Post trail run its time to ride with the fellas. The "chain gang", Budden in training explains it all.

pups.

2010-03-05T06:32:00.000-08:00

Moseley 9weeks. 3-1-08. He's "my dog" and the best trail running companion ever!

Piper 9 weeks. 3-1-10. Piper is a b@!ch, i call her Carlita Ohnoudidn't cause i think she uses latina fighting style to claim her stake. I wanna get her big hoop earings. Overall she is way smart and i like her.

race weekend

2010-03-02T06:53:00.000-08:00

So..... considering Emily has to work all weekend and my knee seems to be healing, why not do some fun races!

Magic Mountain will be host to a Randonee Ski Race on Sat. morning. Should be fun and hard, 3laps up then down, up then dwn, up then finish:)

The XTERRA Stillwell Trail Run in strong island will be a 5miler in the am on Sunday. Hopefully i'll have some legs left over from sat..

Will take some pics and vids all weekend to post.

RIP CR JOHNSON, AWESOME SKIER.

2010-02-25T06:54:00.001-08:00

I believe this was his last event before his fatal crash at Squaw valley CA on wed. 24th. Captured third at this awesome event and what I believe to be the purest and most creative form of freestyle skiing.I'm always sad to hear when a skier I read about dies, especially the ones I study while watching their skills on DVD. Simply watching them help me become a better skier. His comeback to the sport was so inspiring. The movie Show & Prove explains most.

2010 Red Bull Linecatcher Podium

http://www.redbull.com/cs/Satellite/en_INT/Event/Red-Bull-Linecatcher-2010-021242806983790#/related-content-articles

yes or no!?

2010-02-24T08:27:00.000-08:00

My emotions while watching congressional hearings tend to fluctuate between that of frustration and humor.

Let me start off with why these hearings frustrate me. I really only have one reason. For example the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee put Toyota in the hot seat and had Toyota's president and COO of United States operations James Lentz give his testimony about the current sticky pedal problem. So many state reps (R) or (D) had asked questions that could be answered with YES OR NO.
EVERY TIME SOMEONE IS ON THE HOT SEAT DURING A CONGRESSIONAL HEARING NO ONE CAN EVER ANSWER A QUESTION WITH A SIMPLE YES OR NO! ITS A FREAKIN YES OR NO QUESTION THAT HAS A YES OR NO AS AN ANSWER! GEEZ!

It's funny when they sttttudder because they refuse to answer with a yes or no and try real hard to give a logical full length answer:) Tttttttttoday Junior!!

Defending, history & my boy Bode!

2010-02-16T07:39:00.000-08:00

Seth Westcott defends his Olympic Gold in a crappy condition boarder cross..nice!

Johnny Spillane.....history! I wish he would've got gold but none the less what a race/event!

Love him, hate him?? I like him and have no problem with his attitude SO BUG OFF! In his ski discipline(s), greatest American ever!

2010-02-16T07:38:00.001-08:00

View the vancouver2010.com medals' table

More Than 30 Potential Olympians Banned for Doping -- Olympics -- 2010 Winter Olympics from Vancouver FanHouse

2010-02-12T07:02:00.000-08:00

More Than 30 Potential Olympians Banned for Doping -- Olympics -- 2010 Winter Olympics from Vancouver FanHouse

I do realize some are innocent. I like to joke about this because i can but DAMN if i had the opportunity to compete in the Olympics for my country I would probably live in a tent, grow my own food, drink from a river and be far far away from anyone trying to contaminate my whatever!

1 LAST THING, onto another "sport" i guess? NASCAR BABY! Daytona 500 on sunday, lets burn fuel, burn tires, only make left turns and start and end in the exact spot, I'm not mocking the sport considering i like all forms of racing i just think it can be unexciting at times (F1 & Rally, now thats car racing!). Funny but Tony Stewart got "Athlete of the Year" I wonder if WADA has tested him?

Lets try this one again.

2010-02-04T12:12:00.000-08:00

Truly an oasis outside the hustle and bustle of the sinful strip.

Lake Las Vegas Resort (I think casino too??) and home to the Xterra West Cup Race.

A lake created by man to start, a bike on the moon which ends with a run on/in the sun. Mr. Whitey (thats me) would be perfectly content with clouds and rain. Last yr I sucked! Bad race.

I would love to shoot a round of golf on this course but the clubs don't fit in my bike box.

Ken+Block+et+sa+Subaru+WRX+%5BGymkhana+%5D

2010-02-02T07:15:00.001-08:00

Ken Block et sa Subaru WRX [Gymkhana ]
Uploaded by _006-serie-TS_. - Car, truck, and motorcycle videos.

random.......

2010-01-25T12:00:00.001-08:00

Four Ski Mountaineering Races Coming Up In New England - OnTheSnow

2010-01-11T08:45:00.000-08:00

This totally makes up for the Winter Xterra being canceled! Really excited to see how the race is organized and competitor turn out. This time I only have to worry about skiing and not bike,run or snowshoeing. Click below for info:
Four Ski Mountaineering Races Coming Up In New England - OnTheSnow

Emilys started a new job!!!

2010-01-06T18:02:00.000-08:00

Hello, I'm Emily.
I have lots of goals for this year and being better at this blogging thingy is one of them. I've started a new job at The Little Gym being a party director and lead instructor teaching kids gymnastics skills as well as sports skills and dance (even though I can't dance to save my life) I get to hire my own staff for birthday parties and I'm basically the assistant manager of the gym. The gym I'll be working at isn't open yet so for now we are at the Westport one until ours opens in Darien. Today was my first day so it wasn't super duper exciting. I read and filled out lots of papers. My mentors name is Jamie and she is really funny... So we'll see how well this goes. I already love 2010. I have lots of hopes and asperations for this year. Including possibly having a baby of our own! Anyway, happy handstands!

YR 2010

2010-01-04T05:39:00.000-08:00

I HOPE 2010 WILL BE FILLED WITH GOOD HEALTH & HAPPINESS TO ALL.........EXCEPT FOR THE BAD PEOPLE.

I know is mum was a good person and I believe he is one to.

2009-12-23T05:09:00.000-08:00

Whether this was staged or not, the fact that he DID this is what I respect. So many scenarios could have occurred if leaked. I've never heard of ANY of our significant public leaders attempt to relate through experience quite like this. Empathy can only go so far in my eyes. Last I heard America has a serious homeless problem?? Will we soon see any muti-million dollar tax grubbin politicians spend a night away from there castle on the streets, I THINK NOT!!
Prince William Spends a Night on a London Street - Sphere News

Shh, Dave is asleep!

2009-12-19T12:00:00.000-08:00

Hi, Dave is always asking me if I have looked at the blog. Usually the answer is no because, well.... does anyone look at it? I don't know.

We have been have a lot of fun this holiday season so far. Fun Christmas parties, and good friends. The only thing missing is the Utah part of the family to make this season as bright as it could be. But we will keep on, keepin on with out them. But they'll be in our hearts (especially mine,) I know that for sure!

It has been a really rough month for me, losing my job and therefore the children I have loved and cared for, for so long. Its been heart breaking and its been a learning experience. I'm hoping I will come out on top, and a stronger person. Its a daily fight to not break down and give up sometimes. But the friends and family I have out here have been very helpful and very supportive. I've had interviews at The Little Gym in Westport and I'm crossing my fingers that it will all work out for the best. At least for me, if things don't work out for Lisa, well then, that's her problem and her fault! SO THERE!

We've had some of our really good friends get married this holiday season (Congrats Ry and Jess and Moose and Jess!!!) We've also had some super fun parties, including our own impromptu get together After Crazy Christmas Tree day...

We got ourselves a little Christmas tree on Crazy Christmas Tree day, and I think we've done it up really nice, and pretty.

Its supposed to snow 10-16 inches tonight, but we are heading out to yet another (and last one) Christmas party... oh crap, it isn't the last one. AHHH these Christmas parties are going to kill me!

Well, I'm real proud of myself for doing this little bloggy thing-a-ma-jig. Hope you enjoyed it if there is anyone out there that does read this. Merry Christmas!!!!

Love, Em.

Man I wish I was doing this.

2009-12-18T05:30:00.001-08:00

morning swims brrrrr, gotta get back in.

2009-12-14T12:23:00.000-08:00

Bed is warm, pool water is cold.

party

2009-12-11T06:34:00.000-08:00

Ugly Christmas sweater or just a plain ugly holiday sweater, u get it, put it on and you have an excuse to party and rock around the Christmas tree. Whatever, just give me some egg nog minus the raw egg and maybe a pig-in-the-blanket or two. Will be fun as always partying with great friends, great food and good spirits. BTW, its amazing how many ugly Christmas sweaters are on ebay. I liked the one below and didn't think it was all to ugly but the price was, $130 BUCKS C'MON MAN! IT WAS USED TOO!

I wonder what brand of bike that is and what Santa's listening to??

Em slept, i raced.

2009-11-23T10:48:00.000-08:00

I was glad to be part of history on Saturday by racing in Long Island's first EVER mountain bike endurance race! This too was my first ever endurance mtb race..

Emily gave her support by joining me on race day but decided to sleep 6hours (in the car, yes in the car) while i rode for 6hours.

Getting a podium was not my concern, finishing was. My game plan was to average 10mph for 6laps on a 10mile loop equaling 6hrs. I accomplished 6 and could have went out for 1more lap but was a lazy bum and called it a day. Next year i want to train for this and place top3 but a 5th place CAT1 30-39 will do for now:)

carbon toy meets carbon toy

2009-11-13T06:01:00.000-08:00

2010 bike plan; sell my current bike and other things(?maybe a life insurance policy?); put the money from sold bike to one of these 29er's!? I guess? Maybe?

BIKE #1

Bike Art..cool cranks..Nice wheels

BIKE #2

Its like butta.

The ski; not sure how to get these yet? I have an idea.......to be continued!

the DPS LOTUS 120
Prepreg carbon is the ultimate precision construction- exact distribution of resin for the ultimate in strength and flex consistency. The highest performance structures built today, such as jet fighters and spacecraft are made using the same process.

I wanna be a jet fighter AND i ski what a coincidence, maybe its a sign??

i don't care about the yankees.

2009-11-05T06:27:00.000-08:00

WHOOP DI FREAKIN DO THEY 'BOUGHT', I MEAN 'WON' ANOTHER WORLD SERIES........Zzzzzzzzz boring!!! Such a anticlimactic win but my opinion doesn't matter.

Random...2004 halloween? Pee Wee by a long shot!

2009-11-02T07:56:00.001-08:00