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HTFU

Weekend Wrap Up

Saturday was dedicated to finish off the drainage/water run off that now came to a head since we built the dry creek bed.

Routed the drains into the dry creek bed, pretty smooth entrance.

The neighbors back drainspout connected to the 'main' drain. Large amounts of water flowed from this downspout causing the side of the drycreek to build up with water.

Our side downspout routed and connected to the main.

The neighbors front down spout routed and connected, a little lumpy, eh?

The final piece to the puzzle. System complete and now waiting for the rain to fall. Pictures of the how this works soon. Maybe?

My FIL brought out the tractor to do this project. Without it this could have been a two day project instead of 3-4hrs. So nice to have a 'heavy' to call when needed!

Sunday brought on a brrrrpppp session with the MTB couples...

The boss's rig and mine.

The Gnome, boss, and Aimes

DS in the position I saw the most of him today. Looking back for me.

The rollout to nowhere!

Wrapping up the brrrpp session. Oh yea, the Gnome decided to show his IQ in his new 'Old Skool' Oakley gloves.

Perfect trail conditions today. Tacky with just a couple of mud spots. Plus the temp was 60 degrees when we started.

The boss's best zoolander!

Oh My...

Steel Panther-Death To All But Metal - watch more funny videos

So Simple, It Could Be Considered Union Work

Step 1. Pull down on the nose pieces

Step 2. Raise the 'JawBone'

Step 3. Raise the other side 'Jawbone'

Step 4. Remove lense

Step 5. Remove other lense

Step 6. Change to your taste.

ooooohhhhhh mmmmmyyyyyy am I excited! The fit is incredible! Much different than the original Race Jackets that I have. Peripheral vision is increased over the original Race Jackets also. Another thing I found interesting was that after a tough CX session I didn't accumulate as much sweat on the lenses of the JawBone's as I do the Race Jackets. I'm not sure why that is but the variables were unchanged from the ride earlier this week when I wore the Race Jackets. Interesting though.

I did get a pair of show stoppers! But make sure you see me at the start when I have those on! (I will make sure they are clean before the presentation)

All I can say is BIG THANKS TO RV for the 'hook up'.

Also please light a candle in the memory of a collectable....

I have finally have killed the Tufo tubular clincher! I have a slow leak in the front but tonight's single track brrrpppp session was more than they could handle. For those who have watched the "Nine Ball Diaries" just remember when your railing singletrack like TJ he gets his shit for free!

Don't hit sharp edge rocks at 40psi. Bad things can happen. Especially when your CO2 fails. Yep I did something I constantly preach about due to the fact that I was CX practicing I couldn't carry my Large Frame Pump on the frame because of the constant mounts and dismount at speeds.

For those that need to know: 3 sets of O/U's. Then some singletrack brrrpppp practice!

Over, Under, Rest, Over, Under, Rest

One of the most evil workouts man has created, the over/under's. Then add to that the fact that I'm on the CX bike. Add to that a 25 curved gravel course of undulating pain. Adding more to the mix is the near collision with two separate deer on opposite ends of the trail makes this training day totally en fuego!

I thought I would share a 'secret' with you ladies and gentlemen to see what I might do or not do on a specific day during the week as I prepare for the CX season. It's all a conspiracy my elder from Bodunklivar!

The other 'secret' is that no one uses this trail/road/park/vacation spot except dumping excess trash. It is quite amazing the system that exists in and around this area that no one really explores. Everyone seems to be set on 'known' roads/park/vacation spots and don't broaden their horizons. Sad.

CX Christmas has started. mwi kits are in, they are sick! Say Hello to Johnny Cash! I'm the Man in Black.

What Day Is It?

Man O' Man has time flown. It's been a total blur the past week or so.

Getting you kids up to speed is my job...

The most memorable part of the last week was Saturday Nights Bachelor Party for our dearly departing formally known as G Love now to be known as the Garden Gnome or Gnome Love for short. Soon I will give you the reason why this change has occurred. If you should see him before I make the post ask him why?

Another item to occur during the NBP...

I purchased some good luck!

One of the best tattoo artist's in town actually came back after alittle hiatus in Rhode Island. I had been considering getting something done for a couple of weeks. When I found out that Andrew was back in town that weekend I made sure to get in and see him. Next up is getting the rest of the back lined up in October. Although talk was brought up about another idea.

CX Christmas is happening next week(expect a pictorial). Coincidence, NO not at all. Luck being fulfilled. I'm excited to see what the rest of season brings.

The boss and I found this out while shopping...

Thought a couple of people would enjoy this one!

BTW, training in the man cave is going just fine. Yes, secret training is developed and followed to ensure the CX season will be en fuego!

Next week starts the CX practice sesssions! I might have to take some shots for you peeps.