Enough?

That is the funny thing every racers ask themselves at this time of the year, is this enough training for the next year? I think yes I am and the kids are doing more then enough for the next year. As I have always done, I ride the rollers a couple times a week with specific training and doing it for shorter times then 2 plus hours each. I seem to do fine on all the rides and have made the entire Bone ride every year. Again if the rides are amped way up I would get dropped even if I rode 10 hours a day. I have accepted the fact that I will be 42 and with the limits that I work with I'm just happy to be able to ride every day.

Yes it would be great if Nate would be riding the weekend rides with us, but he has just turned 11. He does a few every year and holds his ground in the rides, so that is enough for him for now. Plus with the BMX racing on Sunday and a few on the Sat also I like him to be fresh for the races. So for now no Sat rides for Nate.Nate seems to be holding his own rather well in his age group in WORS with the training that he is doing. Maddie rides but not the same level or mind set that Nate has. She is getting better but it will be a awhile before I even think about pulling her in on a group ride with us. It is good that Maddie is riding at the BMX track as I hope that will help. They work out on the rollers in the basement for about an hour 3 times a week to a specific program also. So being their age I think that is enough for now. As they get older the training will get more intense also.

Now as for Cece if she did any training that would be a good thing. But with her teaching and all she might get a ride in on the bike once every couple of weeks. She could do well in sport if she tried but she won't ride in the off season. For that fact she did not ride her bike once even during the season last year also. She just rode at the races and then not again until the next one. So with her training that is a NOT ENOUGH but it works for her I guess.

There are a couple of other enough's in my world also. Do I have enough money? NO. Do you think you drank enough beer? NO. Do you think you are working enough? YES. The list could go on and on but those are a few enough's for now.

So everyone has their enough at a different level and it plays to where they want to be at the level that they want to play at. I'm happy with my enough because it gives me time to do what else makes our family happy also. Later..

Crapiest day of the year.

I read in the paper this morning that today is the worst day of the year for most of the people. With the holiday season gone and the bills coming in it makes for the worst day. I know the pain as I got the bills from the gifts this past week. We paid for more gifts with cash but we still over spent and that will take a couple of monthly payments to get it back to nothing. Plus now there is no holidays off until Good Friday and Easter. So many a people have a bad time until then.

I have to say driving at work and part of the day is driving in the near south side ghetto you get treated to some great sights. Today's treats were more then the normal day at work. I got to see a fine lady (250 lb plus) standing on the corner with both hands up her ass holding what I think was a big old Krebs in. She either was debating let it fly live with what happens or by forcing 2 fists up her ass that might stop the action. It was a sight as every car was hitting the brakes to see what they might miss. I just laughed and drove on. Next was several cars through out the day driving with flat tires. I mean one was going like 45 and was on the rim and not slowing down a bit. The other 2 cars were just moving and not a care in the world as a string of cars were behind them. I just laughed and drove on. Then the guy that never even looked and just walked off the curb into the road and the cars hit the brakes to not hit him. He just never looked and never broke stride and kept going as the cars honked. It was great. Then there was also the normal funny stuff that I will save to post for you all later.

I love it as I didn't have a crappy day at all. Matter of fact I had a good day and a bunch of laughs that went along with it. I hope that most of you had a good day not a crappy day. Later..

Russells Supermate of the week

I know that Russell has super powers but I think this girl would confuse him. Where do you start on this one?

Awards day

We hit the track today and it was a blast as always. We got a surprise visit from Ron and he was there to race. It was cool to hang with Ron a the track again. He is back from the ankle injury and looking as smooth as always. He needs to push it a hair and then he is back in all the mains again. He just missed our making the main and I'm sure that is because he hasn't raced for a couple of weeks, but I know he will be back soon.

Nate did well as he made the open main and placed 4th against mainly the 11-12 yr old experts. I know if he hit the gas through turn one it would be a different story and he would be in the top 3 for sure. In his age he just got edged out for the win and took 2nd. Again he could have won but I think he knows what he needs to do to win. The same guy pushes on him and I think Nate knows he needs to keep the needle down and he will win. All I have to say to the other racers watch out as he is getting better each race.

I took a 3rd in my cruiser race and it was a harder race then in past weeks. I had to move down to the faster age group as Bryan the winner every week was in Florida racing the Gator Nationals where he won both of his races. That guy is smoking fast and a great racer. I had to pull the secret track racing skills out to pass in the corners. I didn't hit the gate start as well as I hoped and was 5th or 6th going in the first turn. A tiny hole opened up and I hit the gas and went for it and was 3rd over the first table after turn one. In the 2nd turn I hit the gas in the apex and hoped it would stick it did. In the rhythm John was getting close on the outside but I pushed myself higher in turn 3 and forced him to hit the brakes. I pedaled over the last table and came in 3rd. I was happy for that finish with the group I had to race.

Little Sam is really getting the skills down. He finished like 4th or 5th in the open again. There was 18 kids in that open. They had 3 semi finals before he finally made the main. I would have been tied by then foe sure. In his age he won again by a straight away again. He is looking real good and getting better each week. Way to go Sam.

Tonight we went to the Cross banquet as Nate had to get his 3rd overall award for the year. He did well and I thank Russell and Pat for taking him to a couple of races as I had other things and they were great for that. He got a real cool trophy as did Pat 3rd also( maybe Pat can take a picture and post as I'm still not that far with posting pictues). Russell came to see about 200 pictures of himself in the video. Also Samantha, Kattie and Patrica our 3 national champs were there. It was a cool day today as Nate did well and seeing all the others that did well also. Later..

Ouch!

Yea I'm not going to be out done by the little kids at the track today. Many of them little kids have mad skills and leave me in their dust. Well I hope not today. Pat this is how I feel when they blow past me. Later..

In House Gym

I lifted weights in the basement to not have to look at the sights that Russell's chases at the gym. I know he goes there in search of these called camel toes as the one in the picture above. I prefer to lift at home and not see these such things. I could not pay a place to work out that allows such things to happen in the presence of others. Of course they would say that about my leg and backside also, but I still wouldn't pay to workout at a gym when I can do it at home.

I did not meet with Russell this morning for a ride as there was 6 inches of snow on the ground. I called him he didn't answer but I wasn't going as I figured he would still ride just because he could. Nothing to prove here as I will spin in the basement later as I'm BMX'n tomorrow and don't want to be all stiff and cold from a ride in the snow. So join the Goat and come and watch some fun BMX racing at the Walworth BMX track. www.walworthbmx.com It is easy to get to and we are there at about 10 am for practice gates and the racing starts about 12:30 pm. See you there.

Got the shovling done and now the kids are out there messing up the clean side walks as I speak. I will have them clean up the side walks before they come in. I only hear a few screams so they must be behaving as the back door isn't flying open with cries of Nate is doing this and Maddie is doing that. That should last about another 5 minutes.

Tonight Cece and I are going out for dinner as it is our 12th wedding anniversary tomorrow. WOW it has been 12 years with 3 kids and a great time for the 2 of us. Ceces mother is coming up to watch the kids while we go out for dinner so that is nice. We haven't deciced where to go for dinner yet but it won't be a sushi bar or anything. I like sushi but not enough to celebrate our anniversary eating it. We will try a place in the area that we haven't been to yet as there are a few new places. Well nothing else new. Later..

Looking 4 something to do.

Just looking for something to do as I took a vacation day today to spend it with the kids as they are off. It is parent teacher conferences and we don't have to go in and talk to any of the teachers. The kids are doing well in school and the teachers said that they behave and are getting good grades. It was nice to sleep in and kind off just sit around for a little. But as usual right now Nate is getting Jessica all goofy and I had to bif him one to get him to stop. Any one what a kid? Just kidding he is all right but doesn't know when to stop every now and then ( thanks Russell) . I know where he gets it from as he hangs with a few of my friends and they get him going and don't stop until I hit them also.

We went to bmx practice last night with The Boy and Russell. We loaded the loser cruiser with the bikes and hit the road in fine fashion. We got there and then Bubba, Magan and Randy arrived. We brought one of The Boys extra bikes for Magan to try to see if see liked it. She picked it up pretty quick and was doing fine by the end of the night. She only hit the deck once I think and almost or maybe fell out of the gate once. I think that she will be coming out there every week and maybe racing soon. The Boy is beginning to do manuals in the rhythm section and jumping the step ups. He is getting faster and I can't keep up anymore with him out of the gates or on the track. I'm glad that he is enjoying it and doing so well. Little Sam J. Is getting faster every week and Maddie J. Is looking better each practice also. As always Samantha is fast and Skyler is getting faster every week. Even Russell is looking better each week believe it or not. Come out and check it out as bmx is a blast for the kids and fun for us parents.

Last night on the way home from bmx practice we stopped for some wings at BW3's. We ordered 50 wings and the 3 of us put them all in the grave with no problem. We did the trivia thing and missed the first round and I don't think it mattered as Russell proceded to win the next round and at the end he placed 2nd for the night. Now I know that the melon of his is full of a lot of useless shit as it was no match for most of the others playing. I did all right as placed like 4th at the end with the help from Russell in a lot of the questions. I don't know that much use less shit but I had a few right with out any help.

Well off to the bike store and then home for a workout. Later..

Going to the barn

All I did was lift weights today. My parents drove down from Rhinelander to pick up a glass block window and run some errands. We ate dinner together and then they hit the road back to Rhinelander. They are a little crazy but needed to get things done and get back. Tomorrow we are going to the BMX track for some gate practice. Here is a picture that shows the gates at the barn. Come out and check it out of you have a chance as it is a blast to do and watch. Thursday practice is from 5-7pm and then on Sunday you get to practice from 10am-12:30pm and racing asap after that. Later..

Secret Training

I have been spending about the same amount of training in the saddle as this guy is. With the swap meet and the BMX racing just haven't had the time to train. Nothing else is new. We are going to the BMX gate practice and racing BMX over the weekend. May try to go to the ride on Saturday, just have to see what is happening. Later..

A car for Jim

This is a skud car that can be seen in Jim's area.

Russell's Supermate of the week.

I think I found our super hero Russell's mate. I think even with all the powers that he has this gal would have the upper hand. We all know that Russell has the powers but this chick would pick him up and toss his around like the jr.'s do on the track. I will be posting a gal of the week until we find Russell's Supermate.

Spank'n

Today The Boy and I went to the BMX races. Nate was tired and thinking that it would be a great day not to go. We got home from the party at about 10:30 and they went right to bed. I let Nate sleep until he got up so I figured he had enough sleep. Well we ate and headed out to the races anyways. We got there to do the open gates and then got a fair amount in the age and class gates. In the practice gates he was flying and I knew if he hit it he would be doing just fine. Nate raced the age and open today and we left his cruiser in the basement so he only had to race the 20 for once. He made the main in the open against a stacked all expert field, there was 12 guys and he placed 6th. He had a fun 1st moto in age as he got a great gate start and then backed off a little and let the kid who has been beating him by. Nate pushed him him all the way through the moto and the kid hit the deck out off turn 3 to try to not the Nate by. Why I don't know because Nate wasn't going to go by as they were taking the top 2 and they were way in front. So Nate takes a first and that kid has to race another moto to make it, he does making a great main. Nate myself and Dave talked to Nate about just hitting the gate and never looking back. Well in the main he does just that and blows the entire field away. He was finishing as the others were coming out of turn 3. So Nate has his first Intermediate win and the others I think have a lot to worry about as I think Nate is going to be winning a lot more often soon.

I raced today also and took 2nd and had to fight every inch of it. In the first moto I was a little off and had to do the low high in turn one to get past John. I did and was sitting good and then I hit the rhythm area and that's when it fell apart. I don't know what happened but I got all messed up and almost lost it. John caught up and went past right before turn 3, so then I hit the gas and got by him and took a 2nd. In the next moto I got in 2nd and then I lost my mind for a bit and let up for a second and then John got by into turn 2 and I tried to get by him in turn 3 not happening without a mess so that left us tied for the main. I got my best gate start of the day and was right behind Bryan and took 2nd for the day.

Skyler was there today and took a hard and smart fought 1st place. She had to pull a good gate and then hit it and she is way smoother the Chyane. She did that took the 1st in grand fashion. Skyler is getting real fast and her skills are looking great. Samantha didn't race today as she did a road ride.

Tomorrow is a off day at work to celebrate Martin Luther Kings day so maybe Cece and I will go out for lunch as the kids are in school and get some chores done. We have some things to get done so it will be a good day to do those chores. I may even try to get a road ride in, just have to see. Have to go as Cece needs to type some school stuff. Later..

Shopping

The boy and I hit the road at 7:15 and picked up Joe in route to Madison. We got to the swap meet at about 8:15. We were the first in line to enter the swap meet. As we were waiting we got to see a lot of the guys that I haven't seen since the race season ended. We got to talk to the boss man himself Don for a while and then Scott Cole sat and talked to us until we went in. As we went in I was looking to get a BMX helmet for Maddie but John was not there this year so I will have Russell maybe order me one. As we were going I got a few of the things that I had on the list. I got 3 pair of Look pedals for the spin classes and a pair of Time for the mtn bike as I took a set off for the BMX bike. I got a freestyle helmet for Nate and a pair of BMX pants for him also. I found 2 pair of XTR V brakes one for the single speed and Nates new BMX bike. I also got 2 watches for a few bucks also. So in the end I was able to get a few things I needed cheap so it was worth the trip.

Tonight I have a party to go to down the block so that should be fun. Then tomorrow it is off to the BMX races. Time to eart and get ready. Later..

Why?

Why do I enjoy the bike? I was sitting and thinking why do I ride and race the bike. I enjoy the time with the family the most and the time that I get to ride with my friends and the last is the racing. I really enjoy seeing the kids on the bikes. Like last night watching Nate get better each week at the bmx track. He is really handling the bike well and I think that he will only get better and have the other kids chasing him in expert in no time. Then watching Maddie who is at times a struggle to get to ride liking the bmx riding. She fell yesterday and got back up and didn't even want to stop riding. She is getting better each week and I hope that she sticks with it. Maybe we will see her race yet. Then I like to see the other kids, Sam as he is like 5 and doing really good this year. Then Maddie who also fell a few times but is right back out there. Skyler who just rides fast and looking real good again this year. Then there is Samantha who is just plain old fast on everything that she has to pedal. I have seen her riding from when she was little and she is going to go some where with her skills. This is the best part of being around the bike.

As for riding with my friends I enjoy it because of they keep it all in perspective. The different abilities helps us all work together and most time respect the differences. Some times we do let the fast ones know that they are fast and the slow ones that is the fact also. But in all I couldn't train and race with out the friends that make it a purpose to do.

The reason I ride is because I enjoy the pain and the drain that the bike causes. I can't get the same feeling from doing any other sport or game. I ride to keep my mangled body in shape and to have a reason to get up everyday. My family will always come first but the bike will go infront of many other things that others don't understand or refuse to. My family is very understanding and will plan family gatherings around the races that our family does, so they have come to accept that we will racing then doing the family thing. As it goes I don't need to ride I have to as it keeps me sane and happy. Not that I have to ride long hours or 1oo's of miles at a time, but just to be on the bike. That's all. I love it and hope to keep doing it.

I could go on for ever and if I was DIHAF I probably would. But I have more reasons to ride then I have reasons not to ride. So ride on and and enjoy it any way that makes you happy.

As for the BMX riding at the barn everyone is getting smoother and faster. Dan missed it because he hit the deck last week and his wrist is goofed up but the rest were there messin with each other. Swap meet tomorrow and then the races on Sun. Will let you know about the shit I buy there tomorrow. Later..

1/11

Not a thing new. Went to the WORBA meeting and got some info about the next year. BMX track looking closer and maybe a go in the Crystal Ridge area. Also WEMS is thinking making a State Championship for the Single Speeders. More info on that later I guess, maybe at the Blue Mounds race is when it would be. Trails in the Milw. area may become legal trails after 30 plus years of just being there. Come to next meeting for more complete updates.

Going to the BMX track tomorrow and then the Swap meet Sat. New plans for the Christmas tree for next year. Nothing else. Later..

Racing BMX

Today I didn't know how the legs would be after riding yesterday. I knew that the effects wouldn't be that bad but they could be a little sluggish. They weren't that bad and I was doing alright. I had a total pointer and as always had to do a fancy passing in turn 1. I got good starts but I think I'm bumping to a 39 tooth front to spin a little more to get a better starts as I'm there but just getting it going into the turn. I took a 2nd in the first 2 moto's so in the main I knew Bryan would win so I was not worried and rode it out for the 2nd overall in the end.

Nate took the long day today as he raced age, open and cruiser. He just missed making the mains in the open and cruiser. He had great starts and was not finishing the moves into turn 1 and a couple of racers got past and then he missed the mains. He took 2nd in his age final. He had a couple of awesome moves and he could have maybe got a 1st today but it is his 2nd race as a Intermediate. He is getting better each week and I think in a few weeks the results will be different.

Little Sam "The Rocket " Janisch was racing great today. He made the open main and I think got like a 4th or 5th. In his age final he took another 1st. Way to go Sam.

Props to the Goat for coming and watching the races today. He sat in turn 2 and got to see some great bike handling. His little star was at a meet in the area so he was able to sneak away to catch some of the racing. Also Marty "the Beer Man" was there with the person from Milw. County parks. That is cool because Milw. parks want to put a BMX park in Milw. county some where. So thanks to the new spectators this week as it always nice to see others checking out BMX racing. Nothing else new so time to sit and relax for a minute and read the paper. Later..

Saturday Ride

The Saturday ride has started for the New Year. This guy was yelling where is Randy? The ride was a good pace with a few faster moments which felt good. We had a group of about 20 and if you wanted to hide there were plenty of spaces for you to fill in. We only had a couple of flats that John got and Russell had to fix the first one. Then John then got another flat at the end of the ride and I went back to get him as we didn't fell like waiting with 4 miles to go. It worked out good as he bought a bagel sami for lunch. If anyone is interested the rides will be Sat at 9 at the Hales Corners Wheel in the back parking lot. This is a good time to come on the ride as we generally have a do not drop anyone code going. There is not a ride next week as most of us are going to the swap meet. You can ride if you want but you may be by yourself or a small group may be there if you show.

Tomororw Nate and I are going to the bmx races. I'm looking forward to the races and hoping to do well again. Nate is doing the age, open and cruiser. I was going to ask Maddie to come watch to try to get her to more interested but she wants to stay home. So no pressure just happy that she is riding the bmx bike on Thursday nights. If anyone wants to watch some cool racing it is at the Walworth fair grounds on HWY 11 in Elkhorn. The gate practice is from 10am till 12:30 and racing starts soon after that. So if not busy try to come some weekend.

Nothing else going on so time to go pick up 4 bins of Polly Pocket junk. The only good thing is if you step on the stuff it is soft and you don't hurt your feet. Later..

The Boy

Here are a few pictures of The Boy racing at the track. Any of you that want to get some good spin in those legs come down and try the track. You will get the chance to race Russell and in a few years The Boy. It is a fun way to spend a nice warm summer night. If nothing else come and watch as the racing is Tuesday night at 7pm. I runs from the 2nd week of May thru the end of Aug. So go to the swap meet 1/14 and buy a track bike and come on down

Summer 05

I can't wait for the summer to come so I can start racing the WORS races again. I really hope that I can get a race or 2 like the Sunburst just to have a little extra fun tossed in. I'm hoping that the family can take off from where they ended and make gains in each new class and race.

Busting gates

Last night we loaded up the family truckster with Mad dog, Little Dog, Nate, Russell, and myself and hit the practice at the barn. It was Maddie's first full day of practice at the bmx track. She was doing real good and enjoyed riding her bmx bike. She does need to learn some of the basic skills like not sitting over the step up's and rythm area. She will learn the hard way one of these times as she will fly over the handle bars and that will teach here. Plus Russell moved her seat all the way down so she can't sit and pedal, that seemed to help. She did say that she was sore this morning from riding last night.

Nate was flying and begining to hit jumps at full speed and not slowing down at all. He is also begining to manual over a few of the areas and now is keeping up with many of the experts. I think he will be placing high in his age class this year in most of his races. He looks way faster and better each week.

Russell is looking better and soon may have enough skills to get the bike off the ground a few inches at times. He is looking smoother each practice and is getting faster believe it or not. The good thing is that he is finishing on the same straight in many of the gates he takes. Maybe we can get him to race here one of these weeks.

I felt good and was hitting the gates better and hope to race well this weekend again. Danny and Samantha were in the same gate as me and in turn one Samantha and Danny got tied up and Samantha put him on the ground. I looked back and Samantha had a smile on her face and Danny was alright but hung it up after that as his wrist was sore. Little Sammy was looking good and Maddie was doing well also. And like always Ray was smooth and looking ready to race. I hope he races one of these weekends.

I'm hoping to try to get on one of the rides this weekend. I'm debating wether to go one the ride in Kenosha with the Goat and the guys or to ride with the gang in Hales Corners. I will see what the family plans are and go from there. Then on Sunday it is race time at the barn again. Later..

Day off

Well not really I went back to work after 11 days off. I liked the days off but being at work was a nice change again. I did take a day off the bike today and only lifted weights. It was the first day off the bike in a week plus. The break will feel good. We are gong to the bmx practice on Thursday and it will be cool as Maddie will be practicing the entire night for the first time. It should be cool. Nothing else new except that I changed the format of the blog. Later..

Happy BMX New Year

Well we went to the race in Hobart Indiana. We loaded the Excursion with 6 bikes and headed out. The kids (Nate, Samantha, Skyler and Russell) watched a movie while Dave took care of handing me the toll money(thank you Russell for the coins). We left at 6:45 to make sure we got there in time for some gates. We got there with 2 plus hours of gates. At midnight the action started and it was fun. When the dust settled and a few of us picked ourselves up off the ground and it was a good night. Nate took 2nd in age, 2nd in cruiser and made the main in open. I took 3rd in cruiser. Samantha took first in cruiser. Skyler took 3rd in age. Russell took 3rd in cruiser in his first bmx racing. Props to all as everyone brought home some hardware. We got home at 4:15am and I put the clothes in the washer, cleaned up and hit the sack.

Got up dried the clothes at 8:30 and got some food in me. Got the Boy up feed him and got the truck repacked and headed to Walworth for another fun packed day of bmx racing. Nate only wanted to race age and not the open or the cruiser. Fine with me. He raced the first moto and the guy next to him hits the dirt. Nate had to hit the brakes and had to ride the next moto to make the main. In the next moto he took the hole shot and the same guy who crashed before tried to take Nate down again. They brushed elbows again and Nate pushed off and made the main. In the main Nate finished 3rd and did a great job. I had to ride 2 motos to make the main. I finished 2nd in the main out of 5. I felt way better and I think I'm more comfortable racing each week. My starts are better and I'm riding a lot smoother each race.

Sorry I missed the ride yesterday but with the driving and racing I wanted to get rest and not be tired. I will try to make some of the other Saturday rides in the next couple of weeks. I hope that all of you didn't drink to much last night and had a good night. Time to read the paper and relax. Later..

Bye 2005

Well the year went as good as I could have wished. I set some goals and did as good as I could to reach them. I hoped to be in the top 3 in age in WORS and ended up 2nd overall. Done. I wanted to win a race and won 2. Done. I wanted the Crystal Ridge race to be the win and I got that as a win and it was the most gratifying win of the year. Done. I also was 3rd overall in a race in sport at the Sunburst race, maybe the mud had something to do with it but that was a great race also. I won the race at the line taking it by a missed turn and myself paying attention and racing hard until the finish. Also raced the track and had more fun this year then in the past. I enjoy the track but it is getting harder and may have to play Dad and get the kids ready more then race myself. I did the Parkside races in the spring but not every weekend as we were racing the BMX also. I raced the BMX and really like it. I plan to race the BMX for a long time as it isn't as demanding as the other types of racing.

Nate had a great year on the bike again. He won every race in the WORS cit youth and locked it up and moved up to cit after 7 races. He also did well after moving up. He won the Crystal Ridge race also and was like 17th overall. He raced the BMX also and won the first 5 out of 6 races he did. We bought a cruiser and he raced that to get the skills better and then this year he raced both and moved to intermediate after the first 3 weeks. Thanks Ron for helping us at the BMX track. He raced cross, road and the track again and did well in all. The Boy can ride a bike and he loves it.

Maddie raced the WORS series this year and finished 3rd in age. That was great and she enjoyed hanging out with the other girls after the races. She also raced the road and track. By the end of the track season she was doing great. I hope that she keeps getting better and stays in the saddle.

Cece raced the WORS series and finished 2nd overall. That is amazing that the fact that she never road her bike except at the races. I hope that she continues to ride more and even move up. But what ever she wants to do.

Tonight we are going to Indy to race at the track in Hobart at Midnight. It now will be myself, Nate, Russell, Samantha, Skyler, Dave, Katlyn and maybe Jeff getting into the truck. A little tight be should make it. Then after the racing it will be come home and nap then out to Walworth for New Years day racing. It will be a fun day of racing and trying to stay awake for a couple of hours Sunday night.

As for the plans this year I really don't have any set in stone yet. But will do some thinking in the next couple of weeks and let you all know. Have fun and hope everyone had a good year and even a better New Year. Later..

Lot's O Fun

We went to the 4 season's skate park and rode the bikes for a couple of hours. I was more fun this time and there was less people so more time to ride all the areas. Nate had a lot of fun and I thought he would had be a little more crazy but he tried a lot of the different areas as the night went on. I tried a lot more this time and got some of the turns and jumps down. I will try more things the next time as Jay said he is planning on renting the park at least once a week. Maybe we can get Russell to try it.

Today we are going to see a movie with the Kids. The movie is The Chronicle of Narnia. We are taking Travis and Liz with us also. I hope that they are quit during the movie. They are usually pretty good if we can separate the girls and boys.

Have to get some things lined up for the races in Indy on New Years eve at midnight. As of now Russell, Nate, Samantha and Skyler are coming. We will have to leave around 6pm and then hope to miss the traffic in Chicago. Later..

Opp's

Wow I posted that Nate and I are going to the bmx track and I got phone calls that others were thinking Walworth. But my bad as I did mean the 4 seasons indoor bmx and skate park. I didn't think people read my blog. But I do mean the 4 season's and we are going there from 10 to midnight tonight. I t was fun last time and I'm looking forward to Nate trying bmx Xgame style.

We went bowling last night and it was fun. Russell and I were neck and neck each game and Bubba was the bowler though. He was consistent and had some good games. I had the high one of 181. Not bad for a bunch of bikers. We couldn't match the 10 year old 200# kid and his old man bowling strikes. They both were fat and had the Milwaukee tumor going. The kids were having fun and Jessie was funny. She sat on the alley and pushed the ball so slow that it almost stop before the pins. One time it did and I smashed the ball with another one. Only one ball still made it down there and Nate had to go get the other ball anyhow. Jessie did get a strike in one of the games. Nate, Dylan and Megan bowled all night as the others had to run to the game room and were in there for the rest of the night. We will have to try it again. Have to go and eat. Later..

Still breathing

Yes it has been awhile since I sat and updated the blog. It has been busy around the house the last couple of days. We have been visiting with the family and having a great time. My brother and parents have left and headed home today so maybe more to normal here. Just been training in the basement with the kids. Tonight we are going bowling and tomorrow going to the indoor bmx track. This weekend Nate Russell and myself are going to Indy for midnight bmx races. Nothing else new so later..

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas. Hope you al got all your parts and bikes. I got nothing as I buy what ever I want. See you all soon.

Da ride's

Well last night we went to the indoor skate park. I have to say the guys who ride there are real good bike handlers. They were flying and jumping every thing. I myself kept the bike way closer to the ground. I took one tumble and that was it. Bubba got out the spare cruiser and was hitting it with me. He got some skillz going and was doing everything. He was riding up the little stair set up and managed to get a pinch flat. Hmm a cylde and a pinch flat? Russell had a spare tube and Bubba was back at it. Russell took the night off as he had a bad head ache and didn't feel up to it. I liked the pool as I could handle the banks and didn't have to make high tight turns. It was fun and I would do it again.

Today I got the grocery shopping done and stoped a the shop and paid my bill. Then I went to meet the guys for the ride. Bubba, Jim, Mikey, Dr. Evil, Greg, Randy and myself hit the trails. We went into the woods and the snow made the riding tough and we decided to hit the road. I know Russell would have made the riding in the snow look easy but we didn't want to work that hard. Well then as we hit the road. I think I got the vibes of Dr. Evil's plan. I think it was to get rid of anybody that doesn't agree with him. We were going up Watertown Plank road and I figured that if I stayed in front of him his plan wouldn't affect me. It worked as his plan was to get rid of the single speeders on a Rig. First was Randy and then Bubba turned his Rig around and said he would see us back at the start. We never caught Bubba again so he must of been Hhhhhhaaaauuuuulllll'n because he was back before us. Actually Randy and Bubba I 'm sorry as I was attacking the hills and waiting at the top so the pace may have screwed because of that. I play better the next ride. The weather was great and I hope that the family plans allow me to catch the ride tomorrow. Just have to wait and see. Later...

New addition

Today I got the Specialized Hemi expert that we ordered for Nate. It is a cool white color. I did get that look and we all know the look when brought it home. Cece knew that I was getting the bike but still another bike in the basement will always make her give me that look. Nate is by my brothers house today and he is spending the night as he is helping my parents and brother insulate the 3rd floor of the house. So he doesn't know that I brought the bike home. He will race it at the New Years race in Indiana It is a little longer then the Jr that he is racing now so the position should help. Maddie is looking forward to riding the other 20 inch bike at the next open gate practice.

Tonight I finished wrapping about half of the presents and will finish the rest later. My back was getting sore from sitting on the floor. I don't mind the shopping and all but I hate the wrapping. If I had it my way I would put all the presents in a bag. Now all I have to buy is the bottle of gin for my 87 year old Grandma. She likes her booze so I get a bottle for Christmas every year. I know you all think I'm bad but that is what she likes so why not make her happy.

Tonight we are going to the skate park and riding our BMX bike with the guys from the shop. It will be fun and I hope that I don't hurt myself or others. I'm gong to try some of the jumps and see if I can get the skills to try at the BMX track. Hope to make it home in one piece.

Tomorrow I have to head it out early and do some grocery shopping and get the final stuff for the dinner Sat. Then get home and get to the 1pm ride with the guys. Well have to get my stuff and head to the skate park. Later...

Christmas concert

We went to the school and watched the kids sing their Christmas songs. Jessica's class was so cute. The 4 year olds sang so loud or should I say screamed their songs. Jessie was smiling so much I don't know how she could sing. Nate was singing with the 6th, 7th and 8th graders. I think only the girls and the well you know dork guys were singing. I think I saw Nate move his lips a few times. Maddie was in the front row and I think she was singing. It was a nice Christmas concert. Now it feels like Christmas is almost here.

Not much else is happening and I have off after tomorrow until Jan 3rd. I plan on doing some riding so if anyone else is off give me a call as maybe we can hook up for ride. I hope that everyone has a safe and enjoyable Christmas. Later..

8 degrees

That is right we rode today and it was fricking cold. I did dress properly and I was warm but the toes did get a little cold at the end of the ride. I went to Russells and we rode to Hoyt Park, Bubba and Rob weren't there when Russell and I did a lap to stay warm. We got back to the parking lot and Bubba was there and Rob's truck but no Rob. We rode to the dog park and finally after about 40 minutes until we ran into Rob. We rode around for about 2 hours and then headed in. We got about 2 1/2 hours in. Just enough to be warm and not freeze like the water in my bottle. If you got your front tire off the trails you hit the ground. I found this out a few times today. But riding at the speed that Randy races at, when you fall you don't hurt yourself so that was nice. A little scrape on the skin graft but that was it. It was a perfect day to ride the dog trails as the road ride there and back was a little cool.

Well I ordered a new BMX for Nate. I got a Specailized Hemi expert 20 inch. The top tube is the same length as his cruiser. I did notice that he is kind of cramped on his other 20 incher so this should help him. He should be able to ride it next year also. It should be here early this week. Maddie will be riding the other 20 inch bike. Now I have to get her some body armor and a helmet. I hope that she picks it up and does a race or 2 later. No pushing, just a lot of hope that she will try it. Hey maybe she will race before Russell does.

I have to think of a thing or 2 for Cece to put under the tree. We also have to get something for my parents. They are always hard as they have everything and do not really need a thing. But we will find something different as we do every year. Have to go fold all the clothes that I washed yesterday. I hate folding the clothes maybe I have to get the kids on track with this job. Then maybe just maybe they won't get in each others faces. Have a good one. Later..

Pounding the dirt

We loaded the loser crusier to the max last night with the Mad Dog, Little Dog and The Boy, Russell and myself. Russell had the crusier at the comfortble speed of 80mph and not a wiggle in the beast. As we were going the kids were very quite and I looked back and The Boy and Little Dog were sleeping. That is a nice sign as no fighting was going on. We got to the track as the snow was begining to fall. I like it when it snows. There was about 40 people there so open gates all night again. Russell was doing some gate starts clipped in and he is looking better each week. Torgler should be afraid to show as I think Russell would only school in another form of bike riding. The newly crowned National Cross Champ Samantha joined us for some gates also. Her Uncle Danny brought her. Skyler didn't want to come and the rumor is she was afraid of Russell? Nate is looking about an inch from jumping the double. He tried a few times but pulled it short. He will have in a couple of more practices. At the end we were able to get my Maddie and Pat's Maddie to try the BMX bikes. They both liked it and now I my be adding another bike to the basement. Cece just looked at me and rolled her eyes like that is all we need. If Maddie enjoys it we will add another bike to the collection. The best was Pat forgot little Sam's riding shoes so he was out there in his moon boots. He was rocking the house in those boots. Ron it can be done, racing in moon boots I have seen it. Diane brought Bradon out to the practice and he enjoyed it and I think he will be back for more. The ride home was alittle slow as there was like 4 inches of snow out there. Russell got us home safe again.

Tonight we are getting together for a dinner with the guys who race on the road team. It should be a nice dinner and a good time to talk about the last season and all. I can't believe it that the year is almost over and the Parkside races are in 3 months. I haven't decided if I want to race more WEMS races and less WORS and be a parent at the WORS for the kids. I may go that route as trying to get 4 racers bikes and all ready is stressful at times. But if I race the WORS it will be my single speed to do something different for a change. I have Russell building up a set of race wheels this winter and I will be looking to get a few different things for the bike. I will have to get the spare track bike on the rollers and ride it on the road this spring with Danny to get ready.We will have to wait and see.

Let it snow let it snow. Later..

12/14

Today was a disapointment in the amount of snow we got. Oh we are going to get 4 to 6 inches and what? We get 2 maybe 3 inches of heavy sloppy snow. I got to drive to nort side of milw and then drive home in that snow. I drive the speed limit and watchout for others, but the a$$holes that live and drive on the nort side like to drive like shit. Passing in the right at the stop light's and going 50 in a 25mph area. I don't know why the man pulls them over. It must be DWB not the fact that they drive like shit.

Made it home in like 45 minutes and got the kids and headed out to shovel the heavy sloppy snow. The Boy, Mad Dog, and Little Dog got dressed in the snow clothes and made a 8 foot snowman. We got up this morning and the 8 foot snowman turned into a 3 foot snowman. I guess that I'll have to teach the kids the proper way to build a snowman that will last.

Tonight we are heading to the last gate practice of the year. I hope that the little bit of snow will keep some of the others away and then we have open gates all night again. Tonight we have to take Maddie and Jessie with us as Cece has a Christmas dinner with some of her old co-workers. It shall be fun with the loser cruiser loaded and flying to the BMX track. The entertainment shall be endless witht the kids and Russell together. Later..

Honor

I got the honor of being Russell's Loser of the week. Now I'm in the same league as Bubba's girl's, what a honor. I have a question for you Bubba. Why do we let Russell in the same room or in that fact the same anything with us? Well when I figure how to post pictures I'll post a few good one's of Russell. Not a thing new going on. Have to still find a few gifts for Cece and the parents but other then that same old same old. See you all for a ride this weekend maybe. Later..

Move'n on up

The boy and I went to the BMX track again today. The Boy won his age group and now has been moved up to intermediate. He won his age with no problem today. He rode away from the other kids. I think he will do alright in the intermediate class. He will rise to the level in no time. He will make the mains and hold his ground. In the open he made the main and was sitting in 3rd and the guys go down in front of him and he had to run around the guys on the ground. He got up and was in 3rd but another couple had the speed and he had to settle for 5th. He missed the cruiser open as he was racing 3 real fast 12 year olds. I missed the main as I had 3 former pros and another real fast racer in my moto's also. I was a little timid from the crash yesterday. I could have pushed one of the other racers over the burm or made something bad happen to make the main but us old guys don't race that way. We have to get up and go to work the next day. Now we wait to see what numbers we get for next year. I hope you are feeling better Ron. Joey got a few places today like a 2nd and a 3rd so we need you back there. He will get a big head.

Russell, Jim, and Mike went for a ride in the snow and it sounded fun. Now that we are done for the next couple of weeks I'll be doing the rides with the guys. Our next BMX race will New Years eve in Indiana. The gate will drops at Midnight. We will then drive to Walworth for the races there. So outdoor riding the next couple of weekends.

Time to get the trimings for the tree out and let the fun begin. Later..

Hitt'n the deck

Cece and I shopped this morning and got most of the gifts for everyone bought. I hate the mall's but it has to be done. Got home and Nate and I made it to the BMX track. I love when it is snowing out as the parents who like to sauce it up all day don't bring the kiddies to the races. Only 34 moto's. Nate took a planned 2nd in age and missed the cruiser main. I got into the main and was in solid 2nd and pulled my right foot out and hit the deck. I brushed myself off and rolled in for 3rd. Bummer. Tomorrow is a double pointer and we are going back for more.

Putting the lights on the tree tonight and then we are going to decorate it when the Boy and I get back from the races. A big congratulations the Samantha as she is the National Cyclecross champ. Way to go Samantha you rock. Also a great job done by Katie A. as she won also. Well have to get the BMX clothes out of the dryer and get the rest of the lights on that tree.

More Snow

We went to the BMX track and did gate practice last night. I love going there when it is snowing outside as the parents who I smell the beer on as I pass are afraid to drive and have been drinking. That means that the little kiddies are at home getting Pop's another cold one instead of riding their bikes. It gives a chance to run open gates all night. Last night Jake even let us run about 15 to 20 minutes extra so that is cool. So gates for 2 plus hours meands you are tired at the end and sleep real good.

Russell drove in the road bastard and the pure weight of that thing just kept us on the road as on the way there the snow was coming down and Russ's speed was a steady 80 plus. The way back you know Russell is concentrating when the Boy is offering him candy and Russell is saying I have to keep 2 hands on the steering wheel you have to unwrap that for me. We made it back in one piece and Russell is a fine driver at that. Thanks for the ride.

Russell broke in the new BMX bike that he put together last night. I felt bad by the look on his face as the Boy rode by it for the maiden voyage on the track. I have to say if he were 18 and not 11 Russell may have jumped the wall and tore his sorry ass off the bike. Russell is looking better each time he is out there. A few more weeks and then he can maybe try a race with us. Last night Russ did have the mad skillz to not ride over a 5 year old girl who rode him up the side of turn 2. I think that if Russell hit her she would never ride a bike again. Also Russell had to avoid the speed bump that appeared on the course. Ray, Dan and myself were going into turn 1 stacked 3 high and Ray hit the pebbles and got sideways and Dan hit Ray's rear wheel and hit the ground and I rode high to not hit him and Russell missed to. It was a fun night at the track. The Boy is getting better and he has to as one more win and he moves up.

This weekend we have races Sat and Sun. It is the last time to get points for the year and it was a good year since we only race the winter and the rest race year round. Nate and I both have a good amount of points and should get low numbers for next year. I hope that Ron and his bumb wheel are healing and that he is up and peddling soon. If you can get around Ron maybe you can come and watch the races. I hope that the Sat ride with the gang is fun, I will be thinking of them at the races. Later..

Hey Taxi

Nothing new. I have been running the kids here and there. Not that I'm complaining but it does mess with the training alittle. I do get 2 days at the BMX track every week. This weekend there are races Sat and Sun. I still get on the bike 2 or 3 days while not at the track for a easy spin. Tonight it is another day at the BMX track and Russell already has a BMX bike built up for himself. That should be cool to watch again. I hope that Ron is up and moving and his broken wheel is feeling better. Well out to get some work done. Later..

12/4

Nate and I went to the BMX track today and had a fun day at the races. We ran into Ron and hung out with him for the day. Things where going real good and then a crash, I'll get to that later. Nate made some great moves in his races and made the mains in his age, open and cruiser. He won his age and the took 3rd in the cruiser and a 5th in the open. He looked way better after the pointers that Ron gave him. I wish that I had the skillz to pick up the things Ron tells us. One more win and Nate moves up you intermediate. I think he will do alright but he will have to get the manuals and the jumping better or he will be toast. I think he will do fine though. I took another 3rd place. I'm racing 2 former pro racers but it is still a blast.

Now to that crash. Ron made the mains in both age and open. He was a little PO'd about a dude that rode like shit during gates and qualifiers. So Ron is riding great and in 2nd and jumping the double and the dude comes under Ron and hit's his bars. Ron plants his foot in the ground and goes down and his ankle is goofed up. No place in open class for Ron and he was doing great. He ices it and goes to the gate and rides to the line and gets a 3rd. It really sucked because he was doing great. Hope every thing is good and he is able to get up and going fast.

Russell said that he and Pat had a good cross race in Chicago. Pat got a 10th and Russ a 16th. Way to go guys. I have to say that I was a little tight in the shoulders after the ride yesterday. But in BMX the races are fast and the soreness was no problem. The work party was ok and I won a gas card. I don't know how much but I don't think it was enough to fill the Excursion. Well time to read the paper and relax before putting out a few Christmas items. Later..

Single again

No I didn't get tossed from the house. I broke out the Single speed again. Today I joined the gang for a ride along the lake front in Crud a hey. It was a little chilly in the morning so I put on clothes until I was warm. As we rode I got to warm. I had too much on. I was sweating my ass of. Russell, Coop, Jerry, Goat, Lori, Mikey, Jim, Rick, Kevin, Bender and myself were on the trails for a nice spin. Nobody went for a swim off the side and I think I'm the only one that took a nice spill. We rode for about 2 1/2 hours. It was a good ride.

Tonight I have a work Christmas party. I'm going for the free food and drinks. Tomorrow it's time to hit the BMX track. Nate and I are going and then come home and get the Christmas stuff out and put some of that up. Later..

Bike'n

Went to the BMX track last night. Boy could I tell that I had a cold and haven't been riding for a couple of weeks. The break was nice but the gate practice was hard at times. I'm goig to have to train a few times a week on the rollers to get the lungs back. I was gasping for air a few times last night. I'm thinking what Ron said about the gearing. That 41-17 is alittle to big to get out of the gate and all. I'm going to go back to the 41 -18 and look at getting a 39- 18 maybe and see how that goes. My knees were alittle sore this morning so I think the gear was alittle big.

Ray was there last night and looks smooth as hell on the bike and ready to rock the barn this winter again. Nate was getting real good gates last night and looked the best he has this year yet. He is getting his form back and the break that he had the last 2 weeks did him good. And the best of all I beat Samantha out of the gates and around the track so she has to pay her Dad some money how funny is that.

Russell came to the track last night and did some laps. He got his license and all and enjoyed it. He was funny to watch out of the gate the first few times. He got the track down alittle and got the hang of it by the end of the night. I think he figured it out that it's harder then it looks. After a few practices he may try a race down the road. He needs to get the gate starts down without waiting until everyone leaves and with one foot on the ground. I think after a practice or 2 he will be fine. So again if you all have nothing to do races are Sunday at about 12:45. You all think you have mad skillz come see these 10 and 11 year old kids fly around. And a few of the old guys do to.

Tomorrow night is the union Christmas party. I say Christmas they say Holiday because we are Gov't workers. How lame is that, just suck it up it's refered to Christmas and you get paid for the day off and you don't complain. Any how it should be OK and all. Go to the party and talk work all night, I'll be standing at the bar as the beer is free to avoid that shit. I'll head home by 1am as we race BMX on Sunday. Later..

Drilling teeth

Today had to take Maddie to the dentist to get 2 cavities drilled and filled. Do you believe that a 10 year old could have 2 cavities? Well they said that Maddie had soft teeth and that was the cause of the cavities. The Dentist said a little better brushing would help also.

Russell said that there was a night ride tonight and I got home and Cece didn't home to after 6:30 so the ride was a no go. I wouldn't have gone any how because it was to cold anyways. I'll ride on Sat but the night rides unless it is a little warmer I won't do. I will ride in the basement and not get sick. To say that I rode my bike outside and have a cold for a couple of weeks is not good for any thing. Sorry I'm a wuss and don't like to get sick.

Tomorrow we are going to the bmx track for gate practice. That should be fun as I haven't ridden the bike in like 2 weeks. Get a couple in and then it is racing on Sunday. Russell said that he might try to come out there this week and give it a try. That should be fun. I wonder where Ray and Torgler have been. They said that they were going to be coming there but we haven't seen them there yet. Maybe one of these weeks they will show up. Time to get the kids home work checked and get them into bed. Later..

Home sweet home

Well after the week of sitting in the woods and getting no deer I'm back at home. Like I said not getting a deer is not all bad news because I saved money to spend at the races and on the bikes. Don't get me wrong but any day in the woods is better then a day at work. And a week off the bike is always good for the body.

This week will be another day at the bmx track on Thursday for gate starts and racing this Sunday at about 12:30pm. So if you all have nothing to do ride early and come see some cool action at the bmx track.

Got the Christmas tree tonight and will put it up over the weekend. I have to say I'm not like the goat about the holiday I enjoy it but his tree does kick ass. We don't go way over board but the uncle's and grandparents do. That way I don't have to. Nothing else to say except that being back at work sucks. I only have 6 weeks of vacation and 13 paid holidays a year. I wish I had more time off like the Mitch Man. But the kids need to eat and the bills need to be paid. Anyhow working for the government is all that hard. Later..

Still no dead deer

Yesterday we had a nice Thanksgiving as Cece and the kids got here as did my brother. We didn't hunt as it was like 7 degrees outside and had wind gusts of like 40 plus. We sat and talked and had a great meal that my mother had prepared. We ate and the watched a DVD that my parents had made of pictures of us growing up. Boy 40 years of funny pictures and of great times we all had. Boy life was so simple and we had a blast growing up. Fell asleep at 9pm and then got up at 3 am and Jessica throwing up. Well I didn't do much Cece took care of all that and I went back to bed. Got up at 8 am and have a cold today and feel like shit.

Today I sat in the woods with the boy. We went out in the tree stand and sat there for a couple of hours and we didn't see any deer. I'm kind of thinking that my dad walking with the woods with Maddie and Jessica might have had something to do with it. We could hear Jessica a mile away talking as she was walking and falling. It was snowing the entire time we were sitting in the woods and by the time we came back in we had about 2 inches on our coats and hats. I went back this afternoon and I did see a deer but it was to far away to get a shot at it. I think it was a doe anyhow. Now just killing a 12 pack hoping that will help kill the cold.

Tomorrow we are driving to Minnesota to visit Cece's brothers house and visiting with them for the day. The only good thing is that the price of gas is 20 cents a gallon cheaper in Minnesota. There is a special if you buy a 12 pack of Coke tomorrow you get 5 cents of a gallon up to 5 12 pack purchase. I figure we are buying 5 12 packs of Coke and save the 25 cents a gallon and the truck has a 1/4 tank of gas left. So we are driving to Woodbury and getting the Coke and filling the 44 gallon tank. Figure to save about9 to 10 dollars on the fill up. We should be paying about 1.70 a gallon. Boy the little things that make you happy. Well time to go and pretend that I care. Later..

No deer

I went to the deer stand last night and this morning. I didn't see any deer either time. I kind of hope that I get a deer but if I don't it saves alot of time and money. I'm the only one in my family that will eat the meat. If I choose to get it made in to sausage that cost about $250.00. So if no deer no problem. More bike parts and race fee's if no deer.

Last night we went to a bar in Spring Valley and had all you can eat chicken wings for $6.25. Russell would have been proud as I ate enough for a small clyde. He could have put away double what I did but I got our monies worth. On top of it my brother had free drink coupons so the beer was free to. Nice little bar and not smokey at all. Full of good wings and beer and home by 7:00pm.

Tomorrow morning Cece and the kids are driving up to spend Thanksgiving here at Wades. We are also celebrating Jessica's 4th B-day. It should be fun and I'm going to take Nate out to the deer stand and if a deer comes close I'll shoot it even if it is not a bigger buck. It should be cool if we get one while he is there with me. Going back to the stand this afternoon and in the morning but I will take a deer if it is big before Nate get's here. Nothing else but hunting deer and drinking beer. Later..

Big buck seen

Today while I was in the woods in the morning a big buck came into my area but not into shooting range. I'm hoping that when I go to the area this afternoon that the buck shows it's head in my sites. Nothing else is happening just relaxing. Hope everyone is having fun at work and has a good T day. Later..

In the woods

Well have been sitting in the woods for the last 2 days and haven't seen a deer. Well I have seen them at the back door of my brothers house after the hours of shooting ends. But that isn't the time to shoot a deer without getting your ass in trouble. We still have 7 days to go and maybe our luck will change and we will get one yet.

Nate went to the cross race with Russell and took 3rd in age so he had a good race. Russell had a good race also as did Pat. Now we will do the bmx races and that will be a fun time for the winter. It has been a nice break from the bike and as always I take this time to recover and start training after the hunting break. Nothing else but to hunt and sit in the hot tub. Oh yea also have a few beers to.

Today is Jessica's 4th Birthday. HAPPY BIRTHDAY. Later..

11/17

We went to the bmx barn tonight and I tried a new gear for the starts. Boy going up a couple of inches makes a big difference out of the gate. I felt better and now I have to get the skills down. It was a good night of practice. Nate was getting faster and better each gate start. He should be ready to go when we get back from Thanksgiving. It's to bad that we miss 2 race dates at the barn but we will be ready to go when we get back. Nate is doing the state cross race this Sunday and I hope he does well. Russell is going to take him there I hope Nate keeps him in line again.

I'm going to go killing this next week by my bros house upnorth. I hope that I see some deer and one that is worth shooting at. I usually only shot 8 point or bigger but in a new area we will have to see. I'll keep you all posted. Have a good turkey day and see ya later. Later..

Cold and Rain

Well it's getting colder by the day and the rain will soon be snow. It has to happen sooner or later that the weather will change to winter. As we don't do any of the winter cross training as in skiing or anything we will be training on the rollers in the basement again this year. Last night Nate and I did a easy roller workout before the home and school meeting. We will do another workout tonight and then it's practice at the bmx track tomorrow. This weekend is the state cross championships in Sun Prairie. Russell is going to take Nate there as I will be hunting. It will be a nice break from the bike for a week, then when we get back it will be ramping it up to be training for the next year of racing. Well nothing else new. Later..

BMX'n

Today was double points at the barn.. Nate took second in age and missed the main in cruiser. I took 3rd again in the old guy cruiser. Thank's Ron for the start tip. I'm still not that fast out of the gate but I was half a wheel from 2nd in the final. After a few Thurdays I may get it down and push for better finishes. See you around as we are going to miss the next 2 BMX races and Nate is doing the cross states next weekend. Also I'm going hunting as laws don't let me shoot idiots I have to go shoot deer. Plus we are having Thanksgiving at my bro's house in Woodville ( this is by Hudson Wi.). Time to eat I'm starving. Later..

Car = $

I had to take the car to the shop yesterday as the intake manifold gasket was pissing antifreeze. I could smell some anti freeze after parking the car. I looked under the hood and noticed a area where the leak was and took it to a friend who runs a shop and he put her in the rack today and was hoping to get it done by 1pm. It didn't get done till 3pm so I had to skip the BMX racing tonight. So it will be BMX racing tomorrow. Just what I need to spend a few extra hundred dollars right now. But I guess this is a thing going on with the engine that my car has but I'm over the warranty and had to suck it up.

Nate did a cross race this morning in Sheboygan Falls. He was tired looking and not really in it. He took 4th but there was only 4 guys in his age group. But all the guys in his age group were 14 years old and being 11 he is doing alright. Russell went with us also but he finished out of the top 20 and Rick Walls went and broke his seat and just rode to finish. Pat finished I think in the top 10 as I counted and he was in 13th the first lap and was picking off riders each lap. And big thank you to Liz for playing with the kids while at the race, that was great and the kids loved it. Have to go watch are we there yet with Jessica now. Later..

Rider's Ready

The gate starts at the BMX track always start with the saying rider's ready. Then the fun begins racing elbow to elbow. Tonight Nate and I are going the barn for some gate starts and to get to know the track layout better. This weekend Nate is doing the cross race Sat. morning in Sheboygan and then we are going to the BMX track for racing for some Sat night and racing. Then it's back to the BMX track again for double point Sunday. It should be a fun weekend in the car driving from race to race. I'm sure glad the price of gas is down in the $2.30 range.

The last 2 night's I have done some night rides with the gang. They have been a little greasy because of the rain and the leaves on the ground. This always makes for some great wipe outs on the ride. I enjoy the night rides as it is so different riding the trails in diferent directions then you do in the day. You can do that at night because there isn't other people on the trails to run into. Both were uneventful and just 2 hour rides. I hope the weather holds out and we are able to do a few more before the snow falls. Later..

Sunday barn action

Last night Nate said he wanted to go to the BMX track instead of the cross race. After driving home in the rain and unloading in the cold I think he was happy to be inside this morning. I talked to Russell and he said that the cross race was in good shape but the BMX'n was a blast. Nate and I made all the mains and placed. Nate took a 1st in age group. He had a great hole shot and it was over right from the start. In cruiser he was in a total points against 2 expert racers and was right on their tails right from the start. He is going to be in the mix with those guys soon. I made the main and had the same guys as last night. I was a lot closer today and I think in a few weeks after Thursday practices and getting the track dialed in I may make a good showing in the races.

I hope that everyone had a good race this weekend. Nate may skip the next cross and race the weekend again at the BMX races. We will wait and see how he feels at the weeks end. Time to go and eat dinner. Later..

BMX'n

We loaded the bikes and headed to the barn in Elkorn and raced today. It was a fun day of racing. On the way there we got to East Troy and was hailing the size of golf balls so we pulled over to the side of the road to not dent the car. There were some FIB's that were driving in it at like 70 mph and all I can think these shit heads are going have some big dents in the cars and vans. It sounded like the windows were going to blow out at 15 mph. But after a few seconds the hail passed and we were on our way again. It looked like it had snowed on the road there was so much hail.

Well a race recap is that Nate took a 2nd in age. They had him racing 11 inter and he is a novice but he doesn't care he just raced and did great. In the first moto he was battling the lead guy and over the last table he was about to pass him and the guy took Nate out real hard on he hit the dirt. After a few seconds I got him up and got the cruiser and he was right back at it. He got the first in the next moto and made the main. He fought it hard and just missed and got his 2nd place in age. In his open he missed the main as all the others were experts but he wasn't far behind. In cruiser he got 3rd place and that was a good finish also.

I got a 3rd place in age group cruiser. It was a total point but it was against 2 experts but I had fun. Skyler took 3rd in age and I don't recall how in the open. And Jay from Ben's took first in age inter. And Alan didn't race because he didn't have the money to get a license and race so he may try tomorrow or Thursday.

The track is way different and I think Ron will be flying on it. Right out of the gate there is a small table type bump. After that there is a 3 to 4 foot rhythm bump not a table just a roll over and then the 1st turn. After the turn there is a step up. After that there is another higher step up and then a rhythm right in front of the 2nd turn. Then there is a rhythm and then a little table and then 3 or 4 rhythm and then the last turn before another table then the line. I hope that will help you Ron. Come out and have some fun.

As for tomorrow with the rain and all Nate and I don't know if we are racing cross. We may just go to the bmx instead. We will make that decision in the morning. Later..

The Barn

The bike's have been looked over and now it's time to go to the barn. If time will give the details later. Later..

Bike'n

Last night we went to The Rusty Tool Shed and did a night ride. I made some calls during the day and got Russell, Bubba and Magan to join Nate and I for a night ride. It was a nice mellow ride on the trails in Tosa. Magan was on Rick Wall's single speed as Bubba took her bike apart and Rick lent her a bike to do some riding on. Magan was riding real smooth on that thing. I think that she is riding great now and should be ready to hammer in sport next year. Nate was doing ok as he was tired. He rode well and all but didn't have the pop he normaly does. The weather was perfect and I could have weather like this all the time and be happy. It will be soon enough and we will be on the roller s in the basement and looking forward for any time we can get out for a ride. So it's time to ride as much as possible now.

This weekend we will be going to the bmx track and a cross race. On Sat is the first day for bmx racing. It is the first day for racing but no points are awarded as we need to get the feel of the new track layout. The track points start on Sun but we are doing a cross race. We will have to see and check the weather and if it is real bad maybe go to the bmx track instead of the cross race. I will leave that up to Nate. A bunch of the guys went to the Iceman race. I hope that they all have a good race and the weather is snowy to make the race a real Ice man. Good Luck to all in the race. Later..

Cry Baby

I posted a reply on the WORS board to epicmadness and crying about a pulled muscle in his leg. I see that he may have pulled it on the way to the buffet. I was replying that sorenss is a minor thing that happens when you exercise. He posted on his blog that I'm a prick. Well enough said, I hope he comes on a ride or when I'm passing him in a race he can kiss my half ass on the way past him. He is a little fish in abig bowl that I can see may last in racing for a year or 2 and then find a hobby that he doesn't have to committ so much energy to. I guess the newbies don't know how to handle minor discomfort and all. I hope epicfatness had a good work out as he was pissed at my reply. I see that I'll be making a new friend real soon. Later..

New family member

A addition was just delivered to the family. It was so nice clean and shinny. It was as tight as I have ever seen ( when I figure posting pictures I'll get one up). It is a 24 inch cruiser for the bmx track. I put a great GT frame with a Answer carbon pro fork some primo cranks, xtr brakes and now waiting on a set of Sun race wheels. The bike is clean tight and fast feeling. I'm hoping that the bike will help my poor skills get alittle better this year. It is about half the weight of the bike I raced last year. You have to love it as putting together a great light race bike is less then 4 or 5 bones. I'm going to get out of work alittle early today and go bombing around on it as bmx racing starts this sat.

Did a night ride last night and it was a faster one which was fine but the leaders never waited long enough for the ones that fell off the back or had to wait for the others to get over the logs they wanted to ride over. The minute they got over they would just take off screwing the ones behind. But hey Jack was there so I knew that would happen. I had no problem keeping up a but I didn't want Sammy or a few others to be dropped and not know where to go. It was a good ride and enjoyed every minute of it. I can do night rides every night instead of training any time.

Russell didn't make the ride as he has a real bad eye infection. His eye looks so bad that it looks like a red golf ball. He went to the Dr. yesterday and I haven't heard from him yet to what happened. He may have lost a contact lens in his eye or something. I told him to wash his hands after taking a dump and rubbing his eyes. This happens to him every year. Have to try to talk to him today and see what's up.

Tonight is parent teacher confritation. I get to hear your kids are great but..... I go to the first one and let Cece go to the rest as I tell the teachers that they can deal witht the issuses as that is what they are paid to do. This is when Cece tells me to be quiet. So after that it's better that I don't go any more then the first time ( 2 more later in the year). The teachers get the drift and don't say much after that as I point out the fact that they embarass my kids in front of me to make them behave better and I do the same to them and make them feel like crap in front of the kids. You have to keep the upper hand at all times. We will have to see how they are doing as of right now it all seems ok. Got's to go. Later...

10/30

We did a night ride on Friday and was haaaauuuullliiing along with a few miss directions here and there. We were going along decided to ride up to Bubba's woods and on the ride up there Randy gets a nail in the back tire of his steed. We stop and after waiting for about 20 minutes for him to try to change the tube a few of us rode on and the rest waited and rode back to Russell's. We went back and the shit was flying at Russell's and the PBR's were flowing. We finished all of Russell's food in his house ( Chips and pretzels ) and headed home at 1 in the morning.

We went the WORS banquet on Sat night and it was a fun time. It is hard to believe that another season is in the books. We had a fun time and sat by the team Wisconsin guys and the Darcy team and Jesse Lalonde. We all went up to get the awards and Maddie won a bag of Cliff bars and a new helmet. Barb won the new Gary Fischer bike and I will have look and see if Jerry has it on Ebay yet. After the awards the set up a kareoke machine and Ray, Nate and Miles were up the singing songs. It was really cool to watch. They gave pries and Ray kept getting his Name called and was letting Nate pick prizes. Nate kept picking and giving them to others and not keeping one for himself. When we were leaving Toni gave Nate a hat because he kept giving the others away. That was cool of her. We got home at about 1:3am with the time change. So that was 2 late night's for Nate. But he seems fine today.

Today was a cross race and all the costumes were out at the race. There was a couple of real good ones. Nate took second today in the 14 and under. He looked good and was fading in the last of the race but was ok as for he had 2 late night's. Pat won the C's race for his first ever 1st in a bike race, way to goo Pat. Russell took 20th and Danny was some where right after that. Ron took a 9th in the A's on a fixie. The guy is nut's. Matt was jumping the barriers and that was fun to watch as he also won 2 races today. There was a lot of other racers and they were all looking tired during the race. Anyhow good job to all who raced. Oh most of all thanks Russell for the PBR's again.

Gomez update:
The poor little guy has to thinks his room mates friends are nuts as he was out of his cage quite a bit Friday. I think he was macking on Jamie as he was trying to climb in her shirt. After Jamie pulled him away he shit on her arm, I think pay back for not scoring. He was in his wheel all night and he must have been going 20mph. I think that if he was on a bike he would be haaaauuullliiinnnng and Randy would be of the back asap. Good thing he is not on the night rides as for Randy may be dropped. I think Gomez is going to have a talk with Russell and put end to the late parties in the crib. More good things to come but can not spill the pot all at once.

10/28

Haven't been doing anything lately. Just have been a bum. I'm going to do a night ride tonight with Russell and the gang. It is going to be a late one as it is starting at 8:30pm. I guess Russell wants to get a fish fry before he rides. Not something I would do but Russell is a clyde and a pro eater. I'm bringing Nate along even though it will be a long night. He loves the night rides and he can sleep in tomorrow before the banquet.

I think I hooked myself up with a new bmx cruiser frame and I'm going to build up a new race bike. It's a GT with box stays. It is polished aluminum and Russell had it at the shop. I'm going to add some nice stuff to it and have a primo race bike. The bike won't be ready by next week when bmx starts but it won't be long after that. I will look through the parts catalog's and order the part's and get it going. I'm looking forward to getting it ready and riding and race the new bike.

See you at the ride tonight or at the banquet. Later..

Important update.

I have important stuff happening that I have to post. Well not really. Jim has said that I haven't been doing anything. He is right I haven't. I have been spinning on the rollers in the basement because the weather is crappy. I just ride for a hour spinning to keep the legs in the motion as bmx is coming up. So I'm just trying to keep a little ahead of the game.

Cece is doing something tonight so I couldn't do a night ride with Russell and a few others. I did drop Nate off at the shop and he is riding with Russell. Russell said he would bring Nate home after the ride so Nate went. I had to stay home with the girls as there was no one to watch them. We are going to do a night ride tomorrow so call Russell if you want to go.

Nothing happening that is worth the time on the blog. Going to the banquet this weekend. Nate doing a cross race on Sunday. So if anything good comes along I'll give it to you. I'll get the update on Gomez on the night ride and post the humor for you. Later..

10/24

I did the social ride on Saturday. There was 11 of us at the start and we hit the trails after having a beer that Marty provided. We weren't even 2 minutes into the ride and John Baruan falls off the bridge in the creek below. After we laughed at him the other John comes across the bridge and also falls off into the creek. So 9 hours of riding and drinking and 2 are wet from the start. We start riding and the rain is steady and it rains for pretty much the entire ride. We hit some cool single track and with the rain and wet leaves my slicks on the single speed weren't hooking up the way I was hoping. I wet down a few times and once down a hill and slid for about 25 yards into the edge of the woods. After drinking and trying to ride single track it is not as easy as it looks. The bike handling is way off and now I know how Randy feels in the single track. We hit some nice bars off the beaten path and had a good time. Need to do more of these rides but have to hope it's not raining and 45 degree's out side.

Nate did a few cross races this weekend. On Sat he took a 3rd place in the 14 and under and on Sun in chi town he took a 7th in the 18 and under. He enjoyed the races and I thank Russell and Pat for taking him to the races. Nate will do the next cross race at Washington Park in Milwaukee and that will be his last one. He now has 2 weeks and bmx starts.

This weekend is the WORS banquet and we are looking forward to going. We are going up and coming down the same day as the riding is closed for hunting and it costs money to ride your bike there. I don't mind paying to ride but after paying to stay and all why pay more. May ride in the morning. It will be a ride around the house or the Sat morning group ride. Will have to see. I think Cece was talking about stopping in Johnson Creek on the way there. What ever I'll ride early and head there. See you all at the banquet.

It looks loke the single speeders hogged the podium at the Big Ring race this weekend. Good job you guys and the Icce man is the last racce so these guys have some time to go yet. Have fun training stay warm. Later..

Killin Pumpkins

I just killed 7 pumpkins with the kids. It is always a fun time stabbing a few pumpkins and cutting them up. Jessica was fun to watch as she was up to her shoulders digging the guts out. She gave up after awhile and I had to finish hers. Then Nate, Maddie and I cleaned the others. We carved some pretty cool faces and now the seeds are roasting in the oven. The kids are in the living room with the lights out and candles in the pumpkins they look great.

Tomorrow is the cross race that Nate is going with Russell and Pat. I hope that the rain holds out until after they race. Also I'm doing the pub crawl so I hope that the rain holds out until after we ride. Then on Sunday Russell is taking Nate to the cross race in hi-town. I'm going to get things done around the house and help Cece do some school paper correcting and what ever else she has for me since I'm doing the pub crawl. Well time to get Nate's stuff ready. Later..

Poor Gomez

We did another night ride last night. We had a group of about 12 of us. The pace isn't real fast with a group that size but that is ok because we are done with the hard efforts. Nate came on the ride again and his is just loving the night rides. We ended waiting a few times and lost a few for awhile. Nate dropped the single speeders on the road back to the bar. I know it won't be long and he will drop me to. I can't wait for that day. I have to thank Marty for the beer after the ride. I tasted great. Nate had a few root beers. I live for night rides.

Nate is going to go to the cross races with Russell this weekend. He wants to do the races and I have plans so Russ said he would take him to the race in Verona and in Chi town. He wants to race I'll pay and get him there some how. The kid loves to race a bike. I don't have the ability to do the cross races but he wants to do it so I can't say no.

I have a request to update a story of Russell's room mate the hampster known as Gomez. Well on the ride Russ said he had Gomez out for awhile in the back yard. I didn't ask if it was his back yard or the back yard, well you get what I mean. And I stopped by the shop and Russell told me that he was cleaning Gomez's crib so put the little guy on the top of the cabinet while he cleaned the crib. Well he turned his back for a few seconds and Gomez took a short walk off the end of the cabinet and hit the deck. He said it sounded like a hacky sack hitting the floor. He picked Gomez up and looked at him and said what the hell do I do now? Do I flush him or put him in the trash. Well all of a sudden Gomez shakes and wakes up. He finishes cleaning the crib and put Gomez back in and he hit the wheel and ran all night again. Good thing Russell doesn't have any kids with him all to often man he is just a dangerous guy. Hey wait I'm letting him take Nate to the races, oh yea Nate will probably take care of Russell.

Well tonight or tomorrow we are going to carve the pumpkins and roast the seeds. Have to go and eat. No ride tonight and a social ride on Sat so that is why Russ is taking Nate. Later..

Pumpkin farm

I will do anything to take a day off at work. Today I went to the pumpkin farm with Jessica's 4 year old kindergarten class. It was a fun time to watch the kids feed the animals and go through the hay wagon ride. They got to pick a pumpkin and Jessica picked a rather large one but that was cool as I could carry it out for her. I get to go to the pumpkin farm for another 5 years with her class so that is cool.

Tonight going to do a night ride and Nate is going to come again. He had a large school project to get done before Friday and has been working on it like 3 or 4 hours a night so he could do the night ride. I'm glad that he is enjoying the rides as it won't be long and he will be pulling my ass around on training rides. I can't wait for that to happen, until then it's pull him and enjoy every minute of it.

Haven't been doing anything lately as I had a school board meeting last night and did things around the house. This weekend is the fall social ride and going to do that as the racing is done for me until the bmx season starts. I'm just enjoying the rides with no pressure to train. The body needs a break and the cross races don't give you a break. Plus to travel and race the cross races and finish in the back half of the pack is not worth the time and money. Plus for Nate to race older kids isn't worth the time either. He has bmx coming up so that is what he is looking forward to anyhow. We can get good training in on the weekends for no money and time spent. When Nate gets older then we will reconsider if cross is something to do. There really isn't any thing in it to do the races anyhow. With the small fields and all I'll let Nate decide if he wants to do them.

Time to go rake the leaves and cut the grass. Then I'm going to lift weights and get the kids. I could get used to this no working stuff but with my hobbies and family it won't work. Later..

10/16

Friday Russell asked me if I wanted to do a night ride as the weather has been so nice. What are you to say? Hell yea I'm there. So I got the lights and the boy and we did a night ride with about 10 of us. Nate did his first night ride and he did real well. We rode for 2 1/2 hours on the river trails in Tosa. Nate got a thorn in his tire so we had to stop and do a quick tube change and then the tube I put in had been in my seat bag for a while and had a rub hole in it. Russell gave me a new tube and we fixed again and headed off again. Nate loved the ride and wants to go on the rest of the rides when we do more of them.

On Sat Nate and I did the group ride from Hales Corners and he was a little tired after the night ride and it showed. The wind was strong and there was about 15 of us and we tired to keep Nate and Magan out of the wind as much as possible. They made the ride about 36 miles and a average of almost 17 mph. We had to push Nate a few times up some hills and keep him on wheels for the ride but he has taken the last couple of weeks easy because bmx training and racing starts. We will do a few more of the Sat rides until the bmx starts.

Easy ride maybe today but I have to get a few things done around here. I washed and waxed the car and truck yesterday but have to clean the insides out today. I may cut down the old junk in the gardens and do what ever else Cece has for me to do. I will try to sneak a ride in some time though. I passed on the cross race as Nate rode a lot the last couple of days and like I said bmx starts and he didn't feel like driving and all to the race. Plus I wouldn't race it anyhow as my running with my leg isn't worth it. I'll have to try to find out from Russell how everyone did later. The weather was perfect for racing but also perfect for just riding. So I hope everyone enjoyed and did well at the races. Later..

Friday

It is great to see that some of the gang have got the call up to do the Ice Man. I hope that they all have a good showing at the race. I hope that it will be snowing and cold as hell for them. I think last year that the race was kind of messed up because they got like 6 or 8 inches of snow the night before. That would be cool if it happened again. Good Luck.

The weather has been great and can't wait to get out for a ride after work today. I'm liking the extended summer this year but I have a feeling that this winter we may be paying with extra snow. But now is the time to get the extra rides in and enjoy the warm weather.

I'm thinking that mabe a night ride tomorrow night with Nate might be in order. Just a easy one so he can get a ride with lights on his bike. Tomorrow Nate and I are going to do the group ride in the morning as the cross race is to far to do and he isn't going to do them all because the bmx race season starts in Nov. Plus they group the little guys with the big little guys.

Tomorrow is Sweetest day so I have to come up with a gift for Cece. I have some ideas and will have to see if I get close to one of the places and get the gift tomorrow. As much as I think that Sweetest Day is a foolish celebration I hate to forget it as if I do I get a little hassle and just a small token saves alot of grief. Enjoy the warm weather and get alittle something for the sweet heart. Later..

10/12

We did another night ride and Russell didn't find a new friend on the ride. I asked Russell how his hampster which he named Gomez was doing. He said Gomez was fine and that he spent like $35.00 dollars on the little guy to put him up real pimp style. That is way more then he spent on the old lady when he took her out on a date. Go figure what a friend that doesn't yell at you or tell you what to do will get you. Hint hint ladies and look at what you could get.

The ride was a good ride. We had 12 riders and it was moving good when we where rolling and not waiting. But at this time of year it is time to enjoy the bike not just hammer away. We stopped as Russell put his spare light on Jamie's bike and we pointed our lights on Russell's bike and he then rode it into the dark and as it does glow in the dark it was real cool to watch. It looked like the frame was dancing in the air as Russell was riding it. Have to get a picture and figure how to post it. We rode for almost 3 hours and at the end we got caught in the rain so it may be awhile before a off rode ride if the sun doesn't come out to dry it out. Maybe a road ride with Russell this weekend if the family doesn't have plans for the day. May go by Dave's house Sunday night and play soccer with him and shawn.

Good luck to Jerry, the Goat and Amy for the Iceman race. And Bdog you my want to try and post a want ad and find a good feed person. Although Barb is one of if not the best feed person out there. So for a small fee she may pass you your bottles. And I know she will not hit the sauce while on the clock with your juice. I'm glad that everyone liked our skin suits we wore at the race. I know that they looked great and could be seen from a mile away. Maybe if it was a short sleeve I would wear it at all the races. Time to go and make dinner. later..

Season over

Well we did all the races this year. All 4 of us in the family were able make them all. I don't want even figure how much entry fee's, gas, and all costed. But that doesn't matter if everyone was having fun and we are able to do it as a family. Can't wait until next year to start.

We the race was fun and perfect weather for a race. Maddie started it off and she was riding well and made all the hill climbs and rode down the hill to the log jump but she did ride around it. She finished 2nd on the day and 3rd overall for the year. She got better as the year went on and said she really enjoyed racing this year. I'm glad because if she didn't I would not make her race but she would have to go out for a sport at school.

Cece raced well and said she didn't have it in her today to go any harder in the race. Well if she would train alittle not just ride her bike on the days the races are she could do better. She took 3rd at the race and 2nd overall for the year. I'm going to get her to ride some this winter and get into a little better shape for racing next year.

Nate had a good race and he finished 6th. I seen him in the race and had to tell him that he needed to spin more as he was pushing a big gear. He finished first in his age group for cit youth 11-12 and did well in a few of the cit races winning one and taking a second in the other. Not bad for a 11 year old. Bmx starts in a few weeks and he will do a few cross races yet so he will be ready for next year.

For my race it started off good as I got the hole shot and got the 20 bones. I sat up and rode the most part of the first lap in first place. I was feeling real good and didn't mind any pace that was beening set for the race. On the second lap we caught some riders and some idiot tries to take the little gravel jump inbetween a few of us and goes down and I lock up my legs and they started cramping for the rest of the race. I loose contact with the leaders on the hill and try to chase them down but no go. One more racers passes me as I limp up the hill for the last time and I don't feel like sprinting him for 3rd I roll in a second or 2 behind him. I finished 2nd overall for the season.

Well next is the awards banquet and everyone is getting a season overall in the top 3 so that should be a great night. I heard that there are a few changes in line for next year so we will have to wait and see. I will drive 6 hours for the fat tire 40 but not to race up a ski hill in Minn. so the WORS head may not be repeated. Have to wait and see. Great job to all who raced and had good years in the overalls. Have to make the training plans and get the stuff in order to try to do alittle better next year. See you all at the banquet and at training rides this fall and spring. Later..

Riding in the dark

Last night we went for a night ride along the river. It was nice to ride with helmet light and a bar light. The trails were easy to see and the ride went great. Of all things while we were riding Russell yells out look at that white mouse. It wasn't moving like a field muose. I told him pick it up, he did. It was a hampster. We put it in his back jersey pocket but that lated for a mile or so. We emptied a water bottle and put in there and rode on. We stopped by Bubba's crib and gave it to them to bring to Russell's crib later. Russell now has a new room mate.

Just one more race and the WORS season is done. I'm kind of bummin but then the indoor bmx goes on and that is alot of fun. So at least there is something to do all winter not just sit on the trainer and all. See you all at the last race and good luck. Later..

Fog alert gone

The fog has lifted from the head. I actually feel almost back to normal. I now know why I don't drink that much anymore. Plus most the guys are married now with kids and that gets in the way with trying to act single. But there are a few of the times that require to much liquor.

I haven't had the time to do any riding since the ride on Saturday but that should be ok. I'll get on the trainer if I have in the next couple of day to keep the legs loose for the race this weekend. I'm looking forward to the race as it is one of the better ones. Going to the banquet and then coming home so we can make it to the cross race. Then the first week of Nov BMX racing starts. Nothing is going on just chillin and getting the chores done. See you at the race. Later..