Its the Season

If clothes were bike parts...I would be rolling out a new Major Jake, however since they are not, I will be sportin' some new threads. X-mas was a little more chaotic but without the severe weather this year. A good few days with family, friends, more family and new beers. The little man reaped the benefits of his first xmas, he is burried under a pile of musical toys, blinking lights, stuffed animals and I'm shackled with the bill to Duracell and Energeizer for all the batteries. Finally got over my cough, my endurance is piss poor, stamina is in the crapper. Started back on the bike for a few minutes before the fuse blew in the basement compound and that needed to be sorted out so it prematurely ended the ride. Hope to be back on the saddle soon enough. Looking into the spring road events, MTB events and going to focus on cross in the fall. the only things that I'm lacking for these ambitious goals is fitness, a cross bike, dinero and time. Been following the americans in belgium right now, some good stuff, so many races in such short time is awsome, keeps the blood flowing. Hope to have some new picts up soon of the winter bike projects, makeing sure the gus and vuth keep busy helpin me get ready. Of course there will be no mentioning of how the bengals put a big damper on my xmas eve. Well since the holidays are over its time to detox and dry out for a few hours before the new year is flushed in. Off to eat some leftover pie.

Nats

This was the best photo that I took on saturday, I really suck at taking picts of objects that move so fast. Once i get photos from ESC, i'll post his, they are much better, a few shots with the caveman and J Pow. A great day of racing, beer and fun. It was great to see Page really attacking the entire race, his form seems to be coming back. Can't wait to see the results as the Twin towers and page are back in Belgium racing on saturday. Their form is on!

Getting ready for the holidays at the compound. Been a busy few days getting ready for the fam and friends. Was able to spare some time to watch the Bengals debacle on monday night football...totally saw that coming though! Started to clear out the crap that clutters the compound so I can once again dig out the bike, rollers and trainer and get ready for the january, now if only there were extra hours in the day and extra hours of sleep in the little elfs schedule...have a good holiday...

Basement Findings

After much sorting and digging around the compound. The glorious brewing equipment of yester-year was uncovered and cleaned, ready to be fired up and put back into full rotation. Once the holidays settle down, the flu subsides and training begins again, I'll need carbohydrate replenishments. For those that remember the thirsty years in newmarket and the brewing traditions established there, Fusion brewery will open back up in new location with first beers expected in early to mid february. The old brewery crew could be called back to duty Bread Ninja and Ryan among others for sampling and bottling purposes. There is only one roadblock and that is a 20 pound animal, a wolverine, with a voracious appetite for toys and attention leaving nothing but drool, diapers and tired arms from airplane rides in his wake. However i'm sure once he smells the sweet aroma of such hoppy creations, that will all change.

Also of note, this weekend, can the weather be any better for a trip to the CX nationals. I won't have to track down my winter boots for a change this year. Can't wait to see all the festivities this year!!! Ride on

Holiday Spirit

This was my weekend. After some crazy driving visiting family and coughing in new locations, the holiday decorating went into full swing. Made a mad dash for a decent tree, loaded her up onto the roof of old reliable and headed home. 3 totes of crap later, and what you see is what you get. The little man was just in awe as we brought the outdoors to him. The lower branches have already been coated in the layer slime. My x-mas list was left beneath next to the stocking. In no immediate order, Flyte SR-2, Titus Racer-X, C-dale Rush, ESC to finally ride those dust collectors he owns (congrats on the promo), new rear brakes for said reliable car. Sunday was rounded out with a few of Berkshires finests ales, more hours at work and a Bengals victory.
The doc on monday has given me two more weeks for lung recovery, she did mention that its sounds like i'm breathing through a snorkel, an improvement over last time. Jan 2nd, winter base miles begin for the spring, it has decided by coach Gus. Going to bring a whole new effort to wells ave and get ready for the Fat Tire Classic among other events that the warden may let me enter. Alright, since there isn't much bike stuff to discuss or anything else for that matter, I'll spare details. Congrats on those that rounded out the Verge series, till next saturday in Providence!!!

Holiday Flem and Cheer

This should become my weekly flem update. Yes, i'm still sick. However I have decided that this will not keep me away from my duties to watch football and consume large quantities of wings, beers and other fine foods. On Sunday, the football gods smiled and presented a perfect day for spending time with friends. First order of business was the get the holiday cards done. Luckily the little man is quite savy in front of the camera and Vuth had no trouble snapping off quality pict after quality pict. He did an amazing job and I must admit as an assistant, along with michelle, we got it done. The little man was nothing but smiles and laughs. Second order of business...football. Patriots looked a little shaky against the Detroit Lion juggernaut and super QB Jon Kitna. hahaha. Luckily beers kept me calm and the Gus provided color commentary and in general kept it tight. Foods were prepared with rapid haste and consumed twice as fast. Luckily ESC was there to help control the little man and also help consume all that was prepared (knowing that the Giants were about to loose-Those aren't interceptions Eli is throwing, those are cries for help). Third order of business on the day was to get the compound decorated and full of holiday cheer. It was pointed out to me that if the season ended today, the Patriots would have to take on the Mighty Bengals, it would be a tough game to watch, where do my allegiances lie......damn. I would discuss cross and my lack of form or season for that matter but since i'm still coughing, wheezing and considered by many of cambridges doctors one day away from a lung transplant it is too depressing. My next cross appearance will be as a spectator at the Nats. To all actually racing, good luck, kick some ass, leave nothing behind and you'll hear me cheering from the beer tent as I and the rest of the gang self-medicate and ring the cow bell.