I've been away for quite some time now...

Oh my goodness.  A few years have passed since I last posted.
I now wonder if I have anyone reading here anymore?
I've been using other social media outlets to keep in touch with family and friends.
If you'd like to catch me on facebook and know my name, friend me there.


Otherwise here's the recap of the past few years.
1. Working on projects around the north central states.
2. Many sailing trips in warm water areas and sailed across the Atlantic.
3. Stand up paddle boarding is my newest sport.
4. Planning to retire in 10 years.

I've been sailing and scuba diving.  'nuff said.

I keep moving so I won't rust

It was a long summer.
Autumn did not last long enough.
Winter's coming promise.

Ahhh, Summertime and the living is really good

Springtime is a good thing

My work schedule the past 3 months was 6.5 and 7 days a week on the project.
The contractors announced today they will go back to a 5 or 6 day work week in April.
That means I'll have my first Sunday off since New Years day.
Happy dance.

The winter I'm still wishing for

So far this winter has been much to mild for my Nordic blood.  I want snow and cold.
It has snowed a bit.  Spits and spurts but no significant accumulation.  I went for a bike ride on Christmas day.  it was 45 degrees!  Cross country skiing has been a challenge.  There was just enough snow to cover the ground on January 2nd.  My hope for more snow wains with every forecast.  I'm making the best of it and still holding some hope for a snowy February and March.

 Christmas day bike ride.

 Finally, some snow.

 Ski trails just OK.

 Looking for more snow.

Skiers.  Yes!

Wait, where did summer go?

Yikes, I've been working a bit. No complaints. I'm happy to be employed and like my job. Mostly.
I came down with a bad case of tendinitis in my knee so running stopped and only minimal biking was allowed.
So here's a quick photo essay of my summer 2011.

summer sunrise at the lake

deep in the cedar swamp. call Alice.

starting of a great bike day.

my new bike... no pedals.

getting stitches in my thigh.

Had some fun moto rides... RPM therapy.

hanging hot peppers.

can u canoe? Labor day weekend.

And here comes Autumn.

1,322 miles in 6 days

No, not swimming nor running but biking...
with a motor, a very big rumbley motor. Probably the most fun I've had between my legs.

I threw my leg over a Harley Davidson VROD in Denver, CO and went west and south and then north and back to Denver.

Harley VROD

Durango, CO

Strawberry Hot Springs, Steamboat, CO

Front row at Hot Tuna concert

Beating the media and avoiding a scandal

With the news that Weiner has stepped down. I thought it prudent to be forthright and avoid the scandal that could occur if the media got hold of this picture of my ju#k.

'nuff said

I think I see springtime

I work outdoors.
I like my job.

Breaking the Ice

A.K.A. Springtime.

Up here in da nort country, it's been a long winter but spring is beginning to look more likely.
The roads remain quite gritty from all the sanding that took place the past many months so my bike is still indoors on the trainer until after a few good rain storms wash away the accumulated filth.
Running outside and adding plyometrics outdoors has been good. Although, I'm getting many puzzled looks from passing drivers and church goers as I do forward hops and burpees along the sidewalk in front of St. Peters. I have my religion, they have thiers.

Early signs of spring...

Ice melt on the river.

The old outhouse no longer covered by snow.

The Bald eagles have returned to their nest.

Ducks, geese, and gulls where the lake ice has receded.

Get outside.

More pics from biking in Spain

Pictures say it best.


These bulls are perched on hilltops throughout the area


Happy to be in Spain


The house we stayed in


The pool and courtyard at La Nava


John Hirsch and John Hirsch




The start of the climb up to Pico de Veleta


La Nava from the olive grove






The climb to Zafarraya








The climb to El Torcal


Good local wine for dinner




Old almond plantation house


The Sanctuary




Parting shot. The end of the ride on the last day near Trabuco, Spain

If you'd like to do this training camp, go to www.stronglikebulltraining.com.
Maybe I'll see you there next year.