First Bike ride of the year!

03.30.05 (7:22 pm)

OK, OK I know I'm a wimp but it was finally above 60 degrees yesterday and I got out my great bike, my Trek 2200!! [image]trekguy_465713140.jpg[/image] I was able to get in a 20 mile road ride after work around a local lake which is pretty hilly route. It took just about an hour, but I did have one misfortune. I got a flat tire about half way around the lake at about 10 miles. Pissed me off! Luckly I carry a spare tube in a small pack under my saddle (note: it is NOT a seat, properly called a saddle). I fixed it and tried to reinflate the tire with my small hand pump. As I rode off I noticed it was not full enough. But one of my riding buddies lived not too far from where I was at. Pat gladly helped me out by pumping up my tire to its correct pressure and I finished my ride. It was wonderful to be back riding again after spin class all winter long!

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Sticking your foot in your mouth!

03.29.05 (2:30 pm)

Have you ever spoken and wished that you could immediately take the words back...or that you could crawl into a hole? Here are the Testimonials of a few people who did.... FIRST TESTIMONY *************** I walked into a hair salon with my husband and three kids in tow and asked loudly, "How much do you charge for a shampoo and a blow job?" I turned around and walked back out and never went back. My husband didn't say a word... he knew better. SECOND TESTIMONY **************** I was at the golf store comparing different kinds of golf balls. I was unhappy with the women's type I had been using. After browsing for several minutes, I was approached by one of the good-looking gentlemen who works at the store. He asked if he could help me. Without thinking, I looked at him and said, "I think I like playing with men's balls." THIRD TESTIMONY *************** My sister and I were at the mall and passed by a store that sold a variety of candy and nuts. As we were looking at the display case, the boy behind the counter asked if we needed any help I replied, "No, I'm just looking at your nuts." My sister started to laugh hysterically. The boy grinned, and I turned beet-red and walked away. To this day, my Sister has never let me forget. FOURTH TESTIMONY **************** While in line at the bank, a toddler decided to release some pent-up energy and ran amok. I was finally able to grab hold of her after receiving looks of disgust and annoyance from other patrons. I told her that if she did not start behaving she would be punished. To my horror, she looked me in the eye and said in a voice just as threatening, "If you don't let me go right now, I will tell Grandma that I saw you kissing Daddy's pee-pee last night!" The silence was deafening. Even the tellers stopped what they were doing. I mustered up the last of my dignity and walked out of the bank with my daughter in tow. The last thing I heard when the door closed behind me, were screams of laughter. FIFTH TESTIMONY *************** Have you ever asked your child a question too many times? My three-year-old son had a lot of problems with potty training and I was on him constantly. One day we stopped at Taco Bell for a quick lunch. It was very busy, with a full dining room. While enjoying my taco, I smelled something funny, so of course I checked my seven-month-old daughter, and she was clean. Then I realized that Danny had not asked to go potty in a while, so I asked him if he needed to go, and he said "No". I kept thinking, "Oh Lord, that child has had an accident, and I don't have any clothes with me." Then I said, "Danny, are you SURE you didn't have an accident?" "No," he replied. I just KNEW that he must have had an accident, because the smell was getting worse. Soooooo, I asked one more time, "Danny, did you have an accident?" This time he jumped up, yanked down his pants, bent over and spread his cheeks and yelled, "SEE MOM, IT'S JUST FARTS!!" While 30 people nearly choked to death on their tacos laughing, he calmly pulled up his pants and sat down. An old couple made me feel better by thanking me for the best laugh they'd ever had! LAST TESTIMONY ************** This had most of the state of Michigan laughing for 2 days and a very embarrassed female news anchor who will, in the future, likely think before she speaks. What happens when you predict snow but don't get any....a true story. We had a female news anchor who, the day after it was supposed to have snowed and didn't, turned to the weatherman and asked: So Bob, where's that 8 inches you promised me last night?" Not only did he have to leave the set, but half the crew did too they were laughing so hard! Now, didn't that feel good?

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New post

03.28.05 (2:20 pm)

I've just posted my latest round with my son on my other site, Living with a Bipolar Child. The link is in my left column.

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The "X" survey

03.28.05 (9:52 am)

From the pages of Supercarla, and JT, not in the mood to be original today. Put an 'X' next to what you have accomplished. (x) snuck out of the house (x) gotten lost in your city (x) seen a shooting star (x) been to any other countries besides the united states (x) had a serious surgery (x) gone out in public in your pajamas ( ) kissed a stranger (x) hugged a stranger (x) been in a fistfight ( ) been arrested (x) done drugs (well, just one, mary-jane, about 30 years ago) (x) had alcohol (x) laughed and had milk/coke come out of your nose (x) pushed all the buttons on an elevator (x) swore at your parents...and sibling(s)...and everybody else (x) been in love (x) been close to love (x) been to a casino ( ) been skydiving (x) broken a bone (x) been high (x) skinny-dipped (x) skipped school (x) flashed someone (x) saw a therapist (x) played spin the bottle (x) gotten stitches ( ) drank a whole gallon of milk in one hour (x) bitten someone ( ) been to Niagara Falls (x) gotten chicken pox (x) kissed a member of the opposite sex (x) kissed a member of the same sex ( ) crashed into a friend's car ( ) been to Japan (x) ridden in a taxi (x) been dumped (x) shoplifted (x) been fired ( ) had a crush on someone of the same sex (x) had feelings for someone who didn't have them back (x) stolen something from your job (x) gone on a blind date (x) lied to a friend (x) had a crush on a teacher ( ) celebrated mardi-gras in New Orleans (x) been to Europe (x) slept with a co-worker (x) been married (x) gotten divorced (x) had children (x) seen someone die (x) had a close friend die (x) been to Africa (x) Driven over 400 miles in one day (x) Been to Canada (x) Been to Mexico (x) Been on a plane (x) Seen the Rocky Horror Picture Show ( ) Thrown up in a bar ( ) Purposely set a part of yourself on fire (x) Eaten Sushi ( ) Been snowboarding (x) Met someone in person from the internet ( ) lost a child (x) gone to college (x) graduated college ( ) done hard drugs ( ) tried killing yourself (x) fired a gun ( ) purposely hurt yourself (x) taken painkillers (x) love someone or miss someone right now

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A LITTLE SOMETHING TO OFFEND EVERYONE!

03.23.05 (1:06 pm)

[b]What do you call two Mexicans playing basketball?[/b] Juan on Juan [b]What is a Yankee?[/b] The same as a quickie, but a guy can do it alone. [b]Why is divorce so expensive?[/b] Because it's worth it. [b]What do you see when the Pillsbury Dough Boy bends over?[/b] Doughnuts [b]Why is air a lot like sex?[/b] Because it's no big deal unless you're not getting any [b]What do you call a smart blonde?[/b] A golden retriever. [b]What do attorneys use for birth control?[/b] Their personalities. [b]What's the difference between a girlfriend and wife?[/b] 45 lbs [b]What's the difference between a boyfriend and husband?[/b] 45 minutes [b]What's the fastest way to a man's heart?[/b] Through his chest with a sharp knife. [b]Why do men want to marry virgins?[/b] They can't stand criticism. [b]Why is it so hard for women to find men that are sensitive, caring, and good-looking?[/b] Because those men already have boyfriends. [b]What's the difference between a new husband and a new dog?[/b] After a year, the dog is still excited to see you [b]What makes men chase women they have no intention of marrying?[/b] The same urge that makes dogs chase cars they have no intention of driving. [b]Why don't bunnies make noise when they have sex?[/b] Because they have cotton balls. [b]What's the difference between a porcupine and BMW?[/b] A porcupine has the pricks on the outside. [b]What did the blonde say when she found out she was pregnant?[/b] "Are you sure it's mine?" [b]Why does Mike Tyson cry during sex?[/b] Mace will do that to you. [b]Why did OJ Simpson want to move to West Virginia ?[/b] Everyone has the same DNA. [b]Why do men find it difficult to make eye contact?[/b] Breasts don't have eyes. [b]Did you hear about the dyslexic Rabbi?[/b] He walks around saying "Yo." [b]Why do drivers' education classes in Redneck schools use the car only on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays?[/b] Because on Tuesday and Thursday, the Sex Ed class uses it. [b]Where does an Irish family go on vacation?[/b] A different bar. [b]Did you hear about the Chinese couple that had a retarded baby?[/b] They named him "Sum! Ting Wong [b]What would you call it when an Italian has one arm shorter than the other?[/b] A speech impediment [b]What does it mean when the flag at the Post Office is flying at half-mast?[/b] They're hiring. [b]What's the difference between a southern zoo and a northern zoo?[/b] A southern zoo has a description of the animal on the front of the cage along with... "a recipe". [b]How do you get a sweet little 80-year-old lady to say the F word?[/b] Get another sweet little 80-year-old lady to yell *BINGO*! [b]What's the difference between a northern fairytale and a southern fairytale?[/b] A northern fairytale begins "Once upon a time..." A southern fairytale begins "Y'all ain't gonna believe this shit..."

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100 Things About Me!

03.23.05 (1:01 pm)

1. My user name comes from my hobby, cycling 2. It is the bike I love to ride, a Trek 2200 3. I’m 53 y.o. male 4. I’m Caucasian 5. I’m 5”10” tall 6. I have blond hair 7. I have blue eyes 8. I love my GF 9. My GF is 56 y.o. 10. I have 2 teenage kids 11. I’ve been divorced twice 12. I’ve owned a farm 13. I’ve raised goats, cows, pigs, etc. 14. I‘ve been a beekeeper 15. I served in the Peace Corps 16. I graduated college in 1974 17. I have a Chemistry Degree 18. I’ve NEVER had a job in chemistry 19. I taught Chemistry, and Physics in the Peace Corps 20. I used to be able to speak Swahili and German 21. I’ve done Triathlons 22. I’ve mountain biked in the Teton’s 23. I’ve run two Marathons 24. I’m not a fast runner 25. I’ve broken my left leg 26. I have two bridges in my mouth 27. I have a technical job 28. I love to learn most anything 29. I am on the Internet almost every day 30. I’m self taught on computers and HTML 31. I’d like to retire before I’m 65 32. I like almost every kind of music 33. I don’t like rap or hip-hop 34. I’d rather be warm than cold 35. I’d rather be thin than fat 36. I love to look at women 37. I love the shape of a woman’s body 38. I like most kinds of food 39. I like Korean, Thai, and other Asian foods best 40. I love to cook either for myself or others 41. I wear contacts 42. I have 2 brothers 43. I have no sisters 44. My father died when I was 23 45. My Mom live in a nursing home, and has dementia 46. I wear size 32 X 31 pants 47. I can’t spell well 48. I prefer Pepsi to Coke 49. I like fish over pork over beef 50. I like brussel sprouts and cauliflower 51. I love chocolate ice cream 52. I have more female friends than male 53. I’ve always wanted to fly a plane 54. I sleep on my stomach 55. I’m right handed 56. I like coffee over tea 57. I like white wine over reds 58. I was raised a catholic 59. I have not gone to church for 35 years 60. I went to a catholic grade school 61. I was in gymnastics in high school 62. I drive a Japanese car, Mitsubishi Galant 63. I have 2 cats I bought from the ASPCA 64. I like dogs, but would rather have cats 65. I used to own a Greyhound (dog, not bus) 66. I’ve been to Europe 67. I’ve been to Africa 68. I’ve been to Mexico 69. I’ve seen both Pacific and Atlantic oceans 70. I’ve seen all the Great Lakes 71. I love to sail a boat 72. I can sail a sailboard 73. I can cross-country ski 74. I like chili with beans 75. I wear mostly polo shirts and T-shirts on the weekend 76. I like to eat at Taco Bell for lunch 77. I like cargo pants 78. I don’t wear underwear very much 79. I like short-sleeved shirts 80. My favorite color is blue 81. I like to flirt with attractive women 82. I’ve always wanted to fly a plane 83. I’ve thought about sky-diving 84. I’ve vacationed in Hawaii 85. I’ve been to the top of the World Trade Center 86. I think people from the south talk funny 87. I would like to visit Asia someday 88. I need to make more money 89. I would like to be an “empty nester” 90. I’d like to vacation in the Caribbean 91. I clean house once a week 92. I hate cold water 93. I would like to have a hot tub at home 94. I have a queen size bed 95. I wake at 5:00 AM 96. I go to sleep at 9:30 PM 97. I workout at the gym 3 to 4 times a week 98. I ride from 2,000 to 5,000 miles a year on my bike 99. I've never visited Vermont 100. I made it through this list!

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Conservatives change of heart or mind?

03.23.05 (9:18 am)

Disclaimer: This posting in NOT an inditement of anyone's religion, nor is it meant to insult anyone! As we all know I’m a flaming /bleeding heart liberal and I heard something interesting in CNN's TV program Robin and Company (damn she is a cutie) this morning. Isn’t it interesting that the conservatives have changed their direction 180 degrees on the Terri Schiavo case? How you might ask? For one thing most Right Wing conservatives are strict constructionists when it comes to the constitution. Now they want us to believe there is a “right to life” provision in the Constitution, but low and behold, nowhere in the constitution do those words appear! Right Wing conservatives are for states rights, and for a weaker Federal Government. Yet what did they do in this case? The state courts of Florida ruled against them, and were upheld in courts of appeal. And ultimately the Supreme Court of the US refused to intervene, and apparently will not intervene either. Now the Federal courts were involved, at the behest of the right wing conservatives, the same ones screaming for State's rights! Again, it is scary to me to have the Right Wing conservatives and their bedrock conservative Christians forcing their view of morality, and beliefs on the rest of us because in their minds “God is on our side!” or some other religious justification. And where do the American people stand? According the latest Gallop poll 56% of Americans agree with the removal of the feeding tube, and only 31% disagree. *trekguy dons his flame-proof suit to protect against the potential backlash*

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I'm thinking about it!

03.23.05 (5:22 am)

Yes, I'm thinking about "restarting" my Tblog. IF I do I will not be posting as often as I once was posting. Things are getting better with my son, but I still have a lot to deal with every day.

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My heart is no longer in this!

03.15.05 (5:32 am)

Your words of support made me smile when I read them all this morning. However, even after sleeping on this I think that my time here is at an end. As many of you know I have a very challanging life. I need to put a tremendous amount of effort, emotion and resolve into dealing with day to day challanges at home. There are a number of my consistant readers whom I've made virtual friends with and I appreciate you and all the support you have give me, you know who you are so no need to name names here. I will keep in touch with you, and you already have had further contact from me. I also have a very supportive and close group of friends locally. My fantastic girlfriend "J", she is truly the love of my life.  I treasure her beyond all imagination and am completely devoted to her. My dearest friend also "J" who has just returned to work after nearly 6 months due to a complicated pregnancy.  She is indead my substitute adult daughter, I love her, as one would their own child. With this day to day support and my burden at home I can no longer justify my jottings here.  It has been fun, and I'm not running away from anything or anyone, or giving up on anything, I'm just taking care of what really needs to be taken care of at home, with the support I have day to day near me.

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So long!

03.14.05 (7:47 pm)

I can no longer post here on tblog. I have been accused of something I had no part in, and would never ever do. My integrity means very much to me and since there appears to be no way to clear myself I'm leaving. But once again I had nothing to do with the incident I'm accused of.  I made a promise and I know I've not violated that promise.

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