tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2430391921666916566Thu, 24 Oct 2024 14:20:43 +0000Frank ObusekTeam VelosportsDurangoAsheville bicycles ABRCCarvers Brewing CompanyJittery Joes CoffeeOhioRing of FireSmoky Mountain News08/08/0812 Hours of Tsali4th of JulyAdams Mountain CafeAndre VandenbergArches National ParkAshevilleAsheville Grand PrixAsheville Road ClimbsAthens TwilightAugust 8 2008BandelierBarberitosBart NaveBiltmore Park Town SquareBlue Ridge ParkwayCTCACaesars HeadCarolina FatzCarolinas Cycling AssociationCarrier ParkCat 3CataloocheeCherokeeClimbing campColorado SpringsDanny PateDeltec HomesDogget GapDonaldson CenterDurango Silverton TrainE minorElk MountainEthiopian YirgacheffeFairfield FourFindlay OHFloyd LandisFour CornersGarden of the GodsGarmin nuvi 350Geographically Isolated WetlandsGreenville Training SeriesHelloweenI-75Jack of the WoodJellico TNJoe RaposoJon StoneKamelot - Memento MoriLance CarbuncleLoretta ChapelLos Alamos Coffee GuyMeMellowdromeOgelviesOx CreekPagosa SpringsPaint Fork GapParkwayPerfect Cup of CoffeePoor RichardsPual Gilbert Racer X SuperheroesRio GrandeRock Hill OmniumSC Lowcountry VW CriteriumSC State Crit championshipsSesame Street 1972Sesame Street WorkshopSmashed Sqaushed Splattered Chewed ChunkedSouthern Appalachian Road ClimbsSushiTaosThe GritThe Wedge BreweryTomato Head OmniumTomato Head Road Racecerveloguitarharmonic minorslc-sl"Let all them people do what people do, I'm just happy to be here at all!"http://fobusek.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Frank O)Blogger234125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2430391921666916566.post-8930403020473971740Thu, 24 Dec 2009 21:02:00 +00002009-12-24T16:04:07.183-05:00New Logo Design for the Velosports Racing Club in 2010.http://fobusek.blogspot.com/2009/12/velosports-racing.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Frank O)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2430391921666916566.post-226787748979122602Mon, 11 May 2009 00:57:00 +00002009-05-10T19:58:42.708-05:00Photo taken by Todd Chumley.7th place finish in my first cross country mountain bike race.http://fobusek.blogspot.com/2009/05/stump-jump.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Frank O)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2430391921666916566.post-1971612426874049286Mon, 09 Mar 2009 02:13:00 +00002009-03-23T06:21:38.984-05:00This was the windiest day of racing for me since a couple weeks ago at the Donaldson. I was lucky and did not get pulled and finished the race and learned a lot about my abilities in a strong headwind and a nice tailwind. This ended up being one of my most enjoyable times ever racing a bicycle.Not on a break-away.......and not sprinting for a great finish.(Picts taken by Jennifer and Lindsay.)http://fobusek.blogspot.com/2009/03/solo-effort-in-high-winds.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Frank O)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2430391921666916566.post-5965511001560853699Sun, 08 Mar 2009 01:51:00 +00002009-03-22T09:03:45.140-05:00The first sunny day race, with a climb, allowed me 4 laps and the full exploitation of my Cytomax cotton mouth abilities to not finish this race, but a decision to stop and save my legs for the next days race at the BMW test track.http://fobusek.blogspot.com/2009/03/racing-at-river-falls.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Frank O)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2430391921666916566.post-1840855936781810115Sun, 01 Mar 2009 01:19:00 +00002009-03-15T20:22:00.052-05:00I'm 2nd wheel behind my friend Zack in the BioWheels jersey. OJ is two behind me.http://fobusek.blogspot.com/2009/02/forks-shoals-road-race-in-cold-rain.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Frank O)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2430391921666916566.post-128463565339965200Mon, 26 Jan 2009 02:25:00 +00002009-01-25T21:32:04.174-05:00OJ and I jumped in the newly enhanced CRV and traversed la speedy pave to Charlotte for a 2nd hit of the Winter Short Track Series......on this NOT so Sunday. Cold again, but less wind. And.....they ran out of pasta before I could get any!I raced the Sport category and placed 13th, mind you after a 90 mile and 5 hour road ride on Saturday. I was cross-eyed and outside-of-myself with only 6- http://fobusek.blogspot.com/2009/01/see-are-vee-to-char-lot-t-4-winter.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Frank O)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2430391921666916566.post-7246040014601582396Mon, 19 Jan 2009 14:37:00 +00002009-01-19T15:58:42.890-05:00My teammate, and good friend OJ Simpson, and I traveled to Charlotte, NC for some short track mountain bike racing. This was my very first short track race and an event that I wanted to try since last year. Since it was my first short track race, I raced the beginner category. OJ says "I'm expecting you to win".The race was 30 minutes (and 7 laps) around a 1-mile mountain bike trail. Part ofhttp://fobusek.blogspot.com/2009/01/1st-race-of-seaon-results-with-win.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Frank O)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2430391921666916566.post-7807862481101613373Thu, 01 Jan 2009 21:06:00 +00002009-01-19T16:10:11.714-05:00You look marvelous!http://fobusek.blogspot.com/2009/01/bowling-in-new-year.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Frank O)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2430391921666916566.post-972217944923051843Fri, 26 Dec 2008 04:04:00 +00002008-12-25T23:09:09.859-05:00You are very welcome! I feel special!PE&RS Peer-Review list. "Thank you to the following people who have served as reviewers of peer-reviewed articles in PE&RS over the past year. These people provide the expertise needed to ensure the high quality of articles we publish each month."http://fobusek.blogspot.com/2008/12/my-peer-review.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Frank O)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2430391921666916566.post-5847562924734697574Thu, 25 Dec 2008 14:44:00 +00002008-12-27T09:48:28.444-05:00Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree, of all the trees most lovelyEach year you bring to me delight, meaning in the Christmas nightOh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree, of all the trees most lovelyOh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree, with faithful leaves unchangingYour boughs are green, in summers glow and do not fade in winters snowOh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree, with faithful leaves http://fobusek.blogspot.com/2008/12/oh-christmas-tree-oh-christmas-tree-of.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Frank O)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2430391921666916566.post-5813620005141497836Wed, 24 Dec 2008 22:38:00 +00002008-12-24T20:03:43.278-05:00.......look no further than this!This is SO DOPE!http://fobusek.blogspot.com/2008/12/if-youre-looking-for-motivation.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Frank O)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2430391921666916566.post-3336926224964407084Wed, 24 Dec 2008 16:03:00 +00002008-12-24T11:03:45.291-05:00http://fobusek.blogspot.com/2008/12/you-cant-wrap-this.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Frank O)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2430391921666916566.post-6970484583950208050Mon, 22 Dec 2008 22:18:00 +00002008-12-24T17:19:48.559-05:00During my last trip home the girls wanted to hit the Dollar General store. It was Crazy Good!http://fobusek.blogspot.com/2008/12/crazy-good.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Frank O)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2430391921666916566.post-4590366856244155886Thu, 11 Dec 2008 01:22:00 +00002008-12-24T20:24:07.549-05:00http://fobusek.blogspot.com/2008/12/lucys-retirement-party.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Frank O)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2430391921666916566.post-7751141894825386764Sun, 30 Nov 2008 13:51:00 +00002008-11-30T08:57:58.783-05:00The Turkey Day ride consisted of 3 hours, 37 miles and 3,862 feet of climbing.The post Turkey Day ride consisted of 4 hours, 49 miles and 6,043 feet of climbing.The post-post Turkey Day ride consisted of 3:34, 42 miles and 2,392 feet of climbing. This ride finished in the rain, but we had an awesome tail wind racing back home! No profile posted since there is not much elevation change to see.http://fobusek.blogspot.com/2008/11/great-gobble-days-of-bicycling.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Frank O)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2430391921666916566.post-5605928960571301665Wed, 26 Nov 2008 11:36:00 +00002008-11-26T07:45:01.378-05:00Yeah, I'm ready for the GobbleDays! I have my 5 pounds of Ethiopian Coffee straight from the Yirgacheffe's! Lets Worka!Disclaimer:The Cane Creek water bottle and the iPod are of actual size and are used as a reference to demonstrate just how freaking big that bag of coffee really is. This image was not enhanced in any way. Let Me Be Frank is not responsible for any skeptism based on http://fobusek.blogspot.com/2008/11/5-pounds-of-coffee.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Frank O)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2430391921666916566.post-196790914599856604Sun, 16 Nov 2008 21:33:00 +00002008-11-16T16:38:41.339-05:00Over the last couple weekends I have been working on web banner designs for Team Velosports. Check them out.http://fobusek.blogspot.com/2008/11/team-velosports-banner-design.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Frank O)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2430391921666916566.post-3719553115665017903Sat, 15 Nov 2008 23:04:00 +00002008-11-17T19:49:21.365-05:00Floyd LandisFrank ObusekIt was a Friday. I received unsolicited intelligence from an undisclosed source that Floyd Landis was in town. A few minutes later that intelligence was independently verified twice by two 4th-hand observers. Yes indeed "Floyd Landis is in town". My suspicion started to rise that Mr. Landis would show up at a local ride the following day. So my peeps convened via mobile-cellular technology (http://fobusek.blogspot.com/2008/11/bicycle-ride-with-floyd-landis.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Frank O)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2430391921666916566.post-5567012917134286998Tue, 11 Nov 2008 19:25:00 +00002008-11-11T14:39:46.454-05:00The cement is poured! The rush was to get this in before the winter set in. Just in time, it was freezing cold this weekend when I visited the cabin site.To stay warm, I set up my tarp as close as possible to the fire. It was forecasted to easily be in the 20's! I was prepared.I built a big fire! This thing kept me very warm and it was a peaceful, clear and cold night. The moon was very http://fobusek.blogspot.com/2008/11/cabin-build-cement-is-hard-and-temps.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Frank O)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2430391921666916566.post-8605722293181008Sat, 08 Nov 2008 11:30:00 +00002008-11-15T08:41:04.363-05:00The winter is coming but the cement needs to be poured to finish the footers. The forms are set.The cement mix is ready.The mixing and pouring begin.http://fobusek.blogspot.com/2008/11/cabin-build-last-pour.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Frank O)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2430391921666916566.post-2593446126256373969Mon, 03 Nov 2008 03:23:00 +00002008-11-07T10:24:02.877-05:00Took a trip to Ohio and saw kitties!http://fobusek.blogspot.com/2008/11/cats-eyes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Frank O)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2430391921666916566.post-7528878683512419807Mon, 27 Oct 2008 03:05:00 +00002008-11-07T10:12:24.938-05:00Since the cabin site is on a sloped mountain side, we need to include steps in the form-work for the footers. There was also some bedrock impeding our trenching efforts. We had to work around this. We were not going to get any cement poured this weekend, but wanted to make a lot of progress on the form-work to finish the cement pour before the winter sets in. The race is on!Here is one big http://fobusek.blogspot.com/2008/10/cabin-build-stepping-it-up.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Frank O)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2430391921666916566.post-3790035235855400870Tue, 14 Oct 2008 02:21:00 +00002008-11-07T10:04:54.038-05:00Recall the Big Dig post from last fall? Well, our team of cabin builders assembled this particular weekend to start the cement pour. Andy had scheduled a delivery of supplies to be delivered at an undisclosed staging location near his land. The delivery was "supposed" to occur between 7AM and noon on Saturday morning. Hmmmm? This sounds like a cable guy appointment......yeah, "we'll be therehttp://fobusek.blogspot.com/2008/10/cabin-build-cement-pour-part-1.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Frank O)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2430391921666916566.post-2404908703903878244Wed, 08 Oct 2008 12:01:00 +00002008-10-08T07:12:53.433-05:00E minorFrank Obusek I put in some guitar time this morning to clear my mind. Here we have a acoustic doodle in and about the notes within the key of E minor / G major....the same notes really....just so many creative ways to get around the fret board....adding a few triads here and there. Yes, I know the video is dark. The original always looks brighter. Oops!http://fobusek.blogspot.com/2008/10/le-minor-de-e-and-yo-maja-le-g.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Frank O)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2430391921666916566.post-5794566523218791634Wed, 01 Oct 2008 11:27:00 +00002008-10-01T07:33:19.202-05:00Frank Obusekguitarharmonic minor Here we are combining the E minor standard scale with the E harmonic minor scale, or the D# diminished. I use interchangeably scales that root from the E minor to F# diminished, G major to G diminished, and D major 5th to D# diminished. Sounds pretty cool huh?http://fobusek.blogspot.com/2008/10/diminishing-your-e-minor-scales.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Frank O)0