Ski Team 2017
Freeport, PA.
We MOVED...
6 years ago
Monday, September 11, 2017
Wednesday, September 7, 2016
NYC Calls
One morning as I lay in bed I thought to myself.....
Is it possible to circumnavigate the island of Manhattan? Is it really an island, What is the East River vs. the Harlem River and do they connect? Where did that plane land? Can you go around the Statue of Liberty?
If Kramer swam in the river can I too swim in it?
With a little courage and the right timing I proposed these questions to my partner in life. Diane has been there for me on all my adventures and can be relied on to bring perspective, balance and her sense of voyeurism. Soon the answer turned to NO! I'm out, have fun "Lucky".
Next I turned to Dave, who is previously mentioned in this blog. Dave response was, Are you nuts, I've got to see this. I'm in.
Bruce was not invited, But somehow he showed up from Savannah GA to assist.
This shot needs some explanation. Bruce was at the helm. Say no more.
Bruce, aka "Whiskey Throttle", contributes to lane confusion in the NYJ harbor.
Three RIT grads with 40 years of friendship can attest this is doable you can circumnavigate Manhattan, swim in the Hudson and enjoy the city from the marina.
Is it possible to circumnavigate the island of Manhattan? Is it really an island, What is the East River vs. the Harlem River and do they connect? Where did that plane land? Can you go around the Statue of Liberty?
If Kramer swam in the river can I too swim in it?
Bruce was not invited, But somehow he showed up from Savannah GA to assist.
Three RIT grads with 40 years of friendship can attest this is doable you can circumnavigate Manhattan, swim in the Hudson and enjoy the city from the marina.
Monday, July 11, 2016
THE END OR JUST THE BEGINING
THIRD DEGREE BLACK BELT
June 20, 2016
Tested for my Third Degree BB, demonstrating form, weapon, sparring and fitness.
Passed and Decided.
Thank you to Diane for her support and all of the great work by my instructors.
June 20, 2016
Tested for my Third Degree BB, demonstrating form, weapon, sparring and fitness.
Passed and Decided.
Thank you to Diane for her support and all of the great work by my instructors.
Friday, June 17, 2016
Americas Cup Chicago, Defenders Series June 2016
Wednesday, December 2, 2015
A very rare picture indeed with great company that can bear witness to a little November magic.
PA State Championships 2015 with a podium finish 3rd place for yours truly.
Here is a photo of us fellow racers goofing off before our photo op.
At this stage it doesn't matter how the podium comes I will take it. Hard work, perseverance and a little good luck pays off with good times with some good friends.
It is fun to be surrounded with a great team.
And of course this is why we do it.
PA State Championships 2015 with a podium finish 3rd place for yours truly.
Here is a photo of us fellow racers goofing off before our photo op.
At this stage it doesn't matter how the podium comes I will take it. Hard work, perseverance and a little good luck pays off with good times with some good friends.
Thursday, October 1, 2015
What's new with today's Political Scene
Today's Politics are contentious at best and certainly not civil, nor polite. However we just may be spoiled as our founding fathers were even more so belligerent in their politics and yet they had the same goals and objectives. Imagine these founders forged a Bill of Right's, Constitution and acts of war.
Yet these brilliant freedom seekers could not deal with slavery, solved disputes with a slap and pistol duels. The Federalist Papers and oft penned publications by Ben Franklin were circulated to subversively deal issues of the day. Does these publications compare with the media outlets we have today leaning in every other direction?
Polite, Civil, Tolerant, Correct; Not then and not now.
Yet these brilliant freedom seekers could not deal with slavery, solved disputes with a slap and pistol duels. The Federalist Papers and oft penned publications by Ben Franklin were circulated to subversively deal issues of the day. Does these publications compare with the media outlets we have today leaning in every other direction?
Polite, Civil, Tolerant, Correct; Not then and not now.
Sunday, May 31, 2015
Cupcakes & Frosting
Renfrew Hill always provides a challenge, a sharp left into an acute angle with an up hill that is an off camber. This is all designed by some manic engineer/farmer last century to prevent draft teams from a quick ascent back to the barn. For a biker a quick entry into the corner means a brush with the scree in the intersection and possibly leaving some skin as a reminder to slow down.
I first hand witnessed this several times, Sharon was in the Renfrew race two years ago and I found myself picking her up, brushing her off and getting her back on her way up the hill. I watched her check her ego and mount a charge trying to catch on to the leaders that were just a bit more fortunate than herself. Better luck next time around.
For two years I was assigned to race marshal this corner keeping Racers, Harley's and Sunday church goers from abusing each other at this corner. I witnessed many racers attempt the perfect line. Now that I have this knowledge I can put it all together for a best effort. Note that most riders avoid this intersection, whole rides are planned to stay away. The KOM is vaguely marked, two false peaks present themselves. She really awaits at the uppermost top teasing you to let up with the top just around the corner. Don't get cut at the sawmill stay focused and don't cheat the line.
My personal best was posted last year, this is significant as 2014 was a recovery year and I have much to prove. Last year in recovery mode I was able to beat a previous PR. Today marks the end of two years of treatments and I can go get me some. My 2014 PR is ONE second off some of my teammates best effort, I now need to up the stakes. Today was 33 seconds back, so you say what is the big deal?
If Renfrew is a cupcake of a hill, and I hit her at mile 35 into the ride, the Watter Station climb is the frosting. I hit School bus Hill at mile 45 and PR'd that little gem.
I first hand witnessed this several times, Sharon was in the Renfrew race two years ago and I found myself picking her up, brushing her off and getting her back on her way up the hill. I watched her check her ego and mount a charge trying to catch on to the leaders that were just a bit more fortunate than herself. Better luck next time around.
For two years I was assigned to race marshal this corner keeping Racers, Harley's and Sunday church goers from abusing each other at this corner. I witnessed many racers attempt the perfect line. Now that I have this knowledge I can put it all together for a best effort. Note that most riders avoid this intersection, whole rides are planned to stay away. The KOM is vaguely marked, two false peaks present themselves. She really awaits at the uppermost top teasing you to let up with the top just around the corner. Don't get cut at the sawmill stay focused and don't cheat the line.
My personal best was posted last year, this is significant as 2014 was a recovery year and I have much to prove. Last year in recovery mode I was able to beat a previous PR. Today marks the end of two years of treatments and I can go get me some. My 2014 PR is ONE second off some of my teammates best effort, I now need to up the stakes. Today was 33 seconds back, so you say what is the big deal?
If Renfrew is a cupcake of a hill, and I hit her at mile 35 into the ride, the Watter Station climb is the frosting. I hit School bus Hill at mile 45 and PR'd that little gem.
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