The way a mountain bike should look.
Last night I bought this Samsung Fascinate smart phone. The first App I downloaded was Chuck Norris facts. I added the scriptures, General Conference addresses, movie soundboards and stock quotes. I was up until 1:30 AM learning how to use the phone. I'm blown away by how powerful it is. I can schedule appointments for my Bishop from my phone, which will make my calling much easier. I will miss my Jack Bauer phone, but I will get to see it often since my daughter has taken possession of it. The Fascinate will keep me busy for a long time.
Today is Truckers Day. I have kept my CDL as my Plan G. Everyone should have a backup plan. Or a backup to the backup. My dad's neighbor pushed Orem to outlaw engine brakes down University Parkway because he wanted to sleep with his window open without hearing the occasional engine brake. Engine brakes are used to preserve the air brakes, which fail once the air pressure is gone. But we should outlaw safety so you aren't occasionally inconvenienced. Everything we have was on a truck or train at one time. We would not have food, clothes, cars or houses if it weren't for trucking. Needless to say that neighbor was a complete scemo. I support truckers everyone. 10-4 good buddy. Over and out.
At first I wanted to collect the 25 best experiences of my life, but then I decided that I shouldn't limit the number since I hope to fill my life with great experiences, and I want to live a long time. Until I don't want to live, in which time I will want to die.
Randy Couture fought boxer James Toney in UFC 118 tonight. It was a classic match of two veterans who had to fight their fight to pull out a victory. Randy Couture knew he couldn't stand toe to toe with Toney, and we all knew Toney couldn't survive on the ground with Couture. The question then becomes who will be able to control the fight. Randy Couture was the best qualified fighter to take on a boxer with over 75 wins. Couture struck gold with his first takedown attempt, and spent the next few minutes setting up for the choke that ended the fight. Always the gentleman, Couture praised Toney for being the first boxer with the guts to step in to the Octagon. All this from a 47-year old. Go Captain America!
The next 60+ miles were tough as we had a headwind the whole way. That really took it's toll on me. The good news is my lower back never bugged me. Let's hear it for the Specialized Roubaix. I was hoping we would finish around five hours, but the wind made it just over seven hours. We have five pit stops along the way with food and water, but DeLana and Susan running support vehicles was a life saver.
Another picture from our hike.
This is a picture of my shoulder during surgery two years ago. It's not supposed to look like that. I dislocated my shoulder eight times before the surgery, but I was always able to put it back in within one minute. Today I dislocated my other shoulder during sparring, and it was out for about 35-40 minutes. We tried to put it back in, but I could tell it was much worse than the other eight times on the other shoulder. As I drove to see Master Pierce, my Karate instructor and chiropractor, my arm became paralyzed and I wasn't able to move my fingers. Then my other arm started to go numb. It's hard to drive a standard transmission car with half an arm. Master Pierce was able to put it back in place, and I immediately regained the use of my hand. I've been putting ice on it all afternoon. There really is no other pain like a dislocation. It's hard to explain if you haven't had the pleasure. Hopefully the damage is minimal. That makes 18 stitches, three broken toes and nine dislocated shoulders. Bring on the resurrection.
I took my oldest daughter and her friend to the Crossroads of the West gun show yesterday. I just passed my insurance exam so I figured I deserved to buy an inexpensive knife. I found an Anza knife for $40. The top knife is the one I bought yesterday. The bottom knife is one I bought over a year ago. These knives are made out of files and each is made by hand. You can see minor imperfections in the handle or grind, and it is just a cool knife. It's nice to get a customer knife without paying $300. You can learn more about Anza knives at www.anzaknives.com.
This is a new wood structure that Cougar built recently. Mike Both with a flawless execution.
The same wood structure from a different angle.
Our friend Noelle Pickus-Pace is competing in skeleton in the Olympics in Whistler, British Columbia. This is a picture of her during one of her runs tonight. After two runs she is ranked 5th, putting her .16 of a second behind a Bronze medal and .55 seconds behind a Gold medal. Tomorrow night will be the third and fourth runs, which should be televised live. She is going to tear it up. Below is a link to the standings after the first two runs: http://www.nbcolympics.com/skeleton/resultsandschedules/event=SNW001000/phase=SNW001102/index.html
I had my last energy drink on August 13, 2008. I believe it was a Monster Lo-Carb. I had to stop because I was drinking 1-2 a day. It was expensive, and that's a lot of poison. Today I tried a Bios Life Smart Energy that my neighbor gave me. I only drank half the can because Clint Hansen knocked it over with the basketball. It kind of tastes like a fruity Von Dutch, but without the aftertaste. I am not going back to energy drinks as a practice, and I am back off most soda and caffeine. I am master of my domain.
