This, That and Everything Else

November has been good for riding so far but the snow will soon fly. I saw them taking out the shoring at Hoyt Park last week. A sure sign that the construction there is winding down. Prior to that, our entire Wisconsin congregation met out Lapham Peak's way. I took my bike and trail pass along but didn't get the chance to ride. The front tire was flat anyway. My second flat in one week. A bad valve. Not an uncommon ailment for the bontrager brand, though the tube lasted the season. I went to another trail work day this Saturday. It most likely was the last for this year.

Next year's WEMS and WORS schedules are out. So even though I competed in only three races and attended three more, what have I learned from this 2009 racing season? First that the buckwheat soba noodle is most excellent for a pasta boost the night before a race. I attribute it to producing my best race of the season where no hill was left unclimbed from the saddle. That ginseng is always good, but that rooibos tea has great benefits beyond what they claim.

Here is another picture from the Sheboygan Wigwam Ultimax. Team Alterra, known for putting training and race prep ahead of trail work, and a home grown business success story. And Rishi is another home grown company experting in tea. We really enjoyed this tea in the picture. It is amazing how Milwaukee produces such fine companies including restaurants, that strive for the highest standards. People here really take pride in their work and are committed to the region almost beyond reason. If not, with all our taxes and restrictions on business, Wisconsin would be Michigan.

Yes, I haven't written much in a while so maybe I'll have to cover all my blogs in this one post. And yes, Windows 7 wasn't much of an improvement.

In my pursuit of the life of reckless disregard I not only watch 'Poker After Dark' after work, but play online poker at the same time. Most sites have free tournaments to qualify for TV Poker shows going on now.

It looks like it will be a Charlie Brown Thanksgiving this year as our oven is not working and no respectable turkey would fit in the convection/microwave oven we have been using. But with the Macy's Parade, a dog show and plenty of football on TV, including the Packers, how could it not be a good day. How can anyone live in this great nation and not be thankful.

A movie is always an option. And I'm sure with the holiday opening of "Ninja Assassin" it is certain to become a holiday classic... or not.The time of year when we will find "It's a Wonderful Life" on TV multiple times a week if not every day. A true classic that was unappreciated in its time but has become a favorite around the world. And I heard they made a novella into a movie. I believe it is called "A Christmas Carol."

The 'Beer Man' is looking for a small pickup for $3K abouts. Almost anything that runs. Of course I am always looking for a job. A good firm with good people who can work rather than sit in meetings all day. An office where everyone spontaneously breaks out in song and dance every now and then. Top hats and canes required... tails optional.