Wednesday, September 17, 2008

Schuler's new bike - thank you!



Schuler got a new mountain bike. I may appreciate this more than him. Now I don't have to worry about fixing the old GT Zaskar with the triple triangle anymore.

Cheers,
DJB

Tuesday, September 16, 2008

You Tube Findings

Man! YouTube can waste a lot of time.

I don't even recall why I went to the site in the first place. Found some good RHCP videos. I like band's commentary and what Flea and John say is interesting. The comments about The Clash and Van Halen are spot on. Who knows why we like certain things? Sometimes you just know when something is honest and has integrity behind it. John Frusciante plays the songs a little different than the album versions. Just goes to show how music, aka Rock n Roll, can be played different. It's not set in stone. Rather, it's how you feel about it.

The last 3 Chili Pepper's album have been on constant rotation on my i-pod. I keep going back to them and find stuff to listen too. I have a friend who says they are not like they used to be. That is true. They improved. THe early stuff was something different that was important but they've grown in a way to compliment each other. The Chili Peppers could not be anyone else but these four (even thought they've tried with Dave Navarro).






Sunday, September 14, 2008

Back from the South

Quick update! Returned from South Carolina and Pennsylvania via New Jersey mid-week last week. Not much to blab about I guess. Seemed like a lot of driving for 3 races but then again I'm so tired of driving around in the van that if I had to drive somewhere right now over 3 hours I might scream.

I spent all weekend excepting the fact that it was going to rain all weekend. I ended up doing some work in the shop and planning the upcoming work week. At this point we are looking toward next season and our plan of attack for the annual bike industry show in Las Vegas coming up next week. There's always fun involved with a lot of work too, especially the walking and standing under the fluorescent glow of a massive convention hall. Meet and greet baby!

I also have to get together some of the stuff we need to ship to Hawaii for Ironman Worlds this week. All my mechanic stuff and the whole Timex expo has to be shipped on a boat which takes awhile so we plan ahead. At last count I think we have at least 14 athletes qualify. I can't wait for Hawaii. Got some special plans this year while I'm there.

The other thing I've spent doing this rainy weekend (in addition to cleaning the bathroom in the apartment) is sitting in the coffee shop. I think I should go home now.

Cheers,
DJB