Last 1

Well the gate practice night's are over for the year. What is one to do now? Just have to train on the road bikes now. Well the entire gang was there and we were hitting it all night as it was open gates the entire night. I was going in as many gates as my body would let me. By the end I was so tired that it felt like I did a long race. It was a great night. I wish that there was more practices as there is 4 more weekends of racing but that is ok as we can do other training to keep in shape for the racing. We are going to skip the Parkside races and do the bmx races for the rest of the year. Nate is doing great as he is sitting 4th in 20 inch and I'm also sitting in the top 5 in cruiser right now. So we hav eto get the points now as in the summer we miss the races to race WORS. We are going to hit some of the races in Rockford on weekends that there is not a WORS race and do the Nationals at Rockford.

It was a fun year at the track as there was a ton of new racers from the WORS racers that are now coming to the track to give the BMX racing a try. There was a ton of kids that came and they all had a blast hanging out together for the winter and riding their bikes. That is the most fun to see as the kids all rode together and helped each other get better each week. I hope that a few of the other kids give racing a try and join the fun that Nate and I have each week. Went to BW3's after the practice and everyone showed up so that was a cool time also. Have to go and shower and ge to bed. Later..

Ash Wednesday

Well it is Lent time at our house so that means that so meat today and Fridays until Easter. No problem but it is kind of funny as you never really think about not eating meat one time a week until you don't eat it for about 6 weeks. I have to cook up some fish dish tonight and the a fish fry on Friday.

I can't believe that the Parkside race is like 9 days away. As it looks right now we may not be making any of the races unless it is real nice outside. We are going to finish the BMX season off before the other races start. I haven't missed to many Parkside races in the last 6 or 7 years, but we want to do well in the bmx races first this year. When the summer comes we miss a lot of the bmx races and the other racers pass us up. We are going to go to a few more bmx races and skip the Kewaunee race to race the National bmx race in Rockford this year. Nate is doing well and this might be a time to try to take a chance to win or place high at a National bmx race. Also we are going to travel to NORBA nationals this year also so it should be a real fun summer of racing this year. Nothing else going on so time to go and get dinner ready.

See you at the BMX practice tomorrow. It is the last one so be there or be Randy. Later..

2's Day

Had a bullshit meeting on the other side of town this morning in the hood. I think right down from where Russell is going to be working. As always the saying from the bosses were you are all doing a great job but you need but do more as we are going to give you less and cut the budget by 33%. To hell with them all I say. I asked a few questions that I knew would piss them off but the fact that I'm like the 5th in seniority and best of all a union worker they can't do shit. Plus I do my job and more work then 99% of the other workers so they leave me alone. Plus if you act crazy every now and then the bosses keep their distance to.

Got a spin on the rollers with the kids and then it was off to the school board meeting. I'm the president of the school board and I have been for the last 4 out of 5 years. I enjoy being on the board as I get to make the decisions of the school that will affect my kids. So I have another 9 years of this as that is when Jessica will be out of that school. I started when Nate was in k-5 now it has been 7 years so it will be a long tour but a fun one.

Don't forget that there is a last gate pratice this Thursday so it should be a fun one. Also as it will be the last one maybe this week we can all go to a place to eat again. Sorry about last week but had to get Nate home to take care of his leg. So see you all Thursday and maybe out to grab something to eat after. Later...

Russell's new job.

The rumor is that this is Russell's new job for the man. He is going to train the new supermates of the week in this fine fashion. Here is a guy from Bumfuck Indiana showing Russell' the proper way to train the supermates.

Time for rest

Well after the weekend of racing it is time to take a break and rest and catch the rest of the NASCAR race. THERE WILL ONE MORE GATE PRACTICE THIS THURSDAY, IT WILL BE THE LAST ONE FOR THE YEAR. Jake got one more because of the one that was snowed out. So if you want one more gate at the barn this year this will be the last for the year. Be there or be Randy.

We went to the races on Sat and it was a smaller turn out and it went by pretty quick. I didn't make the main. I had some real shit gate starts and missed the main. I tried a few real daring low highs in each turn but none worked. I didn't want to stick the guy on the wall so I tapped the brakes and that was it. Got to take a seat and watch Nate race. Nate was on and made the main in the 1st moto. Nate just shot out of the gate in the main and the others didn't have a chance. He won the race in fine fashion. Not bad for a kid that wrecked bad on Thursday and has a bruise on the thigh and knee. Sam J. The Rocket took a 1st again in age and now needs one more win and he will move up to inter. Pat put him on a pair of Time clipless and Sam had no problem in the gates and was just destroying the others. He will have no problem when he moves up.

Today was the Race For Life making it a double point race so there was a big turn out and a few of the other Thursday guys were there. I made the main today to make up for the race yesterday and took a 3rd place. Nate raced age and cruiser today as his leg felt better today. He didn't make the main on cruiser as that is one of the faster age groups in cruiser. In age he took another 1st place today. He won the 1st moto again and then in the main he again took off and then won the age class with no problem. Ray showed up and raced today also. He missed the open main but made the age main. In Ray's age main there was a pile up in the 1st turn and he had to untangle his bike and ended up 4th or 5th. Ron was there also and had some good racing but not good results. He also missed the open main but made the age main. In the main Ron had a poor gate and ended up coming in 7h place. In all it was a good day at the races and now it is time to rest and go and eat. Later..

Sat morning

I got up early and got a few things done before we pack the family and head to the races. Made a couple of trays of cookies and then sat and read the paper and had a bowl of oatmeal. I then went to the basement to check the bikes before the races. As I figured with all the crashes the kids took on Thursday that something may need my attention. I was right as the brake lever on Nate's 20 inch bike was bent bad and not working to good at all. I don't know how the Magatron was riding as the brake was rubbing and barely working. I had a spare brake lever so I didn't have to run to the shop and get a new one. I fixed that and trued the wheels as they where whacked out a bit also. I checked Nate's cruiser and had to do a little work on the wheels and tighten up the head set and now it is good to go. My bike was fine so the bikes are all ready to go.

Maddie had karate class this morning and is now ready to kick some major butt. So Russell better watch it as Maddie now will be able to kick his butt when he starts to mess with her. I will not stop her until Russell is begging for mercy. So Russ this is a fair warning to not tease her. Today we are taking Maddies bike to the track and let her warm up and Cece will also get a chance to see her ride the bmx bike. Both Cece and Maddie are looking forward to going today.



One of Cece's friends Kathy and her husband George are also coming to watch the races today. Should be a good day of racing. They have never seen bmx racing and I think that they will enjoy the races. Nate says his leg is feeling fine and he is ready for the races. We are taking both bikes as he can take gates on the 20 inch and then in the cruiser time for a few extra. He said he will see how he feels and maybe he will race both bikes today also. He wants to race both tomorrow for sure. He is a tough kid and I think he will be fine once he gets to the track. Well have to get a few aother things done so have to get going. Later..

Spinning the night away

Today we went down to Racine to do the Friday spin class with Gordy. I called Russell to see if he was going to come and do the spin class also. He declined saying something of his ( pussy) was hurting. He is still sick from the trip to Bumfuck town to work for the man. I agree with Cooop that eating that raw fish and then in Russell's case mixing it with some work has his body all messed up. After a few weeks of work I think the rejection of the work should settle in and his body should be back to it's sick old self.

At the class I had Nate just spin on the bike to loosen his leg up. He has a good size bruise on his thigh and the knee has a bruise on the side also. He must have felt ok as he played football at school. He still is a little stiff and moving slower then usual but looks way better today then last night. He said he will be ready for the races this weekend and looking for a couple of age class wins. Boy what a time for a crash, nothing like a kick in the junk and then having to ride and race the next couple of days. For a 11 year old kid he sure is as tough as nails and he just sucks it up and goes on. A couple of racers we all know ( Wheezer) would be crying and taking time off. I know Nate will be just fine at the races this weekend and pushing it to the finish and never giving up. What a good kid.

We are racing both Sat and San at the bmx track so if bored come and watch. Sat racing is at about 4pm and Sun it is at about 12:30. The registration is 2 hours before with gate practice and racing after.

Maddie had a good spin class tonight also. She has been working on her form and kept her knees in and the heels down. That is something we have been focusing on in the workouts in the basement each day. She is looking better each week. She is also looking better at the bmx track each week also. She can't wait to get there and ride. Now I have to get her to try a race, but I'm not pushing her to that yet. I will just let her tell me when she is ready and I hope to get her top try on at least once before e the end of the year. I will take her bike to the races tomorrow as Cece is coming to watch and have Maddie take a few laps for Cece to see her ride. Time to go and watch the rest of the Olympics and go to bed. Later..

The Barn

Had a blast at at the bmx track tonight. Nate took a digger and hurt the leg but said he will be ready for the weekend of racing. The entire gang was out there and it looked like everyone was having a blast. I talked to Jake and it looks like there will be a ptractice next week. If the weather stays like it is we can talk him into maybe 2 more. Will get more up later as I have to make something to eat. I will post on the site after the races on Sunday if there will be a practice as Jake will let us know then. So check back then. Later...

2.22

Today my parents came to town for some doctor appt's. and a meeting for security at Summerfest. My Dad has trained the security people for Summerdest for the last 15 years. They are also workers there at the ampitheater as head security for the main groups that perform there. They like doing it so that is cool. They are like 63 and still doing that to make the extra money to use to take trips during the winters.

So are you all ready to go to the BMX track tomorrow? We are going to load the bikes and head there at 4pm. Russell started his job with Sun Ringle and is in Indiana and is going to try to get back to my house and make it to the track. I have his bike and gear ready to go and will wait to the last minute and head there. I will bring a extra helmet and will have Russell's bike so if any of you other guys want to try it come on out. If Russell can't make it one of you can us his bike. His bike has spd pedals on it so bring shoes or bring your own pedals and shoes. So caome on down and give it a shot around the track. Practice is from 5-7.

Took the truck in to the shop and got the new mirror put on it. It cost $290.00 because it is a power and heated mirror. What Bubba move that was Sunday. Well at least I didn't damage the garage or more of the truck as that would have been the real bomb. It still pissed me off that I had to waste the money on a bone head move that broke the mirror. I think that if the temp wasn't -10 that the plastic would not have broken. Well moved on and now time to watch myself better when pulling in and out of the garage. Later..

Bubba Beating Wheezer

This what Bubba looked looked before he shaved his body. Here Bubba is taking a few shots at Wheezer just to warm up before the WORS season starts. Now Bubba you must treat everyone kindly at the races. So get your shots in before the race season starts.

Russell's Supermate of the week

Now that Russell took another 3rd place at the bmx track he has 2 trophy's the ladies are after him. Just like Randy getting another plate at the all u can eat. So here is a fine lady for you Russell. Just think of the lady you might get if you won a race...

Racing in the Barn

I skipped the ride yesterday as it was icy and cold. I didn't want take a fall and hurt the ribs again before the races today. I did a roller workout and that is fine as when the temps are up I will enjoy the weather all the more. I'm a rider that doesn't mind doing a workout in the warm confinds of my basement. I did a mountain bike video workout. I like the videos as it is a easy way to keep your mind on the training and the time goes by quick. After the workout I lifted weights and then did some of the chores I had to get done. Then it was a easy relaxing night watching the Olympics as Cece and her mother played more monopoly with the kids. Then it was to bed early to get a good night of rest before the races.


Today Russell, The Boy and myself loaded the truck and then hit the Barn for some BMX racing. It was a low turnout at the track as I think the parents didn't want to drive their rug rats to the races and miss the Daytona 500. That was nice as there wasn't kids and parents running all over the place. The boy had a good day and took a 2nd in age and a 4th in cruiser. He had to qualify in both and rode well to get to the mains. In age he just missed by about 2 inches for the win. In cruiser he always has to race experts and made the main and rode a smart race. Russell had a total pointer and took a 3rd place. Russell had to race some really good racers and held his ground and was only a few feet off from the winner. I took a second place in my cruiser today also. I had to qualify also and made it to the main in the first moto. In the final I got a good gate and got right on Bryan's wheel and took a ride to the second place finish. It was a fun day at the barn as we all had good races. Kenny D. came with the kids and watched us race today so maybe another WORS racer may try it. Who knows maybe another new BMX racer to be.

Now Russell and I are watching the rest of the Daytona 500 as Cece is making us a nice chicken fajita dinner. After dinner it will be more couch time and watching the Olympics. Tomorrow I have to go the Ford dealer and order a new driver mirror housing as I broke it pulling the truck into the garage. Boy what a Bubba move pulling that thing in the garage. Oh well just have to figure it out and try to put it on myself or maybe pay for them to do it. Later..

What to do?

I'm sitting here looking at the temp out side and thinking no I'm not going to ride outside today. I went outside and tossed some salt down on the front walk as the water that melted off the roof and went down the gutter froze on the walk. The ground was frozen and the water had to freeze right in front of the stairs. As I was tossing some salt down my face was freezing and the ears got cold. Yes I had gloves and a hat on. So if it doesn't get warmer I'm heading to the basement for a spin. I hope that the ones that do ride don't freeze and get hurt from the cold. Enjoy...

Got up and made some oatmeal butterscotch cookies this morning. I hope that I don't eat them all before lunch. I did eat about 4 raw cookies before they even hit the cookie sheet. I could have eaten more but had to keep turning my head to catch the most boring sport in the Olympics. Curling. WTF does anyone see in tossing a rock down a sheet of ice? I turned it off and watched the hockey.

Cece had to take Maddie and Isabella to a karate class this morning so they are still gone. Nate is sleeping in to get his rest as he and I are racing tomorrow at the BMX track. Like I said come and race or come and watch as the weather is cold and nasty out. You can always catch a ride when it warms up in the afternoon. The gate practice starts at 10 and racing starts at about 1pm. Well time to go lift weights and see what the temp is in a hour and maybe hit the ride. Although right now I'm looking at riding the rollers and stay warm. Later..

Oh Yea

I have to say that if you can't handle the heat get the fuck out of the pan. I live next to the biggest loser ( 2nd to only to wheezer). This guy is a real piece of shit. He is a fat ass that doesn't do a thing around his house or yard. He mows his lawn after it is tall and leaves the grass clumps lay there and rot. He never rakes his leaves or picks up the papers that are tossed in the front or on your porch. The best is that he shovels or snow blows the snow after it is hard and late making the job harder. Well last night I got the job done and the asshole blows all his snow over on the area I shoveled. So the nice guy that I am I tossed all the snow on his side walk and in front of his garage so he would get the hint. I went to the basement with the kids and did a roller work out. The kids finished and I did a longer workout. Nate comes to the basement and says Dad there is a Policeman at the door. My neighbor called the police because I tossed the snow back by his garage. I tell the nice Policeman the story and the other things ( I'll get back to that in a minute). He laughs and leaves to go talk to piece of shit. End of story as I don't talk to the guy anyhow.

Well the other shit he does is a gas. One night Coop and I are walking my bike and gear to the door after a ride or something and we walk past the windows and he is laying the wood to something he picked up at the bar. He was going at it as Coop and are laughing so loud past the window and as Coop and myself are making remarks. This is a issue that Cece has told him to stop as we hear this and he hasn't stopped. Also some woman he brought home pulled down the shade with no top on and the tits hanging out. This happened as my mother in law is sitting at the table, she just gasped and told Cece who closed the blinds. He also brings these different girls over and does exercises on mat's in the back yard as the kids are playing in the yard. He doesn't wear a shirt and has a big gut and is out of shape, just something you have to see. Mind you the things he brings home are nothing you would let your dog look at. They are the ugly and fat girls all the beer in the world you wouldn't touch. So in short I have the neighbor from hell. The good thing is I don't have to see him in the winter and we are gone almost every night and weekend at races during the summer.

He also told me I wasted my money on my Harley Fat Boy because he bought a Jap bike for a lot less and it likes like a harley. Well it doesn't even look like a Harley or most important doesn't sound like one. He also told me why did you buy that big truck when you could buy a truck like mine? He owns a fucking Dodge Durango, they made that truck for women to drive. The guy is a real piece of shit. I have nothing to say to the guy and never will. I'll keep you posted on the life of living next the neighbor from hell.

I still don't know if I will ride tomorrow because as I don't want to fall and hurt my ribs on the frozen snow. But right now I'm leaning towards riding as Russell said he will be there so I know the ride will be slow and easy even if Randy won't be there. I will check the temps and see how cold it is and maybe hit the ride. Gotta go as Cece is ready to cut my hair. Later..

Called Off

The BMX practice was called off tonight because of the damn snow. Bryan Dickerson called me at 3pm and told me it was cancelled so I could call the rest of the guys that come from our group. It was the first time I can remember that they called it as in the past they always had practice even when it was snowing bad. I guess with the snow coming down and the rain mixed in they thought it would be best to keep us crazy idiot's off the road. Like I said before with a little snow the gate practice is nice because fewer people show up. I guess it was the best it was called as it would have taken forever to get there and back. Well we will have to wait and race on Sunday now. If you are bored come and watch the races and or maybe even give the racing a try. The weather is supposed to be cold and crappy so come on down. The sign up starts is 10 till noon and then racing about 1pm.

Well I had to work until 4:15 and drive in the mess all day. I got home and went out and shoveled that crap. It was heavy and let me tell you the ribs are still pounding from lifting that crap for a hour and a half. It has been 3 weeks since I broke 3 of my ribs and I felt better until I had to shovel. I think that the ribs should be fine after a few aspirin and the heating pad, and a couple of beers. I got it done and now the blowing snow is freezing on the top of the wet concrete. Great now I will have to salt the shit out of the sidewalks and all to get the thin layer of ice to melt so I don't fall on my ass. I would have had the Boy come out and help but it was heavy and I don't need him hurting himself lifting that crap so I did it by myself.

Well now that the spin class has been cancelled we will do a roller workout tomorrow and then finish the game of Monopoly that we started a few weeks ago. Then have to see the weather and try to make it to the ride on Sat. I will go but now that Randy won't be there I don't know who will go slow enough for me to not hurt myself or get to tired for the races on Sunday. Have to protect the ribs and all so I'll have to see how it looks outside and then decide. As of now I'm looking to be doing the ride though. Time to go and get dinner ready. Later..

Let it Snow

That is the way I like it for the Thursday practice at the barn. When there is a little or in this case a lot of snow to come, the practice is nice. There are fewer kids and people at the track. You get to keep going to the gates and there is not any age group break downs. You get like 2 plus hours of heart pounding practice. So I say let it snow and come out to practice as the crowds are always small.

There is no spin class for the youth team this Friday so we will have to have a training night at home on our own. We will have to do a roller workout and work on form with Maddie. I hope that she gets the pedal stroke down and keeps her heels down and knees in soon. Nate has good form so no worries there. We will do a video that covers all the aspects of form, speed and strength so that should cook them. I will try to make the ride on Sat that is being held at the Tosa trails. Have to see what the wife has me doing and where I have to where I have to run the kids first. Nothing else going down. Later. .

V-Day

Today was a dull day at work. Just picked up the soft serve samples for the lab. Got the kids and then hit the rollers with Nate and Maddie for a hill repeat workout. Cece just walked in the house and now it is time to take the family out for dinner. Later..

Russell's Supermate of the week

Well the fact that it is Valetines day tomorrow and Russell now says he has a job with the Gov't. I think he can keep this fine lady happy with a full plate.

Indy Update..

Well we got back from the trip to the track in Hobart Indiana. It was a fun weekend. We got there on Friday and were able to practice for about 3 hours. That allowed us to get used to the bumpy track and larger step ups and tables. After the practice we got to the hotel and checked in only to find out that the pool supposedly broke on Friday. Looking at the fact that some Middle eastern guy owned it I bet that the pool is not on because the hotel was only about 1/4 full on both Friday and Saturday. Well we told them if they would have told us we would have found another place to stay that had a pool. Brandon told them that they were going to have to take a discount off our stay if they wanted us to stay there. They took $20.00 off the bill. Done deal we stayed as we knew the we wouldn't have been there that much anyhow.

We got the the races on Saturday at 10 to register and then the day just got long from there on. They had old school BMX bike show and that made it a lot of people there that were walking in the way of the racers and the area to get to the moto line up. That didn't cause the biggest issue as it was the no BS no clip bike races. That had 28 people in it and had to run 3 motos each and the top 26 went into the semi finals and then the finals and that was all messed up. Brandon made it to the mains and then had the hole shot and he got taken out by a former pro and ended up 5th. He could have won the race. We got out of the races at about 6:30 and spent like 8 plus hours there just waiting around to race and all.

Well for the rest of the Saturday racing. It was the Race For Life race so it was a double point race. Nate only did age and cruiser. He took a 1st place in the age race and a second in cruiser. He had to ride hard from the start and hold off a rider that always tried to do a low high in turn 2 and run him over the berm. Nate just peddled and rode away from the guy and won the age and then took a 2nd in the cruiser. I had to ride a couple of moto's to make ot the main and then I took a 3rd place. I was happy as my goals are to make the main in each race and hope for the best from there. Brandon won his cruiser and Taylor took a 2nd in his age class.

Today was a better run day at the track and the results were good also. It was the Redline Cup qualifying race and a triple point day. This meant that there was extra racers there to try to get the points and qualify for the Redline race in the fall. Nate took a 5th in the open and then a 3rd in the cruiser. In his age he got a poor gate for the main and got into the first turn in 3rd and then made up one spot but couldn't get the final guy by the finish line. He just missed buy about 1/2 bike length. He ended up in 2nd place. Nate had a great weekend of racing and did awesome. I had a full gate for my age in cruiser and there was some big guns there from what I was told by the guys who were in the race. I had to race both of the moto's to make the main. I made the main and took a 5th. Again I had a goal of making the mains and did that both days. I woke up this morning and my ribs were really sore and I didn't feel all that great but as I warmed up I felt better raced ok. I was glad with the finish I got on both days.

Brandon had a good start again and in turn 2 another racer ran into him and both were taken down and Brandon got up and finished 4th. He was disappointed with that other racer but was ok. Taylor took another 2nd place today and had a chance for the win but the other racer ran Taylor over the berm in the final turn and he ended up in 3rd but second as it was a total pointer.

As for the weekend we were happy with the results and the racing each of us did over the weekend. I'm glad that we were able to make the trip and race there. I like racing at a different track every now and then and make a road trip out of it. The kids had a great time and enjoyed the racing and time together, Brandon and I had fun watching the kids and racing ourselves. It is nice to be home and relaxing as staying in a hotel is not fun. Now watching the Olympics and time to read the paper. Later..

Game On

I got a hold of Brandon and we are leaving today to go to Indiana. We will get there to hit the pratice that is on Fridays. Then it's racing on Sat and Sun. I hope that Nate is ready to hit it hard both days. I know he wants to race age, open and cruiser both days and that is tough. I think that he will do fine and all but I hope that he doesn't get to tired. I'm just racing cruiser and hope to make the mains.

Brandon I think is racing both age and cruiser and Taylor just races age. It should be fun as Brandon is bringing his inverter and the kids can play PS2 on the way there and back in the truck. Then we are staying at a place with a pool and a hot tub 2.5 miles from the track. The trip and racing should be a blast and can't wait to see the kids race.

Have get going and get Nate's wheel (I hope that they got it done) and do some work. I will update if a computer is at the Hotel. If not maybe Sunday night. Later..

Animals at the Barn...

Well we loaded up the truck and set it southwest the the barn. We got there and were able to get everything ready and the kids hit the track right away. As we got our stuff ready, then Ron, Ray, Randy, Rob, Sammy the Rocket, Cody and the rest of the gang got there. It is like the WORS season inside now with all the riders that are now trying BMX. Also fast girls Samantha, Skyler, Mad Dog, Maddie J., Magatron, Andrea were burning up the track tonight. It was one of the more fun nights we had at the track this season with all the guys there.

Nate again was jumping the step up and most of the double and just casing the rear wheel on the edge. He is close but the rear wheel is hitting hard and he is just messing the wheel up. Russell looked at when we got home and fine tuned it and it is ready for the weekend. Just need to pick up his rear race wheel he destroyed last week. Then it's off to Hobart Indiana for a weekend of racing. I tried calling Brandon but he was not home and left a message, I hope he calls and is still going with us. If not we will are still going and racing the 2 days ourselves

I was able to get the bike for Zoe and get it together over lunch and Danny brought it to the track with him. It was great that Danny brought it as I didn't have to try to squeeze it into the truck with the other 5 bikes. It was nice that Gage and now Zoe are riding along with the Goat. The Goat is getting faster and once he gets the gates and the gears down he will fun to run up and over in the corners. Just kidding but we will have to rub handle bars and wheels a few times. Well time to pack for the weekend and wash some clothes. Later..

Get a Life Loser

That's all I have to say as Nate and I sit here watching Big Fat Loser. These goofs are all lazy and fat then get on a show and win money. What a great country we have. Reward these fat ass people for losing some fat. I think it is funny as hell as they cry on how they love to eat and now losing this weight has made them better people. Well I guess if they continue to keep the weight off and make it a few extra breathes at the end of their life it was worth it. They have lost a ton of weight and got better eating habits. I just hope that I never get to the point that I need to be on a show like that. Make a show on how to rebuild the body that has been lost in a accident.

Not much going on right now. Have to get a few things done over lunch tomorrow. Jeremey called and needs a bike for his daughter Zoe to ride at the BMX track also. So have to get to Ben's and get one tomorrow and get it to the track when we go there. I will get it done. I have to go there and get Nates cruiser wheel also since he trashed it last week.

It should be a good day to come to the track as there will be a few new faces there. Randy is coming to try it for the first time so that should be fun. Danny is coming back after his niece knocked him over and he hurt his wrist. Zoe will be there for the first time with the Goat and Gage. Tosacrosser will have the Little Rocket, and the Mad Dog there. The fast girls Samantha and Skyler. Bubba's kids the Megatron and Andrea. Matt Gissable's fast little kid Cody. Russell the muscle and maybe even Ron and Ray will show up. Oh yea Nate, Maddie and myself will be there. So if you are interested come and join the gang. Practice is Thursdays 5pm - 7pm. Tony G. Try it you might like it. Well nothing else new have to get a few things ready for the weekend. Later..

Feb. 7

This morning we woke up and Jessica was sick so we had to get her to the baby sitters instead of dropping her off at school. You never know when the day starts if one of the kids is going to be sick. Maddie was feeling a little sick on Monday but she made it to school and all. Nate has not missed a day of school for being sick. He only missed for a couple of funerals and NORBA Nationals a year ago. He is never sick but the girls are sick a couple times a year. Oh well she is feeling better now and up to bothering us as always. I love the fun that comes with parenting.

I witnessed it today as Randy bought a cruiser today from Alan at Ben's. Alan does have a Specialized cruiser he wants to sell yet so if you are looking for one call him. I don't know the price or anything but if interested I will try to pin him done. Well back to Randy he got a Diamond Back and is going to come out on Thursday. Like I said come check it out and we can try to get a bike for you and you can pick up some mad skills for the race season. So check out the ABA racing license and come and practice. It is well worth the time and money.

The ribs are feeling better today and I took the wrap off as the back was getting sore from pulling the shoulder blades together. The side only hurts when I cough or sneeze so I try to avoid both as much as possible. The sneezes I avoid at all means possible as they send a sharp pain down the side. I cough only to clear the throat as it doesn't hurt as much. The pain that the deep breathes that I take I have gotten used to and like it in a sick way. The pain is different from the other pains that experience everyday with the leg and all so I take a deep breath and cause the pain because I like it. I'm sick I know it.

The ribs felt ok on the rollers tonight as Nate and I did a sprint workout. They only hurt right at the end of the workout so that is way better then last week. I'm hoping that they feel better each day and by the weekend they are almost pain free for the races at the Steel Wheels track. It is a Race for Life on Saturday and the Redline Cup Qualifier race on Sunday. We are going on Friday and spending the weekend with Brandon and Taylor. That should be fun as we are staying a hotel with a pool and whirl pool and the kids should have a blast. I think Nate can do well and has a chance to win age and place in the top of the open class. He won age last year there and can do it again in Intermediate class. In open it may be tougher and in cruiser he can also do well. Maybe Nate can place in all 3. I hope to make the mains and place that is the only goal for me.

Well time to go and get the new number plates on the bikes and get the kids ready for bed. Nate got number 17 for his cruiser and 39 for the 20 inch bike. And I got number 19 for the number on my cruiser. Later..

Russell's supermate's of the week.

I think with the time that he has on his hands that maybe he can handle 2 mates at a time for a while.

2.3.06

Well I watched the entire Superbowl game with Nate. The reason being was that he made a bet with my Mother for a $1.00 that the Seahawks would win. Not. Now he has to give Grandma a $1.00 then next time they visit. I think a 100 pennies will be in order. I hope that she doesn't put them in a sock and whack us in the head. I was hoping for the Steelers as Holgrem left the Packers a few years ago as he wanted a bigger piece of the pie. Glad that the Seahawks lost.

Well I went to the Orthopedic Dr. today and he said that there are several cracked and a broken rib. Big deal I can live with the pain and have to be careful not to crash was the advise that the Dr. gave me. Ya know for once I agreed and said that I will keep that in mind every time that I race. I told him that I will try not crash anymore as I will maybe get hurt. I will repeat for a while so I don't forget that advise. Wow that was a $300.00 visit that netted me some good info I never thought of. He said see you in a month and I said yea right if I don't crash and need to be here. Gone and will not be back if I have anything to do about it. Of course the bike may have the final say.

I bet that Jeremey was on the BMX bike today trying to fine tune the mad skills for the track on Thursday. Maybe Ron will be there to give him the finer pointers on riding. As he has helped me and can give more pointers then I can count. So if any of you other racers want to have some fun and learn some new skills come to the track and give it a try. Time to get Jessie ready for her gymnastic class. Later..

Another day at the barn

Today was another day of bmx racing. I had to pick up Nate from a friends house as he spent the night there. I figured he would be tired and he said no I'm not, he took a nap on the way out there. We got there and got things ready as usual and I go out for a few gates and the front of my bike feels funky. I'm thinking great I brought spare wheels for Nate not me. I go check it out I tightened the front wheels on his bikes and not mine. That should have told me the kind of day I would be having. I can't remember ever doing that on any of my bikes before the race. Oh well no damage done.

Well as the gate practice goes on I felt pretty good and thought I should make the mains. Well in the first moto some guy is next to me and in the wrong moto. Not a real problem I told him twice dude you are in the wrong moto but the trailer trash look I figured oh well. After the moto I told him and showed where he needed to be, he made it to the right moto next round. In the 2nd moto I tried to go low high and it always worked but after the crash a week and a half ago I just didn't make it stick and missed the main for the first time this year. I will make it work again and not be a chicken and make the rest of the mains.

Oh back to dumb dude. He didn't make it to the mains in the next moto but went up to the gates for the mains. The track officials asked what are you doing up here? He just gave the same look he gave me when I told him you are in the wrong moto. They told him to just ride after the gate drops and finish way off the back. The guy was riding a mtn bike and fell 3 or 4 times today in the gate practices once out of the gates. Nothing wrong with the mtn bike, but this dude was a real piece there today.Glad to see him doing the races but just know what you are doing at the races.

Nate had another good day at the track. He made the mains in both age and open. In the open he took a 5th and in the age he took a 2nd again. In the first moto of age the same asshole that keeps running into him did it again but Nate got away and qualified 1st moto. In the final Nate had a great gate but the guy came low high and Nate stopped peddling for one second and the guy got him. Nate still raced a great race and is doing good. He was happy and he knows that he is just one move from winning every race.

In the other's that raced Little Sam won his age group by a mile. Maddie J. in her 1st day racing took 3rd. Skyler schooled the others again and took a 1st. Samantha had no girls racing cruiser so had to race the 21-34 age men. She made it to the mains and finished right on the back of the guys. A way cool finish to see as a 14 year old girl was hanging with the guys. Today again there was a lot of crashes in the mains and it made me glad to maybe not make it as I didn't feel like going down. But I hate not making the mains but not crashing on the ribs so soon is a good thing.

Jeremey came out to the barn and caught the action again today. The main reason he came is that he picked up his ride today. I think he didn't want his bike to sleep at my house for a couple of days. Unlike others I would not have violated his bike, but it has a spot already at home and needed to bond with it's new owner. It is a nice shiny black DK cruiser. Jeremey should do just fine on it as it is about 5 pounds lighter then the bike he rode last week. It was cool as he was also taking some video of the races and I hope t see them later.

Well the Super Bowl is going to start I guess I'll start to watch it but may look for something else as the game gets boring after a while. I checked and PBA bowling and figure skating is on ESPN. Maybe I'll check that out. Later..

Finding time

You know that work gets in the way of a lot things. Russell would know about that as he now has the time to do a lot of things and still not enough time to do them all. Trying to get from work and get the kids and then get ready to get to the spin class and get home eat and get them in bed. Way to much happening in a few hours but well worth it. Dropped the boys wheel off at the shop as when Russell looked at it after the night at the track he laughed and said that it needs some serious work and for once he was right. Nate destroyed the wheel and Alan is going to have to replace the spokes and nipples to make it right again. Oh well as long as Nate is using it to improve the skills at the track I will accept it. If it was just messing in the park with the friends I would make him pay for it. I will put the spares on and he may race cruiser this Sunday to get ready for the races in Indy next weekend. I will again as the ribs feel better each day.

We went to spin class in Racine and Gordy puts a great class together for the Hayes Youth kids who show up. I wish more kids would come there but as it is it does allow bikes for Russell, Alan and myself to ride along with the class. Nate and Maddie both have a few things to work on and on the spin bike it shows. Nate likes to spin fast and needs to put more pressure on the fly wheel to get the power higher. Maddie needs to work on her legs and knees staying straight. Both need to drop the heels and pull up with their hamstring. It will work out by the end of the spin classes and they will be fine again this summer. The class was fun and worked on the sprint and endurance last night. The ribs were pounding on the sprints and had to skip the standing ones as that just wasn't going to happen. Well worth the trip.

Jerry stopped by and dropped off the Fox fork I'm going to put on the Single speed for the race season this summer. Thanks for the selling me the fork Jerry as I will put it to good use in the races. I need a little break from the full rigid with my back and leg so this fork should do the trick. Being that the fork has the float system and will be more rigid and take the bumps away will be great. I may even race a few of the 6 hour races on single this summer if the bike feels good. Up for a few 12 hour duo races again this year again Jerry? I'm going to race single speed class this year in WORS and see how that goes. It should be a lot of fun as I used to race the Wed night time trials on the single speed a couple of years ago. Going to get to work on the single to get it ready for some training rides . It's ready now but new cranks and some new wheeels for the race season are in order to make it real race ready. It could go as is but you know you need to pimp it a little.

Didn't do the ride this morning as I didn't want to be riding with the sore ribs in the cold weather. Plus I'm racing tomorrow and don't want to be to sore for that. Going to the shop to get Nate a new pair of Mtn bike shoes as his are really beat up after the WORS and bmx season. Plus I think Maddie may need a pair also as she is out growing hers. Good thing Vince has all those Lake shoes and they are cheap. Well time to get some things done and a ride on the rollers and then off to the shop. Laterr..

Little Guy?

Not to be out done by Jim. My dog will eat your rodent.

Fun for all

We hit the BMX track and the Goat and Gage showed up today. I was able to get Gage's bike today and he was having fun riding it. Nate was trying to help in between some of his gates. The bike that Goat is buying didn't make it as Todd who was going to bring it was real sick and didn't make it there. I will get it Sunday for him and If the Goat has nothing to do maybe he will show and google it himself. If not it will sleep in my basement for a few days. We had a spare cruiser and Bubba brought it and the Goat was tearing it up on that bike. He will be getting faster and better each week and I can't wait to see him after a few weeks. He wil be flying.

Bubba signed up Andrea tonight and now the Megatron his the little sis riding to. The Megatron is looking real good and loves riding Nates 20 expert so that be it and we will bring it each week for her to ride. Maddie is now in the gates and balancing and needs no help anymore. She is looking better each week and having fun with all the kids that are riding now. Little Sam had a rough night but was looking fast as ever. Maddie J is looking better as she just needs to turn on the aggressiveness a little more and that will help her. Samantha and Skyler are riding faster each week and I think could win every race if they raced each week.

Russell was a little tired from sleeping in everyday and trying to get the extra miles in on his legs. He was sharp for a few gates and then shut her down. My ribs felt OK but I only hit the gates hard about every 4 or 5times. I was just testing the pain level as I'm planning on racing this Sunday but I didn't want to hurt anything to much. Will have to wait and see.

Nate was jumping the step up and the double pretty good each time today. He cased it a few times now I have to take the rear wheel in as it was whacked up. But hey he is hitting it real good. Next is time to work on the manual and he has it all down. He is looking real good and should do well this week end again. Later..

I feel the pain

This is about the same view I had of the dirt at the BMX track last week. I still feel the pain when I make fast movements and cough. But as I have been putting the time in on the rollers I have felt ok. I have not tried to lift weights yet but maybe after this weekend I will see how things feel and start lifting again. No big hurry right now. I have to say I will never ride without a chest protector or a full face helmet. It may have saved more broken bones or a few teeth. Buy them if you don't have them already.

Nothing new except that the way Maddie was acting the last few days I told her she doesn't have to ride anymore and I will get someone to buy her bikes. Then she has to sign up for a sport in each of the seasons at school. She got down in the basement and trained with us . She has some real issues and I have not figured out what to do with her yet. It is like a 10 year old going on a 6 year old mind set some times. I just don't know. Nate I can't hold back and well Jessie is just a smart little shit.

Can't wait to go to the track tomorrow and see the Goat and Gage try the BMX bikes. Also see the rest and test my ribs. Time to go and eat. Later..

Bones in pieces

I guess after the Dr looked at the xrays over the weekend he said that I have several displaced and fractured ribs. Well shit that is why taking a deep breath hurts a little for the past couple of days. Well he wants me to go see a Ortho specialist on Monday. I made the appt. But told him to look at the pictures and if they are going to say just wrap it, they won't be getting my money. Plus all I'm going to do is wrap my ribs and ride and race the bike no matter what he says. I told my Dr that all I may need is more pain meds. I may call him for a refill but I'm going to keep on riding and racing as the pain is kind of a cool feeling after awhile. Screw it if you can't take a little pain take up knitting or some other shit. Ride on brother.

Got a few bikes out of the way for the Goat and Gage so now they are getting ready to rock the barn with us. As for the rest of you with some time on your hands as it will get bad outside again come and check out the BMX racing. Nate can't wait to help Gage at the track and see how he does. Maddie should be ready to go this week also. Got to go and get some things done. Later..

Russell's Supermate of the week.

I think this is one of the fine girls that live in Tosa. But what do you want with those girls from Tosa. I think the water there has a nasty effect on the people there.

Monday

Well nothing new today. I knew that after I raced yesterday that I would pay the price today. I'm sore but felt better as the day went along. I was able to ride the rollers tonight for a workout and felt fine. Going to try to ride Thursday at the gate practice also. The lungs are feeling better but the ribs hurt here and there. I will try to ride a few gates on Thursday as it only cost a dollar to ride.

Got bikes lined up for the Goat and Gage today so we will be seeing hopefully we will see them at the BMX track on Thursday. Tonight Maddie practiced balancing on the board in the basement and has it down now. She will be on her own in the gates at the practices for now on. Nate worked with her and had her doing it in 5 minutes. On Thursday Nate said he will work with Gage and that should be fun. Nate is looking forward to riding with Gage and helping him. So after a few times with Nate I hope that Gage will catch on real quick and enjoy the time at the track. I think the Goat will be just fine and rocking in no time.

Thanks again to Ron and Russell for the help at the track yesterday. Looking forward to the practice Thursday and seeing the others at the track. My parents just got in and are staying for the night as they are going to the grandparents breakfast with the kids at school tomorrow so have to get going. Later..

Sunday racing

We loaded the truck again and picked up Russell at the park and ride and hit the bmx track. We meet Ron there also. I took the bike along to see how I would feel on it after few gate starts. It hurt but I couldn't sit and let a double point day go past. I felt ok and took a extra pain pill and hit the races. I made the main but in the final gate I pulled hard but it wasn't the best as I ended up 5th. That was good as I really shouldn't have even tried to race as the way I was feeling. But hey why not you only live once and I love to race. I know I'll be paying for it tomorrow.

Nate had some real good races and made the main in age and open. In open main he hit a spot where they dropped some sand and he hit the deck and took 7th. That was ok as he was the only inter to make the main and the rest are real fast experts. Maybe a top 4 finish if he didn't crash. In his age he took 2nd today and was just a fraction from a win. The same guy who always tries to crash him tried again in turn one and Nate just stopped peddling for one second and that was the difference. Nate will have to put this jerk down next week and just end it all. He raced a good couple of races this weekend and I'm super proud of him. I love watching him race and wouldn't trade for anything.

Ron came out again and he had a tough age group today and hit the birm and just missed the main today. As I told Nate after his not winning my placing 5th and Ron missing the main that shit happens. He still did great and brought home a 2 1/2 foot trophy. So he was a little happier after that. He really wanted to win. Ron thanks for all your help with Nate again today he really respects you and likes when you help him. He always talks about that on the way home. Thanks again. And Russell thanks for all your help again, it made it a lot easier for us today. You took a lot of pressure off of us for all the help you gave us. Thank you. Later..

Oh Yea!

We loaded up the truck and hit the BMX track this afternoon. Boy it was real hard not racing and watching. But it was a blast as Ron made it there again. So Nate and Ron were hitting the gate practices and looking good. While that was going on Goat, Goats little guy and Jerry came there to watch. I think that the Goat is going to be mixing it up there real soon like this Thursday. Gage is real interested so that would be real cool. The Goat is going to be buying a bike from one of the other guys that races there so we only have to get one for Gage. He got Gage a real cool full face helmet at the swap corner so now Gage is hooked and ready to try it. Thursday we are going to bring Nates 20 inch with flat pedals for Gage to try. If all is not fine with the body I will be letting the Goat use my bike and let him give it a rip on the track.

Now for the racing. Nate and Ron both made the mains in the open and age class. Nate took a 5th in the open and if he didn't let up he could of been in the top 3 I think. He just needs to keep pedaling and he has it. In his age final he won it again. Like I said now with the skills he has those others have to be worried as he is only getting faster. Thanks Ron for helping Nate and giving him a lot of the pointers that you do. It really helps and he is doing better after each time you help him. Now Ron was on fire today and was pulling some sweet moves in turn one and they paid off. In the open main Ron was sitting 3rd and the 2 in the lead had to take each other out. So Ron just rode his bike right over the others bikes and the guys in back had to clip out and Ron was gone for the win. It was a great move to watch. In the age main he took a 3rd place so that was a great finish also. It was a blast to watch and I wish that I was out there and mixing it up with the guys. That will just have to wait for awhile until I heal a little more. I think I will try the rollers tomorrow after the races.

Tomorrow is the double point race and I'm really bummed that I will not be able to race it but tha is how the ball bounces. Russell is going to come out there with us and Ron said that he is going to be there also. It should be a good day of racing so if you are bored come out and watch as we race at about 12:30.

The side and ribs feel a lot better today as I'm to take a full deep breath for the first time since Thursday when I crashed. It still hurts when I make fast movements and cough. I think the lung bruise is what hurts the most. The ribs don't hurt but the lungs are what are killinmg me. But they feel way better today. Later..

Stiff but better.

I got up this morning and I was a little stiff but not as bad as I was yesterday. Still a no go for the racing but I'm going to go to the shop to put the new freewhell on to be ready for anything. I'm a little crazy and may try to race tomorrow if the stiffness is less. Just have to see. going to try to ride a bit laterr to see how I feel. The drugs do make it easier to move so why not try it. Plus I sat with the heating pad that has a messaging unit in it for a hour and that really helped. Just have to see. Jerry is coming ou to watch the racing today also because his daughter spent the night and is meeting us there to pick her up. As I was not going to be able to ride it also allowed Jerry to ride today with the group ride. So it worked out as the kids got to play last night and today.

Russell stopped by and showed me how to post a few links so now as you can see I have a few up and will add more when I get a chance. So if you are not there just give me a little time as I 'm not real fast at that. Going to play later and make the blog a little different also so stay tuned. Time to get to the shop and get the wheel fixed and looked at. Going to have the wheel looked at to make sure that it wasn't the problem that messed up my shit. Later..

No News

I went to the Dr and had xrays taken. They didn't read them while I was there. But it looked like no broken ribs but maybe a few cracks or atleast really bad bruised ribs and lungs. The good is that I got some good pain pills. Vicodin and Valium. I took each right away and will make Russell drive the car to the meeting. I hope that they will make the breathing easier.

Going to take the kids to spin class and then hit the meeting. It should be fun that Cece is spending the night at a friends house and doing some shit with a couple of friends tomorrow. I just hope to be able to get out of the bed in the morning. Will have to see or I may have to call the Boy to pull me out. I may sleep in the chair to make it easier to get up. Have to see how the pain meds work. Have to get the kids ready. Later..

Pain

I'm in alot of that today, PAIN. I iced and showered last night got ready for bed and layed down and didn't move all night as the pain wouldn't let me. Surprised enough I got a good night sleep and all. Now this morning was a different story. I tried to roll over and get up out of bed. That was a no go for sure. I had to get Cece to come over and pull me up to get out. Once standing up it wasn't that bad as the moving caused the pain to kind off streach away alittle. In the shower I let the hot water run on the side and it felt a little better. Getting dressed really sucked and had to have Cece put my socks on. Got the coffee in me and it was off to the work meetting this morning. Sitting there made me alittle stiff again and had trouble at times breathing. Once I got out of the meeting I called the Doc and I have a appt today at 3pm to make sure nothing is really messed up. Crossing my fingers to only have bad bruises.

Stopped at the shop on the way past to the office and I picked up a White Industries 18 tooth free wheel. They had one on the shelf and all so now just have to put it on and hope it wasn't the hub that messed my shit up. Got anyone who wants to test the wheel for me? I'm ordering the 16, 17, and 19 for the single speed I think after this happened.

So after this I don't think racing this weekend is a go for me but I will take Nate as he is just flying and ready to go. It will be kind of weird sitting and watching and not racing but I will be back on the BMX bike as soon as the pain is a little less. I kind of move and take deep breaths every now and then to just feel the discomfort. I know I'm messed up but the pain is kind of cool every now and then. Well I'll let you know what the Doc says. Later..

Ouch!

I hit the dirt at the BMX track tonight. I mean I hit it Mother F'n hard. I had a good gate start and the cranks just spun and I went over the top. I hit the first bump with the right side and I hurt my ribs. My head hit and I seen stars and my left hand is a little swollen. I tried to go back out but the ribs hurt to much. I will ice them and will try to race this weekend. Ron said I may have broken the free wheel. Some of the pul's must be shot. I'm ordering a White Industries free wheel tomorrow and should be good to go next week with that. I will buy a new 18 to get by until then.

Nate is jumping the step up and almost the double. In a week or so he will have it down and the others will have a new force to deal with. Maddie was doing good this week as I didn't go up to help her at all. She still needs to learn to clip in faster so she can get better in the gates. Russell and the Magatron were looking better this week also. Sami and Maddies were doing good again also. Samantha and Little fast girl were doing good also. It was good to see Ron there as he was looking smoother then the weekend. Thanks for the help to all who helped me get up off the ground and load the truck. I will keep you all posted about how hard it will be to get up in the morning. Time to go get new ice. Later..

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..